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| A surgically created opening between the colon and abdominal wall. |
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| The passage of a hard, dry stool. |
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| The process of excreting feces from the rectum through the anus; a bowel movement. |
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| The excessive loss of water from tissues. |
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| The frequent passage of liquid stools. |
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| The introduction of fluid into the rectum and lower colon. |
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| The prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the rectum. |
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| The inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus. |
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| The semi-solid mass of waste products in the colon that is expelled through the anus. |
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| The excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines. |
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| Gas or air passed through the anus. |
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| A surgically created opening between the ileum (small intestine) and the abdominal wall. |
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| A surgically created opening for the elimination of body wastes. |
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| The alternating contraction and relaxation of intestinal muscles. |
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| An opening that can be seen through the abdominal wall. |
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| A cone-shaped, solid drug that is inserted into a body opening; it melts at body temperature. |
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