Lanreotide (Under the skin) lan-REE-oh-tide Treats acromegaly (a growth hormone disorder) and tumors in the stomach, bowels, or pancreas. Drug classes Endocrine-Metabolic…
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by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Lanreotide (Under the skin) lan-REE-oh-tide Treats acromegaly (a growth hormone disorder) and tumors in the stomach, bowels, or pancreas. Drug classes Endocrine-Metabolic…
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Wilson Disease An inherited disorder in which too much copper builds up in the liver and is slowly released into other parts…
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by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Upper Gastrointestinal Tract (Upper GI Tract) The upper part of the gastrointestinal tract that includes the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Related terms:…
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Lower Gastrointestinal Tract (Lower GI Tract)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Lower Gastrointestinal Tract (Lower GI Tract) The lower part of the gastrointestinal tract that includes the jejunum and ileum of the small…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Long-lasting disorders that cause irritation and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common disorders are ulcerative colitis…
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Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumor: Tests
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Gastrointestinal Carcinoid Tumor: Tests An indolent (slow-growing) cancer that forms in cells that make hormones in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract…
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