Whipple Disease A rare, systemic disease. Primarily causes malabsorption (insufficient absorption of nutrients from the diet) but may affect any part of…
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Uterus (Womb) The small, hollow, pear-shaped organ in a woman’s pelvis. This is the organ in which a fetus develops. Also called…
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Ulcerative Colitis: Prevention
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Ulcerative Colitis: Prevention A disease that causes ulcers and irritation in the inner lining of the colon and rectum. Part of: Ulcerative…
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Ulcerative Colitis: Symptoms A disease that causes ulcers and irritation in the inner lining of the colon and rectum. Part of: Ulcerative…
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Short Bowel Syndrome (Short Gut Syndrome)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Short Bowel Syndrome (Short Gut Syndrome) Problems related to absorbing nutrients after removal of part of the small intestine. Symptoms include diarrhea,…
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Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): Treatments
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP): Treatments Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare blood disorder. In TTP, blood clots form in small blood…
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Pressure Ulcer Risk Spots Pressure ulcers are localized injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue. The most common sites are the skin…
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Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane) The outer membrane of a cell. About the Cell Membrane Every cell is contained within a membrane punctuated…