stomach disorders
1stomach — /stum euhk/, n. 1. Anat., Zool. a. a saclike enlargement of the alimentary canal, as in humans and certain animals, forming an organ for storing, diluting, and digesting food. b. such an organ or an analogous portion of the alimentary canal when… …
2stomach — Ōpū. Also: ōpū ai ai, pu u ai ai; pu u (us of some fish). Stomach disorders: eha ka ōpū, hālapa ka ōpū, pualewa ka ōpū, nalulu ka ōpū, pu u makani, ōpū aki, ōpū huli, hoaka, lūmanawahua, manawahua. Lines on stomach of pregnant woman …
3stomach tooth — ☆ stomach tooth n. [so called because its appearance is sometimes accompanied by gastric disorders] either of the canine teeth in the lower jaw of an infant …
4stomach cancer — Malignant tumour of the stomach. The main risk factors include a diet high in salted, smoked, or pickled foods; Helicobacter pylori infection; tobacco and alcohol use; age (over age 60); and a family history of stomach cancer. Males develop… …
5National Eating Disorders Association — The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is an American non profit organization devoted to preventing eating disorders, providing treatment referrals, and increasing the education and understanding of eating disorders, weight, and body… …
6Glossary of medical terms related to communications disorders — This is a glossary of medical terms related to communications disorders such as blindness and deafness. NOTOC A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Acoustic neuroma tumor, usually benign, which may develop on the hearing and… …
7eating disorders — The two commonest types of eating disorder are anorexia nervosa and bulimia. These conditions are characterized by serious disturbances in eating habits and appetitive disorders. Anorexia involves an intense fear of becoming obese. Patients… …
8Stress-related disorders — Stress is a conscious or unconscious psychological feeling or physical situation which comes after as a result of physical or/and mental positive or negative pressure to overwhelm adaptive capacities.Stress is a psychological process initiated by …
9Gastroesophageal reflux disease — Acid reflux redirects here. Acid reflux may also refer to Laryngopharyngeal reflux. Gastroesophageal reflux disease Classification and external resources ICD 10 K21 ICD 9 …
10Pyloric stenosis — Classification and external resources Outline of stomach, showing its anatomical landmarks, including the pylorus. ICD 10 K …
