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Abdominoperineal resection
Surgical removal of the anus, rectum and sigmoid colon, resulting in the need for
a permanent colostomy.
Adenoma
Glandular lesion thought to be the precursor to colorectal cancer.
Adhesion
A band of scar tissue that con... |
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What is jaundice?
Jaundice is not an illness, but a medical condition in which too much
bilirubin – a compound produced by the breakdown of hemoglobin from red blood
cells – is circulating in the blood. This excess of
bilirubin causes the skin, eyes,... |
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What is liver failure?
Liver failure occurs when large parts of the liver become damaged beyond
repair and the liver is no longer able to function.
Liver failure is a life-threatening condition that demands urgent medical
care. Most often liver failure... |
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What are vitamins and minerals?
Vitamins and minerals are nutrients required in very small amounts
for essential body processes. These nutrients act with proteins, known as
enzymes, to regulate metabolic processes ranging from the breakdown of sugar and... |
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