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Megacolon — Classification and external resources ICD 10 K59.3 ICD 9 564.7 … Wikipedia
megacolon — ▪ pathology massive enlargement and dilation of the large intestine (colon). The two main types of the syndrome are congenital megacolon, or Hirschsprung disease, and acquired megacolon. In congenital megacolon, the lowermost portion of the … Universalium
megacolon — A condition of extreme dilation of the colon. SYN: giant colon. acquired m. m. occurring on the basis of an acquired disease; occurs in inflammatory bowel disease (toxic m.) and Chagas … Medical dictionary
megacolon — noun an abnormal enlargement of the colon; can be congenital (as in Hirschsprung s disease) or acquired (as when children refuse to defecate) • Hypernyms: ↑colon * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary mega + colon :… … Useful english dictionary
idiopathic megacolon — acquired m … Medical dictionary
digestive system disease — Introduction any of the diseases that affect the human digestive tract. Such disorders may affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), pancreas, liver, or biliary tract. A prevalent disorder of the digestive… … Universalium
pseudomegacolon — Enlargement of the distal colon with sluggish muscular function without the neurologic abnormalities of congenital megacolon (Hirschsprung disease). * * * pseu·do·mega·co·lon meg ə .kō lən n abnormal dilatation of the colon occurring in adults… … Medical dictionary
Hernia — Classification and external resources Frontal chest X ray showing a hernia of Morgagni ICD 10 K … Wikipedia
Traveler's diarrhea — Montezuma s revenge redirects here. For other uses, see Montezuma s revenge (disambiguation). Traveler s diarrhea Classification and external resources ICD 9 009.2 Traveler s diarrhea (TD), is the most common illness affecting travelers … Wikipedia
Whipple's disease — Classification and external resources Low magnification micrograph of Whipple s disease showing the characteristic foamy appearing infiltrate of the lamina propria. Duodenal biopsy. H& … Wikipedia
