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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) conducts and supports research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal medicine and related subspecialty fields, as ...
A fatlike substance in the body. The body makes and needs some cholesterol, which also comes from foods such as butter and egg yolks. Too much cholesterol may cause gallstones or a buildup of fat in the arteries that causes a disease called atherosclerosis that slows or stops blood flow.
Industry:Medical
The bacteria, yeasts, and fungi that normally grow in the intestines and colon.
Industry:Medical
A condition that occurs when a person swallows too much air, causing gas and frequent belching.
Industry:Medical
A buildup of galactose in the blood caused by the lack of one of the enzymes needed to break down galactose.
Industry:Medical
An infectious disease of the colon. Symptoms include bloody, mucus-filled diarrhea; abdominal pain; fever; and loss of fluids from the body.
Industry:Medical
Refers to conditions that happen suddenly and last a short time. Acute is the opposite of chronic, or long lasting.
Industry:Medical
