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An unnatural crack or tear in the anus. |
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The external opening of the rectum. |
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Alkaline substances are bases. They have pH values above 7. |
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A drug that kills or slows the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics have no effect against viruses, fungi, or parasites. |
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Microscopic, unicellular organisms. |
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A type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD occurs when the immune system contributes to damage of the gastrointestinal tract by causing inflammation. The main gastrointestinal symptoms are abdominal pain and diarrhea. |
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Pertaining to the gut, the system of organs that takes in food, digests it to extract energy and nutrients, and expels the remaining waste. |
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Bulged and often inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that can be itchy and painful. |
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Arising spontaneously or from an obscure or unknown cause. |
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A functional bowel disorder characterized by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits. Routine clinical testing does not show any abnormalities. It makes up 20-50% of visits to gastroenterologists. |
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Cessation of menstrual cycles in women of advancing age. |
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The surface region between the pubic bone and the tail bone. |
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Hormone involved in the female menstrual cycle and pregnancy. |
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Itching. (also known as pruritus ani; also spelled pruritis) |
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The final straight portion of the large intestine terminating in the anus. |
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Medication that is applied to body surfaces. |
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The tubular tract leading from the uterus to the exterior of the female body. The term is often used to refer to the female genitals generally. |
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Pertaining to the vagina. |
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A form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) associated with ulcers or open sores in the colon. The main symptom of active disease is diarrhea mixed with blood. |
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A group of single-celled fungi commonly present on normal human skin, especially in moist areas such as the mouth and vagina. Yeast can produce disease. For example, the yeast Candida causes diaper rash in infants and vaginal yeast infections in women. |
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