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Chyme
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Chyme A thick liquid made of partially digested food and stomach juices. This liquid is made in the stomach and moves into the small intestine for further digestion.
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Food
Any substance eaten to provide nutritional support for the body.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Intestine
The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
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Chymex
Chymex is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): bentiromide.
Chymodiactin
Chymodiactin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chymopapain.
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Cholecystokinin
A hormone released in the small intestine. Causes muscles in the gallbladder and the colon to tighten and relax.
Choledocholithiasis
Gallstones in the bile ducts.
Cholelithiasis
Gallstones in the gallbladder.
Cholestasis
Blocked bile ducts often caused by gallstones.
Chromosomes
Filaments of genetic material in every cell nucleus that are made up of genes and that transmit genetic information from one generation of cells to the next.
Chyme
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
Term used to classify the degree of precancerous change in cells of the cervix in a condition called cervical dysplasia.
Cineangiography
The procedure of taking moving pictures to show the passage of dye through blood vessels.
Circulatory system
Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels, and the circulation of blood.
Cirrhosis
A chronic liver condition caused by scar tissue and cell damage. Cirrhosis makes it hard for the liver to remove poisons (toxins) like alcohol and drugs from the blood. These toxins build up in the blood and may affect brain function.
Claudication
Pain or fatigue in arms and legs due to poor supply of oxygen to the muscles.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Food
Any substance eaten to provide nutritional support for the body.
Stomach
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Intestine
The tube involved in digestion and extending from the stomach to the anus. Consists of the small intestine and the large intestine.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Chymex
Chymex is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): bentiromide.
Chymodiactin
Chymodiactin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): chymopapain.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Cholecystokinin
A hormone released in the small intestine. Causes muscles in the gallbladder and the colon to tighten and relax.
Choledocholithiasis
Gallstones in the bile ducts.
Cholelithiasis
Gallstones in the gallbladder.
Cholestasis
Blocked bile ducts often caused by gallstones.
Chromosomes
Filaments of genetic material in every cell nucleus that are made up of genes and that transmit genetic information from one generation of cells to the next.
Chyme
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
Term used to classify the degree of precancerous change in cells of the cervix in a condition called cervical dysplasia.
Cineangiography
The procedure of taking moving pictures to show the passage of dye through blood vessels.
Circulatory system
Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels, and the circulation of blood.
Cirrhosis
A chronic liver condition caused by scar tissue and cell damage. Cirrhosis makes it hard for the liver to remove poisons (toxins) like alcohol and drugs from the blood. These toxins build up in the blood and may affect brain function.
Claudication
Pain or fatigue in arms and legs due to poor supply of oxygen to the muscles.
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