abbreviation for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay which is a type of blood test usually used to measure antibodies.

Accidental passage of a bowel movement. A common disorder in children.

Loose, irregular connective tissue that lies between muscle cells, covering muscle fibers and holding them together.

A small, flexible tube with a light and a camera on the end that is used to look into the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, colon, or rectum. It can also be used to take tissue from… 

A test that uses an x ray to look into the bile and pancreatic ducts. The doctor inserts an endoscope through the mouth into the duodenum and bile ducts. Dye is sent through the tube… 

An acute gastrointestinal infection caused by food that contains harmful bacteria or toxins. Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, and chills.

An operation that attaches the colon to an opening in the abdomen called a stoma. An ostomy pouch, attached to the stoma and worn outside the body, collects stool. A temporary colostomy may be created… 

A rare disorder of protein malabsorption.

A distinguishing series of proteins that exist on the surface of every white blood cell to help the cell discriminate between

A noisy release of gas from the stomach through the mouth. Also called belching or burping.