A component together with glycerol in a 3 to 1 ratio that makes up fat. Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), linoleic acid (LA) and arachidonic acid (AA) are not made by the body. These 3 essential fatty… 

When the body gets rid of waste.

A method of breaking up bile stones, gallstones, and pancreatic and renal stones that uses a specialized tool and shock waves.

The bile ducts located outside the liver.

A condition that occurs when a child grows at a slower than-normal rate.

The buildup of fat in liver cells, commonly caused by alcoholism. Other causes include obesity, diabetes, and pregnancy. Also called Steatosis.

A test to measure the body

Being unable to hold stool in the colon and rectum.

A test to see whether there is blood in the stool that is not visible to the naked eye. A sample of stool is placed on a chemical strip that changes color if blood is… 

The solid waste that passes through the rectum as a bowel movement. Feces are undigested food, bacteria, mucus, and dead cells. Also called stool.