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Glossary of terms

    gas

    a term used to describe the air that collects in the stomach and intestines as a natural result of digesting food; gas is passed out of the body via the rectum or the mouth.

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    1. Gastrostomy tubes and feedings: A parent's guide Found in Surgery (general)
    2. Overview of Gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition (digestive disorders) Found in Gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition (digestive disorders)
    3. Fetal gastroschisis Found in Fetal general surgery

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