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Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal(GI) bleeding refers to any bleeding that starts in the gastrointestinal tract, which extends from the mouth to the anus.The amount of bleeding can range from nearly undetectable to acute, massive, and life threatening.Bleeding may...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 28, 2009
GI bleeding Studies
GI bleeding studies uses radioactive materials in the investigation of bleeding from the gastrointestinal(GI) tract. These studies go under various names such as"GI bleeding scans" or"Tagged red blood cell scans."
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Iron deficiency anemia
There are many types of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is a decrease in the number of red cells in the blood caused by too little iron.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 5, 2009
Iron Deficiency Anemia
The term iron deficiency anemia means anemia that is due to iron deficiency. Iron deficiency anemia is characterized by the production of small red blood cells.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is due to a shortage of iron. It is characterized by the production of red blood cells that are smaller than normal(microcytic) and appear pale or light colored(hypochromic) when viewed under a microscope.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia refers to anemia that is caused by lower than normal levels of iron. This type of anemia is caused by deficient erythropoiesis, the ongoing process of the bone marrow to produce healthy red blood cells(RBCs).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Aspiration
Aspiration means to draw in or out using a sucking motion. This medical term has two meanings, depending on how it is used:.Aspiration can mean breathing in a foreign object(such as sucking food into the airway).
Source:ADAM
Date:October 20, 2008
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