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Related Definitions, Terms and Acronyms:
  • Hydrochloric acid - constitutes the majority of gastric acid, the human digestive fluid.
  • Duodenum - a hollow jointed tube connecting the stomach to the jejunum and is the first part of the small intestine
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) - a condition in which food or liquid travels from the stomach back up into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This partially digested material is usually acidic, and can irritate the esophagus, often causing heartburn and other symptoms.
  • Cisapride - increases muscle tone in the esophageal sphincter in people with gastroesophageal reflux disease. It also increases gastric emptying in people with diabetic gastroparesis. Withdrawn from the market in many countries.
  • Kaopectate - a brand of non-prescription medication containing pink bismuth subsalicylate for the treatment of diarrhea.


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