Of+the+intestines
91Escherichia coli — The archetypal bacterium for biochemists, used very extensively in experimental work. A rod shaped Gram negative bacillus (0.5 x 3 5 m m) abundant in the large intestine (colon) of mammals. Normally non pathogenic, but the E. coli O157 strain,… …
92psyllium seed — The cleaned, dried ripe seed of Plantago indica or of P. ovata. A mild cathartic that acts by absorbing water and providing indigestible mucilaginous bulk for the intestines. Must not be used in intestinal obstruction. SYN: plantago seed,… …
93intestinal arteries — the arteries arising from the superior mesenteric, and supplying the intestines, including the pancreaticoduodenal, jejunal, ileal, ileocolic, and colic arteries …
94bowel function — The way the intestines work in terms of how often there are bowel movements, the ability to control when to have a bowel movement, and whether the stools are hard and dry as in constipation or watery as in diarrhea …
95mesenteric membrane — The peritoneal membrane that attaches the intestines to the abdominal wall near the back …
96visceral peritoneum — The layers of tissue that cover the outer surface of most organs in the abdomen, including the intestines …
97body cavity — the hollow in the abdomen in which lies the intestines, liver, kidneys, reproductive organs, etc …
98enterography — The making of a graphic record delineating the intestinal muscular activity. [entero + G. grapho, to write] * * * en·ter·og·ra·phy (en″tər ogґrə fe) radiographic examination of the intestines …
99transduodenal medication — the administration of medicine through a duodenal tube into the intestines without soiling the stomach …
100intestinal motility — the muscular movements of the various segments of the intestines to process digested food and move it along …
