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Colostomy
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A surgically created opening (stomy) between the colon and the abdominal wall
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Constipation
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The passage of a hard, dry stool.
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Diarrhea
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Teh frequent passage of liquid stools.
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Enema
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The introduction of fluid into th erectum and lower colon.
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fecal impaction |
The prolonged retention and buildup of feces in the rectum.
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Fecal incontinence
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The inability to control the passage of feces and gas through the anus.
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Feces
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The semi-solid mass of waste products in the colon that is expelled through the anus.
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Flatulence
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The excessive formation of gas or air in the stomach and intestines.
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Flatus
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Gas or air passed through the anus
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Ileostomy
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A surgically created opening (stomy) between the ileum (small intestine = ileo) and the abdominl wall.
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Ostomy
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A surgically created opening (stomy; see colostomy and ileostomy.
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Stoma
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An opening
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stool |
Excreted feces
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Suppository
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A cone shaped, solid drug that is inserted into a body opening; it melts at body temperature.
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BM
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Bowel movement
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