Stomach (STUH-muk)
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Definition:
The organ between the esophagus and the small intestine. The stomach is where digestion of protein begins.
Common Misspellings:
stomuch, stomache, stumick, stomack
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Facts and Fallacies about Digestive Diseases - Ulcers
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Harmful Effects of Medicine: The Stomach
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Upper Endoscopy
An upper endoscopy allows the doctor to see inside the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (first section of the small intestine).
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