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Peristalsis

the involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wave-like movements that push the contents of the canal forward

Hipertrophic cardiomyopathy

Enlargement of heart muscle

IBD

Crohn's disease A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract.


Ulcerative colitis A chronic, inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract.