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  2. Haustrum (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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    The haustra (sg.: haustrum) of the colon are the small pouches caused by sacculation (sac formation), which give the colon its segmented appearance. The teniae coli run the length of the colon. A proposed explanation for the existence of haustra is that the colon becomes sacculated between the teniae coli because the taenia coli are shorter ...

  3. Leadpipe colon - Wikipedia

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    Leadpipe colon is a term used in radiology to describe a specific, characteristic appearance of the colon, typically seen on barium enema radiographs. The term is associated with a rigid, non-distensible colon that has lost its normal haustral folds, presenting a smooth, tubular, or "pipe-like" appearance. [ 1 ]

  4. Plant sources of anti-cancer agents - Wikipedia

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    The cancer treatment drug topotecan is a synthetic chemical compound similar in chemical structure to camptothecin which is found in extracts of Camptotheca (happy tree). [7] Catharanthus roseus. Vinca alkaloids were originally manufactured by extracting them from Catharanthus roseus (Madagascar Periwinkle). [1] Podophyllum spp.

  5. Laxative - Wikipedia

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    Site of action: colon; Onset of action: 6–10 hours; Examples: senna, bisacodyl [3] Prolonged use of stimulant laxatives can create drug dependence by damaging the colon's haustral folds, making users less able to move feces through their colon on their own. A study of patients with chronic constipation found that 28% of chronic stimulant ...

  6. Colon cleansing - Wikipedia

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    Colonic irrigation, also known as colon hydrotherapy, colonic hydrotherapy, or a "colonic", is a treatment which is used "to wash out the contents of the large bowel by means of copious enemas using water or other medication." [19] During a cleansing enema, liquid is introduced into the colon and retained for five to fifteen minutes. [20]

  7. Cyst - Wikipedia

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    Benign cyst kidney; radiological appearances mimic renal cancer, A cyst / s ɪ s t / is a closed sac, having a distinct envelope and division compared with the nearby tissue.Hence, it is a cluster of cells that have grouped together to form a sac (like the manner in which water molecules group together to form a bubble); however, the distinguishing aspect of a cyst is that the cells forming ...

  8. Alternative cancer treatments - Wikipedia

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    Alternative cancer treatment describes any cancer treatment or practice that is not part of the conventional standard of cancer care. [2] These include special diets and exercises, chemicals, herbs , devices, and manual procedures.

  9. Giardia duodenalis - Wikipedia

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    [8] [16] The two-layered cyst wall protects the parasite against different environmental conditions such as chemical treatments. The metabolic activity of the cyst is significantly lower compared to that of the trophozoites, which allows the parasite to survive for longer periods in harsh conditions, such as in cold environments.