(tuh-NEZ-mus) Straining to have a bowel movement. May be painful and continue for a long time without result.
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
(TOH-tul puh-REN-tuh-rul noo-TRISH-un) See Parenteral Nutrition.
Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF)
(TRAY-kee-oh-uh-SAW-fuh-JEE-ul FIST-yoo-luh) A condition that occurs when there is a connection (fistula) between the trachea (wind pipe) and the esophagus. Food and saliva can pass into the trachea from the esopagus.
(TRANZ-vurs KOH-lun) The part of the colon that goes across the abdomen from right to left.
(TRAV-lurz dy-uh-REE-uh) An infection caused by unclean food or drink. Often occurs during travel outside one's own country. See also Gastroenteritis.
(TRIH-pul THEH-ruh-pee) A combination of three medicines used to treat Helicobacter pylori infection and ulcers. Drugs that stop the body from making acid are often added to relieve symptoms.
(TRAH-pih-kul sproo) A condition of unknown cause. Abnormalities in the lining of the small intestine prevent the body from absorbing food normally.
(TOOB feeding) See Enteral Nutrition.