delayed gastric emptying test
A delayed gastric emptying test is a diagnostic procedure used to measure the rate at which food leaves the stomach and enters the small intestine. This test helps in identifying conditions such as gastroparesis, where the stomach takes longer than normal to empty its contents.
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