Magnetic marker monitoring
Magnetic Marker Monitoring
Magnetic Marker Monitoring (pronunciation: mag-net-ic mar-ker mon-i-tor-ing) is a medical technique used to track the movement of ingested markers through the gastrointestinal tract.
Etymology
The term is derived from the words "magnetic", referring to the property of attracting certain materials, "marker", indicating a device or substance used to indicate a specific location or event, and "monitoring", meaning to observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Procedure
In Magnetic Marker Monitoring, small magnetic markers are ingested by the patient. These markers can then be tracked as they move through the digestive system, providing valuable information about the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. This technique is particularly useful in diagnosing conditions such as gastroparesis and constipation, and can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatments for these conditions.
Related Terms
- Gastrointestinal Tract: The series of organs in the digestive system through which food passes, nutrients are extracted, and waste is eliminated.
- Gastroparesis: A condition in which the muscles in the stomach don't function properly, causing slow or halted movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine.
- Constipation: A common condition that affects the digestive system, causing infrequent bowel movements and often hard, dry stools.
- Digestive System: The system of organs responsible for getting food into and out of the body and for making use of food to keep the body healthy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Magnetic marker monitoring
- Wikipedia's article - Magnetic marker monitoring
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