Alopecia and Dermatitis May Indicate a Condition Known as __________

question 5

Short Answer

Alopecia and dermatitis may indicate a condition known as __________.

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Definitions:

Fecal Surgical Diversion

A surgical procedure that diverts stool to an opening in the abdomen (stoma) from the colon, used in cases where the lower bowel needs to be healed or removed.

Newly Created Stoma

A newly surgically created opening on the body surface to divert bodily functions, such as waste excretion or breathing.

Preterm Infant

An infant born before 37 completed weeks of gestation, often requiring specialized care due to underdeveloped organs and systems.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

A specialized department in a hospital that provides critical care for newborn infants with serious health issues.