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Abbreviations
MEDOP 230- Gastroenterology: Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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ABD, abd | abdomen |
ALP | alkaline phosphatase |
ALT | alanine aminotransferase; or alanine transaminase |
AST | aspartate aminotransferase; or aspartate transaminase |
BE | barium enema |
BM | bowel movement |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CAT, CT | computerized axial tomography |
CBD | common bile duct |
CLO | Campylobacter-like organism |
EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
GGTP, GGT | gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase |
GI | gastrointestinal |
HAV | hepatitis A virus |
HBV | hepatitis B virus |
HCV | hepatitis C virus |
IBD | inflammatory bowel disease |
IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
LFTs | liver function tests |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
N&V | nausea and vomiting |
NG | nasogastric |
O&P | ova and parasites |
OCG | oral cholecystogram; oral cholecystography |
PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
PEJ | percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy |
PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
RLQ | right lower quadrant (of the abdomen) |
RUQ | right upper quadrant (of the abdomen) |
UGI | upper gastrointestinal (series) |