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| Term | Definition |
| 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) |
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