7.6 Abbreviation Flashcards

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ACTH

A

adrenocorticotropic hormone

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BS

A

Blood sugar

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CGM

A

continuous glucose monitor

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DI

A

diabetes insipidus

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DM

A

diabetes mellitus

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ERCP

A

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

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FBS

A

fasting blood sugar

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GDM

A

gestational diabetes mellitus

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GH

A

growth hormone

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GTT

A

GTT

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HgA1C

A

hemoglobin A1C test (used by diabetes patients to monitor blood sugar levels)

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HRT

A

hormone replacement therapy

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13
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TFT

A

thyroid function test

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TSH

A

thyroid-stimulating hormone (also known as thyrotropin)

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15
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T3

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triiodothyronine (one of two primary hormones produced by the thyroid)

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16
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T4

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thyroxine (one of two primary hormones produced by the thyroid)