Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
ACTH
A
adrenocorticotropic hormone
2
Q
GH
A
growth hormone
3
Q
TSH
A
thyroid stimulating hormone
4
Q
T3
A
triiodothyronine (thyroid hormone affecting metabolic rate)
5
Q
BS
A
blood sugar
6
Q
CGM
A
continuous glucose monitor
7
Q
FBS
A
fasting blood sugar
8
Q
GTT
A
glucose tolerance test
9
Q
HgA1C
A
hemoglobin A1C test (gives a history of blood sugar levels)
10
Q
TFT
A
thyroid function test
11
Q
ERCP
A
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
12
Q
DI
A
diabetes insipidus
13
Q
DM
A
diabetes mellitus
14
Q
IDDM
A
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1)
15
Q
NIDDM
A
noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 2)
