Chapter 2: Abbreviation and Acronyms of the Digestive System Flashcards
1
Q
What means BM?
A
Bowel Movement.
2
Q
What means BMI?
A
Body Mass Index.
3
Q
What means C. diff?
A
Clostridium difficile.
4
Q
What means E. coli?
A
Escherichia Coli.
5
Q
What means EGD?
A
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
6
Q
What means GERD?
A
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
7
Q
What means GI?
A
Gastrointestinal.
8
Q
What means IBD?
A
Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
9
Q
What means IBS?
A
Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
10
Q
What means PUD?
A
Peptic Ulcer Disease.
11
Q
What means TPN?
A
Total Parenteral Nutrition.
12
Q
What means UC?
A
Ulcerative Colitis.
