Chapter 7 (Endocrine System Abbreviations) Flashcards
1
Q
ACTH
A
adrenocorticotropic hormone
2
Q
BS
A
blood sugar
3
Q
CGM
A
continuous glucose monitor
4
Q
DI
A
diabetes insipidus
5
Q
DM
A
diabetes mellitus
6
Q
ERCP
A
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
7
Q
FBS
A
fasting blood sugar
8
Q
GDM
A
gestational diabetes mellitus
9
Q
GH
A
growth hormone
10
Q
GTT
A
glucose tolerance test
11
Q
HbA1C
A
hemoglobin A1C test (used by patients with diabetes to monitor blood sugar)
12
Q
HRT
A
hormone replacement therapy
13
Q
TFT
A
thyroid function test
14
Q
TSH
A
thyroid-stimulating hormone (also known as thyrotropin)
15
Q
T3
A
triiodothyronine (one of the two primary hormones produced by the thyroid)
16
Q
T4
A
thyroxine (one of two primary hormones produced by the thyroid)
17
Q
IDDM
A
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 1 diabetes)
