Chapter 8 abbreviations Flashcards
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Ba
A
barium
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A/G
A
albumin/globulin (ratio)
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BAC
A
blood alcohol concentration
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BE
A
barium enema
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BM
A
bowel movement
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BS
A
bowel sounds
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CEA
A
carcinoembryonic antigen
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CHO
A
carbohydrate
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chol
A
cholesterol
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CUC
A
chronic ulcerative colitis
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E. coli
A
Escherichia coli
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GB
A
gallbladder
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GERD
A
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GI
A
gastrointestinal
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GTT
A
glucose tolerance test
15
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HAV
A
hepatitis A virus
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HBV
A
hepatitis B virus
17
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IBS
A
irritable bowel syndrome
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LES
A
lower esophageal sphincter
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NANBH
A
non-A non-B hepatitis virus
20
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NG
A
nasogastric
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NHsub4
A
ammonia
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N&V
A
nausea and vomiting
23
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O&P
A
ova and parasites
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PEG
A
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
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PUD
A
peptic ulcer disease
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RDA
A
recommended daily allowance
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TPN
A
total parenteral nutrition
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UGI
A
upper gastrointestinal
