Digestive system-unit 6 Flashcards
1
Q
ALT, AST
A
alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase (liver enzymes measured as a part of LFTs)
2
Q
BE
A
barium enema (contrast agent)
3
Q
ERCP
A
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
4
Q
GB
A
gallbladder
5
Q
GERD
A
gastroesophageal reflux disease
6
Q
GI
A
gatrointestinal
7
Q
IBD
A
inflammatory bowel disease
8
Q
IBS
A
irritable bowel syndrome
9
Q
LFTs
A
liver function tests
10
Q
NPO
A
nothing by mouth
11
Q
TPN
A
total parental nutrition
12
Q
an/o
A
anus
13
Q
append/o
A
appendix
14
Q
appendic/o
A
appendix
15
Q
cholecyst/o
A
gallbladder
