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
CSII
A
continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
5
Q
DI
A
diabetes insipidus
6
Q
DM
A
diabetes mellitus
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 tolerant tests
11
Q
IDDM
A
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1)
12
Q
NIDDM
A
noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
13
Q
TFT
A
thyroid function test
14
Q
TSH
A
thyroid-stimulating hormone (aka thyrotropin)
15
Q
T3
A
triiodothyronine (1 of the 2 primary hormones produced by the thyroid)
