Chapter 8 abbreviations Flashcards by Jordan Lipsett | Brainscape

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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

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HAV

A

hepatitis A virus

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HBV

A

hepatitis B virus

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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

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NG

A

nasogastric

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NHsub4

A

ammonia

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N&V

A

nausea and vomiting

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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