chapter 11 the digestive system abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
IBS
A
irritable bowel syndrome
2
Q
GERD
A
gastroesophageal reflux disease
3
Q
ERCP
A
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
4
Q
UC
A
ulcerative colitis
5
Q
EGD
A
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
6
Q
BE
A
barium enema
7
Q
EUS
A
endoscopic ultrasound
8
Q
FIT
A
fecal immunochemical test
9
Q
FOBT
A
fecal occult blood test
10
Q
APR
A
abdominoperineal resection
11
Q
PEG
A
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomyU
12
Q
UPPP
A
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
13
Q
GI
A
gastrointestinal
14
Q
UGI
A
upper gastrointestinal
15
Q
H. pylori
A
helicobacter pylori (bacteria that can cause pectic ulcers)
