Useful Abbreviations Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
GB
A
Gallbladder
2
Q
GERD
A
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
3
Q
GI
A
Gastrointestinal
4
Q
IBD
A
Inflammatory bowel disease
5
Q
IBS
A
Irritable bowel syndrome
6
Q
LFTs
A
Liver function tests
7
Q
NPO
A
Nothing by mouth (nil per os)
8
Q
Digestive system
A
brings food into the body and breaks it down so that it can enter the bloodstream.
Food that cannot be broken down is removed from the body as waste.
