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Chapter 18 - Endocrine System - Abbreviations

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Definition
A1C   blood test that measures glycosylated hemoglobin  
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ACTH   adrenocorticotropic hormone  
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ADH   antidiuretic hormone  
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CGMS   continuous glucose monitoring system  
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DI   diabetes insipidus  
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DKA   diabetic ketoacidosis  
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DM   diabetes mellitus  
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FBG   fasting blood glucose  
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FBS   fasting blood sugar  
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FSH   follicle-stimulating hormone  
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GH   growth hormone  
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GTT   glucose tolerance test  
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HCG   human chorionic gonaditropin  
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LH   luteinizing hormone  
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MDI   multiple daily injections  
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OXT   oxytocin  
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PRL   prolactin  
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PTH   parathyroid hormone  
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RAI   radioactive iodine  
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RIA   radioimmunoassay  
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RAIU   radioactive iodine uptake  
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SAIDH   syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone  
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SMBG   self-monitoring of blood glucose  
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T3   triidothyronine  
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T4   thyroxine  
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TFT   thyroid function test  
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TSH   thyroid stimulation hormone  
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