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Med Term Ch. 11
Gastrointestinal Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| EGD | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| ERCP | Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth (nihil per os) |
| PEG | Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
| PEJ | Percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy |
| PUD | Peptic ulcer disease |
| FOBT | Fecal occult blood test |
| GB | Gallbladder |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |