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Abbreviations

MEDOP 230- Gastroenterology: Abbreviations

TermDefinition
ABD, abd abdomen
ALP alkaline phosphatase
ALT alanine aminotransferase; or alanine transaminase
AST aspartate aminotransferase; or aspartate transaminase
BE barium enema
BM bowel movement
C&S culture and sensitivity
CAT, CT computerized axial tomography
CBD common bile duct
CLO Campylobacter-like organism
EGD esophagogastroduodenoscopy
ERCP endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease
GGTP, GGT gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase
GI gastrointestinal
HAV hepatitis A virus
HBV hepatitis B virus
HCV hepatitis C virus
IBD inflammatory bowel disease
IBS irritable bowel syndrome
LFTs liver function tests
MRI magnetic resonance imaging
N&V nausea and vomiting
NG nasogastric
O&P ova and parasites
OCG oral cholecystogram; oral cholecystography
PEG percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
PEJ percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy
PUD peptic ulcer disease
RLQ right lower quadrant (of the abdomen)
RUQ right upper quadrant (of the abdomen)
UGI upper gastrointestinal (series)
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