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Medical term
Decphiering code
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| IBS | Irritable bowel syndrome |
| PEG | Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
| Hepatitis A Virus | a highly contagious liver infection by the hepatitis A virus(HAV), usually transmitted fecal-orally through contaminated food, water, or close contact. |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| Bx | Biopsy |
| Crohn's Disease | Chronic inflammatory bowel disease |
| Abd | Abdomen/Abdominal |
| NGT | Nasogatric tube |
| EGD | Esophagogastroduodensocsopy |
| Peristalsis | Muscular movement pushing food through the GI tract |
| PRN | As needed |
| AC | before meals |
| HS | bedtime |