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digestive and urinary system abbreviations, acronyms, epomy
medical terminology
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
07/29/2025

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Term
BMI
Definition
body mass index
Term
EGD
Definition
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
FTT
Definition
Failure to Thrive
Term
GERD
Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
IH
Definition
Inguinal hernia
Term
IBD
Definition
Inflammatory bowel disease
Term
IBS
Definition
Irritable bowel syndrome
Term
NG Tube
Definition
Nasogastric tube
Term
NAFLD
Definition
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Term
PUD
Definition
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Term
PN
Definition
Parenteral Nutrition
Term
UC
Definition
Ulcerative colitis
Term
Brunner's Glands
Definition
glands in the duodenum that secrete alkaline mucus to protect the intestinal lining
Term
Crohn's Disease
Definition
chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, often affecting the ileum and colon
Term
Gilbert's Syndrome
Definition
a hereditary liver disorder resulting in mildly elevated bilirubin levels, typically without significant symptoms
Term
Whipple Procedure
Definition
a complex surgical procedure that involves removing the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, the gallbladder and the bile duct
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