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Med 109 week1 Larry
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04/07/2026

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Brunner's gland
Definition
Named After: Johann Conrad Brunner, a Swiss anatomist. Glands in the duodenum that secrete alkaline mucus to protect the intestinal lining.
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Crohn’s Disease

Definition
Named After: Burrill Crohn, A chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, often affecting the ileum and colon
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Gilbert’s Syndrome

Definition
Named After: Augustin Nicolas Gilbert, A hereditary liver disorder resulting in mildly elevated bilirubin levels, typically without significant symptoms.
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Whipple Procedure
Definition
Named After: Allen Whipple, 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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Bartter syndrome
Definition
is a rare genetic disorder named after Frederick Bartter
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Bowman's capsule
Definition
is a cup shaped structure in the nephron of the kidney named after Sir William Bowman
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Henle's loop
Definition
names after Frederick Gustav Yakob henle, is the u shape portion of the nephron that plays a critical role in concentrating urine
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Mallory-Weiss tears
Definition
named after George Kenneth Mallory and Soma Weiss, tear from severe vomiting
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Meckel Diverticulum
Definition
named after Johann Frederick Meckel; is a congenital pouch that form in the wall of the small intestine
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Bright Disease
Definition
Named after Dr. Richard bright, it is kidney inflammation with albuminuria (protein in the urine)
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ARF
Definition
acute renal failure
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BPH
Definition
benign prostatic hyperplasia
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CATH
Definition
catheterization
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CKD
Definition
chronic kidney disease
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CYSTO
Definition
cystoscopy
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DRE
Definition
digital rectal examination
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ESRD
Definition
end stage renal disease
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ESWL
Definition
extra corporeal shock, shockwave lithotripsy
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PKD
Definition
polycystic kidney disease
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TEUP
Definition
transurethral resection of the prostate
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
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IH
Definition
inguinal hernia
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IBD
Definition
inflammatory bowel disease
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IBS
Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
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NG TUBE
Definition
nasogastric tube
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PUD
Definition
peptic ulcer disease
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PN
Definition
parental nutrition
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UC
Definition
ulcerative colitis
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NAFLD
Definition
nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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NPO
Definition
nothing by mouth
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