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MED109-OL (Jun 29 - Jul 19)
Digestive & Urinary abbreviations, acronyms, and eponyms
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Undergraduate 1
07/02/2026

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ARF
Definition

Acute Renal Failure

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BPH
Definition
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Cath
Definition
Catheherization
Term
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
Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
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PKD
Definition
Polycystic Kidney Disease
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TURP
Definition
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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Bartter Syndrome
Definition
Infection affecting any part of the urinary system
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Bowmans Capsule
Definition
Rare genetic condition affecting the kidneys ability to reabosrb sodium leading to hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis and dehydration.
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Henles Loop
Definition
A cup shaped structure in the nephron of the kidney that surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate from blood plasma.
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