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Digestive and Urinary System
Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Eponyms
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Undergraduate 1
05/06/2025

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BMI
Definition
body mass index
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EGD
Definition
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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FFT
Definition
failure to thrive
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GERD
Definition
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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IH
Definition
Ingunial Hernia
Term
IBD
Definition
inflammatory bowel disease
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IBS
Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
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NG Tube
Definition
Nasogastric Tube
Term
NAFLD
Definition
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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PUD
Definition
Peptic Ulcer Disease 
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PN
Definition
Parenteral Nutrition
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UC
Definition
Ulcerative Colitis
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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. These glands help neutralize stomach acid in the small intestine. playing a key role in preventing damage to the intestinal mucosa.
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Crohn's Disease
Definition

Named after: Burril Crohn, an American gastroenterologist. 

A chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, often affecting the ileum and colon. Symptoms include abdominal pain,diarrhea,weight loss,and malnutrition. It is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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Gilbert's Syndrome
Definition

Named after. Augustin Nicolas Gilbert, a French physician. 

A hereditary liver disorder resulting in mildly elevated bilirubin levels, typically without significant symptoms. It is often detected incidentally during routine blood  test and is usually benign.

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Whipple Procedure
Definition

Named after: Allen Whipple, an American suergon

A complex surgical procedure that involes removing the head if the pancreas,part of the small intestine, the gallbladder, and the bile duct. It is performed primarily to treat pancreatic cancer or other disease affecting the pancreas and nearby organs.The full name if this procedure is pancreaticoduodenectomy (pancreatic/o =pancreas,duodenum/o=duodenum(first part of the small intestine),-ectomy= surgical removal).

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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
Term
CKD
Definition
Chronic Kidney Diseas
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Cysto
Definition
Cystoscopy
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DRE
Definition
Digital Rectal Examination
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ESWL
Definition
Extracoporeal 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
An infection affecting any part of the urinary system,including the bladder,urethra,or kidneys,commonly causing symptoms like painful urination and frequent urges to urinate.
Term
Bowman's Capsule
Definition
A rare genetic condition affecting the kidney;s ability to reabsorb sodium,leading to hypokalemia, metabolic,alkalosis, and dehydration.Symptoms include muscle weakness, growth delays and excessive urination, typically diagnosed in childhood.
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Henle's Loop
Definition
A cup-shaped structure in the nephron of the kidney that surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate from blood plasma. They are integral to the filtration process in the kidneys, imitating urine formation.
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LUTS
Definition
Lower urinary tract symptoms
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