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Understanding Key Medical Abbreviations and Terms Related to Health Conditions

This article provides a comprehensive overview of essential medical abbreviations and terms that are crucial for understanding various health conditions. From the gallbladder's function in bile storage to the implications of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), we cover a range of topics. Learn about key measurements like hematocrit (Hct) and significant health concerns such as hypertensive cardiovascular disease (HCVD). This informative resource is designed for both healthcare professionals and patients seeking to enhance their knowledge of medical terminology.

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Understanding Key Medical Abbreviations and Terms Related to Health Conditions

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  1. The letter G

  2. GB Gallbladder Attached to the liver, where bile is stored

  3. GDM • Gestational diabetes mellitus • A disorder, the body does not produce or properly use insulin.

  4. GERD • Gastroesophageal reflux disease • Stomach and esophagus disease

  5. GI • Gastrointestinal • Referring to the stomach and intestines

  6. gm • Gram a matter of measurement

  7. gr • Grain A small particle

  8. GSW Gun shot wound Wound by a gun

  9. gtts Drops Administration by liquid droplets

  10. GU Genitourinary Referring to the genitalia and urinary system

  11. GYN; gyn Gynecology The study of the female reproductive system

  12. The Letter H

  13. h/hr hour One of the 24 divisions of the day

  14. H & P • history and physical • Part of the patient assessment process

  15. HA • Headache • Pain in the head

  16. HASHD • Hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease • High blood pressure disease with hardening of the arteries

  17. HBP • High blood pressure • hypertension; a condition in which there is higher than normal pressure on the walls of the blood vessels.

  18. HBV • Hepatitis B virus • The more severe form of hepatitis, transmitted by blood and sexual contact

  19. HCG/hCG • Human chorionic gonadotropin • A hormone produced by a pregnant mother at the time of implantation

  20. HCO3 • Bicarbonate an acid carbonate; sodium bicarbonate.

  21. Hct, hct • Hematocrit • a way of determining a persons complete blood count • A measurement tool

  22. HCVD • Hypertensive cardiovascular disease • High blood pressure; pressure on the heart and vessels.

  23. Sources • Unless otherwise stated, all pictures are from Microsoft Clip Art.

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