- Gastrointestinal series
A gastrointestinal series, also called a GI series, is a radiologic examination of the upper and/or lower gastrointestinal tract.
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Upper GI series
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gastrointestinal series. — See GI series. * * * … Universalium
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upper gastrointestinal series — n UPPER GI SERIES * * * a barium study of the upper gastrointestinal tract using a series of radiographs. Called also barium meal … Medical dictionary
Upper gastrointestinal series — Upper GI series, also upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract radiography, is a radiologic examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract. It consists of a series of X ray images of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. The most common use for this… … Wikipedia
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Lower gastrointestinal series — fills the colon via the rectum. ProcedureThis test may be done in a hospital or clinic radiology department. The patient lies on the X ray table and a preliminary X ray is taken. The patient is then asked to lie on the side while a well… … Wikipedia
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GI series — gastrointestinal series: x ray examination of the upper or lower gastrointestinal tract after barium sulfate is given rectally (barium enema) or orally as a contrast medium. Also called barium x ray. * * * … Universalium
GI SERIES — GastroIntestinal Series (Medical » Laboratory) … Abbreviations dictionary
