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  • initialism medicine esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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Examples

  • I arrived in the small green box to see the actor being loaded into the Emotional Gearing Device EGD ready for shooting.

    George Lucas' Episode Zero Set Diary Marc Horne 2011

  • There are a number of misconceptions about the EGD.

    George Lucas' Episode Zero Set Diary Marc Horne 2011

  • The frequency of EGD depends on the severity of adenomas that are found in the stomach and/or upper intestines.

    Familial Adenomatous Polyposis 2009

  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), which allows for visualization of the upper gastrointestinal tract, beginning by age 25 years or prior to colectomy and repeated every one to three years.

    Familial Adenomatous Polyposis 2009

  • An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (EGD) needs to be done to confirm the diagnosis of celiac disease.

    Frequently Asked Questions 2010

  • Korea Electronics Technology Institute KETI revealed that they have developed EGD module that can provide 60inch virtual image connected to mobile small device such as cell phone and wearable PC.

    June 2008 - Fareastgizmos.com 2008

  • The developed EGD module could receive picture input signals like S-Video, composite, component, analog RGB signal from the external mobile devices and equipped with controller that can realize 3D image; optical system of the module is designed over 40 degree angle from 2m distance such that 60inch full color SVGA images are able to be virtually projected.

    June 2008 - Fareastgizmos.com 2008

  • If I need him I know that he is 1 call away, and when I call him, he knows I need an EGD tomorrow or on his next day to do procedures.

    Medpundit 2006

  • He's a good guy who knows I'm a Doc but listens and we often discuss the evidence and utility for various tests together, before making a decision. ie getting an EGD since I have had GERD for almost 10 years.

    Doctors, Patients and Fools 1 Dinosaur 2008

  • I had an elderly patient with maroon blood in stools once, who definitely did not want a colonoscopy, EGD, upper GI, or CT scan.

    Decisions 1 Dinosaur 2008

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