1 Mung Beans Provide Nutrients for Weight Loss Beans are a healthy option and addition to many different meals. 2  They are packed with nutrients, which aides in weight loss. 3  One option is the split mung bean.
An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series (barium swallow), is a radiological test that is used to visualize the structures of the upper digestive system - the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. (If visualization of the remaining parts of the small intestine is necessary, a small bowel follow through can be added to the test.)
Medical Definition of GI. GI: 1. In medicine, commonly used abbreviation for gastrointestinal, referring collectively to the stomach and the small and large intestine. 2. Outside of medicine, GI may stand for galvanized iron, general issue or government issue (as in GI Joe).