6- Abbreviations Flashcards
ADHD
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease)
ARMD
age-related macular degeneration
AU
AD
AS
both ears (Latin - auris utraque)
right ear (Latin - auris dextra)
left ear (Latin - auris sinistra)
AOT
acute otitis media
Ast
astigmatism
CNS
central nervous system
CP
cerebral palsy
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
CVA
cerebrovascular accident, stroke
ECG/EKG
electrocardiogram (cardio is spelled with a K in German)
EEG
electroencephalogram
EENT
eye, ear, nose, and throat
ENT
ear, nose, and throat
EMG
electromyogram
HD
Huntington’s disease
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
ICP
intracranial pressure
IOL
intraocular lens
IOP
intraocular pressure
LASIK
laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
LOC
level of consciousness
LP
lumbar puncture, insertion of needle between lumbar vertebrae to remove CSF sample
MRA
magnetic resonance angiography, used to examine blood vessels
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
MS
multiple sclerosis
Myop
myopia, nersightedness
NIHL
noise induced hearing loss
OCD
obsessive compulsive disorder
OU
OD
OS
both eyes (Latin - oculus uterque)
right eye (Latin - oculus dexter)
left eye (Latin - oculus sinistra)
O.D.
doctor of optometry
OM
otitis media, middle ear infection
PET
positron emission tomography
PERRLA
pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
PNS
peripheral nervous system
REM
rapid eye movement
SRS
stereotactic radiosurgery
TIA
transient ischemic attack
VA
visual acuity
VF
visual field