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AA

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Anemia, acute appendicitis

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AAA

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm

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AAS

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Active assisted stretching

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AB, an

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Abortion, asthmatic bronchitis

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ABCDE

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Asymmetry (of shape), border (irregularity), color (variation with one lesion), diameter (>6mm), evolution (change)—characteristics of malignant melanoma

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ABD

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Abdomen; abduction

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AC

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Acromioclavicular (joint), adhesive capabilities

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ACD

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Allergic contact dermatitis

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ACE

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE inhibitors)

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ACL

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Anterior cruciate ligament (of knee)

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ACS

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Acute coronary syndrome, acute cervical sprain

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AD

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Alzheimer disease, Addison disease

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ADD

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Attention deficit disorder

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Add

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Adduction

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Adh

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Adhesion, fibrosis

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ADHD

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Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder

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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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AED

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Automated external defibrillator, anti epileptic drug

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AF

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Atrial fibrillation

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AFO

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Ankle-foot orthosis (device for stabilization)

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AGE

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Acute gastroenteritis

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AI

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Accidental injury

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AIDS

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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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AIS

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Active isolated stretching

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AKA

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Above-knee amputation

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ALL

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Acute lymphocytic leukemia

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AML

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Acute myelogenous leukemia

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ALS

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig disease)

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AM, a.m.

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In the morning or before noon (ante meridiem)

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AMA

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Against medical advice, American Medical Association

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amb

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Ambulate, ambulatory (walking)

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AMD

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Age-related macular degeneration

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An

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Aneurysm

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AN

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Anorexia nervosa

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ANS

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Autonomic nervous system

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ant

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Anterior

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AOB

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Alcohol on breath

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A/O

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Alert and oriented

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AODM

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Adult-onset diabetes mellitus

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AP, A/P, A&P

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Anteroposterior

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ap

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Angina pectoris

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APIE

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Assessment, plan, implementation, evaluation (used for charting)

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AR

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Allergic rhinitis

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ARDS

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome

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ARF

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Acute renal failure

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AROM

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Active range of motion

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AAR

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Arrhythmia

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ASAP

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As soon as possible

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ASD

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Autism spectrum disorder

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ASHD

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Arteriorsclerotic heart disease

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ASIS

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Anterior superior iliac spine

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Asp

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Anklyosing spondylitis

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AVM

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Anteriovenous malformation

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AVR

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Aortic valve replacement

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A&W

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Alive and well

Mosby's Pathology Abbreviations (2 decks)

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