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1
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a with line above it

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before

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A, Acc

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accommodation

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aa with line above them

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of each

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A1c

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glycated hemoglobin

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Ab

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antibody

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AB

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abortion

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ABC

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aspiration biopsy cytology

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ABG(s)

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arterial blood gas(es)

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ABR

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auditory brainstem response

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ac

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before meals

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AC

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air conduction

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ACE

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angiotensin-coverting enzyme

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ACh

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acetylcholine

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ACL

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anterior cruciate ligament

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ACTH

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adrenocorticotropic hormone

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ad lib

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as desired

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AD

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Alzheimer disease; right ear

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ADH

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antidiuretic hormone

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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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AE

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above the elbow

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AED

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automated external defibrillator

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AF

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atrial fibrillation

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AFB

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acid-fast bacillus

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AFP

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alpha-fetoprotein

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Ag

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antigen

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AGA

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appropriate for gestational age

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AI

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artificial insemination; aromatase inhibitor

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AIDS

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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AK

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above the knee

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ALL

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acute lymphoblastic (lymphocytic) leukemia

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ALS

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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AMA

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against medical advice

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AMB

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ambulatory

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AMD

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age-related macular degeneration

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AMI

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acute myocardial infarction

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AML

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acute myeloblastic (myelogenous) leukemia

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ANS

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autonomic nervous system

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AP

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anteroposterior

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APAP

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acetaminophen

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APC

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atrial premature complex

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APTT

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activated partial thromboplastin time

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aq

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water, aqueous

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AR

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aortic regurgitation

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ARB

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angiotensin receptor blocker

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ARC

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abnormal retinal correspondence

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ARDS

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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ARF

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acute respiratory failure

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ARF

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acute renal failure

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ART

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assisted reproductive technology

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ASA

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acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

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As, Ast

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astigmatism

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AS

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atrial stenosis; arterial sclerosis; left ear

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ASCVD

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arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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ASD

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atrial septal defect

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ASF

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anterior spinal fusion

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ASHD

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arteriosclerotic heart disease

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ASHP

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American Society of Health System Pharmacists

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AT

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atrial tachycardia

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ATN

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acute tubular necrosis

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AV

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atrioventricular

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BAEP

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brainstem auditory evoked potentials

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BBB

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bundle branch block

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BC

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bone conduction

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BCG

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bacille Calmette-Guerin (tuberculosis vaccine) (accent on e)

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BE

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barium enema; below the elbow

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bid

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twice per day

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BK

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below the knee

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BM

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bowel movement

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BMD

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bone mineral density

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BNO

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bladder neck obstruction

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BP

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blood pressure

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BPH

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benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy)

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bpm

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beats per minute

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BRCA1

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breast cancer gene 1

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BRCA2

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breast cancer gene 2

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BRP

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bathroom privileges

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BS

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bowel sounds; breath sounds; blood sugar

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BSA

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body surface area

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80
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BSE

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breast self-examination

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BSO

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bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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BT

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bleeding time

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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BV

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bacterial vaginosis

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bx

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biopsy

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86
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c with line above it

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with

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87
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C

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Celsius (centrigrade); compliance; cervical vertebra

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C-section

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cesarean section

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CA

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cancer

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90
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CABG

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coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

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coronary artery disease

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CAM

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complementary and alternative medicine

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cap

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capsule

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CAPD

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continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

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CBC

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complete blood count

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CBD

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common bile duct

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CBF

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cerebral blood flow

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CBR

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complete bed rest

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cc

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with correction

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CC

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chief complaint

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CCPD

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continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis

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CCU

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coronary care unit, cardiac care unit

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CF

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cystic fibrosis

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CFS

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chronic fatigue syndrome

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CHD

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coronary heart disease

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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Ci

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Curie

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CIN

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cervical intraepithelial neoplasia

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CIS

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carcinoma in situ

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CJD

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Creutzfeldt-jakob disease

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CK

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creatine kinase

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CK-MB

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creatine kinase MB

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CLL

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chronic lymphocytic leukemia

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cm

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centimeter

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CMG

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cystometrography, cystometrogram

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CML

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chronic myelogenous leukemia

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CNS

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central nervous system

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118
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c/o

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complains of

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Co

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coccyx; coccygeal

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CO2 (2 is subscript)

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carbon dioxide

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COLD

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chronic obstructive lung disease

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CP

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cerebral palsy

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CPAP

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continuous positive airway pressure

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CPD

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cephalopelvic disproportion

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C(P)K

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creatine (phospo) kinase

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CPR

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CRF

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chronic renal failure

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crit

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hematocrit

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CRP

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C-reactive protein

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C&S

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culture and sensitivity

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CSF

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cerebrospinal fluid

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CSII

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continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

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CT

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computed tomography

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CTA

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computed tomography angiography

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CTS

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carpal tunnel syndrome

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CVA

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cerebrovascular accident

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CVD

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cardiovascular disease; cerebrovascular disease

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CVI

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chronic venous insufficiency

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CVP

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central venous pressure

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CVS

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chorionic villus sampling

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CXR

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chest x-ray

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D&C

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dilatation and curettage

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dB

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decibel

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dc, D/C

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discontinue; discharge

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DCIS

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ductal carcinoma in situ

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D&E

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dilatation and evacuation

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DES

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diethylstilbestrol

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DEXA

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dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (scan)

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DIC

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disseminated intravascular coagulation

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DIFF

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differential count

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DIP

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distal interphalangeal

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DJD

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degenerative joint disease

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dL

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deciliter

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DLE

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discoid lupus erythematosus

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DM

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diabetes mellitus

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157
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DNR

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do not resuscitate

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DOE

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dyspnea on exertion

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DTaP

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diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (vaccine)

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DRE

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digital rectal examination

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161
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DS

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double strength

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162
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DSM

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (italicized)

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163
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DTR

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deep tendon reflex(es)

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DUB

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dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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DVT

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deep vein thrombosis

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166
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Dx

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diagnosis

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167
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EBL

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estimated blood loss

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168
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EBV

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Epstein-Barr virus

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ECG (EKG)

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electrocardiogram, electrocardiography

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170
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ECMO

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extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

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171
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ED

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erectile dysfunction

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EDC

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estimated date of confinement

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EEG

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electroencephalogram; electroencephalography(y)

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174
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ELISA

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enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

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elix

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elixir

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EM

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emmetropia

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EMG

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electromyography, electromyogram

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ENG

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electronystagmography

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ENT

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ear(s), nose, and throat

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EOM

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extraocular movement, muscles

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EOMI

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extra ocular movement intact

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182
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EPO

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erythropoietin

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183
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ERCP

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endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

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184
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ERG

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electroretinography

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185
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ERV

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expiratory reserve volume

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ESR

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erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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187
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ESRD

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end-stage renal disease

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188
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ESWL

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extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

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189
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ET

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esotropia

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190
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ETOH

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alcohol, ethyl alcohol

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191
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F

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Fahrenheit

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192
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FAP

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familial adenomatous polyposis

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FBG

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fasting blood glucose

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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

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FC

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finger counting

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196
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FDA

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Food and Drug Administration

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197
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FEV

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forced expiratory volume

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FFP

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fresh frozen plasma

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199
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FHR

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fetal heart rate

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200
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FHT

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fetal heart tone

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201
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FMS

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fibromyalgia syndrome

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202
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FPG

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fasting plasma glucose

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FRC

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functional residual capacity

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FSH

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follicle-stimulating hormone

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FTI

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free thyroxine index

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FTND

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full-term normal delivery

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207
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FTP

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full-term pregnancy

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208
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FTSG

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full-thickness skin graft

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209
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FUO

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fever of unknown origin

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FVC

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forced vital capacity

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211
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Fx

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fracture

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212
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g

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gram

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213
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GA

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gestational age

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214
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GAD

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generalized anxiety disorder

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GC

A

gonococcus

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GDM

A

gestational diabetes mellitus

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217
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GERD

A

gastroesophageal reflux disease

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218
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GFR

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glomerular filtration rate

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219
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GH

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growth hormone

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220
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GI

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gastrointestinal

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221
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GIFT

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gamete intrafallopian transfer

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222
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GTT

A

glucose tolerance test

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gt(t)

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drop(s)

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224
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GU

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genitourinary

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GYN

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gynecology

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H&P

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history and physical examination

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HAV

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hepatitis A virus

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Hb, Hgb

A

hemoglobin

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HbA1c

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hemoglobin A1c; glycated hemoglobin

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230
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HBV

A

hepatitis B virus

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hCG

A

human chorionic gonadotropin

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232
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HCI

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hydrochloric acid

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Hct, Ht

A

hematocrit

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234
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HCV

A

hepatitis C virus

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HDL

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high-density lipoprotein

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HDN

A

hemolytic disease of the newborn

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237
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HDV

A

hepatitis D virus

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238
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HEV

A

hepatitis E virus

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239
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HEENT

A

head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat

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240
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HIPAA

A

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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241
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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

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242
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HL

A

hearing level

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243
Q

HM

A

hand movements

244
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HNP

A

herniated nucleus pulposus

245
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h/o

A

history of

246
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H&P

A

history and physical

247
Q

HPI

A

history of present illness

248
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HPS

A

Hantavirus (italicized) pulmonary syndrome

249
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HPV

A

human papillomavirus

250
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HR

A

heart rate

251
Q

HRT

A

hormone replacement therapy

252
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hs

A

at bedtime

253
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hs-crp

A

high sensitivity C-reactive protein (test)

254
Q

HSV

A

herpes simplex virus

255
Q

Ht, Hct

A

hematocrit

256
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HTN

A

hypertension

257
Q

Hx

258
Q

Hz

259
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(superscript) 131I

A

iodine-131

260
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I&D

A

incision and drainage

261
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I&O

A

intake and output

262
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IABP

A

intraaortic balloon pump

263
Q

IBD

A

inflammatory bowel disease

264
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IBS

A

irritable bowel syndrome

265
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IC

A

inspiratory capacity

266
Q

ICD

A

implantable cardioverterdefibrillator

267
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ICP

A

intracranial pressure

268
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ICU

A

intensive care unit

269
Q

ID

A

intradermal

270
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IF

A

intrinsic factor

271
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IFG

A

impaired fasting blood glucose

272
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Ig

A

immunoglobulin

273
Q

IGT

A

impaired glucose tolerance

274
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IM

A

intramuscular(ly); intramedullary

275
Q

INH

276
Q

IOL

A

intraocular lens

277
Q

IOP

A

intraocular pressure

278
Q

IPPA

A

inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation

279
Q

IPPB

A

intermittent positive pressure breathing

280
Q

IPPV

A

intermittent positive pressure ventilation

281
Q

IRV

A

inspiratory reserve volume

282
Q

ITP

A

idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

283
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IU

A

international unit

284
Q

IUD

A

intrauterine device

285
Q

IV

A

intravenous(ly)

286
Q

IVC

A

intravenous cholangiogram

287
Q

IVCD

A

intraventricular conduction delay

288
Q

IVDA

A

intravenous drug abuse

289
Q

IVF

A

in vitro fertilization

290
Q

IVP

A

intravenous pyelography

291
Q

IVPB

A

intravenous piggyback

292
Q

IVU

A

intravenous urography

293
Q

JVP

A

jugular venous pulse

294
Q

K

295
Q

kg

296
Q

km

297
Q

KUB

A

kidney-ureter-bladder

298
Q

L

A

lumbar vertebra

299
Q

L

300
Q

LA

A

long-acting

301
Q

LAD

A

left anterior descending (coronary artery)

302
Q

LAHB

A

left anterior hemiblock

303
Q

LDL

A

low-density lipoprotein

304
Q

LE

A

lupus erythematosus

305
Q

LES

A

lower esophageal sphincter

306
Q

LH

A

luteinizing hormone

307
Q

LL

A

left lateral

308
Q

LLL

A

left lower lobe (of lung)

309
Q

LLQ

A

left lower quadrant

310
Q

LMN

A

lower motor neuron

311
Q

LMP

A

last menstrual period

312
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LOC

A

level of consciousness

313
Q

LP

A

lumbar puncture

314
Q

LUL

A

left upper lobe (of lung)

315
Q

LUQ

A

left upper quadrant

316
Q

LV

A

left ventricle

317
Q

LVAD

A

left ventricular assist device

318
Q

LVEDP

A

left ventricular end-diastolic pressure

319
Q

LVH

A

left ventricular hypertrophy

320
Q

lytes

A

electrolytes

321
Q

mcg

322
Q

mcL, mcl

A

microliter

323
Q

MAOI

A

monoamine oxidase inhibitor

324
Q

MCH

A

mean corpuscular hemoglobin

325
Q

MCHC

A

mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration

326
Q

MCP

A

metacarpophalangeal

327
Q

MCV

A

mean corpuscular volume

328
Q

MDS

A

myelodysplastic syndrome

329
Q

MED(s)

A

medicine(s), medication(s)

330
Q

MEFR

A

maximal expiratory flow rate

331
Q

MEN

A

multiple endocrine neoplasia

332
Q

mEq

A

milliequivalent

333
Q

MET

A

metastasis

334
Q

MG

A

myasthenia gravis

335
Q

MI

A

myocardial infarction

336
Q

MID

A

multi-infarct dementia

337
Q

MMFR

A

maximum midexpiratory flow rate

338
Q

mm Hg

A

millimeters of mercury

339
Q

MMT

A

manual muscle test(ing)

340
Q

MN

341
Q

MR

A

mitral regurgitation, reflux

342
Q

MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

343
Q

MRSA

A

methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (last two words italicized)

344
Q

MS

A

mitral stenosis; multiple sclerosis

345
Q

MTP

A

metatarsophalangeal

346
Q

MUGA

A

multi gated acquisition (scan)

347
Q

MVP

A

mitral valve prolapse

348
Q

MVR

A

mitral valve replacement

349
Q

Na

350
Q

NAD

A

no apparent distress

351
Q

NB

352
Q

NCCAM

A

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

353
Q

NG

A

nasogastric

354
Q

NGU

A

nongonococcal urethritis

355
Q

NHL

A

non-Hodgkin lymphoma

356
Q

NICU

A

neonatal intensive care unit; neurologic intensive care unit

357
Q

NKDA

A

no known drug allergies

358
Q

NMJ

A

neuromuscular junction

359
Q

NPH

A

neutral protamine Hagedorn (insulin)

360
Q

NPH

A

normal pressure hydrocephalus

361
Q

NPO

A

nothing by mouth

362
Q

NRC

A

normal retinal correspondence

363
Q

NREM

A

non-rapid eye movement (sleeping)

364
Q

NS, N/S

A

normal saline

365
Q

NSAID(s)

A

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(s)

366
Q

NSR

A

normal sinus rhythm

367
Q

NSS

A

normal saline solution

368
Q

NV

A

near vision

369
Q

N/V, N&V, n&v

A

nausea and vomiting

370
Q

N/V/D

A

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

371
Q

O2 (subscript 2)

372
Q

OA

A

osteoarthritis

373
Q

OB

A

obstetrics

374
Q

OCD

A

obsessive-compulsive disorder

375
Q

OD

376
Q

ODS

A

Office of Dietary Supplements

377
Q

OGTT

A

oral glucose-tolerance test

378
Q

OI

A

osteogenesis imperfecta

379
Q

OL

A

otolaryngology

380
Q

OOB

A

out of bed

381
Q

OM

A

otitis media

382
Q

ORIF

A

open reduction internal fixation

383
Q

ORL

A

otorhinolaryngology

384
Q

ortho, ORTH

A

orthopedics

385
Q

OS

386
Q

OT

A

occupational therapy

387
Q

OTC

A

over-the-counter

388
Q

OU

A

both eyes; each eye

389
Q

p (lowercase)

A

after, post

390
Q

P (uppercase)

391
Q

PA

A

posteroanterior; physician assistant

392
Q

PAC

A

premature atrial contraction

393
Q

Paco2 (subscript 2)

A

arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide

394
Q

PACU

A

postanesthesia care unit

395
Q

Pao2 (subscript 2)

A

arterial partial pressure of oxygen

396
Q

PAP

A

pulmonary arterial pressure

397
Q

pc

A

after meals

398
Q

PCA

A

patient-controlled analgesia

399
Q

PCI

A

percutaneous coronary intervention

400
Q

PCL

A

posterior cruciate ligament

401
Q

PCOS

A

polycystic ovarian syndrome

402
Q

PCP

A

Pneumocystis (italicized) pneumonia

403
Q

PCV

A

packed cell volume

404
Q

PCWP

A

pulmonary capillary wedge pressure

405
Q

PDA

A

patent ductus arteriosus

406
Q

PDD

A

pervasive developmental disorder

407
Q

PDR

A

Physicians’ Desk Reference (all italicized)

408
Q

PE

A

physical examination

409
Q

PEEP

A

positive end-expiratory pressure

410
Q

PEFR

A

peak expiratory flow rate

411
Q

PEG

A

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (tube)

412
Q

PEP

A

protein electrophoresis

413
Q

PERRLA

A

pupils equal, (regular) react to light and accommodation

414
Q

PET

A

positron emission tomography

415
Q

PFT

A

pulmonary function test(s)

416
Q

pH

A

scale for measuring hydrogen ion concentration (acidity or alkalinity)

417
Q

Ph

A

Philadelphia chromosome

418
Q

PICC

A

peripherally inserted central catheter

419
Q

PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

420
Q

PIH

A

pregnancy-induced hypertension

421
Q

PIP

A

peak inspiratory pressure

422
Q

PIP

A

proximal interphalangeal

423
Q

PKU

A

phenylketonuria

424
Q

PMH

A

past medical history

425
Q

PMI

A

point of maximal impulse

426
Q

PMN

A

polymorphonuclear (neutrophil)

427
Q

PMS

A

premenstrual syndrome

428
Q

PND

A

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

429
Q

PNS

A

peripheral nervous system

430
Q

po

A

by mouth, orally

431
Q

poly, polymorph

A

neutrophil

432
Q

PONV

A

postoperative nausea and vomiting

433
Q

postop, post-op

A

postoperative

434
Q

pp (lowercase)

A

postprandial (after a meal)

435
Q

PPD

A

purified protein derivative (tuberculin)

436
Q

PPI

A

proton pump inhibitor

437
Q

preop, pre-op

A

preoperative

438
Q

PRICE

A

protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation

439
Q

PRL

440
Q

prn

441
Q

PSA

A

prostate-specific antigen

442
Q

PSF

A

posterior spinal fusion

443
Q

PSS

A

physiologic saline solution; progressive systemic sclerosis

444
Q

PSVT

A

paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

445
Q

pt

446
Q

PT

A

physical therapy/therapist

447
Q

PT, ProTime

A

prothrombin time

448
Q

PTCA

A

percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

449
Q

PTH

A

parathyroid hormone

450
Q

PTSD

A

posttraumatic stress disorder

451
Q

PTT

A

partial thromboplastin time

452
Q

PUVA

A

psoralen ultraviolet A

453
Q

PVC

A

premature ventricular contraction

454
Q

PVD

A

peripheral vascular disease

455
Q

PYP

A

pyrophosphate

456
Q

qam

A

every morning

457
Q

qh

A

every hour

458
Q

q __ h

A

every __ hours

459
Q

qid

A

four times per day

460
Q

QNS

A

quantity not sufficient

461
Q

QS

A

quantity sufficient

462
Q

R

A

respiration

463
Q

RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis

464
Q

RAIU

A

radioactive iodine uptake

465
Q

RAS

A

reticular activating system

466
Q

RATx

A

radiation therapy

467
Q

RBC

A

red blood cell; red blood (cell) count

468
Q

RDS

A

respiratory distress syndrome

469
Q

REM

A

rapid eye movement (sleep)

470
Q

RIA

A

radioimmunoassay

471
Q

RL

A

right lateral

472
Q

RLL

A

right lower lobe (of lung)

473
Q

RLQ

A

right lower quadrant

474
Q

RLS

A

restless leg syndrome

475
Q

RML

A

right middle lobe (of lung)

476
Q

R/O

477
Q

ROM

A

range of motion

478
Q

ROS

A

review of systems

479
Q

RSI

A

repetitive strain injury

480
Q

RSV

A

respiratory syncytial virus

481
Q

RTC

A

rotator cuff

482
Q

RUL

A

right upper lobe (of lung)

483
Q

RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

484
Q

RV

A

residual volume

485
Q

Rx

A

drug, prescription, therapy

486
Q

s (lowercase with line over it)

487
Q

S

A

sacrum; sacral

488
Q

S1 (subscript 1)

A

first heart sound

489
Q

S2 (subscript 2)

A

second heart sound

490
Q

SA

A

sustained action; sinoatrial

491
Q

SARS

A

severe acute respiratory syndrome

492
Q

SBE

A

subacute bacterial endocarditis

493
Q

sc

A

without correction

494
Q

SC, SQ, subcu.

A

subcutaneous (ly)

495
Q

SCLE

A

subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

496
Q

seg

A

neutrophil

497
Q

SERM

A

selective estrogen receptor modulator

498
Q

SG

A

specific gravity

499
Q

SIADH

A

syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone

500
Q

SIDS

A

sudden infant death syndrome

501
Q

SITS

A

supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis (muscles)

502
Q

SK

A

streptokinase

503
Q

SL

A

sublingual

504
Q

SLE

A

systemic lupus erythematosus

505
Q

SPECT

A

single-photon emission-computed tomography

506
Q

SPF

A

sun protection factor

507
Q

SpO2 (subscript 2)

A

oxygen percent saturation

508
Q

SR

A

sustained release

509
Q

ss (line above both)

510
Q

SSEP

A

somatosensory evoked potentials

511
Q

SSRI

A

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

512
Q

ST

A

speech threshold

513
Q

staph

A

staphylococcus

514
Q

STAT

A

immediately

515
Q

STD

A

sexually transmitted disease

516
Q

STI

A

sexually transmitted infection

517
Q

strep

A

streptococcus

518
Q

STSG

A

split-thickness skin graft

519
Q

supp

A

suppository

520
Q

susp

A

suspension

521
Q

SVD

A

spontaneous vaginal delivery

522
Q

SVT

A

supraventricular tachycardia

523
Q

T

A

temperature; thoracic vertebra

524
Q

T1DM

A

type 1 diabetes mellitus

525
Q

T2DM

A

type 2 diabetes mellitus

526
Q

T3 (subscript 3)

A

triiodothyronine

527
Q

T4 (subscript 4)

A

thyroxine, tetraiodothyronine

528
Q

T7 (subscript 7)

A

free thyroxine index

529
Q

T&A

A

tonsils and adenoids, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

530
Q

tab

531
Q

TAH

A

total abdominal hysterectomy

532
Q

TB

A

tuberculosis

533
Q

TBG

A

thyroxine-binding globulin

534
Q

99mTc (99m superscript)

A

technetium-99m

535
Q

TCA

A

tricyclic antidepressant

536
Q

TEE

A

transesophageal echocardiography

537
Q

TGV

A

thoracic gas volume

538
Q

THA

A

total hip arthroplasty

539
Q

TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

540
Q

tid

A

three times per day

541
Q

tinct

542
Q

TKA

A

total knee arthroplasty

543
Q

TKO

A

to keep open

544
Q

TLC

A

total lung capacity

545
Q

Tm

A

maximal transport capacity; tubular maximum

546
Q

TM

A

tympanic membrane

547
Q

Tn

548
Q

TNM

A

(primary) tumor, (regional lymph) nodes, (distant) metastases

549
Q

TMJ

A

temporomandibular joint

550
Q

tPA

A

tissue plasminogen activator

551
Q

TPN

A

total parenteral nutrition

552
Q

TPR

A

temperature, pulse, resection

553
Q

TPUR

A

transperineal urethral resection

554
Q

TSE

A

testicular self-examination

555
Q

TSH

A

thyroid-stimulating hormone

556
Q

TSS

A

toxic shock syndrome

557
Q

T(C)T

A

thrombin (clotting) time

558
Q

TTP

A

thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

559
Q

TTS

A

temporary threshold shift

560
Q

TUIP

A

transurethral incision of prostate

561
Q

TV

A

tidal volume

562
Q

Tx

563
Q

U

564
Q

UA

A

urinalysis

565
Q

UC

A

uterine contractions

566
Q

UFE

A

uterine fibroid embolization

567
Q

UG

A

urogenital

568
Q

UGI

A

upper gastrointestinal

569
Q

UMN

A

upper motor neuron

570
Q

ung

571
Q

URI

A

upper respiratory infection

572
Q

USP

A

United States Pharmacopeia (all italicized)

573
Q

UTI

A

urinary tract infection

574
Q

UTP

A

uterine term pregnancy

575
Q

UV

A

ultraviolet

576
Q

UVA

A

ultraviolet A

577
Q

UVB

A

ultraviolet B

578
Q

VA

A

visual acuity

579
Q

VAC

A

vacuum-assisted closure

580
Q

VAD

A

ventricular assist device

581
Q

VBAC

A

vaginal birth after cesarean section

582
Q

VC

A

vital capacity

583
Q

VD

A

venereal disease

584
Q

VDRL

A

Venereal Disease Research Laboratory

585
Q

VEP

A

visual evoked potentials

586
Q

VF

A

ventricular fibrillation; visual field

587
Q

v fib

A

ventricular fibrillation

588
Q

VLDL

A

very-low-density lipoprotein

589
Q

VPC

A

ventricular premature complex

590
Q

VRSA

A

vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (last 2 words italicized)

591
Q

VS

A

vital signs

592
Q

VSD

A

ventricular septal defect

593
Q

VT

A

ventricular tachycardia

594
Q

VTE

A

venous thromboembolism

595
Q

VTG (subscript TG)

A

thoracic gas volume

596
Q

vWF

A

von Willebrand factor

597
Q

WBC

A

white blood cell; white blood (cell) count

598
Q

WD

A

well developed

599
Q

WNL

A

within normal limits

600
Q

w/o

601
Q

WPW

A

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

602
Q

x

603
Q

XT

604
Q

ZIFT

A

zygote intrafallopian transfer

605
Q

KVO

A

keep vein open

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