Abbreviation #4 Flashcards
0
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Bx
A
Biopsy
Removal of living tissue
1
Q
BCC
A
Basal cell carcinoma
Epithelial tumor arising from epidermis
2
Q
CMV
A
Cytomegalovirus
Herpes type virus
3
Q
Decub
A
Pressure ulcer
Erosion of skin caused by prolonged pressure
4
Q
Derm
A
Dermatology
Study of skin
5
Q
I&D
A
Incision and drainage
Surgical cut
6
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ID
A
Intradermal
Pertaining to within the skin
7
Q
SLE
A
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Chronic inflammatory disease
8
Q
SqCCA
A
Squamous cell carcinoma
Malignant growth
9
Q
Staph
A
Staphylococcus grape clusters
10
Q
Strep
A
Streptococcus
Twisted chain
11
Q
Subcut
A
Subcutaneous
Pertaining to under the skin
12
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TD
A
Transdermal
Pertaining to through the skin
13
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EP
A
Established patient
14
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ER
A
Emergency room
15
Q
ESR
A
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
16
Q
FBS
A
Fasting blood sugar
Blood test
17
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FDA
A
Food and drug administration
18
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FH
A
Family history
19
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FL
A
Fluid
