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