Abbreviations Flashcards
AP
anteroposterior
ABG
arterial blood gas
AC
air conduction
ACE
angiotensin-converting enzyme (inhibitor)
ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone
ADH
antidiuretic hormone
AED
automatic external defibrillator
AICD
automatic implantable cardioverter–defibrillator
AIDS
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
AP
anteroposterior
ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome
ARF
acute renal failure
ARMD, AMD
age-related macular degeneration
Ast
astigmatism
AV
atrioventricular; arteriovenous
BC
bone conduction
BCC
basal cell carcinoma
BE
barium enema
BG
blood glucose
BM
bowel movement
BMI
body mass index
BMT
bone marrow transplant
BNO
bladder neck obstruction
BP
blood pressure
BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia; benign prostatic hypertrophy
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
Bx, bx
biopsy
C&S
culture and sensitivity
C1, C2 to C7
first cervical vertebra, second cervical vertebra, and so on
CA
cancer; chronological age; cardiac arrest
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
Cath
catheter, catheterization
CBC
complete blood count
CC
cardiac catheterization; chief complaint
CF
cystic fibrosis
CHB
complete heart block
CHF
congestive heart failure
CNS
central nervous system
CO2
carbon dioxide
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP
cerebral palsy
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
CRF
chronic renal failure
CS, C-section
cesarean section
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
CT
computed tomography
CTL
cytotoxic T lymphocyte
CTS
carpal tunnel syndrome
CV
cardiovascular
CVA
cerebrovascular accident; costovertebral angle
CXR
chest x-ray, chest radiograph
cysto
cystoscopy
D&C
dilation and curettage
D.O., DO
Doctor of Osteopathy
Derm
dermatology
DM
diabetes mellitus
DPT
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
DRE
digital rectal examination
DVT
deep vein thrombosis (also called deep venous thrombosis)
Dx
diagnosis
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus
ECCE
extracapsular cataract extraction
ECG, EKG
electrocardiogram; electrocardiography
ED
erectile dysfunction
EEG
electroencephalography, electroencephalogram
EGD
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
ELISA
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (test to detect anti-HIV antibodies)
ENT
ear, nose, and throat
ESRD
end-stage renal disease
ESWL
extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
ETT
endotracheal tube
EU
excretory urography
FBG
fasting blood glucose
FBS
fasting blood sugar
FH
family history
FVC
forced vital capacity
Fx
fracture
G
gravida (pregnant)
GC
gonorrhea
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
GFR
glomerular filtration rate
GH
growth hormone
GI
gastrointestinal
GTT
glucose tolerance test
GYN
gynecology
HCO3
bicarbonate
HD
hemodialysis
HDL
high-density lipoprotein
HF
heart failure
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
HNP
herniated nucleus pulposus (herniated disk)
HPV
human papillomavirus
HRT
hormone replacement therapy
HTN
hypertension
I&D
incision and drainage; irrigation and debridement
IAS
interatrial septum
IBD
inflammatory bowel disease
IBS
irritable bowel syndrome
ICD
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
IOL
intraocular lens
IOP
intraocular pressure
IV
intravenous
IVC
inferior vena cava
IVF
in vitro fertilization
IVFA
intravenous fluorescein angiography
IVP
intravenous pyelogram; intravenous pyelography
IVS
interventricular septum
IVU
intravenous urogram; intravenous urography
KUB
kidney, ureter, bladder (radiographic examination)
L1, L2 to L5
first lumbar vertebra, second lumbar vertebra, and so on
LA
left atrium
LASIK
laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis
LAT, lat
lateral
LDL
low-density lipoprotein
LES
lower esophageal sphincter
LH
luteinizing hormone
LLQ
left lower quadrant
LMP
last menstrual period
LP
lumbar puncture
LUQ
left upper quadrant
LV
left ventricle
MD
muscular dystrophy, macular degeneration
MEG
magnetoencephalography
MG
myasthenia gravis
MI
myocardial infarction
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
MS
mitral stenosis; musculoskeletal; multiple sclerosis; mental status; magnesium sulfate
MSI
magnetic source imaging
MVP
mitral valve prolapse
NG
nasogastric
NMT
nebulized mist treatment
O.D.
Doctor of Optometry
O2
oxygen
OB
obstetrics
OB-GYN
obstetrics and gynecology
OCP
oral contraceptive pill
OGTT
oral glucose tolerance test
OM
otitis media
OR
operating room
OSA
obstructive sleep apnea
PA
posteroanterior; pernicious anemia; pulmonary artery; physician assistant
Pap
Papanicolaou (test)
para 1, 2, 3
unipara, bipara, tripara (number of viable births)
PCI
percutaneous coronary intervention
PCO2, PaCO2, pCO2
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
PCP
Pneumocystis pneumonia; primary care physician
PD
peritoneal dialysis
PE
physical examination; pulmonary embolism; pressure-equalizing tube
PERRLA
pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
PET
positron emission tomography
PFT
pulmonary function test
PGH
pituitary growth hormone
pH
degree of acidity or alkalinity
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
PKD
polycystic kidney disease
PSA
prostate-specific antigen
PSG
polysomnography
PTCA
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
PTH
parathyroid hormone
PUD
peptic ulcer disease
RA
right atrium
RA
rheumatoid arthritis
RAIU
radioactive iodine uptake
RBC
red blood cell
RGB
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
RK
radial keratotomy
RLQ
right lower quadrant
RP
retrograde pyelography
RUQ
right upper quadrant
RV
right ventricle
S1, S2 to S5
first sacral vertebra, second sacral vertebra, and so on
SA
sinoatrial (node)
SAT
saturation
SIDS
sudden infant death syndrome
SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus; slit-lamp examination
SOB
shortness of breath
SPECT
single-photon emission computed tomography
STI
sexually transmitted infection
SVC
superior vena cava
T1, T2 to T12
first thoracic vertebra, second thoracic vertebra, and so on
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
TB
tuberculosis
THR
total hip replacement
TIA
transient ischemic attack
TRAM
transverse rectus abdominis muscle
TRUS
transrectal ultrasonography
TSH
thyroid-stimulating hormone
TSS
toxic shock syndrome
TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate
TVH
total vaginal hysterectomy
UA
urinalysis
URI
upper respiratory infection
US
ultrasonography, ultrasound
UTI
urinary tract infection
VA
visual acuity
VCUG
voiding cystourethrogram; voiding cystourethrography
VD
venereal disease
WBC
white blood cell