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AAA

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abdominal aortic aneurysm

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AB

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Abortion

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ABGs

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arterial blood gases

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AC

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acromioclavicular (joint)

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ACE inhibitor

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angiotensin-converting enzyme

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ACL

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anterior cruciate ligament

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ACLS

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support

(CPR plus drugs and defibrillation)

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ACS

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acute coronary syndrome

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AD

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Alzheimer Disease

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ADH

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antidiuretic hormone

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ADP

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adenosine diphosphate

ADP blockers are used to prevent cardiovascular related death

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AED

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automatic external defibrillator

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AF, a-fib

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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

  • tumor marker for liver cancer*
  • present in amniotic fluid indicate increased risk of neurologic birth defects*
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AICD

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automatic implantable cardioverter -defibrillator

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AKA

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above knee amputation

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AKI

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Acute Kidney Injury

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alk phos

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alkaline phosphatase

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ALS

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

(Lou Gehrig Disease)

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ALT, AST

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alanine transaminase, aspartate transaminase

enzymes measured in blood to evaluate liver function

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AMI

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acute myocardial infaction

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ANA

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antinuclear antibody

(indicator of lupus)

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ARB

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angiotensin II receptor-blocker

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ARDS
acute respiratory distress sydrome
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ARF, CRF
Acute Renal Failure Chronic Renal Failure
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ART
Assisted Reproductive Techniques *including IVF and sperm donation*
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ARVD
arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
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AS
aortic stenosis
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ASD
atrial septal defect
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AV, A-V
atrioventricular
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AVM
Arteriovenous malformation: congenital tangle of arteries and veins in the cerebrum
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AVR
aortic valve replacement
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BAL
bronchoalveolar lavage
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BBB
bundle branch block
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BBB
Blood-brain barrier
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BE
Barium Enima
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BKA
below knee amputation
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BM
Bowel Movement
40
BNP
brain natriuretic peptide
41
BP
blood pressure
42
BPH
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
43
BRBPR
bright red blood per rectum Hematochezia
44
BRCA1, BRCA2
BReast CAncer 1 & 2 genetic mutations associated with risk of breast cancer
45
Broch
bronchoscopy
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BSE
Breast Self Examination
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BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
48
C&S
culture and sensitivity testing
49
C-section CS
Cesarean section
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C1 - C7
cervical vertebrae
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Ca
calcium
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CA-125
protein marker elevated in ovarian cancer
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CABG
coronary artery bypass grafting
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CAD
coronary artery disease
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CAPD
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
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Cath
catheterization
57
CCTA
coronary computed tomography angiography
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CCU
coronary care unit
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CD
Celiac Disease
60
CF
cystic fibrosis
61
CHF
congestive heart failure
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CHO3-
bicarbonate (an electrolyte conserved by the kidney)
63
CIC
Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
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CIN
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
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CIS
Carcinoma in Situ
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CK
creatine kinase (enzyme released after injury to heart muscle)
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CKD
Chronic Kidney Disease
68
Cl-
Chloride (electrolyte excreted by the kidney)
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CMC
carpometacarpal (joint)
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CNS
Central Nervous System
71
CoA
coarctation of the aorta
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CrCl
Creatinine Clearance
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CRF
Chronic Renal Failure
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CRT
cardiac resynchronization therapy
78
CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluit
79
CT
Computed Tomography
80
CT-PE
chest CT for pulmonary emboli
81
CTE
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
82
CTNI *or* cTnI : CTNT *or* cTnT
cardiac troponin-I and cardiac troponin-T (protien released into bloodstream after myocardial injury)
83
CTPA
computed tomography pulmonary angiogram
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CTS
carpal tunnel syndrome
85
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident
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CVS
Chorionic Villus Sampling
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Cx
Cervix
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CXR
chest x-ray (film)
89
cysto
cystoscopic examination
90
D&C
Dilation & curettage
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DCIS
Ductal Carcinoma in situ a precancerous breast lesion
92
DES
drug-eluting stent
93
DEXA or DXA
dual-energy x-ray absorpiometry
94
DI
Diabetes Insipidus Antidiuretic Hormone is not secreted.
95
DJD
degenerative joint disease (Osteoarthritis)
96
DLCO
diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
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DM
Diabetes Melliuts Insulin is not secreted adequately
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DMARD
disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
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DO
doctor of osteopathy
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DOAC
direct oral anticoagulant
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DOE
dyspnea on exertion
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DPT
diptheria, pertussis, tetanus (vaccination for infants)
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DRE
Digital Rectal Examination
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DSA
digital subtraction angiography
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DTRs
deep tendon reflexes
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DUB
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
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DVT
deep vein thrombosis
108
EBUS
endobronchial ultrasound
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ECG (or EKG)
electrocardiography
110
ECHO
echocardiography
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ECMO
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
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ED
Erectile Dysfunction
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EEG
Electroencephalography
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EF
ejection fraction (measure of amount of blood pumped out of heart with each beat)
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EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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eGFR
estimated glomerular filtration rate
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EMG
electromyography
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EPI
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
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EPO
erythropoietin
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EPS
electrophysiology study
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ERCP
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
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ESLD
End Stage Liver Disease
123
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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ESRD
end-stage renal disease
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ESWL
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
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ETT
exercise tolerance test
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ETT-MIBI
exercise tolerance test combined with a radioactive tracer
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EUS
Endoscopic Ultrasonography
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EVAR
endovascular aneurysm repair
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FEV1
forced expiratory volume in 1 second
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FFR
fractional flow reserve
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FHR
Fetal Heart Rate
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FNA
Fine Needle Aspiration
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FOBT
Fecal Occult Blood Test
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FSH
Follicle-stimulating Hormone
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FVC
forced vital capacity (amount of gas that can be forcibly and rapidly exhaled after a full inspiration)
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Fx
fracture
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G
Gravida (Pregnant)
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G tube
Gastrostomy (Feeding) Tube
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GABA
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (neurotransmitter)
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GAVE
Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia dilated small blood vessels in the antrum
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GB
Gallbladder
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GERD
GastroEsophageal Refulx Disease
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GI
Gastrointestinal
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GnRH
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (stimulates release of FSH and LH)
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GU
Genitourinary
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HBV
Hepatitis B Virus
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hCG (or HCG)
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
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HD
hemodialysis
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HDL
high-density lipoprotein
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HDN
Hemolytic Disease of a newborn
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HNP
herniated nucleus pulposus
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HPV
Human Papillomavirus
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HRT
Hormone Replacement Therapy
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HsCRP
high-sensitivity C-reactive protein
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HSG
Hysterosalpingography
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HSV
Herpes Simplex Virus
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HTN
hypertension
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IABP
intra-aortic balloon pump
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IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn Disease)
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IC
interstitial cystitis (chronic inflammation of the bladder wall)
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ICA
invasive coronary angiography
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ICD
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
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ICP
Intracranial pressure (normal is 5 to 15 mm Hg)
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ICU
Intensive Care Unit
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IDC
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
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IM
intramuscular
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IRDS
Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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IUD
Intrauterine Device (contraceptive)
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IVF
In Vitro Fertilization
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IVP
intravenous pyelogram
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IVUS
intravascular ultrasound
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J-tube
Jejunostomy (feeding) Tube
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K+
potassium (an electrolyte)
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KUB
kidney, ureters and bladder
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L1 to L5
lumbar vertebrae
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LAC
Laparoscopic-assisted Colectomy
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LAD
left anterior descending (coronary artery)
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LBBB
left bundle branch block
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LDL
low-density lipoproteing
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LEEP
Loop Electrocautery Excision Procedure
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LFTs
Liver Function Tests alk phos, bilirubin, AST, ALT
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LH
Luteinizing Hormone
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LLL
left lower lobe (of lung)
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LMP
Last Menstrual Period
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LMWH
low-molecular-weight heparin
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LP
Lumbar Puncture
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LUL
left upper lobe (of lung)
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LV
left ventricle
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LVAD
left venticle assist device
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LVEF
left ventricular ejection fraction
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LVH
left ventricular hypertrophy
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MAC
Monitored anesthetic care
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MCL
medial collateral ligament of the knee
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MDI
metered-dose inhaler
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MG
Myasthenia gravis
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MI
myocardial infarction
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MRA
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
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MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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MS
Multiple Sclerosis
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MUGA
multiple-gated acquisition scan
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multip
multipara; multiparous
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MVP
mitral valve prolapse
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Na+
sodium (an electrolyte)
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NASH
NonAlcoholic SteatoHepatitis | (fatty liver)
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NG tube
Nasogastric Tube
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NPO
Nothing By Mouth (nil per os)
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NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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NSCLC
non-small cell lung cancer
210
NSR
normal sinus rhythm
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NSTEMI
non-ST elevation MI
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NSU
Nonspecific Urethritis (not due to gonorrhea or chlamydia)
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NT-proBNP
N-terminal pro-peptide of BNP
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OA
osteoarthritis
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OB GYN
Obstetrics Gynecology
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ORIF
open reduction/internal fixation
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ortho
orthopedics
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OSA
obstructive sleep apnea
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OT
occupational therapy
220
P
phosphorus
221
PAC
premature atrial contraction
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PaCO2
carbon dioxide partial pressure (amount of carbon dioxide in arterial blood)
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PAD
peripheral arterial disease
224
PaO2
oxygen partial pressure (amount of oxygen in arterial blood)
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Pap test
test for cervical or vaginal cancer
226
para 2-0-1-2
Example of a woman's reproductive history 2 full term infants, o preterm, 1 abortion, 2 living children
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PCA
Patient-controlled analgesia
228
PCI
percutaneous coronary intervention
229
PCP
Pneumocystis pneumonia
230
PD
peritoneal dialysis
231
PDA
patent ductus arteriosus
232
PE
pulmonary embolus
233
PE
pulmonary embolism
234
PEEP
positive end-expiratory pressure
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PEG Tube
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube (feeding tube)
236
PEJ Tube
Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy | (feeding tube)
237
PEP
positive expiratory pressure
238
PET
Positron Emission Tomography
239
PFTs
pulmonary function tests
240
pH
potential hydrogen (scale to indicate degree of acidity or alkalinity)
241
PID
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
242
PIN
Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia
243
PKD
polycystic kidney disease
244
PKU
Phylketonuria (baby is unable to break down an amino acid, phenylalanine)
245
PMS
Premenstrual Syndrome
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PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
247
PNS
Peripheral Nervous System
248
PPD
purified protein derivative
249
primip
primipara; primiparous
250
PSA
Prostate-specific Antigen
251
PSRS
Proton Stereotactic Radiosurgery
252
PT
physical therapy
253
PTHC
Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography
254
PUD
Peptic Ulcer Disease
255
PUL
percutaneous ultrasound lithotripsy
256
PVC
premature ventricular contraction
257
PVP
Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate
258
RA
rheumatoid arthritis
259
RALP
Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy
260
RBBB
right bundle branch block
261
RDS
respiratory distress syndrome (newborn infant)
262
RF
rheumatoid factor
263
RLL
right lower lobe (of lung)
264
RML
right middle lobe (of lung)
265
ROM
range of motion
266
RP
retrograde pyelography
267
RPR
Rapid Plasma Reagin (test) (Test for syphillis)
268
RSV
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
269
RSV
respiratory syncytial virus
270
RUL
right upper lobe (of lung)
271
RV
residual volumne
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SA, S-A node
sinoatrial node
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SABA
short-acting beta agonist (for relief of asthma symptoms)
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SC
sternoclavicular joint
275
SCD
sudden cardiac death
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SCLC
small cell lung-cancer
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SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
278
SLN biopsy SNB
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
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SOB
shortness of breath
280
SOB
shortness of breath
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sp gr
specific gravity
282
SPECT
single photon emission computed tomography
283
STD
Sexually Transmitted Disease
284
STEMI
ST elevation myocardial infarction
285
STI
Sexually Transmitted Infection
286
SVT
supraventricular tachycardia
287
Sz
Seizure
288
T-Tube
Special Tube placed in the bile duct for drainage into a small pouch on the outside of the body
289
T1 to T12
thoracic vertebrae
290
TAH-BSO
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
291
TAVR
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
292
TB
tuberculosis
293
TBI
Traumatic Brain Injury
294
TEE
transesophageal echocardiography
295
TENS
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (using a battery powered device)
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TEVAR
thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair
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TGA
transposition of the great arteries
298
THR/THA
total hip replacement/arthroplasty
299
TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack Temporary interference with the blood supply to the brain
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TKR/TKA
total knee replacement/arthroplasty
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TLC
total lung capacity
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TLE
Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
303
TMJ
temporomandibular joint
304
tPA
Tissue Plasminogen Activator Clot-dissolving drug used as therapy for a stroke
305
tPA
tissue-type plasminogen activator
306
TPN
Total Parenteral Nutrition Intravenous solutions contain sugar, amino acids, electrolytes and vitamins
307
TRUS
Transrectal Ultrasound (Test to assess the prostate and guide precise placement of a biopsy needle)
308
TUIP
Transurethral Incision of the Prostate
309
TUMT
Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy
310
TUNA
Transurethral Needle Ablation
311
TURP
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
312
UA
unstable angina
313
UA
urinalysis
314
UAE
Uterine Artery Embolization
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URI
upper respiratory infection
316
UTI
urinary tract infection
317
VATS
video-assisted thoracic surgery
318
VC
vital capacity (the max volume of air expelled from the lung after taking the deepest possible breath)
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VF
ventricular fibrillation
320
VH
Vaginal Hysterectomy
321
VSD
ventricular septal defect
322
VT
ventricular tachycardia
323
Vt
tidal volume (amount of air inhaled and exhaled during a normal ventilation)
324
WPW
Woff-Parkinson-White syndrome
325
½P
Hemiparesis
326
gm, g
gram
327
IV
intravenous
328
mg
milligram
329
ml, mL
milliliter
330
Pt
patient
331
Rx
Prescription
332
ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone
333
TSH
thyroid stimulating hormone
334
PTH
parathyroid hormone
335
GH
growth hormone
336
PRL
prolactin
337
T4
thyroxine - tetraiodothyronine
338
T3
triiodothyronine
339
OT, OXT
oxytocin

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