Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
BRCA -1 or 2
A
breast cancer gene
1
Q
AFP
A
alpha fetoprotein
2
Q
CIS
A
carcinoma-in-situ (should have the hyphens)
2
Q
BSE
A
breast self-examination
3
Q
FHR
A
fetal heart rate
3
Q
D&C
A
dilation & curettage
4
Q
G
A
gravida
5
Q
hCG
A
human chorionic gonadotropin
5
Q
HPV
A
human papilloma virus
6
Q
HRT
A
hormone replacement therapy
6
Q
IVF
A
in-vitro fertilization
7
Q
LEEP
A
loop electrocautery excision procedure
8
Q
LMP
A
last menstrual period
9
Q
PID
A
pelvic inflammatory disease
