abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
BPH
A
benign prostatic hyperplasia
2
Q
DRE
A
digital rectal examination
3
Q
ED
A
erectile dysfunction
4
Q
GU
A
genitourinary
5
Q
HPV
A
Human papillomavirus
6
Q
HSV
A
herpes simplex virus
7
Q
NSU
A
nonspecific urethritis
8
Q
PID
A
pelvic inflammatory disease
9
Q
PIN
A
prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia; precursor of prostate cancer
10
Q
PSA
A
prostate specific antigen
11
Q
PVP
A
photoselective vaporization of the prostate; greenlight PVP
12
Q
RPR
A
rapid plasma regain (test) a test for syphilis
13
Q
STD
A
sexually transmitted disease
14
Q
STI
A
sexually transmitted infection
15
Q
TRUS
A
transrectal ultrasound (examination) test to assess the prostate and guide precise placement of a biopsy needle
16
Q
TUIP
A
transurethral incision of the prostate
17
Q
TUMT
A
transurethral microwave thermotherapy
18
Q
TUNA
A
transurethral needle ablation
19
Q
TURP
A
transurethral resection of prostate
