abbreviations Flashcards
1
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What does TPR refer to?
A
temperature, pulse, and respiration
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What does CF refer to?
A
cystic fibrosis
3
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What does QNS mean?
A
quantity not sufficient
4
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What does R refer to?
A
right
5
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What does DNAR mean?
A
Do not attempt resuscitation
6
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What does HCl refer to?
A
hydrochloric acid
7
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What does ETOH refer to?
A
ethyl alcohol
8
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What does Kg stand for?
A
kilogram
9
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What does RA stand for?
A
rheumatoid arthritis
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What does AST stand for?
A
aspartate aminotransferase
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What does PLT refer to?
A
platelet
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What does pH refer to?
A
hydrogen ion concentration
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What does Mg++ mean?
A
magnesium
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What does CPR mean?
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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What does D stand for?
A
day
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What does CNS stand for?
A
central nervous system
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What does N&V stand for?
A
nausea and vomiting
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What condition does AMI refer to?
A
acute myocardial infarction
19
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What does LE refer to?
A
lupus erythematosus (lupus)
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What does CVAD mean?
A
Central venous access device
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What does HH mean?
A
hemoglobin and hematocrit
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What does AV stand for?
A
arteriovenous; atrioventricular
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What does ID refer to?
A
identification, intradermal
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What does Gm stand for?
A
gram
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What does DOB refer to?
date of birth
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What does CK stand for?
creatine kinase
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What does Crit refer to?
hematocrit
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What does H2O stand for?
water
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What does EEG mean?
electroencephalogram
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What does req mean?
requisition
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What does cc mean?
cubic centimeter
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What does EBV refer to?
Epstein–Barr virus
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What does HGB stand for?
hemoglobin
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What does HDL stand for?
high-density lipoprotein
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What does ECU refer to?
emergency care unit
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What does SGPT refer to?
serum glutamic–pyruvic transaminase
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What does NSAID mean?
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug
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What does pre-op mean?
before operation
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What does K+ refer to?
potassium
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What does T4 stand for?
thyroxine (a thyroid hormone)
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What does ENT refer to?
ear, nose, and throat
42
What does p− mean?
after (post)
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What does RT stand for?
respiratory therapy
44
What does Rx mean?
treatment
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What does DNR stand for?
do not resuscitate
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What does Hg refer to?
mercury
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What does BS refer to?
blood sugar
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What does LD stand for?
lactic dehydrogenase
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What does IP mean?
inpatient
50
What does CO represent?
carbon monoxide; cardiac output
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What does protime stand for?
prothrombin time
52
What does TIBC mean?
total iron-binding capacity
53
What does pos mean?
positive
54
What are lytes?
electrolytes
55
What is the abbreviation for cholesterol?
Chol
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What does NaCl stand for?
sodium chloride
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What does NKA refer to?
no known allergy
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What does PET stand for?
positron emission tomography
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What does TB stand for?
tuberculosis, tuberculin
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What does IM stand for?
intramuscular
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What does SI stand for?
Systéme International (international system of units)
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What does SLE mean?
systemic lupus erythematosus
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What does ASO refer to?
antistreptolysin O
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What does MCHC refer to?
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
65
What does Dx stand for?
diagnosis
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What does water reactive mean?
water reactive
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What does PPBS mean?
postprandial blood sugar
68
What does noc mean?
night
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What does sed rate refer to?
erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
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What does HCG stand for?
human chorionic gonadotropin
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What does Pb stand for?
lead
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What does c− mean?
with (cum)
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What does MI stand for?
myocardial infarction
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What does ED stand for?
emergency department
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What does CABG stand for?
coronary artery bypass graft
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What does SC stand for?
subcutaneous
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What does WT stand for?
weight
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What does PNS stand for?
peripheral nervous system
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What does b.i.d. mean?
twice a day (bis in die)
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What does ESR stand for?
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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What does GTT refer to?
glucose tolerance test
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What does RIA stand for?
radioimmunoassay
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What does DM refer to?
diabetes mellitus; diastolic murmur
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What does T&C refer to?
type and crossmatch
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What does WBC stand for?
white blood cell
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What does ECHO stand for?
echocardiography; echocardiogram
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What is ECG an abbreviation for?
electrocardiogram
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What is Diff in medical terminology?
differential count of white blood cells
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What does LDL stand for?
low-density lipoprotein
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What does T3 refer to?
triiodothyronine (a thyroid hormone)
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What does Trig stand for?
triglycerides
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What does Path refer to?
pathology
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What is the abbreviation for chemistry?
Chem
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What does prep refer to?
prepare for
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What does R/O mean?
rule out
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What are Eos?
eosinophils
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What does NS stand for?
normal saline
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What does BP stand for?
blood pressure
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What does PICC stand for?
peripherally inserted central catheter
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What does VCU mean?
voiding cystourethrogram
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What does HIV stand for?
human immunodeficiency virus
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What does mono refer to?
monocyte; mononucleosis
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What does exc stand for?
excision
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What does MS refer to?
multiple sclerosis
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What does Mcg represent?
microgram
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What does PAP mean?
Papanicolaou test (smear)
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What does LH stand for?
luteinizing hormone
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What does cm refer to?
centimeter
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What does Peds refer to?
pediatrics
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What does SpGr mean?
specific gravity
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What does Fx refer to?
fracture
112
What does PT stand for?
prothrombin time/physical therapy
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What does C & S refer to?
culture & sensitivity
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What does BMP stand for?
basic metabolic profile
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What does UA stand for?
urinalysis
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What does Lat mean?
lateral
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What does pt stand for?
patient
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What does MCH stand for?
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
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What does Tx mean?
treatment
120
What are lymphs?
lymphocytes
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What does P stand for?
pulse; phosphorus
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What does ALT stand for?
alanine transaminase
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What does Hb stand for?
hemoglobin
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What does p/o mean?
postoperative
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What does HAV refer to?
hepatitis A virus
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What hormone is referred to as ACTH?
adrenocorticotropic hormone
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What does URI refer to?
upper respiratory infection
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What does OA stand for?
osteoarthritis
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What does SGOT stand for?
serum glutamic–oxaloacetic transaminase
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What does F represent in temperature?
Fahrenheit
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What does CVC stand for?
central venous catheter
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What does OD mean?
overdose
133
What does OB refer to?
obstetrics; occult blood
134
What is the meaning of ABO?
blood group system
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What does MCV stand for?
mean corpuscular volume
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What does Bx stand for?
biopsy
137
What does Staph refer to?
staphylococcus
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What does OR stand for?
operating room
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What does s− mean?
without
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What does Chemo stand for?
chemotherapy
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What does M stand for?
meter
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What does post-op refer to?
after operation
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What does CBC stand for?
complete blood count
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What does hx refer to?
history
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What does y/o mean?
years old
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What is DNA an abbreviation for?
deoxyribonucleic acid
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What are PMNs?
polymorphonuclear leukocytes
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What does NPO mean?
nothing by mouth
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What does DIC mean?
disseminated intravascular coagulation
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What does AML stand for?
acute myelocytic leukemia
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What does Mg stand for?
milligram
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What does CO2 stand for?
carbon dioxide
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What does CXR stand for?
chest x-ray
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What does CVA refer to?
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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What does sol refer to?
solution
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What does wd mean?
wound
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What does O2 represent?
oxygen
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What does T stand for?
temperature
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What does RR refer to?
recovery room
160
What does IV refer to?
intravenous
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What does PSA refer to?
prostate-specific antigen
162
What does AIDS stand for?
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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What does LP mean?
lumbar puncture
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What does C-section stand for?
cesarean section
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What does gluc mean?
glucose
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What is EMG an abbreviation for?
electromyogram
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What does CSF stand for?
cerebrospinal fluid
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What does Sx refer to?
symptoms
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What does GB stand for?
gallbladder
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What does FUO mean?
fever of unknown origin
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What does PP stand for?
postprandial (after a meal)
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What does TPN stand for?
total parenteral nutrition
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What does a.c. mean?
before meals
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What does FSH stand for?
follicle-stimulating hormone
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What does Dil mean?
dilute
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What does mm stand for?
millimeter
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What does ICU stand for?
intensive care unit
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What does p.c. mean?
after food/meals
179
What are PRBCs?
packed red blood cells
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What does CHF mean?
congestive heart failure
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What does Fe refer to?
iron
182
What does DKA stand for?
diabetic acidosis (ketoacidosis)
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What does mets refer to?
metastases
184
What does EMS stand for?
emergency medical service
185
What does CCU stand for?
coronary (cardiac) care unit; critical care unit
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What does HCT stand for?
hematocrit
187
What does FBS stand for?
fasting blood sugar
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What does lb refer to?
pound
189
What does c/o mean?
complaints of
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What does PTT mean?
partial thromboplastin time
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What does mL refer to?
milliliter
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What does OGTT mean?
oral glucose tolerance test
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What does CP stand for?
cerebral palsy; cleft palate
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What does L refer to?
left, liter
195
What does IVP stand for?
intravenous pyelogram
196
What does CAD mean?
coronary artery disease
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What does MRI stand for?
magnetic resonance imaging
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What is the abbreviation for bilirubin?
bili
199
What does PaCO2 refer to?
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
200
What does FH stand for?
family history
201
What does EKG refer to?
electrocardiogram
202
What does neg mean?
negative
203
What are polys in medical terminology?
polymorphonuclear leukocytes
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What does HBV stand for?
hepatitis B virus
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What does ER stand for?
emergency room
206
What does VD stand for?
venereal disease
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What does HBsAg refer to?
hepatitis B surface antigen
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What does s.q. stand for?
subcutaneously
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What does VAD stand for?
vascular access device
210
What does PaO2 stand for?
partial pressure of oxygen
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What does bpm mean?
beats per minute
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What does GYN stand for?
gynecology
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What is the abbreviation for albumin?
alb
214
What does DPT stand for?
diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus
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What does Na+ mean?
sodium
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What is ADH an abbreviation for?
antidiuretic hormone
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What does MMR stand for?
measles-mumps-rubella
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What does SAD mean?
seasonal affective disorder
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What does UTI stand for?
urinary tract infection
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What are T cells?
lymphocytes from the thymus
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What does RBC stand for?
red blood cell or red blood count
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What does SA stand for?
sinoatrial
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What does Aq represent in medical terminology?
water (aqua)
224
What does TIA stand for?
transient ischemic attack
225
What does h/o mean?
history of
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What does PO stand for?
orally (per os)
227
What does h mean?
hour
228
What is the meaning of Ca in medical terms?
calcium
229
What does Oz represent?
ounce
230
What is BUN an abbreviation for?
blood urea nitrogen
231
What does GH refer to?
growth hormone
232
What does BMR refer to?
basal metabolic rate
233
What does STAT mean?
immediately (statum)
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What does OP mean?
outpatient
235
What does C stand for?
Celsius; centigrade
236
What does FS stand for?
frozen section
237
What does ALL refer to in medical terms?
acute lymphocytic leukemia
238
What does TAT mean?
turnaround time
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What does O&P stand for?
ova and parasite
240
What does DVT stand for?
deep vein thrombosis
241
What does NG stand for?
nasogastric
242
What does HCV mean?
hepatitis C virus
243
What does PPD stand for?
purified protein derivative (TB test)
244
What does COPD refer to?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
245
What does ESRD mean?
end-stage renal disease
246
What does PVC stand for?
premature ventricular contraction
247
What does PKU mean?
phenylketonuria
248
What does ABG stand for?
arterial blood gases
249
What does n/t refer to?
numbness and tingling
250
What does h.s. mean?
at bedtime (hora somni)
251
What is aPTT?
activated partial thromboplastin time
252
What does ELISA stand for?
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
253
What does ad lib mean?
as desired
254
What does Strep mean?
streptococcus
255
What does RPR stand for?
rapid plasma reagin
256
What does od stand for?
once daily
257
What does TSH refer to?
thyroid-stimulating hormone
258
What does CMV refer to?
cytomegalovirus
259
What does CML stand for?
chronic myelogenous leukemia
260
What does GI stand for?
gastrointestinal
261
What does PRN mean?
as necessary (pro re nata)
262
What does CAT refer to?
computed axial tomography
263
What does UV mean?
ultraviolet
264
What are segs?
segmented white blood cells
265
What is a CT scan?
computed tomography scan
266
What does STD stand for?
sexually transmitted disease
267
What does DRG mean?
diagnosis-related group
