Abrv - Common Flashcards
1
Q
ABG
A
Arterial blood gas
2
Q
ACE
A
Angiotensin converting enzyme
3
Q
Ach
A
Acetylcholine
4
Q
AChE
A
Acetylcholinesterase
5
Q
ADCC
A
Antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity
6
Q
AFP
A
Alpha fetoprotein
7
Q
AIDS
A
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
8
Q
AP
A
Anteriorposterior
9
Q
BMD
A
Bone mineral density
or
Bone mass density
10
Q
BPH
A
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy)
11
Q
CEA
A
Carcinoembryonic antigen
12
Q
CHD
A
Congenital heart disease
13
Q
CHF
A
Congestive heart failure
14
Q
CML
A
Chronic myelogenous (granulocytic) leukemia
15
Q
CMV
A
Cytomegalovirus
16
Q
COPD
A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
17
Q
Cox-1(2)
A
Cyclooxygenase-1(2)
18
Q
CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
19
Q
CRP
A
C-reactive protein
20
Q
CSF
A
Cerebrospinal fluid, Colony stimulating factor
21
Q
CT
A
Computerized tomography
22
Q
CTL
A
Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte
23
Q
CVA
A
Cerebrovascular accident
24
Q
CVA
A
Costovertebral angle
25
D and C
Dilatation and curettage
26
DCIS
Ductal carcinoma in situ
27
DES
Diethylstibesltrol
28
DHEA
Dehydroepiandrosterone
29
DHT
Dihydrotestosterone
30
DTP
Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
31
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
32
Dx
Diagnosis
33
EBM
Evidence Based Medicine
34
EBV
Epstein-Barr Virus
35
ECG
Electrocardiogram
36
EEG
Electroencephalogram
37
EGF
Epidermal growth factor
38
EM
Electron microscope
39
EMG
Electromyogram
40
EMT
Emergency medical technician
41
ENT
Ear, nose and throat
42
ESR
Erythrocytic sedimentation rate
43
ESRD
End-stage renal disease
44
FAP
Familial adenomatous polyposis
45
FAS
Fetal alcohol syndrome
46
FCC
Familial colorectal cancer
47
FTA-ABS
Fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbed
48
FFT
Failure to thrive
49
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
50
GFAP
Glial fibrillary acidic protein
51
GOO
Gastric outlet obstruction
52
GVHD
Graft-versus-host disease
53
H & P
History and Physical
54
Hb
Hemoglobin
55
HBV
Hepatitis B virus
56
hCG
Human chorionic gonadotropin
57
Hct
Hematocrit
58
HCV
Hepatitis C virus
59
HCV
Hepatitis C (PCR polymerase chain reaction)
60
HDL
High density lipoprotein
61
HDV
Hepatitis D virus
62
HHV
Human herpesvirus
63
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
64
HLA
Human Leukocyte Antigens
65
HNPCC
Hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer
66
HPV
Human papillomavirus
67
HRP
Hormone replacement therapy
68
HTLV
Human T-lymphotropic virus
69
IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease
70
IBS(D)
Irritable bowel syndrome (disease)
71
ICD
Implantable cardiac defibrillator
72
ICSI
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
73
ICU
Intensive Care Unit
74
ID
Intradermal
75
IFA
Indirect immunofluorescence assay
76
Ig
Immunoglobulin
77
IGT
Impaired glucose tolerance
78
IL
Interleukin
79
IM
Intramuscular
80
IOP
Intraocular pressure
81
ITC
In the Canal (hearing device)
82
ITE
In the Ear (hearing device)
83
ITP
Immune (Idiopathic) thrombocytopenia purpura
84
IU
International Unit
85
IUD
Intrauterine contraceptive device
86
IUGR
Intrauterine growth restriction (retardation)
87
IV
Intravenous
88
IVC
Intravenous Cholangiogram
89
IVF
In vitro fertilization
90
JCML
Juvenile chronic myelogenous (myelomonocytic) leukemia
91
JIP
Juvenile intestinal polyp
92
JPC
Juvenile polyposis coli
93
JPS
Juvenile polyposis syndrome
94
KUB
Kidney, ureter, and bladder
95
LAVH
Laparoscopic-assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
96
LDH
Lactate dehydrogenase
97
LDL
Low-density lipoprotein
98
LGV
Lymphogranuloma venereum
99
LHRD
Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone
100
LLL
Left Lower Lobe (lung)
101
LLQ
Left Lower Quadrant (abdomen)
102
LMP
Last menstrual period
103
LP
Lumbar puncture
104
LPA
Left Pulmonary Artery
105
LSCS
Lower segment Cesarian section
106
LUL
Left upper lobe (lung)
107
LVF
Left ventricular failure
108
LVF
Left ventricular function
109
MAB
Monoclonal antibody
110
MAC
Membrane attack complex
111
MAO
Monoamine oxidase
112
MCAT
Monocyte chemotactic and activating factor
113
MCD
Minimal Change Disease
114
MCD
Mean Corpuscular Diameter
115
MCD
Medullary Cystic Disease
116
MCH
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
117
MCHC
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration
118
MCTD
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
119
MDR
Minimal Daily Requirement
120
MHC
Major Histocompatibility Complex
121
MI
Myocardial Infarction
122
MIC
Macrophage Inhibitory Cytokine
123
MM
Meningomyelocele
124
MM
Multiple Myeloma
125
MM
Malignant Melanoma
126
MMR
Measle, mumps, rubella vaccine
127
MND
Motor Neuron Disease
128
MPO
Myeloperoxidase
129
MPS
Mucopolysacchariosis
130
MRA
Magnetic Resonance Angiogram
131
MRCP
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
132
MRD
Minimal Residual Disease
133
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
134
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
135
MS
Multiple Sclerosis
136
MSUD
Maple Syrup Urine Disease
137
MVP
Mitral Valve Prolapse
138
NICU
Newborn (Neonatal) Intensive Care Unit
139
NICU
Neurologic Intensive Care Unit
140
NP
Nurse Practitioner
141
NSAID
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
142
NTD
Neural Tube Defect
143
OBS
Organic Brain Syndrome
144
OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
145
OCP
Oral Contraceptive Pill
146
OCPD
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
147
OR
Operating Room
148
PAD
Peripheral Artery Disease
149
PAS
Periodic Acid-Schiff (stain)
150
PAS
Physician-Assisted Suicide
151
PAT
Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
152
PCA
Patient-Controlled Analgesia
153
PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
154
PCP
Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia
155
QNS
Quantity not sufficient
156
R/O
Rule out
157
RA
Rheumatoid arthritis
158
RDA
Recommended dietary (daily) allowance
159
RDS
Respiratory distress syndrome
160
RF
Rheumatoid factor
161
RLL
Right lower lobe (lung)
162
RLQ
Right lower quadrant (abdomen)
163
RML
Right middle lobe (lung)
164
RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus
165
SARS
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
166
SGA
Small for gestational age
167
SGOT
Serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase
168
SGPT
Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase
169
SSPE
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
170
STD
Sexually transmitted disease
171
TB
Tuberculosis
172
TGF
Transforming growth factor
173
Th
T-helper cell
174
TMJ
Temporal-mandibular joint
175
TNF
Tumor necrosis factor
176
Tpa
Tissue thromboplastin activator
177
TPN
Total parenteral nutrition
178
TTP
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
179
UA
Urinalysis
180
UTI
Urinary tract infection
181
WNL
Within normal limits
