Acronimos Flashcards

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A1C Test (Hemoglobin A1C Test)

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Prueba de hemoglobina glicosílada

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ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)

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Ligamento anterior cruzado

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ADD (Attention deficit disorder)

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Trastorno de déficit de atención

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ADHD (Attention Deficit with hyperactivity disorder)

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Trastorno de déficit de atención con hiperactividad

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AIDS (Acquired inmunodeficiency syndrome)

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Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia adquirida -SIDA

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BMI (Body mass index)

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Indice de masa corporal

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CAT scan/ CT scan (Computarized axial tomography/ Computerized tomography)

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Tomografía axial computarizada/ Tomografía computarizada

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CBC (Complete Blood Count)

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Conteo completo de glóbulos

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CMV (Citomegalovirus)

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Citomegalovirus

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COPD (Chronic Obstructive pulmonary Disease)

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Enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica- EPOC

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CPAP Machine (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)

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Máquina de presión positiva continua de las vías respiratorias

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D&C (Dilation & Curettage)

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Legrado

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DNI (Do not intubate)

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Orden de no intubar

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DNR (Do not resuscitate)

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Orden de no resucitar

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DPT/ T-DAP shot (Difteria, Pertusis, Tetanus)

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Vacuna contra la difteria, tosferina y tétano

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DVT (Deep vein thrombosis)

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Trombosis venosa profunda

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ECG (Echo) (Echocardiogram)

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Ecocardiograma

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EEG (Electroencephalogram)

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Electroencefalograma

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EGD (Esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy)

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Esofagogastroduodenoscopía

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EKG (Electrocardiogram)

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Electrocardiograma

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FMLA (Family and medical leave act)

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Ley para permisos médicos y familiares

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GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)

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Enfermedad de reflujo gastroesofágico

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HDL (High density lipoprotein)

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Lipoproteína de alta densidad (colesterol bueno)

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HIV (Human inmunodeficiency virus)

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Virus de inmunodeficiencia humana-VIH

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HPV (Human Papiloma Virus)

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Virus de papiloma humano

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ICU (Intensive care unit)

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Unidad de cuidados intensivos

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IEP (Individualized education program)

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Programa de educación individualizada

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INR Test (International Normalized Ratio)

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Prueba de tiempo de protombina

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IUD (Intrauterine device)

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Dispositivo intrauterino

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LDL (Low density lipoprotein)

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Lipoproteína de baja densidad (Colesterol Malo)

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LEEP (Loop electrosurgical excision procedure)

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Procedimiento de excisión electroquirúrgica con asa

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MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps & Rubella)

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Vacuna contra sarampión, paperas y rubeola

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MRI (Magnetic Resonance Image)

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Imagen de resonancia magnética

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MRN (Medical record number)

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Número de expediente médico

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MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)

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Estafilococo Auereus Resistente a la Meticilina

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NICU (Neonatal intensive care unit)

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Unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales

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NP (Nurse practitioner)

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Enfermera especializada

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OT-PT (Occupational Therapy-Physical Therapy)

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Terapia ocupacional-Terapia física

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PCP (Primary care doctor)

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Doctor de cuidados primarios/ doctor de cabecera

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PET Scan (Positron emission tomography)

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Tomografía de emisión de positrones

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PICC Line (Peripherally Inserted central catheter)

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Cateter central insertado perifericamente

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PKU (Phenylketonuria (Test))

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Prueba de fenilcetonuria

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PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)

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Síndrome Pre-menstrual

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PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)

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Trastorno de estrés post traumático

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RN (Registered nurse)

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Enfermera certificada

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SIDS (Sudden infant death syndrome (Crib death))

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Síndrome de muerte súbita infantil (muerte de cuna)

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STD (Sexually Transmitted disease)

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Enfermedad de transmisión sexual

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TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

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Trastorno de la articulación temporomandibular

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TSH (Thyroid stimulating Hormone)

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Hormona estimulante de la tiroides

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UTI (Urinary tract infection)

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Infección del tracto urinario

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VCUG (Voiding cystourethrogram)

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Cistouretrografía miccional

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VRSA (Vancomycin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)

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Estafilococo Aureus Resistente a la vancomicina

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Wound VAC (Vaccum Assited closure (of a wound) machine)

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Máquina para cierre de heridas asistida al vació-VAC