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AAA

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

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AF

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Atrial Fibrillation

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AIDS

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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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ALS

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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a.m.a.

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Against Medical Advice

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AOB

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Alcohol On Breath

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ARDS

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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ASAP

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As Soon As Possible

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BaE/BE

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Barium Enema

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B/P

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Blood Pressure

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C/O

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Complains Of

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CABG

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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

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CAD

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Coronary Artery Disease

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CBC

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Complete Blood Count

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CBD

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Common Bile Duct

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CCU

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Coronary Care Unit

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CDH

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Congenital Dislocated Hips

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CF

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Cystic Fibrosis

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CHF

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Congestive Heart Failure

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CNS

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Central Nervous System

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COLD

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Congestive Obstructive Lung Disease

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CP

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Cerebral Palsy

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal Fluid

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular Accident

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CXR

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Chest X‐ray

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Dc

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Discontinue

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DEXA

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Dual Energy X‐ray Absorptiometry

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DNR

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Do Not Resuscitate

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DOA

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Dead On Arrival

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DOB

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Date Of Birth

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DOE

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Date Of Expiry

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DT’s

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Delirium Tremens

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DU

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Duodenal Ulcer

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DVT

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Deep Vein Thrombosis

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ECG/EKG

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Electrocardiogram

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ECU

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Extended Care Unit

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EEG

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Electroencephalogram

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EENT/ENT

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Eyes/Ears/Nose/Throat or Ears/Nose/Throat

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ER/ED

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Emergency Room / Emergency Department

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ES&D

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Esophagus Stomach & Duodenum

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ESWL

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Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy

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FB

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Foreign Body

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FOSH/FOOSH

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Fall on Outstretched Hand

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F/U

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Follow Up

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FUO

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Fever of Unknown Origin

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GB

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Gall Bladder

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GER/GERD

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Gastroesophageal Reflux (Disease)

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GI

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Gastrointestinal

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GSW

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Gunshot Wound

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GU

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Genitourinary

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HBP

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High Blood Pressure

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HBV

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Hepatitis B Virus

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HGB

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Hemoglobin

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HH

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Hiatus Hernia

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HIV

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Human Immunodeficiency Virus

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HRT

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Hormone Replacement Therapy

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IBD

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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ICP

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Intracranial Pressure

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ICU/NICU

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Intensive Care Unit/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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IM

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Intramuscular

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IUD/IUCD

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Intrauterine Device/Intrauterine Copper Device

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IV

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Intravenous

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IVDU

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Intravenous Drug User

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IVP

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Intravenous Pyelogram

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KUB

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Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder

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KV

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Kilovolt

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KVO

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Keep Vein Open

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LLL

A

Left Lower Lobe

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LLQ

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Left Lower Quadrant

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LMP

A

Last Menstrual Period

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LOC

A

Level of Consciousness

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LP

A

Lumbar Puncture

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LUE

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Left Upper Extremity

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LUL

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Left Upper Lobe

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LUQ

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Left Upper Quadrant

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LV

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Left Ventricle

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MD

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Muscular Dystrophy or Medical Doctor

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MG

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Myasthenia Gravis

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MI

A

Myocardial Infarct

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MRI

A

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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MS

A

Multiple Sclerosis

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MVA

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Motor Vehicle Accident

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NAD

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No Abnormality Detected

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NG

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Nasogastric

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NKA

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No Known Allergies

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NPO

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Nothing per os (by mouth)

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NYD

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Not Yet Diagnosed

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OHS

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Open Heart Surgery

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OP/OPD

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Out Patient (Department)

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OR

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Operating Room

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ORIF

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Open Reduction Internal Fixation

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OT

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Occupational Therapy

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PAR

A

Post Anesthetic Recovery

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Pb

A

Lead

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PCA

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Patient Controlled Analgesia

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PCP

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Primary Care Physician

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PE

A

Pulmonary Embolism

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PEG

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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube

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PET

A

Positron Emission Tomography

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PFT

A

Pulmonary Function Test

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PICC

A

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

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PID

A

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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PKD

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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PMS

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Pre‐menstrual Syndrome

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p.r.n.

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As needed (pro re nata - latin)

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PT

A

Physiotherapy

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PTT

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Prothrombin Time

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PVD

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Peripheral Vascular Disease

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RA

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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RDS

A

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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RFA

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Radiofrequency ablation

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RLE

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Right Lower Extremity

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RLL

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Right Lower Lobe

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RLQ

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Right Lower Quadrant

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RML

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Right Middle Lobe

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R/O

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Rule Out

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ROM

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Range of Motion

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RUE

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Right Upper Extremity

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RUL

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Right Upper Lobe

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RUQ

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Right Upper Quadrant

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S&D

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Stomach & Duodenum

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SA

A

Sinoatrial

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SB

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Small Bowel

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SC

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Subcutaneous

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SIDS

A

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

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SLE

A

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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SOB

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Short of Breath

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SOL

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Space Occupying Lesion

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STD

A

Sexually Transmitted Disease

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STAT

A

Immediately

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TB

A

Tuberculosis (Tubercle Bacillus)

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TENS

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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

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THR

A

Total Hip Replacement

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TIA

A

Transient Ischemic Attack

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TKR

A

Total Knee Replacement

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TMJ

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Temporomandibular Joint

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TPR

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Temperature, Pulse, Respirations

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TUPR

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Transurethral Prostatic Resection

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UGI

A

Upper Gastrointestinal

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URI

A

Upper Respiratory Infection

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VSD

A

Ventricle Septal Defect

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WBC

A

White Blood Cell

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