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Appendix 2: Abbreviations and their Meanings Flashcards

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ā

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before

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A, Acc

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accommodation

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āā

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of each

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A1c

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glycated hemoglobin

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Ab

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antibody

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AB

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abortion

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ABC

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aspiration biopsy cytology

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ABCDE

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asymmetry, uneven borders, different colors, diameter of more than 6 mm, and evolution (change)

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ABG(s)

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arterial blood gas(es)

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ABR

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auditory brainstem response

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ac

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before meals

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AC

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air conduction

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ACE

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angiotensin-converting enzyme

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ACh

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acetylcholine

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ACL

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anterior cruciate ligament

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ACTH

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adrenocorticotropic hormone

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ad lib

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as desired

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AD

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alzheimer disease

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ADH

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antidiuretic hormone

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ADHD

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attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

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ADL

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activities of daily living

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AE

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above the elbow

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AED

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automated external defibrillator

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AF

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acid fast; atrial fibrillation

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AFB

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acid-fast bacillus

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AFP

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alpha-fetoprotein

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Ag

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antigen; also silver

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AGA

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appropriate for gestational age

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AI

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artificial insemination; aromatase inhibitor

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AIDS

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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AK

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above the knee

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ALL

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acute lymphoblastic leukemia

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ALS

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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AMA

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against medical advice

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AMB

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ambulatory

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AMD

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age-related macular degeneration

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AMI

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acute myocardial infarction

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AML

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acute myeloblastic leukemia

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ANS

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autonomic nervous system

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AP

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anteroposterior

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APAP

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acetaminophen

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APC

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atrial premature complex; antigen-presenting cell

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APTT

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activated partial thromboplastin time

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aq

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water

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AR

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aortic regurgitation

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ARB

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angiotensin receptor blocker

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ARC

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abnormal retinal correspondence

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ARDS

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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ARF

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acute respiratory failure, shock lung; acute renal failure

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ART

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assisted reproductive technology

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ASA

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acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

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As, AST

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astigmatism

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AS

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atrial stenosis; arteriosclerosis

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ASCVD

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arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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ASD

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autism spectrum disorder; atrial septal defect

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ASF

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anterior spinal fusion

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ASHD

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arteriosclerotic heart disease

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ASHP

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American Society of Health System Pharmacists

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AT

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atrial tachycardia

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ATN

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acute tubular necrosis

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AV

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atrioventricular

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BAEP

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brainstem auditory evoked potentials

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BBB

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bundle branch block

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BC

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bone conduction

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BCG

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bacille Calmette- Guérin (tuberculosis vaccine)

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BE

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below the elbow; barium enema

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bid, b.i.d

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twice a day

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BK

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below the knee

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BM

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bowel movement

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BMD

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bone mineral density

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BNO

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bladder neck obstruction

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BP

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blood pressure

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BPH

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benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy)

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bpm

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beats per minute

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BRCA1

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breast cancer gene 1

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BRCA2

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breast cancer gene 2

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BRP

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bathroom privileges

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BS

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bowel sounds; breath sounds; blood sugar

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BSA

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body surface area

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BSE

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breast self-examination

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BSO

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bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

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BT

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bleeding time

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BUN

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blood urea nitrogen

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BV

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bacterial vaginosis

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bx

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biopsy

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c (with line over it)

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with

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C

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celsius; compliance; cervical vertebra

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C-section

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cesarean section

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CA, Ca

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cancer

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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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CAM

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complementary and alternative medicine

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cap

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capsule

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CAPD

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continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

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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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CBF

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cerebral blood flow

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CBR

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complete bed rest

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cc

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with correction

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CC

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chief complaint

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CCPD

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continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis

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CCU

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coronary/cardiac care unit

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CF

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cystic fibrosis

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CFS

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chronic fatigue syndrome

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CGL

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chronic granulocytic leukemia

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CHD

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coronary heart disease

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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Ci

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Curie

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CIN

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cervical intraepithelial neoplasia

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CIS

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carcinoma in situ

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CJD

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

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CK

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creatine kinase

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CK-MB

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creatine kinase MB

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CLL

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chronic lymphocytic leukemia

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cm

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centimeter

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CMG

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cystometrography, cystometrogram

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CML

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chronic myelogenous leukemia

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CNS

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central nervous system; clinical nurse specialist

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c/o, CO

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complains of

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Co

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coccyx; coccygeal

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CO2

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carbon dioxide

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CP

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cerebral palsy

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CPAP

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continuous positive airway pressure

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CPD

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cephalopelvic disporportion

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CPR

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CRF

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chronic renal failure

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crit

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hematocrit

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CRP

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C-reactive protein

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C&S

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culture and (drug) sensitivity (of bacteria)

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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CSII

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Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

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CT

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Computed tomography

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CTA

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Computed tomography angiography

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CTE

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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy

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CTS

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular accident

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CVD

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Cardiovascular disease; cerebrovascular disease

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CVI

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Chronic venous insufficiency

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CVP

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Central Venus pressure

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CVS

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Chorionic villus sampling

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CXR

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Chest x-ray

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D&C

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Dilation and curettage

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DAW

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Dispense as written

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dB

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Decibel

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dc, D/C

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Discontinue

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DCIS

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ductal carcinoma in situ

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D&E

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Dilation and evacuation

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DES

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Diethylstilbestrol

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DEXA

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Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (scan)

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DIC

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Disseminated intravascular coagulation

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DIFF

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Differential count

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DIP

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Distal interphalangeal

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DJD

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Degenerative joint disease

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dL

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Deciliter

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DLE

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discoid lupus erythematosus

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DM

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Diabetes mellitus

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158
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DNR

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Do not resuscitate

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DOE

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Dyspnea on exertio

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DTaP

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Diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (vaccine)

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161
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DRE

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Digital rectal examination

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162
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DS

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Double strength

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163
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DSM

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

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164
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DTR

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Deep tendon reflexes

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DUB

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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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DVT

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Deep vein thrombosis

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167
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Dx

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Diagnosis

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168
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EBL

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Estimated blood loss

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169
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EBV

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Epstein-Barr virus

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170
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ECG (EKG)

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Electrocardiogram, electrocardiography

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171
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ECMO

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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

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172
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ED

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Emergency department; erectile dysfunction

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173
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EDC

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Estimated date of confinement

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174
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EEG

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Electroencephalogram; electrocephalograph(y)

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175
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EGD

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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

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176
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ELISA

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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

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177
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Elix

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Elixir

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Em

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Emmetropia

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179
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EMG

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Electromyography, electromyogram

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180
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ENG

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Electronystagmography

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181
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ENT

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Ear(s), nose, and throat

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182
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EOM

A

Extraocular movement, muscles

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183
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EOMI

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Extraocular muscles intact

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EPO, EP

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Erythropoietin

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ERCP

A

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

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186
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ERG

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Electroretinography

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187
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ERV

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Expiratory reserve volume

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ESR

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

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189
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ESRD

A

End stage renal disease

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ESWL

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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

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191
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ET

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Esotropia

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192
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ETOH

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Alcohol, ethyl alcohol

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193
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F

A

Fahrenheit

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194
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FAP

A

Familial adenomatous polyposis

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195
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FBG

A

Fasting blood glucose

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FBS

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Fasting blood sugar

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FC

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Finger counting

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198
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FDA

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Food and Drug Administration

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199
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FEV

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Forced expiratory volume

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200
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FFP

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Fresh frozen plasma

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201
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FHR

A

Fetal heart rate

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FHT

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Fetal heart tone

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FMS

A

Fibromyalgia syndrome

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204
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FPG

A

Fasting plasma glucose

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FRC

A

functional residual capacity

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FSH

A

follicle-stimulating hormone

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207
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FTI

A

free thyroxine index

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208
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FTND

A

full-term normal delivery

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209
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FTP

A

full-term pregnancy

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210
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FTSG

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full-thickness skin graft

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FUO

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fever of unknown origin

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FVC

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forced vital capacity

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213
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Fx

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fracture

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214
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g

A

gram

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215
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GA

A

gestational age

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GAD

A

generalized anxiety disorder

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217
Q

GC

A

gonococcus

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218
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GDM

A

gestational diabetes mellitus

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219
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GERD

A

gastroesophageal reflux disease

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220
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GFR

A

glomerular filtration rate

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221
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GH

A

growth hormone

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222
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GI

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gastrointestinal

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223
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GIFT

A

gamete intrafallopian transfer

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224
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Gm+

A

gram positive

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225
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Gm-

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gram negative

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226
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GU

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genitourinary

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GYN

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gynecology

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H&P

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history and physical examination

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HAV

A

Hepatitis A virus

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230
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Hb, Hgb

A

hemoglobin

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231
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HbA1c

A

hemoglobin A1c; glycated hemoglobin

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232
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HBV

A

hepatitis B virus

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233
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hCG

A

human chorionic gonadotropin

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234
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HCl

A

hydrochloric acid

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Hct, Ht

A

hematocrit

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236
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HCV

A

hepatitis C virus

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HDL

A

high-density lipoprotein

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238
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HDN

A

hemolytic disease of the newborn

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239
Q

HDV

A

hepatitis D virus

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240
Q

HEV

A

hepatitis E virus

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241
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HEENT

A

head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat

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242
Q

HIPAA

A

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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243
Q

HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

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244
Q

HL

A

hearing level

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245
Q

HM

A

hand movements

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246
Q

HNP

A

herniated nucleus pulposus

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247
Q

h/o

A

history of

248
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HPI

A

history of present illness

249
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HPS

A

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

250
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HPV

A

human papillomavirus

251
Q

HR

A

heart rate

252
Q

HRT

A

hormone replacement therapy

253
Q

hs

A

at bedtime

254
Q

hs-CRP

A

high sensitivity C-reactive protein (test)

255
Q

HSV

A

herpes simplex virus

256
Q

Ht, Hct

A

hematocrit

257
Q

HTN

A

hypertension

258
Q

Hx

259
Q

Hz

260
Q

131I

A

iodine-131 (radioactive iodine)

261
Q

I&D

A

incision and drainage

262
Q

I&O

A

intake and output

263
Q

IABP

A

intra-aortic balloon pump

264
Q

IBD

A

inflammatory bowel disease

265
Q

IBS

A

irritable bowel syndrome

266
Q

IC

A

inspiratory capacity

267
Q

ICD

A

implantable cardioverter defibrillator

268
Q

ICP

A

intracranial pressure

269
Q

ICU

A

intensive care unit

270
Q

ID

A

intradermal

271
Q

IF

A

intrinsic factor

272
Q

IFG

A

impaired fasting blood glucose

273
Q

Ig

A

immunoglobin

274
Q

IGRA

A

interferon gamma release assay (test for TB)

275
Q

IGT

A

impaired glucose tolerance

276
Q

IM

A

intramuscular(ly); intramedullary

277
Q

INH

A

isoniazid (anti-TB drug)

278
Q

IOL

A

intraocular lens

279
Q

IOP

A

intraocular pressure

280
Q

IPPA

A

inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation

281
Q

IPPB

A

intermittent positive pressure breathing

282
Q

IPPV

A

intermittent positive pressure ventilation

283
Q

IRV

A

inspiratory reserve volume

284
Q

ITP

A

idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

285
Q

IU

A

international unit

286
Q

IUD

A

intrauterine device

287
Q

IV

A

intravenous(ly)

288
Q

IVCD

A

intraventricular conduction delay

289
Q

IVDA

A

intravenous drug abuse

290
Q

IVF

A

in vitro fertilization

291
Q

IVP

A

intravenous pyelography

292
Q

IVU

A

intravenous urography

293
Q

JVP

A

jugular venous pulse

294
Q

K

295
Q

kg

296
Q

km

297
Q

KUB

A

kidney, ureter, bladder

298
Q

KVO

A

keep vein open

299
Q

L

A

lumbar verterbra; liter

300
Q

LA

A

long-acting

301
Q

LAD

A

left anterior descending (coronary artery)

302
Q

LAHB

A

left anterior hemiblock

303
Q

LDL

A

low-density lipoprotein

304
Q

LE

A

lupus erythematosus

305
Q

LES

A

lower esophageal sphincter

306
Q

LH

A

luteinizing hormone

307
Q

LL

A

left lateral

308
Q

LLE

A

left lower extremity

309
Q

LLL

A

left lower lobe (of lung)

310
Q

LLQ

A

left lower quadrant

311
Q

LMN

A

lower motor neuron

312
Q

LMP

A

last menstrual period

313
Q

LOC

A

level of consciousness

314
Q

LP

A

lumbar puncture

315
Q

LUE

A

left upper extremity

316
Q

LUL

A

left upper lobe (of lung)

317
Q

LUQ

A

left upper quadrant

318
Q

LV

A

left ventricle

319
Q

LVAD

A

left ventricular assist device

320
Q

LVEDP

A

left ventricular end-diastolic pressure

321
Q

LVH

A

left ventricular hypertrophy

322
Q

lytes

A

electrolytes

323
Q

m

324
Q

MAOI

A

monoamine oxidase inhibitor

325
Q

mcg

326
Q

MCH

A

mean corpuscular hemoglobin

327
Q

MCHC

A

mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration

328
Q

mcL

A

microliter

329
Q

mcm

A

micrometer

330
Q

MCP

A

metacarpophalangeal

331
Q

MCV

A

mean corpuscular volume

332
Q

MDR

A

multidrug resistant

333
Q

MDS

A

myelodysplastic syndrome

334
Q

MEDs

A

medicines, medications

335
Q

MEFR

A

maximal expiratory flow rate

336
Q

MEN

A

multiple endocrine neoplasia

337
Q

mEq

A

milliequivalent

338
Q

MET

A

metastasis

339
Q

mg

340
Q

MG

A

myasthenia gravis

341
Q

MHT

A

menopausal hormone therapy

342
Q

MI

A

myocardial infarction

343
Q

MID

A

multi-infarct dementia

344
Q

mL

A

milliliter

345
Q

mm

A

millimeter

346
Q

MMFR

A

maximum midexpiratory flow rate

347
Q

mm Hg

A

millimeters of mercury

348
Q

MMT

A

manual muscle test(ing)

349
Q

MR

A

mitral regurgitation, reflux

350
Q

MRI

A

magnetic resonance imaging

351
Q

MRSA

A

methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

352
Q

MS

A

multiple sclerosis; mitral stenosis

353
Q

MTP

A

metatarsophalangeal

354
Q

MTBI

A

mild traumatic brain injury

355
Q

MUGA

A

multigated acquisition (scan)

356
Q

MVP

A

mitral valve prolapse

357
Q

MVR

A

mitral valve replacement

358
Q

Na

359
Q

NAA

A

nucleic acid amplification (test for TB)

360
Q

NAD

A

no apparent distress

361
Q

NB

362
Q

NCCAM

A

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

363
Q

NG

A

nasogastric

364
Q

NGU

A

nongonococcal urethritis

365
Q

NHL

A

non-Hodgkin lymphoma

366
Q

NICU

A

neonatal intensive care unit; neurologic intensive care unit

367
Q

NKDA

A

no known drug allergies

368
Q

NMJ

A

neuromuscular junction

369
Q

NPH

A

normal pressure hydrocephalus; neutral protamine Hagedorn (insulin)

370
Q

NPO

A

nothing by mouth

371
Q

NRC

A

normal retinal correspondence

372
Q

NREM

A

nonrapid eye movement

373
Q

NS, N/S

A

normal saline

374
Q

NSAIDs

A

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

375
Q

NSR

A

normal sinus rhythm

376
Q

NV

A

near vision

377
Q

N&V

A

nausea and vomiting

378
Q

N/V/D

A

nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

379
Q

O2

380
Q

OA

A

osteoarthritis

381
Q

OB

A

obstetrics, obstetrician

382
Q

OCD

A

obsessive-compulsive disorder

383
Q

ODS

A

Office of Dietary Supplements

384
Q

OGTT

A

oral glucose-tolerance test

385
Q

OI

A

osteogenesis imperfecta

386
Q

OL

A

otolaryngology

387
Q

OOB

A

out of bed

388
Q

OM

A

otitis media

389
Q

OR

A

operating room

390
Q

ORIF

A

open reduction internal fixation

391
Q

ORL

A

otorhinolaryngology

392
Q

ortho, ORTH

A

orthopedics

393
Q

OT

A

occupational therapy/therapist

394
Q

OTC

A

over-the-counter

395
Q

p

A

after, post

396
Q

P

397
Q

PA

A

posteroanterior; physician assistant

398
Q

PAC

A

premature atrial contraction

399
Q

PaCO2

A

arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide

400
Q

PACU

A

postanesthesia care unit

401
Q

PaO2

A

arterial partial pressure of oxygen

402
Q

PAP

A

pulmonary arterial pressure

403
Q

pc

A

after meals

404
Q

PCA

A

patient-controlled analgesia

405
Q

PCI

A

percutaneous coronary intervention

406
Q

PCL

A

posterior cruciate ligament

407
Q

PCOS

A

polycystic ovarian syndrome

408
Q

PCP

A

Pneumocystis pneumonia

409
Q

PCV

A

packed cell volume

410
Q

PCWP

A

pulmonary capillary wedge pressure

411
Q

PDA

A

patent ductus arteriosus

412
Q

PDD

A

pervasive developmental disorder

413
Q

PDR

A

Physician’s Desk Reference

414
Q

PE

A

physical examination

415
Q

PEEP

A

positive end-expiratory pressure

416
Q

PEFR

A

peak expiratory flow rate

417
Q

PEG

A

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (tube)

418
Q

PEP

A

protein electrophoresis

419
Q

PE(R)RLA

A

pupils equal, (regular), react to light and accommodation

420
Q

PET

A

positron emission tomography

421
Q

PFT

A

pulmonary function test

422
Q

pH

A

scale for measuring hydrogen ion concentration

423
Q

Ph

A

Philadelphia chromosome

424
Q

PICC

A

peripherally inserted central catheter

425
Q

PID

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

426
Q

PIH

A

pregnancy-induced hypertension

427
Q

PIP

A

proximal interphalangeal (joint); peak inspiratory pressure

428
Q

PKU

A

phenylketonuria

429
Q

PMH

A

past medical history

430
Q

PMI

A

point of maximal impulse

431
Q

PMN

A

polymorphonuclear (neutrophil)

432
Q

PMS

A

premenstrual syndrome

433
Q

PND

A

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

434
Q

PNS

A

peripheral nervous system

435
Q

po, PO

436
Q

poly, polymorph

A

neutrophil

437
Q

PONV

A

postoperative nausea and vomiting

438
Q

postop, post-op

A

postoperative

439
Q

pp

A

postprandial (after a meal)

440
Q

PPD

A

purified protein derivative (tuberculin)

441
Q

PPI

A

proton pump inhibitor

442
Q

preop, pre-op

A

preoperative

443
Q

PRL

444
Q

prn

445
Q

PSA

A

prostate-specific antigen

446
Q

PSF

A

posterior spinal fusion

447
Q

PSS

A

physiologic saline solution; progressive systemic sclerosis

448
Q

PSVT

A

paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

449
Q

pt

450
Q

PT

A

physical therapy/therapist

451
Q

PT, ProTime

A

prothrombin time; pro time

452
Q

PTCA

A

percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

453
Q

PTH

A

parathyroid hormone

454
Q

PTSD

A

post-traumatic stress disorder

455
Q

PTT

A

partial thromboplastin time

456
Q

PUVA

A

psoralen ultraviolet A

457
Q

PVC

A

premature ventricular contraction

458
Q

PVD

A

peripheral vascular disease

459
Q

PYP

A

pyrophosphate (scan)

460
Q

qam

A

every morning

461
Q

qh

A

every hour

462
Q

q__h

A

every __ hours

463
Q

qid, q.i.d

A

four times a day

464
Q

QNS

A

quantity not sufficient

465
Q

QS

A

quantity sufficient

466
Q

R

A

respiration

467
Q

RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis

468
Q

RAIU

A

radioactive iodine uptake

469
Q

RAS

A

reticular activating system

470
Q

RATx

A

radiation therapy

471
Q

RBC

A

red blood cell; red blood (cell) count

472
Q

RDS

A

respiratory distress syndrome

473
Q

REM

A

rapid eye movement

474
Q

RIA

A

radioimmunoassay

475
Q

RICE

A

rest, ice, compression, elevation

476
Q

RL

A

right lateral

477
Q

RLE

A

right lower extremity

478
Q

RLL

A

right lower lobe (of lung)

479
Q

RLQ

A

right lower quadrant

480
Q

RLS

A

restless legs syndrome

481
Q

RML

A

right middle lobe (of lung)

482
Q

R/O

483
Q

ROM

A

range of motion

484
Q

ROS

A

review of systems

485
Q

RSI

A

repetitive strain injury

486
Q

RSV

A

respiratory syncytial virus

487
Q

RTC

A

rotator cuff

488
Q

RUE

A

right upper extremity

489
Q

RUL

A

right upper lobe (of lung)

490
Q

RUQ

A

right upper quadrant

491
Q

RV

A

residual volume

492
Q

Rx

A

drug, prescription, therapy

493
Q

s (with line over it)

494
Q

S

A

sacrum; sacral

495
Q

S1

A

first heart sound

496
Q

S2

A

second heart sound

497
Q

SA

A

sustained action; sinoatrial

498
Q

SARS

A

severe acute respiratory syndrome

499
Q

SBE

A

subacute bacterial endocarditis

500
Q

sc

A

without correction

501
Q

SC, SQ, subcut.

A

subcutaneous(ly)

502
Q

SCLE

A

subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

503
Q

seg

A

neutrophil

504
Q

SERM

A

selective estrogen receptor modulator

505
Q

SG

A

specific gravity

506
Q

SIADH

A

syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (secretion)

507
Q

SIDS

A

sudden infant death syndrome

508
Q

SITS

A

supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis

509
Q

SK

A

streptokinase

510
Q

SL

A

sublingual

511
Q

SLE

A

systemic lupus erythematosus

512
Q

SPECT

A

single-photon emission computed tomography

513
Q

SPF

A

sun protection factor

514
Q

SpO2

A

oxygen percent saturation

515
Q

SR

A

sustained release

516
Q

ss (with line over it)

517
Q

SSEP

A

somatosensory evoked potentials

518
Q

SSRI

A

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

519
Q

ST

A

speech threshold

520
Q

staph

A

staphylococcus

521
Q

STAT

A

immediately

522
Q

STD

A

sexually transmitted disease

523
Q

STI

A

sexually transmitted infection

524
Q

strep

A

streptococcus

525
Q

STSG

A

split-thickness skin graft

526
Q

supp

A

suppository

527
Q

susp

A

suspension

528
Q

SVD

A

spontaneous vaginal delivery

529
Q

SVT

A

supraventricular tachycardia

530
Q

T

A

temperature; thoracic vertebra

531
Q

T1DM

A

type 1 diabetes mellitus

532
Q

T2DM

A

type 2 diabetes mellitus

533
Q

T3

A

triiodothyronine

534
Q

T4

A

thyroxine; tetraiodothyronine

535
Q

T7

A

free thyroxine index

536
Q

T&A

A

tonsils and adenoids; tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

537
Q

tab

538
Q

TAH

A

total abdominal hysterectomy

539
Q

TB

A

tuberculosis

540
Q

TBG

A

thyroxine-binding globulin

541
Q

TBI

A

traumatic brain injury

542
Q

99mTc

A

technetium-99m

543
Q

TCA

A

tricyclic antidepressant

544
Q

TEE

A

transesophageal echocardiography

545
Q

TGV

A

thoracic gas volume

546
Q

THA

A

total hip arthroplasty

547
Q

THP

A

total hip precautions

548
Q

THR

A

total hip replacement

549
Q

TIA

A

transient ischemic attack

550
Q

tid, t.i.d

A

three times per day

551
Q

tinct

552
Q

TKA

A

total knee arthroplasty

553
Q

TKO

A

to keep open

554
Q

TLC

A

total lung capactiy

555
Q

Tm

A

maximal transport capacity; tubular maximum

556
Q

TM

A

tympanic membrane

557
Q

Tn

558
Q

TNM

A

(primary) tumor, (regional lymph) nodes, (distant) metastases

559
Q

TMJ

A

temporomandibular joint

560
Q

tPA

A

tissue plasminogen activator

561
Q

TPN

A

total parenteral nutrition

562
Q

TPR

A

temperature, pulse, respiration

563
Q

TPUR

A

transperineal urethral resection

564
Q

TSE

A

testicular self-examination

565
Q

TSH

A

thyroid-stimulating hormone

566
Q

TSS

A

toxic shock syndrome

567
Q

T(C)T

A

thrombin (clotting) time

568
Q

TTP

A

thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

569
Q

TTS

A

temporary threshold shift

570
Q

TUIP

A

transurethral incision of prostate

571
Q

TURP

A

transurethral resection of prostate

572
Q

TV

A

tidal volume

573
Q

Tx

574
Q

U

575
Q

UA

A

urinalysis

576
Q

UC

A

uterine contractions

577
Q

UFE

A

uterine fibroid embolization

578
Q

UG

A

urogenital

579
Q

UGI

A

upper gastrointestinal

580
Q

UMN

A

upper motor neuron

581
Q

ung

582
Q

URI

A

upper respiratory infection

583
Q

USP

A

United States Pharmacopeia

584
Q

UTI

A

urinary tract infection

585
Q

UTP

A

uterine term pregnancy

586
Q

UV

A

ultraviolet

587
Q

UVA

A

ultraviolet A

588
Q

UVB

A

ultraviolet B

589
Q

VA

A

visual acuity

590
Q

VAC

A

vacuum-assisted closure

591
Q

VAD

A

ventricular assist device

592
Q

VBAC

A

vaginal birth after cesarean section

593
Q

VC

A

vital capacity

594
Q

VD

A

venereal disease

595
Q

VDRL

A

Venereal Disease Research Laboratory

596
Q

VEP

A

visual evoked potential

597
Q

VF

A

visual field

598
Q

VF, v fib

A

ventricular fibrillation

599
Q

VLDL

A

very low density lipoprotein

600
Q

VPC

A

ventricular premature complex

601
Q

VRSA

A

vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

602
Q

VS

A

vital signs

603
Q

VSD

A

ventricular septal defect

604
Q

VT

A

ventricular tachycardia

605
Q

VTE

A

venous thromboembolism

606
Q

VTG

A

thoracic gas volume

607
Q

vWF

A

von WIllebrand factor

608
Q

WBC

A

white blood cell; white blood (cell) count

609
Q

WD

A

well developed

610
Q

WNL

A

within normal limits

611
Q

w/o

612
Q

WPW

A

Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

613
Q

x

614
Q

XT

615
Q

y/o, YO

A

years old, year-old

616
Q

ZIFT

A

zygote intrafallopian transfer

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