Chapter 14 - abbreviations Flashcards

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AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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BPH

A

benign prostate hyperplasia

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3
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C & S

A

culture and sensitivity

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CT

A

computed or computerized tomography

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DRE

A

digital rectal examination

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6
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ED

A

erectile dysfunction

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FBS

A

fasting blood sugar

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FTA-ABS

A

fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption

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GU

A

genitourinary

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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

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HPV

A

human papillomavirus

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HSV

A

herpes simplex virus

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13
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LH

A

lutenizing hormone

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N/V

A

nausea and vomiting

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PSA

A

prostate-specific antigen

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RF

A

radiofrequency

17
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RPR

A

rapid plasma reagin

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STI

A

sexually transmitted infection

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TFT

A

thyroid function test

20
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TRUS

A

transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy

21
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TSE

A

testicular self-examination

22
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TUNA

A

transurethral needle ablation

23
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TURP

A

transurethral resection of the prostate

24
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VD

A

venereal disease

25
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VDRL

A

venereal disease research laboratory