Chapter 3: Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
AAHA
A
American Animal Hospital Association
2
Q
ACL
A
Anterior cruciate ligament
3
Q
AVMA
A
American Veterinary Medical Association
4
Q
Bilat.
A
Bilateral
5
Q
CAR
A
Congenital articular rigidity
6
Q
CCL; CrCL
A
Cranial cruciate ligament
7
Q
CVT
A
Certified veterinary technician
8
Q
DVM
A
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
9
Q
EMG
A
Electromyogram
10
Q
LVT
A
Licensed veterinary technician
11
Q
NAVTA
A
National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America
12
Q
Ortho
A
Orthopedic or orthopedic procedure
13
Q
PDR
A
Physicians’ Desk Reference
14
Q
PROM
A
Passive range of motion
15
Q
ROM
A
Range of motion
16
Q
RVT
A
Registered veterinary technician
17
Q
THR
A
Total hip replacement
18
Q
TPLO
A
Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy
19
Q
TPO
A
Triple pelvic osteotomy
20
Q
TTA
A
Tibial tuberosity advancement
21
Q
VPB
A
Veterinary Pharmaceuticals and Biologicals
