Common Abbreviations Flashcards by Misa Conant | Brainscape

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Bx, bx

A

biopsy

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decub.

A

decubitus (ulcer); pressure sore

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DLE

A

discoid lupus erythematosus

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EAHF

A

eczema, asthma, and hay fever

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FANA

A

fluorescent antinuclear antibody

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FS

A

frozen section

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IN

A

intradermal

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I&D

A

incision and drainage

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LE

A

(systemic) lupus erythematosus

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PPD

A

purified protein derivative

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PSS

A

progressive systemic scleroderma

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SLE

A

systemic lupus erythematosus

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subq.

A

subcutaneous

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TENS

A

transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

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ung.

A

ointment

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UV

A

ultraviolet (light)

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XP, XDP

A

xeroderma pigmentosum