Common Medical Abbreviations Flashcards by Bryanne Sanchez | Brainscape

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Abd, Abdo

A

Abdomen

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AF

A

Atrial Fibrillation
Disease of the heart characterized by irregular and often faster heartbeat

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ASHD

A

Arteriosclerotic heart disease

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BP

A

Blood Pressure

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CA, ca

A

Cancer, carcinoma

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CAD

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Coronary artery disease

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COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CSF

A

Cerebrospinal fluid

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CVA

A

Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

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DM

A

Diabetes mellitus

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ECG, EKG

A

Electrocardiogram

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EEG

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Electroencephalogram

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FBS

A

Fasting blood sugar

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Fx

A

Fracture

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GERD

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

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GI

A

Gastrointestinal

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GU

A

Genitourinary

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GYN

A

Gynecology

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HPV

A

Human papillomavirus

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IV

A

Intravenous

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MI

A

Myocardial infarction

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OA

A

Osteoarthritis

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OP

A

Osteoporosis

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PVD

A

Peripheral vascular disease

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THR

A

Total hip replacement

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TKR

A

Total knee replacement

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TMJ

A

Temporomandibular joint

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UA

A

Urinalysis

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UGI

A

Upper GI (series)

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URI

A

Upper respiratory infection

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UTI

A

Urinary tract infection

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VF

A

Ventricular fibrillation