D - Abbreviations Flashcards

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1
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D/C

A

discontinue

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D&C

A

dilation and curettage

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DCIS

A

ductal carcinoma in situ

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DD

A

discharge diagnosis; differential diagnosis

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Decub

A

decubitus (lying down)

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Derm

A

dermatology

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7
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DES

A

diethylstilbestrol; diffuse esophageal spasm

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8
Q

Di

A

diabetes insipidus; diagnostic imaging

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9
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DIC

A

disseminated intravenous coagulation

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10
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DICOM

A

digital image curriculum in medicine

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Diff.

A

differential count (white blood cells)

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12
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DIG

A

digoxin; digitalis

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13
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dL, dl

A

deciliter

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14
Q

DLco

A

diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide

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15
Q

DLE

A

discoid lupus erythematosus

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DM

A

diabetes mellitus

17
Q

DNA

A

deoxyribonucleic acid

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DNR

A

do not resuscitate

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D.O.

A

doctor of osteophathy

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DOA

A

dead on arrival

21
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DOB

A

date of birth

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DOE

A

dysphea on extension

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DPT

A

diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (vaccine)

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DRE

A

digital rectal examination

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DRG

A

diagnosis-related group

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DSA

A

digital subtraction angiography

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DSM

A

diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders

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DT

A

delirium tremens (caused by alcohol withdrawal)

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DTR

A

deep tendon reflex(es)

30
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DUB

A

dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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DVT

A

deep venous thrombosis

32
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D/W

A

dextrose in water

33
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Dx

A

diagnosis