Med. Term. Abbr. Flashcards
abd
abdominal
abduction
ADM
abductor digiti minimi
APL
abductor pollicus longus
AE
above elbow
AK
above knee
acc
accuracy
Ach
acetylcholine
AFB
acid-fast bacilli
AAROM
active assistive range of motion
AROM
active range of motion
ADL
activies of daily living
ALL
acute lymphobiastisc leukemia
AML
acute myeloblastic leukemia
ARF
acute renal failure
add
adduction
ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone
ARDS
adult (acute) respiratory distress syndrome
ABN
Advance Beneficiary Notice
pc
after meals
pm
after noon
AMA
against medical advice
AMB
ambulatory or ambulates
ADA
americans with disabilities act
amt
amount
A
ampere
ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Lou Gehrig’s Disease
ANOVA
analysis of variance
ACE
angiotensin-converting enzyme
AFO
ankle foot orthosis
AP
ankle pump
or anterior-posterior
ACL
anterior cruciate ligament
ATF
anterior talofibular
AP or A/P
anterior-posterior
Ab
antibody
Ag
antigen
A2
aortic component of second heart sound
AGA
appropriate for gestational age
approx
approximate
ABG(s)
aterial blood gas(es)
ASCVD
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
ad lib
as desired
PRN
as needed
AAC
assistive/augmentive communication
ASAP
as soon as possible
asp
aspiration
ASA
aspirin
A:
assessment
AD
assistive device
Alzheimer’s Disease
n.s.
at bedtime
AF
atrial fibrillation
ASD
atrial septal defect
AV
atriovenous or atrioventricular
atten. or ATTN:
attention
A-V
audiovisual
aud.
auditory
A & P
auscultation and percussion
AIDS
autoimmune deficiency syndrome
Ba
barium
BRP or B.R.P.
bathroom privileges
BPM or bmp
beats per minute
BDI-II
beck Depression Inventory, 2nd edition
ac
before meals
am
before noon
BE
below elbow
BK
below knee
BPH
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
BLE
bilateral lower extremities
Bx
biopsy
BBB
blood brain barrier
BP
blood pressure
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
BMI
body mass index
BSA
body surface area
B/C
bone conduction
BMD
bone mineral density
BM
bowel movement
BI
brain injury
po
by mouth
CF
calcaneofibular
Ca
calcium
cal
calorie
cx
cancel
or crutches
CA
cancer or Carcinoma
CHO or CARB
carbohydrate
CO2
carbon dioxide
CMP
cardiomyopathy
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CV
cardiovascular
CMC
carpometacarpal
CDC
center for disease control
CMS
center for medicare and medicaid services
cm
centimeter
CLP
central line placement
CNS
central nervous system
CP or C.P.
cerebral palsy
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
C
Cerviacl (vertebrae)
COTA
certified occupational therapist assistant
CRNP
certified registered nurse practitioner
c/c, C/C, or C.C.
chief complaint
Cl
chlorine
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CHI
closed head injury
C-diff
clostridium difficile
CWP
cold whirlpool
CPT
Common procedural Terminology
c/o or C/O
complains of
CBC
complete blood count
CT
computed tomography
CAT
computerized axial tomography
CHF
congested heart failure
CGA
contact guard assist
cont.
continue
CPM
continuous passive motion
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
c/l
contralateral
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
CCU
coronary
critical care unit
CPK
creatinine phosphokinase
cx
crutches
cancel
cc
cm3
cubic centimeter
C & S
culture and sensitivity
CMV
cytomegalovirus
DOI
date of injury
DBS
deep brain stimulator
DTR
deep tendon reflex
DVT
vein thrombosis
DDD
degenerative disc disease
DJD
degenerative joint disease
dept.
department
dep.
dependent
DD
developmental delay
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
dx
diagnosis
DRG
diagnosis related group
diff
differential
DASH
disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand
outcome measures
d/c
discharge
discontinue
DIP(J)
distal interphalangeal (joint)
DRUJ
distal radioulnar joint
DNR
do not resusciatate
DC
doctor of chiropractic
chiroprator
DO
doctor of osteopath
DI
dorsal interossel
DF
dosiflexion
DME
durable medical equipment
ea.
each
EIP
eating intervention program
ES
effect size
EO
elbow orthosis
EKG
ECG
electrocardiogram
EEG
electroencephalogram
EMG
electromyogram
ENG
electronystagmograph
EPS
electrophysiological stimulation
EMS
emergency medical services
E-T
endotrachael
ET tube
endotracheal tube
ESRD
end-stage renal disease
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
E. coli
escherchia coli
EGD
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
EtOH
ETOH
ethyl alchol
eval
evaluation
EBP
evidence-based practice
ev, ever
eversion
q
every
q8h
every eight hours
q4h
every four hours
qh
every hour
qam
every morning
qod
every other day
q3h
every 3 hours
q2h
every 2 hours
ex.
ex
exercise
ERV
expiratory reserve volume
ECRB
extensor carpi radialis brevis
ECRL
extensor carpi radialis longus
ECU
extensor carpi ulnaris
EDM
extensor digiti minimi
EDC
extensor digitorum communis
EIP
extensor indicis proprious
EPB
extensor pollicus brevis
EPL
extensor pollicus longus
ECF
extracellular fluid
EENT
eyes, ears, nose, and throat
3/5
fair (Manual muscle test)
FH
family history
FBS
fasting blood sugar
FSBPT
federation of state boards of physical therapy
FHR
fetal heart rate
FUO
fever of unknown origin
FM
Fibromyalgia Syndrome