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lat

A

Lateral

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Lap

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laparotomy

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Lb

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Pound

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LTC

A

Long term care

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LDH

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Lactose dehydrogenase (Cardial enzyme)

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LDL

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Low density lipoprotein (unhealthy type of cholesterol)

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lg

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large

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liq

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liquid

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LLQ

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Left lower quadrant

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LMP

A

Last menstrual period

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LOC

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Laxative of choice, level of consciousness

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LP

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Lumbar puncture

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LPN

A

Licensed practical nurse

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LS

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Lumbar sacral

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LUQ

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Left upper quadrant

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LVN

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Licensed vocational nurse

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m

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minim

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MA

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Medical assistant

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Mat

A

Maternity

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mcg

A

Microgram

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MD

A

Medical doctor, muscular dystrophy, myocardial disease

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Med

A

Medical, medicine

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mEq

A

Milliequivalent

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mg

A

Milligram

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Mg

A

Magnesium

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MI

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Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

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min

A

Minute

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mL, ml

A

Milliliter (=cubic centimeter)

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MLT

A

Medical laboratory technician

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mm

A

Millimeter

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MN

A

Midnight

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mod

A

Moderate

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MOM

A

Milk of magnesia

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MRI

A

Magnetic resonance imaging

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MS

A

Multiple sclerosis, mitral stenosis, muscular-skeletal

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MT

A

Medical technologist

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N

A

Nitrogen

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N/A

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Not applicable

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Na

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Sodium

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NA

A

Nurse aide/assistant

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NaCl

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Sodium Chloride (salt)

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NB

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Newborn

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N/C

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No complaints

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neg

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Negative, none

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