Physical Examination, Physiology, and Pathology Abbreviations Flashcards
ACh
acetylcholine
ACH
adrenocortical hormone
AChE
acetylcholinesterase
ACTH
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
ADH
antidiuretic hormone
AI
artificial insemination
ANS
autonomic nervous system
ASAP
as soon as possible
BAR
bright, alert, responsive
BD/LD
big dog / little dog (used for dogs wounded in a fight)
BM
bowel movement
BPM
beats or breaths per minute
c (with a line over the top of the c)
with
C
castrated
cath
catheter
CC
chief complaint
ChE
cholinesterase
CHF
congestive heart failure
CNS
central nervous system
CO
carbon monoxide
CO2 (2 in subscript)
carbon dioxide
CP
conscious porprioception
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CRT
capillary refill time
CSM
carotid sinus massage
CVP
central venous pressure
DA
displaced abomasum
DD
differential diagnosis
DDN
dull, depressed, non-responsive
DIC
disseminated intravascular coagulation
C-section
cesarean section
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
DLH
domestic longhair (feline)
DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid
DOA
dead on arrival
DSH
domestic shorthair
ECG or EKG
electrocardiogram or electrocardiograph
EEF
electroencephalogram or electroencephalograph
EMG
electromyogram
F
Fahrenheit or female
FA
fatty acid
FLUTD
feline lower urinary tract disease
F/S
female spayed
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
FUO
fever of unknown origin
FUS
feline urological syndrome
GFR
glomerular flitration rate