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Medical Terminology > Section 1- Abbreviations > Flashcards

Section 1- Abbreviations Flashcards

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Bx

A

biopsy

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Derm

A

Dermatology

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Dx

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diagnosis

example of writing on medical record: Dx: Pneumococcal Pneumonia

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ENT

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ear, nose, throat

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FP

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Family Practice

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Gyn or Gyne

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gynecology

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Neuro

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Neurology

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OB

A

obstetrics

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Path

A

Pathology

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Peds

A

pedatrics

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Psych

A

Psychiatry, psychiatric, or psychology

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Ba

A

barium

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BE

A

Barium Enema

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CT

A

computed tomography

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MRI

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magnetic resonance imaging

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PET

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positron emission tomography

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US

A

Ultrasound or Ultrasonography

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Abd

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A&P

A

anatomy and physiology

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AP

A

anterior & posterior

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BP

A

blood pressure

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CNS

A

Central Nervous System

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CV

A

Cardiovascular

24
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ER or ED

A

emergency room or emergency department

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GI

A

gastrointestinal

26
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LLQ

A

Left lower quadrant

common area for pain associated with Acute or Chronic Diverticulitis

27
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LUQ

A

left upper quadrant

28
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RLQ

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right lower quadrant

common area for pain associated with Acute Appendicitis

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RUQ

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right upper quadrant

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Sx

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TPR

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temperature, pulse, and respiration

32
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y/o

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