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AAA

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm

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AAROM

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Active assist range of motion

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ABG

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Arterial blood has

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ACCU

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Acute coronary care unit

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AC

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Acromioclavicular

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ACL

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Anterior cruciate ligament

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ACLS

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Advanced cardiac life support

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ADH

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Antidiuretic hormone

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ADL

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Actives of daily living

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Afib

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Atrial fibrillation

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AFO

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Ankle foot orthosis

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AFP

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Alpha Fetoprotien

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AI

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Aortic insufficiency

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AIDP

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Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropsthy

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AIDS

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Acquired immune deficiency dyndrome

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ALF

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Assisted living facility

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A-line

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Arterial line

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ALL

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Acute lymphocytic leukemia

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ALS

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Advanced life support

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AMA

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Against medical advice

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Amnio

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Amniocentesis

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Angio

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Angiogram

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A & O

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Alert and oriented

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Appy.

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Appendectomy

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ARDS

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Acute resp distress syndrome

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ARF

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Acute renal failure acute respiratory failure

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ASIS

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Anterior superior iliac spine

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ASA

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Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)

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ASCVD

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Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease

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ASHD

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Arteriosclerotic heart disease

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ASIA

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American spine injury association

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ASU

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Ambulatory surgical unit

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ATFL

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Anterior talofibular ligament

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AV

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Arteriovenous

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AVM

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Arteriovenous malformation

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AVN

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Avascular necrosis

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AVR

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Aortic valve replacement

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(B)

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Bilateral both

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B & B

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Bowel and bladder

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BAER

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Brain stem auditory evoked response

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41
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BAPS

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Biomechanical ankle platform system

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BBB

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Bundle branch block

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Bili

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Bilirubin

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BLE

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Both lower extremities

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BLS

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Basic life support

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BM

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Bowel movement

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BMR

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Basal metabolic rate

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BOS

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Base of support

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49
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BPH

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Benign prostatic hypertrophy

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BPPV

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Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

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BR

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Bathroom

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52
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Bronch

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Bronchoscopy

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BRP

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Bathroom privileges

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BS

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Bowel sounds

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BSC

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Bedside commode

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BU

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Burn unit

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BUN

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Blood urea nitrogen

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Bx

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Biopsy

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C

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Celcsius centigrade

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/c

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With

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Ca

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Calcium

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CA

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Cancer

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CABG

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Coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

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Coronary artery disease

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CAM

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Controlled ankle movement

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CAPD

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Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

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Card

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Cardiac

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CAT

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Computerized axial tomography

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CC

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Chief complaint

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CEA

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Carotid endarterectomy

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71
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CF

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Cystic fibrosis

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72
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CFBL

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Calcaneofibular ligament

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CG

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Contact guard

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CHD

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Coronary heart disease

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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CHI

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Closed head injury

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Chr.

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Chronic

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CILD

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Chronic interstitial lung disease

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CKD

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Chronic kidney disease

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CI

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Chlorine

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CMC

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Carpalmetacarpal

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CMS

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Center for medicine and Medicaid services

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CMV

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Cytomegalovirus

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CN

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Cranial nerve

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85
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CNA

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Certified nursing assistant

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c/o

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Complains of

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CO

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Cardiac output

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Coag

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Coagulation

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Cog

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Cognitive

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COG

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Center of gravity

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COLD

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Chronic obstructive lung disease

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com.

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Comminuted

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COPD

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CORF

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Comprehensive outpatient rehab facility

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CP

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Cold pack chest pain cerebral palsy

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CPAP

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Continuous positive airway pressure

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CPK

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Creatinine phosphokinase

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CPM

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Continuous passive motion

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CPR

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Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

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CRF

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Chronic renal failure

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CRNA

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Certified register nurse anesthetist

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CRPS

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Complex regional pain syndrome

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CRT

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Cathode ray tube

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C & S

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Culture and sensitivity

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C-section

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Caesarean section

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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CSW

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Clinical social worker

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CTLSO

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Cervical thoracic lumbar sacral orthosis

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CTR

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Carpal tunnel release

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CTS

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

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CTSIB

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Clinical test of sensory integration and balance

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CV

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Cardiovascular

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CVA

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Cerebrovascular accident

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CVP

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Central venous pressure

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Cx

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Cancel

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cysto.

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Cystoscope

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D

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Divorced dependent

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DAI

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Diffused axonal injury

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DBP

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Diastolic blood pressure

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D&C

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Dilatation and curettage

121
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D/c

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Discontinue or discharge

122
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DDD

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Degenerative disc disease

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Dec.

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Decrease

124
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D&E

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Dilation and evacuation

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Def.

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Deficiency

126
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Deg.

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Degeneration

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DF

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Dorsiflexion

128
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DGI

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Dynamic gait index

129
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Dict.

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Dictated

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Dig.

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Digoxin

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DIP

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Distal interphalangeal joint

132
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Disch

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Discharge

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DJD

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Degenerative joint disease

134
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DLC

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Double lumen catheter

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DLS

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Dynamic lumbar stabilization

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DM

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Diabetes mellitus

137
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DME

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Durable medical equipment

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DNA

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Deoxyribonucleic acid or do not announce

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DNR

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Do not resuscitate

140
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D.O.

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Doctor of osteopathy

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DOA

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Dead on arrival

142
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DOB

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Date of birth

143
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DOE

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Dyspnea on exertion

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DOH

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Department of health

145
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DP

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Doralis pedis pulse

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DPT

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Diphtheria pertussis tetanus

147
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DRGs

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Diagnostic related groups

148
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DSD

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Dry sterile dressings

149
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DST

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Daylight savings time

150
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DT

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Delirium tremons

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DTR

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Deep tendon reflex

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Duod.

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Duodenum

153
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DVT

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Deep vein thrombosis

154
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DW

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Dextrose in water

155
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Dx.

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Diagnosis

156
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E

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Extension

157
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ea

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Each

158
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EBV

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Epstein-Barr virus

159
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ECF

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Extended care facility

160
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ECHO

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Echocardiogram

161
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E.Coli

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Escherichia coli

162
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ED

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Emergency Department

163
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ECRD

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Extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle

164
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ECRL

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Extensor carpi radialis longus muscle

165
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ECU

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Extensor carpi ulnaris muscle

166
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EEG

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Electroencephalogram

167
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EENT

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Ears eyes nose throat

168
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EF

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Ejection fraction

169
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EFM

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Electronic fetal monitor

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EGD

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Esophogastroduodenoscopy

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EHL

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Extensor hallucis longus muscle

172
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EKG/ECG

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Electrocardiogram

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ELOS

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Estimated length of stay

174
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EMG

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Electromyogram

175
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EMS

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Electrical muscle stimulation or emergency medical services

176
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EMT

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Emergency medical technician

177
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EOB

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Edge of bed

178
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EOM

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Extraocular movement

179
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EPM

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Extensor pollicis brevis muscle

180
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EPL

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Extensor pollicis longus muscle

181
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ERT

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Estrogen replacement therapy

182
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ES

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Electrical stimulation

183
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ESI

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Epidural steroid injection

184
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ESR

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate

185
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ESRD

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End stage renal disease

186
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ET

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Enterostomal therapy

187
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ETOH

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Ethyl alcohol

188
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ETT

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Endotracheal tube

189
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EV

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Eversion

190
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FAS

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Fetal alcohol syndrome

191
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FB

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Foreign body

192
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f/b

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Followed by

193
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FBS

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Fasting blood sugar

194
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FCR

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Flexor carpi radialis

195
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FCU

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Flexor carpi ulnaris

196
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FDP

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Flexor digitorum profundus

197
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FDS

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Flexor digitorum superficialis

198
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Fe

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Iron

199
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Fem.

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Femur

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fem-pop

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Femoral- popliteal

201
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FES

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Functional electrical stimulation

202
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FEV

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Forced expiration volume

203
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FHx

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Family history

204
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Fist

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Fistula

205
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FMS

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Fibromyalgia syndrome

206
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FOB

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Foot of bed

207
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FPB

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Flexor pollicis brevis

208
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FPL

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Flexor pollicis longus

209
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FSBPT

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Federation of state boards of physical therapy

210
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FSH

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Follicle stimulating hormone

211
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FTSG

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Full thickness skin graft

212
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FTT

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Failure to thrive

213
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f/u

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Follow up

214
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FUO

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Fever of unknown origin

215
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FUV

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Follow up visit

216
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FVC

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Forced vital capacity

217
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FWB

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Full weight bearing

218
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Fx

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Fracture

219
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fxn.

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Function

220
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/a

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