U.4 Abbreviations Flashcards

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ABCDE

A

Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving (mnemonic for assessing skin lesions for cancer risk)

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2
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BCC

A

Basal Cell Carcinoma

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3
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Bx

A

biopsy

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4
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decub

A

decubitus ulcer, due to prolonged pressure, bedsores

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5
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Derm

A

dermatology

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6
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I&D

A

Incision and Drainage

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7
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ID

A

IntraDermal

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8
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IM

A

IntraMuscular

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9
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SC
SQ
subQ

A

subcutaneous

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10
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SCC

A

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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11
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ung

A

ointment

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