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Term
A-fib
Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
AAA
Definition
abdominal aortic aneurysm
Term
AB
Definition
abortion or abortus (can also be written “ab”)
Term
AC
Definition
abdominal circumference
Term
AC
Definition
acromioclavicular
Term
ACL
Definition
anterior cruciate ligament
Term
ACLS
Definition
advanced cardiac life support
Term
ADA
Definition
American Dietetic Association
Term
ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
Term
AFO
Definition
ankle-foot orthosis (ankle-foot orthotic)
Term
AIDS
Definition
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Term
AKA
Definition
Above-knee amputation
Term
ALL
Definition
acute lymphocytic leukemia (acute lymphoblastic leukemia)
Term
AMA
Definition
against medical advice
Term
AP/PA
Definition
anteroposterior/posteroanterior
Term
ARDS
Definition
adult respiratory distress syndrome
Term
ASA
Definition
acetylsalicylic acid
Term
ASCAD
Definition
arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease
Term
ASCVD
Definition
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Term
ASHD
Definition
arteriosclerotic heart disease (atherosclerotic heart disease)
Term
AV
Definition
atrioventricular
Term
AVM
Definition
arteriovenous malformation
Term
BE
Definition
barium enema
Term
BKA
Definition
Below-knee amputation
Term
BPD
Definition
biparietal diameter
Term
BPH
Definition
benign prostatic hypertrophy
Term
BSO
Definition
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Term
C-section
Definition
cesarean section
Term
C-spine
Definition
cervical spine
Term
CA
Definition
cancer or carcinoma
Term
CABG
Definition
coronary artery bypass grafting
Term
cc
Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CCU
Definition
coronary care unit
Term
CF
Definition
cystic fibrosis
Term
cGy
Definition
centigray
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
CLL
Definition
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Term
cm
Definition
centimeter
Term
CMC
Definition
carpometacarpal (joint)
Term
CMV
Definition
cytomegalovirus
Term
COPD
Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CPAP
Definition
continuous positive airway pressure
Term
CPD
Definition
cephalopelvic disproportion
Term
CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CT
Definition
computed tomography
Term
CTR
Definition
carpal tunnel release
Term
CVA
Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
D&C
Definition
dilatation and curettage
Term
dB
Definition
decibel
Term
DC
Definition
discontinue or discharge
Term
DDD
Definition
degenerative disc disease or degenerative disk disease
Term
DIP
Definition
distal interphalangeal (joint)
Term
DISH
Definition
diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
Term
DJD
Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
dL
Definition
deciliter
Term
DM
Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DNR
Definition
DO NOT RESUSCITATE
Term
DOB
Definition
date of birth
Term
DT
Definition
delirium tremens
Term
DVT
Definition
deep venous thrombosis
Term
EBL
Definition
estimated blood loss
Term
ECG/EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram (electrocardiography)
Term
EDC
Definition
estimated date of confinement
Term
EEG
Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
EF
Definition
ejection fraction
Term
EFW
Definition
estimated fetal weight
Term
EGA
Definition
estimated gestational age
Term
EGD
Definition
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
ENT
Definition
ears, nose, and throat
Term
ER
Definition
emergency room
Term
ERCP
Definition
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Term
ESWL
Definition
extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
Term
ET
Definition
endotracheal
Term
FCD
Definition
fibrocystic disease
Term
fem-fem
Definition
femoral-femoral
Term
fem-pop
Definition
Femoral-popliteal
Term
FL
Definition
femur length
Term
G
Definition
gravida
Term
g
Definition
gram
Term
GE
Definition
gastroesophageal
Term
GE
Definition
gastroenterology
Term
GERD
Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
gm
Definition
gram
Term
GYN
Definition
gynecology
Term
H&P
Definition
history and physical
Term
HC
Definition
head circumference
Term
HCTZ
Definition
hydrochlorothiazide
Term
HIDA
Definition
hydroxyiminodiacetic acid
Term
HMD
Definition
hyaline membrane disease
Term
HNP
Definition
herniated nucleus pulposus
Term
HPI
Definition
history of present illness
Term
Hz
Definition
hertz
Term
I&D
Definition
incision and drainage
Term
ICU
Definition
intensive care unit
Term
IDDM
Definition
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
IJ
Definition
internal jugular
Term
ILD
Definition
interstitial lung disease
Term
IM
Definition
intramuscular
Term
IOL
Definition
intraocular lens
Term
IP
Definition
interphalangeal
Term
IT
Definition
iliotibial
Term
ITP
Definition
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Term
IUGR
Definition
intrauterine growth retardation
Term
IV
Definition
intravenous
Term
IVC
Definition
inferior vena cava
Term
IVP
Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
K-wire
Definition
Kirschner wire
Term
KUB
Definition
kidneys, ureters, bladder (abdominal x-ray)
Term
L
Definition
liter
Term
L-spine
Definition
lumbar spine
Term
L&D
Definition
labor and delivery
Term
LAD
Definition
left anterior descending (artery)
Term
LAO
Definition
left anterior oblique
Term
lap
Definition
laparotomy or laparoscopic
Term
LCA
Definition
left coronary artery (left circumflex artery)
Term
LGA
Definition
large for gestational age
Term
LIMA
Definition
left internal mammary artery
Term
LLL
Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LMP
Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOC
Definition
loss of consciousness
Term
LR
Definition
lactated Ringer's
Term
LS
Definition
lumbosacral
Term
LV
Definition
left ventricle
Term
m/sec
Definition
meters per second
Term
m/sec2
Definition
meters per second squared
Term
mCi
Definition
millicurie
Term
MCL
Definition
medial collateral ligament
Term
MCP
Definition
metacarpophalangeal (joint)
Term
MDI
Definition
metered dose inhaler
Term
mEq
Definition
milliequivalent
Term
mg
Definition
milligram
Term
mGy
Definition
milligray
Term
MHz
Definition
megahertz
Term
MI
Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
mL
Definition
milliliter
Term
mm
Definition
millimeter
Term
mmHg
Definition
millimeters of mercury
Term
mmol
Definition
millimole
Term
MRI
Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MS
Definition
multiple sclerosis
Term
ms
Definition
millisecond
Term
MSAFP
Definition
maternal serum alpha fetoprotein
Term
msec
Definition
millisecond
Term
MTP
Definition
metatarsophalangeal (joint)
Term
MUGA
Definition
multiple gated acquisition
Term
NG
Definition
nasogastric (usually tube)
Term
NICU
Definition
neonatal intensive care unit
Term
NKDA
Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
nm
Definition
nanometer
Term
NSVD
Definition
normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
Term
OB
Definition
obstetrics
Term
OCG
Definition
oral cholecystogram
Term
OMB
Definition
obtuse marginal branch
Term
OR
Definition
operating room
Term
ORIF
Definition
open reduction, internal fixation
Term
OT
Definition
occupational therapy
Term
oz
Definition
ounce
Term
P
Definition
Para (# of living children)
Term
PCL
Definition
posterior cruciate ligament
Term
PDA
Definition
patent ductus arteriosus (posterior descending artery)
Term
PE
Definition
pulmonary embolism
Term
PICU
Definition
pediatric intensive care unit
Term
PID
Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PIP
Definition
proximal interphalangeal
Term
PT
Definition
physical therapy
Term
PTCA
Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Term
PTSD
Definition
post-traumatic stress disorder
Term
PVC
Definition
premature ventricular contraction
Term
PVD
Definition
peripheral vascular disease
Term
RA
Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RAD
Definition
right anterior descending (artery)
Term
RAO
Definition
right anterior oblique
Term
RCA
Definition
right coronary artery
Term
ROM
Definition
rupture of membranes
Term
RSD
Definition
reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Term
RSV
Definition
respiratory syncytial virus
Term
SAB
Definition
spontaneous abortion
Term
SG
Definition
Swan-Ganz
Term
SI
Definition
sacroiliac (joint)
Term
SICU
Definition
surgical intensive care unit
Term
SIDS
Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term
SLE
Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus
Term
SMA
Definition
superior mesenteric artery
Term
SVC
Definition
superior vena cava
Term
T-spine
Definition
thoracic spine
Term
T&A
Definition
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Term
TAB
Definition
therapeutic abortion
Term
TAH
Definition
total abdominal hysterectomy
Term
THA
Definition
total hip arthroplasty
Term
TIA
Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
Tib-fib
Definition
tibial-fibular or tibiofibular
Term
TKA
Definition
total knee arthroplasty
Term
TMJ
Definition
temporomandibular joint
Term
TURBT
Definition
transurethral resection of the bladder tumor
Term
TURP
Definition
transurethral resection of the prostate
Term
TVH
Definition
total vaginal hysterectomy
Term
URI
Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
V-tach
Definition
ventricular tachycardia
Term
VBAC
Definition
vaginal birth after cesarean
Term
VCUG
Definition
voiding cystourethrogram
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