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12/12/2013
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Term
AAA
 Definition
abdominal aortic aneurysm
Term
A&P
 Definition
auscultation and percussion
Term
ABG
 Definition
arterial blood gas(es)
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
Acc
 Definition
accommodation
Term
ACL
 Definition
anterior cruciate ligament
Term
ACS
 Definition
acute coronary syndrome
Term
ad lib.
 Definition
as desired
Term
ADLs
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
AFB
 Definition
acid-fast bacillus (TB organism)
Term
AFP
 Definition
alpha fetoprotein
Term
AK
 Definition
above the knee
Term
ALL
 Definition
acute lymphocytic leukemia
Term
ALT
 Definition
alanine aminotransferase (liver enzyme)
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advice (as in pt discharges themselves) or advanced maternal age (OB)
Term
AML
 Definition
acute myelogenous leukemia
Term
ANA
 Definition
antinuclear antibody
Term
A&O
 Definition
alert and oriented
Term
A-P
 Definition
antero-posterior
Term
AP
 Definition
antepartum (OB)
Term
ARDS
 Definition
acute respiratory distress syndrome
Term
AROM
 Definition
artificial rupture of membrane (OB)
Term
ASA
 Definition
aspirin
Term
ASD
 Definition
atrial septal defect
Term
A&W
 Definition
alive and well
Term
AXR
 Definition
abdominal x-ray
Term
ATN
 Definition
acute tubular necrosis
Term
AU
 Definition
both ears
Term
BBB
 Definition
bundle branch block
Term
Bid
 Definition
twice daily
Term
Bilat
 Definition
bilateral
Term
Bld
 Definition
blood
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BTL
 Definition
bilateral tubal ligation (OB-GYN)
Term
BSO
 Definition
bilateral salpingoophorectomy (GYN)
Term
BRP
 Definition
bathroom privileges
Term
BPH
 Definition
benign prostatic hyperplasia/hypertrophy
Term
BS
 Definition
blood sugar
Term
BSA
 Definition
body surface area
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
Bx, bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term
c
 Definition
with
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer

chronological age, cardiac arrest
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CBD
 Definition
common bile duct
Term
CBF
 Definition
cerebral blood flow
Term
cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CC
 Definition
chief complaint
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
CEA
 Definition
carcino-embryonic antigen
Term
CIS
 Definition
carcinoma in situ
Term
CK
 Definition
creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme); conductive keratoplasty
Term
CLL
 Definition
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Term
cm
 Definition
centimeters
Term
CML
 Definition
chronic myelogenous leukemia
Term
CN
 Definition
cranial nerve
Term
c/o
 Definition
complains of
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CPAP
 Definition
continuous positive airway pressure (for sleep apnea)
Term
CPD
 Definition
cephalopelvic disproportion (OB)
Term
CRF
 Definition
chronic renal failure
Term
C&S
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
C/S, C-section
 Definition
cesarean section
Term
CSF
 Definition
cerebrospinal fluid
Term
CT
 Definition
computer tomography
Term
CTAB
 Definition
clear to auscultation bilaterally
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
CVP
 Definition
central venous pressure
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x ray; chest radiograph
Term
d/c
 Definition
discontinue
Term
DC
 Definition
discharge
Term
D&C
 Definition
dilation and curettage (OB-GYN)
Term
DDx
 Definition
differential diagnosis
Term
D5W
 Definition
5% dextrose and sterile water
Term
DI
 Definition
diabetes insipidus; diagnostic imaging
Term
DIC
 Definition
disseminated intravascular coagulation
Term
DIP
 Definition
distal interphalangeal joint
Term
DJD
 Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
DKA
 Definition
diabetic ketoacidosis
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DOE
 Definition
dyspnea on exertion
Term
DPT
 Definition
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
Term
DTR
 Definition
deep tendon reflex
Term
DUB
 Definition
dysfunctional uterine bleeding (OB-GYN)
Term
DVT
 Definition
deep vein thrombosis; deep venous thrombosis
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
DU
 Definition
duodenal ulcer
Term
EBL
 Definition
estimated blood loss
Term
EGA
 Definition
estimated gestational age (OB)
Term
EGD
 Definition
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
ECG, EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram; electrocardiography
Term
EMG
 Definition
electromyogram (study of the muscle-nerve response)
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalography
Term
EENT
 Definition
eyes, ear, nose, and throat
Term
EOM
 Definition
extraocular movement
Term
ERCP
 Definition
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Term
ESR
 Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ETOH
 Definition
ethanol
Term
FTP
 Definition
failure to progress (OB)
Term
FTT
 Definition
failure to thrive (pedi)
Term
EUA
 Definition
examine under anesthesia
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
FEV
 Definition
forced expiratory volume
Term
FFP
 Definition
fresh frozen plasma
Term
FHR
 Definition
fetal heart rate
Term
FHT
 Definition
fetal heart tone
Term
FNA
 Definition
fine needle aspiration
Term
FOBT
 Definition
fetal occult blood test
Term
FSH
 Definition
follicle stimulating hormone (GYN)
Term
FTD
 Definition
failure to descend (OB)
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
G
 Definition
gravida (pregnant)
Term
G.A
 Definition
general anesthesia
Term
GA
 Definition
gestational age (OB)
Term
GB
 Definition
gallbladder
Term
GC
 Definition
gonococcus (Neisseria gonorrheae)
Term
GCS
 Definition
glasgow coma scale (neuro
Term
GERD
 Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GET
 Definition
general endotracheal intubation (anesthesia)
Term
GFR
 Definition
glomerular filtration rate
Term
Gtts
 Definition
drops
Term
GTT
 Definition
glucose tolerance test
Term
GSW
 Definition
gunshot wound
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
H
 Definition
hour
Term
H/A
 Definition
headache
Term
Hb, Hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
Hcg
 Definition
human chorionic gonadotropin (OB-GYN)
Term
Hs
 Definition
at bedtime
Term
HCT. Hct
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
h/o
 Definition
history of
Term
HOB
 Definition
head of bed
Term
H&P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
HPI
 Definition
history of present illness
Term
HR
 Definition
heart rate
Term
Hx
 Definition
history
Term
IBD
 Definition
irritable bowel disease
Term
ICS
 Definition
intercostals space
Term
IDA
 Definition
iron deficiency anemia
Term
I&D
 Definition
incision and drainage
Term
IDDM
 Definition
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
Ig
 Definition
immunoglobulin
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular; infectious mononuclosis
Term
INR
 Definition
international normalized ratio
Term
I&O
 Definition
intake and output
Term
IOP
 Definition
intraocular pressure
Term
IU
 Definition
international unit
Term
IUFD
 Definition
intrauterine fetal demise (OB)
Term
IUD
 Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IUGR
 Definition
intrauterine growth rate; intrauterine growth retardation
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVC
 Definition
intravenous cholangiogram; intravenous cholangiography
Term
IVF
 Definition
in vitro fertilization
Term
IUP
 Definition
intrauterine pregnancy
Term
KUB
 Definition
kidney, ureter, bladder (radiography study)
Term
LAD
 Definition
left anterior descending coronary artery
Term
L&D
 Definition
labor and delivery
Term
LBP
 Definition
lower back pain
Term
LCA
 Definition
left coronary artery
Term
LBBB
 Definition
left bundle branch block
Term
LBW
 Definition
low birth weight
Term
LDH
 Definition
lactate dehydrogenase (lab)
Term
LE
 Definition
lower extremities
Term
LFT
 Definition
liver function test
Term
LGA
 Definition
large for gestational age (OB)
Term
LH
 Definition
luteinizing hormone (GYN)
Term
LLE
 Definition
left lower extremity
Term
LOC
 Definition
loss of consciousness
Term
LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower qudrant
Term
LN
 Definition
lymph node
Term
LSB
 Definition
left sternal border
Term
LTCS
 Definition
low transverse cesarean section
Term
LVH
 Definition
left ventricular hypertrophy
Term
lytes
 Definition
electrolytes
Term
MCH
 Definition
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
Term
MCL
 Definition
midclavicular line
Term
MCP
 Definition
metacarpophalangeal joint
Term
MDI
 Definition
metered dose inhaler (pulmonary)
Term
MOM
 Definition
milk of magnesia
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
MVA
 Definition
motor vehicle accident
Term
MVP
 Definition
mitral valve prolapse
Term
NAD
 Definition
no apparent distress
Term
NB
 Definition
newborn
Term
NED
 Definition
no evidence of disease (used for oncology pts in remissions)
Term
NGT
 Definition
nasogastric tube
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
NOS
 Definition
not otherwise specified
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NSR
 Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
OA
 Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
Obs
 Definition
observation
Term
OD
 Definition
right eye
Term
O/E
 Definition
on exam
Term
Oint
 Definition
ointment
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
OM
 Definition
otitis media
Term
OCP
 Definition
oral contraceptive pill
Term
ORIF
 Definition
open reduction with internal fixation
Term
os
 Definition
opening, mouth
Term
P-A
 Definition
postero-anterior;
Term
PAC
 Definition
premature atrial contraction
Term
Pap
 Definition
papanicolaou (test) (pap smear)
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
PCL
 Definition
posterior cruciate ligament
Term
PDA
 Definition
patent ductus arteriosus
Term
PEEP
 Definition
positive end expiratory pressure
Term
PE
 Definition
pulmonary embolism; physical examination; pressure-equalizing tube
Term
PERRLA
 Definition
pupils equal, round, and reactive, to light and accommodation
Term
PET
 Definition
positron emission tomography
Term
PFT
 Definition
pulmonary function test
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PROM
 Definition
premature rupture of membranes (OB) passive range of motion (ortho)
Term
prn
 Definition
as needed
Term
PRBC
 Definition
packed red blood cells
Term
pr
 Definition
per rectum
Term
PND
 Definition
paraoxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Term
PO
 Definition
per os (mouth)
Term
POD
 Definition
postoperative day
Term
PP
 Definition
post partum
Term
PPD
 Definition
purified protein derivative (TB skin test)
Term
PPH
 Definition
post partum hemorrhage (OB)
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy
Term
pt
 Definition
patient
Term
PTCA
 Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Term
PVD
 Definition
peripheral vascular disease
Term
PUD
 Definition
peptic ulcer disease
Term
PVC
 Definition
premature ventricular contraction
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
RA
 Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RAI
 Definition
radioactive iodine
Term
RAM
 Definition
rapid alternating movements (neuro)
Term
RBC, rbc
 Definition
red blood cell
Term
RBBB
 Definition
right bundle branch block (cardiac)
Term
RDS
 Definition
respiratory distress syndrome
Term
RF
 Definition
rheumatoid factor; radio frequency
Term
RCA
 Definition
right coronary artery
Term
RHD
 Definition
rheumatic heart disease
Term
ROS
 Definition
review of systems
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
RTC
 Definition
return to clinic
Term
Rx
 Definition
therapy, prescription
Term
s
 Definition
without
Term
SBE
 Definition
subacute bacterial endocarditis
Term
SBO
 Definition
small bowel obstruction
Term
Sc
 Definition
subcutaneously
Term
SGA
 Definition
small for gestational age (OB)
Term
SO
 Definition
superior oblique
Term
SLE
 Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus; slit-lamp examination
Term
SNS
 Definition
sympathetic nervous system
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
S/P
 Definition
status post
Term
SROM
 Definition
spontaneous rupture of membrane (OB)
Term
SVD
 Definition
spontaneous vaginal delivery
Term
SVT
 Definition
supraventricular tachycardia
Term
S/S
 Definition
signs and symptoms
Term
T&C
 Definition
type of cross-match (blood)
Term
T&S
 Definition
type and screen (blood)
Term
TEE
 Definition
transesophageal echocardiography
Term
TAH
 Definition
total abdominal hysterectomy
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TFT
 Definition
thyroid function test
Term
TOA
 Definition
tubo-ovarian abscess
Term
TNM
 Definition
tumor, nodes, mets (used in cancer staging)
Term
TMJ
 Definition
temporomandibular joint
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
TLC
 Definition
total lung capacity
Term
TM
 Definition
typanic membrane
Term
TPN
 Definition
total parental nutrition
Term
TSS
 Definition
toxic shock syndrome
Term
TURP
 Definition
transurethral resection of the prostate
Term
TVH
 Definition
total vaginal hysterectomy
Term
Tx
 Definition
treatment
Term
U
 Definition
unit
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UE
 Definition
upper extremity
Term
ung
 Definition
ointment
Term
US
 Definition
ultrasound; ultrasonography
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
VHD
 Definition
valvular heart disease
Term
VO
 Definition
verbal order
Term
VS
 Definition
vital signs
Term
VSS
 Definition
vital signs stable
Term
VF
 Definition
ventricular fibrillation
Term
VSD
 Definition
ventricular septal defect
Term
VSSAF
 Definition
vital signs stable, afebrile
Term
W/C
 Definition
wheelchair
Term
WDWN
 Definition
well-developed, well nourished
Term
WK
 Definition
week
Term
w/n
 Definition
within
Term
WNL
 Definition
within normal limits (commonly used in lab reports)
Term
W/U
 Definition
work up
Term
y/o
 Definition
years old
Term
AMI
 Definition
acute myocardial infarction
Term
F/U
 Definition
follow up
Term
FUO
 Definition
fever of unknown origin
Term
FVC
 Definition
forced vital capacity
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
IVPB
 Definition
IV piggy back
Term
J-P
 Definition
jackson pratt drain (grenade looking drain in post-op pts)
Term
JRA
 Definition
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Term
JVP
 Definition
jugular venous pulse
Term
JVD
 Definition
jugular venous distension
Term
NST
 Definition
non-stress test (OB)
Term
N/V
 Definition
nausea and vomitting
Term
N/V/D
 Definition
nausea, vomitting, diarrhea
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye
Term
OTC
 Definition
over the counter
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
Term
OU
 Definition
both eyes
Term
qd
 Definition
every day
Term
qh
 Definition
every hour
Term
q2Hh
 Definition
every two hours
Term
a
 Definition
before
Term
abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
BSE
 Definition
breast self exam
Term
CMV
 Definition
cytomegalovirus
Term
EDC
 Definition
estimated date of confinement (OB-due date)
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
PACU
 Definition
post anesthesia care unit
Term
BPM
 Definition
beats per minute
Term
NBS
 Definition
normal bowel sounds
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
qid
 Definition
four times a day
Term
qod
 Definition
every other day
Term
qwk
 Definition
every week
Term
mcl
 Definition
medial collateral ligament
Term
lcl
 Definition
lateral collateral ligament
Term
HNP
 Definition
herniated nucleus pulposus (herniated disk)
Term
FROM
 Definition
full range of motion
Term
TKR
 Definition
total knee replacement
Term
AKA
 Definition
above knee amputation
Term
BKA
 Definition
below knee amputation
Term
CPK
 Definition
creatine phosphokinase
Term
Cx
 Definition
culture
Term
EBV
 Definition
epstein barr virus
Term
PT
 Definition
prothrombin time (labs)
Term
CAT
 Definition
computed axial tomography
Term
UGI
 Definition
upper gastrointestinal
Term
ABI
 Definition
ankle brachial index
Term
IA
 Definition
intra-arterial
Term
MAP
 Definition
mean arterial pressure
Term
TURB
 Definition
transurethral resection of bladder
Term
AF (cardiac)
 Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
SVR
 Definition
systemic vascular resistance
Term
ALS (neuro)
 Definition
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Term
ITP
 Definition
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Term
CTA (pulm)
 Definition
computed tomography angiography
Term
AGA
 Definition
appropriate for gestational age
Term
BW
 Definition
body weight
Term
TORCH
 Definition
toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes virus
Term
PPROM
 Definition
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
Term
VD
 Definition
venereal disease
Term
BE (GI)
 Definition
barium enema
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