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9th Grade
09/13/2010
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a
 Definition
before
Term
A & P
 Definition
Anterior and Posterior
Term
AAA
 Definition
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Term
abd
 Definition
abdominal
Term
abx
 Definition
antibiotics
Term
ABG
 Definition
Arterial Blood Gas
Term
abs
 Definition
absent
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
ACLS
 Definition
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as much as desired
Term
ADHD
 Definition
Attenion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Term
ADL
 Definition
Activities of Daily Living
Term
Adm
 Definition
Admission
Term
AED
 Definition
Automated External Defibrillator
Term
AF
 Definition
Atrial Fibrillation
Term
AIDS
 Definition
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Term
AKA
 Definition
Above the Knee Amputation
Term
am or a.m.
 Definition
before noon
Term
AMA
 Definition
American Medical Association, Against Medical Advice
Term
amb
 Definition
ambulate/walk
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amt
 Definition
amount
Term
AP
 Definition
Aplical Pulse
Term
approx
 Definition
approximately
Term
appt
 Definition
appointment
Term
aq
 Definition
aqueous, water
Term
ASA
 Definition
Acetylsalicylic acid (asprin)
Term
ASAP
 Definition
As Soon As Possible
Term
ax
 Definition
axillary
Term
BAC
 Definition
Blood Alchohol Concentration
Term
b/c
 Definition
because
Term
BC
 Definition
Birth Control
Term
bid
 Definition
twice a day
Term
bin
 Definition
twice a night
Term
BKA
 Definition
Below the Knee Amputation
Term
Bld
 Definition
Blood
Term
BM
 Definition
Bowel Movement
Term
BMI
 Definition
Body Mass Index
Term
BMT
 Definition
Bone Marrow Transplant
Term
BP
 Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
BPM
 Definition
Beats Per Minute
Term
Bronch
 Definition
Bronchoscopy
Term
BRP
 Definition
Bathroom Privileges
Term
BS
 Definition
....Not THAT kind of BS.

Blood Sugar
Term
BSE
 Definition
Breast Self-Examination
Term
bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term
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c
 Definition
with
Term
C
 Definition
Celsius
Term
c/o
 Definition
complaint of
Term
Ca
 Definition
Calcium
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer
Term
CABG
 Definition
Cornoary Aertery Bypass Graft
Term
CAD
 Definition
Cornoary Artery Disease
Term
cal
 Definition
calorie
Term
caps
 Definition
capsules
Term
CAT
 Definition
Computerized Axial Tomography
Term
cath
 Definition
catheter, catheterize
Term
CBC
 Definition
Complete Blood Count
Term
CC
 Definition
Chief Complaint
Term
CF
 Definition
Cystic Fibrosis
Term
CHF
 Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
CMA
 Definition
Certified Medical Assistant
Term
CNS
 Definition
Central Nervous System
Term
COPD
 Definition
Chronic Obstuctive Pulmonary Disease
Term
CPR
 Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Term
CS
 Definition
Central Supply/Cesarean Section
Term
C & S
 Definition
Culture and Sensitivity
Term
CSF
 Definition
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Term
CV
 Definition
Cardiovascular
Term
CVA
 Definition
Cerebral Vascular Accident
Term
cxr
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
d
 Definition
day
Term
DM
 Definition
Diabetes Mellitus
Term
DOA
 Definition
Dead On Arrival
Term
DOB
 Definition
Date Of Birth
Term
DOC
 Definition
Date Of Conception
Term
DNA
 Definition
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Term
DNR
 Definition
Do Not Resuscitate
Term
D & V
 Definition
Diarrhea and Vomiting
Term
DVT
 Definition
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Term
dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
EEG
 Definition
Electroencephalogram
Term
echo
 Definition
echocardiogram
Term
EENT
 Definition
Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
Term
ER, ED
 Definition
Emergency Room/Department
Term
ESRD
 Definition
End Stage Renal Disease
Term
et
 Definition
end
Term
ETT
 Definition
Endotracheal Tube
Term
F
 Definition
Fahrenheit
Term
FAS
 Definition
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Term
Fe
 Definition
iron
Term
fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
GERD
 Definition
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Term
GI
 Definition
Gastroinestinal
Term
GSW
 Definition
Gun Shot Wound
Term
gtt
 Definition
drops
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
Gyn
 Definition
Gynecology
Term
h or hr
 Definition
hour
Term
HCl
 Definition
Hydrocloric Acid
Term
HCW
 Definition
Health Care Worker
Term
HEENT
 Definition
Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
Term
Hep B
 Definition
Hepatitis B vaccine
Term
Hg
 Definition
mercury
Term
Hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
H2O
 Definition
water
Term
HIV
 Definition
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Term
HR
 Definition
Heart Rate
Term
h
 Definition
height
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
hx
 Definition
history
Term
H & P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
ICP
 Definition
intracranial pressure
Term
ID
 Definition
intradermal
Term
I & O
 Definition
intake and output
Term
IM
 Definition
Intramuscular
Term
IV
 Definition
Intravenously
Term
K
 Definition
Potassium
Term
L
 Definition
Left, Liter
Term
Lab
 Definition
laboratory
Term
Laser
 Definition
light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
Term
lat
 Definition
lateral
Term
L & D
 Definition
Labor and Delivery
Term
liq
 Definition
liquid
Term
LMP
 Definition
Last Menstrual Period
Term
Meds
 Definition
medications
Term
MD
 Definition
Medical Doctor, Muscular Dystrophy
Term
MDI
 Definition
Metered Dose Inhaler
Term
MI
 Definition
Myocardial Infarction
Term
MICU
 Definition
Medical Intensive Care Unit
Term
min
 Definition
minutes
Term
mm Hg
 Definition
millimeteres of mercury
Term
MMR
 Definition
Measles Mumps and Rubella
Term
mod
 Definition
moderate
Term
MRI
 Definition
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Term
MVA
 Definition
Motor Vehicle Accident
Term
N/A
 Definition
Not Applicable
Term
NaCl
 Definition
Sodium Chloride
Term
NB
 Definition
newborn
Term
neg
 Definition
negative
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