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Term
A&P
 Definition
auscultation and percussion
Term
A-fib
 Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
AAA
 Definition
abdominal aortic aneurysm
Term
AB
 Definition
abortion
abortus
Term
ABG
 Definition
arterial blood gas
Term
AC
 Definition
acromioclavicular
abdominal circumference
Term
ACL
 Definition
anterior cruciate ligament
Term
ACLS
 Definition
arteriosclerotic cardiac life support
atherosclerotic cardiac life support
Term
AD
 Definition
right ear
dangerous abbreviation
Term
ADA
 Definition
American Dietetic Association
Term
ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
AFB
 Definition
acid-fast bacillus
Term
AFO
 Definition
ankle-foot orthosis
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Term
AKA
 Definition
above-knee amputation
Term
ALL
 Definition
acute lymphocytic/lymphoblastic leukemia
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advise
American Medical Association
Term
AP/PA
 Definition
anteroposterior/posteroanterior
Term
ARDS
 Definition
adult respiratory distress syndrome
Term
AS
 Definition
left ear
dangerous abbreviation
Term
ASA
 Definition
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
Term
ASCAD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease
atherosclerotic coronary artery disease
Term
ASCVD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic cardio vascular disease
atherosclerotic cardio vascular disease
Term
ASHD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic heart disease
atherosclerotic heart disease
Term
AU
 Definition
both ears
dangerous abbreviation
Term
AV
 Definition
arteriovenous
atrioventricular
Term
AVM
 Definition
arteriovenous malformation
Term
BE
 Definition
barium enema
Term
BKA
 Definition
below-knee amputation
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BPD
 Definition
biparietal diameter
Term
BPH
 Definition
benign prostatic hypertrophy/hyperplasia
Term
BSO
 Definition
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
BUS
 Definition
Bartholin glands, erethra, and Skene glands
Term
C&S
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
C-section
 Definition
cesarean section
Term
C-spine
 Definition
cervical spine
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer
carcinoma
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass grafting
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CCE
 Definition
clubbing, cyanosis, or edema
Term
CCU
 Definition
coronary care unit
Term
CF
 Definition
cystic fibrosis
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
CLL
 Definition
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Term
CMC
 Definition
carpometacarpal (joint)
Term
CMV
 Definition
cytomegalovirus
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide
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
CSF
 Definition
cerebrospinal fluid
Term
CT
 Definition
computed tomography
Term
CTR
 Definition
carpal tunnel release
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident
costovertebral angle
Term
D&C
 Definition
dilation and curettage
dilatation and curettage
Term
DC
 Definition
discontinue
discharge
Term
DDD
 Definition
degenerative disc disease
Term
DIP
 Definition
distal interphalangeal (joint)
Term
DISH
 Definition
diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
Term
DJD
 Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DNR
 Definition
DO NOT RESUSCITATE
Term
DOB
 Definition
date of birth
Term
DT or DTs
 Definition
delirium tremens
Term
DTRs
 Definition
deep tendon reflexes
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 & throat
Term
EOMs
 Definition
extraoccular movements
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
FEV
 Definition
forced expiratory volume
Term
FHT
 Definition
fetal heart tone
Term
FL
 Definition
femur length
Term
FVC
 Definition
forced vital capacity
Term
G
 Definition
gravida (# of pregnancies)
Term
GE
 Definition
gastroesophageal
Term
GE
 Definition
gastroenterology
Term
GERD
 Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
GYN
 Definition
gynecology
Term
H&H
 Definition
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Term
H&P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
HC
 Definition
head circumference
Term
HCTZ
 Definition
hydrochlorothiazide
Term
HEENT
 Definition
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
Term
HIDA
 Definition
hydroxyiminodiacetic acid
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
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
IAC
 Definition
internal auditory canal
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
JVD
 Definition
jugular venous distention
Term
JVP
 Definition
jugular venous pressure
Term
K-wire
 Definition
Kirschner wire
Term
KCl
 Definition
potassium chloride
Term
KUB
 Definition
kidneys, ureters, bladder (abdominal x-ray)
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
L&D
 Definition
labor & delivery
Term
L-spine
 Definition
lumbar spine
Term
LAD
 Definition
left anterior descending (artery)
Term
LAO
 Definition
left anterior oblique
Term
LCA
 Definition
left coronary artery
left circumflex artery
Term
LFT
 Definition
liver function test
Term
LIMA
 Definition
left internal mammary artery
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOC
 Definition
loss of consciousness
Term
LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
LR
 Definition
lactated Ringer's
Term
LS
 Definition
lumbosacral
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
LV
 Definition
left ventricle
Term
MCL
 Definition
medial collateral ligament
Term
MCP
 Definition
metacarpophalangeal
Term
MDI
 Definition
metered dose inhaler
Term
MHz
 Definition
megahertz
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MS
 Definition
multiple sclerosis
Term
MSAFP
 Definition
maternal serum alpha fetoprotein
Term
MTP
 Definition
metatarsophalangeal
Term
MUGA
 Definition
multiple gated acquisition
Term
NAD
 Definition
no acute distress
Term
NCAT
 Definition
normocephalic, atraumatic
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NICU
 Definition
neonatal intensive care unit
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
NPH
 Definition
neutral protamine Hagedorn
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NSVD
 Definition
normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
Term
O&P
 Definition
ova and parasites
Term
OB
 Definition
obstetrics
Term
OCG
 Definition
oral cholecystogram
Term
OD
 Definition
right eye
dangerous abbreviation
Term
OMB
 Definition
obtuse marginal branch
Term
OR
 Definition
operating room
Term
ORIF
 Definition
open reduction, internal fixation
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye
dangerous abbreviation
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
Term
OU
 Definition
both eyes
dangerous abbreviation
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
PERRLA
 Definition
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accomodation
Term
PFT
 Definition
pulmonary function test
Term
PICU
 Definition
pediatric intensive care unit
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PIP
 Definition
proximal interphalangeal
Term
PMI
 Definition
point of maximal impulse
Term
PND
 Definition
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Term
PNS
 Definition
peripheral nervous system
Term
PSA
 Definition
prostate-specific antigen
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy
Term
PT
 Definition
prothrombin time
Term
PTCA
 Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Term
PTSD
 Definition
post-traumatic stress disorder
Term
PTT
 Definition
partial thromboplastin time
Term
PVC or PVCs
 Definition
premature ventricular contraction
Term
PVD
 Definition
peripheral vascular disease
Term
Phen-fen
 Definition
phentermine and fenfluramine
Term
RA
 Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RAD
 Definition
right anterior descending (artery)
Term
RBC/rbc
 Definition
red blood count/red blood cell
Term
RCA
 Definition
right coronary artery
right circumflex artery
Term
REM
 Definition
rapid eye movement
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
rupture of membranes
Term
RPR
 Definition
rapid plasma reagin
Term
RRR
 Definition
regular rate and rhythm
Term
RSD
 Definition
reflex sympathetic dystrophy
Term
RSV
 Definition
respiratory syncytial virus
Term
SAB
 Definition
spontaneous abortion
Term
SG
 Definition
Swan-Ganz
(usually a catheter)
Term
SI
 Definition
sacroiliac
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
SMA
 Definition
panel of laboratory tests
(SMA 7)
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
SOM
 Definition
serous otitis media
Term
SVC
 Definition
superior vena cava
Term
T&A
 Definition
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Term
T-spine
 Definition
thoracic spine
Term
TAB
 Definition
therapeutic abortion
Term
TAH
 Definition
total abdominal hysterectomy
(often TAH-BSO)
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
THA
 Definition
total hip arthroplasty
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
TKA
 Definition
total knee arthroplasty
Term
TM or TMs
 Definition
tympanic membranes
Term
TMJ
 Definition
temporomandibular joint
Term
TPN
 Definition
total parenteral nutrition
Term
TURBT
 Definition
transurethral resection of the bladder tumor
Term
TURP
 Definition
transurethral resection of the prostate
Term
TVH
 Definition
total vaginal hysterectomy
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
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
Term
WBC/wbc
 Definition
White blood count/white blood cell
Term
cGy
 Definition
centigray
Term
cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
dangerous abbreviation use mL
Term
cm
 Definition
centimeter
Term
dB
 Definition
decibel
Term
dL
 Definition
deciliter
Term
fem-fem
 Definition
femoral-femoral
Term
fem-pop
 Definition
femoral-popliteal
Term
g or gm
 Definition
gram
Term
lap
 Definition
laparotomy
laparoscopic
Term
m/sec
 Definition
meters per second
Term
m/sec2
 Definition
meters per second squared
Term
mCi
 Definition
millicurie
Term
mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
Term
mGy
 Definition
milligray
Term
mL
 Definition
milliliter
Term
mg
 Definition
milligram
Term
mm
 Definition
millimeter
Term
mmHG
 Definition
millimeters of mercury
Term
mmol
 Definition
millimole
Term
msec or ms
 Definition
millisecond
Term
nm
 Definition
nanometer
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce
Term
subq
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
tib-fib
 Definition
tibial-fibular
tibiofibular
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