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Medical Terminology - Abbreviations
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04/17/2010
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Term
AAA
 Definition
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Term
AD
 Definition

Admitting Diagnosis

Alzheimer's Disease

After Discharge

Right Ear
Term
ADD
 Definition
Attention Deficit Disorder
Term
ADHD
 Definition
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Term
AF
 Definition

Atrial Flutter

Atrial Fibrillation
Term
AIDS
 Definition
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Term
AK
 Definition
Above Knee
Term
AKA
 Definition
Above Knee Amputation
Term
AMA
 Definition
Against Medical Advice
Term
AMI
 Definition
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Term
ARF
 Definition

Acute Renal Failure

Acute Respiratory Failure
Term
ASHD
 Definition
Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
Term
BCC
 Definition
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Term
BE
 Definition

Below Elbow

Barium Enema
Term
BK
 Definition
Below Knee
Term
BKA
 Definition
Below Knee Amputation
Term
BOM
 Definition
Bilateral Otitis Media
Term
BPH
 Definition

Benign Prostate Hypertrophy

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Term
BUN
 Definition
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Term
Bronch
 Definition

Bronchoscope

Bronchoscopy
Term
C & S
 Definition
Culture and Sensitivity
Term
CA
 Definition

Cardiac Arrest

Cancer

Carcinoma

Chronological Age
Term
CAB
 Definition
Coronary Artery Bypass
Term
CABG
 Definition
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Term
CC
 Definition

Chief Compaint

Cardiac Cycle

Cardiac Cauterization

Colony Count

Creatinine Clearance
Term
CF
 Definition

Cystic Fibrosis

Complete Fixation
Term
CFS
 Definition
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Term
CHF
 Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
CMV
 Definition
Controlled Mechanical Ventilation
Term
CNS
 Definition
Central Nervous System
Term
COPD
 Definition
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Term
CPR
 Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Term
CRF
 Definition
Chronic Renal Failure
Term
CSF
 Definition
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Term
CTS
 Definition
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Term
CVA
 Definition

Cardiovascular Accident

Cerebrovascular Accident
Term
CXR
 Definition
Chest X-Ray Film
Term
DDx
 Definition
Differential Diagnosis
Term
DJD
 Definition
Degenerative Joint Disease
Term
DNR
 Definition
Do Not Resuscitate
Term
DOA
 Definition
Dead On Arrival
Term
DOB
 Definition
Date Of Birth
Term
DTR
 Definition
Deep Tendon Reflex
Term
DVT
 Definition
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Term
Dx
 Definition
Diagnosis
Term
E.coli
 Definition
Escherichia coli
Term
ECG
 Definition

Electrocardiogram

Electrocardiography
Term
EEG
 Definition

Electroencephalogram

Electroencephalography
Term
EENT
 Definition
Eye, Ear, Nose, & Throat
Term
EGD
 Definition
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
EMG
 Definition

Electromyogram

Electromyography
Term
EOM
 Definition

Extraocular Muscles

Extraocular Movement
Term
ERCP
 Definition
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
Term
ESRD
 Definition
End-Stage Renal Disease
Term
ESWL
 Definition
Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy
Term
Ez
 Definition
Eczema
Term
FH
 Definition
Family History
Term
FROM
 Definition
Full Range Of Motion
Term
FS
 Definition
Frozen Section
Term
FTT
 Definition
Failure To Thrive
Term
FU
 Definition
Follup-up
Term
FUO
 Definition
Fever of Unknown Origin
Term
Fx
 Definition
Fracture
Term
GE
 Definition
Gastroenteritis
Term
GERD
 Definition
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Term
GI
 Definition
Gastrointestinal
Term
GSW
 Definition
Gunshot Wound
Term
GU
 Definition
Genitourinary
Term
H & P
 Definition
History and Physical
Term
HCVD
 Definition
Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease
Term
HD
 Definition

Hemodialysis

Hearing Distance

Heart Disease

Hodgkin's Disease

Huntington's Disease

Hip Disarticulation
Term
HIV
 Definition
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Term
HL
 Definition
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Term
HZ
 Definition
Herpes Zoster
Term
Hx
 Definition
History
Term
I & D
 Definition
Incision and Drainage
Term
IBS
 Definition
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Term
ICD
 Definition
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Term
IOL
 Definition
Intraocular Lens
Term
IOP
 Definition
Intraocular Pressure
Term
IVP
 Definition
Intravenous Pyelogram
Term
IgG
 Definition
Immunoglobulin G
Term
JVP
 Definition

Jugular Venous Pressure

Jugular Venous Pulse
Term
Jt
 Definition
Joint
Term
KS
 Definition
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Term
LBP
 Definition
Low Back Pain
Term
LLE
 Definition
Left Lower Extremity
Term
LLL
 Definition
Left Lower Lobe
Term
LLQ
 Definition
Left Lower Quadrant
Term
LP
 Definition

Lumboperitoneal

Lumbar Puncture

Light Perception
Term
LTC
 Definition
Long-Term Care
Term
LUE
 Definition
Left Upper Extremity
Term
LUL
 Definition
Left Upper Lobe
Term
LUQ
 Definition
Left Upper Quadrant
Term
LVH
 Definition
Left Ventricle Hypertrophy
Term
MD
 Definition

Medical Doctor

Macular Degeneration

Muscular Dystrophy
Term
MI
 Definition
Myocardial Infarction
Term
MM
 Definition

Malignant Melanoma

 

Multiple Myeloma
Term
MR
 Definition

Mental Retardation

Metabolic Rate

Mitral Regurgitation
Term
MRSA
 Definition
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Term
MVP
 Definition
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Term
Met
 Definition
Metastasize
Term
N & V
 Definition
Nausea and Vomiting
Term
N/G
 Definition
Nasogastric (tube)
Term
NHL
 Definition
non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Term
NKA
 Definition
No Known Allergies
Term
NPO
 Definition
Nothing By Mouth
Term
NSAID
 Definition
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Term
NSR
 Definition
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Term
NTG
 Definition
Neural Tube Defect
Term
NVD
 Definition

Nausea, Vomiting, & Diarrhea

Neck Vein Distention
Term
OA
 Definition
Osteoarthritis
Term
OM
 Definition
Otitis Media
Term
ORIF
 Definition
Open Reduction Internal Fixation
Term
OT
 Definition
Occupational Therapy
Term
PAC
 Definition
Premature Atrial Contraction
Term
PCP
 Definition
Pneumocystis carnii Pneumonia
Term
PE
 Definition
Physical Examination
Term
PFT
 Definition
Pulmonary Function Test
Term
PI
 Definition
Present Illness
Term
PMH
 Definition
Past Medical History
Term
PND
 Definition

Postnasal Drip

Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea
Term
PTA
 Definition
Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
Term
PTCA
 Definition
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Term
PUD
 Definition

Pulmonary Disase

Peptic Ulcer Disease
Term
PVD
 Definition
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Term
Path
 Definition
Pathology
Term
Pna
 Definition
Pneumonia
Term
Quad
 Definition

Quadrant

Quadriplegia

Quadriplegic
Term
R/O
 Definition
Rule Out
Term
RA
 Definition

Right Atrium

Right Arm

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Refractory Anemia
Term
RBBB
 Definition
Right Bundle Branch Block
Term
RF
 Definition

Renal Failure

Respiratory Failure

Rheumatoid Factor

Rheumatic Fever
Term
RLE
 Definition
Right Lower Extremity
Term
RLL
 Definition
Right Lower Lobe
Term
RLQ
 Definition
Right Lower Quadrant
Term
RLS
 Definition
Restless Leg Syndrome
Term
ROM
 Definition
Range Of Motion
Term
ROS
 Definition
Review Of Symptoms
Term
RUE
 Definition
Right Upper Extremity
Term
RUL
 Definition
Right Upper Lobe
Term
RUQ
 Definition
Right Upper Quadrant
Term
SBO
 Definition
Small Bowel Obstruction
Term
SCC
 Definition
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Term
SOB
 Definition
Shortness Of Breath
Term
SOM
 Definition
Serous Otitis Media
Term
Stat
 Definition
Immediately
Term
Sx
 Definition
Symptoms
Term
Sz
 Definition
Seizure
Term
THA
 Definition
Total Hip Arthroplasty
Term
TIA
 Definition
Transient Ischemic Attack
Term
TKR
 Definition
Total Knee Replacement
Term
TMJ
 Definition
Temporomandibular Joint
Term
TMs
 Definition
Tympanic Membranes
Term
TPN
 Definition
Total Parenteral Nutrition
Term
TURP
 Definition

Prostatectomy

Transurethral Resection of Prostate
Term
Tx
 Definition

Treatment

Traction
Term
UA
 Definition
Urinalysis
Term
UC
 Definition

Urine Culture

Ulcerative Colitis

Uterine Contractions
Term
UGI
 Definition
Upper Gastrointestinal
Term
URI
 Definition
Upper Respiratory Infection
Term
UTI
 Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
Term
VD
 Definition
Venereal Disease
Term
VF
 Definition

Ventricular Fibrillation

Visual Field

Vocal Fremitus
Term
VS
 Definition
Vital Signs
Term
WNL
 Definition
Within Normal Limits
Term
card cath
 Definition
Cardiac Catheterization
Term
cath
 Definition

Catheter

Catheterization

Catheterize
Term
cysto
 Definition

Cystoscopy

Cystoscopic Examination
Term
lac
 Definition
Laceration
Term
neuro
 Definition
Neurology
Term
resp
 Definition
Respiration
Term
staph
 Definition
Staphylococcus
Term
subcu
 Definition
Subcutaneous
Term
tPA
 Definition
Treponema Pallidum Agglutination
Term
w/o
 Definition
without
Term
AFP
 Definition
Alpha-Fetoprotein
Term
BDT
 Definition
Bone Density Testing
Term
BP
 Definition
Blood Pressure, Bedpan, Bathroom Privileges, Bell's Palsy
Term
bpm
 Definition
Beat Per Minute
Term
BS
 Definition
Blood Sugar, Bowel Sounds, Breath Sounds
Term
BUN
 Definition
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Term
CBC
 Definition
Complete Blood Count
Term
C-section
 Definition
Cesarian Section
Term
D & C
 Definition
Dilation and Curettage
Term
DKA
 Definition
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Term
DRE
 Definition
Digital Rectal Exam
Term
DUB
 Definition
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Term
EDC
 Definition
Estimated Date (day) of Confinement
Term
FBS
 Definition
Fasting Blood Sugar
Term
FHR
 Definition
Fetal heart Rate
Term
GDM
 Definition
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Term
GT
 Definition
Glucose Tolerance
Term
GTT
 Definition
Glucose Tolerance Test
Term
GU
 Definition
Genitourinary
Term
GYN
 Definition
Gynecology
Term
H/H
 Definition
Hemoglobin & Hematocrit
Term
Hb, Hgb
 Definition
Hemoglobin
Term
Hct
 Definition
Hematocrit
Term
HR
 Definition
Heart Rate
Term
IDDM
 Definition
Insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Term
IPPB
 Definition
Intermittent Positive-pressure Breathing
Term
IUD
 Definition
Intrauterine Device
Term
K
 Definition
Potassium
Term
KOH
 Definition
Potassium Hydrochloride
Term
KVO
 Definition
Keep Vein Open
Term
LAP
 Definition
Laparoscopy
Term
LMP
 Definition
Last Menstrual Period
Term
MRA
 Definition
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Term
MRI
 Definition
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Term
NB
 Definition
Newborn
Term
Neg
 Definition
Negative
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
Non-insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Term
NPA
 Definition
Nothing By Mouth
Term
NSR
 Definition
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Term
OTC
 Definition
Over The Counter
Term
Pap
 Definition
Papanicolaou smear
Term
PID
 Definition
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Term
PSA
 Definition
Prostate-specific Antigen
Term
RBC
 Definition
Red Blood Count
Term
RR
 Definition
Recovery Room, Respiratory Rate
Term
SGA
 Definition
Small for Gestational Age
Term
SR
 Definition
Sedimentation Rate, Stimulus Response, System Review
Term
STD
 Definition
Sexually-transmitted Disease
Term
STS
 Definition
Serologic Test for Syphilis
Term
SVD
 Definition
Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
Term
TAH
 Definition
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
Term
TAH-BSO
 Definition
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy
Term
TPR
 Definition
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
Term
TVH
 Definition
Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
Term
US
 Definition
Ultrasonic, Ultrasonography
Term
Vag
 Definition
Vaginal
Term
VBAC
 Definition
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
Term
VD
 Definition
Venereal Disease
Term
VDRL
 Definition
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
Term
WBC
 Definition
White Blood Count
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