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Medical Terminology
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05/15/2010
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Term
AAA
 Definition
abdominal aortic aneurysm
Term
AB, ab
 Definition
abortion, antibodies
Term
ABC
 Definition
aspiration biopsy cytology
Term
ABG
 Definition
arterial blood gas
Term
ABO
 Definition
blood types A, B, AB, O
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
AC
 Definition
air conduction
Term
Acc
 Definition
accomodation
Term
ACL
 Definition
anterior cruciate ligament
Term
ACTH
 Definition
adrenocorticotropic hormone
Term
AD
 Definition
Alzheimer disease
Term
ADH
 Definition
anti-diuretic hormone
Term
AE
 Definition
above the elbow
Term
AF
 Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
AFB
 Definition
acid fast bacillus
Term
AGN
 Definition
acute glomerulonephritis
Term
AI
 Definition
artificial insemination
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Term
AK
 Definition
above the knee
Term
alk phos
 Definition
alkaline phosphatase
Term
ALL
 Definition
acute lymphocytic leukemia
Term
ALS
 Definition
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig disease)
Term
ALT
 Definition
alanine aminotransferase
Term
AML
 Definition
acute myelogenous leukemia
Term
ANS
 Definition
autonomic nervous system
Term
ant
 Definition
anterior
Term
AP
 Definition
anteroposterior
Term
APTT
 Definition
activated partial thromboplastin time
Term
ARDS
 Definition
acute respiratory distress syndrome
Term
ARF
 Definition
acute renal failure
Term
ARMD, AMD
 Definition
age-related macular degeneration
Term
AS
 Definition
aortic stenosis
Term
ASD
 Definition
atrial septal defect
Term
ASHD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic heard disease
Term
AST
 Definition
angiotensin sensitivity test, aspartate aminotransferase
Term
Ast
 Definition
astigmatism
Term
ATN
 Definition
acute tubular necrosis
Term
AV
 Definition
atrioventricular, arteriovenous
Term
Ba, BaE
 Definition
barium, barium enema
Term
baso
 Definition
basophil
Term
BBB
 Definition
bundle branch block
Term
BC
 Definition
bone conduction
Term
BCC
 Definition
basal cell carcinoma
Term
BE
 Definition
below the elbow
Term
BEAM
 Definition
brain electrical activity maping
Term
bid
 Definition
twice a day
Term
BK
 Definition
below the knee
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BMR
 Definition
basal metabolic rate
Term
BNO
 Definition
bladder neck obstruction
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BPH
 Definition
benign prostatic hyperplasia/hypertrophy
Term
BSE
 Definition
breast self-exam
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
Bx, bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term
C&S
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer, cardiac arrest, chronological age
Term
Ca
 Definition
calcium, cancer
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
cath
 Definition
catheterization
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CC
 Definition
cardiac cath
Term
CCU
 Definition
coronary care unit
Term
CDH
 Definition
congenital dislocation of the hip
Term
CHD
 Definition
coronary heart disease
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
Chol
 Definition
cholesterol
Term
CK
 Definition
creatine kinase
Term
CLL
 Definition
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Term
CML
 Definition
chronic myelogenous leukemia
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CP
 Definition
cerebral palsy
Term
CPD
 Definition
cephalopelvic disproportion
Term
CPR
 Definition
cariodpulmonary resusciation
Term
CS
 Definition
cesarean section
Term
CSF
 Definition
cerebrospinal fluid
Term
CT
 Definition
computed tomography
Term
CTS
 Definition
carpal tunnel syndrome
Term
CV
 Definition
cardiovascular
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
CVS
 Definition
chorionic villus sampling
Term
CWP
 Definition
childbirth without pain
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
cysto
 Definition
cystoscopy
Term
D
 Definition
diopter (lens strength)
Term
D&C
 Definition
dilation and curretage
Term
decub
 Definition
decubitus ulcer
Term
derm
 Definition
dermatology
Term
DI
 Definition
diabetes insipidus, diagnostic imaging
Term
diff
 Definition
differential count, WBCs
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
diptheria, pertussis, tetanus
Term
DRE
 Definition
digital rectal exam
Term
DSA
 Definition
digital subtraction angiography
Term
DUB
 Definition
dysfuntional uterine bleeding
Term
DVT
 Definition
deep vein thrombosis
Term
Bx, bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
EBV
 Definition
Epstein-Barr virus
Term
ECG, EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
ECHO
 Definition
echocardiogram, echoencephalogram
Term
ED
 Definition
erectile dysfunction, emergency dept
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
EGD
 Definition
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
Em
 Definition
emmetropia
Term
EMG
 Definition
electromyography
Term
ENT
 Definition
ear, nose, throat
Term
EOM
 Definition
extraocular movement
Term
eos
 Definition
eosinophil
Term
ERCP
 Definition
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Term
ESR, sed rate
 Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ESRD
 Definition
end stage renal disease
Term
ESWL
 Definition
extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
Term
EU
 Definition
excretory urography
Term
FECG
 Definition
fetal electrocardiogram
Term
FHR, FHT
 Definition
fetal heart rate, fetal heart tone
Term
FS
 Definition
frozen section
Term
FSH
 Definition
follicle stimulating hormone
Term
FTND
 Definition
full term normal delivery
Term
FVC
 Definition
forced vital capacity
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
G
 Definition
gravida
Term
GB
 Definition
gallbladder
Term
GBS
 Definition
gallbladder series
Term
GC
 Definition
gonorrhea
Term
GER, GERD
 Definition
gastroesophageal reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GH
 Definition
growth hormone
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
GVHR
 Definition
graft versus host reaction
Term
GYN
 Definition
gynecology
Term
HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV, HEV
 Definition
hepatitis _ virus
Term
Hb, Hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HCT, Hct
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
HD
 Definition
hemodialysis, hip disarticulation, hearing distance
Term
HDL
 Definition
high density lipoprotein
Term
HDN
 Definition
hemolytic disease of the newborn
Term
HF
 Definition
heart failure
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HMD
 Definition
hyaline membrane disease
Term
HNP
 Definition
herniated nuclear pulposus
Term
HP
 Definition
hemipelvectomy
Term
HPV
 Definition
human papillomavirus
Term
HRT
 Definition
hormone replacement therapy
Term
HSG
 Definition
hysterosalpingography
Term
HSV
 Definition
herpes simplex virus
Term
I&D
 Definition
incision and drainage
Term
IBS
 Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
Term
ICP
 Definition
intracrainial pressure
Term
ID
 Definition
intradermal
Term
IDDM
 Definition
insulin dependant diabetes mellitus
Term
Igs
 Definition
immunoglobulins
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular, infectious mono
Term
IMP
 Definition
impression, diagnosis
Term
IOL
 Definition
intraocular lens
Term
IOP
 Definition
intraocular pressure
Term
IPPB
 Definition
intermittent positive pressure breathing
Term
IRDS
 Definition
infant respiratory distress syndrome
Term
IS
 Definition
intracostal space
Term
ITP
 Definition
idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura
Term
IUD
 Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IUGR
 Definition
intrauterine growth rate
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVF-ET
 Definition
in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous pyelography
Term
IVU
 Definition
intravenous urography
Term
K
 Definition
potassium
Term
KD
 Definition
knee disarticulation
Term
KUB
 Definition
kidney, ureter, bladder
Term
lat
 Definition
lateral, side
Term
LBW
 Definition
low birth weight
Term
LD
 Definition
lactate dehydrogenase
Term
LDL
 Definition
low density lipoprotein
Term
LH
 Definition
luteinizing hormone
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOC
 Definition
loss of consciousness
Term
LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
LSO
 Definition
left salpingo-oophorectomy
Term
lt
 Definition
left
Term
lymphos
 Definition
lymphocytes
Term
MCH
 Definition
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
Term
MCHC
 Definition
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
Term
MCV
 Definition
mean cell volume
Term
MEG
 Definition
magnetoencephalography
Term
MG
 Definition
myasthenia gravis
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infaction
Term
mix astig
 Definition
mixed astigmatism
Term
MRA
 Definition
magnetic resonance angiography
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MS
 Definition
multiple sclerosis, mitral stenosis, musculoskeletal
Term
MSH
 Definition
melanocyte stimulating hormone
Term
MVP
 Definition
mitral valve prolapse
Term
myop
 Definition
myopia
Term
NB
 Definition
newborn
Term
NCV
 Definition
nerve conduction velocity
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
NIHL
 Definition
noise induced hearing loss
Term
NMTs
 Definition
nebulized mist treatments
Term
NPH
 Definition
neutral protamine hagedorn (insulin)
Term
npo
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NSAIDs
 Definition
non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs
Term
OB
 Definition
obstetrics
Term
OCPs
 Definition
oral contraceptive pills
Term
OD
 Definition
doctor of optometry
Term
ORTH, ortho
 Definition
orthopedics
Term
P
 Definition
phosphorus, pulse
Term
PA
 Definition
posteroanterior, pernicious anemia
Term
PAC
 Definition
premature atrial contraction
Term
Pap
 Definition
pap smear
Term
Para 1, 2, 3
 Definition
unipara, etc (number viable births)
Term
PAT
 Definition
paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Term
pc, pp
 Definition
after meals
Term
PCL
 Definition
posterior cruciate ligament
Term
PCNL
 Definition
percutaneouus nephtolithotomy
Term
PCP
 Definition
pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
Term
PCV
 Definition
packed cell volume
Term
PE tube
 Definition
pressure equalizing tubes
Term
PERRLA
 Definition
pupils equal, round, reactive, to light and accomodation
Term
PET
 Definition
positron emission tomography
Term
PFT
 Definition
pulmonary function test
Term
PGH
 Definition
pituitary growth hormone
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PMP
 Definition
previous menstrual period
Term
PMS
 Definition
pre menstrual syndrome
Term
PND
 Definition
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
Term
po
 Definition
by mouth
Term
poly or PMN or PMNL
 Definition
polymorphonuclear leukocyte
Term
post
 Definition
posterior
Term
PRL
 Definition
prolactin
Term
prn
 Definition
as needed
Term
PSA
 Definition
prostate specific antigen
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy, prothrombin time
Term
PTCA
 Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Term
PTH
 Definition
parathyroid hormone
Term
PTT
 Definition
partial thromboplastin time
Term
PUD
 Definition
peptic ulcer disease
Term
PVC
 Definition
premature ventricular contraction
Term
qid
 Definition
4 times a day
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
RA
 Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RAI
 Definition
radioactive iodine
Term
RAIU
 Definition
radioactive iodine uptake
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood cell, red blood count
Term
RD
 Definition
respiratory distress
Term
RDS
 Definition
respiratory distress syndrome
Term
RF
 Definition
rheumatoid factor
Term
RK
 Definition
radiokeratotomy
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
RP
 Definition
retrograde pyelography
Term
RSO
 Definition
right salpingo-oophorectomy
Term
rt
 Definition
right
Term
RV
 Definition
residual volume, right ventricle
Term
SA
 Definition
sinoatrial
Term
SaO2
 Definition
arterial o2 saturation
Term
SD
 Definition
shoulder disarticulation
Term
segs
 Definition
segmented neutrophils
Term
SICS
 Definition
small incision cataract surgery
Term
SIDS
 Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term
SLE
 Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus
Term
SNS
 Definition
sympathetic nervous system
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
sono
 Definition
sonogram
Term
sp. gr.
 Definition
specific gravity
Term
SPECT
 Definition
single photon emission computed tomography
Term
ST
 Definition
esotropia
Term
stat
 Definition
immediately
Term
sub Q
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
Sx
 Definition
symptom
Term
T&A
 Definition
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Term
T3, T4
 Definition
thyroid hormone
Term
TAH
 Definition
total abdominal hysterectomy
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TFT
 Definition
thyroid function test
Term
THA
 Definition
total hip arthroplasty
Term
THR
 Definition
total hip replacement
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
TKA
 Definition
total knee arthroplasty
Term
TKR
 Definition
total knee replacement
Term
TPR
 Definition
temperature, pulse, respiration
Term
TSE
 Definition
testicular self-exam
Term
TSH
 Definition
thyroid stimulating hormone
Term
TURP
 Definition
transurethral resection of the prostate
Term
TVH
 Definition
total vaginal hysterectomy
Term
Tx
 Definition
treatment
Term
U&L
 Definition
upper and lower
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UC
 Definition
uterine contractions
Term
ung
 Definition
ointment
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
US
 Definition
ultrasound
Term
VA
 Definition
visual accuity
Term
VC
 Definition
vital capacity
Term
VCUG
 Definition
voiding cystourethrography
Term
VD
 Definition
venereal disease
Term
VF
 Definition
visual field
Term
VSD
 Definition
ventricular septal defect
Term
VT
 Definition
ventricular tachycardia
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood cell
Term
XP, XDP
 Definition
xeroderma pigmentosum
Term
XT
 Definition
exotropia
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