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09/27/2011
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Term
-ac
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-al
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-algia
 Definition
pain
Term
-asthenia
 Definition
weakness
Term
-cyte
 Definition
cell
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
excision or removal
Term
-emia
 Definition
blood condition
Term
-esis
 Definition
condition or process
Term
-genic
 Definition
pertaining to, produced by or producing
Term
-gram
 Definition
record (Drs. use graphy)
Term
-ic
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-ical
 Definition
pertaining to
Term
-ion
 Definition
process
Term
-ist
 Definition
specialist
Term
-itis
 Definition
inflammation
Term
-logy
 Definition
Study of
Term
-megaly
 Definition
enlargement
Term
-oma
 Definition
tumor
Term
-opsy
 Definition
process of viewing
Term
-osis
 Definition
condition
Term
-ostomy
 Definition
new opening to the outside of the body
Term
-otomy
 Definition
incision
Term
-paresis
 Definition
paralysis
Term
-pathy
 Definition
disease
Term
-pexy
 Definition
surgical fixation
Term
-phagia
 Definition
eating, swallowing
Term
-pnea
 Definition
breathing
Term
-ptosis
 Definition
drooping, prolapse
Term
-rrhaphy
 Definition
suture stiches
Term
-sclerosis
 Definition
hardening
Term
-scope
 Definition
intrument to view
Term
-scopy
 Definition
process of visually examining
Term
-sis
 Definition
state of
Term
-tomy
 Definition
incision
Term
-y
 Definition
process or condition
Term
-s
 Definition
without
Term
WNL
 Definition
within normal limits
Term
-c
 Definition
With
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood count
Term
wt
 Definition
weight
Term
VCUG
 Definition
voiding cystourethrogram
Term
VF
 Definition
visual field
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
UA or U/A
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UE
 Definition
upper extremity
Term
b.i.d
 Definition
Twice a day
Term
Tx
 Definition
trement
Term
TURP
 Definition
transsuretheral resection of prostate
Term
TBSA
 Definition
total body surface area
Term
TAH
 Definition
total abdominal hysterectomy
Term
TSH
 Definition
thyroid stimulating hormone
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
TMJ
 Definition
tempormandibular joint
Term
SIADH
 Definition
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiruetic Hormone
Term
SOAP
 Definition
Subjective, objective, assessment plan
Term
cm2
 Definition
Square centimeters
Term
SPROM
 Definition
spontaneous rupture of membranes
Term
Na+
 Definition
Sodium
Term
SGA
 Definition
small for gestational age
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
STD
 Definition
sexually transmitted disease
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
OD
 Definition
right eye
Term
ROS
 Definition
review of systems
Term
RDS
 Definition
respiratory distress syndrome
Term
RUC
 Definition
Relative Value Update Committee
Term
RVU
 Definition
Relative Value Unit
Term
RRR
 Definition
regular reate and rhythm
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood count
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
PERRLA
 Definition
pupils equal, round, reative to light and accommodation
Term
PSA
 Definition
prostate speific antigen
Term
PMS
 Definition
premenstrual syndrome
Term
PROM
 Definition
premature rupture of membranes
Term
K+
 Definition
potassium
Term
PET
 Definition
positron emission tomography - PET Scan
Term
PE tube
 Definition
polyethylen ventilating tube - Plastic tube
Term
PE
 Definition
Physician/Practice Expense - could use in reimbursement
Term
PT (caps)
 Definition
phydical therapy
Term
PKU
 Definition
phehylketonuria
Term
PTCA
 Definition
percutaneous translumminal coronary angiography/gram
Term
PCI
 Definition
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
peds
 Definition
pediatrics
Term
pt (lower case)
 Definition
patient
Term
path
 Definition
pathology
Term
pap
 Definition
papanicolau smear
Term
O2
 Definition
Oxygen
Term
OCR
 Definition
Office of Civil Rights
Term
OB
 Definition
Obstetrics
Term
npo
 Definition
nothing per os (mouth) - Don't eat or drink
Term
NSR
 Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
nl
 Definition
normal
Term
NSAID
 Definition
nonsteroidal anti-inflammaroty drug
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drub allergies
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
NB
 Definition
Newborn
Term
N&V
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
NG
 Definition
Nasogastic
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction - heart attack
Term
MS
 Definition
mutliple sclerosis
Term
Mets
 Definition
metastatic, metastasis - spread of cancer
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MRA
 Definition
magnetic resonance angiography
Term
LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
LE
 Definition
lower extremity
Term
LOC
 Definition
loss of consciousness
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye
Term
LBBB
 Definition
left bundle branch block - see on EKG
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
KUB
 Definition
kidneys, urter, bladder
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IUP
 Definition
intrauterine pregnancy
Term
IUD
 Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IOP
 Definition
Intraocular pressure
Term
IOL
 Definition
Intraocular lens
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
I&D
 Definition
Incision and Drainage
Term
IVF
 Definition
in vitro fertilization
Term
ITP
 Definition
Idiopatic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (senior adults-thin skin bruises)
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
Hx
 Definition
History
Term
HSV
 Definition
herpes simplex virus
Term
Hgb
 Definition
hemogoblin
Term
HMO
 Definition
Health Maintenance Organizatin
Term
HEENT
 Definition
head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
Term
gyn
 Definition
gynecology
Term
GSW
 Definition
Gun shot wound
Term
G
 Definition
Gravida -pregnant
Term
GU
 Definition
Genitourinary
Term
Fx
 Definition
Fracture
Term
qid
 Definition
four times a day
Term
FSH
 Definition
follicle stimulating hormone
Term
FUO
 Definition
Fever of unknown orgin
Term
FHT
 Definition
fetal heart tones
Term
ESWL
 Definition
Extroacorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Term
qh
 Definition
every hour
Term
qd
 Definition
every day
Term
E&M, E/M
 Definition
Evaluation and management
Term
ETOH
 Definition
Ethyl alcohol
Term
ERT
 Definition
Estrogen replacement therapy
Term
ESRD
 Definition
End stage renal disease
Term
HER
 Definition
Electronic Health Record
Term
EMG
 Definition
Electromyogram
Term
EEG
 Definition
Electroencephalogram - Brain Wave Test
Term
ECG/EKG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
DEXA
 Definition
Dual energy r-ray absorptiometry
Term
DNR
 Definition
Do not resuscitate
Term
DIC
 Definition
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Term
DPT
 Definition
Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
Term
D&C
 Definition
Dilation and Curettage
Term
DSA
 Definition
digital subtraction angiography
Term
DRG
 Definition
Diagnosis Related Group
Term
Dx
 Definition
Diagnosis
Term
pH
 Definition
degree of acidity or alkalinity
Term
DVT
 Definition
deep venous thrombosis
Term
DOB
 Definition
Date of birth
Term
CMV
 Definition
cytomegalovirus
Term
cysto
 Definition
cystoscopy
Term
CMG
 Definition
cystometrogram - Urinary Test
Term
CPT
 Definition
Current Prodecural Terminology
Term
C&S
 Definition
Culture and sensitifity
Term
CAD
 Definition
Coronary artery disease
Term
CABG
 Definition
Coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CF
 Definition
Conversion Factor
Term
CPAP
 Definition
Continuous positive airway pressure
Term
CAPD
 Definition
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Term
CHF
 Definition
Congestive heart failure
Term
CAT
 Definition
Computerized axial tomography (old CAT scan)
Term
CT
 Definition
computed tomography
Term
CRF
 Definition
chronic renal failure
Term
COPD
 Definition
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CML
 Definition
Chronic myelocytic leukemia
Term
CS
 Definition
Cesarean section
Term
Cx
 Definition
cervix
Term
CSF
 Definition
Cerebrospinal fluid
Term
CVP
 Definition
Central venous pressure
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
Cath
 Definition
catheterization
Term
CA
 Definition
Carcinoma, cancer, or cardiac arrest
Term
OU
 Definition
both eye
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
BP
 Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
Bx
 Definition
Biopsy
Term
BPH
 Definition
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Term
BK
 Definition
Below knee
Term
ADHD
 Definition
attention deficit hyperactivity disease
Term
AV
 Definition
Atrioventricular (heart) or Arteriovenous (blood vessels)
Term
prn
 Definition
as needed
Term
ASHD
 Definition
Arteriosclerotic - heart disease
Term
ABG
 Definition
Arterial blood gas
Term
ADH
 Definition
antidiruetic hormone
Term
-p
 Definition
After
Term
ARF
 Definition
Adult/acute respiratory failure
Term
ARDS
 Definition
Adult/acute respiratory distress syndrome
Term
AMI
 Definition
Acute myocardial infarction - heart attack
Term
ALL
 Definition
Acute lumphocytic leukemia
Term
AKA
 Definition
above knee amputation
Term
AK
 Definition
Above knee
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