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Frequently used abbreviations for a medical office
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Undergraduate 1
09/24/2018
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a,aa
 Definition
of each
Term
abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
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AD
 Definition
Right ear
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ad lib
 Definition
as desired
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am
 Definition
morning
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AMA
 Definition
against medical advice
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aq
 Definition
aqueous water
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AS
 Definition
left ear
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ASAP
 Definition
as soon as possible
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AU
 Definition
both ears
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BID, bid
 Definition
twice daily
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BM, bm
 Definition
bowl movement
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BP, B/P
 Definition
Blood Pressure
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BSA
 Definition
body surface area
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BX
 Definition
biopsy
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/c
 Definition
with
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C
 Definition
Celsius, centigrade
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cap
 Definition
capsule
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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CC
 Definition
chief complaint
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CDC
 Definition
Center for Disease Control
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
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CMA
 Definition
certified medical assistant
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c/o
 Definition
complains of
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COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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C & S
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
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CT, CAT
 Definition
computerized axial tomography
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CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident
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CXR
 Definition
Chest x-ray
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DAW
 Definition
dispense as written
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d/c
 Definition
discontinue
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d & c
 Definition
dialation & curettage
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DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
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DME
 Definition
durable medical equipment
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DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
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DOA
 Definition
dead on arrival
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DOB
 Definition
date of birth
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DVT
 Definition
deep vein thrombosis
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Dx, dx
 Definition
diagnosis
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ECG, EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
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EDD
 Definition
estimated date of delivery
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EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
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EENT
 Definition
eye, ear, nose, throat
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EMS
 Definition
emergency medical system
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ER
 Definition
emergency room
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