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Appendix B abbreviations & symbols
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Health Care
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08/20/2008
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Term
a (long a)
 Definition
before
Term
A
 Definition
anterior; assessment
Term
A&P
 Definition
auscultation and percussion
Term
A&W
 Definition
alive and well
Term
AB
 Definition
abortion
Term
ABG
 Definition
arterial blood gas
Term
a.c.
 Definition
before meals
Term
ACE
 Definition
angiotensin-converting enzyme
Term
ACS
 Definition
accute coronary syndrome
Term
ACTH
 Definition
adrenocorticotropic hormone
Term
AD
 Definition
right ear
Term
ad lib.
 Definition
as desired
Term
ADH
 Definition
antidiuretic hormone
Term
ADHD
 Definition
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immunodefiency syndrome
Term
AKA
 Definition
above-knee amputation
Term
alb
 Definition
albumin
Term
ALS
 Definition
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Term
ALT
 Definition
alanine aminotransferase (enzyme)
Term
a.m.
 Definition
morning
Term
amt
 Definition
amount
Term
ANS
 Definition
autonomic nervous system
Term
AP
 Definition
anterior-posterior
Term
APKD
 Definition
adult polycystic kidney disease
Term
aq
 Definition
water
Term
AS
 Definition
left ear
Term
ASD
 Definition
atrial septal defect
Term
AST
 Definition
aspartate aminotransferase (enzyme
Term
AU
 Definition
both ears
Term
AV
 Definition
atrioventricular
Term
B (with a circle around it)
 Definition
bilateral
Term
BAEP
 Definition
brainstem auditory evoked potential
Term
BAER
 Definition
brainstem auditory evoked response
Term
BCC
 Definition
basal cell carcinoma
Term
BD
 Definition
bipolar disorder
Term
b.i.d.
 Definition
twice a day
Term
BKA
 Definition
below-knee amputation
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BMP
 Definition
basic metabolic panel
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BPH
 Definition
benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia
Term
BRP
 Definition
bathroom privileges
Term
BS
 Definition
blood sugar
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
Bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term
c (long c)
 Definition
with
Term
C
 Definition
Celsius, centigrade
Term
C&S
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
cap
 Definition
capsule
Term
CAT
 Definition
computed axial tomography
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CC
 Definition
chief complaint
Term
CCU
 Definition
coronary (cardiac) care unit
Term
CF
 Definition
cystic fibrosis
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
CIN
 Definition
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Term
CIS
 Definition
carcinoma in situ
Term
cm
 Definition
centimeter
Term
CMP
 Definition
comprehensive metabolic panel
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
c/o
 Definition
complains of
Term
CO
 Definition
cardiac output
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CP
 Definition
cerebral palsy; chest pain
Term
CPAP
 Definition
continuous positive airway pressure
Term
CPD
 Definition
cephalopelvic disproportion
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CSF
 Definition
cerebrospinal fluid
Term
CSII
 Definition
continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
Term
CT
 Definition
computed tomography
Term
CTA
 Definition
computed tomographic angiography
Term
cu mm or mm^3
 Definition
cubic millimeter
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
CVS
 Definition
chorionic villus sampling
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
d
 Definition
day
Term
D&C
 Definition
dilation and curettage
Term
D&E
 Definition
dilation and evacuation
Term
DC
 Definition
discharge; discontinue; doctor of chiropractic
Term
DDS
 Definition
Doctor of dental surgery
Term
DJD
 Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
DKA
 Definition
diabetic ketoacidosis
Term
DO
 Definition
doctor of osteopathy
Term
DPM
 Definition
doctor of podiatric medicine
Term
dr
 Definition
dram
Term
DRE
 Definition
digital rectal exam
Term
DTR
 Definition
deep tendon reflex
Term
DVT
 Definition
deep vein thrombosis
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
ECG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
echo
 Definition
echocardiogram
Term
ECT
 Definition
electroconvulsive therapy
Term
ECU
 Definition
emergency care unit
Term
ED
 Definition
erectile dysfunction
Term
EDC
 Definition
estimated date of confinement
Term
EDD
 Definition
estimated date of delivery
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
EGD
 Definition
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
EMG
 Definition
electromyogram
Term
ENt
 Definition
ear, nose, and throat
Term
EPS
 Definition
electrophysiological study
Term
ER
 Definition
emergency room
Term
ERCP
 Definition
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Term
ESR
 Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ESWL
 Definition
extracorporeal shock wave
Term
ETOH
 Definition
ethyl alcohol
Term
EUS
 Definition
endoscopic ultrasonography
Term
F
 Definition
farenheit
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
Fe
 Definition
Iron
Term
FH
 Definition
family history
Term
fl oz
 Definition
fluid ounce
Term
FS
 Definition
frozen section
Term
FSH
 Definition
follicle-stimulating hormone
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
g
 Definition
gram
Term
GAD
 Definition
generalized anxiety disorder
Term
GERD
 Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GH
 Definition
growth horomone
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
gm
 Definition
gram
Term
gr
 Definition
grain
Term
gt
 Definition
drop
Term
gtt
 Definition
drops
Term
GTT
 Definition
glucose tolerance test
Term
GYN
 Definition
gynecology
Term
h
 Definition
hour
Term
H&H
 Definition
hemoglobin & hematocrit
Term
H&P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
HAV
 Definition
Hepatitis A Virus
Term
HBV
 Definition
hepatitis B virus
Term
HCV
 Definition
hepatitis C virus
Term
HCT
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
HD
 Definition
Huntington disease
Term
HEENT
 Definition
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
Term
HGB
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
hpf
 Definition
high power field
Term
HPI
 Definition
history of present illness
Term
HPV
 Definition
human papilloma virus
Term
HRT
 Definition
hormone replacement therapy
Term
h.s.
 Definition
hour of sleep
Term
HSV-1
 Definition
herpes simplex virus type 1
Term
HSV-2
 Definition
herpes simplex virus type 2
Term
Ht
 Definition
height
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
Hx
 Definition
history
Term
I&D
 Definition
incision and drainage
Term
ICD
 Definition
implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
ID
 Definition
intradermal
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IMP
 Definition
impression
Term
IOL
 Definition
intraocular lens
Term
IP
 Definition
inpatient
Term
IUD
 Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
IVU
 Definition
intravenous urogram
Term
JCAHO
 Definition
Joint commission on accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
KUB
 Definition
kidneys, ureters, bladder
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
L (with a circle around it)
 Definition
left
Term
L&W
 Definition
living and well
Term
LASIK
 Definition
laser assisted in situ keratomileusis
Term
lb
 Definition
pound
Term
LEEP
 Definition
loop electrosurgical excision procedure
Term
LH
 Definition
luteinizing hormone
Term
LLETZ
 Definition
large-loop excision of transformation zone
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
lpf
 Definition
low power field
Term
LTB
 Definition
laryngotracheobronchitis
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
m
 Definition
meter
Term
m (with a circle around it)
 Definition
murmur
Term
MCH
 Definition
mean corpuscular (cell) hemoglobin
Term
MCHC
 Definition
mean corpuscular (cell) hemoglobin concentration
Term
MCV
 Definition
mean corpuscular volume
Term
MD
 Definition
medical doctor; musclar dystrophy
Term
mg
 Definition
milligram
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
mL
 Definition
milliliter
Term
mm
 Definition
millimeter
Term
mm^3, cu mm
 Definition
cubic millimeter
Term
MPI
 Definition
myocardial perfusion image
Term
MRA
 Definition
magnetic resonance angiography
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MS
 Definition
multiple sclerosis; musculoskeletal
Term
MSH
 Definition
melanocyte-stimulating hormone
Term
MUGA
 Definition
multiple-gated acquisition
Term
MVP
 Definition
mitral valve prolapse
Term
NAD
 Definition
no accute distress
Term
NCV
 Definition
nerve conduction velocity
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NK
 Definition
natural killer (cell)
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergy
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergy
Term
noc.
 Definition
night
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NSAID
 Definition
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug
Term
NSR
 Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
O
 Definition
objective
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
OA
 Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
OB
 Definition
obstetrics
Term
OCD
 Definition
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Term
OCP
 Definition
oral contraceptive pill
Term
OD
 Definition
right eye; doctor of optometry
Term
OH
 Definition
occupational history
Term
OP
 Definition
outpatient
Term
OR
 Definition
operating room
Term
ORIF
 Definition
open reduction, internal fixation
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye
Term
OU
 Definition
both eyes
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce
Term
p (long p)
 Definition
after
Term
P
 Definition
plan, posterior, pulse
Term
PA
 Definition
posterior-anterior
Term
PACU
 Definition
postanesthetic care unit
Term
PaCO2
 Definition
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
Term
Pap
 Definition
Papanicolaou (smear)
Term
PAR
 Definition
postanesthetic recovery
Term
p.c.
 Definition
after meals
Term
PCI
 Definition
percutaneous coronary intervention
Term
PD
 Definition
panic disorder
Term
PDA
 Definition
patent ductus arteriosus
Term
PE
 Definition
physical examination; pulmonary embolism; polyethylene
Term
PEFR
 Definition
peak expiratory flow rate
Term
per
 Definition
by or through
Term
PERRLA
 Definition
pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation
Term
PET
 Definition
positron-emission tomography
Term
PF
 Definition
peak flow
Term
PFT
 Definition
pulmonary function testing
Term
pH
 Definition
potential of hydrogen
Term
PH
 Definition
past history
Term
PI
 Definition
present illness
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PIH
 Definition
pregnancy induced hypertension
Term
p.m.
 Definition
after noon
Term
PLT
 Definition
platelet
Term
PMH
 Definition
past medical history
Term
PMN
 Definition
polymorphonuclear (leukocyte)
Term
PNS
 Definition
peripheral nervous system
Term
p.o.
 Definition
by mouth
Term
post-op or postop
 Definition
postoperative
Term
PPBS
 Definition
postprandial blood sugar
Term
PR
 Definition
per rectum
Term
pre-op preop
 Definition
preoperative
Term
p.r.n.
 Definition
as needed
Term
PSA
 Definition
prostate specific antigen
Term
PSG
 Definition
polysomnography
Term
pt
 Definition
patient
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy; prothrombin time
Term
PTCA
 Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Term
PTH
 Definition
parathyroid hormone
Term
PTSD
 Definition
posttraumatic stress disorder
Term
PTT
 Definition
partial thromboplastin time
Term
PUD
 Definition
peptic ulcer disease
Term
PV
 Definition
per vagina
Term
PVC
 Definition
premature ventricular contraction
Term
Px
 Definition
physical examination
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
q.d.
 Definition
every day, daily
Term
qh
 Definition
every hour
Term
q2h
 Definition
every 2 hours
Term
q.i.d.
 Definition
four times daily
Term
q.o.d.
 Definition
every other day
Term
qt
 Definition
quart
Term
R
 Definition
respiration
Term
R (with a cirlce around it)
 Definition
right
Term
RA
 Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood cell; red blood count
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
ROS
 Definition
review of symptoms
Term
RP
 Definition
retrograde pyelogram
Term
RRR
 Definition
regular rate and rhylthm
Term
RTC
 Definition
return to clinic
Term
RTO
 Definition
return to office
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
Rx
 Definition
recipe; prescription
Term
s (long s)
 Definition
without
Term
S
 Definition
subjective
Term
SA
 Definition
sinoatrial
Term
SAB
 Definition
spontaneous abortion
Term
SAD
 Definition
seasonal affective disorder
Term
SC
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
SCA
 Definition
sudden cardiac arrest
Term
SCC
 Definition
squamous cell carcinoma
Term
SH
 Definition
social history
Term
Sig:
 Definition
instruction to patient
Term
SLE
 Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
SPECT
 Definition
single-photon emission computed tomography
Term
SpGr
 Definition
specific gravity
Term
SQ
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
SR
 Definition
systems review
Term
ss (long s's)
 Definition
one-half
Term
STAT
 Definition
immediately
Term
STD
 Definition
sexually transmitted disease
Term
SUI
 Definition
stress urinary incontinence
Term
suppos
 Definition
suppository
Term
SV
 Definition
stroke volume
Term
Sx
 Definition
symptom
Term
T
 Definition
temperature
Term
T3
 Definition
triodothyronine
Term
T4
 Definition
thyroxine
Term
T&A
 Definition
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Term
tab
 Definition
tablet
Term
TAB
 Definition
therapeutic abortion
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TEDS
 Definition
thromboembolic disease stockings
Term
TEE
 Definition
transesophageal echocardiogram
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
t.i.d.
 Definition
three times a day
Term
TM
 Definition
tympanic membrane
Term
TMR
 Definition
transmyocardial revascularization
Term
tPA or TPA
 Definition
tissue plasminogen activator
Term
Tr
 Definition
treatment
Term
TSH
 Definition
thyroid stimulating hormone
Term
TURP
 Definition
transurethral resection of the prostate
Term
TV
 Definition
tidal volume
Term
Tx
 Definition
treatment; traction
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UCHD
 Definition
usual childhood diseases
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
US U/S
 Definition
ultrasound
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
VC
 Definition
vital capacity
Term
VCU or VCUG
 Definition
voiding cystourethrogram
Term
V/Q
 Definition
ventilation/perfusion
Term
VS
 Definition
vital signs
Term
VSD
 Definition
ventricular septal defect
Term
V (little T)
 Definition
Tidal volume
Term
w.a.
 Definition
while awake
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood cell; white blood count
Term
WDWN
 Definition
well developed, well nourished
Term
wk
 Definition
week
Term
WNL
 Definition
within normal limits
Term
Wt
 Definition
weight
Term
x
 Definition
times; for
Term
x-ray
 Definition
radiography
Term
y.o. or y/o
 Definition
year old
Term
yr
 Definition
year
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