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Health Care
Undergraduate 1
12/09/2011
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Term
dig.
 Definition
Digoxin
Term
DIP
 Definition
distal interphalangeal joint
Term
disch.
 Definition
discharge
Term
disloc.
 Definition
dislocation
Term
DJD
 Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
DLC
 Definition
Double lumen catheter
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DME
 Definition
Durable Medical Equipment
Term
DNA
 Definition
deoxyribonucleic acid
Term
DNR
 Definition
Do not resuscitate
Term
DOA
 Definition
dead on arrival
Term
D.O.B.
 Definition
date of birth
Term
DOE
 Definition
dyspnea on exertion
Term
DOH
 Definition
Department of Health
Term
dorsi.
 Definition
dorsiflexion
Term
DP
 Definition
dorsalis pedal pulse
Term
DPT
 Definition
Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus;
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Term
Dr.
 Definition
doctor
Term
drg.
 Definition
drainage
Term
DRGs
 Definition
diagnostic related groups
Term
DSD
 Definition
dry sterile dressings
Term
DST
 Definition
daylight savings time
Term
DT
 Definition
delirium tremons
Term
DTR
 Definition
deep tendon reflex
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duod.
 Definition
duodenum
Term
DVT
 Definition
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Term
DW
 Definition
dextrose in water
Term
Dx.
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
Dys.
 Definition
dysphagia
Term
ea
 Definition
each
Term
EBV
 Definition
Epstein-Barr Virus
Term
ECF
 Definition
extended care facility
Term
ECHO
 Definition
Echocardiogram
(enteric cytopathic human orphan virus)
Term
E. Coli
 Definition
Escherichia coli
Term
ED
 Definition
Emergency Department
Term
E.E.G.
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
EENT
 Definition
eyes, ears, nose and throat
Term
EF
 Definition
ejection fraction
Term
EFM
 Definition
electronic fetal monitor
Term
EGD
 Definition
esophogastroduodenoscopy
Term
EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
EMG
 Definition
electromyogram or electromyograph
Term
EMS
 Definition
Emergency Medical Service System or
Electrical Muscle Stimulator
Term
EMT
 Definition
Emergency Medical Technician
Term
EOB
 Definition
Edge of Bed
Term
EOM
 Definition
extraocular movement
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