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08/25/2009

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Term
ABG
Definition
Arterial Blood Gases
Term
AC
Definition
Before meals
Term
ACE
Definition
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
Term
ACL
Definition
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Term
ACTH
Definition
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Term
ADA
Definition
Americal Diabetes Association
Term
ADH
Definition
Antidiuretic Hormone
Term
ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
Term
AFB
Definition
Acid-fast Bacilli
Term
AFP
Definition
Alpha-fetoprotein
Term
AGA
Definition
Appropriate for Gestational Age
Term
AIDS
Definition
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Term
AKA
Definition
Above Knee Amputation
Term
ALP
Definition
Alkaline Phosphatase
Term
ALT
Definition
Alkaline Transaminase or Alanine Aminotransferase
Term
AMA
Definition
Against Medical Advice or Advanced Maternal Age
Term
AMI
Definition
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Term
AODM
Definition
Adult Onset Diabetes Mellitus
Term
AP
Definition
Apical Pulse
Term
APSGN
Definition
Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
Term
ARF
Definition
Acute Renal Failure
Term
ASD
Definition
Atrial Septal Defect
Term
AST
Definition
Aspartate Aminotransferase
Term
ATN
Definition
Acute Tubular Necrosis
Term
AU
Definition
Both ears
Term
AVB
Definition
Atrio-ventricular Block
Term
BBS
Definition
Bilateral Breath Sounds
Term
BE
Definition
Barium Enema
Term
BG
Definition
Blood Glucose
Term
BI
Definition
Brain Injury
Term
BID
Definition
Twice a day
Term
BILAT
Definition
Bilateral = Involving two (both) sides
Term
B/K
Definition
Below the Knee
Term
BKA
Definition
Below Knee Amputation
Term
BLE
Definition
Bilateral Lower Extremeties
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel Movement or Breast Milk
Term
BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
BPH
Definition
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Term
BRM
Definition
Biological Response Modifiers
Term
BRP
Definition
Bathroom Privilege
Term
BS
Definition
Bowel Sounds or Breath Sounds or Bachelor of Science or Blood Sugar
Term
BSA
Definition
Body Surface Area
Term
BSE
Definition
Breast Self Examination
Term
BT
Definition
Bowel Tones
Term
BUE
Definition
Bilateral Upper Extremities
Term
BUN
Definition
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Term
C&S
Definition
Culture and Sensitivity
Term
CA
Definition
Calcium or Cancer or Carcinoma
Term
CABG
Definition
Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft
Term
CAD
Definition
Coronary Arerial Disease
Term
CAPD
Definition
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
Term
CAT
Definition
Computerized Axial Tomography
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
Term
CBD
Definition
Common Bile Duct
Term
CBE
Definition
Clinical Breast Examination
Term
CBG
Definition
Capillary Blood Glucose
Term
CBI
Definition
Continuous Bladder Irrigation
Term
CBS
Definition
Capillary Blood Sugar
Term
CC
Definition
Chief Complaint
Term
CCK
Definition
Cholecystokinin
Term
CCPD
Definition
Continuous Cyctic Peritoneal Dialysis
Term
CEA
Definition
Cultured Epithelial Autograft
Term
CFT
Definition
Complement-fixation Test
Term
CIN
Definition
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasm
Term
CL
Definition
Cleft Lip
Term
CMS
Definition
Circulation, Motion, Sensation
Term
CO
Definition
Cardiac Output
Term
C/O
Definition
Complaint Of
Term
COPD
Definition
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Term
CP
Definition
Chest Pain or Cleft Palate
Term
CPAP
Definition
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Term
CPD
Definition
Cephalo-pelvic Disproportion
Term
CPP
Definition
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure
Term
CPM
Definition
Continuous Passive Motion
Term
CPPD
Definition
Chest Percussion and Post Drainage
Term
CRF
Definition
Chronic Renal Failure
Term
CRRT
Definition
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Term
CRT
Definition
Capillary Refill Time
Term
CSF
Definition
Cerebrospinal Fluid or Colony Stimulating Factors
Term
CT
Definition
Chest Tube or Computerized Tomography
Term
CVA
Definition
Cerebral Vascular Accident or Costovertebral Angle
Term
CVP
Definition
Central Venous Pressure
Term
CX
Definition
Cancel or Cervix
Term
CXR
Definition
Chest X-Ray
Term
DAT
Definition
Diet as tolerated
Term
DC or dc
Definition
Discontinue
Term
DCCT
Definition
Daibetes Control and Complication Trials
Term
DEX or DXT
Definition
Blood Sugar
Term
DIC
Definition
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Term
DKA
Definition
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Term
DM
Definition
Diabetes Mellitus
Term
DNA
Definition
Deoxyriblnucleic Acid
Term
DNR
Definition
Do Not Resuscitate
Term
DTR
Definition
Deep Tendon Reflex
Term
DVT
Definition
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Term
DX
Definition
Diagnosis
Term
EBV
Definition
Epstein-Barr Virus
Term
ECF
Definition
Extracellular Fluid or Extended Care Facility
Term
EENT
Definition
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Term
EMC
Definition
Encephalomyocarditis
Term
EMG
Definition
Electromyogram
Term
ERCP
Definition
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
Term
ESRD
Definition
End Stage Renal Disease
Term
ET
Definition
Endotracheal Tube
Term
F&R
Definition
Force and Rhythm
Term
FA
Definition
Fatty Acid
Term
FBS
Definition
Fasting Blood Sugar
Term
FD
Definition
Fatal Dose or Focal Distance
Term
FX
Definition
Fracture
Term
FUO
Definition
Fever of Unknown Oragin
Term
FVD
Definition
Fluid Volume Deficit
Term
FNP
Definition
Family Nurse Practitioner
Term
GB
Definition
Gallbladder
Term
GERD
Definition
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Term
GFR
Definition
Glomerular Filtration Rate
Term
GGT
Definition
Gamma-glutamyl Transferase
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
Term
GOT
Definition
Glutamic Oxalic Transaminase
Term
GU
Definition
Genitourinary
Term
HA
Definition
Headache
Term
GVHD
Definition
Graft-Verus-Host Disease
Term
HB
Definition
Hemoglobin
Term
HGB
Definition
Hemoglobin
Term
HG A1C
Definition
Hemoglobin A1C
Term
HCG
Definition
Human Chrorionic Gonadotropin
Term
HCO3
Definition
Bicarbonate
Term
HCT
Definition
Hematocrtit
Term
HD
Definition
Hemodiaysis
Term
HDL
Definition
High Density Lipoprotein
Term
HEENT
Definition
Head, Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat
Term
HIV
Definition
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Term
HRT
Definition
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Term
HS
Definition
bedtime
Term
HX
Definition
History
Term
H&P
Definition
History and Physical
Term
IBC
Definition
Iron Binding Capacity
Term
IBD
Definition
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Term
IBS
Definition
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Term
IBW
Definition
Ideal Body Weight
Term
ICCE
Definition
Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
Term
ICF
Definition
Intermediate Care Facility
Term
ICP
Definition
Intracranial Pressure
Term
ICS
Definition
Intercostal Space
Term
ICT
Definition
Inflammation of Connective Tissue
Term
ICU
Definition
Intensive Care Unit
Term
IDM
Definition
Infant of Diabetic Mother
Term
IDDM
Definition
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Term
IE
Definition
Inspiratory Exerciser
Term
IH
Definition
Infectious Hepatitis
Term
IHD
Definition
Ischemic Heart Disease
Term
IIP
Definition
Implantable Insulin Pump
Term
IM
Definition
Intramuscular
Term
IMV
Definition
Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
Term
INR
Definition
International Normalization Ratio
Term
IPD
Definition
Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
Term
IPPD
Definition
Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing
Term
ITP
Definition
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Term
IV
Definition
Intraveneous
Term
IVF
Definition
In Vitro Fertilization
Term
IVP
Definition
Intravenous Pyelography
Term
JVP
Definition
Jugular Venous Pressure
Term
K
Definition
Potassium
Term
KCl
Definition
Potassium Chloride
Term
KUB
Definition
Kidney, Ureter, Bladder
Term
KVO
Definition
Keep Vein Open
Term
L&A
Definition
Light and Accommodation
Term
LAD
Definition
Left Anterior Descending Artery
Term
LB
Definition
Large Bowel
Term
LDL
Definition
Low Density Lipoprotein
Term
LE
Definition
Lupus Erythematosus
Term
LFTs
Definition
Liver Function Tests
Term
LIJ
Definition
Left Internal Jugular
Term
LLQ
Definition
Left Lower Quadrant
Term
LMP
Definition
Last Menstral Period
Term
LP
Definition
Lumbar Puncture
Term
LSC
Definition
Left Subclavian
Term
LUQ
Definition
Left Upper Quadrant
Term
MAP
Definition
Mean Arterial Pressure
Term
MAR
Definition
Medication Administration Record
Term
MCL
Definition
Modified Chest Lead
Term
MDI
Definition
Multiple Dose Inhaler
Term
MI
Definition
Myocardial Infarction
Term
MLC
Definition
Midline Catheter
Term
MM
Definition
Mucous Membrane
Term
MOABS
Definition
Monoclonal Antibodies
Term
MOM
Definition
Milk of Magnesia
Term
MRDD
Definition
Mentally Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
Term
MRI
Definition
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Term
MRM
Definition
Modified Radical Mastectomy
Term
MRx2
Definition
May Repeat Two Times
Term
MS
Definition
Multiple Sclerosis, Morphine Sulfate
Term
NA
Definition
Sodium
Term
NaCl
Definition
Sodium Chloride
Term
NED
Definition
No Evidence of Disease
Term
NICU
Definition
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Term
NIDDM
Definition
NonInsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Term
NKA
Definition
No Known Allergies
Term
NKDA
Definition
Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
Term
NKMA
Definition
No Known Medication Allergies
Term
NPD
Definition
Nightly Peritoneal Dialysis
Term
NPO
Definition
Nothing by mouth
Term
NSAID
Definition
NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Term
NTD
Definition
Neural Tube Defect
Term
NV
Definition
Nausea and Vomiting
Term
OD
Definition
Right eye
Term
OGTT
Definition
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Term
ORIF
Definition
Open Reduciton Internal Fixation
Term
OS
Definition
Left eye
Term
OU
Definition
Both eyes
Term
PABA
Definition
Para-AminoBenzoic Acid
Term
PAD
Definition
Peripheral Artery Disease
Term
p.c.
Definition
After meals
Term
PCA
Definition
Patient Controlled Analgesia or Posterior Communicating Artery
Term
PCN
Definition
Penicillin or Primary Care Nurse
Term
PCV
Definition
Packed Cell Volume
Term
PD
Definition
Peritoneal Dialysis
Term
PDA
Definition
Patent Ductus Arteriosus or Posterior Descending Artery or Personal Digital Assistant
Term
PDD
Definition
Pervasive Development Disorder
Term
PDR
Definition
Physisican's Desk Reference
Term
PEG
Definition
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrotomy
Term
PEJ
Definition
Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
Term
PERL
Definition
Pupils Equal React to Light
Term
PERRLA
Definition
Pupils Equal, Round, React to Light, Accommodation
Term
PET
Definition
Positron Emission Tomography
Term
PFT
Definition
Pulmonary Function Test
Term
PG
Definition
Prostaglandin
Term
PH
Definition
Past History
Term
PI
Definition
Present Illness
Term
PICC
Definition
Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter
Term
PID
Definition
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Term
PMI
Definition
Point of Maximal Impulse
Term
PNH
Definition
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Term
PO
Definition
By mouth
Term
PR
Definition
By rectum
Term
PRN
Definition
As needed
Term
PRBC
Definition
Packed Red Blood Cells
Term
PS
Definition
Pyloric Stenosis
Term
PSA
Definition
Prostate Specific Antigen
Term
PT
Definition
Prothrombin Time or Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy
Term
PTT
Definition
Partial Thromboplastin Time
Term
PUD
Definition
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Term
PVD
Definition
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Term
PX
Definition
Pneumothorax
Term
QD
Definition
Every day
Term
qid
Definition
Four times a day
Term
QNS
Definition
Quantity Not Sufficient
Term
QOD
Definition
Every other day
Term
QS
Definition
Quantity Sufficient or Quantity required
Term
RA
Definition
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Term
RAD
Definition
Reactive Airway Disease
Term
RAI
Definition
RadioActive Iodine
Term
RAIU
Definition
RadioActive Iodine Uptake
Term
RCA
Definition
Right Coronary Artery
Term
RDW
Definition
Red Cell Distribution Width
Term
REEDA
Definition
Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
Term
RHD
Definition
Rheumatic Heart Disease or Relative Hepatic Dullness
Term
RIJ
Definition
Right Internal Jugular
Term
RLQ
Definition
Right Lower Quadrant
Term
RM
Definition
Respiratory Movement
Term
ROM
Definition
Range of Motion
Term
ROS
Definition
Review of Symptoms
Term
RSC
Definition
Right Subclavian
Term
RUQ
Definition
Right Upper Quadrant
Term
Rx
Definition
Prescription or Pharmacy
Term
S/S
Definition
Signs and Symptoms
Term
SAB
Definition
Spontaneous Abortion
Term
SAST
Definition
Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase
Term
SB
Definition
Spina Bifida
Term
SBO
Definition
Small Bowel Obstruction
Term
SGPT
Definition
Serum Glutamic-Pyruvic Transaminase
Term
SLE
Definition
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Term
SNF
Definition
Skilled Nursing Facility
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
Term
SR
Definition
Sedimentation Rate
Term
SS
Definition
Social Services
Term
STD
Definition
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Term
STH
Definition
Somatotropic Hormone
Term
STM
Definition
Short Term Memory
Term
SUI
Definition
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Term
SVR
Definition
Systemic Vascular Resistance
Term
T3
Definition
Triiodothyronine
Term
T4
Definition
Thyroxine
Term
TBSA
Definition
Total Body Surface Area
Term
TCDB
Definition
Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
Term
TED
Definition
Thrombo-Embolism Deterrent
Term
TEP
Definition
TransEsophageal Puncture
Term
THR
Definition
Total Hip Replacement
Term
TIA
Definition
Transient Ischemic Attack
Term
TIBC
Definition
Total Iron Binding Capacity
Term
TID
Definition
Three times a day
Term
TIL
Definition
Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
Term
TKR
Definition
Total Knee Replacement
Term
TNF
Definition
Tumor Necrosis Factor
Term
TNM
Definition
Tomor, Node, Metastases
Term
TNTC
Definition
Too Numerous to Mention
Term
TP
Definition
Tuberculin Precipitation
Term
TPN
Definition
Total Parenteral Nutrition
Term
TTN
Definition
Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
Term
TTP
Definition
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
Term
TUPR
Definition
Trans-Urethral Prostatic Resection
Term
TUR or TURP
Definition
Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
Term
TWB
Definition
Touch Weight Bear
Term
TWE
Definition
Tap Water Enema
Term
TX
Definition
Treatment or Traction
Term
UA
Definition
Urinalysis
Term
UAO
Definition
Upper Airway Obstruction
Term
UBW
Definition
Usual Body Weight
Term
UGI
Definition
Upper Gastrointestinal
Term
UPJ
Definition
Ureteropelvic Junction
Term
URI
Definition
Upper Respiratory Infection
Term
US
Definition
Ultrasound
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
Term
UVJ
Definition
Ureterovesical Junction
Term
VA
Definition
Visual Acuity
Term
VBAC
Definition
Vaginal Birth After Caeserean
Term
VF
Definition
Ventricular Fibrillation
Term
VLDL
Definition
Very Low Density Lipoprotein
Term
VMA
Definition
Vanilylmandelic Acid
Term
VSD
Definition
Ventricular Septal Defect
Term
VT
Definition
Ventricular Tachycardia
Term
W/C
Definition
Wheelchair
Term
WBC
Definition
White Blood Cell
Term
WD
Definition
Well Developed
Term
WDL
Definition
Within Desired Limits
Term
WN
Definition
Well Nourished
Term
WNL
Definition
Within Normal Limits
Term
XR
Definition
X-Ray
Term
YO
Definition
Years Old
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