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ABC
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aspiration; biopsy; cytology
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abd
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abdomen
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ABP
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arterial blood pressure
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ac
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before meals
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ACE
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angiotensin-converting enzyme
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Ach
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acetylcholine
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ACL
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anterior cruciate ligament
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ACTH
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adrenocorticotropic hormone
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ad lib
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as desired
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ADD
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attention deficit disorder
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ADH
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antidiuretic hormone
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ADHD
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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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ADL
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activities of daily living
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ADP
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adenosine diphosphate
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ADR
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adverse drug reaction
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ADT
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admission; discharge; transfer
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AE
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above elbow
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AI
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aortic insufficiency
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AIDS
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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ALS
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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AMD
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age-related macular degeneration
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AML
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acute myelogenous leukemia
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AMP
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adenosine monophosphate
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AMS
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amylase
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amt
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amount
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ANP
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atrial natriuretic peptide
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ANS
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autonomic nervous system
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ant
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anterior
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AOM
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acute otitis media
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aq
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aqueous, water
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ARF
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acute renal failure
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ASA
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acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin
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ASAP
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as soon as possible
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ASD
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atrial septal defect
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ASHD
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arteriosclerotic heart disease
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ATP
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adenosine triphosphate
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AV
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atrioventricular
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B/A
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backache
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BaE
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barium enema
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BBB
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blood-brain barrier
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BBT
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basal body temperature
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BCC
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basal cell carcinoma
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BED
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binge eating disorder
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BFP
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biologic false-positive
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bid
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twice per day
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BK
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below-knee
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BMI
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body mass index
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BMR
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basal metabolic rate
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BOM
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bilateral otitis media
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BP
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blood pressure
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BPH
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benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia
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BRP
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bathroom privileges
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BUN
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blood urea nitrogen
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bx
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biopsy
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C
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centigrade, Celsius
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c, cm
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centimeter
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C1, C2, etc.
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cervical vertebrae
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CA
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cancer, carcinoma
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CABG
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coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
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coronary artery disease
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cap
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capsule
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cath
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catheter, catheterize
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CBC
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complete blood count
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CBI
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continuous bladder irrigation
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cc
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cubic centimeter
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CF
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cystic fibrosis
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CHF
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congestive heart failure
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CHO
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carbohydrate
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cib
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food
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CLD
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chronic liver disease
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CML
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chronic myelocytic leukemia
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CMV
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cytomegalovirus
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CNS
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central nervous system
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CO
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cardiac output
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CRD
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chronic respiratory disease
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creat
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creatinine
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CRF
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chronic renal failure
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CS
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Cushing's syndrome
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C-section
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cesarean section
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CSF
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cerebrospinal fluid
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CSM
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cerebrospinal meningitis
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CT
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computed tomography
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CTS
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carpal tunnel syndrome
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CUC
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chronic ulcerative colitis
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CUG
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cystourethrogram
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CV
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cardiovascular
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CVA
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cerebrovascular accident
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CVP
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central venous pressure
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CVS
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chorionic villus sampling
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Cx
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cervix
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CXR
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chest x-ray film
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d
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day
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D
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diopter (lens strength)
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D&C
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dilation and curettage
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D/W
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dextrose with water
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D5W
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5% dextrose
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DAT
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diet as tolerated
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db
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decibel
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DCIS
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ductal carcinoma in situ
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DGE
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delayed gastric emptying
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DIC
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disseminated (diffuse) intravascular coagulation
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DIPJ
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distal interphalangeal joint
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DJD
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degenerative joint disease
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DKA
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diabetic ketoacidosis
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DNA
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deoxyribonucleic acid
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DOB
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date of birth
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DR
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diabetic retinopathy
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DSA
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digital subtraction angiography
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DTR
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deep tendon reflex
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DVA
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distance visual acuity
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DVT
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deep venous thrombosis
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Dx
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diagnosis
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EAHF
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eczema, asthma, hay fever
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ECF
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extracellular fluid
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ECG, EKG
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electrocardiogram
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ECLE
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extracapsular lens extraction
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EDC
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estimated date of confinement (due date)
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EDD
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expected delivery date
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EDV
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end-diastolic volume
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EEG
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electroencephalogram
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EENT
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eye, ear, nose, throat
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EFM
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electronic fetal monitor
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ELISA
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enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
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ENT
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ear, nose, throat
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EOM
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extraocular movement, extraocular muscles
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ERPF
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effective renal plasma flow
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ESR
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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ESRD
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end-stage renal disease
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ESV
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end-systolic volume
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ETF
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Eustachian tube function
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ETT
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endotracheal tube
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F
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Fahrenheit
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FAS
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fetal alcohol syndrome
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FB
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foreign body
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FFA
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free fatty acid(s)
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FH
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family history
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FHR
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fetal heart rate
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FOBT
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fecal occult blood test
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FSH
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follicle-stimulating hormone
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FUO
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fever of unknown origin
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fx
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fracture
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g, gm
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gram
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GB
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gallbladder
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GDM
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gestational diabetes mellitus
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GERD
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GFR
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glomerular filtration rate
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GH
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growth hormone (somatotropin)
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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gtts
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drops
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GYN
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gynecology
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h
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hour
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H&H
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hemoglobin and hematocrit
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H&P
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history and physical
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Hb
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hemoglobin
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HBP
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high blood pressure
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HCG
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human chorionic gonadotropin
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HCT, Hct
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hematocrit
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HDL
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high-density lipoprotein
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus
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HL
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Hodgkin's lymphoma
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HPN
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hypertension
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HR
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heart rate
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HRT
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hormone replacement therapy
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HSV
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herpes simplex virus
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HZ
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herpes zoster
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I&D
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incision and drainage
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IBD
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inflammatory bowel disease
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IBS
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irritable bowel syndrome
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ICF
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intracellular fluid
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ICLE
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intracapsular lens extraction
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ICP
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intracranial pressure
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ICSH
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interstitial cell-stimulating hormone
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IDC
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invasive ductal carcinoma
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IDDM
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insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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Ig
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immunoglobulin
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ILC
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invasive lobular carcinoma
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IM
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intramuscular
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IOP
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intraocular pressure
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IPF
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idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
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IPPB
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intermittent positive pressure breathing
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IU
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international unit
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IUD
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intrauterine device
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IV
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intravenous
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IVC
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inferior vena cava
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IVCP
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inferior vena cava pressure
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IVP
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intravenous pyelogram
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jt
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joint
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KD
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knee disarticulation
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kg
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kilogram
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kj
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knee jerk
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KS
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Kaposi sarcoma
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KUB
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kidney, ureter, bladder
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KVO
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keep vein open
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LA
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left atrium
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lac
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laceration
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LBP
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lower back pain
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LBW
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low birth weight
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LCA
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left coronary artery
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LDL
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low-density lipoprotein
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LES
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lower esophageal sphincter
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LH
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luteinizing hormone
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lig
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ligament
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LMP
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last menstrual period
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LOS
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length of stay
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LTH
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luteotrophic hormone (prolactin; PRL)
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LV
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left ventricle
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M&F
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mother and father
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mcg
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microgram
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MCH
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mean corpuscular hemoglobin
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ME
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middle ear
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mEq
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milliequivalent
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mg
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milligram
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MG
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myasthenia gravis
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MI
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myocardial infarction; mitral insufficiency
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ml
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milliliter
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mm
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millimeter
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MNT
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medical nutrition therapy
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mo
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months old
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imaging
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MS
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multiple sclerosis; musculoskeletal
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MSH
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melanocyte-stimulating hormone (melanotropin)
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MVP
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mitral valve prolapse
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N/C
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no complaints
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NB
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newborn
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NE
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norepinephrine
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NFP
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net filtration pressure
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N/G
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nasogastric tube
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ng
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nanogram
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NHL
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non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
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NIDDM
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non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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NR
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no response
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NS
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normal saline; not sufficient
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NSAID
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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NTG
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nitroglycerin
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NVD
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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
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NYD
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not yet diagnosed
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OA
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osteoarthritis
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OB
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obstetrics
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OCD
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obsessive-compulsive disorder
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OP
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outpatient
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ORT
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oral rehydration therapy
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OTC
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over the counter
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OXT
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oxytocin
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oz
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ounce
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Pap
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Papanicolaou's smear, stain or test
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PBI
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protein-bound iodine
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pc
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after meals
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PCV
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packed cell volume
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PEEP
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positive end-expiratory pressure
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PEG
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pneumoencephalography
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PET
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positron emission tomography
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PFT
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pulmonary function test
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PG
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prostaglandin
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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PKU
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phenylketonuria
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PMA
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progressive muscular atrophy
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PMN
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polymorphonuclear
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PMS
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premenstrual syndrome
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PNS
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peripheral nervous system
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PO
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by mouth
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PP
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postprandial, after meal
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PR, pr
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by rectum
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PRE
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progressive restrictive exercise
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PRL
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prolactin (lactogenic hormone; LTH)
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prn
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as needed
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PROG
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progesterone
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PSA
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prostate-specific antigen
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PT
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prothrombin time
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PTA
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percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
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PTB
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patellar tendon bearing
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PTCA
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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
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PTH
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parathyroid hormone
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PVC
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premature ventricular contraction
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Px
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prognosis
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q
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every
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qid
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four times a day
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QOL
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quality of life
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RA
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rheumatoid arthritis; right atrium
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RBC
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red blood cell
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RCA
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right coronary artery
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RDA
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recommended daily allowance
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RDS
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respiratory distress syndrome
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REM
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rapid eye movement
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Rh
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rhesus factor in blood
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RICE
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rest, ice, compression, elevate
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RNA
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ribonucleic acid
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ROM
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range of motion
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RPF
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renal plasma flow
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RSI
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repetitive stress injury
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RV
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right ventricle
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SA
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sinoatrial
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SAB
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spontaneous abortion or miscarriage
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SAS
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sleep apnea syndrome
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SCC
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squamous cell carcinoma
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SCI
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spinal cord injury
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segs
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segmented neutrophils
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SG
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skin graft
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SI
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sacroiliac
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SIDS
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sudden infant death syndrome
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SNS
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somatic nervous system
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SOB
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shortness of breath
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soln
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solution
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SPF
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sun protection factor
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SRS
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smoker's respiratory syndrome
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stat
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immediately
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STD
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sexually transmitted disease
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subq, sub-Q
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subcutaneous
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susp
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suspension
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Sx
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symptoms
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T1, T2, etc.
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thoracic vertebrae
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T3
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triiodothyronine (thyroid hormone)
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T4
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tetraiodothyronine (thyroid hormone)
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tab
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tablet
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TAB
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therapeutic abortion
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TAH
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total abdominal hysterectomy
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TB
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tuberculosis
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TBW
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total body weight
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TEE
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transesophageal echocardiography
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temp
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temperature
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tid
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three times a day
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TMJ
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temporomandibular joint
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TO
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telephone order
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TPN
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total parental nutrition
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TPR
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temperature, pulse, respiration
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TSH
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thyroid-stimulating hormone
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TUR
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transurethral resection
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TURP
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transurethral resection of the prostate
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Tx
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traction, treatment
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UA
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urinalysis
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UCD
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usual childhood diseases
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UGI
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upper gastrointestinal
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ung
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ointment
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URI
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upper respiratory infection
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UTI
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urinary tract infection
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UV
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ultraviolet
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VC
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vital capacity
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VD
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venereal disease
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vs or VS
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vital signs
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VSD
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ventricular septal defect
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WA
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while awake
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WBC
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white blood cell
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XDP
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xeroderma pigmentosum
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yo
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years old
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