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PKU
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phenylketonuria
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PM/ pm
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after noon
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PMC
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postmortem (after death) care
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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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PO
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phone order
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post
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posterior/ after
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post-op
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after an operation
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PP
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postpartum ( after delivery)
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PPE
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personal protective equipment
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PPO
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preferred provider organization
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pre-op
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before an operation
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prep
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prepare
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prn
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whenever necessary/ as needed
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PROM
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passive range of motion
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Psy
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psychology/ psychiatry
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pt
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patient/ pint (500mL or cc)
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Pt
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prothrombin time
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PT
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physical therapy/ therapist
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PTT
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partial thromboplastin time
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PVC
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premature ventricular contraction
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PVD
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peripheral vascular disease
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Px
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prognosis/ physical examination
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