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ABG |
Arterial Blood Gases |
You may have an ABG test to detect lung diseases |
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ACE |
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme |
Drugs called ACE inhibitors are use to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes and kidney disease |
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ACL |
Anterior Cruciate Ligament |
Commonly injured part of the knee |
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ADHD |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
A behavior disorder |
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AFIB |
Atrial Fibrillation |
A disturbance of the rhythm of the heart |
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AIDS |
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
Infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus |
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ALP |
Alkaline Phosphates |
You may have a blood test for ALP to detect liver or bone disease |
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ALS |
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
Also known as the Lou Gehrig's disease |
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ALT |
Alanine Aminotransferase |
You may have a blood test for ALP to detect liver disease |
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AMD |
Age-related Macular Degeneration |
An eye problem |
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AMI |
Acute Myocardial Infraction |
Heart attack |
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AODM |
Adult on Set Mellitus |
Type 2 diabetes |
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AST |
Aspartate Aminotransferase |
You may have a blood test for ALP to detect liver disease |
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AVM |
Anteriovenous Malformation |
A defect circulatory system |
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BID |
Twice a Day |
Your doctor may write this on your prescription |
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BMI |
Body Mass Index |
A measure of how much you should weigh based on your height |
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BP |
Blood Pressure |
The force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries |
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BPH |
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy |
Enlargement of the prostate gland |
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BRCA |
Breast Cancer Gene |
People with the gene may be at increased risk for breast for breast or |