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39 Cards in this Set
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AFP
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alph-fetoprotein(abnormal finding in certain liver diseases or embryonic cells)
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AIDS
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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BPH
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benign prostatic hypertrophy
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CPD
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cephalopelvic disproportion
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CS OR C-SECTION
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cesarean section
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Cx
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cervix
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D & C
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dilation and curettage
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DES
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diethylstilbestrol (a synthetic estrogen; females who are exposed in utero are subject to increased risk of vaginal or cervical carcinoma)
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EDD
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expected delivery date
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EFM
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electronic fetal monitor
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FHR
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fetal heart rate
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FSH
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follicle-stimulating hormone
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G
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gravida(pregnant)
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GC
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gonococcus
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GU
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genitourinary
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GYN
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gynecology
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HBV
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hepatitis B virus
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HCG
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human chorionic gonadotropin
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HCV
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hepatitis C virus
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HDV
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hepatitis D virus
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus
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HPV
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human papillomavirus
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HSV1
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herpes simplex virus type 1
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HSV2
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herpes simplex virus type 2
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IUD
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intrauterine device
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lH
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luteinizing hormone
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LMP
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last menstrual period
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NB
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newborn
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NGU
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nongonococcal urethritis
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OB
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obstetrics
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Pap
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papanicolaou smear, stain or test
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PID
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pelvic inflammatory disease
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PMS
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premenstrual syndrome
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STD
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sexually transmitted disease
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TAH
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total abdominal hystorectomy
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TUR, TURP
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transurethral resection of the prostate
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VD
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vernereal disease
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VD
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vernereal disease
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VDRL
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venereal disease research laboratory (also test for syphilis)
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