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@
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At
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`a
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Before (ante)
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ABE
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Acute bacterial endocarditis
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ADA
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American Diabetic Association
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A Fib.
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Atrial fibrillation
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A
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Assessment
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A&P
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Auscultation and percussion
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A/G ratio
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albumin-globulin ratio
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A2 or A2
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Aortic valve closure
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AAA
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Abdominal Aortic aneurysm
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AAL
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Anterior axillary line
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AAPA
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American Academy of Physician Assistants
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AB or ab
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Abortion
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Abd
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Abdomen
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ABGs
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Arterial blood gases
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ABO
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Three main blood types
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ac
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Before meals (ante cibum)
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ACLS
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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ACTA
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Automated computerized transverse axial scanner
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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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AD
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Right ear (auris dextra)
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ADA
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American Diabetic Association
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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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Adm
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Admission
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AF
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Atrial fibrillation
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AFB
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Acid fast bacillus
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Afeb
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Afebrile
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AFP
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Alpha-fetoprotein
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AgNO3
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Silver nitrate
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AHA
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American Hospital Association
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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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AKA
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Above the knee amputation
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Alb
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Albumin
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A-line
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Arterial line
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Alk phos (AP)
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Alkaline phosphatase
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ALL
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Acute lymphocytic leukemia
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ALS
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
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ALT
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Alanine transaminase (formerly known as SGPT)
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AMA (2)
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(1) Against medical advice, (2) American Medical Association
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Amb
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Ambulate: ambulatory
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AML
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Acute myelocytic (myelogenous) leukemia
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Amp
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Ampule
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ANA
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Antinuclear antibody
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Anes
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Anesthesia
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Angio
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Angiography (anterior and posterior)
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Aniso
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Anisocytosis
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ANL
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Acute nonlymphocytic leukemia
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Ant
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Anterior
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A&Ox3
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Alert and oriented times three (to person, place and time)
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AP; A/P
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Anteroposterior
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APAP
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Association of Physician Assistant Programs
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AR
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Aortic regurgitation
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ARC
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Accreditation Review Committee
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ARC-PA
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Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant
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ARDS
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Adult respiratory distress syndrome
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ARF
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Acute renal failure
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AROM
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Active range of motion
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ATN
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Acute tubular necrosis
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AS
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Aortic stenosis
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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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ASO
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Antistreptolysin-O titer
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AST
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Aspartate aminotransferase (formerly known as SGOT)
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AU
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Both ears
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AV (2)
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(1) Arteriovenous, (2) atrioventricular
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AVR (2)
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(1) Aortic valve replacement, (2) Augmented electrocardiographic lead
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AZT
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Azidothymidine (Zidovudine)
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Ba
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Barium
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Bands
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Banded neutrophils
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Baso
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Basophils
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BBB
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Bundle branch block (RBBB – right bundle branch block; LBBB – left bundle branch block)
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BC
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Bone conduction
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BE
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Barium enema
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bid
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Twice a day (bis in die)
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bil
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Bilateral
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Bili (T/D)
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Bilirubin (total and direct)
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Biop
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Biopsy
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BKA
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Below the knee amputation
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BM
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Bowel movement
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BMR
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Basal metabolic rate
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BP
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Blood pressure
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BPH
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy
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bpm
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Beats per minute
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BPV
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Benign postural vertigo
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BRP
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Bathroom privileges
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BRBPR
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Bright red blood per rectum (hematochezia)
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Bronch
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Bronchoscopy
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B.S. (2)
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(1) Breath sounds, (2) Bowel Sounds
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BSO
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Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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BSP
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Bromsulphalein
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BT
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Bleeding time
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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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Celsius or centigrade
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`c
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With
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C1, C2
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First, second cervical vertebra
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CA (3)
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(1) Cancer, carcinoma,* (2) chronological age, (3) cardiac arrest
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Ca
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Calcium
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CAAHEP
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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (formerly CAHEA – Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation)
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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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Cal
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Calories
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Caps
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Capsule(s)
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CASHD
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Coronary artherosclerotic heart disease
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Cath.
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Catheter: catheterization
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CAT scan
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Computerized (axial) tomography
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CBC; c.b.c.
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Complete blood count
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CBC `c diff
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Complete blood count with differential count
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cc
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Cubic centimeter
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C.C.
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Chief complaint
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CCU
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Coronary care unit
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CDC
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Centers for Disease Control
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CEA
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Carcinoembryonic antigen
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CEO
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Chief executive officer
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CF
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Cystic fibrosis
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CHB
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Complete heart block
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CHD
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Coronary heart disease
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CHF
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Congestive heart failure
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Chol
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Cholesterol
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chr
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Chronic
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CIN
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Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
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CIS
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Carcinoma in situ
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CK
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Creatine kinase
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Cl
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Chloride
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CLD
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Chronic liver disease
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CLL
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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Cl. liq
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Clear liquids
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cm
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Centimeter
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CME
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Continuing medical education
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CMG
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Cystometrogram
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CML
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Chronic myelogenous leukemia
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CMV
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Cytomegalovirus
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CN
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Cranial nerve(s)
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CNM
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Certified nurse midwife
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CNS
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Central nervous system
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C.O.
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Cardiac output
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c/o
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Complains of
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CO2
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Carbon dioxide
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COLD
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Chronic obstructive lung disease (infrequently used)
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cond
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Condition
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COPD
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CP
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Chest pain
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CPA
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Costophrenic angle
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CPAP
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Continuous positive airway pressure
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CPD
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Cephalopelvic disproportion
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CPK
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Creatine phosphokinase
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CPR
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CRF
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Chronic renal failure
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creat.
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Creatinine
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CS
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Cesarean section
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C&S
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Culture and sensitivity
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CSF
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Cerebral spinal fluid
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C-section
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Cesarean section
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C-spine
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Cervical spine films
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CTA
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Clear to auscultation
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CTS
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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CT scan
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Computed tomography
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CVA (2)
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(1) Cerebrovascular accident, (2) Costoverterbal angle
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CVAT
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Costovertebral angle tenderness
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CVP
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Central venous pressure
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CVS
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Cardiovascular system
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CXR
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Chest x-ray
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Cx
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Cervix
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cysto
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cystoscopy
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D/C
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Discontinue
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D&C
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Dilatation and curettage
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DDI
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Didanosine (used for HIV)
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DEA
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Drug Enforcement Agency
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Derm.
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Dermatology
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DES (2)
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(1) Diethylstilbestrol, (2) Diffuse esophageal spasm
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DI
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Diabetes insipidus
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DIC
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Disseminated intravascular coagulation
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diff.
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Differential count (white blood cells)
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Dig.
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Digoxin: digitalis
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DIP
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Distal interphalangeal joint
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dl
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Deciliter
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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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DLE
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Descoid lupus erythmatosus
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DM
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Diabetes mellitus
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DNA
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Deoxyribonucleic acid
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DOA
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Dead on arrival
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DOE
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Dyspnea on exertion
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DOB
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Date of birth
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DPT
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Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
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DR
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Delivery room
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DRG
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Diagnosis-related group
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DSA
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Digital subtraction angiography
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DSD
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Dry sterile dressing
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DSM
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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DTs
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Delirium tremens
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DTR
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Deep tendon reflexes
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DUB
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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
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DVT
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Deep vein thrombosis
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Dx
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Diagnosis
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EBL
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Estimated blood loss
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EBV
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Epstein-Barr virus
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ECF
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Extended-care facility
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ECG
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Electrocardiogram
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ECHO
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Echocardiography
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ECMO
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Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
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ECT
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Electroconvulsive therapy
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ED
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Emergency Department (preferred terminology)
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EDC
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Estimated date of confinement
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EEG
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Electroencephalogram
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EENT
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Eyes, ears, nose and throat
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EGD
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Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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EKG
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Electrocardiogram
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ELISA
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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (AIDS test)
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elix.
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elixir
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EM (2)
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(1) Emergency medicine, (2) Electron microscope
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EMG
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Electromyogram
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ENT
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Ears, nose and throat
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EOM
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Extraocular movement
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eos., eosins.
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Eosinophils
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ER (2)
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(1) Emergency room (should be referred to properly as the Emergency Department), (2) Estrogen Receptor
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ERCP
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography
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ERT
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Estrogen replacement therapy
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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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ESWL
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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
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ET
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Endotracheal tube
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ETA
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Estimated time of arrival
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Etiol
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Etiology
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Exc.
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Excision
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Expl. Lap.
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Exploratory laparotomy
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ext.
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External
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F or F.
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Fahrenheit
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FACP
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Fellow, American College of Physicians
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FACS
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Fellow, American College of Surgeons
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FB (2)
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(1) Foreign body, (2) Fingerbreadth
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FBS
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Fasting blood sugar
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FDA
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Food and Drug Administration
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Fe
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Iron
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FEF
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Forced expiratory flow
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FEV
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Forced expiratory volume
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FH
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Family history
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FHT
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Fetal heart tones
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FROM
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Full range of motion/movement
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FSH
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Follicle-stimulating hormone
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FTA
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Fluorescent treponemal antibody (test for syphilis)
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FTT
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Failure to thrive
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F/U
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Follow-up
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FUO
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Fever of unknown/undetermined origin
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FVC
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Forced vital capacity
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Fx
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Fracture
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fx urine
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Fractional urine
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(u)g
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Microgram
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G
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Gravida
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g
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Gram
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Ga
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Gallium
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GB
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Gallbladder
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GBS
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Gallbladder series (x-rays)
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GC
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Gonorrhea
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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
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GI
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Gastrointestinal
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Glu
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Glucose
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gm
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Gram
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Grav. 1, 2, 3
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First, second, third pregnancy
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GSW
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Gunshot wound
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GTT
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Glucose tolerance test
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gt., gtt
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Drop, drops
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GU
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Genitourinary
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GYN
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Gynecology
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h
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Hour
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HA
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Headache
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HCFA
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Health Care Financing Administration
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HCG
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Human chorionic gonadotropin
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Hcl
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Hydrochloride
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HCO3
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Bicarbonate
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Hct.
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Hematocrit
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HDL
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High-density lipoprotein
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HEENT
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Head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
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Hg
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Mercury
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Hgb
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Hemoglobin
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hGH
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Human growth hormone
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H&H
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Hematocrit and hemoglobin
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HIV
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Human immunodeficiency virus
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HJR
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Hepatojugular reflux
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HMO
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Health maintenance organization
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HMSA
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Health Manpower Shortage Area
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h/o
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History of
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H&P
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History and physical
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HPDP
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Health promotion and disease prevention
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hpf
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High-power field
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HPI
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History of present illness
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HPV
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Human papilloma virus
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HR
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Heart rate
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hs
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At bedtime
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HSV
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Herpes simplex virus
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HTN
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Hypertension
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hx
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History
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H2O
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Water
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H2O2
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Hydrogen peroxide
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I
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Iodine
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131I
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Radioactive isotope of iodine
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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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ICCU
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Intensive coronary care unit
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ICP
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Intracranial pressure
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ICU
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Intensive care unit
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ID
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Infectious diseases
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I&D
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Incision and drainage
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IDDM
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Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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IHSS
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Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
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IM
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Intramuscular
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Imp.
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Impression
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IMV
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Intermittent mandatory ventilation
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Inc.
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Incision
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inf. (2)
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(1) Infusion, (2) Inferior
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INH
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Isoniazid (isonicotinyl hydrazine)
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inj.
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Injection
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I&O
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Intake and output
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IOL
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Intraocular lens
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IOP
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Intraocular pressure
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IPPB
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Intermittent positive pressure breathing
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I.Q.
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Intelligence quotient
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IRDS
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Infant respiratory distress syndrome
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IUD
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Intrauterine device
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IUP
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Intrauterine pregnancy
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IV
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Intravenous
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IVF
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In vitro fertilization
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IVP
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Intravenous pyelogram
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IV push
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Intravenous push (method of administering medication)
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IVSD
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Interventricular septal defect
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JCAHCO
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Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations
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JVD
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Jugular venous distention
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JVP
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Jugular venous pressure
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K
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Potassium
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Kcl
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Potassium chloride
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kg
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Kilogram
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KS
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Kaposi’s sarcoma
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KUB
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Kidney, ureter and bladder (x-ray)
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KVO
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Keep vein open
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L (2)
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(1) Liter, (2) Left
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L1, L2
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First, second lumbar vertebra
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LA
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Left atrium
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lab
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Laboratory
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lac
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Laceration
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LAD (2)
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(1) Left anterior descending (coronary artery), (2) Left axis deviation
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lap.
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Laparotomy
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Lat: lat
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Lateral
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LBBB
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Left bundle branch block
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LCM
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Left costal margin
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LD; LDH
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Lactate dehydrogenase
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LDL
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Low-density lipoprotein
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LE
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Lupus erythematosus
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LES
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Lower esophageal sphincter
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LFT’s
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Liver function tests
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LGA
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Large for gestational age
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LH
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Luteinizing hormone
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LLE
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Left lower extremity
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LLL
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Left lower lobe (lung)
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LLQ
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Left lower quadrant (abdomen)
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LMP
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Last menstrual period
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LNMP
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Last normal menstrual period
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LN; l.n.
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Lymph node
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LOC
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Loss of consciousness
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LOM
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Limitation of motion
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LP
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Lumbar puncture
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LPN
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Licensed practical nurse
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L/R
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Lactated Ringers
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LS
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Lumbosacral spine
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LSD
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Lysergic acid diethylamide
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LT
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Left
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LUE
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Left upper extremity
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LUL
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Left upper lobe (lung)
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LUQ
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Left upper quadrant (abdomen)
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LV
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Left ventricle
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LVH
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Left ventricular hypertrophy
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L&W
|
Living and well
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lymphs
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Lymphocytes
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lytes
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Electrolytes
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m
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Murmur
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MA
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Mental age
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MAI
|
Mycobacterium avium intracellulare
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MAO
|
Monoamine oxidase
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MAOI
|
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
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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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MCHC
|
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
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MCL
|
Midclavicular line
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MCP
|
Metacarpophalangeal
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MCV
|
Mean corpuscular volume
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mEq
|
Milliequivalent
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mEq/L
|
Milliequivalent per liter
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mets
|
Metastases
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MG
|
Myasthenia gravis
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mg
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Milligram
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mg/cc
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Milligram per cubic centimeter
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mg/dl
|
Milligram per deciliter
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(u)g
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Microgram
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MH
|
Marital history
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MI (2)
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(1) Myocardial infarction, (2) Mitral insufficiency
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ml
|
Milliliter
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mm
|
Millimeter
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mmHg
|
Millimeters of mercury
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MMPI
|
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
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|
MMSE
|
Mini-Mental State Examination
|
|
m(u)
|
Millimicron
|
|
MOM
|
Milk of Magnesia
|
|
Mono
|
mononucleosis
|
|
mono
|
Monocyte
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|
MP
|
Metacarpophalangeal
|
|
MR
|
Mitral regurgitation
|
|
MRI
|
Magnetic resonance imaging
|
|
mRNA
|
Messenger RNA
|
|
MS (3)
|
(1) Mitral stenosis, (2) Multiple sclerosis, (3) Morphine sulfate
|
|
MSH
|
Melanocyte-stimulating hormone
|
|
MSL
|
Midsternal line
|
|
MTX
|
Methotrexate
|
|
MUGA
|
Multiple-gated acquisition scan
|
|
multip
|
Multipara: multiparous
|
|
MVA
|
Motor vehicle accident
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MVP
|
Mitral valve prolapse
|
|
MVR
|
Mitral valve replacement
|
|
Myelo.
|
Myelogram
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|
N
|
Nitrogen
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|
Na
|
Sodium
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|
N/A
|
Not applicable
|
|
NAB
|
No active bleeding
|
|
NAD
|
No acute distress
|
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NBME
|
National Board of Medical Examiners
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NCCPA
|
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
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|
ND (2)
|
(1) Normal development, (2) Normal Delivery
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NEC
|
Necrotizing enterocolitis
|
|
neg.
|
Negative
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|
neuro
|
Neurological
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|
NG
|
Nasogastric
|
|
NG tube
|
Nasogastric tube
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|
NHSC
|
National Health Service Corps
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|
NIDA
|
National Institute of Drug Abuse
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|
NIDDM
|
Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
|
|
NIOSH
|
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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|
NKA
|
No known allergies
|
|
NKDA
|
No known drug allergies
|
|
nitro
|
Nitroglycerine
|
|
NM
|
Nuclear medicine
|
|
NP
|
Nurse Practitioner
|
|
NPH
|
Neutral protamine Hagedorn insulin
|
|
NPO
|
Nothing by mouth
|
|
NS
|
Normal saline
|
|
NSAID
|
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
|
|
NSVD
|
Normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
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NT
|
Nasotracheal
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|
NTG
|
Nitroglycerine
|
|
N&V
|
Nausea and vomiting
|
|
N/V/D
|
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
|
|
O
|
Objective
|
|
O2
|
Oxygen
|
|
OA
|
Osteoarthritis
|
|
OB/GYN
|
Obstectrics and gynecology
|
|
OBS
|
Organic brain syndrome
|
|
Obst.
|
Obstruction
|
|
OCPs
|
Oral contraceptive pills
|
|
O.D.; OD (2)
|
(1) Right eye, (2) Overdose
|
|
OGTT
|
Oral glucose tolerance test
|
|
17-OH
|
17-Hydroxycorticosteroids
|
|
oint.
|
Ointment
|
|
O.M.
|
Otitis media
|
|
OOB
|
Out of bed
|
|
O&P
|
Ova and parasites
|
|
OP
|
Operation
|
|
O.P.
|
Out patient
|
|
Ophth.
|
Ophthalmology
|
|
OR
|
Operating room
|
|
ORIF
|
Open reduction and internal fixation
|
|
ORTHO; ortho
|
Orthopedics
|
|
OS; O.S.
|
Left eye
|
|
os
|
Opening, mouth, bone
|
|
OSHA
|
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
|
|
OT
|
Occupational therapy
|
|
OU
|
Each, both eye(s)
|
|
oz.
|
Ounce
|
|
P (3)
|
(1) Plan, (2) Phosphorus, (3) Pulse
|
|
`p
|
after
|
|
P2
|
Pulmonary valve closure
|
|
PA
|
Posteroanterior
|
|
P&A
|
Percussion and auscultation
|
|
PAC
|
Premature atrial contraction
|
|
PA-C
|
Physician Assistant, Certified
|
|
PaCO2; pCO2
|
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide
|
|
Palp.
|
Palpation; palpable
|
|
PaO2; pO2
|
Partial pressure of oxygen
|
|
Pap smear
|
Papanicolaou’s smear
|
|
PARU
|
Postanesthesia Recovery Unit
|
|
Para 1, 2, 3
|
Unipara, bipara, tripara (number of live births)
|
|
PAT
|
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
|
|
Path
|
Pathology
|
|
PBI
|
Protein bound iodine
|
|
pc
|
After meals
|
|
PCP
|
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
|
|
PCWP
|
Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
|
|
PD
|
Peritoneal dialysis
|
|
PDA
|
Patent ductus arteriosus
|
|
PDR
|
Physician’s Desk Reference
|
|
PE (2)
|
(1) Physical examination, (2) Pulmonary embolus
|
|
Peds
|
Pediatrics
|
|
PEEP
|
Positive end-expiratory pressure
|
|
PEFR
|
Peak expiratory flow rate
|
|
PEG
|
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
|
|
per os
|
By mouth
|
|
PERRL
|
Pupils equal, round and reactive to light
|
|
PET
|
Positron emission tomography
|
|
PFTs
|
Pulmonary function tests
|
|
PH
|
Past history
|
|
pH
|
Hydrogen ion concentration
|
|
PI
|
Present illness
|
|
PID
|
Pelvic inflammatory disease
|
|
PIP
|
Proximal interphalangeal joint
|
|
P.I.P.
|
Peak inspiratory pressure
|
|
pit.
|
Pituitary
|
|
PKU
|
Phenylketonuria
|
|
PM
|
Post mortem
|
|
PMH
|
Past medical history
|
|
PMI
|
Point of maximal impulse
|
|
PMN
|
Polymorphonuclear leukocyte
|
|
PMP
|
Previous menstrual period
|
|
PMS
|
Premenstrual syndrome
|
|
PND
|
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
|
|
p.o.
|
By mouth
|
|
pos.
|
Positive
|
|
postop
|
Postoperative
|
|
PP
|
Postpartum
|
|
PPBS
|
Postprandial blood sugar
|
|
PPD
|
Purified protein derivative (TB test, not a tine test)
|
|
PPO
|
Preferred Provider Organization
|
|
preop
|
Preoperative
|
|
prg.
|
Prognosis
|
|
Primip
|
Primipara
|
|
PRL
|
Prolactin
|
|
prn
|
As required
|
|
procto.
|
Proctoscopy
|
|
Pro. Time
|
Prothrombin time
|
|
PSA
|
Prostatic specific antigen
|
|
PSP
|
Phenylsulfonphthalein
|
|
PSPA
|
Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants
|
|
PT
|
Prothrombin time
|
|
P.T.
|
Physical therapy
|
|
pt.
|
Patient
|
|
PTA
|
Prior to admission
|
|
PTCA
|
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
|
|
PTH
|
Parathyroid hormone
|
|
PTT
|
Partial thromboplastin time
|
|
PUD
|
Peptic ulcer disease
|
|
PVC
|
Premature ventricular contraction
|
|
PVD
|
Peripheral vascular disease
|
|
Px
|
Physical examination
|
|
Q (q)
|
Each; every
|
|
qam
|
Every morning
|
|
qd
|
Every day
|
|
qh
|
Every hour
|
|
qhs
|
Every night; at bedtime
|
|
q.i.d.
|
Four times a day
|
|
qns
|
Quantity not sufficient
|
|
qod
|
Every other day
|
|
qpm
|
Every evening
|
|
R; r.; rt.
|
Right
|
|
R
|
Respiration
|
|
RA (2)
|
(1) Rheumatoid arthritis, (2) Right atrium
|
|
Ra
|
Radium
|
|
rad
|
radiation absorbed dose
|
|
RAI
|
Radioactive iodine
|
|
RBC (2)
|
(1) Red blood cell, (2) Red blood cell count
|
|
RCM
|
Right costal margin
|
|
RDS
|
Respiratory distress syndrome
|
|
REM
|
Rapid eye movement
|
|
retic.
|
Reticulocyte count
|
|
RF (2)
|
(1) Rheumatoid factor, (2) Rheumatic fever
|
|
Rh
|
Rhesus (monkey) factor in blood
|
|
RHD
|
Rheumatic heart disease
|
|
R/I
|
Rule in
|
|
RIA
|
Radioimmunoassay
|
|
RBBB
|
Right bundle branch block
|
|
RLL
|
Right lower lobe (lung)
|
|
RLQ
|
Right lower quadrant (abdomen)
|
|
RML
|
Right middle lobe (lung)
|
|
R.N.
|
Registered nurse
|
|
RNA
|
Ribonucleic acid
|
|
R/O
|
Rule out
|
|
ROM
|
Range of motion
|
|
ROS
|
Review of systems
|
|
RPR
|
Rapid plasma reagin (test for syphilis)
|
|
RR
|
Recovery room
|
|
RT (2)
|
(1) Right, (2) Radiation therapy
|
|
R.T.
|
Respiratory therapy
|
|
RUL
|
Right upper lobe (lung)
|
|
RUQ
|
Right upper quadrant (abdomen)
|
|
RV
|
Right ventricle
|
|
Rx
|
Treatment, therapy, prescription
|
|
`s
|
Without (sine)
|
|
`s`s
|
One-half
|
|
S1, S2, S3, S4
|
Heart sounds
|
|
S1, S2, etc.
|
First, second sacral vertebra
|
|
SA
|
Sinoatrial
|
|
SAAAPA
|
Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
|
|
SAD
|
Seasonal affective disorder
|
|
SAH
|
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
|
|
SBE
|
Subacute bacterial endocarditis
|
|
Sed. Rate
|
Sedimentation rate
|
|
segs
|
Segmented neutrophils; polys
|
|
SDH
|
Subdural hematoma
|
|
SGA
|
Small for gestational age
|
|
SGOT
|
Serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase (AST)
|
|
SGPT
|
Serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase (ALT)
|
|
SH
|
Social history
|
|
SIADH
|
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
|
|
SIDS
|
Sudden infant death syndrome
|
|
sig.
|
Let it be labeled (directions for a prescription)
|
|
SLE
|
Systemic lupus erythmatosus
|
|
SMA#
|
Blood chemistry tests
|
|
SMAC
|
Sequential multiple analyzer computer
|
|
SNF
|
Skilled nursing facility
|
|
SOAP
|
Subjective, objective, assessment, plan
|
|
SOB
|
Shortness of breath
|
|
sol.
|
Solution
|
|
sono.
|
Sonography
|
|
sos
|
If necessary
|
|
S/P
|
Status post (refers to a previous disease condition)
|
|
SPECT
|
Single-photon emission computed tomography
|
|
SpG
|
Specific gravity
|
|
SR
|
Sustained release
|
|
SSE
|
Soap suds enema
|
|
Staph.
|
Staphylococcus
|
|
stat.
|
Immediately
|
|
STD
|
Sexually transmitted disease
|
|
STH
|
Somatotrophin (growth hormone)
|
|
Strep.
|
Streptococcus
|
|
Subq.
|
Subcutaneous
|
|
subling.
|
Sublingual
|
|
supp.
|
Suppository
|
|
surg.
|
Surgical
|
|
sut.
|
Suture
|
|
SVC
|
Superior vena cava
|
|
SVD
|
Spontaneous vaginal delivery
|
|
SVT
|
Supraventricular tachycardia
|
|
T
|
Temperature
|
|
T1, T2
|
First, second thoracic vertebra
|
|
T3
|
Triiodothyronine test
|
|
T4
|
Thyroxine test
|
|
TA
|
Therapeutic abortion
|
|
T&A
|
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
|
|
tab
|
Tablet
|
|
TAH
|
Total abdominal hysterectomy
|
|
TAT
|
Thematic apperception test
|
|
TB
|
Tuberculosis
|
|
Tc
|
Technicium
|
|
T&C
|
Type and crossmatch
|
|
T cells
|
Lymphocytes produced by the thymus gland
|
|
TENS
|
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
|
|
TFT
|
Thyroid function test
|
|
TIA
|
Transient ischemic attack
|
|
TIBC
|
Total iron binding capacity
|
|
t.i.d.
|
Three times a day
|
|
tinc.
|
Tincture
|
|
TLC
|
Total lung capacity
|
|
TMs
|
Tympanic membranes
|
|
TMJ
|
Temporomandibular joint
|
|
TNI
|
Total node irradiation
|
|
TNM
|
Tumor, nodes, metastases (cancer staging)
|
|
tomos
|
Tomograms
|
|
TOP
|
Termination of pregnancy
|
|
top.
|
Topically
|
|
TORCH
|
Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, CMV, Herpes
|
|
tPA
|
Tissue plasminogen activator
|
|
TPN
|
Total parenteral nutrition
|
|
TPR
|
Temperature, pulse, respiration
|
|
TR
|
Tricuspid regurgitation
|
|
Trig.
|
Triglycerides
|
|
TSH
|
Thyroid-stimulating hormone
|
|
TSS
|
Toxic shock syndrome
|
|
T.T.
|
Tetanus toxoid
|
|
TUR, TURP
|
Transurethral resection of the prostrate
|
|
TV
|
Tidal volume
|
|
Tx
|
Treatment
|
|
U
|
Unit
|
|
UA; U/A
|
Urinalysis
|
|
UC
|
Uterine contractions
|
|
UE
|
Upper extremity
|
|
UGI
|
Upper gastrointestinal series
|
|
umb.
|
Umbilical
|
|
U/O
|
Urinary output
|
|
Ur.
|
Urine
|
|
URI
|
Upper respiratory infection
|
|
Urol.
|
Urology
|
|
US; U/S
|
Ultrasound
|
|
USP
|
United States Pharmacopoeia
|
|
UTI
|
Urinary tract infection
|
|
UV
|
Ultraviolet
|
|
VA
|
Visual acuity
|
|
Vag.
|
Vagina; vaginal
|
|
Vag. Hyst.
|
Vaginal hysterectomy
|
|
vasc.
|
Vascular
|
|
VCUG
|
Voiding cystourethrogram
|
|
VD
|
Venereal disease
|
|
VDRL
|
Venereal Disease Research Laboratories
|
|
VF (2)
|
(1) Visual field, (2) Ventricular fibrillation
|
|
V. fib.
|
Ventricular fibrillation
|
|
via
|
route by
|
|
VIP
|
Voluntary interruption of pregnancy
|
|
vit.
|
Vitamin
|
|
VLDL
|
Very low density lipoprotein
|
|
V.O.
|
Verbal order
|
|
VPCs
|
Ventricular premature contractions
|
|
V/Q scan
|
Ventilation-perfusion scan
|
|
VS
|
Vital signs
|
|
VSD
|
Ventricular septal defect
|
|
VT
|
Ventricular tachycardia
|
|
WAIS
|
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
|
|
WBC; wbc
|
White blood cell
|
|
WBC/hpf
|
White blood cells per high-power field
|
|
WD
|
Well developed
|
|
WDWN
|
Well developed, well nourished
|
|
W-E
|
Wide excision
|
|
WISC
|
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
|
|
WN
|
Well nourished
|
|
WPW
|
Wolff-Parkinsons-White Syndrome
|
|
Wt.
|
Weight
|
|
X; x
|
Times
|
|
X-match
|
Crossmatch (blood)
|
|
y/o
|
Year(s) old
|