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A or "A" |
Assessment |
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a, (a), or (A) |
Assist (min. mod. max) |
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AAROM |
Active assistive range of motion |
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Ab |
Antibody |
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abd |
Abduction |
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ABG |
Arterial blood gas |
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ACE |
Angiotensin converting enzyme |
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Ach |
Acetylcholine |
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ACL |
Anterior cruciate ligament |
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Ad lib |
As desired |
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AD |
Assistive devices; Alzheimer's disease |
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ADA |
Americans with Disabilities Act |
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add |
Adduction |
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ADM |
Abductor digiti minimi |
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AE |
Above elbow |
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AFB |
Acid-fast bacilli |
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AFO |
Ankle foot orthosis |
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AGA |
Appropriate for gestational age |
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AK |
Above knee |
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AKA |
Above knee amputation |
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ALL |
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia |
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ALS |
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
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AMA |
Against medical advice |
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AMB or amb |
Ambulatory |
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AML |
Acute myeloblastic leukemia |
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ANOVA |
Analysis of variance |
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AP |
Ankle pump; anterior, posterior |
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APB |
Abductor pollicis brevis |
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APL |
Abductor pollicis longus |
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ARDS |
Adult (acute) respiratory distress syndrome |
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AROM |
Active range of motion |
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ASA |
Aspirin |
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ASHD |
Arteriosclerotic heart disease |
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ATF |
Anterior talofibular |
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AV |
Atriovenous |
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B, (B), or bil |
Both, bilateral |
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BBB |
Blood brain barrier |
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BE |
Below elbow |
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bid |
Twice daily |
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BK |
Below knee |
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BKA |
Below knee amputation |
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BLE |
Bilateral lower extremities |
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BMD |
Bone mineral density |
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BMI |
Body mass index |
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BPH |
Benign prostatic hypertrophy |
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BPM or bpm |
Beats per minute |
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BRP |
Bathroom privileges |
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BSA |
Body surface area |
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BSC |
Bedside commode |
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BUN |
Blood urea nitrogen |
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C & S |
Culture and sensitivity |
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Ca |
Calcium |
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CA |
Cancer |
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CABG |
Coronary artery bypass graft |
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CAD |
Coronary artery disease |
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CAT |
Computerized axial tomography |
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CBC |
Complete blood count |
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c/c or C/C |
Chief complaint |
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cc or cm3 |
Cubic centimeter |
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CCU |
Critical or coronary care unit |
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CF |
Calcaneofibular |
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CGA |
Contact guard assist |
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CHI |
Closed head injury |
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CHO |
Carbohydrate |
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CMC |
Carpometacarpal |
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CMS |
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
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CMV |
Cytomegalovirus |
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c/o |
Complains of |
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COPD |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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CORF |
Comprehensive outpatient rehab facility |
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COTA |
Certified occupational therapy assistant |
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CPAP |
Continuous positive airway pressure |
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CPM |
Continuous passive motion |
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CSF |
Cerebrospinal fluid |
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CT |
Computed tomography |
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CVA |
Cerebrovascular accident |
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CWP |
Cold whirlpool |
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cx |
Cancel; crutches |
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(D) |
Dependent |
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DASH |
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire |
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DC |
Doctor of chiropractic |
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d/c |
Discharge; discontinue |
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DF |
Dorsiflexion |
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DI |
Dorsal interossei |
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DIP |
Distal interphalangeal |
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DJD |
Degenerative joint disease |
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DME |
Durable medical equipment |
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DO |
Doctor of osteopath |
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DOI |
Date of injury |
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DRG |
Diagnosis related group |
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DRUJ |
Distal radioulnar joint |
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DTR |
Deep tendon reflex |
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dx |
Diagnosis |
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ea. |
Each |
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ECF |
Extracellular fluid |
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ECRB |
Extensor carpi radialis brevis |
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ECRL |
Extensor carpi radialis longus |
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ECU |
Extensor carpi ulnaris |
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EDC |
Extensor digitorum communis |
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EDM |
Extensor digiti minimi |
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EEG |
Electroencephalogram |
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EENT |
Eyes, ears, nose, throat |
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EIP |
Extensor indicis proprius |
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EKG or ECG |
Electrocardiogram |
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EMG |
Electromyogram |
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ENG |
Electronystagmograph |
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EO |
Elbow orthosis |
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EOB |
Edge of bed |
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EPB |
Extensor pollicis brevis |
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EPL |
Extensor pollicis longus |
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ERV |
Expiratory reserve volume |
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ESR |
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
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ESRD |
End stage renal disease |
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EtOH or ETOH |
Ethyl alcohol |
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ev, ever |
Eversion |
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ex. |
Exercise |
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F or 3/5 |
Fair (MMT) |
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FBS |
Fasting blood sugar |
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FCR |
Flexor carpi radialis |
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FCU |
Flexor carpi ulnaris |
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FDM |
Flexor digiti minimi |
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FDP |
Flexor digitorum profundus |
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FDS |
Flexor digitorum superficialis |
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FES |
Functional electrical stimulation |
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FEV |
Forced expiratory volume |
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FHR |
Fetal heart rate |
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fl |
Fluid |
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FM |
Fibromyalgia syndrome |
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FO |
Foot orthosis |
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FPB |
Flexor pollicis brevis |
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FPL |
Flexor pollicis longus |
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FRC |
Functional residual capacity |
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FTSG |
Full thickness skin graft |
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FUO |
Fever, unknown origin |
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FVC |
Forced vital capacity |
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FWB |
Full weight bearing |
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FWW |
Front wheeled walker |
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fx |
Fracture |
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G or 4/5 |
Good (MMT) |
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g |
Gram |
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GA |
Gestational age |
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GERD |
Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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GH |
Glenohumeral |
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GI |
Gastrointestinal |
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GS |
Gluteal sets |
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GTT |
Glucose tolerance test |
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H&H |
Hemoglobin and hematocrit |
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H&P |
History and physical |
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h or hr |
Hour |
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HAV |
Hepatitis A virus; hallux abductovalgus |
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Hb |
Hemoglobin |
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HBV |
Hepatitis B virus |
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HCFA |
Health Care Financing Administration |
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HCPCS |
Health care common procedure coding system |
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Hct |
Hematocrit |
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HCV |
Hepatitis C virus |
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HDL |
High density lipoprotein |
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HEP |
Home exercise program |
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HHA |
Home health agency |
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HIV |
Human immunodeficiency virus |
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HMO |
Health maintenance organization |
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HNP |
Herniated nucleus pulposus |
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h/o |
History of |
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HO |
Hand (or) hip orthosis |
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HOB |
Head of bed |
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HP |
Hot pack |
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HPI |
History of present illness |
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HR |
Handrail, heart rate |
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HRT |
Hormone replacement therapy |
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HTN |
Hypertension |
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hx |
History |
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Hz |
Hertz |
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(I) |
Independent |
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I&D |
Incision and drainage |
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I&O |
Intake and output |
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IADL |
Instrumental activities of daily living |
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IC |
Inspiratory capacity |
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ICD |
International classification of diseases |
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ICF |
Intracellular fluid, International Classification of Functioning |
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ICIDH |
International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps |
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ICP |
Intracranial pressure |
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IDDM |
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
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IDEA |
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act |
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Ig |
Immunoglobulin |
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IM |
Intramuscular |
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INH |
Isoniazid |
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inv |
Inversion |
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IP |
Inpatient; interphalangeal |
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IPPS |
Inpatient prospective payment system |
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IRV |
Inspiratory reserve volume |
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IV |
Intravenous |
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K |
Potassium |
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KAFO |
Knee ankle foot orthosis |
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kg |
Kilogram |
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L |
Liter; left |
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LAC |
Long arm cast |
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LAQ |
Long arc quads (exercise) |
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LB |
Lower body |
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LBQC |
Large base quad cane |
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LCL |
Lateral collateral ligament |
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LDL |
Low density lipoprotein |
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LE |
Lower extremity |
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LHD |
Left hand dominant |
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LLC |
Long leg cast |
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LMN |
Lower motor neuron |
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LMRP |
Local medical review policies |
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LP |
Lumbar puncture |
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L/S or l/s |
Lifestyle |
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LT |
Lunotriquetrial |
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LTFG |
Long term functional goal |
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LTG |
Long term goal |
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LTM |
Long term memory |
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m. |
Muscle |
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MAS |
Modified Ashworth Scale |
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MCA |
Motorcycle accident |
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MCL |
Medial collateral ligament |
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MCP |
Metacarpophalangeal |
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MD |
Muscular dystrophy; medical doctor |
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MG |
Myasthenia gravis |
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MHP |
Moist hot pack |
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MHz |
Megahertz |
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MI |
Myocardial infarction |
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MID |
Multi-infarct dementia |
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mm Hg |
Millimeters of mercury |
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MMT |
Manual muscle test |
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MOI |
Mechanism of injury |
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mos |
Months |
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MRSA |
Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus |
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MS |
Multiple sclerosis |
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MTP |
Metatarsophalangeal |
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mV |
Millivolt |
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MVA |
Motor vehicle accident |
