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abbreviations
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used extensively in the medical profession. useful in simplifying long, complicated terms for disease, diagnostic procedures and therapies that require extensive documentations.
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bid
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twice a day
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BM
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bowel movement
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BP
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blood pressure
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CA
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cancer
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CAD
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coronary artery didease
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CBC
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complete blood count
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CVA
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cerebral vascular accident (stroke)
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CXR
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chest xray
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Dx
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diagnosis
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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ICU
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intensive care unit
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IM
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intramuscular
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IV
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intravenous
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STAT
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latin statim which means immediately
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ER?ED
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emergency room/ emergency dept.
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