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about
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p (with a line over it)
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after
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(A) or (a)
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Assist (min, mod, max)
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@
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at
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ā
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before
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(B)
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both or bilateral
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(D)
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dependent
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↓
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descend or decrease
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(=)
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equal or equal to
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/
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extension
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♀
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female
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'check mark' or flex
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flexion
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x
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for, except
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'
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hour, foot
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"
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inch, minute
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(I)
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independent
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(L)
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left
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♂
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male
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(-)
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negative
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x1, x2
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number of individuals assisting (one, two)
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//
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parallel (as in parallel bars)
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/
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per
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(+)
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positive
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?
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possible, question, suggestive
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# or lbs.
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pounds
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1º
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primary
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(R)
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right
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2º, 2º to
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secondary, secondary to
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x (3x/day)
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times (as in 3 times per day)
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↑↓
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up and down OR ascend and descend
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c (with a line over it)
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with
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s (with a line over it)
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without
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p!
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pain
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A: or "A"
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Assessment
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AAROM
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active assistive range of motion
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abd
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abduction
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ABG(s)
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arterial blood gas(es)
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ac
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before meals
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Ab
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antibody
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ACE
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angiotensin-converting enzyme
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Ach
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acetylcholine
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ACL
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anterior cruciate ligament
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AD
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assistive device; Alzheimer's disease
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ADA
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Americans with Disabilities Act
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add
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adduction
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ADL
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activities of daily living
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ad lib
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as desired
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ADM
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abductor digiti minimi
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AE
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above elbow
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FB
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acid-fast bacilli
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AFO
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ankle foot orthosis
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AGA
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appropriate gestational age
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AK
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above knee
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AKA
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above knee amputation
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ALL
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acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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ALS
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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am
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before noon
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AMA
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against medical advice
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AMB
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ambulatory
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AML
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acute myeloblastic leukemia
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ANOVA
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analysis of variance
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AP
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ankle pump; anterior-posterior
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APB
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abductor pollicus brevis
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APL
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abductor pollicus longus
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ARDS
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adult (acute) respiratory distress syndrome
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AROM
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active range of motion
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ASA
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aspirin
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ASHD
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arteriosclerotic heart disease
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ATF
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anterior talofibular
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AV
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atriovenous
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n.s.
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at bedtime
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pc
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after meals
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pm
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after noon
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PRN
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as needed
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BBB
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blood brain barrier
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BE
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below elbow
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bid
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twice daily
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BK
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below knee
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BKA
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below knee amputation
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BLE or (B)LE
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bilateral lower extremities
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BLE
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bilateral lower extremities
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BM
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bowel movement
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BMD
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bone mineral density
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BMI
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body mass index
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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 or bpm
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beats per minute
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BRP
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bathroom privleges
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BSA
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body surface area
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BUN
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blood urea nitrogen
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po
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by mouth
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Ca
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calcium
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CA
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cancer
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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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CAT
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computerized axial tomography
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CBC
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complete blood count
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c/c or C/C
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chief complaint
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cc or cm3
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cubic centimeter
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CCU
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critical (or coronary) care unit
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CDC
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Center for Disease Control
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CF
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calcaneofibular
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CGA
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contact guard assist
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CHI
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closed head injury
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CHO
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carbohydrate
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Cl
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chlorine
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cm
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centimeter
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CMC
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carpometacarpal
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CMS
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Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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CMV
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cytomegalovirus
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CNS
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central nervous system
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c/o
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complains of
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COPD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CORF
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comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility
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COTA
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certified occupational therapist assistant
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CP
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cerebral palsy
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CPAP
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continuous positive airway pressure
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CPM
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continuous passive motion
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CPR
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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C & S
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culture and sensitivity
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CSF
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cerebrospinal fluid
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CT
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computed tomography
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CV
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cardiovascular
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CVA
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cerebrovascular accident
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CWP
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cold whirlpool
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cx
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cancel, crutches
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DJD
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degenerative joint disease
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d/c
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discharge or discontinue
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DC
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doctor of chiropractic; chiropractor
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DF
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dorsiflexion
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DI
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dorsal interossei
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DIP
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distal interphalangeal
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DM
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diabetes mellitus
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DME
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durable medical equipment
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DMERC
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durable medical equipment regional carrier
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DO
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doctor of osteopath
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DOI
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date of injury
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DRG
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diagnosis-related group
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DRUJ
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distal radioulnar joint
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DTR
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deep tendon reflexes
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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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ea.
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each
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ECF
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extracellular fluid
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ECRB
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extensor carpi radialis brevis
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ECRL
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extensor carpi radialis longus
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ECU
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extensor carpi ulnaris
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EDC
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extensor digitorum communis
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EDM
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extensor digiti minimi
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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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EIP
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extensor indicis proprius
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EKG, ECG
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electrocardiogram
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EMG
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electromyogram
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EMS
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emergency medical services
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ENG
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electronystagmograph
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EO
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elbow orthosis
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EPB
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extensor pollicus brevis
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EPL
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extensor pollicus longus
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ERV
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expiratory reserve volume
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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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ErOH or ETOH
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ethyl alcohol
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ev, ever
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eversion
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ex.
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exercise
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q
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every
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q2h
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every two hours
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q3h
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every three hours
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q4h
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every four hours
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q8h
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every eight hours
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qam
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every morning
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qh
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every hour
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F or 3/5
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fair (manual muscle test)
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FBS
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fasting blood sugar
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FCR
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flexor carpi radialis
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FCU
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flexor carpi ulnaris
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FDA
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Food & Drug Administration
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FDM
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flexor digiti minimi
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FDP
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flexor digitorum profundus
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FDS
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flexor digitorum superficialis
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FES
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functional electrical stimulation
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FEV
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forced expiratory volume
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FHR
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fetal heart rate
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fl
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fluid
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FM
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Fibromyalgia Syndrome
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FO
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foot orthosis
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FPB
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flexor pollicus brevis
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FPL
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flexor pollicus longus
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FRC
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functional residual capacity
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FTSG
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full thickness skin graft
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FUO
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fever of unknown origin
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FVC
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forced vital capacity
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FWB
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full weight bearing
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FWW
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front wheeled walker
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fx
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fracture
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quid
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four times a day
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G or 4/5
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Good (manual muscle test)
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g
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gram
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GA
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gestational age
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GERD
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gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GH
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glenohumeral
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GI
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gastrointestinal
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GS
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gluteal sets
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GTT
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glucose tolerance test
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h or hr
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hour
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HAV
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hepatitis A virus; hallux abductovalgus
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Hb
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hemoglobin
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HBV
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hepatitis B virus
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HCFA
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health care common procedure coding
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Hct
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hematocrit
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HCV
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hepatitis C virus
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HDL
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high-density lipoprotein
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HEP
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home exercise program
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H & H
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hemoglobin & hematocrit
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HHA
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home health agency
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HIV
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human immunodeficiency virus
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HMO
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health maintenance organization
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HNP
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herniated nucleus pulposus
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h/o
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history of
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HO
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hand orthosis; hip orthosis
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HOB
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head of bed
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H & P
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history and physical
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HP
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hot pack
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HPI
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history of present illness
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HR
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hand rail; heart rate
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HRT
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hormone replacement therapy
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HTN
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hypertension
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hx
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history
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Hz
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hertz
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IADL
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instrumental activities of daily living
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IC
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inspiratory capacity
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ICD
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International Classification of Disease
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ICF
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intracellular fluid; International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health
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ICIDH
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International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities, and Handicaps
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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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I & D
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incision & drainage
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IDDM
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insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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IDEA
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Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act
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Ig
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immunoglobulin
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IM
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intramuscular
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INH
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isoniazid
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inv
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inversion
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I & O
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intake & output
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IP
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inpatient; interphalangeal
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IPPS
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inpatient prospective payment system
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IRV
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inspiratory reserve volume
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IV
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intravenous
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stat
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immediately
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K
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potassium
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KAFO
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knee ankle foot orthosis
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kg
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kilogram
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L
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liter
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LAC
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long arm cast
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LAQ
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long arc quadriceps exercise
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LCL
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lateral collateral ligament
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LDL
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low-density lipoprotein
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LE
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lower extremity
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LHD
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left hand dominant
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LLC
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long leg cast
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LMN
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lower motor neuron
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LMRP
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local medical review policies
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LP
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lumbar puncture
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L/S or l/s
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lifestyle
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LT
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lunotriquetral
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LTFG
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long term functional goal
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LTG
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long term goal
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LTM
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long term memory
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m
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meter
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m.
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muscle
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MCL
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medial collateral ligament
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MCP
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metacarpophalangeal
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MD
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Muscular Dystrophy; medical doctor/physician
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MED(S)
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medicines, medications
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MG
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Myasthenia Gravis
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MHz
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megahertz
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MI
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myocardial infarction
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MID
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multi-infarct dementia
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mm Hg
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millimeters of mercury
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MMT
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manual muscle test
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MOI
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mechanism of injury
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mos
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months
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MRI
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magnetic resonance imaging
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MRSA
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methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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MS
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Multiple Sclerosis
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MTP
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metatarsophalangeal
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mV
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millivolt
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MVA
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motor vehicle accident
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N or 5/5
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normal (manual muscle test)
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N
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newton
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n.
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nerve
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Na
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sodium
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N/A
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not applicable
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NBQC
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narrow base quad cane
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NDT
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neurodevelopmental treatment
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NICU
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neonatal intensive care unit
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NIDDM
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non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
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NIH
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National Institutes of Health
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NMES
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neuromuscular electrical stimulation
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NPO
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nothing by mouth
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n.s.
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at bedtime
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NSAID(S)
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non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(s)
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NT
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not tested
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n & v
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nausea & vomiting
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NWB
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non-weight bearing
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O: or "O"
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objective
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O2
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oxygen
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OA
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osteoarthritis
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OASIS
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outcome & assessment information set
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OB/GYN
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obstetrics and gynecology
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OBS
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obsessive compulsive disorder
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ODM
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opponens digiti minimi
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OI
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Osteogenesis Imperfecta
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OOB
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out of bed
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OP
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opponens pollicus; outpatient
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OR
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operating room
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ORIF
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open reduction internal fixation
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OSHA
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Occupational Safety & Health Administration
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OT
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occupational therapist
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OTC
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over-the-counter (i.e. drugs)
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OTR/L
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occupational therapist registered and licensed
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oz
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ounce
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SaO2
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oxygen saturation
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P or 2/5
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Poor (manual muscle test)
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P: or "P"
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Plan
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p
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probability of success
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PA
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posterior-anterior
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PA-C
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physician assistant
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pc
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after meals
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PCA
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patient-controlled anesthesia
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PCL
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posterior cruciate ligament
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PD
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Parkinson's disease
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PDR
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Physician's Desk Reference
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PE
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pulmonary embolism
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PEG
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percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (tube)
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PERRLA
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pupils equal, round (regular), reactive to light, and accommodating
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PET
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positron emission tomography
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PF
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plantarflexion
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PFT
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pulmonary function test
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PI
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palmar interossei
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PIP
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proximal interphalangeal
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PL
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palmaris longus
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pm
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after noon
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PMH
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past (or previous) medial history
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PNF
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proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
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PNS
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peripheral nervous system
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po
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by mouth
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POMR
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problem-oriented medical record
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post-op
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post-operative
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PPO
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preferred provider organization
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PPS
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prospective payment system
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PQ
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pronator quadratus
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PROM
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passive range of motion
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PRUJ
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proximal radioulnar joint
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PT
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physical therapist; pronator teres
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pt. or Pt.
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patient
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PTA
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physical therapist assistant; prior to admission
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PTCA
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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
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PTF
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posterior talofibular
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PTT
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partial thromboplastin time
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PVD
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peripheral vascular disease
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PWB
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partial weight bearing (usually 50% unless otherwise indicated)
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MD
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physician
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Rx
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prescription
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q
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every
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qid
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four times a day
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qod
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every other day
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QS
|
quadriceps set/ quad set
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RA
|
rheumatoid arthritis
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RBC
|
red blood cell
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RC
|
radiocarpal
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RCL
|
radial collateral ligament
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RD
|
radial deviation
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RDS
|
respiratory distress syndrome
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reps
|
repetitions
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RGO
|
reciprocating gait orthosis
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RHD
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right hand dominant
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r/o; R/O
|
rule out
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ROM
|
range of motion
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ROS
|
review of systems
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RPE
|
rate of perceived exertion
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RR
|
respiratory rate
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r/s
|
reschedule
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RT
|
respiratory therapy
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RTC
|
return to clinic
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RTW
|
return to work
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RV
|
residual volume
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S: or "S"
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Subjective
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s or SVN
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supervision
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SAC
|
short arm cast
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SAQ
|
short arc quadriceps exercise
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SBA
|
stand by assist
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SCI
|
spinal cord injury
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SIDS
|
sudden infant death syndrome
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SL
|
scapholunate; side lying
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SLC
|
short leg cast
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SLE
|
systemic lupus erythmatosus
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SLP
|
speech language pathologist
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SLR
|
straight leg raise
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SMA
|
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
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SO
|
shoulder orthosis
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SOB
|
shortness of breath
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s/p
|
status post
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SPT
|
student physical therapist
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SPTA
|
student physical therapist assistant
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ST
|
scapulothoracic
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stat
|
immediately
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STG
|
short term goal
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STM
|
short-term memory
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STSG
|
split thickness skin graft
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Na
|
sodium
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T or 1/5
|
Trace (manual muscle test)
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T
|
temperature; tablespoon
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TA
|
therapeutic activity
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TB
|
tuberculosis
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TBI
|
traumatic brain injury
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tbsp or T
|
tablespoon
|
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TFCC
|
triangular fibrocartilagenous complex
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THA
|
total hip arthroplasty
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THR
|
total hip replacement
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TIA
|
transient ischemic attack
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tid
|
three times a day
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TKA
|
total knee arthroplasty
|
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TKE
|
terminal knee extension
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TKR
|
total knee replacement
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TMJ
|
tempromandibular joint
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TP
|
therapeutic procedure
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TPN
|
total parenteral nutrition
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tsp or t
|
teaspoon
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TTP
|
tender to palpation
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TTWB
|
toe touch weight bearing
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TV
|
tidal volume
|
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tx
|
traction; treatment
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bid
|
twice daily
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UCL
|
ulnar collateral ligament
|
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UD
|
ulnar deviation
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UE
|
upper extremity
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UMN
|
upper motor neuron
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US
|
ultrasound
|
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UTI
|
urinary tract infection
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UV
|
ultraviolet
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V
|
volt
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v/c
|
verbal cue
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W
|
watt
|
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WBAT
|
weight bearing as tolerated
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WBC
|
white blood cell
|
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WBQC
|
wide base quad cane
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w/c
|
wheelchair
|
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w/cm2
|
watts per centimeter squared
|
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WFL
|
within functional limits
|
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WHFO
|
wrist hand finger orthosis
|
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WHO
|
wrist hand orthosis; World Health Organization
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wk
|
week
|
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WNL
|
within normal limits
|
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WP
|
whirlpool
|
|
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WWP
|
warm whirlpool
|
|
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y.o.
|
year old
|
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greater than, greater than or equal to
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>,≥
|
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less than, less than or equal to
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<, ≤
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Degrees Celsius
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℃
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Degrees Farenheit
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℉
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