|
5-FU |
Fluorouracil (antineoplastic agent for cancer) // topical cream
for actinic keratoses |
|
|
A&P |
auscultation and percussion |
|
|
A&O |
alert and oriented |
|
|
A/G |
albumin/globulin ratio |
|
|
A-a gradient |
Alveolar-arterial gradient |
|
|
AAA |
abdominal aortic aneurysm |
|
|
AAD |
antibiotic-associated diarrhea |
|
|
AAO |
alert, awake, and oriented |
|
|
AAS |
acute abdominal series |
|
|
AB |
abortion or abortus |
|
|
Abd |
abdomen |
|
|
ABG |
arterial blood gases |
|
|
ABT |
ankle-brachial index |
|
|
ABVD |
adriamycin, bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine |
|
|
AC |
abdominal circumference // before eating |
|
|
AC joint |
acromioclavicular joint |
|
|
ACBE |
air contrast barium enema |
|
|
ACDF |
anterior cervical discectomy and fusion |
|
|
ACE |
angiotensin-converting enzyme |
|
|
Ach |
Acetylcholine |
|
|
ACIOL |
anterior chamber intraocular lens |
|
|
ACL |
anterior cruciate ligament |
|
|
ACLS |
advanced cardiac life support |
|
|
ACMI |
American College of Medical Informatics |
|
|
ACML |
atypical chronic myeloid leukemia |
|
|
ACTH |
adrenocorticotropic hormone |
|
|
ad lib |
as much as needed |
|
|
ADA |
American Diabetes Association |
|
|
ADH |
antidiuretic hormone |
(see vasopressin) |
|
ADL |
activities of daily living |
|
|
ADR |
adverse drug reaction // acute dystonic reaction |
|
|
AED |
antiepileptic drug |
|
|
AF |
atrial fibrillation // afebrile |
|
|
AFB |
acid fast bacillus // aortofemoral bypass |
|
|
AFI |
amniotic fluid index |
|
|
a-fib |
atrial fibrillation |
|
|
AFO |
ankle-foot orthosis |
(orthotic) |
|
AFP |
Alpha-fetoprotein |
|
|
Ag |
antigen |
|
|
AI |
aortic insufficiency |
|
|
AIDS |
acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
|
|
AKA |
above-knee amputation |
|
|
ALL |
acute lymphocytic leukemia or acute lymphoblastic leukemia |
|
|
ALP |
Alkaline phosphatase |
|
|
ALS |
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
|
|
ALT |
alanine amniotransferase |
|
|
AMA |
against medical advice |
|
|
amb |
ambulate |
|
|
AML |
acute myelogenous leukemia |
|
|
ANA |
antinuclear antibody |
|
|
ANS |
autonomic nervous system |
|
|
AOB |
alcohol on breath |
|
|
AODM |
adult onset diabetes mellitus |
|
|
AP |
anteroposterior // abdominal--perineal |
|
|
ap/pa |
anteroposterior/posteroanterior |
|
|
APTT |
activated partial thromboplastin time |
|
|
ARDS |
adult respiratory distress syndrome |
(noncardiogenic pulmonary edema) |
|
ARF |
acute renal failure |
|
|
AS |
aortic stenosis |
|
|
ASA |
acetylsalicyclic acid |
|
|
ASAP |
as soon as possible |
|
|
ASCAD |
arteriosclerotic |
|
|
ASCVD |
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
|
|
ASD |
atrial septal defect |
|
|
ASE |
allosteric enzyme |
|
|
ASHD |
atherosclerotic heart disease |
|
|
ASR |
alderosterone secretion rate (electrolyte metabolism) |
|
|
AST |
asparate amniotransferase |
|
|
ATP |
adenosine 5-triphosphate |
|
|
AUA |
American Urological Association |
|
|
A-V |
arteriovenous |
|
|
AV |
atrioventricular |
|
|
AVM |
arteriovenous malformation |
|
|
A-VO2 |
arteriovenous oxygen |
|
|
AVP |
atriovenous pulse |
|
|
AVRT |
atrioventricular reciprocating tachycardia |
|
|
AZT |
azidothymidine |
|
|
b.i.d. |
twice a day |
|
|
BAER |
brainstem auditory-evoked response |
|
|
BBB |
bundle branch block |
|
|
BCAA |
branched chain amnio acids |
|
|
BCG |
bacille bilie de Calmette-Guerin |
|
|
BE |
barium enema |
|
|
BEE |
basal energy expenditure |
|
|
Beta HCG |
human chorionic gonadotropin |
|
|
BIPAP |
bilevel positive airway pressure |
|
|
BKA |
below-knee amputation |
|
|
BM |
bowel movement // bone marrow |
|
|
BMP |
basic metabolic panel // beats per minute |
|
|
BMR |
basal metabolic rate |
|
|
BOM |
bilateral otitis media |
|
|
BP |
blood pressure |
|
|
BPD |
biparietal diameter |
|
|
BPH |
benign prostatic hypertrophy |
|
|
BPP |
biophysical profile |
|
|
BRBPR |
bright red blood per rectum |
|
|
BRP |
bathroom priviledges |
|
|
BS |
breath sounds // bowel sounds |
|
|
BSO |
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy |
|
|
BSS+ |
balanced salt solution |
|
|
BT |
bleeding time |
|
|
BTE |
behind the ear |
|
|
BUN |
blood urea nitrogen |
|
|
BW |
body weight |
|
|
BX |
biopsy |
|
|
c |
with |
|
|
C IN D&C |
curet or curettage (cleansing of surface) |
|
|
C&P |
compensation and pension |
|
|
C&S |
culture and sensitivity |
|
|
C/O |
complaining of |
|
|
C/O |
complaining of |
|
|
C1 (#) |
cervical vertebra |
|
|
Ca |
calcium |
|
|
CA |
carcinoma |
|
|
CAA |
crystalline amnio acids |
|
|
CABG |
coronary artery bypass grafting |
|
|
CAD |
coronary artery disease |
|
|
CAT |
computerized axial tomography |
|
|
CAV |
constant angular velocity // cyclophosphamide
doxorubicin vincristine |
|
|
CBC |
complete blood count |
|
|
CBG |
capillary blood gas |
|
|
CC |
CHIEF COMPLAINT: |
|
|
CCE |
clubbing, cyanosis, or edema |
|
|
CCK |
cholecystokinin |
|
|
CCNU |
chloroethylcyclohexylnitrosourea |
|
|
CCU |
coronary care unit |
|
|
CCV |
critical closing volume |
|
|
CDC |
Center for Disease Control |
|
|
CEA |
carcinoembryonic antigen |
|
|
CF |
cystic fibrosis |
|
|
CGL |
chronic granulocytic leukemia |
|
|
CHF |
congestive heart failure |
|
|
CHO |
carbohydrate |
|
|
CHOP |
cyclophosphamide, hydroxydaunomycin, Oncovin (vincristine), and
prednisone |
|
|
CI |
chloride // cardiac index |
|
|
CIE |
countercurrent immuneoelectrophoresis |
|
|
CK |
creatinine kinase |
|
|
CLL |
chronic lymphocytic leukemia |
|
|
cm |
centimeter |
|
|
CMC |
carpometacarpal joint |
|
|
CML |
chronic myelogenous leukemia |
|
|
CMV |
cytomegalovirus |
|
|
CN |
cranial nerves |
|
|
CNS |
central nervous system |
|
|
CO |
cardiac output |
|
|
CO2 |
carbon dioxide |
|
|
COLD |
chronic obstructive lung disease |
|
|
COPD |
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
|
|
CP |
chest pain |
|
|
CPAP |
continuous positive airway pressure |
|
|
CPD |
cephalopelvic disproportion |
|
|
CPK |
creatinine phosphokinase |
|
|
CPK-MB |
myocardial band of enzymes of creatinine phosphokinase |
|
|
CPM |
continuous passive motion |
|
|
CPR |
cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
|
|
CRCL |
creatinine clearance |
|
|
CRF |
chronic renal failure |
|
|
CRNA |
certified registered nurse anesthetist |
|
|
CRP |
C-reactive protein |
|
|
C-SECTION |
cesarean section |
|
|
CSF |
cerebrospinal fluid |
|
|
C-SPINE |
cervical spine |
|
|
CT |
computed tomography |
|
|
CTR |
carpal tunnel release |
|
|
CTS |
carpal tunnel syndrome |
|
|
CV |
cardiovascular |
|
|
CVA |
costovertebral angle // cerebrovascular accident |
|
|
CVAT |
costovertebral angle tenderness |
|
|
CVP |
central venous pressure |
|
|
CXR |
chest x-ray |
|
|
D&C |
dilation and curettage |
|
|
D5W |
5% Dextrose in water |
|
|
DAT |
direct antiglobulin test // diet as tolerated |
|
|
DAW |
dispense as written |
|
|
DC |
discontinued or discharged |
|
|
DCR |
dacryocystorhinostomy |
|
|
DDD |
degenerative disc disease |
|
|
DDS |
doctor of dental surgery |
|
|
DDT |
dead dangly testicles |
|
|
DDx |
differential diagnosis |
|
|
DI |
diabetes insipidus |
|
|
DIC |
disseminated intravascular coagulation |
|
|
DIP |
distal interphalangeal joint |
|
|
DISH |
diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis |
|
|
DJD |
degenerative joint disease |
|
|
DKA |
diabetic ketoacidosis |
|
|
dL |
deciliter |
|
|
DM |
diabetes mellitus |
|
|
DMD |
doctor of dental medicine |
|
|
DNA |
deoxyribonucleic acid |
|
|
DNR |
do not resuscitate |
|
|
DO |
doctor of osteopathy |
|
|
DOA |
dead on arrival |
|
|
DOB |
date of birth |
|
|
DOE |
dyspnea on exertion |
|
|
DPL |
diagnostic peritoneal lavage |
|
|
DPT |
diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus |
|
|
DRE |
DIGITAL RECTAL EXAMINATION: |
|
|
DT |
delirium tremens |
|
|
DTP |
distal interphalangeal joint |
|
|
DTR |
deep tendon reflex |
|
|
DVT |
deep venous thrombosis |
|
|
DVT/PE |
deep venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolism |
|
|
DX |
diagnosis |
|
|
EAA |
essential amnio acids |
|
|
EBL |
ESTIMATED BLOOD LOSS: |
|
|
EBV |
Epstein-Barre virus |
|
|
ECASA |
enteric-coated acetysalicylic acid |
|
|
ECC |
endocervical curettings |
|
|
ECG |
electrocardiogram |
|
|
ECHO |
echocardiogram |
|
|
ECT |
electroconvulsive therapy |
|
|
EDC |
ESTIMATED DATE OF CONFINEMENT: |
|
|
EEG |
electroencephalogram |
|
|
EF |
ejection fraction |
|
|
EFAD |
essential fatty acid deficiency |
|
|
EFW |
ESTIMATED FETAL WEIGHT: |
|
|
EGA |
ESTIMATED GESTATION AGE: |
|
|
EGBUS |
external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral, Skene |
|
|
EGD |
esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
|
|
EKG |
electrocardiography |
|
|
EMG |
electromyogram |
|
|
EMV |
eyes, motor, verbal response (Glasgow coma scale) |
|
|
ENT |
ears, nose, and throat |
|
|
EOM |
extraocular muscles |
|
|
EOMI |
extraocular movement intact |
|
|
ER |
emergency room |
|
|
ERCP |
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
|
|
ESR |
erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
|
|
ESWL |
extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy |
|
|
ET |
endotracheal |
|
|
ETOH |
ethyle alcohol (ethanol) |
|
|
ETT |
endotracheal tube |
|
|
EUA |
examination under anesthesia |
|
|
F |
Fahrenheit |
|
|
Fab |
fragment antigen binding |
|
|
FBS |
fasting blood sugar |
|
|
FCD |
fibrocystic disease |
|
|
FDA |
Food and Drug Administration |
|
|
fem-fem |
femoral-femoral |
|
|
fem-pop |
femoral-popliteal |
|
|
FEV |
forced expiratory volume |
|
|
FFP |
fresh frozen plasma |
|
|
FL |
femur length |
|
|
FRC |
functional residual capacity |
|
|
FSH |
follicle-stimulating hormone |
|
|
FTA-ABS |
fluroescent treponemal antibody absorption |
|
|
FTT |
failure to thrive |
|
|
FU |
followup |
|
|
FUO |
fever of unknown origin |
|
|
FVC |
forced vital capacity |
|
|
Fx |
fracture |
|
|
G |
gravida |
|
|
GC |
gonorrhea culture // gonorrhea/chlamydia |
|
|
G-CSF |
granulocyte colony stimulating factor |
|
|
GE |
gastroesophageal or gastroenterology |
|
|
GER |
gastroesophageal reflux |
|
|
GERD |
gastroesophageal reflux disease |
|
|
GETT |
general by endotracheal tube |
|
|
GFR |
glomerular filtration rate |
|
|
GH |
growth hormone |
|
|
GI |
gastrointestinal |
|
|
gm |
gram |
|
|
gr |
grain |
|
|
GSW |
gun shot wound |
|
|
gt or gtt |
drops |
|
|
GTT |
glucose tolerance test |
|
|
GU |
genitourinary |
|
|
GXT |
headache |
|
|
GYN |
gynecology |
|
|
H&E |
hemorrhage and exudate /ONCOLOGY/ hematoxylin
and eosin (stain) |
|
|
H&H or H/H |
hemoglobin and hematocrit //
henderson-hasselbach equation |
|
|
H&P |
History and physical |
|
|
h.s. |
at bedtime |
|
|
HA |
headache |
|
|
HAA |
hepatitis B surface antigen |
|
|
HAV |
hepatitis A virus |
|
|
HBIG |
Hepatitis B immune Globulin |
|
|
HBP |
high blood sugar |
|
|
HC |
head circumference |
|
|
HCG |
human chorinic gonadotropin |
|
|
HCO3 |
bicarbonate or bicarb |
|
|
HCT |
hematocrit |
|
|
HCTZ |
Hydrochlorothiazide |
|
|
HDL |
high density lipoprotein |
|
|
HEENT |
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
|
|
Hgb |
hemoglobin |
|
|
HIB |
|
|
|
HIDA |
Hydroxy Iminodiacetic Acid |
|
|
HIV |
human immunodeficiency virus |
|
|
HJR |
hepatojugular reflux |
|
|
HLA |
histocompatibility locus antigen |
|
|
HMD |
hyaline membrane disease |
|
|
HNP |
herniated nucleus pulposus |
|
|
HO |
history of |
|
|
HOB |
head of bed |
|
|
HPF |
high power field |
|
|
HPI |
HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS: |
|
|
HPV |
human papilloma virus |
|
|
hr |
heart rate |
|
|
HSM |
hepatosplenomegaly |
|
|
HSV |
herpes simplex virus |
|
|
HTLV-III |
human lymphotropic virus, type III (AIDS agent, HIV) |
|
|
HTN |
hypertension |
|
|
HUMI |
|
|
|
Hx |
history |
|
|
I&D |
incision and drainage |
|
|
I&O |
intake and output |
|
|
i.m. |
internal medicine |
|
|
I/A |
irrigation/aspiration |
|
|
IAC |
internal auditory canal |
|
|
IAE |
in any event |
|
|
ICS |
intercostal space |
|
|
ICSH |
interstitial cell stimulating hormone |
|
|
ICU |
intensive care unit |
|
|
ID |
infectious disease // identification |
|
|
IDDM |
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
|
|
IG OR Ig |
immunoglobin |
|
|
IGA |
|
|
|
IHSS |
idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis |
|
|
IJ |
internal jugular |
|
|
ILD |
interstitial lung disease |
|
|
IM |
intramuscular // intramedullary |
|
|
IMA |
inferior mesenteric artery |
|
|
IMGA |
|
|
|
IMV |
intermittent mandatory ventilation |
|
|
IND |
investigational new drug / independent new drug |
|
|
INF |
intravenous nutritional fluid |
|
|
IOL |
intraocular lens |
|
|
IP |
interphalangeal |
|
|
IPPB |
intermittent positive pressure breathing |
|
|
IRBBB |
incomplete right bundle branch block |
|
|
IRDM |
insulin resistant diabetes mellitus |
|
|
IT |
iliotibial // intrathecal |
|
|
ITP |
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura |
|
|
IU |
intrauterine |
|
|
IUD |
intrauterine devices |
|
|
IUGR |
intrauterine growth retardation |
|
|
IUPC |
intrauterine pressure catheter |
|
|
IV |
intravenous |
|
|
IVC |
inferior vena cava // intravenous cholangiogram |
|
|
IVH |
intraventricular hemorrhage |
|
|
IVP |
intravenous pyelogram |
|
|
JODM |
juvenile onset diabetes mellitus |
|
|
JVD |
jugular venous distention |
|
|
JVP |
jugular venous pressure |
|
|
K |
potassium |
|
|
KCI |
potassium chloride |
|
|
KOH |
potassium hydroxide |
|
|
KOR |
keep open rate |
|
|
KUB |
kidneys, ureters, bladder |
|
|
KVO |
keep vein open |
|
|
K-wire |
Kirschner wire |
|
|
L# |
lumbar vertebra |
|
|
L&D |
labor and delivery |
|
|
L/S |
lecithin-sphingomyelin |
|
|
LAD |
left anterior descending // left axis deviation |
|
|
LAE |
left atrial enlargement |
|
|
LAHB |
left anterior hemiblock |
|
|
LAO |
left anterior oblique |
|
|
LAO/RPO |
left anterior oblique // right posterior oblique |
|
|
LAP |
left atrial pressure // leukocyte alkaline
phosphatase |
|
|
LBBB |
left bundle branch block |
|
|
LCA |
left coronary artery |
|
|
LCL |
lateral collateral ligament |
|
|
LDH |
lactate dehydrogenase |
|
|
LDP |
lateral decubitus position |
|
|
LE |
lupus erythematosus |
|
|
LFT |
liver function test |
|
|
LGA |
large for gestational age |
|
|
LH |
luteinizing hormone |
|
|
LIH |
left inguinal hernia |
|
|
LIMA |
left internal mammary artery |
|
|
LLL |
left lower lobe |
|
|
LMP |
last menstrual period |
|
|
LNMP |
last normal menstrual period |
|
|
LOC |
loss of consciousness |
|
|
LP |
lumbar puncture |
|
|
LPN |
licensed practical nurse |
|
|
LR |
lactated Ringer's |
|
|
LS |
lumbosacral spine |
|
|
LSPG |
lecithin-sphingomyelin phosphatidylglycerol |
|
|
L-SPINE |
lumbar spine |
|
|
LUL |
left upper lobe |
|
|
LUQ |
left upper quadrant |
|
|
LV |
left ventricle |
|
|
LVEDP |
left ventricle end dialostic pressure |
|
|
LVH |
left ventricular hypertrophy |
|
|
M.D. |
Medical Doctor |
|
|
MAC |
mycobacterium avium complex |
|
|
mag |
magnesium |
|
|
MAI |
mycobacterium avium-intracellulare |
|
|
MAO |
monoamine oxidase |
|
|
MAP |
mean arterial pressure |
|
|
MAST |
medical antishock trousers |
|
|
MBT |
maternal blood type |
|
|
MCH |
mean corpuscular hemoglobin // major
histocompatibility complex |
|
|
MCHC |
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration |
|
|
MCL |
medial collateral ligament |
|
|
MCP |
metacarpophalangeal joint |
|
|
MCV |
mean corpuscular volume |
|
|
MDI |
metered dose inhaler |
|
|
mEq |
milliequivalent |
|
|
mg |
milligram |
|
|
MI |
myocardial infarction // mitral insufficiency |
|
|
MIA |
mark interface application // medical insurance agency |
|
|
MIP |
maximum inspiratory pressure |
|
|
mL |
milliliter |
|
|
MLE |
midline episiotomy |
|
|
mm |
millimeter |
|
|
MMEF |
maximal mid expiratory flow |
|
|
mmHG |
millimeters of mercury |
|
|
MMK |
Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz |
|
|
mmol |
millimole |
|
|
MMPI |
Minnesota multiphasic personality inventory |
|
|
MMR |
measles, mumps, and rubella |
|
|
MOM |
milk of magnesia |
|
|
MOPP |
mustargen, oncovin, procarbazine, prednisone |
|
|
MPDO |
microscopic performed, description omitted |
|
|
MPGR |
|
|
|
MRI |
magnetic resonance imaging |
|
|
MRM |
modified radical mastectomy |
|
|
MROU |
medial rectus, both eyes |
|
|
MRSA |
Methicillin resistant staph aureus |
|
|
MS |
multiple sclerosis // mitral stenosis //
morphine sulfate |
|
|
MSAFP |
maternal serum Alpha-fetoprotein |
|
|
MSSA |
methicillin-esnsitive staph aureus |
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MTP |
metatarsophalangeal joint |
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MUGA |
multiple gated acquisition |
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MV |
mega volt |
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mv |
millivolt |
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MVA |
motor vehichle accident |
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MVI |
multivitamin injection |
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MVP |
mitral valve prolapse |
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MVV |
maximum voluntary ventilation |
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Na |
sodium |
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NAD |
no acute distention // no active disease |
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NADH |
nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide-hydrogen |
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NAS |
no added salt |
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NC/AT |
normocephalic/atraumatic |
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NCV |
nerve conductive velocity |
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NED |
no evidence of disease |
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NG |
nasogastric |
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ng |
nanogram |
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NICU |
neonatal intensive care unit |
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NIDDM |
non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
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NIH |
National institute of health |
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NK |
Natural killer cells |
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NKA |
no known allergies |
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NKDA |
NO KNOWN DRUG ALLERGIES |
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nm |
nanometer |
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NMR |
nuclear magnetic resonance |
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NOS |
not otherwise specified |
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NPO |
nil per os or nothing by mouth |
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NRM |
no regular medications |
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NSAID |
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
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NSR |
normal sinus rhythm |
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NSVD |
normal spontaneous vaginal delivery |
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NT |
nasotracheal |
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O&P |
ova and parasites |
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O.D. |
right eye // ocular dexter //
overdose |
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O.S. |
left eye // |
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O2 |
oxygen |
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OA |
occiput anterior |
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OB |
obstetrics |
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OB/GYN |
obstetrics and gynecology |
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OBMT |
outpatient-based medical team |
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OCG |
oral cholecystogram |
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OCP |
oral contraceptive pill |
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OM |
otitis media |
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OMB |
obtuse marginal branch |
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OM-II |
obtuse marginal II |
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OOB |
out of bed |
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OPV |
oral polio vaccine |
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OR |
operating room |
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ORIF |
open reduction, internal fixation |
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Os |
orifice |
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OSHA |
occupational safety and health administration |
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OT |
occupational therapy |
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OU |
both eyes |
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OXYGEN SATURATION |
determined by using pulse oximeter mid to high 90s |
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P |
para |
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P&A |
percussion and auscultation |
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P&PD |
percussion and postural drainage |
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p.o. |
by mouth orally |
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p.r.n. |
as needed // pro re nata |
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PA |
physicians assistant // posteroanterior |
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PAC |
premature atrial contraction |
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PACU |
post-anesthesia care unit |
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PaO2 |
partial pressure of arterial oxygen |
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PAO2 |
alveolar oxygen |
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PAP |
pulmonary artery pressure |
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PAT |
paroxysmal atrial tachycardia |
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PC |
after eating |
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PCL |
posterior cruciate ligament |
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Pco2 |
partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
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PCWP |
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure |
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PDA |
patent ductus arteriosus // posterior descending
artery |
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PDR |
physicians drug reference |
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PE |
pulmonary embolism // pressure equalized // pleural
effusion // PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: |
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PEEP |
positive end expiratory pressure |
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PEG |
pneumoencephalogram / polyethylene glycol /
percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy |
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PERRLA |
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
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PET |
positron emission tomography |
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PFT |
pulmonary function test |
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PG |
phosphatidylglycerol |
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pg |
picogram |
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Ph --- pH |
acid/alkaline balance // Hydrogen ion concentration
(Power of H+) |
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Ph1 |
Philadelphia chromosome |
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PhD |
doctor of philosophy |
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Phen-fen |
phentermine-fenfluramine |
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PI |
post injection // personal injury // present illness
// penile implant // pulmonary insufficiency |
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PI |
pulmonic insufficiency disease |
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PICC |
peripherally inserted central catheter |
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PICU |
pediatric intensive care unit |
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PID |
pelvic inflammatory disease |
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PIP |
proximal interphalangeal |
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PK |
pyruvate kinase |
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PKD |
polycystic kidney disease |
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PKP |
penetrating keratoplasty |
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PKU |
phenylketonuria |
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PMH |
PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: |
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PMI |
point of maximal impulse |
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PMN |
polymorphonuclear leukocyte (neutrophil) |
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PMS |
premenstrual syndrome |
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PNAS |
prenatal antibody screen |
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PND |
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
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PO2 |
partial pressure of oxygen |
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POD |
postoperative day |
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POEMS |
polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, monoclonal
protein, skin changes. |
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PP |
postprandial // pulsus paradoxus |
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PPD |
purified protein derivative (of tuberculosis) |
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PPD |
purified protein derivative |
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PPE |
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PR |
by rectum |
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PRBC |
packed red blood cells |
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PRL |
Prolactin |
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PSA |
prostate specific antigens |
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PSV |
pressure supported ventilation |
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Pt |
physical therapy |
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PT |
prothrombin time |
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PTCA |
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
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PTH |
parathyroid hormone |
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PTHC |
percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram |
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PTSD |
post-traumatic stress disorder |
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PTT |
partial thromboplastin time |
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PTU |
propylthioluracil |
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PUD |
peptic ulcer disease |
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PUVA |
psoralen ultraviolet light of A wave length |
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PVC |
premature ventricular contraction |
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PVD |
peripheral vascular disease |
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PVR |
pulmonary vascular resistance |
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q.d. |
quaque die // every day |
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q.h. |
quaque hora // every hour |
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q.i.d. |
quarter in die // 4 times per day |
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q.o.d |
every other day |
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q.s. |
quantum satis // as much as needed |
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QNS |
quantity not sufficient |
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Qs/Qt |
shunt fraction |
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Qt |
total cardiac output |
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R/O |
rule out |
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RA |
rheumatoid arhritis // right atrium |
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RA |
right atrium |
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rad |
radian |
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RAD |
right anterior descending // reactive airway disease
// right atrial axis deviation |
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RAD |
right atrial axis deviation |
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RAE |
right atrial enlargement |
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RAO |
right anterior oblique |
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RAP |
right atrial pressure |
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RBBB |
right bundle branch block |
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RBP |
retinol-binding protein |
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RCA |
right coronary artery |
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rcb |
red blood cell |
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RDA |
recommended daily allowance |
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RDW |
red cell distributuion width |
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REM |
rapid eye movement |
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RES |
reticuloendothelial system |
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RFLP |
restriction fragment length polymorphism |
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Rh |
rhesus blood group |
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RHD |
theumatic heart disease |
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RIA |
radioimmunoassay |
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RIH |
right inguinal hernia |
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RLL |
right lower lobe (of lung) |
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RLQ |
right lower quadrant (of abdomen) |
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RML |
right middle lobe |
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RNA |
ribonucleic acid |
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ROM |
range of motion // rupture of membranes |
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ROM |
rupture of membranes |
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ROS |
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: |
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RPG |
retrograde pyelogram |
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RPR |
rapid plasma reagin |
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RQ |
respiratory quotient |
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rrr |
regular rate and rhythm |
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RSD |
reflex sympathetic dystrophy |
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RSV |
respiratory syncytical virus // Rous-sarcoma virus |
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rt |
respiratory |
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RT |
radiation therapy |
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RTA |
renal tubular acidosis |
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rtc |
return to clinic |
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RU |
resin uptake |
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RUG |
retrograde urethogram |
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RUL |
right upper lobe (of lung) |
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RUQ |
right upper quadrant (of abdomen) |
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RV |
right ventricle // residual volume |
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RVG |
right ventricle grafting |
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RVH |
right ventricular hypertrophy |
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Rx |
treatment |
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s |
without |
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S&E |
sugar and acetone |
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SA |
sinoatrial |
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SAA |
synthetic amino acid |
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SAB |
spontaneous abortion |
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SaO2 |
oxygen saturation of arterial blood |
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Sat. |
saturation |
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SBE |
subacute bacterial endocarditis |
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SBFT |
small bowel follow through |
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SBS |
short bowel syndrome |
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sc |
subcutaneous |
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SCD |
sequential compression device (stockings) |
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SCr |
serum creatinine |
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SED RATE |
erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
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SEM |
systolic ejection murmur |
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SFA |
superficial femoral artery |
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SG |
Swan-Ganz |
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SGA |
small for gestational age |
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SGGT |
serum gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase |
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SGOT |
serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase |
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SGPT |
serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase |
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SI |
sacroiliac joint |
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SIADH |
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone |
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SICU |
surgical intensive care unit |
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SIDS |
sudden infant death syndrome |
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sig |
write on label |
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SIMV |
spontaneous intermittent mandatory ventilation |
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sl |
sublingual |
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SLE |
systemic lupus erythematosus |
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SMA |
sequential multichannel autoanalyzer |
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SMA |
superior mesenteric artery |
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SMO |
slips made out |
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SMV |
superior mesenteric vein |
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SOB |
shortness of breath |
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SPECT |
single photon emission computed tomography |
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SPGR |
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SQ |
subcutaneous |
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SSEP |
somatosensory evoked potentials |
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STAT |
statim ---- immediately |
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STD |
sexually transmitted disease |
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STT |
spinothalamic tract |
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subq |
subcutaneous |
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SVC |
superior vena cava |
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SVD |
spontaneous vaginal delivery |
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SWOG |
southwest oncology group |
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Sx |
symptoms |
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T# |
thoracic vertebra |
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T&A |
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
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T&C |
type and hold |
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T&H |
type and hold |
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t.i.d. |
3 times a day or ter in die |
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T.max |
maximum temperature |
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TAB |
therapeutic abortion |
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TAH |
total abdominal hysterectomy |
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TB |
tuberculosis |
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TBG |
total binding globulin |
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TBV |
total blood volume |
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Td |
Tetanus-diptheria vaccine |
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TE |
therapeutic exercises // therapeutically equivalent |
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TED |
thromboembolic disease |
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TEN |
toxic epidermal necrolysis |
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THA |
total hip arthroplasty |
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TIA |
transient ischemic attack |
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TIBC |
total iron binding capacity |
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TIB-FIB |
tibial-fibular |
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TIG |
tetanus immune globulin |
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TKA |
total knee arthroplasty |
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TKO |
to keep open |
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TLC |
total lung capacity |
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TM |
tympanic membrane |
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TMJ |
temporomandibular joint |
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TNM |
tumor, node, metastasis |
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TNTC |
too numerous to count |
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TO |
tracheosphogeal |
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TOPV |
trivalent oral polio vaccine |
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TP |
total protein |
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TPA |
tissue plasminogen activator |
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TPN |
total parenteral nutrition |
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TSH |
thyroid stimulating hormone |
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T-spine |
thoracic spine |
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TT |
thrombin time |
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TTO |
transtracheal oxygen |
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TTP |
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
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TU |
tuberculin units |
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TUR |
transurethral resection of prostate |
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TURBT |
transurethral resection of the bladder tumor |
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TURP |
transurethral resection of the prostate |
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TV |
tidal volume |
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TVH |
total vaginal hysterectomy |
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tw |
twice a week |
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Tx |
transplant |
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UA |
urinalysis |
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UAC |
umbilical artery catheter |
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UAO |
upper airway obstruction |
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UBD |
universal blood donor |
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UC |
ulcerative colitis |
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UFH |
unfractionated heparin |
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UGI |
upper gastrointestinal |
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UPPP |
uvulopalatopharyngoplasty |
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URI |
upper respiratory infection |
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URJ |
ureteropelvic junction |
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URQ |
upper right quadrant |
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US |
ultrasound |
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UTI |
urinary tract infection |
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UUN |
urinary urea nitrogen |
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UVA |
ultraviolet A light |
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UVJ |
ureterovesical junction |
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VAD |
venous access device |
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VBAC |
vaginal birth after cesarean |
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VC |
vital capacity |
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VCT |
venous clotting time |
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VCUG |
voiding cystourethrogram |
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VDRL |
venerereal disease research laboratory |
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VMA |
vanillymadelic acid |
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VP |
ventriculoperitoneal |
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VQ |
ventilation - perfusion |
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VRE |
vancomycin-resistant enterococcus |
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VSD |
ventricular septal defect |
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VSS |
vital signs stable |
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VT |
ventricular tachycardia |
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V-tach |
ventricular tachycardia |
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VV |
varicose veins |
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VW |
vessel wall |
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VWD |
von Willebrand's disease |
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VZV |
varicella zoster virus |
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w/u |
workup |
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WBC |
white blodd cell |
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WBC |
white blood cell |
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WBCs |
white blood cells |
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WBR |
whole body radiation |
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wd |
well-developed |
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wf |
white female |
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WHO |
World health organization |
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WIA |
wounded in action |
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wid |
widow |
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wm |
white male |
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wn |
well-nourished |
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wnl |
within normal limits |
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wo |
weeks old |
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wop |
without pain |
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WPW |
Wolf-Parkinson-White |
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x2d |
times 2 days |
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XMM |
xeromammography |
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XP |
exphoria (unusual -- ophthalmology) |
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XRT |
x-ray therapy |
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year to date |
year-to-date |
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YLC |
youngest living child |
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YO |
years old |
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yr |
year |
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ytd |
year-to-date |
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ZDV |
zidovudine |
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ZE |
Zollinger-Ellison |
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Z-ESR |
zeta erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
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Zn |
zinc |
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ZnO |
zinc oxide |
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ZSB |
zero stools since birth |
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