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Term | Definition |
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AB, ab | abortion |
ARF | acute renal failure |
BNO | bladder neck obstruction |
BPH | benign prostatic hyperplasia/hypertrophy |
BSE | breast self-examination |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CRF | chronic renal failure |
cysto | cystoscopy |
D&C | dilatation (dilation) and curettage |
DRE | digital rectal exam |
DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
ED | erectile dysfunction |
ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
FHR | fetal heart rate |
FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone |
FTND | full-term normal delivery |
G | gravida |
GU | genitourinary |
GYN | gynecology |
HCG | human chorionic gonadotropin |
HD | hemodialysis |
HPV | human papillomavirus |
HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
HSG | hysterosalpingography |
HSV | herpes simplex virus |
IUD | intrauterine device |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram (graphy) |
K | potassium |
KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
LBW | low birth weight |
LMP | last menstrual period |
MSU | midstream urine |
Na | sodium |
OB | obstetrics |
OCPs | oral contraceptive pills |
Pap | Papanicolaou |
para 1, 2, 3... | unipara, bipara, tripara, etc. |
PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
PSA | prostate-specific antigen |
STI | sexually transmitted infection |
STD | sexually transmitted disease |
TSE | testicular self-examination |