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Abbreviations Pt.2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BS | Bowel sounds |
| BSE | Breast self-examination |
| CN | Cranial nerve |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| C/O | Complains of |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| C&S | Culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | Computed tomography |
| CTA | Clear to auscultation |
| CTS | Carpal tunnel syndrome |
| CVA | Cerebrovascular accident |
| CXR | Chest x-ray |
| D/C | Discontinue, discharge |
| D&C | Dilation and curettage |
| DFA | Difficulty falling asleep |
| DJD | Degenerative joint disease |
| DM | Diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| DOB | Date of birth |
| DOE | Dyspnea of exertion |
| DPT | Diphtheria pertussis tetanus |
| DSM | Diagnostic and statistical manual |
| DTR | Deep tendon reflexes |
| DVT | Deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| ECG | Electrocardiogram (or EKG) |
| ED | Emergency department |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| EMA | Early morning awakening |
| ENT | Ear, nose, throat |
| EOM | Extraocular muscles or movement |
| ERT | Estrogen replacement therapy |
| ESR | Erythrocytes sedimentation rate |
| ESRD | End-stage renal disease |
| LOC | Loss or level of consciousness |
| LP | Lumbar puncture |
| MI | Myocardial infarction (heart attack) |