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Abbreviation practic
abbreviations and their meaning
Question | Answer |
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AB | abnormal |
ABMS | american board of medical speciaties |
ac | acute |
Amb | ambulatory |
ax | axillary |
Bx | biopsy |
C | centigrade, Celsius |
cm | centimeter |
CV | cardiovascular |
Derm | dermatology |
Dx | diagnosis |
ENT | ear, nose, throat (otorhinolaryngology) |
FACP | fellow of the american college of physicians |
FACS | fellow of the american college of surgeons |
FP | family practice |
g | gram |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GYN | gynecology |
kg | kilogram |
L | liter |
mcg | microgram |
mg | milligram |
mL | milliliter |
Neuro | neurology |
OB | obstetics |
Orth | orthopedics |
Path | pathology |
Peds | pediatrics |
Psych | psyciatry, psychology |