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Abbreviations Pt.2
Term | Definition |
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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) |