IU MED TERM Chap 5&6 Abbreviations & Meanings
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| Bx, bx | biopsy
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| BCC | basal cell carcinoma
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| cm | centimeter
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| decub | decubitus (ulcer); bedsore
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| derm | dermatology
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| FS | frozen section
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| ID | intradermal
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| I&D | incision & drainage
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| IMP | impression (synonymous with diagnosis)
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| Sub Q, sub Q | subcutaneous (injection)
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| ung | ointment
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| XP, XDP | xeroderma pigmentosum
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| ABC | aspiration biopsy cytology
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| alk phos | alkaline phosphatase
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| ALT | alanine aminotransferase (elevated in liver & heart disease); formerly SGPT
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| AST | angiotensin sensitivity test; aspartate aminotransferase (cardiac enzyme, formerly called SGOT)
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| Ba | barium
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| BaE | barium enema
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| BM | bowel movwment
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| CT | computed tomography
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| CT scan, CAT scan | computed tomography scan
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| EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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| ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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| GB | gallbladder
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| GBS | gallbladder series
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| GER | gastroesophageal reflux
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| GERD | gasrtoesophageal reflux disease
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| HAV | hepatitis A virus
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| HBV | hepatitis B virus
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| HCV | hepatitis C virus
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| HDV | hepatitis D virus
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| HEV | hepatitis E virus
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| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome
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| NG | nasogastric
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| PUD | peptic ulcer disease
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| R/O | rule out
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| ac | before meals
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| bid | twice a day
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| npo, NPO | nothing by mouth
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| pc, pp | after meals (postprandial)
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| po | by mouth (per os)
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| prn | as required
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| qam, qm | every morning
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| q | every
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| qh | every hour
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| q2h | every 2 hours
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| qid | four times a day
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| qhs | every hour of sleep
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| qod | every other day
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| qpm, qn | every night
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| stat | immediately
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| tid | three times a day
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