| Abbreviation |
Meaning |
| c/s, c&s | culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| cysto | cystoscopy |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| DC, D/C | discharge; discontinue |
| Diff | differential white cell count |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
| Dr. | doctor |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EDC | estimated date of confinement |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| EOM | extraocular movement |
| ER | emergency room |
| ESRD | end stage renal disease |
