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abbreviations
medical terminology-indigo module
Question | Answer |
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BCC | basal cell carcinoma |
Bx, bx | biopsy |
C | culture & sensitivity |
CA | cancer |
chemo | chemotherapy |
CIS | carcinoma in situ |
cm | centimetre |
Decub. | decubitus |
Derm. | dermatology |
FS | frozen section |
I | incision and drainage |
ID | intradermal |
IMP | impression |
IV | intravenous |
TNM | tumor node metastasisdis |
ung | ointment |
XP, XPD | xeroderma pigmentosum |
BRAT | banana, rice, apple, toast |
BSP | bowel sounds present |
CDA | Canadian diabetic association |
CF | clear fluids |
CF-DAT | clear fluids diet as tolerated |
d/c, dc | discharge, discontinue |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
DD | diabetic diet |
EF | enteral feeds |
FF | full fluids |
FF-DAT | full fluids diet as tolerated |
Fr. | french |
GF | gluten-free |
G-tube | gastrostomy tube |
HF | high fibre |
HP | high protein |
J-tube | jejunostomy tube |
LR | low residue |
MN | minced |
NAS | no added salt |
N-G tube | nasogastric tube |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
PAR | parenteral feeds |
PE | puree |
PEG tube | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube |
REG | regular diet |
SS | surgical soft |
T | tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy diet |