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Obstetrics & Gynecol
Obstetrics and Gynecology Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AB | abortion |
| BSE | brease self examination |
| CS, C-section | cesarean section |
| CVS | chorionic villus sampling |
| Cx | cervix |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| EMB | endometrial biopsy |
| ERT | estrogen replacement therapy |
| FHR | fetal heart rate |
| FHT | fetal heart tone |
| FTND | full-term normal delivery |
| GI, grav I | first pregnancy |
| GYN, gyn | gynecology |
| HDN | hemolytic disease of the newborn |
| HPV | human papilloma virus |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
| HSG | hysterosalpingography |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IVF | in vitro fertilization |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| NB | newborn |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OCPs | oral contraceptive pills |
| PAP | papanicolaou test |
| PI, para I | first birth |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| SB | stillbirth |
| TAH-BSO | total abdominal hysterectomy-bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy |