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MedTerm3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A & P | anatomy and physiology |
| AP | anteroposterior |
| ASC | ambulatory surgery center |
| CNM | certified nurse midwife |
| CRNA | certified registered nurse anesthetist |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| D.C. | Doctor of Chiropracty (or Chiropractic Medicine) |
| D.D.S. | Doctor of Dental Surgery |
| D.O. | Doctor of Osteopathy (or Osteopathic Medicine) |
| D.P.M. | Doctor of Podiatry (or Podiatric Medicine) |
| Dr. | doctor |
| Dx. | diagnosis |
| ED | emergency department |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GYN | gynecology |
| H & P | history and physical |
| Hx | history |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
| M.D. | Doctor of Medicine |
| NP | nurse practitioner |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OB/GYN | obstetrics and gynecology |
| O.D. | Doctor of Optometry |
| PA | physician's assistant postoanterior |
| PCP | primary car physician |
| PE | physical examination |
| Pharm. D. | Doctor of Pharmacy |
| PT | physical therapy |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RN | registered nurse |
| R/O | rule out |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| SNF | skilled nursing facility (pronounced "sniff") |
| S | symptoms |
| Tx | treatment |