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abbreviations
abbreviation/definition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BCC | basal cell carcinoma |
| Bx, bx | biopsy |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
| CA | cancer, carcinoma |
| CIS | carcinoma in situ |
| chemo | chemotherapy |
| cm | centimeter |
| dc, d/c | discharge |
| Decub | decubitus (lying down) |
| Derm. | dermatology |
| FS | frozen section |
| H20 | water |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| ID | intradermal |
| IMP | impression |
| IV | intravenous |
| T & A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| TNM | tumor-node-metastasis |
| ung | ointment |
| XP, XPD | xeroderma pigmentosum |