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Abbreviation practic
abbreviations and their meaning
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AB | abnormal |
| ABMS | american board of medical speciaties |
| ac | acute |
| Amb | ambulatory |
| ax | axillary |
| Bx | biopsy |
| C | centigrade, Celsius |
| cm | centimeter |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| Derm | dermatology |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat (otorhinolaryngology) |
| FACP | fellow of the american college of physicians |
| FACS | fellow of the american college of surgeons |
| FP | family practice |
| g | gram |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GYN | gynecology |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| mcg | microgram |
| mg | milligram |
| mL | milliliter |
| Neuro | neurology |
| OB | obstetics |
| Orth | orthopedics |
| Path | pathology |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| Psych | psyciatry, psychology |