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Medical Terminology
Ch. 12 - The Female Reproductive System/ Abbreviations (final)
Term | Definition |
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GYN | gynecology |
OB | obstetrics |
LMP | last menstrual period |
PMP | previous mestrual period |
PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
G | gravida, pregnant |
AB | abortion |
BSE | breast self exam |
D & C | dilation & curettage |
DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
FSH | follicle stimulating hormone |
LH | lutenizing hormone |
TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
TVH | total viginal hysterectomy |
HSG | hysterosalpingography |
Pap | Papanicolaou (Pap) Smear |
HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
FHR | fetal heart rate |
OCPs | oral contraceptive pills |
IUD | intrauterine device |
STD | sexually transmitted disease |
GC | gonococcus/ gonorrhea |
HSV | herpes simplex virus |
PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
AI | artificial insemination |
IVF | in vitro fertilization |
NB | newborn |
CS, C - Section | cesarean section |
UC | uterine contractions |
CA | cancer |