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Medical Terminology
Ch. 12 - The Female Reproductive System/ Abbreviations (final)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |