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Term | Definition |
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prog | prognosis |
procto | proctoscopic examination |
P&S | permanent and stationary |
PSP | phenolsulfonphalein |
PT | patient |
PTR | patient to return |
PT | physical therapy |
PX | physical examination |
R | right |
Re: | regarding |
rec | recommend |
re ch | recheck |
re-exam | reexamination |
ref | referral |
reg | regular |
ret | return |
rev | review |
Rh | Rhesus negative (blood) |
RHD | rheumatic heart disease |
RLQ | right upper quadrant |
RO, R/O | rule out |
RT | respiratory therapy |
RTC | return to clinic |
RTO | return to office |
RV | return visit |
Rx | perscription |
SD | state disability |
SE | special examination |
sed rate | sedimentation rate |
sep. | seperated |
SH | social history |
SIG | sigmoidoscopy |
SLR | straight leg raising |
slt | slight |
smr | smear |
SOB | shortness of breath |
sp | specific gravity |
SR | suture removal |
strab | strabismus |
surg. | surgery |
Sx | symptoms |
T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
Tb | tuberculosis |
TD | temporary disabliity |
Tr. | treatment |
TIA | transient ishemic attack |
TMs | tympanic membrane |
TURB | transurethral resection of bladder |
TURP | transurethral resection of prostate |
TX | treatment |
Ua | urinalysis |