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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |