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Med Term Mod15
Abbreviations & Meanings
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AC joint | acromioclavicular joint |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament of the knee |
| ANA | antinuclear antibody |
| C1-C7 | cervical vertebrae |
| Ca | calcium |
| CK | creatine kinase |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| DEXA or DXA | dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry |
| DMARD | disease-modifying antirheumatic drug |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| DTRs | deep tendon reflexes |
| EMG | electromyography |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| IM | intramuscular |
| L1-L5 | lumbar vertebrae |
| LE cell | lupus erythematosus cell |
| NSAID | nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drug |
| ORIF | open reduction/internal fixation |
| Ortho | othropedics (or orthepaedics) |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| P | phorphorus |
| PT | physical therapy |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RF | rheumatoid factor |
| ROM | range of motion |
| sed rate | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythemtosus |
| T1-T12 | thoracic vertebrae |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |