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Med Term Mod15
Abbreviations & Meanings
Question | Answer |
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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 |