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Medical Term Ch 5
Integumentary System - Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Bx, bx | biopsy |
| BCC | basal cell carcinoma |
| CA | cancer, chronological age; cardiac arrest |
| cm | centimeter |
| decub | decubitus (ulcer) |
| derm | dermatology |
| FS | frozen section |
| ID | intradermal |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| IMP | impression (synonymous with diagnosis) |
| IV | intravenous |
| subcu, Sub-Q, subQ | subcutaneous (injection) |
| ung | ointment |
| XP, XDP | xeroderma pigmentosum |