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ch 5 abbr
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MD | doctor of medicine |
| do | doctor of osteopathy |
| bmd | bone mineral density |
| dexa | dual energy x-ray absorptiometry |
| fda | us food and drug administration |
| iu | international unit |
| fx | fracture |
| djd | degenerative joint disease |
| mcp | metacarpophalangeal |
| oa | osteoarthritis |
| pip | proximal interphalangeal |
| thr | total hip replacement |
| ra | rheumatoid arthritis |
| t.i.d, | three times a day |
| dmd | duchenne muscular dystrophy |
| nsaid | non steroidal anti inflammatory drug |
| pcp | phencyclidine |
| r.i.c.e. | rest,ice,compression and elevation |
| pt | physiotherapy |
| jra | juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
| si | sacoiliac |
| acl | anterior cruciate ligament |
| pcl | posterior cruciate ligament |