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A.M.A. - Abbrvs. A-L
Abbreviations and their meanings
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AB or ab. | Abortion |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABO | three main blood types |
| a.c. | before meals (ante cibum) |
| Accom. | accommodation |
| AD | right ear (auris dextra); Alzheimer's disease |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone; vasopressin |
| ad lib. | as desired |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| Angio | angiography |
| AP | anteroposterior |
| A&P | auscultation and percussion |
| aq. | water (aqua); aqueous |
| AS | left ear (auris sinistra); aortic stenosis |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| Au | gold |
| ausc. | auscultation |
| A-V | arteriovenous; atriventricular |
| Ba | barium |
| BaE or BE | barium enema |
| bands | banded neutrophils |
| B cells | lymphocytes produced in the bone marrow |
| b.i.d. | twice a day (bis in die) |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| Broncho | bronchoscopy |
| BUN | blood, urea, nitrogen |
| Bx, bx | biopsy |
| C or C. | Celsius or centigrade |
| c (with line over it) | with |
| C1, C2 | first, second cervical vertebra |
| Ccr | creatinine clearance |
| CA | chronological age |
| Ca | calcium; cancer |
| Cath | catheter; catheterization |
| CAT scan | computed (axial) tomography |
| CBC, c.b.c. | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| Chem | chemotherapy |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| chr | chronic |
| cm | centimeter |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CS or C-section | cesarean section |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| ct. | count |
| CT scan | computed tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident; costovertebral angle |
| CVS | cardiovascular system |
| CXR (CX) | chest x-ray |
| cysto | cystoscopy |
| D&C | dilatation (or dilation) and curettage |
| DD | discharge diagnosis |
| Derm. | dermatology |
| diff. | differential count (white blood cells) |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DTRs | deep tendon reflexes |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| e | without |
| ECF | extended care facility |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EM | electron microscope |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| ENT | ear, nose, and throat |
| eos.;eosins | eosinophils |
| ER | emergency room; estrogen receptor |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| exc | excision |
| F or F. | Fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| Fe | iron |
| FH | family history |
| FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone |
| F/u | follow-up |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| Fx, Fx | fracture |
| g, gm | gram |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GBS | gallbladder series (x-rays) |
| GH | growth hormone |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gr | grain |
| Grav. 1, 2, 3 | first, second, third pregnancy |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| GU | genitourinary |
| Gyn, GYN | gynecology |
| Hb (Hgb) | hemoglobin |
| HCG (hCG) | human chorionic gonadotropin |
| Hct (HCT) | hematocrit |
| HD | hearing distance; hemodialysis |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| H&H | hematocrit and hemoglobin |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| h/o | history of |
| H2O | water |
| h.s. | at bedtime (hora somni) |
| HVD | hypertension vascular disease |
| Hx | history |
| I | iodine |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular (injection) |
| inj. | Injection |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV (i.v.) | intravenous (injection) |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| kg | kilogram |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, and bladder (abdominal x-ray) |
| l (L) | liter; (left; lower) |
| L1, L2 | first, second lumbar vertebra |
| LA | left atrium |
| lap. | laparotomy |
| LAT; lat. | lateral |
| LB | large bowel |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| LLQ | left lower quadrant (abdomen) |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| LPN | licensed practical nurse |
| LSK | liver, spleen, kidneys |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| LV | left ventricle |
| L&W | living and well |
| lymphs | lymphocytes |
| lytes | electrolytes |
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