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Medical Abbreviation
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| EENT | Eye, ear, nose, & throat |
| DOE | Dyspnea on exertion |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| DOB | Date of birth |
| DON | Director of nursing |
| Dr. | Doctor |
| drsg | dressing |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| ER | Emergency room |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| exam | examination |
| F | fahrenheit |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FF | force fluids |
| fl, fld | fluid |
| FSBS | fingerstick blood sugar |
| ft | foot |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| FYI | for your information |
| F/U | follow up |
| fx | fracture |
| gal | gallon |
| geri chair | geriatric chair |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GB | gallbladded |
| GU | genitourinary |