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HIM361 Test 4
Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ab | antibody |
| ABO | four main blood types - A, B, AB, O |
| ALL | acute lymphoid leukemia |
| AML | acute myeloid leukemia |
| CBC | Complete blood count |
| CLL | chronic lymphoid leukemia |
| CML | chronic myeloid leukemia |
| Diff | differential count (white blood cells) |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| HGb, HGB | hemoglobin |
| H and H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
| PT, pro time | prothrombin time |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| RBC | red blood cell; red blood cell count |
| WBC | White blood cell; white blood cell count |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| CMV | cytomegalovirus (causes AIDS-related infection) |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus (causes AIDS) |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus |
| KS | Kaposi sarcoma |
| C1 to C7 | cervical vertebrae |
| Ca | calcium |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| DJG | degenerative joint disease |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| DTR's | deep tendon reflexes |
| EMG | electromyography |
| IM | intramuscular |
| L1 to L5 | Lumbar Vertebrae |
| OA | oseoarthritis |
| ORIF | open reduction (of fracture) internal fixation |
| Ortho | orthopedics |
| OT | occupational therapy (helps patients with impaired musculoskeletal function to perform activities of daily living and function in work-related situations) |
| P | Phosphorus |
| PT | Physical therapy (helps patients regain use of muscles and joints after injury or surgery) |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| SLE | Systematic lupus erythematous |
| T1-T2 | Thoracic Vertebrae |
| TKR | total knee replacement/arthroplasty |
| THR | total hip replacement/arthroplasty |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |