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Abbreviations in Sys

Abbreviations Related to Different Systems

TermDefinitionSystem
Bx Biopsy Integumentary System
Derm Dermatology Integumentary System
C1, C2, . . .C7 Individual cervical vertebrae Musculoskeletal System
Ca Calcium Musculoskeletal System
CTS Carpal tunnel syndrome Musculoskeletal System
EMG Electromyography Musculoskeletal System
Fx Fracture Musculoskeletal System
Ortho Orthopedics Musculoskeletal System
ROM Range of motion Musculoskeletal System
SLE Systemic lupus erythematosus Musculoskeletal System
Ast Astigmatism Eye
IOP Intraocular pressure Eye
REM Rapid eye movement Eye
VA Visual acuity Eye
VF Visual field Eye
ALS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Nervous System
CAT Computed axial tomograph Nervous System
CNS Central nervous system Nervous System
CP Cerebral palsy Nervous System
CSF Cerebrospinal fluid Nervous System
CT Computed tomography Nervous System
CVA Cerebrovascular accident Nervous System
EEG Electroencephalogram Nervous System
LP Lumbar puncture Nervous System
MRI Magnetic resonance imaging Nervous System
MS Multiple sclerosis Nervous System
TIA Transient ischemic attack Nervous System
EENT Eyes, ears, nose, and throat Ear
Oto Otology Ear
ACTH Adrenocorticotropic hormone Endocrine System
BMR Basal metabolic rate Endocrine System
DI Diabetes insipidus Endocrine System
DM Diabetes mellitus Endocrine System
FBS Fasting blood sugar Endocrine System
FSH Follicle-stimulating hormone Endocrine System
GH Growth hormone Endocrine System
GTT Glucose tolerance test Endocrine System
IDDM Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Endocrine System
K Potassium Endocrine System
Na Sodium Endocrine System
PRL Prolactin Endocrine System
TFT Thyroid function test Endocrine System
AF Atrial fibrillation Cardiovascular System
AS Aortic stenosis Cardiovascular System
ASD Atrial septal defect Cardiovascular System
BP Blood pressure Cardiovascular System
CAD Coronary artery disease Cardiovascular System
CHD Coronary heart disease Cardiovascular System
CHF Congestive heart failure Cardiovascular System
ECG, EKG Electrocardiogram Cardiovascular System
ECHO Echocardiography Cardiovascular System
MI Myocardial infarction Cardiovascular System
MVP Mitral valve prolapse Cardiovascular System
PDA Patent ductus arteriosus Cardiovascular System
PVC Premature ventricular contraction Cardiovascular System
VT Ventricular tachycardia Cardiovascular System
BE Barium enema Digestive System
EUS Endoscopic ultrasound Digestive System
GERD Gastroesophageal reflux disease Digestive System
GI Gastrointestinal Digestive System
BS Irritable bowel syndrome Digestive System
ADH Antidiuretic hormone; vasopressin Urinary System
ARF Acute renal failure Urinary System
BUN Blood urea nitrogen Urinary System
Cath Catheter Urinary System
CRF Chronic renal failure Urinary System
HD Hemodialysis Urinary System
IVP Intravenous pyelogram Urinary System
KUB Kidney, ureter, and bladder Urinary System
PKU Phenylketonuria Urinary System
UA Urinalysis Urinary System
UTI Urinary tract infection Urinary System
AB Abortion Reproductive System
AIDS Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Reproductive System
BPH Benign prostatic hyperplasia Reproductive System
CS, C-section Cesarean section Reproductive System
CX Cervix Reproductive System
D&C Dilation and curettage Reproductive System
ECC Endocervical curettage Reproductive System
EMB Endometrial biopsy Reproductive System
FHT Fetal heart tones Reproductive System
FSH Follicle-stimulating hormone Reproductive System
GYN Gynecology Reproductive System
HCG Human chorionic gonadotropin Reproductive System
HIV Human immunodeficiency virus Reproductive System
HSV Herpes simplex virus Reproductive System
LH Luteinizing hormone Reproductive System
Multip Multipara Reproductive System
Pap smear Papanicolaou smear (test for cervical or vaginal cancer) Reproductive System
PMS Premenstrual syndrome Reproductive System
PSA Prostate-specific antigen Reproductive System
STI Sexually-transmitted infection Reproductive System
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