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Abbreviation Ch. 20
Question | Answer |
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AP | anteroposterior |
Ba | barium |
BE | barium enema |
CT | computed tomography |
CXR | chest x-ray |
DICOM | digital image communication in medicine |
DI | diagnostic imaging |
DSA | digital subtraction angiography |
ECHO | echocardiography |
EUS | endoscopic ultrasonography |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
LAT | lateral |
L-spine | lumbar spine |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MRA | magnetic resonance angiography |
MRV | magnetic resonance venography |
PA | posteroanterior |
PACS | picture archival and communications system |
RFA | radiofrequency ablation |
US | ultrasound |
Abduction | Movement away |
Adduction | Movement toward |
Eversion | Turning outward |
Extension | Lengthening or straightening |
Flexion | Bending |
Inversion | Turning inward |
Lateral decubitus | side |
Prone | belly |
Recumbent | prone or supine |
Supine | back |