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HTH 102 Terminology
Abbreviations | meaning |
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BE | barium enema; below elbow |
BMI | Body mass index |
BP | Blood pressure |
CAD | computer-assistant diagnosis coronary artery disease |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
D&C | dilation and curettage |
GI | gastrointestinal |
HDL | high-density lipoproteins |
HG | hypoglycemia |
HPV | Human papilloma virus |
HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
HX | history |
IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
IUD | intrauterine device |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
ECG/EKG | electrocardium |
ED | effective dose |
GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
L&D | labor and delivery |
LDL | low-density lipoproteins |
LLQ | left lower quadrant |
LMP | last menstrual period |
LUQ | left upper quadrant |
MSH | melanocyte-simulation hormone |
O&P | ova & parasites |
PLD | pelvic inflammatory disease |
PX | prognosis |
RLQ | right lower quadrant |
RUQ | right upper quadrant |
SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
STD | sexual transmited disease |
SX | symptoms |
TB | tuberculosis |
TSE | testicular self-examination |
TSH | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
TX | treatment |
UA | urinalysis |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |