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HTH 102 Terminology
| Abbreviations | meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |