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MTA Abbreviations
All abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Expanded form |
|---|---|
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| Bx | biopsy |
| CKD | chronic kidney disease |
| Cr, Creat. | creatinine |
| GFR | glomerular filtration rate |
| HT | hypertension |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| K+ | potassium |
| KUB | kidney, ureters, bladder |
| MCS | microscopy, culture, sensitivity |
| Na+ | sodium |
| PUJ | pelviureteric junction |
| BE | barium enema |
| BM | bowel motion/movement |
| BRBPR | bright red blood per rectum |
| CBD | common bile duct |
| CT scan | computerised tomography |
| ERCP | endoscopic retrograde choliangiography procedure |
| GB | gall bladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal tract |
| GORD | gastro-oesophageal reflux disease |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| HH | hiatal hernia |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| LBO | large bowel obstruction |
| LFT’s | liver function tests |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| NBM | nil by mouth |
| NG tube | nasogastric tube |
| NPO | non per os |
| OGD | oesophageal gastroduodenoscopy |
| p.c | post cibum |
| PEG tube | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube |
| PR | per rectum |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| SBO | small bowel obstruction |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| BSE/SBE | breast self examination |
| CIN | cervical intraepithelial neoplasia |
| CS | caesarean section |
| Cx | cervix |
| D&C | dilatation and curettage |
| DCIS | ductal carcinoma in situ |
| DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
| EDC | estimated date of confinement |
| FHR | foetal heart rate |
| FSH | follicle stimulating hormone |
| GnPn | Gravida number, Parity number |
| Gyn | gynaecology |
| HCG | human chorionic gonadotrophin |
| HPV | human papilloma virus |
| HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| LEEP | loop electrosurgery excision procedure |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LSCS | lower segment caesarean section |
| PID | pelvic inflammation disease |
| PMS | pre-menstrual syndrome |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| STI | sexually transmitted infection |
| TAH-BSO | total abdominal hysterectomy-bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy |
| AI | artificial insemination |
| AID | artificial insemination by donor |
| BPH | benign prostate hypertrophy/hyperplasia |
| DRE | digital rectal examination |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus |
| IDC | indwelling catheter |
| GU | genitourinary |
| PSA | prostate specific antigen |
| SPP | suprapubic prostatectomy |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| STI | sexually transmitted infection |
| TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
| TRUS | transrectal ultrasound scan |
| ENT | ears, nose, throat |
| IOL | intraocular lens |
| OM | otitis media |
| PEARL | pupils equal, accommodating and reactive to light |
| LP | lumbar puncture |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| AFB | acid fast bacillus |
| BAL | bronchoscopy and lavage |
| COAD, COLD, COPD | chronic obstructive –airways, lung, pulmonary – disease |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DOE | dyspnoea on exertion |
| ICC | intercostals cavity |
| LLL | left lower lung |
| LUL | left upper lung |
| NIV | non-invasive ventilation |
| OSA | obstructive sleep apnoea |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| RLL | right lower lung |
| RSV | respiratory synctal virus |
| RUL | right upper lung |
| SIMV | synchronised intermittent mandatory ventilation |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TLC | total lung capacity |
| URTI | upper respiratory tract infection |
| RCA | right coronary artery |
| SA node | sinoatrial node |
| SVC | superior vena cava |
| ADLs | activities of daily living |
| AAA | abdominal aortic aneurysm |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| HDU | high dependency unit |
| CCF | congestive cardiac failure |
| DOE | dyspnoea of exertion |
| IVC | inferior vena cava |
| PPM | permanent pacemaker |
| JVP | jugular venous pressure |
| VV | varicose veins |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| IHD | ischaemic heart disease |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
| TIA | transischaemic attack |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| NFR | not for resuscitation |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| RIP | rest in peace |
| AC joint | acromioclavicular joint |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| ANA | antinuclear antibody |
| Ca | calcium |
| CDH | congenital dislocation (dysplasia) of the hip |
| CK | creatine kinase |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| DEXA | dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| Fx, # | fracture |
| IM | intramuscular |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| NOF | neck of femur |
| NOH | neck of humerus |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| OM | osteomyelitis |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RF | rheumatoid factor |
| ROM | range of movement |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| AD | Alzheimer’s disease |
| ADD | attention-deficit order |
| ADHD | attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| CA | chronological age |
| CBT | cognitive behavioural therapy |
| DSM-IV | diagnostic and statistical manual 4th edition |
| ECT | electroconvulsive therapy |
| MA | mental age |
| MDD | major depressive disorder |
| MSE | mental state examination |
| OCD | obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| PTSD | post traumatic stress disorder |
| SAD | seasonal affective disorder |
| Ψ | psychiatry |
| AIDS | acquired immune-deficiency syndrome |
| CMV | cytomegalo virus |
| HD | Hodgkin’s disease |
| HIV | human immune-deficiency virus |
| HSV | herpes simplex virus |
| EBV | Epstein-Barr virus |
| BG | blood gases |
| BGL/BSL | blood glucose/sugar levels |
| WCC | white cell count |
| U & E’ & Cr | urea, electrolytes and creatinine |
| Fe | iron |
| Hb | haemoglobin |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| WBC | white blood cell |
| HPC | history of presenting complaint |
| NAD | no abnormality detected |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| PC | presenting complaint |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| PT | prothrombin time |
| BCC | basal cell carcinoma |
| ID | intradermal |
| KS | Kaposi’s sarcoma |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| SCC | squamous cell carcinoma |
| FTG | full thickness graft |
| SSG | split skin graft |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| BSL, BGL | blood sugar/glucose level |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IGR | impaired glucose regulation |
| K+ | potassium |
| Na | sodium |
| NIDDIM | non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| HbA1C | glycoslated haemoglobin |
| BCC | basal cell carcinoma |
| SCC | squamous cell carcinoma |
| Bx | biopsy |
| Ca | carcinoma |
| 5-FU | 5-fluorouracil |
| Mets | metastases |
| BMT | bone marrow transplant |
| (N) | normal |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| US(S) | ultrasound (scan) |
| VQ scan | ventilation-perfusion scan |
| CAT | computerised axial tomography |
| CT | computerised tomography |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| DSA | digital subtraction angiography |
| IVP | intravenous pyleogram |
| DEXA | dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry |
| PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
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