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D Med Abbreviations
Med Terminology A Short Course
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| D/C | discontinue |
| D&C | dilation & curettage |
| DES | diethylstilbestrol |
| DEXA or DXA | dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry |
| DIC | disseminated intravascular coagulation |
| diff. | differential |
| DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DRE | digital rectal examination |
| DT | delirium tremens |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |