Question | Answer |
ā | before |
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A | anterior; assessment |
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A&P | auscultation and percussion |
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A&W | alive and well |
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AB | abortion |
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ABG | arterial blood gas |
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a.c. | before meals |
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ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme |
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ACS | acute coronary syndrome |
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ACTH | adrenocorticotropic hormone |
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AD | right ear |
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ad lib. | as desired |
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ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
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ADHD | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
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AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
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AKA | above-knee amputation |
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alb | albumin |
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ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
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ALT | alanine aminotransferase (enzyme) |
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a.m. | morning |
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amt | amount |
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ANS | autonomic nervous system |
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AP | anterior-posterior |
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APKD | adult polycystic kidney disease |
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aq | water |
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AS | left ear |
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ASD | atrial septal defect |
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AST | aspartate aminotransferase (enzyme) |
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AU | both ears |
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AV | atrioventricular |
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Symbol | 0 |
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BAEP | brainstem auditory evoked potential |
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BAER | brainstem auditory evoked response |
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BCC | basal cell carcinoma |
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BD | bipolar disorder |
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b.i.d. | twice a day |
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BKA | below-knee amputation |
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BM | bowel movement |
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BMP | basic metabolic panel |
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BP | blood pressure |
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BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy; benign prostatic hyperplasia |
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BRP | bathroom privileges |
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BS | blood sugar |
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BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
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Bx | biopsy |
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[C with bar above] | 0 |
with | 0 |
C | Celsius; centigrade |
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C&S | culture and sensitivity |
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CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
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CAD | coronary artery disease |
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cap | capsule |
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CAT | computed axial tomography |
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CBC | complete blood count |
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cc | cubic centimeter |
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CC | chief complaint |
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CCU | coronary (cardiac) care unit |
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CF | cystic fibrosis |
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CHF | congestive heart failure |
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CIN | cervical intraepithelial neoplasia |
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CIS | carcinoma in situ |
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cm | centimeter |
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CMP | comprehensive metabolic panel |
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CNS | central nervous system |
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c/o | complains of |
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CO | cardiac output |
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CO2 | carbon dioxide |
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COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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CP | cerebral palsy; chest pain |
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CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
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CPD | cephalopelvic disproportion |
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CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
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CSII | continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion |
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CT | computed tomography |
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CTA | computed tomographic angiography |
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cu mm or mm3 | cubic millimeter |
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CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
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CVS | chorionic villus sampling |
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CXR | chest x-ray |
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d | day |
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D&C | dilation and curettage |
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D&E | dilation and evacuation |
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DC | discharge; discontinue; doctor of chiropractic |
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DDS | doctor of dental surgery |
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DJD | degenerative joint disease |
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DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
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DO | doctor of osteopathy |
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DPM | doctor of podiatric medicine |
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dr | dram |
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DRE | digital rectal exam |
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DTR | deep tendon reflex |
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DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
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Dx | diagnosis |
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ECG | electrocardiogram |
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echo | echocardiogram |
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ECT | electroconvulsive therapy |
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ECU | emergency care unit |
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ED | erectile dysfunction |
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EDC | estimated date of confinement |
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EDD | estimated date of delivery |
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EEG | electroencephalogram |
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EGD | esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
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EKG | electrocardiogram |
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EMG | electromyogram |
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ENT | ear, nose, and throat |
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EPS | electrophysiological study |
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ER | emergency room |
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ERCP | endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
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ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
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ESWL | extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy |
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ETOH | ethyl alcohol |
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EUS | endoscopic ultrasonography |
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F | Fahrenheit |
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FBS | fasting blood sugar |
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Fe | iron |
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FH | family history |
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fl oz | fluid ounce |
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FS | frozen section |
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FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone |
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Fx | fracture |
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g | gram |
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GAD | generalized anxiety disorder |
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GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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GH | growth hormone |
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GI | gastrointestinal |
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gm | gram |
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gr | grain |
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gt | drop |
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gtt | drops |
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GTT | glucose tolerance test |
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GYN | gynecology |
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h | hour |
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H&H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
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H&P | history and physical |
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HAV | hepatitis A virus |
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HBV | hepatitis B virus |
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HCT or Hct | hematocrit |
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HCV | hepatitis C virus |
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HD | Huntington disease |
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HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
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HGB or Hgb | hemoglobin |
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HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
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hpf | high-power field |
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HPI | history of present illness |
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HPV | human papilloma virus |
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HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
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h.s. | hour of sleep |
0 | 0 |
HSV-1 | herpes simplex virus type 1 |
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HSV-2 | herpes simplex virus type 2 |
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Ht | height |
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HTN | hypertension |
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Hx | history |
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I&D | incision and drainage |
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ICD | implantable cardioverter defibrillator |
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ICU | intensive care unit |
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ID | intradermal |
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IM | intramuscular |
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IMP | impression |
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IOL | intraocular lens |
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IP | inpatient |
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IUD | intrauterine device |
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IV | intravenous |
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IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
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IVU | intravenous urogram |
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JCAHO | Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations |
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kg | kilogram |
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KUB | kidneys, ureters, bladder |
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L | liter |
L&W | living and well |
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LASIK | laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis |
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lb | pound |
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LEEP | loop electrosurgical excision procedure |
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LH | luteinizing hormone |
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LLETZ | large-loop excision of transformation zone |
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LLQ | left lower quadrant |
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LP | lumbar puncture |
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lpf | low-power field |
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LTB | laryngotracheobronchitis |
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LUQ | left upper quadrant |
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m | meter |
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Symbol | 0 |
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MCH | mean corpuscular (cell) hemoglobin |
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MCHC | mean corpuscular (cell) hemoglobin concentration |
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MCV | mean corpuscular (cell) volume |
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MD | medical doctor; muscular dystrophy |
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mg | milligram |
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MI | myocardial infarction |
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ml or mL | milliliter |
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mm | millimeter |
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mm3 or cu mm | cubic millimeter |
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MPI | myocardial perfusion image |
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MRA | magnetic resonance angiography |
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MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
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MS | multiple sclerosis; musculoskeletal |
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MSH | melanocyte-stimulating hormone |
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MUGA | multiple-gated acquisition (scan) |
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MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
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NAD | no acute distress |
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NCV | nerve conduction velocity |
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NG | nasogastric |
nasogastric | 0 |
NK | natural killer (cell) |
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NKA | no known allergy |
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NKDA | no known drug allergy |
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noc. | night |
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NPO | nothing by mouth |
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NSAID | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug |
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NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
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O | objective |
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O2 | oxygen |
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OA | osteoarthritis |
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OB | obstetrics |
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OCD | obsessive-compulsive disorder |
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OCP | oral contraceptive pill |
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OD | right eye; doctor of optometry |
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OH | occupational history |
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OP | outpatient |
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OR | operating room |
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ORIF | open reduction, internal fixation |
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OS | left eye |
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OU | both eyes |
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oz | ounce |
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P | plan; posterior; pulse |
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PA | posterior-anterior |
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PACU | postanesthetic care unit |
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PaCO2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
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PaO2 | partial pressure of oxygen |
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Pap | Papanicolaou (smear) |
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PAR | postanesthetic recovery |
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p.c. | after meals |
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PCI | percutaneous coronary intervention |
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PD | panic disorder |
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PDA | patent ductus arteriosus |
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PE | physical examination; pulmonary embolism; polyethylene |
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PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate |
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per | by or through |
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PERRLA | pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation |
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PET | positron-emission tomography |
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PF | peak flow |
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PFT | pulmonary function testing |
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pH | potential of hydrogen |
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PH | past history |
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PI | present illness |
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PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
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PIH | pregnancy-induced hypertension |
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p.m. | after noon |
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PLT | platelet |
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PMH | past medical history |
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PMN | polymorphonuclear (leukocyte) |
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PNS | peripheral nervous system |
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p.o. | by mouth |
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post-op postop or | postoperative |
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PPBS | postprandial blood sugar |
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PR | per rectum |
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pre-op or preop | preoperative |
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p.r.n. | as needed |
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PSA | prostate-specific antigen |
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PSG | polysomnography |
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pt | patient |
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PT | physical therapy; prothrombin time |
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PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
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PTH | parathyroid hormone |
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PTSD | posttraumatic stress disorder |
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PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
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PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
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PV | per vagina |
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PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
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Px | physical examination |
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q | every |
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q.d. | every day, daily |
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qh | every hour |
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q2h | every 2 hours |
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q.i.d. | four times a day |
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q.o.d. | every other day |
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qt | quart |
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R | respiration |
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RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
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RBC | red blood cell; red blood count |
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RLQ | right lower quadrant |
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R/O | rule out |
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ROM | range of motion |
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ROS | review of symptoms |
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RP | retrograde pyelogram |
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RRR | regular rate and rhythm |
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RTC | return to clinic |
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RTO | return to office |
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RUQ | right upper quadrant |
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Rx | recipe; prescription |
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S | subjective |
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SA | sinoatrial |
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SAB | spontaneous abortion |
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SAD | seasonal affective disorder |
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SC | subcutaneous |
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SCA | sudden cardiac arrest |
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SCC | squamous cell carcinoma |
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SH | social history |
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Sig: | instruction to patient |
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SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
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SOB | shortness of breath |
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SPECT | single-photon emission computed tomography |
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SpGr | specific gravity |
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SQ | subcutaneous |
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SR | systems review |
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Symbol | 0 |
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STAT | immediately |
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STD | sexually transmitted disease |
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SUI | stress urinary incontinence |
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suppos | suppository |
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SV | stroke volume |
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Sx | symptom |
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T | temperature |
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T3 | triiodothyronine |
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T4 | thyroxine |
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T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
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tab | tablet |
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TAB | therapeutic abortion |
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TB | tuberculosis |
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TEDS | thromboembolic disease stockings |
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TEE | transesophageal echocardiogram |
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TIA | transient ischemic attack |
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t.i.d. | three times a day |
three times a day | TM |
TM | tympanic membrane |
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TMR | transmyocardial revascularization |
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tPA or TPA | tissue plasminogen activator |
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Tr | treatment |
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TSH | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
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TURP | transurethral resection of the prostate |
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TV | tidal volume |
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Tx | treatment; traction |
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UA | urinalysis |
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UCHD | usual childhood diseases |
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URI | upper respiratory infection |
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US or U/S | ultrasound |
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UTI | urinary tract infection |
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VC | vital capacity |
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VCU or VCUG | voiding cystourethrogram |
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V/Q | ventilation/perfusion |
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VS | vital signs |
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VSD | ventricular septal defect |
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VT | tidal volume |
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w.a. | while awake |
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WBC | white blood cell; white blood count |
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WDWN | well developed, well nourished |
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wk | week |
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WNL | within normal limits |
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Wt | weight |
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x | times; for |
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x-ray | radiography |
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y.o. or y/o | year old |
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yr | year |
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♀ | female |
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♂ | male |
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° | degree; hour |
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↑ | increase; above |
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↓ | decrease; below |
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θ | none; negative |