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Medical Terminology Abbreviations and Front Office Terms

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Term
Definition
Full Block Letter   all links begin flush with the margin  
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Modified Block Letter-Indented   style with indented paragraphs  
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BUN   Blood Urea Nitrogen  
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BC   Birth Control  
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Abd   Abdomen  
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Agenda   list of topics to be discussed during a meeting  
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DS   Discharge Summary  
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Accomplishment Statement   give a brief description of what you did & the results  
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Application/Cover Letter   Letter to introduce yourself & your resume  
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D and V   Diarrhea & Vomitting  
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Proofread   to read and verify for accuracy  
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CXR   Chest X-Ray  
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CC   Chief Complaint  
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Modified Block Standard   all lines begin at the left  
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Interviews   meeting with you & the interviewer to discuss employment opportunities  
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STD   Sexually Transmitted Disease  
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Application Form   collect information relative to qualification, education & experience in employment.  
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Echo   echocardiogram  
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FMP   First Menstrual Period  
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Direct Skills   skills that are job specific  
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UA   Urinalysis  
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Transferred "Transferable" Skills   skills that would be used to host of different and unrelated jobs  
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TB   Tuberculosis  
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References   Individuals who have known or worked with a person long enough to make an honest recommendation.  
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T and A   Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy  
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Functional Resume   Format used to highlight specialty areas of accomplishment & strengths  
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Sed Rate   Sedimentation rate  
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Career Objectives   Expresses your career goal & for the position your applying for  
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E. Coli   Escherichia coli  
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VIS   Vaccine Information Statement  
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URI   Upper Respiratory Infection  
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FBS   Fasting Blood Sugar  
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Chronologic Resume   resume format used when you have employment experience  
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Simplified Letter   Salutation & Complimentary Closure  
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D and C   Dilation & Curettage  
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Portfolio   notebook or file containing examples of materials used  
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C and S   Culture & Sensitivity  
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ADHD   Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  
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Blind Copy   Protects the privacy of email  
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BSL   Blood Sugar Level  
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Minutes   Written record of topics discussed & actions taken during meetings  
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Bil   Bilateral  
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Memorandum   Interoffice correspondence  
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ENT   Ears Nose & Throat  
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