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Appendix B: Abbreviations and Symbols - Q – Abbreviations & Symbols & A – Meanin

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