Medical Abbreviations
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| ASA | aspirin
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| AS | left ear
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| AU | both ears
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| Bx | biopsy
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| CAD | coronary artery disease
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| CC | chief complaint
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| cc | cubic centimeter
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| d/c | discontinue
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| DDx | differential diagnosis
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| DNKA | did not keep appointment
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| DOE | dyspnea on exertion
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| drsg | dressing
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| DT | diphtheria and tetanus toxoid
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| DTaP | diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine
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| ECG | electrocardiogram
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| ED | emergency department
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| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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| Fx | fracture
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| GYN | gynecology
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| HC | head circumference
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| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
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| Hib | Haemophilus influenzae type b conjugate vaccine
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| H/O | history of
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| HTN | hypertension
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| Hx | history
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| H | history and physical
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| LOC | loss of consciousness
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| LRQ | lower right quadrant
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| LUE | left upper extremity
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| LLE | left lower extremity
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| LLQ | lower left quadrant
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| LUQ | left upper quadrant
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| mcg | microgram
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| MDI | metered-dose inhaler
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| MMR | measles, mumps, and rubella
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| N/A | not applicable
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| NKDA | no known drug allergies
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| NSR | normal sinus rhythm
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| N | nausea and vomiting
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| NWB | non-weight bearing
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| OB/GYN | obstetrics and gynocology
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| OD | right eye
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| OM | otitis media
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| OP | outpatient
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| OPV | oral polio vaccine
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| OS | left eye
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| OT | occupational therapy
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| OU | both eyes
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| PKU | phenylketonuria
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| PMH | past medical history
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| PVC | premature ventricular contraction
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| RLQ | right lower quadrant
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| SC/SQ | subcutaneous
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| SNF | skilled nursing facility
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| Sx | symptoms
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| STD | sexually transmitted disease
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| TIA | trancient ischemic attack
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| TM | tympanic membrane
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| URI | upper respiratory disease
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| US | ultrasound
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| VA | visual acuity
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| VE | vaginal examination
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| VFib | ventricular fibrillation
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| VT | ventricular tachycardia
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| WB | weight bearing
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| WBAT | weight bearing as tolerated
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| WNL | within normal limits
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| w/o | without
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| paresis | partial or incomplete paralysis
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| ROM | range of motion
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| CMA | certified medical assistant
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| thora | chest
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| nephro | kidney
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| centesis | puncture
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