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Appendix 2:abbreviations Flashcards

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Accommodation

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Of each (used in writing prescriptions)

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A1c

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Glycated hemoglobin

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Ab

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Antibody

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AB

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Abortion

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ABC

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Aspiration biopsy cytology

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ABGs

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Arterial blood gases

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ABR

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Auditory brainstem response

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ac

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Before meals

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AC

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Air conduction

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ACE

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme

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ACh

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Acetylcholine

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ACL

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Anterior cruciate ligament

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ACTH

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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ad lib

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As desired

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AD

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Alzheimer’s disease

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ADH

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Antidiuretic hormone

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ADHD

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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AE

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Above elbow

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AED

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Automated external defibrillator

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AF

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Atrial fibrillation

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AFB

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Acid-fast bacillus

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AFP
Alpha-fetoprotein
26
Ag
Antigen, also silver
27
AGA
Appropriate for gestational age
28
AI
Artificial insemination; aromatase inhibitor
29
AIDS
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
30
AK
Above knee
31
ALL
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
32
ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
33
AMA
Against medical advice
34
AMB
Ambulatory
35
AMD
Age-related macular degeneration
36
AMI
Acute myocardial infarction
37
AML
Acute myelogenous leukemia
38
ANS
Autonomic nervous system
39
AP
Anteroposterior
40
APAP
Acetaminophen
41
APC
Atrial premature complex; antigen presenting cell
42
APTT
Activated partial thromboplastin time
43
aq
Aqueous, water
44
AR
Aortic regurgitation
45
ARB
Angiotensin receptor blocker
46
ARC
Abnormal retinal correspondence
47
ARDS
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
48
ARF
Acute renal failure; acute respiratory failure
49
ART
Assisted reproductive technology
50
ASA
Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin)
51
As, Ast
astigmatism
52
AS
Arteriosclerosis
53
ASCVD
Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
54
ASD
Atrial septal defect
55
ASF
Anterior spinal fusion
56
ASHD
Arteriosclerotic heart disease
57
ASHP
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
58
AT
Atrial tachycardia
59
ATN
Acute tubular necrosis
60
AV
Atrioventricular
61
BAEP
Brainstem auditory evoked potential (abbreviation)
62
BBB
bundle branch block
63
BC
Bone conduction
64
BCG
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (tuberculosis vaccine)
65
BE
Barium enema; below the elbow
66
b.i.d, bid
Twice a day
67
BK
Below knee
68
BM
bowel movement
69
BMD
Bone mineral density
70
BNO
Bladder neck obstruction
71
BP
Blood pressure
72
BPH
Benign prostatic hyperplasia; benign prostatic hypertrophy
73
bpm
Beats per minute
74
BRCA1
Breast cancer gene I
75
BRCA2
breast cancer gene 2
76
BRP
bathroom privileges
77
BS
Bowel sounds, breath sounds, blood sugar
78
BSA
Body surface area
79
BSE
breast self-examination
80
BSO
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
81
BT
Bleeding time
82
BUN
Blood urea nitrogen
83
BV
bacterial vaginosis
84
bx
Biopsy
85
c (with a bar over it)
With (from Latin cum)
86
C
Celsius (centigrade); compliance; cervical vertebra
87
C-section
Cesarean section
88
CA, Ca
Cancer
89
CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft
90
CAD
Coronary artery disease
91
CAM
Complimentary and alternative medicine
92
cap
capsule
93
CAPD
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
94
CBC
Complete blood count
95
CBD
Common bile duct
96
CBF
Cerebral blood flow
97
CBR
Complete bed rest
98
cc
With correction
99
CC
Chief complaint
100
CCPD
Continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis
101
CCU
Coronary care unit, cardiac care unit
102
CF
Cystic fibrosis
103
CFS
Chronic fatigue syndrome
104
CGL
Chronic granulocytic leukemia
105
CHD
Coronary heart disease
106
CHF
Congestive heart failure
107
Ci
Curie
108
CIN
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
109
CIS
carcinoma in situ
110
CJD
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
111
CK
Creatine kinase
112
CK-MB
Creatine kinase-MB
113
CLL
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
114
cm
Centimeter
115
CMG
Cystometrography; cystometrogram
116
CML
Chronic myelogenous leukemia
117
CNS
Central nervous system; clinical nurse specialist
118
c/o, co
complains of; complaining of
119
Co
Coccyx; coccygeal
120
CO2
Carbon dioxide
121
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
122
CP
Cerebral palsy
123
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
124
CPD
Cephalopelvic disproportion
125
C(P)K
creatine (phospho)kinase
126
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
127
CRF
Chronic renal failure
128
crit
hematocrit
129
CRP
C-reactive protein
130
C&S
Culture and sensitivity
131
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
132
CSII
(Abbrev.) continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
133
CT
Computed tomography
134
CTA
Computed tomographic angiography
135
CTE
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy
136
CTS
carpal tunnel syndrome
137
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident
138
CVD
Cardiovascular disease Cerebrovascular disease
139
CVI
Chronic venous insufficiency
140
CVP
Central venous pressure
141
CVS
Chorionic villus sampling
142
CXR
Chest x-ray
143
D&C
Dilation and curettage
144
DAW
Dispense as written
145
dB
decibel
146
dc, D/C
discontinue
147
DCIS
ductal carcinoma in situ
148
D&E
Dilation and evacuation
149
DES
Diethylstilbestrol
150
DEXA
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan
151
DIC
disseminated intravascular coagulation
152
DIFF
Differential count (white blood cells)
153
DIP
distal interphalangeal
154
DJD
degenerative joint disease
155
dL
deciliter
156
DLE
Discoid lupus erythematosus
157
DM
Diabetes Mellitus
158
DNR
do not resuscitate
159
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
160
DTaP
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine
161
DRE
digital rectal examination
162
DS
Double strength
163
DSM
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
164
DTR
Deep tendon reflexes
165
DUB
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
166
DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
167
Dx
Diagnosis
168
EBL
estimated blood loss
169
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus
170
ECG, EKG
Electrocardiogram, electrocardiography
171
ECMO
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
172
ED
Erectile dysfunction
173
EDC
Estimated date of confinement
174
EEG
Electroencephalogram, electroencephalography
175
EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
176
ELISA
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
177
elix
elixir
178
EM
Emmetropia
179
EMG
Electromyogram, electromyography
180
ENG
Electronystagmography
181
ENT
Ear, nose, throat
182
EOM
Extraocular movement, muscles
183
EOMI
Extraocular movements intact
184
EPO, EP
erythropoietin
185
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
186
ERG
Electroretinography
187
ERV
Expiratory reserve volume
188
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
189
ESRD
end-stage renal disease
190
ESWL
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
191
ET
Esotropia
192
ETOH
Alcohol (ethanol)
193
F
Fahrenheit
194
FAP
Familial adenomatous polyposis
195
FBG
Fasting blood glucose
196
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
197
FC
Finger counting
198
FDA
Food and drug administration
199
FEV
Forced expiratory volume
200
FFP
Fresh frozen plasma
201
FHR
Fetal heart rate
202
FHT
Fetal heart tones
203
FMS
fibromyalgia syndrome
204
FPG
Fasting plasma glucose
205
FRC
Functional residual capacity
206
FSH
Follicle-stimulating hormone
207
FTI
Free thyroxine index
208
FTND
Full-term normal delivery
209
FTP
Full term pregnancy
210
FTSG
Full thickness skin graft
211
FUO
Fever of unknown origin
212
FVC
Forced vital capacity
213
Fx
Fracture
214
g
Gram
215
GA
gestational age
216
GAD
Generalized anxiety disorder
217
GC
gonococcus
218
GDM
Gestational diabetes mellitus
219
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
220
GFR
Glomerular filtration rate
221
GH
Growth hormone
222
GI
Gastrointestinal
223
GIFT
Gamete intrafallopian transfer
224
GTT
Glucose tolerance test
225
GU
Genitourinary
226
GYN
Gynecology
227
H&P
History and physical examination
228
HAV
Hepatitis A virus
229
Hb, Hgb
Hemoglobin
230
HbA1c
Hemoglobin A1c; glycated hemoglobin
231
HBV
Hepatitis B virus
232
hCG
Human chorionic gonadotropin
233
HCl
Hydrochloric acid
234
Hct, Ht
Hematocrit
235
HCV
Hepatitis C virus
236
HDL
High-density lipoprotein
237
HDN
Hemolytic disease of the newborn
238
HDV
Hepatitis D virus
239
HEV
Hepatitis E Virus
240
HEENT
Heads, eyes, ears, nose, throat
241
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
242
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
243
HL
Hearing level
244
HM
Hand movements
245
HNP
Herniated nucleus pulposus
246
h/o
History of
247
HPI
History of present illness
248
HPS
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
249
HPV
Human papillomavirus
250
HR
Heart rate
251
HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
252
hs
At bedtime
253
hs-CRP
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (test)
254
HSV
Herpes simplex virus
255
Ht, Hct
Hematocrit
256
HTN
Hypertension
257
Hx
History
258
Hz
Hertz
259
131I
Iodine-131
260
I&D
Incision and drainage
261
I&O
Intake and output
262
IABP
Intra-aortic balloon pump
263
IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease
264
IC
Inspiratory capacity
265
ICD
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
266
ICP
intracranial pressure
267
ICU
Intensive care unit
268
ID
Intradermal
269
IF
Intrinsic factor
270
IFG
impaired fasting blood glucose
271
Ig
immunoglobulin
272
IGRA
interferon-gamma release assay (test for TB)
273
IGT
Impaired glucose tolerance
274
IM
Intramuscularly; intramedullary
275
INH
Isoniazid
276
IOL
intraocular lens
277
IOP
intaocular pressure
278
IPPA
Inspection, palpitation, percussion, auscultation
279
IPPB
Intermittent positive pressure ventilation
280
IRV
Inspiratory reserve volume
281
ITP
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
282
IU
International unit
283
IUD
Intrauterine device
284
IV
Intravenously
285
IVC
Intravenous cholangiogram
286
IVCD
Intraventricular conduction delay
287
IVDA
Intravenous drug abuse
288
IVF
In vitro fertilization
289
IVP
Intravenous pyelogram
290
IVPB
Intravenous piggyback
291
IVU
Intravenous urography
292
JVP
Jugular venous pulse
293
K
Potassium
294
kg
Kilogram
295
km
Kilometer
296
KUB
Kidney, ureter, bladder
297
KVO
Keep vein open
298
L
Liter, lumbar, vertebra
299
LA
Long acting
300
LAD
Left anterior descending (coronary artery)
301
LAHB
Left anterior hemiblock
302
LDL
Low-density lipoprotein
303
LE
Lupus erythematosus
304
LES
Lower esophageal sphincter
305
LH
Luteinizing hormone
306
LL
Left lateral
307
LLE
Left lower extremity
308
LLL
Left lower lobe (of lung)
309
LLQ
Left lower quadrant
310
LMN
Lower motor neuron
311
LMP
Last menstrual period
312
LOC
Level of consciousness
313
LP
Lumbar puncture
314
LUE
Left upper extremity
315
LUL
Left upper lobe (of lung)
316
LUQ
Left upper quadrant
317
LV
Left ventricle
318
LVAD
Left ventricular assist device
319
LVEDP
Left ventricular end diastolic pressure
320
LVH
Left ventricular hypertrophy
321
Lytes
Electrolytes
322
m
Meter
323
MAOI
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
324
mcg
Microgram
325
MCH
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin
326
MCHC
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
327
mcL
Microliter
328
mcm
Micrometer
329
MCP
Metacarpophalangeal
330
MCV
Mean corpuscular volume
331
MDR
Multi-drug resistant
332
MDS
Myelodysplastic syndrome
333
MEDs
Medications
334
MEFR
maximal expiratory flow rate
335
MEN
Multiple endocrine neoplasia
336
mEq
milliequivalent
337
MET
metastasis
338
mg
milligram
339
MG
myasthenia gravis
340
MHT
Menopausal hormone therapy
341
MI
Myocardial infarction
342
MID
Multi-infarct dementia
343
mL
milliliter
344
mm
Millimeter
345
MMFR
Maximum midexpiratory flow rate
346
mm Hg
Millimeters of mercury
347
MMT
Manual muscle testing
348
MN
Myoneural
349
MR
Mitral regurgitation, reflux
350
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging
351
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
352
MS
Mitral stenosis; multiple sclerosis
353
MTP
metatarsophalangeal
354
MUGA
Multiple-gated acquisition scan
355
MVP
Mitral valve prolapse
356
MVR
Mitral valve replacement
357
Na
Sodium
358
NAA
Nucleic acid amplification (test for TB)
359
NAD
No apparent distress
360
NB
Newborn
361
NCCAM
National center for complementary and alternative medicine
362
NG
Nasogastric
363
NGU
Nongonococcal urethritis
364
NHL
Non-hodgkin lymphoma
365
NICU
Neonatal intensive care unit, neurological intensive care unit
366
NKDA
No known drug allergies
367
NMJ
Neuromuscular junction
368
NPH
Neutral protamine hagedorn (insulin)
369
NPH
Normal pressure hydrocephalus
370
NPO
Nothing by mouth
371
NRC
Normal retinal correspondence
372
NREM
Non rapid eye movement (sleep)
373
NS, N/S
Normal saline
374
NSAIDs
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
375
NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
376
NV
Near vision
377
N/V, N&V, n&v
Nausea, vomiting
378
N/V/D
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
379
O2
Oxygen
380
OA
Osteoarthritis
381
OB
Obstetrics
382
OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder
383
ODS
Office of dietary supplements
384
OGTT
Oral glucose tolerance test
385
OI
Osteogenesis imperfecta
386
OL
Otolaryngology
387
OOB
Out of bed
388
OM
Otitis media
389
ORIF
Open reduction internal fixation
390
ORL
Otorhinolaryngology
391
Ortho,ORTH
Orthopedics
392
OT
Occupational therapy
393
OTC
Over the counter
394
P
After (post)
395
p
Pulse
396
PA
Posteroanterior, physician assistant
397
PAC
Premature atrial contraction
398
PaCO2
Arterial partial pressure of carbon monoxide
399
PACU
Post anesthesia care unit
400
PaO2
Arterial partial pressure of oxygen
401
PAP
Pulmonary arterial pressure
402
pc
after meals
403
PCA
Patient controlled analgesia
404
PCI
Percutaneous coronary intervention
405
PCL
Posterior cruciate ligament
406
PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
407
PCP
Pneumocystis pneumonia
408
PCV
Packed cell volume
409
PCWP
Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
410
PDA
Patent ductus arteriosus
411
PDD
Pervasive developmental disorder
412
PDR
Physician’s desk reference
413
PE
Physical Examination
414
PEEP
Positive and expiratory pressure
415
PEFR
Peak expiratory flow rate
416
PEG
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
417
PEP
Protein electrophoresis
418
PERRLA
Pupils equal, regular, react to light and accommodation
419
PET
Positron emission tomography
420
PFT
Pulmonary function test
421
pH
Hydrogen ion concentration
422
PICC
Peripherally inserted central catheter
423
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
424
PIH
Pregnancy induced hypertension
425
PIP
Proximal interphalangeal
426
PKU
Phenylketonuria
427
PMH
Past medical history
428
PMI
Point of maximal impulse
429
PMN
Polymorphonuclear neutrophil
430
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
431
PND
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
432
PNS
Peripheral nervous system
433
PO, po
By mouth, orally
434
Poly Polymorph
Neutrophil
435
PONV
Postoperative nausea and vomiting
436
postop, PostOp
Postoperative
437
PP
Postprandial caftermeals)
438
PPD
Purified protein derivative (TB test)
439
PPI
Proton pump inhibitor
440
Preop
Preoperative
441
PRL
Prolactin
442
prn
as needed
443
PSA
Prostate-specific antigen
444
PSF
Posterior spinal fusion
445
PSS
Physiologic saline solution; progressive systemic sclerosis
446
PSVT
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
447
pt
Patient
448
PT
Physical therapy/therapist
449
PT, pro-time
Prothrombin time
450
PTCA
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
451
PTH
Parathyroid hormone
452
PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder
453
PTT
Partial thromboplastin time
454
PUVA
Psoralen ultraviolet A
455
PVC
Premature ventricular contraction
456
PVD
Peripheral vascular disease
457
PYP
Pyrophosphate
458
Qam
Every morning
459
Qh
Every hour
460
q_h
Every _ hours
461
q.i.d, qid
Four times a day
462
QNS
Quantity not sufficient
463
QS
Quantity sufficient
464
R
Respiration
465
RA
rheumatoid arthritis
466
RAIU
Radioactive iodine uptake
467
RAS
Reticular activating system
468
RATx
Radiation therapy
469
RBC
Red blood cell; red blood count
470
RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
471
REM
Rapid eye movement sleep
472
RIA
radioimmunoassay
473
RICE
Rest, ice, compression, elevation
474
RL
Right lateral
475
RLE
Right lower extremity
476
RLL
Right lower lobe ( of lung )
477
RLQ
Right lower quadrant
478
RLS
Restless leg syndrome
479
RML
Right middle lobe (lung)
480
R/O
Rule out
481
ROM
Range of motion
482
ROS
Review of systems
483
RSI
Repetitive strain injury
484
RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus
485
RTC
Rotator cuff
486
RUE
Right upper extremity
487
RUL
Right upper lobe (of lung)
488
RUQ
Right upper quadrant
489
RV
Residual volume
490
Rx
Drug, prescription, therapy
491
s with a line over it
Without
492
S
Sacral; sacrum
493
S1
First heart sound
494
S2
Second heart sound
495
SA
Sustained action; sinoatrial
496
SARS
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
497
SBE
Subacute bacterial endocarditis
498
sc
Without correction
499
SC,SQ, subcut
Subcutaneous (ly)
500
SCLE
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
501
seg
Neutrophils
502
SERM
Selective estrogen receptor modulator
503
SG
Specific gravity
504
SIADH
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
505
SIDS
Sudden infant death syndrome
506
SITS
Rotator cuff muscles- Suprasinatous, infraspinatus, teres minor, Subscapularis
507
SK
Streptokinase
508
SL
Sublingual
509
SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus
510
SPECT
Single photon emission computed tomography
511
SPF
Sun protector factor
512
SpO2
Oxygen percent saturation
513
SR
Sustained release
514
ss with a line over it
Half
515
SSEP
Somatosensory evoked potential
516
SSRI
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
517
ST
Speech threshold
518
staph
Staphylococcus
519
STAT
immediately
520
STD
Sexually transmitted disease
521
STI
Sexually transmitted infection
522
strep
Streptococcus
523
STSG
Split-thickness skin graft
524
supp
suppository
525
susp
Suspension
526
SVD
Spontaneous vaginal delivery
527
SVT
Supraventricular tachycardia
528
T
temperature, thoracic vertebra
529
T1DM
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
530
T2DM
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
531
T3
triiodothyronine
532
T4
Thyroxine (tetraiodothyronine)
533
T7
Free thyroxine index
534
T&A
Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy (tonsils and adenoids removal surgery)
535
tab
tablet
536
TAH
Total abdominal hysterectomy
537
TB
Tuberculosis
538
TBG
Thyroxine-binding globulin
539
TBI
Traumatic brain injury; thrombolytic brain infarction
540
99mTc
Technetium-99m
541
TCA
Tricyclic antidepressant
542
TEE
Transesophageal echocardiography
543
TGV
Thoracic gas volume
544
THA
Total hip athroplasty
545
THP
Total hip precautions
546
THR
Total hip replacement
547
TIA
Transient ischemic attack
548
t.i.d, tid
Three times a day
549
tinct
Tincture
550
TKA
Total knee athroplasty
551
TKO
To keep on
552
TLC
Total lung capacity
553
Tm
Maximal transport capacity; tubular maximum
554
TM
Tympanic membrane
555
Tn
Troponin
556
TNM
(Primary) tumor, (regional lymph) nodes, (distant) metastases
557
TMJ
Temporomandibular joint
558
tPA
Tissue plasminogen activator
559
TPN
Total parenteral nutrition
560
TPR
Temperature,pulse,respiration
561
TPUR
Transperineal urethral resection
562
TSE
Testicular self-examination
563
TSH
Thyroid stimulating hormone
564
TSS
Toxic shock syndrome
565
T(C)T
Thrombin clotting time
566
TTP
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
567
TTS
Temporary threshold shift
568
TUIP
Transurethral incision of the prostate
569
TV
Tidal volume
570
Tx
Traction
571
U
unit
572
UA
Urinalysis
573
UC
Uterine contractions
574
UFE
Uterine fibroid embolization
575
UG
Urogenital
576
UGI
Upper gastrointestinal
577
UMN
Upper motor neuron
578
ung
Ointment
579
URI
Upper respiratory infection
580
USP
United States Pharmacopeia
581
UTI
Urinary tract infection
582
UTP
Uterine term pregnancy
583
UV
Ultraviolet
584
UVA
Ultraviolet A
585
UVB
Ultraviolet light b
586
VA
Visual acuity
587
VAC
Vacuum-assisted closure
588
VAD
Ventricular assist device
589
VBAC
Vaginal birth after cesarean section
590
VC
Vital capacity
591
VD
Veneral disease
592
VDRL
Ventral disease research laboratory
593
VEP
Visual evoked potential
594
VF
Ventricular fibrillation, visual field
595
V fib
Ventricular fibrillation
596
VLDL
Very low density lipoprotein
597
VPC
Ventricular premature complexes
598
VRSA
Vancomycin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
599
VS
Vital signs
600
VSD
Ventricular septal defect
601
VT
Ventricular tachycardia
602
VTE
Venous thromboembolism
603
VTG
Thoracic gas volume
604
vWF
von Willebrand factor
605
WBC
White blood cell count
606
WD
Well developed
607
WNL
Within normal limits
608
w/o
Without
609
WPW
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
610
x
Times
611
XT
exotropia
612
YO,y/o
years old; year-old
613
ZIFT
Zygote intrafallopian transfer
614
IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome
615
IPPV
Intermittent positive pressure ventilation
616
Ph
Philadelphia Chromosome
617
TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate
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