Med Term 1101 Peterson > Unit 4: Integumentary System - Abbreviations > Flashcards
ABCDE
mnemonic for assessing skin lesions for cancer risk: Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving
BCC
basal Cell carcinoma
Bx
biopsy
decub
decubitus ulcer, due to prolonged pressure, bedsores, pressure ulcers.
Derm
dermatology
I&D
incision and drainage
ID
intradermal
IM
intramuscular
SC
subcutaneous
SQ
subcutaneous
subQ
subcutaneous
SCC
squamous cell carcinoma
ung
ointment