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01/23/2013
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Term
AAD
 Definition
American Academy of Dermatology
Term
ALL
 Definition
acute lymphocytic leukemia
Term
ARDMS
 Definition
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Term
ARRT
 Definition
American Registry fo Radiologic Technologists
Term
ASRT
 Definition
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAT
 Definition
computed axial tomography
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CCU
 Definition
critical care unit
Term
CE
 Definition
cardiac enlargement
Term
CT
 Definition
computed tomography
Term
cTnl and cTnT
 Definition
Trophonin I and Troponin T
(serum cardiac proteins indicating myocardial injury)
Term
Diff
 Definition
differential white blood cell count
Term
DMS
 Definition
diagnostic medical sonography
Term
ECG, EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
FDG
 Definition
fluorodeoxyglucose
Term
ECHO
 Definition
echocardiogram
Term
GA
 Definition
gastric analysis
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
Hct
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
Hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
mm3, cu mm
 Definition
millemeter cubed, cubic millimeter
Term
mmol/L
 Definition
millimole per Liter
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
ms
 Definition
millisecond
Term
PET
 Definition
positron emission tomography
Term
Ra
 Definition
radium
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blooc cell (count)
Term
RDCS
 Definition
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Term
RDMS
 Definition
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Term
RT
 Definition
Registered Technologist
Term
RT (MR)
 Definition
registered technologist (magnetic resonance imaging)
Term
RT (N)
 Definition
registered technologist (neuclear medicine)
Term
RT (R)
 Definition
registered technologist (radiography)
Term
RT (S)
 Definition
registered technologist (sonography)
Term
RT (T)
 Definition
registered technologist (radiation theraphy)
Term
RVT
 Definition
registered vascular technologist
Term
SPECT
 Definition
single photon emission coomputed tomography
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood cell/count
Term
XR
 Definition
x-ray
Term
adj
 Definition
adjective
Term
ER
 Definition
emergency room
Term
Gr
 Definition
Greek
Term
HSV-1, HSV-I
 Definition
herpes simplex virus 1
Term
HSV-2, HSV-II
 Definition
herpes simplex virus 2
Term
L
 Definition
Latin
Term
n
 Definition
noun
Term
pl
 Definition
plural
Term
s
 Definition
singular
Term
v
 Definition
verb
Term
VAR
 Definition
varicella zoster vaccine (chickenpox vaccine)
Term
VZV
 Definition
varicella zoster virus
Term
PA
 Definition
Physician Assistant
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Term
ASCP
 Definition
american society of cllinical pathology
Term
BX, Bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term
BCC
 Definition
basal cell carcinoma
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
Ca
 Definition
calcium
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer
Term
CIS
 Definition
carcinoma in situ
Term
CLA
 Definition
certified laboratory assistant
Term
CM, cm
 Definition
centimeter
Term
CP
 Definition
cerebral palsy
Term
CSF
 Definition
cerbrospinal fluid
Term
CV
 Definition
cardiovascular
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalography, electroencephalogram
Term
END
 Definition
electroneurodiagnostic
Term
ENG
 Definition
electronystagmography
Term
EP
 Definition
evoked potential
Term
HA
 Definition
headache
Term
HCVD
 Definition
hypertensive cardiovascular idsease
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
MBD
 Definition
minimal brain dysfunction
Term
met., metas., mets.
 Definition
metastasis/metastases
Term
MLT
 Definition
medical laboratory technician
Term
mm
 Definition
millimeter
Term
mmHg
 Definition
millimeters of murcury (pressure)
Term
MT
 Definition
medical technologist
Term
NCS
 Definition
nerve conduction studies
Term
PSG
 Definition
polosomnography
Term
RT
 Definition
radiotherapy
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
AOA
 Definition
American Osteopathic Association
Term
C1-C7
 Definition
cervical vertebrae 1-7
Term
CPD
 Definition
cephalopelvic disproportion
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
cysto
 Definition
cystoscopy
Term
DDS
 Definition
doctor of dental surgery/dentist
Term
DO
 Definition
doctor of osteopathy
Term
DTs
 Definition
delirium trements
Term
FAS
 Definition
fetal alcohol syndrome
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
H2O
 Definition
water
Term
IPV
 Definition
inactivated polio vaccine
Term
L1-L5
 Definition
lumbar vertebrae 1-5
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant/abdomen
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant/abdomen
Term
OA
 Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
OMT
 Definition
osteopathic manipulative therapy
Term
ORTHO (ORTH)
 Definition
orthopedics/orthopedist
Term
PPS
 Definition
post-polio syndrome
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy/therapist
Term
RA
 Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quatrant/abdomen
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quatrant/abdomen
Term
T1-T12
 Definition
thoracic vertebrae 1-12
Term
AA
 Definition
alcoholics anonymous
Term
ACOA
 Definition
adult children of alcoholics
Term
AD
 Definition
right ear, auris dextra
Term
AFB
 Definition
acid-fast bacillus
Term
Al-Anon
 Definition
AA support group for spouses of alcoholics
Term
Ala-Teen
 Definition
AA support group for children of alcoholics
Term
AS
 Definition
left ear, auris sinistra
Term
AU
 Definition
both ears, auris uterque
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
.
C
 Definition
celcius degrees
Term
C&S
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbondioxide
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
.
F
 Definition
fahrenheit degrees
Term
FAS
 Definition
fetal alcohol syndrome
Term
GB
 Definition
gallbladder
Term
GNID
 Definition
gram-negative intracellular diplococcus
Term
HBV
 Definition
hepatitis B virus
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HPV
 Definition
human papillomavirus
Term
HSV
 Definition
herpes simplex virus
Term
Ht
 Definition
height
Term
HUS
 Definition
hemorrhagiv uremic syndrome
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
mcg
 Definition
micrograms
Term
mg
 Definition
milligrams
Term
MRSA
 Definition
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureas
Term
MTD
 Definition
right eardrum
Term
MTS
 Definition
leaft eardrum
Term
NVS
 Definition
neurologic vital signs
Term
OM
 Definition
otitis media
Term
O&P
 Definition
ova and parasites
Term
P
 Definition
pulse
Term
PAR
 Definition
pernennial allergic rhinitis
Term
R
 Definition
restiration/rate
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
SIDS
 Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term
SOB
 Definition
short/shortness of breath
Term
staph
 Definition
staphylococcus
Term
strep
 Definition
streptococcus
Term
T,temp
 Definition
temperature
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
VS
 Definition
vital signs (R,P, R, BP)
Term
Wt
 Definition
weight
Term
.
_ _
 Definition
degree symbol
Term
AID
 Definition
artificial insemination (donor's sperm)
Term
AIH
 Definition
artificial insemination (husband's sperm)
Term
BPH
 Definition
benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy)
Term
CIS
 Definition
carcinoma in situ
Term
cysto
 Definition
cystoscopy
Term
D&C
 Definition
diltion and currettage
Term
ESRD
 Definition
end-stage renal disease
Term
F
 Definition
female
Term
GYN
 Definition
gynecology (ist)
Term
HSG
 Definition
hysterosalpingogram
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous pyelogram
Term
KUB
 Definition
kidney ureter bladder
Term
M
 Definition
male
Term
MD
 Definition
doctor of medicie
Term
Pap
 Definition
papanicolaou test (smear)
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PSA
 Definition
prostate specific antigen
Term
RPG
 Definition
retrograde pyelogram
Term
sp gr, SpG
 Definition
specific gravity
Term
TAH
 Definition
total abdominao hysterectomy
Term
TSE
 Definition
testicular self-exam
Term
TUR(P)
 Definition
transurethral resetion (prostate)
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
ALT
 Definition
alanine aminotransferase (liver enzyme)
Term
AST
 Definition
aspartate aminotransferase (liver enzyme)
Term
BE
 Definition
barium enema
Term
bid
 Definition
twice a day (bis in die)
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
Chol
 Definition
cholesterol
Term
EGD
 Definition
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Term
ERCP
 Definition
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Term
FOB
 Definition
fecal occult blood
Term
GB
 Definition
gallbladder
Term
GERD
 Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrintestinal
Term
HAV
 Definition
hepatitis A virus
Term
HBV
 Definition
hepatitis B virus
Term
HCl
 Definition
hydrochloric acid
Term
HCV
 Definition
hepatitis C virus
Term
HDL
 Definition
high density lipoproteins
Term
Hep B
 Definition
hepatitis B vaccine
Term
H. pylori
 Definition
Helicobacter pylori
Term
IBS
 Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
Term
LDH
 Definition
lactate dehydrogenase (cardiac enzyme)
Term
LDL
 Definition
low density lipoproteins
Term
mg
 Definition
milligram
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NPO, npo
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
PO
 Definition
by mouth (per os), orally
Term
AANA
 Definition
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Term
AART
 Definition
American Association of Rehabilitation Therapy
Term
ACPMR
 Definition
American Congress of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Term
ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
AOD
 Definition
arterial occulsive disease
Term
ANS
 Definition
autonomic nervous system
Term
APTA
 Definition
American Physical Therapy Association
Term
AS
 Definition
arteriosclerosis
Term
ASCVD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Term
ASHD
 Definition
arteriosclerotic heart disease
Term
C1-C8
 Definition
cervical spinal nerve pairs
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
CRNA
 Definition
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Term
C-section
 Definition
cesarean section
Term
EMG
 Definition
electromyogram
Term
HA
 Definition
headache, hearing aid
Term
Hct
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
HDL
 Definition
high-density lipoproteins
Term
Hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
IV
 Definition
intravaneous
Term
L1-L5
 Definition
lunbar spinal nerve pairs
Term
MD
 Definition
muscular dystrophy, medical doctor
Term
MFT
 Definition
muscle function test
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
MS
 Definition
multiple sclerosis, morphine sulfate
Term
NVS
 Definition
neurologic vital signs
Term
OCD
 Definition
obsessive-compulsive disorder
Term
PND
 Definition
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, postnasal drip
Term
PNS
 Definition
peripheral nervous systerm
Term
pro time, pt
 Definition
prothrombin time
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy
Term
RPh
 Definition
Registerd Pharmacist
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
S1-S5
 Definition
sacral spinal nerve pairs
Term
SOB
 Definition
shorness of breath
Term
T1-T12 (D1-D12)
 Definition
thoracic spinal nerve pairs, same a sdorsal spinal nerve pairs
Term
TENS
 Definition
transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation
Term
a
 Definition
before (ante)
Term
AD
 Definition
right ear (auris dextra)
Term
AP
 Definition
anterior to posterior
Term
AS
 Definition
left ear (auris sinstra)
Term
AU
 Definition
both ears (auris uterque)
Term
AX
 Definition
axillary
Term
Bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term
CT
 Definition
computed tomography
Term
DRG
 Definition
diagnostic-related group
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis, diagnoses
Term
ESRD
 Definition
end-stage renal disease
Term
ERCP
 Definition
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Term
Hx
 Definition
history
Term
LAT
 Definition
lateral
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOA
 Definition
left ociput anterior
Term
LPO
 Definition
left posterior oblique
Term
OD
 Definition
right eye (ocula dextra)
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye(ocula sinistra)
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
Term
OU
 Definition
both eyes (ocula uterque), each eye
Term
PA
 Definition
posterior to anterior
Term
p
 Definition
after (post)
Term
Px
 Definition
prognosis, prognoses
Term
ROP
 Definition
right occiput posterior
Term
RPO
 Definition
right posterior oblique
Term
RPR, VDRL
 Definition
syphilis test (blood test)
Term
STD,STI
 Definition
sexually transmitted disease (infection)
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
VD
 Definition
venereal disease (old use STD)
Term
t
 Definition
death
Term
um, mcm
 Definition
micrometer
Term
2 h pc, 2 hr pc, 2 pc
 Definition
two hours postcibum/ after meal
Term
2 h pg, 2 hr pg, 2 pg
 Definition
two hours postglucose/ after drinking glucose
Term
2 h pp, 2 hr pp, 2 pp
 Definition
two hours postprandial/ after meal
Term
Ab 1,2,3, AB
 Definition
abortion (number of)
Term
bid
 Definition
bis in die, twice a day
Term
Ca
 Definition
calacium
Term
cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
cm
 Definition
centimeter
Term
CST
 Definition
certified surgical technologist
Term
D/W
 Definition
destrose in water
Term
DPT, DTP, DTaP
 Definition
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (vaccine)
Term
exc
 Definition
excision
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
FME
 Definition
full mouth extraction
Term
grav 1,2,3
 Definition
pregnancy (number of)
Term
GHB
 Definition
glycosylated hemoglobin
Term
GTT
 Definition
glucose tolerance test (3 hr-5hr)
Term
Hb A1c, Hgb A1c
 Definition
Hemoglobin A1c (test)
Term
HepB
 Definition
hepatitis B vaccine
Term
Hib
 Definition
Haemophilus influenza vaccine
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HPV
 Definition
human papilloma virus
Term
hs
 Definition
hour of sleep, bed time
Term
I&D
 Definition
incision and drainage
Term
IDDM
 Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
IPV
 Definition
inactivated polio-virus vaccine (injectable)
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
LAVH
 Definition
laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy
Term
mcg, ug
 Definition
micrograms
Term
mg
 Definition
milligram
Term
mgdl or mg/dL
 Definition
milligram/deciliter
Term
ml or mL
 Definition
milliliter
Term
mm
 Definition
millimeter
Term
MMR
 Definition
measles, mumps, rubella (vaccine)
Term
mono
 Definition
mononucleosis
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline (isotonic saline)
Term
para 1,2,3
 Definition
live births past 20 weeks gestation (numbers of)
Term
PCV
 Definition
pneumoncoccal vaccine
Term
PTCA
 Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Term
q 2 h, q 2 hr, q 2
 Definition
quaque 2 hora, every 2 hours
Term
qid
 Definition
quarter in die, four times a day
Term
SA, S&A
 Definition
sugar and acetone
Term
Td
 Definition
Tetanus toxoid (vaccine)
Term
tid
 Definition
ter in die, three times a day
Term
Var
 Definition
chickenpox vaccine
Term
A, B, O, AB
 Definition
blood types
Term
AAMA
 Definition
American Association of Medical Assistants
Term
ARDMS
 Definition
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Term
c
 Definition
with
Term
cath
 Definition
catheter
Term
cm
 Definition
centimeter
Term
CMA
 Definition
certified medical assistant
Term
C&S, C and S
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
ftm
 Definition
female to male
Term
inf
 Definition
infusion
Term
met., metas., mets.
 Definition
metastasis/metastases
Term
mtf
 Definition
male to female
Term
RDMS
 Definition
registered diagnostic medical sonographer
Term
s
 Definition
without
Term
subcu, subq, sc
 Definition
subcutaneously
Term
trans
 Definition
transverse
Term
TURP
 Definition
trans-urethral resection of the prostate
Term
US
 Definition
ultrasound
Term
UV
 Definition
ultraviolet
Term
XM
 Definition
cross match
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as desired
Term
AID
 Definition
artificial insemination by donor's sperm
Term
AIH
 Definition
artificial insemination by husband's sperm
Term
am A.M.
 Definition
morning, before noon
Term
bid
 Definition
twice a day
Term
caps
 Definition
capsules
Term
CRNA
 Definition
certified registered nurse anesthetist
Term
DAW
 Definition
dispense as written
Term
exc
 Definition
excision
Term
gt/gtt, gtts
 Definition
drop/drops
Term
I&O
 Definition
intake and output
Term
IABP
 Definition
intra-aortic balloon pump
Term
ID
 Definition
intradermal, identification
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
inf
 Definition
infusion
Term
instill
 Definition
instillation
Term
IU
 Definition
international unit
Term
IUD
 Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
LPN
 Definition
licensed practical nurse
Term
MSN
 Definition
Masters of Science in Nursing
Term
NP
 Definition
nurse practitioner
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
pm, P.M.
 Definition
after noon
Term
postop
 Definition
postoperative
Term
PO
 Definition
by mouth
Term
prn
 Definition
as needed or required
Term
RN
 Definition
registered nurse
Term
sc, subcu, sq, cubq
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
tab
 Definition
tablets
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
I, II, III, IV, V
 Definition
one, two, three, four, five death
Term
t
 Definition
death
Term
ABG
 Definition
arterial blood gases
Term
AD
 Definition
right ear (auris dexter)
Term
AHIMA
 Definition
American Health Information Management Association
Term
AS
 Definition
left ear (auris sinister)
Term
CO2
 Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
COLD
 Definition
chronic obstructive lung disease
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CRT
 Definition
certified respiratory therapist
Term
DC
 Definition
doctor of chiropractic medicine
Term
DPM
 Definition
doctor of podiatric medicine
Term
HIPPA
 Definition
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
IS
 Definition
incentive spirometer
Term
NBRC
 Definition
National Board of Respiratory Care
Term
NMT
 Definition
nebulizing mist treatment
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
PD
 Definition
pulmonary disease
Term
PE
 Definition
pulmonary edema, physical exam, pulmonary embolism
Term
Peds
 Definition
pediatrics
Term
PFT
 Definition
pulmonary function test
Term
PND
 Definition
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, postnasal drip
Term
R
 Definition
respiration (rate)
Term
RHIA
 Definition
registered health information administrator
Term
RRT
 Definition
registered respiratory therapist
Term
RT
 Definition
respiratory therapist
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TC & DB
 Definition
turn, cough, and deep breath
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
RHIT
 Definition
registered health information technician
Term
AMB
 Definition
ambulate, ambulatory
Term
AOTA
 Definition
American Occupational Therapy Association
Term
C1, C2, C3-7
 Definition
cervical vertebrae 1-7
Term
DPM
 Definition
podiatrist (doctor of podiatric medicine)
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
FxBB
 Definition
fracture of both bones
Term
L1, L2, L3-5
 Definition
lumbar vertebrae 1-5
Term
LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
Lt, L
 Definition
left
Term
OREF
 Definition
open reduction external fixation
Term
ORIF
 Definition
open reduction internal fixation
Term
ORTH
 Definition
orthopedist, orthopedics
Term
OTR
 Definition
registered occupational therapist
Term
rt, R
 Definition
right
Term
T1, T2, T3-12
 Definition
thoracic vertebrae 1-12
Term
y/o, yr
 Definition
year(s) ole, year(s)
Term
ACTH
 Definition
adrenocorticotropic hormone
Term
AOA
 Definition
American Optometric Association
Term
COA
 Definition
certified ophthalmic assistant
Term
COMT
 Definition
certified ophthalmic medical technologist
Term
COT
 Definition
certified ophthalmic technician
Term
d, D
 Definition
diopter
Term
EMT
 Definition
emergency medical technician
Term
EMT-P
 Definition
EMT-paramedic
Term
ENT
 Definition
ear, nose, throat
Term
EOMI
 Definition
extraocular movement intact (muscles)
Term
FSH
 Definition
follicle-stimulating hormone
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
HCG
 Definition
human chorionic gonadotropin
Term
IJV
 Definition
internal jugular view
Term
L&A, L and A
 Definition
light and accommodation
Term
laser
 Definition
light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
Term
mg
 Definition
milligram(s), (0.001 gram)
Term
mm
 Definition
millimeter(s), (0.001 meter)
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
OAG
 Definition
open-angle glaucoma
Term
OB
 Definition
obstetrician, obstetrics
Term
OD
 Definition
right eye (oculus dexter)
Term
OD
 Definition
doctor of optometry
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye (oculus sinster)
Term
OU
 Definition
both eyes (oculus uterque)
Term
PERRLA
 Definition
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
Term
T3, T4
 Definition
triiodothyronine, tetraiodothyronine (thyroid function tests)
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
TSH
 Definition
thyroid-stimulating hormone
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