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DEX — (DXT) Blood Sugar
A&OX4 — alert and oriented, times 4
A&OX3 — alert and oriented, times 3
CEIOL — Cataract extraction with intraocular lens placement
MCGTT — microdrop
A FIB — atrial fibrillation
BMBX — Bone marrow biopsy
FTNVD — full term normal vaginal delivery
ELLSCS — elective lower segment caesarean section
HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
FMLA — Family Medical Leave Act
NSVD — Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
THR — Total Hip Replacement
PTBD — Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
INSTR — Instruct
CAOX4 — Conscious
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
IQ — Intelligence Quotient
SITREP — Situation Report
PRN — ''pro re nata'' (Latin, "for the emergency", "as needed")
CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
CT — Computed Tomography
Q12H — Every 12 Hours
EMLSCS — emergency lower segment Caesarean section
UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction
HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
IOP — intra-orifice pressure
ASC-H — atypical squamous cells – cannot exclude HSIL
GPL — George Palade Laboratories
Mφ — macrophage
PCIOL — Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation
DOB — Date Of Birth
EMBX — endometrial biopsy
ESM — Ejection Systolic Murmur
TIB-FIB — tibia and fibula
ECG — Electrocardiogram
G-B SYN — Guillain-Barre syndrome
SMA-6 — six-channel serum multiple analysis
FISH — Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
SAPS II — simplified acute physiology score
U&E — urea and electrolytes (blood test)
RFQ — Request For Quotation
BRBPR — Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
V-FIB — Ventricular Fibrillation
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide

FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
EVD — External Ventricular Drain
IVSS — intravenous soluset
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
WRD — word
C-SSRS — Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
NT-PROBNP — N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
PRA — Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
ASPECTS — Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
WHO — World Health Organization
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
X-MATCH — crossmatch
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
HCO3 — Bicarbonate
LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
OHTN — ocular hypertension
D BIL — direct bilirubin
BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
QC — Quality Control
HA — Hypertonia arterialis
NISS — New Injury Severity Score
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
AD — Right Ear
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
BMI — Body Mass Index
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
AAOX3 — awake, alert, and oriented, times 3
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand
SSN — Social Security Number
KIV — Keep In View
PREME — premature infant
PERRLA — pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
T.S.T.H. — too sick to send home
ME — Medical Examiner
GI — Gastrointestinal
MG — Magnesium
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
REG — Regular

CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
CV — Curriculum Vitae
A — Alanine
CGI — Clinical Global Impression
V-TACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
SMA-7 — serum metabolic assay
AS — Aortic Stenosis
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
KVO — Keep Vein Open
ER — Emergency Room
HLD — Hyperlipidemia
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
ADM — Admission
INT — Internal
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
RBC — Red Blood Cell
PMH — Past Medical History
CNS — Central Nervous System
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
NP — Nurse Practitioner
POST — Posterior
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
TB — Tuberculosis
NKA — No Known Allergies
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
D — Day
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
A FLUT — atrial flutter
ESRD — End Stage Renal Disease (US Federal Program)
PT — Physical Therapy
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
HD — High Density
H — Hour
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications

KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
ACS — American Cancer Society
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
C/W — Consistent With
PPX — Prophylaxis
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
LOL — Little Old Lady
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
Q.M.T. — every month
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
AMP — Ampere
GH — Growth Hormone
GR — Grain
CA — Calcium
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
LFT — Liver Function Test
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
CC — Chief Complaint
GU — Genitourinary
ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
IV — Intravenous
CBC — Complete Blood Count
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
BPM — Beats Per Minute
CR — Creatinine
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
CO — Cardiac Output
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
AP — Accounts Payable
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
W/O — Without
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
IM — Intramuscular
DME — Durable Medical Equipment
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

OR — Operating Room
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
DX — Diagnosis
PA — Physician Assistant
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
OD — Overdraft
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
Q6H — Every 6 Hours
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
HOTN — Hypotension
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
FX — Fracture
RFP — Request For Proposal
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
SD — Standard Deviation
H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole
AMA — Against Medical Advice
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
NAD — No Acute Distress
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
CCU — Coronary Care Unit
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
NB — Newborn
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
CST — Contraction Stress Test
CO — Carbon Monoxide
LCX — Left Circumflex Artery
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
AAT — Activity As Tolerated
OT — Occupational Therapy
GPA — Grade Point Average
FA — Fatty Acid
Ψ — psychiatry
C-SECTION — cesarean section
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
BP — Blood Pressure

TLC — Total Lung Capacity
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
WCC — White Cell Count
MN — Midnight
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
TV — Television
SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
NM — Nanometer
PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
TX — Treatment (medical)
TBS — Tablespoon
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
PIO — Public Information Office
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
TPA — Third Party Administrator
AKA — Also Know As
NO — Nitric Oxide
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
ED — Emergency Department
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
R — Right
KG — Kilogram
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
QS — Quantity Sufficient
CHG — Change
BMA — British Medical Association
CAG — Coronary Angiography
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
LAB — Laboratory
IPM — Integrated Pest Management
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
CBD — Common Bile Duct
H→S — heel-to-shin test
OP — Office of the President
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase

SGT — Sergeant
P — Pressure
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
RM — Room
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
OPD — Outpatient Department
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
K CAL — kilocalorie
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
TRP — Tryptophan
IX — Investigation
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
P — Pulse
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
BS — Blood Sugar
W — White
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
TBC — Tuberculosis
NGTD — Negative to Date
DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
M — Male
DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test
INH — Isoniazid
RIS — Radiology Information System
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
CTA — Clear To Auscultation (medical; lungs)
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease

NYHA — New York Heart Association
INST — Institute
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
BA E — barium enema
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
HGB — Hemoglobin
AM — Ante Meridian
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
OPS — Operations
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
L — Liter
AG — Antigen
DOA — dead on arrival
IRB — Institutional Review Board
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
DCF — Data Clarification Form
CR — Chromium
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
S/P — Status Post
QT — Quart
PE — Physical Education
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
HCT — Hematocrit
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia
CYN — Canyon
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
POA — Power Of Attorney
DA — Dopamine
CRO — Contract Research Organization
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
DSG — Dressing
BSL — Biosafety Level
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
RN — Registered Nurse
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption

NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program
E — Epinephrine
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
A — Artery
CRIT — hematoCRIT
H202 — hydrogen peroxide
DM — Diabetes mellitus
ARG — Arginine
C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
ATB — antibiotic
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
Q.WK. — weekly
BMD — Bone Mineral Density
RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
EXEC — Executive
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
MED — Medical
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
RX — Treatment
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual
LAT — Lateral
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
TLS — Transport Layer Security
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
MOL — Mole
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
BE — Barium Enema
AX — Axis
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
HPF — High-Power Field
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
AMT — Amount
AC — Anterior Chamber
FU — Follow-Up

ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
H — Hydrogen
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
SYS — System
TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
DL — Deciliter
PPM — parts per million
BA — Barium
CRF — Case Report Form
H/A — Headache
KCL — Potassium Chloride
NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
MR — Mental Retardation
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
FBC — Full Blood Count
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
HA5 — 5% homatropine
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
MSO4 — morphine sulfate
A.H. — every other hour
ROM — Range Of Motion
WB — Whole Blood
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
ABD — Abdomen
PT — Prothrombin Time
US — Ultrasound
CA — Carcinoma
CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
N — Asparagine
ALI — Acute Lung Injury
MT — Mountain
BSA — Body Surface Area
FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
GP — General Practitioner
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance
ACH — Acetylcholine
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion

SDS — Safety Data Sheet
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement
SCR — Serum Creatinine
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
AHA — American Hospital Association
QOD — Every Other Day
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
IT — Intrathecal
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
ETOH — Ethanol
HBD — Has Been Drinking
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
ER — Estrogen Receptor
PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
PDC — Professional Development Center
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
TSP — Teaspoon
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
CL — Clearance
UDS — Urine Drug Screen
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width
BI — Brain Injury
ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
CL — Contact Lens
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
SUPP — suppository
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
ASN — Asparagine
BPD — Biparietal Diameter
HB — Hemoglobin
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
SVC — Service
WMA — World Medical Association
D LOCKER — Diving Locker
L — Leucine
REP — Representative
L&D — Labor and Delivery
EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome

UR — Utilization Review
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
RT — Reverse Transcription
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
FTT — Failure To Thrive
Q.I.D — Four times a day
CK — Creatine Kinase
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
SCI — Science
CD — Chemical Dependency
NL — Normal
OPR — Operator
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
HSA — Health Savings Account
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
H/OPI — history of the present illness
CONT — Continue
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
ANT — Anterior
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
INFO — Information
SX — Surgery
STM — Short Term Memory
CHEM — Chemistry
CF — Cystic Fibrosis
RT — Radiation Therapy
OP — Outpatient
NA — Not Applicable
LAD — Left Anterior Descending
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate

DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
DIV — Division
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
ET — Endotracheal
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery
BA — Bachelor of Arts
D — Distance
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
LE — Lower Extremity
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
PD — Per Diem
DEL — Delivery
AFL — Atrial Flutter
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
ORG — Organization
VOL — Volume
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
EOD — Every Other Day
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
H/H OR H&H — hemoglobin and hematocrit
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
HSG — Housing
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
OZ — Ounce
EMG — Electromyogram
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
AHA — American Heart Association
UTIL — Utilities
ALS — Advanced Life Support
SPEC — Special
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care
VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
MI — Myocardial Infarction
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
F/U — Follow-Up

NSS — Normal Saline Solution
TM — Tympanic Membrane
ECHO — Echocardiogram
PG — Postgraduate
O2 — Oxygen
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
REEDA — Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
PNA — pneumonia
PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
SH — Social History
PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
CF — Complement Fixation
WT — Weight
ASP — Aspartic Acid
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
KI — Potassium Iodide
GYN — Gynecology
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
TRF — Transfer
SL — Sublingual
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
OS — Oculus Sinister
PCN — Penicillin
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
FWD — Forward
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
L — Left
SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
D/C — Discontinue
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
UE — Upper Extremity
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
RTW — Return To Work
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
Q.AM — every day before noon
PE — Physical Examination

HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
CHE — Cholinesterase
LN — Lymph Node
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50
BLDG — Building
EDC — Electronic Data Capture
PO — By Mouth
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
HI — Homicidal Ideation
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
MISC — Miscellaneous
RH — Rhesus factor
MEQ — Milliequivalent
N — Nitrogen
OOB — Out of Bed
NA — Not Available
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
≠ — not equal
NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
A — Adenosine
FL — Fluid
IG — Immune Globulin
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
QUAL — Quality
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
AMP — Ampule
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
EQ — Equipment
CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
CHR — Chronic
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
OS — Overall Survival
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
Q.O.H. — every other hour
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
MTX — Methotrexate

MPO — Myeloperoxidase
CT — Calcitonin
I131 — iodine-131
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
ATC — Around The Clock
SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
ID — Infectious Disease
LUE — Left Upper Extremity
HIM — Health Information Management
LP — Lumbar Puncture
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
GU — Gastric Ulcer
DR — dram
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
SA — Salvation Army
LBP — Low Back Pain
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
I&O — Intake & Output
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
REV — Review
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
RTS — Revised Trauma Score
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
MATH — Mathematics
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
HPI — History of Present Illness
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
SAB — Spontaneous Abortion
H/O — History of
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy
AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
WS — Williams Syndrome
D5W — 5% dextrose/water
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
DCH — Diploma in Child Health
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
PI — Protease Inhibitor
WF — White Female
LG — Large
TUR — Transurethral Resection
AUD — Audit
HT — Heights
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
ISQ — In Status Quo
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram

GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
PLCY — Policy
RV — Right Ventricle
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
GXT — graded exercise test
CS — Cesium
CCU — Critical Care Unit
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
HR — Heart Rate
NE — Norepinephrine
R/G/M — rubs/gallops/murmurs
E — Ecstasy
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
D/C — Discharge
M — Methionine
PE — Pulmonary Edema
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
Y — Tyrosine
DOD — United States Department of Defense
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
REP — Repeat
HR — Hour
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
MOD — Modified
EPI — Epinephrine
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
CAPS — Capsule
SZ — Seizure
PE — Pleural Effusion
AS — Arsenic
FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
LOS — Length of Stay
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
BW — Birth Weight
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
Q.N. — every night

HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
NM — Nuclear Medicine
NACL — Sodium Chloride
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
PR — Progesterone Receptor
CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
EMP — Employee
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
CP — Chest Pain
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
TTR — Transthyretin
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
SQ — Subcutaneous
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate
NFR — Not for Resuscitation
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
AED — Automated external defibrillator
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
FDA — Food Drug Administration
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
S — Serine
PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
ADL — activity of daily living
LYS — Lysine
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
LI — Lithium
PIN — Personal Identification Number
WDL — Within Defined Limits
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
FL — Femur Length
BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma

CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
BMS — Bare Metal Stent
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
R — Arginine
THR — Threonine
IHC — Immunohistochemistry
RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
CHOL — Cholesterol
R — Roentgen
LSB — Left Sternal Border
DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
CI — Cardiac Index
BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
RD — Registered Dietician
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
ECV — External Cephalic Version
— — negative
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
PROC — Process
BUC — buccal
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
B — Black
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
CK — Check
Q — Glutamine
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Q.A.D. — every other day
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
NSE — neuron-specific enolase
PT — Patient
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
D55% — dextrose
DIL — Dilute
HF — Heart Failure
BSL — Blood Sugar Level
SECY — secretary
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss
SOM — School of Medicine

BX — Biopsy
FF — Fat Free
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure
NPO — Nil Per Os
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
PPD — Postpartum Depression
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
TG — Triglyceride
PHIL — Philosophy
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
RA — Room Air
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
F→N — finger-to-nose test
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
OSH — Outside Hospital
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
CA — Cancer
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
RA — Right Atrium
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center
ADJ — Adjunct
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
INC — Incomplete
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
HEENT — head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
HBP — High Blood Pressure
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
DOI — Date of Injury
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic

ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
ICS — Intercostal Space
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
MIN — Minimum
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
VET — Veteran
BPP — Biophysical Profile
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
AC — Area Code
RTC — Return To Clinic
BCX — Blood Culture
IR — Insulin Resistance
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3
CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
IDC — Indirect Costs
BIL — Bilateral
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
MS — Mitral Stenosis
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level
AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
LD — Lead
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
C/O — Complains Of
LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock
LAS — Latin American Studies
CAT — Cataract
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
LYTES — Electrolytes
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa
WR — Writer
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
T-AX — temperature, axillary
TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
RPT — Report
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
HSKPG — Housekeeping

LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified
W — Tryptophan
DC — Discharge
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
R/T — Related To
OHD — Organic Heart Disease
NRB — non-rebreather mask
IVU — Intravenous Urogram
BCP — Birth Control Pill
SUPP — Support
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
IC — Intracardiac
IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed
SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
TC — Total Cholesterol
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
CR — Complete Remission
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
PG — Picogram
H — Histidine
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
HOB — Head of Bed
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema
HSC — Health and Social Care
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
HD — Hemodialysis
BE — Base Excess

URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
PTL — preterm labor
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
AOM — Acute Otitis Media
HX — History
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
NAS — No Added Salt
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
PR — Per Rectum
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
ERG — Electroretinogram
QS — every shift
IVP — Intravenous Push
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
COM — Community
R — Respirations
DD — Differential Diagnosis
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
VPA — Valproic Acid
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
HA — Headache
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse
DDI — Didanosine
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
LA — Left Atrium
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure
CV — Color Vision
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
PRL — Prolactin
SQL — Structured Query Language
OM — every morning
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
OD — Oculus Dexter
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat
HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
LAO — Left Anterior Oblique

CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
NNT — Number needed to Treat
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
GLU — Glutamic Acid
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
TKO — To Keep Open
LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
SB — Small Bowel
CHO — Carbohydrate
T — Temperature
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
# — Number
BMJ — British Medical Journal
OP — Osteoporosis
A&O — Aware and Oriented
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
IF — Immunofluorescence
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
SDV — Source Document Verification
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
TWE — Tap Water Enema
O — Observation
APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
UA — Unstable Angina
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners
I125 — the 125 molecular
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography
PTA — Prior To Arrival
STG — Short Term Goal
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
FM — Fetal Movement
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
STAT — Statistical
MR — Mitral Regurgitation
CTG — Cardiotocograph
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node

PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
AK — Actinic Keratosis
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
TX — Therapy (medical)
MAE — Moves All Extremities
CT — Count
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape
I123 — the 123 molecular
IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
COMP — Compound
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
O/E — On Examination
OR — Odds Ratio
VOD — vision right eye
NA — No Answer
SS — Social Services
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
SCH — School
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
XT — Exotropia
DSP — Digital Signal Processor
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
CHB — Complete Heart Block
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation
MAX — Maximum
GN — Glomerulonephritis
NK — Natural Killer
VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
DOL — Day of Life
GA — General Accounting
LL — Lower Level
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
CVA — Costovertebral Angle
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease
MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein

C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
PM — Post Meridiem
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
M — Million
SA — Sinoatrial
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
VO — Verbal Order
A&W — Alive and Well
POS — Positive
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies
SOB — Short of breath
IC — Immune Complex
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
INJ — injection
PC — After Meals
NM — Neuromuscular
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
RFVIIA — recombinant activated factor VIIa
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen
IB — Investigator's Brochure
V — Vitreous
PIV — peripheral intravenous
CORP — Corporate
TBSP — Tablespoon
HB — Heart Block
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
BRB — Bright Red Blood
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
B/L — Bilateral
APPY — Appendectomy
PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
TTO — To Take Out
CC — Cubic Centimeter
MR — Modified Release
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
K — Potassium
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
ER — External Relations
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase

EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
SE — Sales Engineer
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
NES — Not Elsewhere Specified
IVII — IV insulin infusion
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney
HL — Hearing Level
TT — Thrombin Time
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
CT — Counterterrorism
TRANS — Transport
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
INR — International Normalization Ratio
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
PARA — paralysis
AMA — American Medical Association
RT — Route
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
@ — at
FH — Family History
H2O — Water (vapor)
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
SAN — Sinoatrial Node
TP — Total Protein
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
ETT — Endotracheal tube
DEPT — Department
CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation
NVA — near visual acuity
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia

TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
GASTROE — Gastroenterology
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
C — Centigrade
RPM — Resale Price Maintenance. The UK Net Book Agreement, as was. Means by which retail prices are controlled by primary suppliers. (Alternatively, Revolutions Per Minute, as in engine speed and 78, 33 and 45 records. In years to come how many people will know
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
RD — Retinal Detachment
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
NGB — neurogenic bladder
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air
RV — Residual Volume
FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome
GEN — General Motors
ACQ — Acquisition
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
BD — twice a day
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction
BS — Bowel Sounds
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
HEME — Hemorrhage
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
COA — Chart Of Accounts

DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
QD — quaque die (every day)
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
DB HL — decibels hearing loss
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
FHX — Family History
PZA — Pyrazinamide
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
RA — Refractory Anemia
LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
MIN — Minute
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
CT — chest tube
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
C — Celsius
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
EMU — Early Morning Urine
ABN — Abnormal
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
BK — Bradykinin
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
UBC — Uniform Building Code
TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
THER — Therapy
3TC — Lamivudine
MD — Doctor of Medicine
DOL — United States Department of Labor
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
SNP — Sodium Nitroprusside
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
AU — Both Ears
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning

ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
DNI — Do Not Intubate
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
STEC — Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli
NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
WN — Well Nourished
LFTS — Liver Function Test
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
VA — Visual Acuity
VE — Vaginal Examination
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
IE — Infective Endocarditis
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
AD — auris dextra
PM — Polymyositis
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
VOC — Vocational
ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
FBE — Full Blood Examination
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
O — Morally Offensive
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine
NOF — Neck Of Femur
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
ET — Esotropia
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
HCV — hepatitis C virus
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
CAD — Computer-Aided Design
TG — Thyroglobulin
SO — Superior Oblique
TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
UG — Undergraduate
TL — Tubal Ligation
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis

O&P — Ova & Parasites
APPT — Appointment
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
MVI — Multivitamin
PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
PS — Pressure Support
KOR — keep open rate
PMR — Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
SW — Stab Wound
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
GSW — GunShot Wound
U — University
EF — Ejection Fraction
NTG — Nitroglycerin
AA — Ascorbic Acid
SUPT — Superintendent
MATS — Military Air Transport Service
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
SI — Sacroiliac Joint
G — Gram (g)
PREP — Prepare
UOP — Urinary Output
ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
GTT — Guttae
SN — Skilled Nursing
NEC — Necrotizing Enterocolitis
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
RSB — Right Sternal Border
SOC — Social
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
DIB — Dead in Bed
PEX — Plasma Exchange
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
AVG — Average Voltage Gain
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
AIP — Academic Internship Program
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
CXR — Chest X-Ray

VLY — Valley
AMB — Ambulate
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
LLL — left lower lobectomy
SOM — Serous Otitis Media
CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
OD — Occupational Disease
ADA — American Dental Association
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
MV — Minute Volume
HS — hours of sleep
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
BFS — Business and Financial Services
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
2.0 MG — 2 mg
X/7 — x number of days
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
WS — Waardenburg Syndrome
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
ISS — Injury Severity Score
CDW — Collision Damage Waiver
PRP — Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
L&A — Light And Accommodation
ENGR — Engineer
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
FP — Feature Package
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services

TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
BT — Bleeding Time
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
ENT — Ear nose and throat
GOK — God Only Knows
USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
VIRO — Virology
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
TIW — three times a week
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
LB — Pound
UA — Urinalysis
TOL — trial of labor
DIU — Death in Utero
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
GTT — Drop
OFC — Office
BNC — bladder neck contracture
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
ADM — administrator
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
CME — Continuing Medical Education
HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
NEG — NEGative
AB — Antibody
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
BID — Twice A Day
AP — alkaline phosphatase
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
CAL — Calorie
DZ — Disease
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
HTN — Hypertension
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
SMO — Site Management Organization
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
RDS — Retiree Drug Subsidy
DCH — Doctor of Surgery

COI — Conflict Of Interest
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
GMP — guanosine monophosphate
PE — pulmonary embolus
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
LIB — Libra
POS — Point-Of-Service
A-V — ArterioVenous
INTL — International
HDU — High Dependency Unit
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
OTD — out the door (discharged
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
ACB — aortocoronary bypass
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
OV — Office Visit
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
AC — ante cibum (before food)
S1 — First Heart Sound
HHS — Health and Human Services Department
BUS — Business
X/12 — x number of months
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
FAP — Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
LOX — Liquid Oxygen
DES — diethyl sulphate
ASW — Approved Social Worker
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
VW — Vessel Wall
SEN — subependymal nodule
MAINT — Maintenance
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

PRP — Panretinal Photocoagulation
TEMP — Temperature
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
CPT — Chest Physical Therapy
R/O — Rule Out
FMP — First Menstrual Period
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
DIR — Directory
SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
TEL — Telephone
HEMA — hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
RLE — Right Lower Extremity
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease
AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
ICF — Informed Consent Form
ABW — Actual Body Weight
PHE — Phenylalanine
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery
CCK — Cholecystokinin
IOL — Intraocular Lens
AZT — azidothymidine
LAC — Long Arm Cast
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test
BSX — B-symptoms
DAW — Dispense As Written
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
WPC — washed packed cells
PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
CHC — Community Health Council
T.D.S. — three times a day
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
DOC — Document
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
SOL — Solution
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
AJ — Ankle Jerk
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure

TLV — Type-Length-Value
AE — Adverse Event
AGA — appropriate for gestational age
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
PREOP — Preoperative
OD — OverDose
MDVL — Mandeville
PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
AI — Association Index
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
LASH — left anterior superior hemiblock
QT — cardiac output
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
NG — Nanogram
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation
NG — Nasogastric
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
MJ — Megajoule
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
AGC — atypical glandular cells
HAZ — Hazard
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
AUX — Auxiliary
CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
FOF — Found on Floor
INF — Inferior
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
AU — Auris unitas
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
PROF — Professor
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
EAC — External Auditory Canal
QAM — Every morning
OP — Operational
UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter

MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
SAC — Short Arm Cast
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
TWA — Time Weighted Averages
MSE — Mental Status Examination
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
UNG — OINtment
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
PEG — Pneumoencephalogram
UBW — Usual Body Weight
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
PD — Postural Drainage
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
SR — Superior Rectus (eye muscle)
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
ADA — American Diabetes Association
BNO — Bowel Not Open
# — Fracture
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
FRCGP — Fellow Royal College of General Practitioners
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
WTR — Water
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
RESP — Respiratory
PA — posteroanterior
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
AEB — As Evidenced By
BUD — Budget
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
PHI — Protected Health Information
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
TAB — Tablet
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
LLC — Long Leg Cast
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
UIH — University of Illinois Hospital
MCG — micrograms
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
MMHG — millimeters of mercury

CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
RAD — Right Axis Deviation
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Scale
TGF — Tumor Growth Factor
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
EMB — Ethambutol
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
INH — Inhalation
LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
MCH — Master of Surgery
TR — Tricuspid Regurgitation
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
USS — ultrasound scan
ACL — anticardiolipin
STS — Shipboard Technical Support
OD — Once Daily
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
LSA — lichen sclerosus et atrophieus
AF — Amniotic Fluid
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
VOS — Vision Left Eye
RT — Respiratory Technician
NCS — Nerve Conduction Study
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
HOSP — Hospital
NT — NasoTracheal
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate
FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
COLL — Collect
AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
PRBC — packed red blood cells
MAR — Medication Administration Record
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
EXT — Extract
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference
MGR — Manager
Q2H — every two hours
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
HEP — hepatitis
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
FDTN — Foundation
BIB — Brought In By
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
ABX — antibiotics
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score

DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
BILAT — Bilateral
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
AR — Accounts Receivable
YO — years old
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
ON — every night
UBT — Urea Breath Test
RR — Respiratory Rate
LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis
DS — Down syndrome
PPM — Policy & Procedure Manual
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
PX — Physical Examination
S4 — fourth heart sound
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
FES04 — iron sulfate
POCT — point-of-care test
VPAP — Variable Positive Airway Pressure
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular
RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
CX — microbiological culture
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher
P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
AF — Atrial Fibrillation
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis
ENG — electronystagmography
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
DKA — Don't Know Anything
AVJRT — atrioventricular junctional re-entry tachycardia
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
AP — Apical Pulse
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
CIRC — Circulation
X/52 — x number of weeks
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
CYSTO — Cystoscopy
GA — general anaesthetic
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
# — gauge
SC — Subcutaneous
YR — Year

PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
IU — International Unit
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis
DEV — Development
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
SOS — if needed
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
FOS — Full of Stool
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
SERV — Service
AMI — acute myocardial infarction
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
B.I.D — twice a day
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
PKU — Phenylketonuria
WBC — White blood cells
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
TA — Teaching Assistant
HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
EMER — Emergency
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
CMACE — Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries
ROD — resident on duty
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
HS — High School
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
FTA — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies
ASX — Asymptomatic
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
UR — Urine
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
P.V. — per vagina
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
VIS — Visual
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
BG — Blood Glucose
BR — Bathroom

EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
DRSG — Dressing
KCAL — kilocalories
T — tablespoon
PROD — Produce
BR — Bed Rest
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
USPS — United States Postal Services
S3 — third heart sound
CPD — Continuous Professional Development
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
Y/O — years old
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
XRT — Radiotherapy
WLE — Wide Local Excision
F — Frequency
HM — hispanic male
ICG — Indocyanine Green
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
PKA — protein kinase activity
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
EDH — epidural hematoma
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
SURG — Surgeon
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project
GB — Gallbladder
TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
BO — bowel open
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
POSE — primary obesity surgery, endoscopic
AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
CM — Chirurgiae Magister
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
EPO — Erythropoietin
CSR — Customer Service Request
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
RES — Research
PERLA — Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
AF — afebrile
CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident

MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
NV — near vision
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
INF(-α/-β/-γ) — interferons -α/-β/-γ
A.A. — amino acids:
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
P — Post
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
MONO-DI — monochorionic-diamniotic twins
NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
DC — discontinue
PR — Prothrombin Ratio
HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn
INSP — Inspector
INV — Inventory
BC — Blood Culture
SEC — seconds
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
PROG — Program
BR — Bedrest
PIE — Period of Initial Eligibility
TVC — True Vocal Cord
PX — Prognosis
WS — water-soluble
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination
IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
ADV — Advisory
HBV — hepatitis B virus
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
A — Assessment
FT — foot (unit of length)
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
TF — transfer
HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
PR — by rectum
POP — Plaster of Paris
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
FL — Floor
CIRC — Circumcision
I&D — Incision and Drainage
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
HGH — human growth hormone
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
PTX — PneumoThorax
5HTP — five hydroxy tryptophan
UNK — Unknown
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
POS — Positively Outrageous Service
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
HCG — human chorionic gonadotrophin
FREQ — Frequency
PND — Postnasal Drip
ID — IDentifier
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis
LLQ — left lower quadrant
PX — Pneumothorax
PRKG — Parking
L — Litre
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
FUO — fever of unknown origin
WNL — Will Not Listen
YR — Years old
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
LOD — Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins
RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
BM — Bachelor of Medicine
FIN — Finance
SR — Slow Release
Q8H — Every 8 hours
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
I — Isoleucine
IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
WK — Week
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
RTV — Ritonavir
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
VAS — visual analog scales
HOPI — History of Present Illness
RCT — randomized controlled trial

MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
RFT — Renal Function Test
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
JR — Junior
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery
AD. — right ear
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
PK — Pharmacokinetics
PROJ — Project
DIA — Digital Image Analysis
SG — Specific Gravity
E — Glutamic acid
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
PREP — Preparation
LA — local anaesthetic
EXC — Excision
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
RR — Recovery Room
HFNEF — heart failure with a normal ejection fraction
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
AM — After Morning
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
VD — Venereal Disease
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
D25 — 25% dextrose injections
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
LCHAD — Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase
PLT — Platelet
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
UIPD — University of Illinois Police Department
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
Δ — diagnosis;
LM — left main coronary artery
QM — Quality Management
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
PLMS — periodic limb movements of sleep
SOL — Solutions in Organisations Linkup
A/A — Affirmative Action
STD — sexually transmitted disease
AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
SHOB — shortness of breath
TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
ACR — American College of Radiology
OB — Occult Blood
FD — Fatal Dose
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce

EST — Electroshock Therapy
GPCL — gas permeable contact lens
TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
VS — vital signs
FBS — fasting blood sugar
VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
ICD — Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
A/B — acid-base ratio
V — Valine
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
STI — sexually transmitted infection
TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
PC — post cibum (after food)
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
CAP — Capsule
FC — foley catheter
EMDA — electromotive drug administration
OD — eye doctor
MECH — Mechanic
DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
LT — Left
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
ENG — ENGLISH LOCKHEED
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology
UCRP — University of California Retirement Plan
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
PROCTO — Proctoscopy
AIR — Anterior Interval Release
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
PBX — probiotics
RIF — Rifampin
FBG — fasting blood glucose
SLUD — Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation
MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
NSA — no significant abnormality
ALT — Alanine Transaminase
KO — Keep Open
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
A/W — alive and well
RVF — Right Ventricular Failure

T&C — Type and Cross
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
ID — Intradermal
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
RX — prescriptions
CC — cum cibo (with food)
SHX — surgical history
@ — each
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
AUR — Acute Urinary Retention
JVD — Jugular Venous Distension
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
UNEX — University Extension
PLN — Plan
PRIN — Principal
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
T4 — Thyroxine
ETOH — Alcohol
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
IMID — Immunomodulatory Drug
SAED — SemiAutomatic External Defibrillator
PNV — prenatal vitamin
INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
W/C — Wheelchair
HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
KUB — Kidney Ureters Bladder
RPT — Repeat
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
BW — Body Weight
AD LIB — As desired
PUR — Purchasing
IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
OJ — Orange Juice
FEV1 — forced expiratory volume in one second
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
ON — Optic Nerve
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
CT — Computer Tomography
PHYCS — Physics

MRCS — Member Royal College of Surgeons
MCAD — Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
CATH — Catheter
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
HFMD — Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
INSTL — Install
HSP — Health Services Program
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
ABC — Abacavir
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
A.P. — before a meal
V&A — vagotomy and antrectomy
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
MIRECC — Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
BCG — Bacille Calmette-Guerine
ECI — febris e causa ignota
SMO — Standing Medical Orders
BL TIME — bleeding time
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
A&P — assessment and plans
H&P — history and physical examination
PET — positron emission tomography
OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
WK — Weak
EVAL — evaluation
LOM — Limitation of Motion
PHQ — Patient Health Questionnaire
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
V — Vent
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
BM — Bowel Movement
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
TRLR — Trailer
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
MGN — Membranous Glomerulonephritis
HT — Hypertension
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus
ANTHRO — Anthropology
BILI — Bilirubin
V/Q — Ventilation/Perfusion

PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A
IBW — Ideal Body Weight
BKA — below-the-knee amputation
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
REQ — Request
RECP — Reception
JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
VWF — Von Willebrand Factor
HBA1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
FPR — False Positive Rate
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
RMR — right medial rectus
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
BKSTR — Bookstore
/S — without
XE — Xenon
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
NO. — Number
NT — Not Tested
AUH — auditory hallucinations
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
EXT — Extension Shelf
COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
BLD — Blood
HH — Hiatus Hernia
PPH — Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
SNV — Sin Nombre Virus
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
T3 — Triiodothyronine
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
AE — Above Elbow
SUSP — Suspension
MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
T — teaspoon
TD/IPV — tetanus, diphtheria and polio
ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
PLIF — Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
HOOF — Home Oxygen Order Forms
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
ABE — Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
= — Equals" or "Complete Transformation
VED — Vacuum Erection Device
MAR — Marine

ABD — abduction
CAT — Computed Axial Tomography
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
AHF — Antihemophilic Factor
LEU — Leucine
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
EOM — Extraocular muscle
RSV — Reserve
ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
GC — gonorrhea
AK — Above Knee
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
LDW — Last Day Worked
TP — Tuberculin Precipitation
OSM — osmolarity
MOD — moderate dysplasia
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin
> — larger than
EDV — End-Diastolic Volume
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
TRNG — Training
PSH — Past medical history
EMS — Emergency medical service
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
XRT — external radiation therapy
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
PROG — Prognosis
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
AFA — Advanced First Aid
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein
RC — Revelle College
DIPERTE — diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus
LOF — Leakage of Fluid
CLN NUTRIT — Clinical Nutrition
OSTEO — Osteomyelitis
GEST — gestation
# — pounds
HP — hot packs
A.C. — before a meal
MTP — Metatarsophalangeal
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
IPMN — Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
VOD — Volume of Distribution
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished

AUTH — Authorization and Account Codes
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
GM — Gram
MATL — Material
QALY — Quality-adjusted Life Year
CV — Cardiovascular
PAO — Peak Acid Output
VAL — Valine
LVPO — Low Value Purchase Order
MSO — Management Services Officer
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
MEDS — Medication
EM — Erythema multiforme
HDCV — Human Diploid Cell Vaccine
PSYCHT — Psychologist
EXP — expired
FF — filtration fraction
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
K — Kilometer
RT — Respiratory Therapy
IOF — International Operation Forces
LPSOE — Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
AGRC — Academic Geriatric Resource Center
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
F — Female
PCT — progesterone challenge test
ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
IFOPAL — Index, Fund Organization, Program, Account, Location
H.S. — at bedtime
A — Apical
CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health
PSI — Pneumonia Severity Index
NUC — Nuclear
CCR — California Code of Regulations
ARRS — American Roentgen Ray Society
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
SP.GR. — Specific Gravity
HETE — Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acid
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
CR — centric relation
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
ADMTG — Admitting
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
CES — Cauda Equina Syndrome

↑ — above
JVP — Jugular Venous Pulse
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
ZN — Zinc
P.C. — after meals
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
SER — Serine
LS — Lumbosacral
P&L — Psychology & Linguistics Building
MSR — Medical Science Research
PYRL — Payroll
DW — dextrose in water
BNF — British National Formulary
OFR — Officer of the Federal Republic
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
P — Parallel
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
GGS — Gastrografin swallow
K — Lysine
NATHNAC — National Travel Health Network and Centre
BASO — Basophil
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
SPR — Specialist registrar (UK)
PDE — Phosphodiesterase
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
HPI — history of the present illness
HPF — high power field
FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
MOABS — Monoclonal Antibodies
CALIT2 — California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
T — Threonine (amino acid)
PCP — Phencyclidine
T&H — type and hold
DMT — Dimethyltryptamine
OHC — Occupational Health Center
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
STREPTO. — Streptococcus
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
SI — Sector Iridectomy
SUPR — Supervisor
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
CREAT — Creatinine
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
RCVG — Receiving
HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
AFB — Aflatoxin B

DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
MET — Methionine
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
GVHD — chronic graft-versus-host-disease
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
O — objective
NTT — nasotracheal tube
GLN — Glutamine
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
AMNIO — Amniocentesis
MOL — Molecule
DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence
PICU — paediatric intensive care unit
O.U. — both eyes
CSF — colony stimulating factor
A&P — anterior posterior
HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
MIO — Medical Incident Officer
OAC — Office of Academic Computing
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
NWB — non-weight bearing
L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
MKTG — Marketing
EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
NGT — NasoGastric Tube
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
BSC — bedside commode
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
GA — Gestational Age
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit
IUD — intrauterine death
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
PTC — Pseudotumor Cerebri
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
HPV — Human Papiloma Virus
LDH — lactic dehydrogenase
CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
TV — Tidal Volume
NOIDS — Notifications of Infectious Diseases
FLK — funny-looking kid
TBSE — Total Body Skin Examination
A/O — Alert and Oriented
CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
ANTI-RNP — antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy
NEO — New Employee Orientation

FPB — Flexor Pollicis Brevis
REC — Recreation (ground)
CSII — Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
NOCT — night
VIT — Vitreous
KOH — potassium hydroxide
CFA — Colonization Factor Antigen
BRM — immunomodulators/biologic response modifiers
TTO — Technology Transfer Office
CE — Continuing Education
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
LA — local anesthetic
FDIU — Fetal Demise in Utero
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
EMUL — Emulsion
CYS — Cysteine
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
M&M — morbidity and mortality
VZV — Varicella-Zoster Virus
POAG — Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society
RXN — Reaction
OCC — Occupational Character Class
ST — Speech Therapy
ILE — Isoleucine
TRAM — transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
ECON — Economics
ANA — Advanced Network Analyst
S/A — sugar and acetone
FRCOG — Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
CCS — Center for Coastal Studies
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
IPPB — intermittent positive pressure breathing
HCTZ — Hydrochlorothiazide
BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
KS — Kartagener Syndrome
MS — Morphine Sulphate
GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
CDFG — California Department of Fish and Game's
MMI — Maximum Medical Improvement
BDI — Beck Depression Inventory
TX — Transplantation
CFR — Case Fatality Rate
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
DDNS — Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences
CDJ — cemento-enamel junction

LCMV — Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
A.A. — of each
CAO — conscious alert and oriented
SERMS — Selective estrogen receptor modulators
ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
MLC — Midline Catheter
SSPSS — Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
BMC — Bone Mineral Content
ASIA — American Spinal Injury Association
CM — Centimetre
CLARE — Contact lens acute red eye
PACG — Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
SBRT — Stereostatic Body Radiation Therapy
2° — secondary
LTAC — Long-Term Acute Care
SCLC — Small Cell Lung Cancer
DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
HBA — Hemoglobin A
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
L/S — lecithin to sphingomyeline
AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
OM — omni mane (every morning)
COP — cryptogenic organizing pneumonitis
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
EOC — Emergency Operating Center
LES — Lupus Erythematosus Systemicus
GROUNDSKPR — Groundskeeper
CB — Ciliary Body
VUR — Vesicoureteral Reflux
NST — Non-Stress Test
RBLM — Recurrent Benign Lymphocytic Meningitis
AHT — antihyaluronic acid test
MFCPU — multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis
BLS — Basic life support
UCRS — University of California Retirement System
OPPT — Oriented to Person, Place, and Time
HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
AAF — African American Female
MT — metatarsal
TRANSLTR — Translator Supercomputer
CS — Cesarean Section
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
VLDL — Very Low Density Lipoprotein
HBF — fetal hemoglobin
RIMA — Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase Type a
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
AQ. DIST. — distilled water
DSA — digital subtraction angiography

ENG — electronystagmogram
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
HH — Home Health Care
OCGA — Office of Contract and Grant Administration
PML — Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
LTG — Long Term Goal
SCFE — Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
CUC — Chronic Ulcerative Colitis
EPEC — Enteropathogenic Escherichia Coli
PV — peripheral vascular
CCDC — Consultant in Communicable Disease Control
IVUS — Intravascular Ultrasound
SARC — Sarcoidosis
ELECT — Electric
PRO — Professional
WPW — Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
IVH — interventricular hemorrhage
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
IND — Industry
HRV — BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
PATHO — Pathology
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.
AQ — Autism Quotient
VAG — Vaginal
HACEK — acronym for a group of bacteria that are a frequent cause of endocarditis in children
VDSA — Voluntary Data Sharing Agreement
NESP — Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
PAL — posterior axillary line
H&H — Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
FF — fundus firm
BL TY — blood type
SOOB — sitting out of bed
OC — oral contraceptives
WK — Work
DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
HBIG — Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
CX — Cervix
ULN — upper limit of normal
EFWC — electrolyte-free water clearance
MOM — multiples of the median
MTDC — Modified Total Direct Cost
LGA — large for gestational age
KUB — Kidney, Urether and Bladder
HLTH — Health
IGD — Immunoglobulin D
SV — seminal vesicle
OS — LEFT EYE

CUST — Customer
CH — congenital hypothyroidism
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
PER VAG — per vagina
APR — Abdominal Peritoneal Resection
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
/A — before
PCOS — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
HCRP — Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
PS — psoriasis
CABA — Complaints Of
CCCU — critical coronary care unit
PPT — Precipitate
SAF — Safety
SESS — Session
LGIB — lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding
CD — cadaver donor
MVO2 — mixed venous oxygen concentration
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
GRAD — Graduate
SEGA — Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
AUR. LAEV — to left ear
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
AIO — Ambulance Incident Officer
MRU — Multicampus Research Unit
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
VLDL — very low-density lipoprotein
BOW — bag of water
PR — pityriasis rosea
B/K — Below Knee
PACU — Post Anesthesia Care Unit
PTA — polymyxin/tobramycin/amphotericin
HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
TERN — intern
PTHC — Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography
COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
COLL — COLLege
HIS — Histidine
DVA — Distance Visual Acuity
GERI — Geriatrics
PC — Posterior chamber
CMV — controlled mechanical ventilation
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
HEV — hepatitis virus
B I — Billroth I gastrectomy
PAOD — Peripheral Artery Occlusive Disease
FCR — Flexor Carpi Radialis
WH — Well Hydrated
CT SCAN — computer-assisted tomography

IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
SSC — Stainless Steel Crown
BD — bis di twice daily
CERT — Center for Environmental Research and Training
OB — obstetrics
WMRS — White Mountain Research Station
TMF — Trial Master File
LCPD — Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
CULT — culture
QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
PI — Present Illness
DHEA — Dehydroepiandrosterone
ACCOM — Accommodation
PSC — Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
K — cornea
BILAT EQ — bilaterally equal
ASOT — antistreptolysin-O titre
DHEA — dihydroepiahdroisterone
FDP — Federal Demonstration Project
BS — breath sound
MUPS — Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Symptoms)
DP — Dorsalis Pedis
TAOS — Talent Acquisition and Outreach Services
EMC — encephalomyocarditis virus
VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
CONC — concentrate
PTU — Propylthiouracil
OES — Occupational Exposure Standard
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
SED — Sedimentation Rate
O.U. — each eye
EMD — Early Morning Discovery
FAMM — Familial Atypical Mole and Melanoma
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
BIO — Biology
URO — Urology
EAF — enteric adherence factor
OINT — ointment
PAO2 — alveolar oxygen
SOE — Security of Employment
FM — face mask
NNICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
TNM — Tumor, Node, Metastases
SOA — Swelling of Ankles (medical)
CSE — Computer Science & Engineering
AUX — Auxilliary
I&O — inputs and outputs
SA — Small Animal
PECS — picture exchange communication system
SFA — Serum Folic Acid

AMAS — Audit and Management Advisory Services
FFPHM — Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
ASSN — Association
MC — Medical Center
DARWIN — Data Repository and Windows to Information
FFA — Fellow Faculty of Anaesthetists
ACAD SVCS — Academic Services
FTA-ABS — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption Test
GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
PEN — Penicillin
HLA — histocompatibility locus antigen
LIJ — Left Internal Jugular
PH.D. — Doctorate Of Philosophy
KCCT — Kaolin Cephalin Clotting Time
BM — Bone Marrow
AVNT — Atrioventricular Nodal Tachycardia
BBMF — bone break, me fix
EXT — Extension File
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
DDH — developmental dysplasia of the hip joint
UCMC — University of California Medical Center
DHT — DiHydroTestosterone
KJ — Knee Jerk
> — causes
ERT — Enzyme Replacement Therapy
CMRR — Center for Magnetic Recording Research
MMR — measles, mumps, and rubella
CCNS — Cell Cycle Non-Specific Drug. A type of medication used in chemotherapy.
ORU — Organized Research Unit
TEM — Transmission Electron Microscope
PP — Postprandial
VX — Vertex
EB — epidermolysis bullosa
BCBV — Better Care Better Value