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DEX — (DXT) Blood Sugar
A&OX4 — alert and oriented, times 4
FTNVD — full term normal vaginal delivery
CEIOL — Cataract extraction with intraocular lens placement
AAS — Atomic Absorbance Spectrophotometry
H/H OR H&H — hemoglobin and hematocrit
A&OX3 — alert and oriented, times 3
CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CRIT — hematoCRIT
CF — Cystic Fibrosis
HEENT — head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
MCGTT — microdrop
BMBX — Bone marrow biopsy
ELLSCS — elective lower segment caesarean section
SMA-6 — six-channel serum multiple analysis
A FIB — atrial fibrillation
AAT — Activity As Tolerated
HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
EMLSCS — emergency lower segment Caesarean section
PRN — ''pro re nata'' (Latin, "for the emergency", "as needed")
X-MATCH — crossmatch
AF — Atrial Fibrillation
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Scale
ESM — Ejection Systolic Murmur
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
PTBD — Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
V-FIB — Ventricular Fibrillation
V-TACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
Q12H — Every 12 Hours
NSVD — Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
TIB-FIB — tibia and fibula
T.S.T.H. — too sick to send home
DM — Diabetes mellitus
N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
D BIL — direct bilirubin
FMLA — Family Medical Leave Act
R/G/M — rubs/gallops/murmurs
ECG — Electrocardiogram
U&E — urea and electrolytes (blood test)
C-SSRS — Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
ADHD — Attention Deficiti Hyperactivity Disorder
A1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
AMB — Ambulate
ASC-H — atypical squamous cells – cannot exclude HSIL
CT — Computed Tomography
ESRD — End Stage Renal Disease (US Federal Program)
CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
G-B SYN — Guillain-Barre syndrome

AAOX3 — awake, alert, and oriented, times 3
PERRLA — pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
AA — Ascorbic Acid
HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
SITREP — Situation Report
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living
IVSS — intravenous soluset
Mφ — macrophage
THR — Total Hip Replacement
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
MEQ — Milliequivalent
VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
CTA — Clear To Auscultation (medical; lungs)
PPX — Prophylaxis
OPS — Operations
CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
IQ — Intelligence Quotient
Q6H — Every 6 Hours
NT-PROBNP — N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
SAPS II — simplified acute physiology score
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
INSTR — Instruct
AMI — acute myocardial infarction
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
DOB — Date Of Birth
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
LCX — Left Circumflex Artery
EMBX — endometrial biopsy
CAOX4 — Conscious
BA E — barium enema
IX — Investigation
Ψ — psychiatry
Q.M.T. — every month
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
KIV — Keep In View
A FLUT — atrial flutter
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
H→S — heel-to-shin test
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
OHTN — ocular hypertension
H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole
H/A — Headache
PCIOL — Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
H202 — hydrogen peroxide

DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
D55% — dextrose
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
C-SECTION — cesarean section
K CAL — kilocalorie
NISS — New Injury Severity Score
ASPECTS — Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
PRA — Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
B/L — Bilateral
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
IOP — intra-orifice pressure
BRBPR — Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
ADMTG — Admitting
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
HCO3 — Bicarbonate
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
SSN — Social Security Number
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
BPM — Beats Per Minute
RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
H/OPI — history of the present illness
HA5 — 5% homatropine
WHO — World Health Organization
A.H. — every other hour

LMP — Last Menstrual Period
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction
SMA-7 — serum metabolic assay
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
HLD — Hyperlipidemia
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
D LOCKER — Diving Locker
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center
T-AX — temperature, axillary
Q.WK. — weekly
FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
Q.O.H. — every other hour
W/O — Without
KVO — Keep Vein Open
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
Q.AM — every day before noon
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
≠ — not equal
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
IV — Intravenous
RFQ — Request For Quotation
REEDA — Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
I131 — iodine-131
Q.N. — every night
PREME — premature infant
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
GPL — George Palade Laboratories
FISH — Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
AS — Aortic Stenosis
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
QC — Quality Control
NAD — No Acute Distress
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
TX — Treatment (medical)
VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test
HA — Hypertonia arterialis

V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
EVD — External Ventricular Drain
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
I125 — the 125 molecular
HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
WDL — Within Defined Limits
PPM — parts per million
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications
F→N — finger-to-nose test
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
— — negative
WRD — word
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
I123 — the 123 molecular
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment
AD — Right Ear
KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
HOTN — Hypotension
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
S/P — Status Post
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
ME — Medical Examiner
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score

RFP — Request For Proposal
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
GI — Gastrointestinal
CBC — Complete Blood Count
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
CGI — Clinical Global Impression
NKA — No Known Allergies
AKA — Also Know As
GASTROE — Gastroenterology
DOA — dead on arrival
CV — Curriculum Vitae
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
AFB — Aflatoxin B
MG — Magnesium
SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
PA — Physician Assistant
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
ABCD — asymmetry, borders, color, diameter
ASX — Asymptomatic
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
AER — auditory-evoked response
CO — Carbon Monoxide
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
RBC — Red Blood Cell
ECHO — Echocardiogram
PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
NGTD — Negative to Date
AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

INT — Internal
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
IM — Intramuscular
DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
ADL — activity of daily living
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
AP — Accounts Payable
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
AM — Ante Meridian
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
BMI — Body Mass Index
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
CNS — Central Nervous System
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
IT — Intrathecal
OD — Overdraft
BD — twice a day
LOL — Little Old Lady
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
GU — Genitourinary
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
TB — Tuberculosis
GR — Grain
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
BX — Biopsy
SX — Surgery
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
AMP — Ampere
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
PMH — Past Medical History
Y — Tyrosine
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
HGB — Hemoglobin
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure

CST — Contraction Stress Test
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
TPA — Third Party Administrator
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
POA — Power Of Attorney
SS — Social Services
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
ROM — Range Of Motion
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
SD — Standard Deviation
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
D — Day
C/W — Consistent With
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
DX — Diagnosis
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
ER — Emergency Room
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
SYS — System
A — Alanine
QS — Quantity Sufficient
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
PT — Physical Therapy
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
CR — Creatinine
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
FX — Fracture
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3

ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
ADM — Admission
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
QS — every shift
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide
IVII — IV insulin infusion
LFT — Liver Function Test
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
REG — Regular
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
DOD — United States Department of Defense
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
CCU — Coronary Care Unit
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
AMA — Against Medical Advice
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance
OPD — Outpatient Department
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
MN — Midnight
NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
HPF — High-Power Field
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
NP — Nurse Practitioner
CC — Chief Complaint
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
H — Hour
BP — Blood Pressure
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
NM — Nanometer
MED — Medical
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
NSS — Normal Saline Solution
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug

FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
CHE — Cholinesterase
AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
ETOH — Ethanol
RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
CRO — Contract Research Organization
HD — High Density
INST — Institute
CA — Calcium
ACS — American Cancer Society
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
OT — Occupational Therapy
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
MAE — Moves All Extremities
VAG — Vaginal
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
INH — Isoniazid
KG — Kilogram
DCF — Data Clarification Form
POST — Posterior
GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
LAB — Laboratory
CO — Cardiac Output
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
DME — Durable Medical Equipment
GH — Growth Hormone
GSW — GunShot Wound
CBD — Common Bile Duct
EMG — Electromyogram
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II

ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
AF — Amniotic Fluid
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
RM — Room
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
BLDG — Building
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
ED — Emergency Department
INFO — Information
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
CAG — Coronary Angiography
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
COA — Chart Of Accounts
FDA — Food Drug Administration
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
AF — afebrile
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
NO — Nitric Oxide
BWX — bite-wing x-ray
R/O — Rule Out
HSA — Health Savings Account
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit

ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
EXEC — Executive
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor
CRF — Case Report Form
WCC — White Cell Count
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
EOD — Every Other Day
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
QUAL — Quality
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
OINT — ointment
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
SQL — Structured Query Language
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
AED — Automated external defibrillator
ISS — Injury Severity Score
BUC — buccal
DIV — Division
GPA — Grade Point Average
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
CHG — Change
CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume
L&D — Labor and Delivery
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
AGA — appropriate for gestational age
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
DSG — Dressing
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
NB — Newborn
SAST — Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase
UDS — Urine Drug Screen
DL — Deciliter

CONT — Continue
DEPT — Department
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
SCI — Science
TV — Television
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
UR — Utilization Review
XRT — Radiotherapy
BMA — British Medical Association
SGT — Sergeant
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
FA — Fatty Acid
URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
MISC — Miscellaneous
AMA — American Medical Association
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
BS — Blood Sugar
FJ — Financial Journal
NACL — Sodium Chloride
TBS — Tablespoon
AEB — As Evidenced By
SOS — if needed
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
HBD — Has Been Drinking
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
ACH — Acetylcholine
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
HCT — Hematocrit
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
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
OR — Operating Room
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
GP — General Practitioner
LOS — Length of Stay
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
AG — Antigen
BNO — Bowel Not Open
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
SPEC — Special
QT — Quart
TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma

MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
LAT — Lateral
DA — Dopamine
REP — Representative
TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
NA — Not Applicable
ACT-D — actinomycin-D
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
TLC — Total Lung Capacity
OZ — Ounce
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
GYN — Gynecology
P — Pressure
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
EF — Ejection Fraction
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
CHEM — Chemistry
TRP — Tryptophan
IRB — Institutional Review Board
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
HPI — History of Present Illness
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
RN — Registered Nurse
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
BMD — Bone Mineral Density
L — Liter
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
SUPP — suppository
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
HI — Homicidal Ideation
R — Right
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
PIO — Public Information Office
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
PDC — Professional Development Center
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase

RTW — Return To Work
CRBS/MEDICAL — Center for Research in Biological Structure/Medical
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
SVC — Service
QT — cardiac output
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
ABX — antibiotics
DEL — Delivery
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
INR — International Normalization Ratio
BPD — Biparietal Diameter
MIN — Minimum
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
NL — Normal
OSH — Outside Hospital
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease
RTS — Revised Trauma Score
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
OHD — Organic Heart Disease
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
D/C — Discontinue
DOL — United States Department of Labor
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
2.0 MG — 2 mg
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
AAD — Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
D5W — 5% dextrose/water
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
TLS — Transport Layer Security
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
IPM — Integrated Pest Management
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
WT — Weight
ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
WMA — World Medical Association
ROD — resident on duty
APPT — Appointment
HSKPG — Housekeeping
AMT — Amount

LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
MSO4 — morphine sulfate
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
L — Left
LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
CR — Chromium
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
BSA — Body Surface Area
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
A — Artery
GEN — General Motors
SCR — Serum Creatinine
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
MONO-DI — monochorionic-diamniotic twins
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
HX — History
NA — Not Available
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test
CHO — Carbohydrate
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
ACR — albumin:creatinine ratio
PO — By Mouth
BCX — Blood Culture
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
FWD — Forward
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
CHOL — Cholesterol
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
AFL — Atrial Flutter
TBC — Tuberculosis
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure

SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
GTT — Drop
BSL — Biosafety Level
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
ATB — antibiotic
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
OS — Oculus Sinister
AU — Both Ears
MOL — Mole
GXT — graded exercise test
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
AHA — American Hospital Association
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
DCH — Diploma in Child Health
ATC — Around The Clock
BILI — Bilirubin
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection
BO — bowel open
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
MATH — Mathematics
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
C — Centigrade
LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
MPO — Myeloperoxidase
PNA — pneumonia
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
PIN — Personal Identification Number
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index

PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure
PCN — Penicillin
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
KCL — Potassium Chloride
H2O — Water (vapor)
STD — sexually transmitted disease
VOL — Volume
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
Q.I.D — Four times a day
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
ACQ — Acquisition
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
SUPT — Superintendent
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
DOI — Date of Injury
RX — Treatment
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
M — Male
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast
CA — Carcinoma
NYHA — New York Heart Association
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
TSP — Teaspoon
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
W — White
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
OP — Office of the President
ARG — Arginine
SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
FU — Follow-Up
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
ORG — Organization
# — Number
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
SOB — Short of breath
DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
ASN — Asparagine

FBC — Full Blood Count
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
SUPP — Support
OFC — Office
TWE — Tap Water Enema
RIS — Radiology Information System
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
SDS — Safety Data Sheet
CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
PROC — Process
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
C/O — Complains Of
MR — Mental Retardation
DSP — Digital Signal Processor
MAX — Maximum
H/O — History of
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
UNG — OINtment
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
P — Pulse
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
CK — Creatine Kinase
US — Ultrasound
M — Million
F/U — Follow-Up
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
RLE — Right Lower Extremity
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
I&O — Intake & Output
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
NRB — non-rebreather mask
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
KUB — Kidney
RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
SH — Social History
MT — Mountain
AU — Auris unitas
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure

PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
BUS — Business
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
BPP — Biophysical Profile
CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
AHA — American Heart Association
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
NEG — NEGative
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
AX — Axis
BILAT — Bilateral
QOD — Every Other Day
BA — Bachelor of Arts
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
EPO — Erythropoietin
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
ADA — American Dental Association
STM — Short Term Memory
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
COI — Conflict Of Interest
BA — Barium
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
ASP — Aspartic Acid
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
MI — Myocardial Infarction
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
APPY — Appendectomy
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
CL — Clearance
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
ETT — Endotracheal tube
HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn
HSG — Housing
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
CME — Continuing Medical Education

SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
STG — Short Term Goal
PT — Prothrombin Time
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
HDU — High Dependency Unit
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score
UE — Upper Extremity
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
ACEI — angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
CHR — Chronic
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
CC — Cubic Centimeter
LBP — Low Back Pain
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
HR — Hour
AR — Accounts Receivable
VPA — Valproic Acid
CDW — Collision Damage Waiver
LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
MJ — Megajoule
PIV — peripheral intravenous
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
MIN — Minute
HTN — Hypertension
WB — Whole Blood
PE — Physical Education
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
MGR — Manager
FTT — Failure To Thrive
LN — Lymph Node
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program

LSB — Left Sternal Border
H — Hydrogen
AUX — Auxiliary
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
PROF — Professor
FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
ANT — Anterior
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
HOB — Head of Bed
BID — Twice A Day
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
BE — Barium Enema
N — Asparagine
RFT — Renal Function Test
USPS — United States Postal Services
ALI — Acute Lung Injury
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
COLL — Collect
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
CYN — Canyon
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
RT — Radiation Therapy
HB — Hemoglobin
ID — Infectious Disease
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
E — Epinephrine
MAINT — Maintenance
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
ABD — Abdomen
RT — Reverse Transcription
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
BI — Brain Injury
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
OOB — Out of Bed
ISQ — In Status Quo
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
ALT — Alanine Transaminase
FHX — Family History
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
TRF — Transfer

SL — Sublingual
@ — at
MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
HOSP — Hospital
LUE — Left Upper Extremity
PE — Pleural Effusion
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
AD — auris dextra
OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
BNC — bladder neck contracture
HEMA — hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
KOR — keep open rate
PHI — Protected Health Information
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
MCG — micrograms
SQ — Subcutaneous
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
LAD — Left Anterior Descending
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
MAR — Medication Administration Record
RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
UTIL — Utilities
RR — Respiratory Rate
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
HHS — Health and Human Services Department
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
EDC — Electronic Data Capture
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
CF — Complement Fixation
N — Nitrogen
OPR — Operator
NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
TWA — Time Weighted Averages
GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
FIN — Finance
MD — Doctor of Medicine
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
ALS — Advanced Life Support
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
RH — Rhesus factor
XT — Exotropia
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
L — Leucine
SOC — Social
LE — Lower Extremity
FH — Family History
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
ECV — External Cephalic Version
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
AC — Anterior Chamber
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
CI — Cardiac Index
AVG — Average Voltage Gain
PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
PR — Per Rectum
O/E — On Examination
A — Adenosine
S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy
TM — Tympanic Membrane
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
O2 — Oxygen
EVAL — evaluation
QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
BR — Bedrest
FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
CL — Contact Lens
RESP — Respiratory
LLL — left lower lobectomy
RES — Research
CD — Chemical Dependency
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
WF — White Female
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
DB HL — decibels hearing loss
IHC — Immunohistochemistry
QAM — Every morning
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
ER — Estrogen Receptor
PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
MCH — Master of Surgery
QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
CXR — Chest X-Ray
HT — Heights
FBE — Full Blood Examination
LP — Lumbar Puncture
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
NPO — Nil Per Os
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate
ICCE — Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
BSL — Blood Sugar Level
PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
REV — Review
MKTG — Marketing
Q.A.D. — every other day
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

CAD — Computer-Aided Design
ET — Endotracheal
OP — Outpatient
PC — After Meals
AUD — Audit
VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
M — Methionine
SEGA — Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
ABVD — Doxorubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
LI — Lithium
PLN — Plan
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
INV — Inventory
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis
PE — pulmonary embolus
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
IG — Immune Globulin
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
HS — High School
PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
JR — Junior
CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
E — Ecstasy
Q2H — every two hours
PD — Per Diem
UBC — Uniform Building Code
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
DZ — Disease
PRIN — Principal
NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
SUPR — Supervisor
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
PHX — Past History
DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
CIRC — Circulation
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty

BE — Base Excess
OD — Oculus Dexter
PTL — preterm labor
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
KI — Potassium Iodide
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
VET — Veteran
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine
VO — Verbal Order
DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
CT — Calcitonin
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
HLTH — Health
SAB — Spontaneous Abortion
ABN — Abnormal
FBG — fasting blood glucose
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
PG — Picogram
REP — Repeat
OS — Overall Survival
RTC — Return To Clinic
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
CS — Cesium
CCU — Critical Care Unit
DEV — Development
PE — Physical Examination
CAPS — Capsule
MECH — Mechanic
THR — Threonine
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery
BS — Bowel Sounds
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
NSE — neuron-specific enolase
MDVL — Mandeville
PROJ — Project
CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus

ERG — Electroretinogram
ADV — Advisory
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
FF — Fat Free
LFTS — Liver Function Test
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
PET — positron emission tomography
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
EPI — Epinephrine
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
NFR — Not for Resuscitation
AK — Actinic Keratosis
PG — Postgraduate
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
I&D — Incision and Drainage
TBSP — Tablespoon
MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
QD — quaque die (every day)
A&O — Aware and Oriented
LLQ — left lower quadrant
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
TKO — To Keep Open
RXN — Reaction
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
W — Tryptophan
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
DC — Discharge
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
AOM — Acute Otitis Media
HR — Heart Rate
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
SZ — Seizure
AS — Arsenic
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
LYS — Lysine
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
UBW — Usual Body Weight
CAT — Cataract
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
PROD — Produce

NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
DIL — Dilute
CA — Cancer
PROG — Program
DCH — Doctor of Surgery
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure
APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
HBP — High Blood Pressure
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
C — Celsius
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse
TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
ICS — Intercostal Space
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
G — Gram (g)
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
PREP — Preparation
SECY — secretary
ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
PLCY — Policy
TTO — To Take Out
RV — Right Ventricle
Q8H — Every 8 hours
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
YO — years old
LB — Pound
TIW — three times a week
IVU — Intravenous Urogram
AMP — Ampule
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
ADA — American Diabetes Association
BMS — Bare Metal Stent
HM — hispanic male
R — Arginine
MS — Mitral Stenosis
CE — Continuing Education
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
TEL — Telephone
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
NM — Nuclear Medicine

PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
MTX — Methotrexate
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
MOD — Modified
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
CHB — Complete Heart Block
PUR — Purchasing
EMP — Employee
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
D/C — Discharge
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
D — Distance
Q — Glutamine
RA — Room Air
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination
FL — Fluid
CP — Chest Pain
WS — Williams Syndrome
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
AGC — atypical glandular cells
POS — Positive
NTG — Nitroglycerin
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein
RD — Registered Dietician
CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
HBA — Hemoglobin A
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
EQ — Equipment
VOD — vision right eye
S — Serine
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
IVP — Intravenous Push
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
GU — Gastric Ulcer
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
AC — Area Code
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis

NS — Normal Saline (IV)
IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
IU — International Unit
ETIOL — etiology
IDC — Indirect Costs
FL — Femur Length
BCP — Birth Control Pill
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
PSYCHT — Psychologist
WLE — Wide Local Excision
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
DRPLA — Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
FT — foot (unit of length)
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
OTD — out the door (discharged
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
HEME — Hemorrhage
HCV — hepatitis C virus
PT — Patient
LG — Large
TUR — Transurethral Resection
GC — gonorrhea
WTR — Water
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
H&P — history and physical examination
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
HS — hours of sleep(bedtime)
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce
AE — Adverse Event
RPT — Repeat
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
ABCS — airway, breathing, circulation, etc. Refers to priority of needs in emergency situations. Exact spell-out and details after "C" vary by institution, but the "ABCs" theme is recurrent.
HIM — Health Information Management
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
GTT — Guttae
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
IB — Investigator's Brochure

MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified
IOL — Intraocular Lens
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
LAC — Long Arm Cast
AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis
NE — Norepinephrine
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
LAO — Left Anterior Oblique
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
DAW — Dispense As Written
TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
CK — Check
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney
LDW — Last Day Worked
BW — Birth Weight
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
A/W — alive and well
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
PR — Progesterone Receptor
CAL — Calorie
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
PI — Protease Inhibitor
HA — Headache
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat
DNI — Do Not Intubate
ENGR — Engineer
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
YR — Years old
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
RA — Right Atrium
R — Roentgen
SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
SA — Salvation Army
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
HD — Hemodialysis
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
BIL — Bilateral
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
HF — Heart Failure
NAS — No Added Salt
PE — Pulmonary Edema
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape
NGT — NasoGastric Tube
U — University
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
PRL — Prolactin
ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
R/T — Related To
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
PTX — PneumoThorax
UNK — Unknown
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
DR — dram
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
T — Temperature
DOL — Day of Life
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
FLEX — flexion
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
RCVG — Receiving
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination
GMP — guanosine monophosphate
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
MOL — Molecule
H — Histidine
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
MIN — Minority
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
K — Potassium
AJ — Ankle Jerk
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
PPD — Postpartum Depression
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
PRO — Protein

TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
IC — Intracardiac
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
GRAD — Graduate
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution
USS — ultrasound scan
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
DDNS — Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences
KCAL — kilocalories
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
NES — Not Elsewhere Specified
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
CMV IGG — cytomegalovirus IGG
ADJ — Adjunct
LD — Lead
RIF — Rifampin
TT — Thrombin Time
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
CCK — Cholecystokinin
LAS — Latin American Studies
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
ETOH — Alcohol
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
TG — Triglyceride
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
LA — Left Atrium
WBC — White blood cells
PRKG — Parking
PH.D. — Doctorate Of Philosophy
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
A&W — Alive and Well
GOK — God Only Knows
EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
FL — Floor
IR — Insulin Resistance

CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
OP — Osteoporosis
RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
DC — discontinue
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
MR — Mitral Regurgitation
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
B — Black
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
LOX — Liquid Oxygen
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
PSYCH — psychiatry
TTR — Transthyretin
IE — Infective Endocarditis
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation
RPT — Report
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis
CV — Color Vision
SDV — Source Document Verification
SOM — School of Medicine
THER — Therapy
INTL — International
ENT — Ear nose and throat
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
OM — every morning
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
WR — Writer
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
HS — hours of sleep
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
GLU — Glutamic Acid
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty

DIR — Directory
VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
SLI — Supplemental Liability Insurance
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
CVA — Costovertebral Angle
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners
YR — Year
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
TF — transfer
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
SCH — School
BMJ — British Medical Journal
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
TLV — Type-Length-Value
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
VOC — Vocational
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
CR — Complete Remission
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
SN — Skilled Nursing
TVC — True Vocal Cord
EMS — Emergency medical service
INC — Incomplete
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
NA — No Answer
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
DRSG — Dressing
OD — OverDose

BSX — B-symptoms
ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
BRB — Bright Red Blood
ICG — Indocyanine Green
POCT — point-of-care test
DDI — Didanosine
LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
UG — Undergraduate
MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
FTA-ABS — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption Test
NG — Nasogastric
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
A-V — ArterioVenous
3TC — Lamivudine
AB — Antibody
CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
LOM — Limitation of Motion
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography
IIEF — International Index of Erectile Function
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
PED — Pediatric
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
SB — Small Bowel
PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen
PTA — Prior To Arrival
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
GN — Glomerulonephritis
CX — microbiological culture
PHIL — Philosophy
OV — Office Visit
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
CM — Chirurgiae Magister
DES — diethyl sulphate
DD — Differential Diagnosis
DDAVP — Desmopressin Acetate
NGB — neurogenic bladder
APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
GGT — L-gamma-glutamyl transferase
LYTES — Electrolytes
MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
HB — Heart Block
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

CPD — Continuous Professional Development
NK — Natural Killer
NNT — Number needed to Treat
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
MSE — Mental Status Examination
MVI — Multivitamin
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
CAO — conscious alert and oriented
HPF — high power field
TL — Tubal Ligation
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
PAT — patient
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
O — Observation
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
R — Respirations
CIRC — Circumcision
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
FM — Fetal Movement
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
SERV — Service
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
CTG — Cardiotocograph
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
HL — Hearing Level
LIB — Libra
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia

COM — Community
ST — Speech Therapy
HSC — Health and Social Care
ABW — Actual Body Weight
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
VIRO — Virology
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
TEMP — Temperature
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
SA — Sinoatrial
DIB — Dead in Bed
PBX — probiotics
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
MSO — Management Services Officer
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
UPJ — Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
STAT — Statistical
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
NWB — non-weight bearing
FLAIR — fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer
SUSP — Suspension
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
IF — Immunofluorescence
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide

P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
PRBC — packed red blood cells
QTC — QT interval corrected for heart rate
DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence
CC — cum cibo (with food)
VA — Visual Acuity
TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
IC — Immune Complex
A/O — Alert and Oriented
DIU — Death in Utero
PARA — paralysis
DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
RD — Retinal Detachment
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
UA — Unstable Angina
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
AE — Above Elbow
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
HAZ — Hazard
VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
T.D.S. — three times a day
WN — Well Nourished
COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
BL TIME — bleeding time
IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
AA — Alcoholics Anonymous
HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
CORP — Corporate
PHE — Phenylalanine
PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
TC — Total Cholesterol
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
COMP — Compound
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
ANTHRO — Anthropology
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
PREP — Prepare
UUS — upper uterine segment
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
PX — Prognosis

HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
NO. — Number
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis
GA — General Accounting
HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction
OD — Occupational Disease
MATS — Military Air Transport Service
BM — Bowel Movement
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
INJ — injection
BKA — below-the-knee amputation
AI — Association Index
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
OR — Odds Ratio
TX — Therapy (medical)
EXT — Extract
LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
AP — alkaline phosphatase
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished
LLC — Long Leg Cast
ACB — aortocoronary bypass
BR — Bathroom
BG — Blood Glucose
NCP — Nursing Care Plan
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
IN VIVO — within the living
EDTA — ethylene-diamine-tetraacetic acid
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
BDL — below detectable level/limit
WPC — washed packed cells
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
LPSOE — Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
REQ — Request
F — Frequency
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
PM — Post Meridiem
UOP — Urinary Output
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin

MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
ACHE — acetylcholine esterase
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
IPPB — intermittent positive pressure breathing
EOA — Esophageal Obturator Airway
NOF — Neck Of Femur
T&C — Type and Cross
I — Isoleucine
LL — Lower Level
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
WK — Week
AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
HOPI — History of Present Illness
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
SHOB — shortness of breath
TRLR — Trailer
SAN — Sinoatrial Node
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
LIC — License
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
A — Apical
CRYO-AHF — cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor
CT — Count
ETMF — Electronic Trial Master File
AFA — Advanced First Aid
SOL — Solution
AP — Apical Pulse
OD — Once Daily
FBS — fasting blood sugar
CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
ANTI-RNP — antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
STI — sexually transmitted infection
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
# — Fracture
APR — Abdominoperineal Resection
NM — Neuromuscular
EDH — epidural hematoma
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
RSB — Right Sternal Border
NG — Nanogram
DOC — Document

PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
AM — After Morning
GERI — Geriatrics
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
TRANS — Transport
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
ER — External Relations
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
CT — chest tube
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
AD LIB — As desired
OJ — Orange Juice
RV — Residual Volume
L&A — Light And Accommodation
ID — IDentifier
AC — ante cibum (before food)
H.S. — at bedtime
EMU — Early Morning Urine
VLY — Valley
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
VSA — vital signs absent
HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System
V — Vitreous
FLA-ABS — fluorescent antibody absorption test
DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
PYRL — Payroll
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
LGA — large for gestational age
MELD — model for end-stage liver disease
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
INF — Inferior
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
CATH — Catheter
DRESS — Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PLT — Platelet
ENG — electronystagmography
A — Assessment
TAB — Tablet
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery

Y/O — years old
IBW — Ideal Body Weight
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
ANGIO — angiogram
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
POD — Postoperative Day
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
BSI — Bodily Substance Isolation
ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
A.P. — before a meal
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
RT — Route
RUE — Right Upper Extremity
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentrate
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
VE — Vaginal Examination
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
OPPT — Oriented to Person, Place, and Time
EAC — External Auditory Canal
ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome
EMER — Emergency
FP — Feature Package
BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine
MR — Modified Release
MSR — Medical Science Research
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
HUM — Human
PERLA — pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodations
FEV1 — forced expiratory volume in one second
SE — Sales Engineer
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
MV — Minute Volume
BKSTR — Bookstore
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
WNL — Will Not Listen
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
D25 — 25% dextrose injections

TRNG — Training
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
FDTN — Foundation
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
RX — prescriptions
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
CT — Counterterrorism
DILI — drug-induced liver injury
A/A — Affirmative Action
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
CV — Cardiovascular
T — tablespoon
HPI — history of the present illness
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
UA — Urinalysis
DS — Down syndrome
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
FFPHM — Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
ICAS — Independent Complaints Advocacy Services
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
LASH — left anterior superior hemiblock
PKU — Phenylketonuria
PSH — Past medical history
RFVIIA — recombinant activated factor VIIa
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
PEX — Plasma Exchange
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
ECI — febris e causa ignota
BM — Bachelor of Medicine
RADS — Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
EXT — Extension Shelf
VDSA — Voluntary Data Sharing Agreement
RTV — Ritonavir
CSR — Customer Service Request
FEIN — Federal Employer Identification Number
VS — vital signs
K — Lysine
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
A/B — acid-base ratio
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
CCE — clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
O&P — Ova & Parasites

TA — Teaching Assistant
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
NUC — Nuclear
ASW — Approved Social Worker
HP — hot packs
RA — Refractory Anemia
QM — Quality Management
AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure
NASH — Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
EFWC — electrolyte-free water clearance
MLC — Midline Catheter
TP — Total Protein
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
V — Valine
OD — eye doctor
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
INSP — Inspector
FUO — fever of unknown origin
M&M — morbidity and mortality
BK — Bradykinin
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
S/A — sugar and acetone
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
BIB — Brought In By
PA — posteroanterior
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
ACL — anticardiolipin
COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
AZT — azidothymidine
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
VAL — Valine
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
OHC — Occupational Health Center
SG — Specific Gravity
RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
HCRP — Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
CABA — Complaints Of

ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
OP — Operational
AK — Above Knee
EXT — Extremities
VD — Venereal Disease
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
NVA — near visual acuity
ILE — Isoleucine
COSHH — Committee on Substances Hazardous to Health
PZA — Pyrazinamide
A.M. — before noon
P.V. — per vagina
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
PRACT — practitioner
SC — Subcutaneous
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram
SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
FOF — Found on Floor
FREQ — Frequency
S4 — fourth heart sound
ADM — administrator
PKA — protein kinase activity
SAC — Short Arm Cast
CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
HBV — hepatitis B virus
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
O — Morally Offensive
STRKPR — Storekeeper
NB — note well (please pay attention)
SR — Slow Release
AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
HTVD — hypertensive vascular disease
X/7 — x number of days
A.A. — of each
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
MATL — Material
MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate

PECS — picture exchange communication system
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
L — Litre
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
QHS — quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
AED — Antiepileptic Drug
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society
TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
WPW — Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
BFS — Business and Financial Services
ET — Esotropia
PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
PERLA — Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
SQL-DSE — Structured Query Language for Departmental Support Environment
SNP — Sodium Nitroprusside
EST — Electroshock Therapy
RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
AD. — right ear
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
PRP — Panretinal Photocoagulation
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
EMB — Ethambutol
POS — Point-Of-Service
INH — Inhalation
FAP — Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
HRV — BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
ICF — Informed Consent Form
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
ACR — American College of Radiology
TOL — trial of labor
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
EOM — Extraocular muscle
SO — Superior Oblique
PK — Pharmacokinetics
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
SFA — Superficial Femoral Artery
BC — Blood Culture
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
NEC — Necrotizing Enterocolitis
STEC — Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli

HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
NVDC — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
DKA — Don't Know Anything
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
NSA — no significant abnormality
AVJRT — atrioventricular junctional re-entry tachycardia
A.C. — before a meal
IDL — intermediate-density lipoprotein
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
UR — Urine
T3 — Triiodothyronine
MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
PBF — Peripheral Blood Film
IMID — Immunomodulatory Drug
PAO — Peak Acid Output
CKMB — creatinine kinase myocardial band
PC — post cibum (after food)
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
S3 — third heart sound
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test
CT — Computer Tomography
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
PPI — Proton Pump Inhibitor
UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter
FRCS — Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
EXC — Excision
CHC — Community Health Council
CREAT — Creatinine
PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
FNAC — fine-needle aspiration cytology
KO — Keep Open
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
BUD — Budget
GVL — graft versus leukemia
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
BLD — Blood
BL TY — blood type
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
LUL — Left Upper Lobe
Q.O.D. — every other day
CX — Cervix
SI — Sacroiliac Joint
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
MEDS — Medication
PM — Polymyositis
LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
PRP — Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris

MSBOS — Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
NST — Non-Stress Test
HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
ISMN — Isosorbide Mononitrate
S1 — First Heart Sound
INSTL — Install
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference
MB CHB — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
PACU — Post Anesthesia Care Unit
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
EVF — erythrocyte volume fraction
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
SOM — Serous Otitis Media
P.C. — after meals
T — teaspoon
CYSTO — Cystoscopy
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
FD — Fatal Dose
A.A. — amino acids:
FACIL — Facility
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
NCS — Nerve Conduction Study
RECP — Reception
BLS — Basic life support
PR — Prothrombin Ratio
CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
PROMO — Promotional material
AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
PROCTO — Proctoscopy
GB — Gallbladder
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
LCHAD — Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase
BT — Bleeding Time
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
SHX — surgical history
SW — Stab Wound
TMT — Treadmill Test
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
VW — Vessel Wall
SEN — subependymal nodule
CCP — Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
BW — Body Weight
CH — congenital hypothyroidism
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
TG — Thyroglobulin
HRCT — High-resolution computed tomography
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]

AIP — Academic Internship Program
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
SCL — Soft Contact Lens
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
MOD — moderate dysplasia
GVHD — chronic graft-versus-host-disease
HAE — Hereditary Angioedema
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
V&A — vagotomy and antrectomy
RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
OPG — Ocular Plethysmography
FTA — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies
A&P — anterior posterior
CMV — controlled mechanical ventilation
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
HEP — hepatitis
CT SCAN — computer-assisted tomography
L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
ZN — Zinc
FF — fundus firm
BZD — Benzodiazepine
SMO — Site Management Organization
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A
KUB — Kidney, Urether and Bladder
PX — Physical Examination
LEU — Leucine
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
XE — Xenon
HVD — hypertension vascular disease
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
TBT — Tracheal bronchial toilet
WS — water-soluble
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
ITP — idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
PLMS — periodic limb movements of sleep
OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
T4 — Thyroxine
HLHS — Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
ULN — upper limit of normal
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway

TBI — total body irradiation
NT — NasoTracheal
EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
CVID — Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders
MVC — Motor Vehicle Crash
RDS — Retiree Drug Subsidy
K — Kilometer
CB — Ciliary Body
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
EMDA — electromotive drug administration
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
LA — local anaesthetic
IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
DCSSC — diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health
TRALI — transfusion-related acute lung injury
PS — Pressure Support
IVUS — Intravascular Ultrasound
POSE — primary obesity surgery, endoscopic
BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
BD — bis di twice daily
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
X/52 — x number of weeks
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
VOD — Volume of Distribution
ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
PD — Postural Drainage
CUSTDN — Custodian
INF(-α/-β/-γ) — interferons -α/-β/-γ
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
HDCV — Human Diploid Cell Vaccine
ANC — absolute neutrophils count
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
BS MB — Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine
IOF — International Operation Forces
/S — without
IFOPAL — Index, Fund Organization, Program, Account, Location
HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
FMP — First Menstrual Period
HFNEF — heart failure with a normal ejection fraction
FPR — False Positive Rate
BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
X/12 — x number of months
HVLT — high-velocity lead therapy
CSF — colony stimulating factor

RVF — Right Ventricular Failure
PMR — Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization
OB — obstetrics
GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
ORSA — Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Operations Research Society Of America
@ — each
H&H — Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
LSA — lichen sclerosus et atrophieus
UNEX — University Extension
LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
LS — Lumbosacral
PNV — prenatal vitamin
BR — Bed Rest
2° — secondary
FLK — funny-looking kid
PTU — Propylthiouracil
CIRC — Circumcision Information Resource Centre
NDC — National Drug Code
PREOP — Preoperative
FOS — Full of Stool
IGD — Immunoglobulin D
HGH — human growth hormone
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
PHYCS — Physics
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
ASO — antistreptolysin o
E — Glutamic acid
B.I.D — twice a day
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
AIO — Ambulance Incident Officer
UCRP — University of California Retirement Plan
CMACE — Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries
CYS — Cysteine
HAI — Hepatic Arterial Infusion
PPV — Positive Pressure Ventilation
SCFE — Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
O.U. — both eyes
HIS — Histidine
DCR — Dacryocystorhinostomy
TEM — Transmission Electron Microscope
PATHO — Pathology
IND — Industry
MS — Morphine Sulphate
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
TMF — Trial Master File
XR — X-Ray
TTP — Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
ISH — Isolated Systolic Hypertension
FB — Foreign Body
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy

GA — general anaesthetic
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
PNB — Pulseless Not Breathing
GGS — Gastrografin swallow
HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
KUB — Kidney Ureters Bladder
CLARE — Contact lens acute red eye
NV — near vision
TBSE — Total Body Skin Examination
WS — Waardenburg Syndrome
MGN — Membranous Glomerulonephritis
HT — Hypertension
GPI — globus pallidus interna
GLU — glucose
IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
V/Q — Ventilation/Perfusion
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
PTD — Permanent Total Disability
NOMI — Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
F — Female
DIC — disseminated intravascular clotting syndrome
ASSN — Association
RIMA — Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase Type a
PIE — Period of Initial Eligibility
RR — Recovery Room
BCPS — Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
ABC — Abacavir
D/L — dislocation
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
FDIU — Fetal Demise in Utero
MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
ELECT — Electric
COLL — COLLege
TAH-BSO — total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
ETEC — Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli
HSV — Highly Selective Vagotomy
PI — Present Illness
SERMS — Selective estrogen receptor modulators
NNBT — Nelson Baker tube
TGV — transposition of the great vessels
HBIG — Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
LVPO — Low Value Purchase Order
PACG — Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
DIA — Digital Image Analysis
HCG — human chorionic gonadotrophin
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase
SEC — seconds
PPT — Precipitate

CS — Cesarean Section
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
TME — Total Mesorectal Excision
BM — Bone Marrow
HND — hemolytic disease of the newborn
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
Δ — diagnosis;
AECG — ambulatory electrocardiography
GLN — Glutamine
TR — Tricuspid Regurgitation
PR — by rectum
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
SER — Serine
IQCODE — Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
VAS — visual analog scales
GM — Gram
= — Equals" or "Complete Transformation
MOM — multiples of the median
UIH — University of Illinois Hospital
TAPVR — Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
A-T — ataxia-telangiectasia
V — Vent
ACCU — Acute Coronary Care Unit
UBT — Urea Breath Test
5HTP — five hydroxy tryptophan
TPR — temperature pulse respiratory
DDH — developmental hip dysplasia
FES04 — iron sulfate
FC — foley catheter
CPT — Chest Physical Therapy
NOCT — night
DMT — Dimethyltryptamine
MCAD — Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
START — Screening Tool to Alert doctors to Right Treatment
BRAO — Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
NK CELLS — natural killer cells
RCR — Rotator Cuff Repair
MIO — Medical Incident Officer
FCR — Flexor Carpi Radialis
IPMN — Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
BDI — Beck Depression Inventory
VRE — vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium
# — gauge
RCT — randomized controlled trial
PLIF — Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
NSTEMI — non ST Segment Myocardial Infarction
BS — breath sound
MUPS — Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Symptoms)
NC — nasal cannula

NATHNAC — National Travel Health Network and Centre
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
WKR — WORKER
MFCPU — multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis
PX — Pneumothorax
O — objective
PSI — Pneumonia Severity Index
LIJ — Left Internal Jugular
HGV — Hepatitis G Virus
PEG — Pneumoencephalogram
HHO2 — high humidity oxygen
LM — left main coronary artery
LAR — Legally Acceptable Representative
N/S — normal saline
PPH — Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
HVPO — High Value Purchase Orders
PSC — Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
JVD — Jugular Venous Distension
CTAP — CT during arterial portography
ABE — Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
VOS — Vision Left Eye
RT — Respiratory Technician
ICD — Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
AHF — Antihemophilic Factor
CAT — Computed Axial Tomography
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
NNICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
CAP — Capsule
CSII — Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
KOH — potassium hydroxide
EXP — expired
TPR — Temperature Pulse Respirations
ESPP — Extended Studies and Public Programs
RMR — right medial rectus
HBF — fetal hemoglobin
ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
VLDL — Very Low Density Lipoprotein
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
TGF — Tumor Growth Factor
EDV — End-Diastolic Volume
PPD — Packs Per Day
ECON — Economics
PROG — Prognosis
FHS — Fetal heart sound
ERT — Enzyme Replacement Therapy
ECE — Electrical & Computer Engineering
HACEK — acronym for a group of bacteria that are a frequent cause of endocarditis in children
SPECT — Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Technique
CDFG — California Department of Fish and Game's
BPPV — benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
PLCMT — Placement
SAED — SemiAutomatic External Defibrillator
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Imino-Diacetic Acid
LTAC — Long-Term Acute Care
OM — omni mane (every morning)
SR — Superior Rectus (eye muscle)
T&H — type and hold
P — Post
LY — lymphocytes
LBO — Large Bowel Obstruction
NEO — New Employee Orientation
LGIB — lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding
UCRS — University of California Retirement System
PERL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive To Light
CFA — Colonization Factor Antigen
TRANSLTR — Translator Supercomputer
EXAM — Examination
SURG — Surgeon
MET — Methionine
HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
FRCGP — Fellow Royal College of General Practitioners
LTG — Long Term Goal
CCR — California Code of Regulations
PML — Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
BCG — Bacille Calmette-Guerine
MIRECC — Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
DIPERTE — diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus
PRO — Professional
IMB — intermenstrual bleed
ID — Intradermal
Δ — change
MM HG — millimetre of mercury
CES — Cauda Equina Syndrome
ARR — Absolute Risk Reduction
OC — oral contraceptives
PMH — perimesencephalic subarachnoid hemorrhage
OTTR — Organ Transplant Tracking Record
TGA — transposition of the great arteries
PAL — posterior axillary line
PTC — Pseudotumor Cerebri
CADASIL — Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
BBB L — left bundle branch block
TV — Tidal Volume
INS — Insurance
PDE — Phosphodiesterase
ASIA — American Spinal Injury Association
MAR — Marine
PER VAG — per vagina
VUR — Vesicoureteral Reflux

FPB — Flexor Pollicis Brevis
VPAP — Variable Positive Airway Pressure
RHF — rheumatoid factor
CLIN — Clinic
ZIFT — Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
ACMS — Academic Computing and Media Services
CCNS — Cell Cycle Non-Specific Drug. A type of medication used in chemotherapy.
XRT — external radiation therapy
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
A&P — assessment and plans
ASO — antistreptolysin-O
CABP — coronary artery bypass procedure
CERT — Center for Environmental Research and Training
K — cornea
DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
FMRP — fragile X mental retardation protein
BNF — British National Formulary
IUD — intrauterine death
EUP — Extrauterine Pregnancy
CFR — Case Fatality Rate
MBL — Mannose-Binding Lectin
PHQ — Patient Health Questionnaire
RVT — Renal Vein Thrombosis
GPCL — gas permeable contact lens
FHT — fetal heart tone
GVH — Graft Versus Host
DXR — Digital X-Ray Radiogrammetry
DPM — Diploma in Psychological Medicine
WM — White Male
CM — Centimetre
HOOF — Home Oxygen Order Forms
GRAV I — gravidity = 1
MAOIS — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
CYTOTECH — Cytotechnology
CSE — Computer Science & Engineering
ESV — End-Systolic Volume
NSTEMI — non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
PND — Postnasal Drip
IUGR — intrauterine growth restriction
AGRC — Academic Geriatric Resource Center
LES — Lupus Erythematosus Systemicus
VIT — Vitreous
AAF — African American Female