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DEX — (DXT) Blood Sugar
A&OX4 — alert and oriented, times 4
AAS — Atomic Absorbance Spectrophotometry
H/H OR H&H — hemoglobin and hematocrit
CEIOL — Cataract extraction with intraocular lens placement
FTNVD — full term normal vaginal delivery
CRIT — hematoCRIT
CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
A&OX3 — alert and oriented, times 3
CF — Cystic Fibrosis
HEENT — head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
MCGTT — microdrop
BMBX — Bone marrow biopsy
ELLSCS — elective lower segment caesarean section
AAT — Activity As Tolerated
HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
A FIB — atrial fibrillation
COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
SMA-6 — six-channel serum multiple analysis
EMLSCS — emergency lower segment Caesarean section
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Scale
AF — Atrial Fibrillation
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
PTBD — Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
DM — Diabetes mellitus
NSVD — Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
FMLA — Family Medical Leave Act
ADHD — Attention Deficiti Hyperactivity Disorder
A1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
TIB-FIB — tibia and fibula
X-MATCH — crossmatch
ECG — Electrocardiogram
ESM — Ejection Systolic Murmur
AMB — Ambulate
PRN — ''pro re nata'' (Latin, "for the emergency", "as needed")
CT — Computed Tomography
CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
ASC-H — atypical squamous cells – cannot exclude HSIL
AA — Ascorbic Acid
ESRD — End Stage Renal Disease (US Federal Program)
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living
V-FIB — Ventricular Fibrillation
V-TACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
THR — Total Hip Replacement
SITREP — Situation Report
Q12H — Every 12 Hours
HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
MEQ — Milliequivalent
VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure

T.S.T.H. — too sick to send home
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Mφ — macrophage
AMI — acute myocardial infarction
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
D BIL — direct bilirubin
CAOX4 — Conscious
CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
INSTR — Instruct
IVSS — intravenous soluset
IQ — Intelligence Quotient
R/G/M — rubs/gallops/murmurs
EMBX — endometrial biopsy
LCX — Left Circumflex Artery
N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
NT-PROBNP — N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
G-B SYN — Guillain-Barre syndrome
SAPS II — simplified acute physiology score
AAOX3 — awake, alert, and oriented, times 3
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
PERRLA — pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
IX — Investigation
PCIOL — Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
DOB — Date Of Birth
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
C-SSRS — Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
CTA — Clear To Auscultation (medical; lungs)
IOP — intra-orifice pressure
ADMTG — Admitting
BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
U&E — urea and electrolytes (blood test)
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation
OHTN — ocular hypertension
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction
BRBPR — Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
SMA-7 — serum metabolic assay
KIV — Keep In View
H/A — Headache
DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
ASPECTS — Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
OPS — Operations
PRA — Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
PPX — Prophylaxis
GPL — George Palade Laboratories
NISS — New Injury Severity Score
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual

LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
HCO3 — Bicarbonate
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
AS — Aortic Stenosis
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
FISH — Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
IV — Intravenous
PREME — premature infant
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
EVD — External Ventricular Drain
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
SSN — Social Security Number
HLD — Hyperlipidemia
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
HA — Hypertonia arterialis
WRD — word
FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
REEDA — Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
WHO — World Health Organization
NAD — No Acute Distress
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
RFQ — Request For Quotation
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
BA E — barium enema
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
AD — Right Ear
QC — Quality Control
ME — Medical Examiner
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
AFB — Aflatoxin B
ABCD — asymmetry, borders, color, diameter
B/L — Bilateral
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
AER — auditory-evoked response
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
RBC — Red Blood Cell
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications
ASX — Asymptomatic
MG — Magnesium
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
Ψ — psychiatry
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
PA — Physician Assistant
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
KVO — Keep Vein Open
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
W/O — Without
BPM — Beats Per Minute
HOTN — Hypotension
IT — Intrathecal
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
BMI — Body Mass Index
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
CGI — Clinical Global Impression
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
Q6H — Every 6 Hours

ā — (a with a bar over it) before
AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
IM — Intramuscular
PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
ECHO — Echocardiogram
NKA — No Known Allergies
AKA — Also Know As
TX — Treatment (medical)
S/P — Status Post
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
A FLUT — atrial flutter
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
GI — Gastrointestinal
CV — Curriculum Vitae
D55% — dextrose
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
Q.M.T. — every month
Y — Tyrosine
NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
PPM — parts per million
H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole
RFP — Request For Proposal
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SS — Social Services
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
HGB — Hemoglobin
CNS — Central Nervous System
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
CO — Carbon Monoxide
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
BX — Biopsy
LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock

GU — Genitourinary
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
TB — Tuberculosis
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
NGTD — Negative to Date
A — Alanine
INT — Internal
CBC — Complete Blood Count
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
H202 — hydrogen peroxide
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score
PMH — Past Medical History
ADM — Admission
C-SECTION — cesarean section
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
REG — Regular
ER — Emergency Room
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
LOL — Little Old Lady
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
LFT — Liver Function Test
GR — Grain
MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity

NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
AP — Accounts Payable
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
CST — Contraction Stress Test
PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
H→S — heel-to-shin test
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
PT — Physical Therapy
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
DX — Diagnosis
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
C/W — Consistent With
ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
H — Hour
K CAL — kilocalorie
QS — Quantity Sufficient
AM — Ante Meridian
AMA — Against Medical Advice
HD — High Density
AMP — Ampere
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
MN — Midnight
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
D — Day
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
FX — Fracture
WDL — Within Defined Limits
NP — Nurse Practitioner
CR — Creatinine
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
ACS — American Cancer Society
OD — Overdraft
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide
CHE — Cholinesterase
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support

DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
CA — Calcium
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
POST — Posterior
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
BP — Blood Pressure
DOA — dead on arrival
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic
GH — Growth Hormone
CC — Chief Complaint
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
CCU — Coronary Care Unit
AF — Amniotic Fluid
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
DCF — Data Clarification Form
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
VAG — Vaginal
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
ADL — activity of daily living
OPD — Outpatient Department
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
TPA — Third Party Administrator
OT — Occupational Therapy
HA5 — 5% homatropine
QS — every shift
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
ED — Emergency Department
AF — afebrile
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome

SD — Standard Deviation
BWX — bite-wing x-ray
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance
SYS — System
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
OINT — ointment
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
CO — Cardiac Output
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
ETOH — Ethanol
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
FJ — Financial Journal
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
GSW — GunShot Wound
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
DME — Durable Medical Equipment
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
CRO — Contract Research Organization
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
A.H. — every other hour
XRT — Radiotherapy
NB — Newborn
D LOCKER — Diving Locker
EMG — Electromyogram
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
GPA — Grade Point Average
HPF — High-Power Field
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
KG — Kilogram
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
BD — twice a day
INST — Institute
ACT-D — actinomycin-D
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
SAST — Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase

IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
SGT — Sergeant
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
FA — Fatty Acid
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
Q.WK. — weekly
NSS — Normal Saline Solution
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
OR — Operating Room
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
ACH — Acetylcholine
GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
CAG — Coronary Angiography
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
CBD — Common Bile Duct
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
TBS — Tablespoon
NM — Nanometer
PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
INH — Isoniazid
ROM — Range Of Motion
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
MED — Medical
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
H/OPI — history of the present illness
LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
BS — Blood Sugar
LAB — Laboratory
EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
WCC — White Cell Count
BMA — British Medical Association
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
POA — Power Of Attorney
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
TLC — Total Lung Capacity
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
NO — Nitric Oxide
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
≠ — not equal
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
DA — Dopamine
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
CRF — Case Report Form
BMD — Bone Mineral Density
L&D — Labor and Delivery
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
PIO — Public Information Office
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
R — Right
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
AAD — Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
Q.O.H. — every other hour
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
LAT — Lateral
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
QT — Quart
IRB — Institutional Review Board
L — Liter
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
CMV — Cytomegalovirus

RM — Room
AED — Automated external defibrillator
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
TV — Television
ACR — albumin:creatinine ratio
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
AGA — appropriate for gestational age
V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
IPM — Integrated Pest Management
TRP — Tryptophan
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume
EF — Ejection Fraction
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
TBC — Tuberculosis
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
DSG — Dressing
SUPP — suppository
SX — Surgery
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
HI — Homicidal Ideation
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
HBD — Has Been Drinking
P — Pressure
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
IVII — IV insulin infusion
EXEC — Executive
HCT — Hematocrit
AG — Antigen
BSL — Biosafety Level
SCR — Serum Creatinine
INFO — Information
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
RN — Registered Nurse

SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
QUAL — Quality
DL — Deciliter
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy
DOD — United States Department of Defense
NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia
CHG — Change
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
I131 — iodine-131
GP — General Practitioner
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
2.0 MG — 2 mg
EOD — Every Other Day
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
NACL — Sodium Chloride
CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
CR — Chromium
TLS — Transport Layer Security
BLDG — Building
— — negative
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
SCI — Science
Q.I.D — Four times a day
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
W — White
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
BSA — Body Surface Area
SVC — Service
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
MAE — Moves All Extremities
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
GXT — graded exercise test
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI

DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
MSO4 — morphine sulfate
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
A — Artery
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
HSA — Health Savings Account
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test
RX — Treatment
BPD — Biparietal Diameter
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
OP — Office of the President
RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
D5W — 5% dextrose/water
P — Pulse
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
UDS — Urine Drug Screen
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
FBC — Full Blood Count
DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
M — Male
MOL — Mole
SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
AMT — Amount
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
REP — Representative
RIS — Radiology Information System
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
Q.AM — every day before noon
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
HPI — History of Present Illness
OZ — Ounce
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
CA — Carcinoma
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center

DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
DIV — Division
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
ASN — Asparagine
CONT — Continue
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
F→N — finger-to-nose test
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
AFL — Atrial Flutter
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
AHA — American Hospital Association
SH — Social History
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
CHEM — Chemistry
MPO — Myeloperoxidase
HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
PDC — Professional Development Center
SPEC — Special
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
UR — Utilization Review
ATC — Around The Clock
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
ATB — antibiotic
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure
NYHA — New York Heart Association
FDA — Food Drug Administration
NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
Q.N. — every night
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
MR — Mental Retardation
KCL — Potassium Chloride
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
NA — Not Applicable
WMA — World Medical Association

US — Ultrasound
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
D/C — Discontinue
FU — Follow-Up
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
EPO — Erythropoietin
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
ACEI — angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
COA — Chart Of Accounts
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
CK — Creatine Kinase
ORG — Organization
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
PE — Physical Education
PCN — Penicillin
BUC — buccal
HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
PO — By Mouth
DEL — Delivery
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
OS — Oculus Sinister
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa
OSH — Outside Hospital
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
ASP — Aspartic Acid
LOS — Length of Stay
NL — Normal
RTW — Return To Work
CYN — Canyon
SQL — Structured Query Language
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
ARG — Arginine
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
E — Epinephrine
MT — Mountain
BCX — Blood Culture

IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
CL — Clearance
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
SDS — Safety Data Sheet
BE — Barium Enema
AX — Axis
T-AX — temperature, axillary
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure
PT — Prothrombin Time
LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)
PNA — pneumonia
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
INR — International Normalization Ratio
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
TSP — Teaspoon
I123 — the 123 molecular
I125 — the 125 molecular
ABD — Abdomen
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
BA — Barium
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
AHA — American Heart Association
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
ISS — Injury Severity Score

CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
HX — History
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
BNO — Bowel Not Open
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
TWE — Tap Water Enema
H2O — Water (vapor)
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
QOD — Every Other Day
WB — Whole Blood
OHD — Organic Heart Disease
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
H — Hydrogen
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
WT — Weight
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width
NRB — non-rebreather mask
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content
LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
HSKPG — Housekeeping
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
PIN — Personal Identification Number
STM — Short Term Memory
MISC — Miscellaneous
OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
CHOL — Cholesterol
PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
AD — auris dextra
ALI — Acute Lung Injury
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
ANT — Anterior
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
RTS — Revised Trauma Score
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System

DCH — Diploma in Child Health
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
QT — cardiac output
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
BA — Bachelor of Arts
LAD — Left Anterior Descending
HB — Hemoglobin
H/O — History of
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
LSB — Left Sternal Border
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
FTT — Failure To Thrive
AC — Anterior Chamber
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
I&O — Intake & Output
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
AMA — American Medical Association
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy
UTIL — Utilities
SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
VOL — Volume
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
MI — Myocardial Infarction
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
CF — Complement Fixation
NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
BI — Brain Injury
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
A — Adenosine
TRF — Transfer
ER — Estrogen Receptor
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
RT — Reverse Transcription
MATH — Mathematics
MONO-DI — monochorionic-diamniotic twins
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

OPR — Operator
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
L — Leucine
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
GYN — Gynecology
BPP — Biophysical Profile
RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
N — Asparagine
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
CD — Chemical Dependency
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
FWD — Forward
LN — Lymph Node
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
ALS — Advanced Life Support
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
SOS — if needed
ECV — External Cephalic Version
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
HSG — Housing
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
NA — Not Available
ID — Infectious Disease
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
UE — Upper Extremity
BO — bowel open
CL — Contact Lens
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
EDC — Electronic Data Capture
RH — Rhesus factor
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate
CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen

TM — Tympanic Membrane
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
RT — Radiation Therapy
GEN — General Motors
BR — Bedrest
F/U — Follow-Up
GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
ETT — Endotracheal tube
DOI — Date of Injury
ET — Endotracheal
VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
MIN — Minimum
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
AEB — As Evidenced By
LE — Lower Extremity
O2 — Oxygen
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
SL — Sublingual
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
HR — Hour
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
LBP — Low Back Pain
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
DEPT — Department
PE — Pleural Effusion
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
IHC — Immunohistochemistry
LP — Lumbar Puncture
PD — Per Diem
AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
FBG — fasting blood glucose
RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
WF — White Female

SUPP — Support
VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
ROD — resident on duty
TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
HDU — High Dependency Unit
CHO — Carbohydrate
DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
CT — Calcitonin
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
OP — Outpatient
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
L — Left
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
APPT — Appointment
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
ACQ — Acquisition
DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
Q.A.D. — every other day
STG — Short Term Goal
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
IG — Immune Globulin
CHR — Chronic
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
PROC — Process
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
KI — Potassium Iodide
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis
ABVD — Doxorubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
REP — Repeat
PLCY — Policy
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery
FL — Fluid
REV — Review
# — Number
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
PE — Physical Examination
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome

SAB — Spontaneous Abortion
N — Nitrogen
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
NPO — Nil Per Os
PG — Postgraduate
DOL — United States Department of Labor
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
FH — Family History
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
MAX — Maximum
HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
A&O — Aware and Oriented
GASTROE — Gastroenterology
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
D — Distance
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level
MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
MTX — Methotrexate
C/O — Complains Of
CI — Cardiac Index
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse
NFR — Not for Resuscitation
CCU — Critical Care Unit
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
LUE — Left Upper Extremity
AUD — Audit
E — Ecstasy
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
DIL — Dilute
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
KOR — keep open rate
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center
DSP — Digital Signal Processor
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder

MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
TKO — To Keep Open
LLL — left lower lobectomy
HT — Heights
UNG — OINtment
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine
OS — Overall Survival
ERG — Electroretinogram
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
LI — Lithium
APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
SQ — Subcutaneous
FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
EQ — Equipment
ISQ — In Status Quo
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
BSL — Blood Sugar Level
GU — Gastric Ulcer
FHX — Family History
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
IVP — Intravenous Push
SUPT — Superintendent
BILI — Bilirubin
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
IVU — Intravenous Urogram
AMP — Ampule
PSYCHT — Psychologist
M — Methionine
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
C — Centigrade
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
VET — Veteran
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
WS — Williams Syndrome
VO — Verbal Order
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
CS — Cesium
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
LG — Large
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
LLQ — left lower quadrant
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis

RLE — Right Lower Extremity
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
LYS — Lysine
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
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
HEMA — hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
HOB — Head of Bed
ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
HBP — High Blood Pressure
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
SOB — Short of breath
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
NSE — neuron-specific enolase
MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
THR — Threonine
FL — Femur Length
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
DB HL — decibels hearing loss
CC — Cubic Centimeter
FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
NM — Nuclear Medicine
AK — Actinic Keratosis
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
FF — Fat Free
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
XT — Exotropia
EPI — Epinephrine
HR — Heart Rate
PR — Per Rectum
ICS — Intercostal Space
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
AS — Arsenic
D/C — Discharge
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services
CP — Chest Pain
@ — at
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein
MOD — Modified
CAT — Cataract
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid

TUR — Transurethral Resection
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
OOB — Out of Bed
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
MS — Mitral Stenosis
CAPS — Capsule
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
RV — Right Ventricle
HIM — Health Information Management
PG — Picogram
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
BW — Birth Weight
W — Tryptophan
PR — Progesterone Receptor
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score
RFT — Renal Function Test
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
PRL — Prolactin
LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
AVG — Average Voltage Gain
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
TBSP — Tablespoon
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
AU — Both Ears
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
BE — Base Excess
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
EMP — Employee
SZ — Seizure
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney
ABN — Abnormal
CK — Check
RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation
PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies

ABX — antibiotics
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
RD — Registered Dietician
IDC — Indirect Costs
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
HF — Heart Failure
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
BMS — Bare Metal Stent
SECY — secretary
DR — dram
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association
MD — Doctor of Medicine
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
RTC — Return To Clinic
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
PI — Protease Inhibitor
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
PTL — preterm labor
PC — After Meals
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
NE — Norepinephrine
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
RA — Right Atrium
RA — Room Air
PE — Pulmonary Edema
AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
S — Serine
PIV — peripheral intravenous
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram
BUS — Business
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
GTT — Drop
BIL — Bilateral
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
HA — Headache
AOM — Acute Otitis Media
CDW — Collision Damage Waiver

BCP — Birth Control Pill
AUX — Auxiliary
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
SEGA — Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
KUB — Kidney
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
M — Million
RXN — Reaction
FBE — Full Blood Examination
SA — Salvation Army
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
INV — Inventory
LFTS — Liver Function Test
TTO — To Take Out
APPY — Appendectomy
VOD — vision right eye
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
LAS — Latin American Studies
HD — Hemodialysis
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
PT — Patient
DC — Discharge
OD — Oculus Dexter
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
ADA — American Dental Association
CHB — Complete Heart Block
R — Arginine
PROF — Professor
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
Q — Glutamine
R — Roentgen
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
TTR — Transthyretin
VPA — Valproic Acid
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
R/O — Rule Out
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema

ADJ — Adjunct
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
IR — Insulin Resistance
ICCE — Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
RPT — Report
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
NAS — No Added Salt
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
DNI — Do Not Intubate
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
LAO — Left Anterior Oblique
DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
FLEX — flexion
UBC — Uniform Building Code
LD — Lead
IB — Investigator's Brochure
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
AC — Area Code
RR — Respiratory Rate
LAC — Long Arm Cast
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
AR — Accounts Receivable
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
CA — Cancer
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination
SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
NEG — NEGative
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
CME — Continuing Medical Education
H — Histidine
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
MIN — Minute
AU — Auris unitas
COLL — Collect
CAD — Computer-Aided Design
MR — Mitral Regurgitation

SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
IC — Intracardiac
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.
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
BID — Twice A Day
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
BNC — bladder neck contracture
LA — Left Atrium
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed
VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
INC — Incomplete
RIF — Rifampin
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
BILAT — Bilateral
MAINT — Maintenance
R/T — Related To
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
HCV — hepatitis C virus
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
O/E — On Examination
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
COI — Conflict Of Interest
B — Black
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
SDV — Source Document Verification
DOL — Day of Life
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
CRBS/MEDICAL — Center for Research in Biological Structure/Medical
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
OFC — Office
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
MAR — Medication Administration Record

ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
CV — Color Vision
NTG — Nitroglycerin
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
U — University
A&W — Alive and Well
QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
OP — Osteoporosis
STD — sexually transmitted disease
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
CVA — Costovertebral Angle
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography
RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
PHIL — Philosophy
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation
DRPLA — Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
BRB — Bright Red Blood
SOC — Social
PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery
3TC — Lamivudine
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
OM — every morning
PTA — Prior To Arrival
DD — Differential Diagnosis
C — Celsius
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
IOL — Intraocular Lens
GMP — guanosine monophosphate
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
FM — Fetal Movement
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
PPD — Postpartum Depression
BMJ — British Medical Journal
DZ — Disease

TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma
QD — quaque die (every day)
NES — Not Elsewhere Specified
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
DC — discontinue
DDI — Didanosine
PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
CR — Complete Remission
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
SOM — School of Medicine
A-V — ArterioVenous
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
POS — Positive
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
AJ — Ankle Jerk
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
TG — Triglyceride
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
NK — Natural Killer
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
HB — Heart Block
QAM — Every morning
HOSP — Hospital
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
GN — Glomerulonephritis
FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
R — Respirations
HSC — Health and Social Care
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
LYTES — Electrolytes
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
G — Gram (g)
ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
NNT — Number needed to Treat
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
SB — Small Bowel
T — Temperature
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
GLU — Glutamic Acid
CTG — Cardiotocograph
HL — Hearing Level
NA — No Answer
DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid

DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
USPS — United States Postal Services
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
AE — Adverse Event
HEME — Hemorrhage
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
TT — Thrombin Time
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
O — Observation
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
PHI — Protected Health Information
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Q8H — Every 8 hours
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
AGC — atypical glandular cells
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
WR — Writer
HTN — Hypertension
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node
HS — hours of sleep
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
HHS — Health and Human Services Department
RES — Research

NGB — neurogenic bladder
BS — Bowel Sounds
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
GOK — God Only Knows
MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
CAL — Calorie
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
IF — Immunofluorescence
ALT — Alanine Transaminase
THER — Therapy
GTT — Guttae
CXR — Chest X-Ray
LOX — Liquid Oxygen
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
COM — Community
FIN — Finance
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
TC — Total Cholesterol
TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
OD — OverDose
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
HS — hours of sleep(bedtime)
COMP — Compound
IC — Immune Complex
UG — Undergraduate
AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
JR — Junior
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
PARA — paralysis
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
RESP — Respiratory
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
K — Potassium
UA — Unstable Angina
OTD — out the door (discharged
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy

PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer
LB — Pound
ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
HM — hispanic male
PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
STAT — Statistical
CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen
PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
USS — ultrasound scan
HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
RD — Retinal Detachment
GA — General Accounting
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
CCK — Cholecystokinin
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
PTX — PneumoThorax
MCG — micrograms
ENGR — Engineer
CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
MDVL — Mandeville
HLTH — Health
TL — Tubal Ligation
OV — Office Visit
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
DAW — Dispense As Written
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
OR — Odds Ratio
CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
LL — Lower Level
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
TIW — three times a week
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
CIRC — Circumcision
GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular

DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
SA — Sinoatrial
TVC — True Vocal Cord
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
CT — Count
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
DRSG — Dressing
MGR — Manager
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
ADV — Advisory
TX — Therapy (medical)
CMV IGG — cytomegalovirus IGG
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
A/W — alive and well
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution
INTL — International
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
MATS — Military Air Transport Service
VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
GC — gonorrhea
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
INJ — injection
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
DIR — Directory
MJ — Megajoule
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
SCH — School
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
ENT — Ear nose and throat
LOM — Limitation of Motion
CIRC — Circulation
ETOH — Alcohol

PYRL — Payroll
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
PM — Post Meridiem
RCVG — Receiving
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
WBC — White blood cells
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
AB — Antibody
TWA — Time Weighted Averages
MR — Modified Release
CRYO-AHF — cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
VA — Visual Acuity
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
CORP — Corporate
H&P — history and physical examination
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
OD — Occupational Disease
VIRO — Virology
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
IU — International Unit
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
NM — Neuromuscular
LIB — Libra
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
EMU — Early Morning Urine
TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System
TRANS — Transport
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis
PLN — Plan
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
PRIN — Principal
SAN — Sinoatrial Node
ER — External Relations
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
RV — Residual Volume
UOP — Urinary Output
A/O — Alert and Oriented
DCH — Doctor of Surgery
RSB — Right Sternal Border
CX — microbiological culture

FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
ACHE — acetylcholine esterase
DES — diethyl sulphate
NGT — NasoGastric Tube
MKTG — Marketing
HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
VE — Vaginal Examination
HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
ABW — Actual Body Weight
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
MSR — Medical Science Research
MSO — Management Services Officer
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
DEV — Development
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
VOC — Vocational
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
BSX — B-symptoms
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
WPC — washed packed cells
TEL — Telephone
WN — Well Nourished
Q2H — every two hours
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
AP — alkaline phosphatase
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
V — Vitreous
IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine
TF — transfer
UBW — Usual Body Weight
CT — Counterterrorism
A/A — Affirmative Action
CPD — Continuous Professional Development
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
EVAL — evaluation
HPF — high power field
IE — Infective Endocarditis
YO — years old

L&A — Light And Accommodation
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
EDH — epidural hematoma
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
AC — ante cibum (before food)
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
NOF — Neck Of Femur
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination
BR — Bathroom
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
I&D — Incision and Drainage
CT — chest tube
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
SE — Sales Engineer
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
IIEF — International Index of Erectile Function
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
PREP — Prepare
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
ADA — American Diabetes Association
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
ICG — Indocyanine Green
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
MVI — Multivitamin
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
HS — High School
RFVIIA — recombinant activated factor VIIa
DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
PHE — Phenylalanine
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
PUR — Purchasing
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
TEMP — Temperature
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
WLE — Wide Local Excision
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
POCT — point-of-care test
APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
SERV — Service
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome

A — Apical
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
NG — Nasogastric
EAC — External Auditory Canal
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
RA — Refractory Anemia
CM — Chirurgiae Magister
FLA-ABS — fluorescent antibody absorption test
PROD — Produce
TLV — Type-Length-Value
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
MECH — Mechanic
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
RT — Route
FT — foot (unit of length)
T.D.S. — three times a day
PEX — Plasma Exchange
M&M — morbidity and mortality
FLAIR — fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging
PBX — probiotics
PZA — Pyrazinamide
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
HAZ — Hazard
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
DDNS — Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences
ACB — aortocoronary bypass
UA — Urinalysis
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
TP — Total Protein
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
PROJ — Project
DIU — Death in Utero
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
PROG — Program
PREP — Preparation
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device

FOF — Found on Floor
NVA — near visual acuity
DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
PRBC — packed red blood cells
ASW — Approved Social Worker
DIB — Dead in Bed
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
AZT — azidothymidine
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
KCAL — kilocalories
PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
F — Frequency
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
FEV1 — forced expiratory volume in one second
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
O&P — Ova & Parasites
RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
SAC — Short Arm Cast
TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
FP — Feature Package
MCH — Master of Surgery
AP — Apical Pulse
D25 — 25% dextrose injections
BK — Bradykinin
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
LLC — Long Leg Cast
OD — Once Daily
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
ET — Esotropia
GGT — L-gamma-glutamyl transferase
SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
AA — Alcoholics Anonymous
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
BG — Blood Glucose
AE — Above Elbow
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
CAO — conscious alert and oriented
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
PRP — Panretinal Photocoagulation

# — Fracture
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
AI — Association Index
UNK — Unknown
MV — Minute Volume
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
PKU — Phenylketonuria
FFPHM — Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
BKSTR — Bookstore
WTR — Water
ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
MSE — Mental Status Examination
SOL — Solution
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
SNP — Sodium Nitroprusside
PET — positron emission tomography
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure
X/7 — x number of days
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
SO — Superior Oblique
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal
LASH — left anterior superior hemiblock
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
HBA — Hemoglobin A
ANTI-RNP — antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
PRKG — Parking
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
LPSOE — Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
SN — Skilled Nursing
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
INSP — Inspector
DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentrate
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis

CC — cum cibo (with food)
P.V. — per vagina
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
I — Isoleucine
BFS — Business and Financial Services
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher
DOC — Document
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project
O — Morally Offensive
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
SOM — Serous Otitis Media
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
SHOB — shortness of breath
YR — Year
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
PM — Polymyositis
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce
ID — IDentifier
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
VLY — Valley
AED — Antiepileptic Drug
STEC — Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
CE — Continuing Education
ACL — anticardiolipin
EMB — Ethambutol
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
ECI — febris e causa ignota
FAP — Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
SW — Stab Wound
FL — Floor
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
SI — Sacroiliac Joint
RPT — Repeat
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
PRP — Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
HPI — history of the present illness
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis

A.A. — amino acids:
CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Y/O — years old
BKA — below-the-knee amputation
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
PKA — protein kinase activity
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
RECP — Reception
AIP — Academic Internship Program
NG — Nanogram
NEC — Necrotizing Enterocolitis
SUPR — Supervisor
LDW — Last Day Worked
POS — Point-Of-Service
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
A.P. — before a meal
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
ETMF — Electronic Trial Master File
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
CYSTO — Cystoscopy
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
IN VIVO — within the living
UPJ — Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
CT — Computer Tomography
A/B — acid-base ratio
ADM — administrator
AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
EXT — Extract
UUS — upper uterine segment
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
PA — posteroanterior
HBV — hepatitis B virus
AVJRT — atrioventricular junctional re-entry tachycardia
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
BUD — Budget
BT — Bleeding Time
CSR — Customer Service Request
ICF — Informed Consent Form
S3 — third heart sound
AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
INF — Inferior
MELD — model for end-stage liver disease
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
TG — Thyroglobulin

ANTHRO — Anthropology
PE — pulmonary embolus
AM — After Morning
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
DKA — Don't Know Anything
GRAD — Graduate
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology
PS — Pressure Support
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
DRESS — Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
TAB — Tablet
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
EOA — Esophageal Obturator Airway
INH — Inhalation
MIN — Minority
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
BIB — Brought In By
ILE — Isoleucine
RX — prescriptions
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.
MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
VW — Vessel Wall
MATL — Material
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
ACR — American College of Radiology
TOL — trial of labor
REQ — Request
RDS — Retiree Drug Subsidy
UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
HDCV — Human Diploid Cell Vaccine
PERLA — pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodations
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
OP — Operational
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
IOF — International Operation Forces
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
BC — Blood Culture
FDTN — Foundation
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
FUO — fever of unknown origin
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide

EVF — erythrocyte volume fraction
HRV — BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
PMR — Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
EMS — Emergency medical service
IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
COSHH — Committee on Substances Hazardous to Health
PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
VOD — Volume of Distribution
NASH — Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
HOPI — History of Present Illness
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
EFWC — electrolyte-free water clearance
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
PK — Pharmacokinetics
FBS — fasting blood sugar
ETIOL — etiology
EMDA — electromotive drug administration
CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
OPPT — Oriented to Person, Place, and Time
BDL — below detectable level/limit
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
FREQ — Frequency
GVHD — chronic graft-versus-host-disease
PX — Prognosis
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
NO. — Number
CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
H.S. — at bedtime
NUC — Nuclear
MOL — Molecule
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
A — Assessment
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
SR — Slow Release
PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
EMER — Emergency
RADS — Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale

WK — Week
PSYCH — psychiatry
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
POSE — primary obesity surgery, endoscopic
BLD — Blood
PLMS — periodic limb movements of sleep
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
AD LIB — As desired
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
WS — Waardenburg Syndrome
SMO — Site Management Organization
DS — Down syndrome
A.A. — of each
LGA — large for gestational age
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
IMID — Immunomodulatory Drug
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
CATH — Catheter
AD. — right ear
IBW — Ideal Body Weight
SCL — Soft Contact Lens
PC — post cibum (after food)
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
S1 — First Heart Sound
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
FMP — First Menstrual Period
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
CHC — Community Health Council
VD — Venereal Disease
T&C — Type and Cross
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
RTV — Ritonavir
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
PERLA — Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
FTA — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
TBSE — Total Body Skin Examination
VAL — Valine
VS — vital signs
INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
S4 — fourth heart sound
FOS — Full of Stool
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase

ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
PREOP — Preoperative
CREAT — Creatinine
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
PHYCS — Physics
JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
HRCT — High-resolution computed tomography
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
ENG — electronystagmography
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
HAE — Hereditary Angioedema
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society
CMACE — Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries
UR — Urine
S/A — sugar and acetone
QM — Quality Management
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
SC — Subcutaneous
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
T — tablespoon
IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
SEN — subependymal nodule
PSC — Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
NT — NasoTracheal
FEIN — Federal Employer Identification Number
IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
NCS — Nerve Conduction Study
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
CIRC — Circumcision Information Resource Centre
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
ANGIO — angiogram
BM — Bachelor of Medicine
AECG — ambulatory electrocardiography
RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
YR — Years old
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
TR — Tricuspid Regurgitation
QHS — quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

PEG — Pneumoencephalogram
X/12 — x number of months
MB CHB — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
V&A — vagotomy and antrectomy
SUSP — Suspension
OPG — Ocular Plethysmography
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
BL TIME — bleeding time
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
BR — Bed Rest
LUL — Left Upper Lobe
HP — hot packs
# — gauge
BW — Body Weight
UBT — Urea Breath Test
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
K — Lysine
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
A-T — ataxia-telangiectasia
5HTP — five hydroxy tryptophan
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
L — Litre
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health
RIMA — Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase Type a
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan
TA — Teaching Assistant
CPT — Chest Physical Therapy
PLT — Platelet
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
ISMN — Isosorbide Mononitrate
GVL — graft versus leukemia
HVD — hypertension vascular disease
PHX — Past History
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
FF — fundus firm
GA — general anaesthetic
VAS — visual analog scales
IPPB — intermittent positive pressure breathing
TMF — Trial Master File
PPH — Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
A.M. — before noon
= — Equals" or "Complete Transformation
PAO — Peak Acid Output
X/52 — x number of weeks
KUB — Kidney Ureters Bladder
SHX — surgical history
@ — each
TMT — Treadmill Test

PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
GPI — globus pallidus interna
LSA — lichen sclerosus et atrophieus
K — Kilometer
SG — Specific Gravity
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
HCG — human chorionic gonadotrophin
LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
NOMI — Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
OD — eye doctor
QTC — QT interval corrected for heart rate
CCE — clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
NSA — no significant abnormality
HFNEF — heart failure with a normal ejection fraction
WNL — Will Not Listen
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference
RVF — Right Ventricular Failure
EXT — Extension Shelf
NB — note well (please pay attention)
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
IVUS — Intravascular Ultrasound
MLC — Midline Catheter
PD — Postural Drainage
BM — Bowel Movement
IPMN — Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
VOS — Vision Left Eye
HTVD — hypertensive vascular disease
DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
MGN — Membranous Glomerulonephritis
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
FB — Foreign Body
KUB — Kidney, Urether and Bladder
CUSTDN — Custodian
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
CKMB — creatinine kinase myocardial band
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A
PROCTO — Proctoscopy
MFCPU — multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
B.I.D — twice a day
RUE — Right Upper Extremity
CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
INSTL — Install

OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
VSA — vital signs absent
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
PLIF — Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
TRLR — Trailer
IND — Industry
DILI — drug-induced liver injury
HOOF — Home Oxygen Order Forms
RT — Respiratory Technician
ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
MOM — multiples of the median
INF(-α/-β/-γ) — interferons -α/-β/-γ
OJ — Orange Juice
CB — Ciliary Body
PX — Physical Examination
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
HCRP — Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
FLK — funny-looking kid
POD — Postoperative Day
STI — sexually transmitted infection
EOM — Extraocular muscle
HT — Hypertension
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
PR — Prothrombin Ratio
CSII — Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
UCRP — University of California Retirement Plan
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
APR — Abdominoperineal Resection
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
LCHAD — Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase
TRNG — Training
MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
FPR — False Positive Rate
HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
ST — Speech Therapy
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
GB — Gallbladder
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
WPW — Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
Δ — diagnosis;
FACIL — Facility
GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
A.C. — before a meal
UIH — University of Illinois Hospital

BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
PTU — Propylthiouracil
CLARE — Contact lens acute red eye
DDAVP — Desmopressin Acetate
K — cornea
SR — Superior Rectus (eye muscle)
HGH — human growth hormone
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
GGS — Gastrografin swallow
FC — foley catheter
HBIG — Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
DIA — Digital Image Analysis
2° — secondary
FD — Fatal Dose
EXC — Excision
V/Q — Ventilation/Perfusion
EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy
VPAP — Variable Positive Airway Pressure
MCAD — Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
ANC — absolute neutrophils count
FES04 — iron sulfate
FRCGP — Fellow Royal College of General Practitioners
LGIB — lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding
BM — Bone Marrow
WS — water-soluble
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
AFA — Advanced First Aid
MIO — Medical Incident Officer
EDV — End-Diastolic Volume
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
FNAC — fine-needle aspiration cytology
CERT — Center for Environmental Research and Training
T3 — Triiodothyronine
T — teaspoon
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
MUPS — Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Symptoms)
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
T4 — Thyroxine
NV — near vision
RCT — randomized controlled trial
PED — Pediatric
EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
MEDS — Medication
ACCU — Acute Coronary Care Unit
SQL-DSE — Structured Query Language for Departmental Support Environment
ASIA — American Spinal Injury Association
LBO — Large Bowel Obstruction
EST — Electroshock Therapy
SBRT — Stereostatic Body Radiation Therapy
V — Valine

DXR — Digital X-Ray Radiogrammetry
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
AHF — Antihemophilic Factor
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
MOD — moderate dysplasia
PH.D. — Doctorate Of Philosophy
RR — Recovery Room
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
TGF — Tumor Growth Factor
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
AAF — African American Female
GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
SCFE — Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
KO — Keep Open
AK — Above Knee
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
HEP — hepatitis
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
CYS — Cysteine
FDIU — Fetal Demise in Utero
PRO — Professional
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
MIRECC — Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
O.U. — both eyes
HVLT — high-velocity lead therapy
LTK — Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
JVD — Jugular Venous Distension
HHO2 — high humidity oxygen
PHQ — Patient Health Questionnaire
BDI — Beck Depression Inventory
CTAP — CT during arterial portography
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Imino-Diacetic Acid
BL TY — blood type
IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
HUM — Human
UNEX — University Extension
PACG — Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
NDC — National Drug Code
LVPO — Low Value Purchase Order
LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
OHC — Occupational Health Center
MSBOS — Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule
ULN — upper limit of normal
IGD — Immunoglobulin D

PX — Pneumothorax
SERT — Serotonin Transporter Protein
AIO — Ambulance Incident Officer
AHT — antihyaluronic acid test
KOH — potassium hydroxide
DCSSC — diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
PAT — patient
HFMD — Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
PROG — Prognosis
ELECT — Electric
LM — left main coronary artery
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
STRKPR — Storekeeper
UIPD — University of Illinois Police Department
CSF — colony stimulating factor
AIIRB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
A&P — anterior posterior
STS — Shipboard Technical Support
ZN — Zinc
VIS — Visual
DIPERTE — diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
CES — Cauda Equina Syndrome
IMB — intermenstrual bleed
HACEK — acronym for a group of bacteria that are a frequent cause of endocarditis in children
IDL — intermediate-density lipoprotein
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
SAED — SemiAutomatic External Defibrillator
DPM — Diploma in Psychological Medicine
ITP — idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
CABP — coronary artery bypass procedure
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
NATHNAC — National Travel Health Network and Centre
ON — every night
ASO — antistreptolysin o
LEU — Leucine
ABE — Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
CH — congenital hypothyroidism
RMR — right medial rectus
T&H — type and hold
SURG — Surgeon
XE — Xenon
RAD — Right Axis Deviation
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
SEC — seconds
IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ABC — Abacavir
SPECT — Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Technique
HAI — Hepatic Arterial Infusion

NK CELLS — natural killer cells
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
BCPS — Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
ORSA — Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Operations Research Society Of America
TRALI — transfusion-related acute lung injury
DCR — Dacryocystorhinostomy
HGV — Hepatitis G Virus
POP — Plaster of Paris
EPEC — Enteropathogenic Escherichia Coli
PATHO — Pathology
NCP — Nursing Care Plan
P.C. — after meals
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
MAR — Marine
ID — Intradermal
LAR — Legally Acceptable Representative
WWI — Walking While Intoxicated (and Fell Over)
P — Post
CVID — Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders
CAP — Capsule
EDTA — ethylene-diamine-tetraacetic acid
PND — Postnasal Drip
CX — Cervix
VUR — Vesicoureteral Reflux
CABA — Complaints Of
CADASIL — Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
SFA — Superficial Femoral Artery
NNICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
TP — Tuberculin Precipitation
PIE — Period of Initial Eligibility
PECS — picture exchange communication system
ESV — End-Systolic Volume
ICAS — Independent Complaints Advocacy Services
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
SLI — Supplemental Liability Insurance
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator
TRANSLTR — Translator Supercomputer
HBF — fetal hemoglobin
PACU — Post Anesthesia Care Unit
CMV — controlled mechanical ventilation
HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
LOD — Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling
XRT — external radiation therapy
DIS — Disease Intervention Specialist
OSTEO — Osteomyelitis
AIR — Anterior Interval Release
TBT — Tracheal bronchial toilet
PAL — posterior axillary line
SOL — Solutions in Organisations Linkup
GLN — Glutamine

GM — Gram
CLN NUTRIT — Clinical Nutrition
CT SCAN — computer-assisted tomography
NWB — non-weight bearing
BS — breath sound
CV — Cardiovascular
PNV — prenatal vitamin
OB — Occult Blood
A&P — assessment and plans
CONC — concentrate
AUR — Acute Urinary Retention
TGA — transposition of the great arteries
LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
NSTEMI — non ST Segment Myocardial Infarction
FF — filtration fraction
PPM — Policy & Procedure Manual
LES — Lupus Erythematosus Systemicus
SI — Sector Iridectomy
F — Female
DIC — disseminated intravascular clotting syndrome
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase
PTD — Permanent Total Disability
LA — local anaesthetic
AGRC — Academic Geriatric Resource Center
NSTEMI — non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
E — Glutamic acid
COLL — COLLege
SLUD — Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation
BCG — Bacille Calmette-Guerine
LT — Left
VZV — Varicella-Zoster Virus
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein
AVNT — Atrioventricular Nodal Tachycardia
LOF — Leakage of Fluid
PR — by rectum
MM — myeloid metaplasia
NTT — nasotracheal tube
BSC — bedside commode
SER — Serine
WK — Weak
XR — X-Ray
ECON — Economics
PNB — Pulseless Not Breathing
ECE — Electrical & Computer Engineering
ETEC — Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli
FFHOM — Fellow of the Faculty of Homeopathy
FHT — fetal heart tone
WM — White Male
V — Vent
FCR — Flexor Carpi Radialis

ICD — Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
GA — Gestational Age
CRAO — Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
FMRP — fragile X mental retardation protein
BILAT EQ — bilaterally equal
LS — Lumbosacral
CFR — Case Fatality Rate
URO — Urology
BAO — Basic Acid Output
ASOT — antistreptolysin-O titre
ABD — abduction
NEO — New Employee Orientation
PDE — Phosphodiesterase
UCRS — University of California Retirement System
FRCR — Fellow, Royal College of Radiologists
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin
FPB — Flexor Pollicis Brevis
/S — without
PROMO — Promotional material
PPV — Positive Pressure Ventilation
DVA — Distance Visual Acuity
GERI — Geriatrics
PPD — Packs Per Day
PML — Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
NVDC — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
GEST — gestation
AQ — Autism Quotient
HND — hemolytic disease of the newborn
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
MS — Morphine Sulphate
HIS — Histidine
MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
ICSI — Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
ERT — Enzyme Replacement Therapy
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
IUD — intrauterine death
AUTH — Authorization and Account Codes
SNV — Sin Nombre Virus
B I — Billroth I gastrectomy
HPU — Health Protection Unit
TAH-BSO — total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
TV — Tidal Volume
PBF — Peripheral Blood Film
N/S — normal saline
BNF — British National Formulary
LTAC — Long-Term Acute Care
ECLS — Extracorporeal Life Support
EM — Erythema multiforme
HSV — Highly Selective Vagotomy

CAT — Computed Axial Tomography
LBW — Low Birth Weight
FAMM — Familial Atypical Mole and Melanoma
INS — Insurance
GPCL — gas permeable contact lens
SPR — Specialist registrar (UK)
POS — Positively Outrageous Service
PCOS — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
FRCA — Fellow Royal College of Anaesthetists
BZD — Benzodiazepine
BRATY — another version of the BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast, yogurt
FFA — Fellow Faculty of Anaesthetists
ACMS — Academic Computing and Media Services
EAF — enteric adherence factor
PCT — progesterone challenge test
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
PPT — Precipitate
CALIT2 — California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
STREPTO. — Streptococcus
BLS — Basic life support
LIJ — Left Internal Jugular
AUR. LAEV — to left ear
A/P — assessment/plan
AJCC — American Joint Committee on Cancer's
KCCT — Kaolin Cephalin Clotting Time
PSH — Past medical history
JVP — Jugular Venous Pulse
CCR — California Code of Regulations
AUH — auditory hallucinations
LMD — Local Medical Doctor
H&H — Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
LEEP — Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
DW — dextrose in water
ARRS — American Roentgen Ray Society
EB — epidermolysis bullosa
# — pounds
MBL — Mannose-Binding Lectin
NIDDM — non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
RVT — Renal Vein Thrombosis
VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
OB — obstetrics
HIFU — high-intensity focused ultrasound
WBI — Whole Bowel Irrigation
ISH — Isolated S