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DEX — (DXT) Blood Sugar
A&OX4 — alert and oriented, times 4
A&OX3 — alert and oriented, times 3
CEIOL — Cataract extraction with intraocular lens placement
CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
MCGTT — microdrop
BMBX — Bone marrow biopsy
FTNVD — full term normal vaginal delivery
CRIT — hematoCRIT
H/H OR H&H — hemoglobin and hematocrit
CF — Cystic Fibrosis
AAT — Activity As Tolerated
A FIB — atrial fibrillation
HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
AF — Atrial Fibrillation
ELLSCS — elective lower segment caesarean section
COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
EMLSCS — emergency lower segment Caesarean section
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
A1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
FMLA — Family Medical Leave Act
DM — Diabetes mellitus
PTBD — Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
ADHD — Attention Deficiti Hyperactivity Disorder
NSVD — Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
ECG — Electrocardiogram
HEENT — head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
THR — Total Hip Replacement
SMA-6 — six-channel serum multiple analysis
CT — Computed Tomography
PRN — ''pro re nata'' (Latin, "for the emergency", "as needed")
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Scale
ASC-H — atypical squamous cells – cannot exclude HSIL
ESRD — End Stage Renal Disease (US Federal Program)
ESM — Ejection Systolic Murmur
VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
V-TACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
Q12H — Every 12 Hours
X-MATCH — crossmatch
INSTR — Instruct
TIB-FIB — tibia and fibula
SITREP — Situation Report
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
CAOX4 — Conscious
CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
Mφ — macrophage
IQ — Intelligence Quotient
AMI — acute myocardial infarction
HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
T.S.T.H. — too sick to send home

G-B SYN — Guillain-Barre syndrome
EMBX — endometrial biopsy
N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
ADMTG — Admitting
IOP — intra-orifice pressure
PCIOL — Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
V-FIB — Ventricular Fibrillation
SAPS II — simplified acute physiology score
UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
IVSS — intravenous soluset
DOB — Date Of Birth
CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation
LCX — Left Circumflex Artery
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
NT-PROBNP — N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
GPL — George Palade Laboratories
IX — Investigation
AMB — Ambulate
AS — Aortic Stenosis
AA — Ascorbic Acid
C-SSRS — Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
U&E — urea and electrolytes (blood test)
FISH — Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
AAOX3 — awake, alert, and oriented, times 3
SMA-7 — serum metabolic assay
AAS — Atomic Absorbance Spectrophotometry
ASPECTS — Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
PREME — premature infant
PRA — Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
PERRLA — pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
R/G/M — rubs/gallops/murmurs
KIV — Keep In View
EVD — External Ventricular Drain
NISS — New Injury Severity Score
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
BRBPR — Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
HCO3 — Bicarbonate
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
WRD — word
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
OHTN — ocular hypertension
LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)

JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
RFQ — Request For Quotation
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand
HA — Hypertonia arterialis
FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
ABCD — asymmetry, borders, color, diameter
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
CTA — Clear To Auscultation (medical; lungs)
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
IV — Intravenous
PPX — Prophylaxis
WHO — World Health Organization
H/A — Headache
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
SSN — Social Security Number
AD — Right Ear
FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual
QC — Quality Control
D BIL — direct bilirubin
ME — Medical Examiner
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
CGI — Clinical Global Impression
AFB — Aflatoxin B
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
BA E — barium enema
HLD — Hyperlipidemia
BMI — Body Mass Index
MG — Magnesium
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
GI — Gastrointestinal
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
NAD — No Acute Distress

ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
OPS — Operations
HOTN — Hypotension
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living
CV — Curriculum Vitae
A — Alanine
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
KVO — Keep Vein Open
IM — Intramuscular
B/L — Bilateral
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test
REG — Regular
REEDA — Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
CNS — Central Nervous System
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
PMH — Past Medical History
PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
ADM — Admission
D55% — dextrose
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
TB — Tuberculosis
A FLUT — atrial flutter
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
Q6H — Every 6 Hours

ASX — Asymptomatic
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
INT — Internal
ER — Emergency Room
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
Ψ — psychiatry
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
NKA — No Known Allergies
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
PT — Physical Therapy
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
AKA — Also Know As
TX — Treatment (medical)
GU — Genitourinary
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
HGB — Hemoglobin
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
W/O — Without
GR — Grain
H — Hour
D — Day
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
HD — High Density
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
NP — Nurse Practitioner
Q.M.T. — every month
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
S/P — Status Post
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
CO — Carbon Monoxide
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
LFT — Liver Function Test
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
BPM — Beats Per Minute
DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
RBC — Red Blood Cell
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole

PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
POST — Posterior
AER — auditory-evoked response
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
C/W — Consistent With
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
CR — Creatinine
CA — Calcium
LOL — Little Old Lady
SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
AMP — Ampere
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
GH — Growth Hormone
ACS — American Cancer Society
AP — Accounts Payable
ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
RFP — Request For Proposal
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
CBC — Complete Blood Count
MEQ — Milliequivalent
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
CC — Chief Complaint
AMA — Against Medical Advice
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
MN — Midnight
MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
CST — Contraction Stress Test
DX — Diagnosis
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
FX — Fracture
SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
CO — Cardiac Output
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm

ACT-D — actinomycin-D
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
OD — Overdraft
ECHO — Echocardiogram
C-SECTION — cesarean section
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
BP — Blood Pressure
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
NGTD — Negative to Date
PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
PA — Physician Assistant
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
OR — Operating Room
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
DME — Durable Medical Equipment
ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
CCU — Coronary Care Unit
NB — Newborn
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
ACH — Acetylcholine
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
OPD — Outpatient Department
ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
K CAL — kilocalorie
TBS — Tablespoon
FA — Fatty Acid
SD — Standard Deviation
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
DCF — Data Clarification Form

QS — Quantity Sufficient
ED — Emergency Department
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
OT — Occupational Therapy
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
CHE — Cholinesterase
LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
GPA — Grade Point Average
NM — Nanometer
GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
PPM — parts per million
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
KG — Kilogram
H202 — hydrogen peroxide
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
TLC — Total Lung Capacity
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
AM — Ante Meridian
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
SYS — System
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
CBD — Common Bile Duct
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
DOA — dead on arrival
TPA — Third Party Administrator
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
BMA — British Medical Association
CAG — Coronary Angiography
WCC — White Cell Count
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
H→S — heel-to-shin test
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
R — Right

NO — Nitric Oxide
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
TV — Television
AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
SGT — Sergeant
IPM — Integrated Pest Management
ETOH — Ethanol
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
PIO — Public Information Office
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain
POA — Power Of Attorney
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
LAB — Laboratory
INH — Isoniazid
CRO — Contract Research Organization
INST — Institute
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
BS — Blood Sugar
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
QS — every shift
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
CHG — Change
EMG — Electromyogram
IRB — Institutional Review Board
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
SUPP — suppository
P — Pressure
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
RM — Room
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
TRP — Tryptophan
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
QT — Quart

BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide
RN — Registered Nurse
OP — Office of the President
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
W — White
DSG — Dressing
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
DA — Dopamine
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
TBC — Tuberculosis
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
AG — Antigen
BSL — Biosafety Level
AGA — appropriate for gestational age
SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
CRF — Case Report Form
L — Liter
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
CR — Chromium
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Q.WK. — weekly
DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
EF — Ejection Fraction
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
M — Male
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
MED — Medical
HPF — High-Power Field
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
HCT — Hematocrit
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist

C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
P — Pulse
RIS — Radiology Information System
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia
MOL — Mole
L&D — Labor and Delivery
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
BMD — Bone Mineral Density
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease
HA5 — 5% homatropine
Q.I.D — Four times a day
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score
TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
DL — Deciliter
A.H. — every other hour
NSS — Normal Saline Solution
NYHA — New York Heart Association
NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
TLS — Transport Layer Security
PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3
A — Artery
BX — Biopsy
GSW — GunShot Wound
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
GP — General Practitioner
CA — Carcinoma
SCR — Serum Creatinine
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume

WDL — Within Defined Limits
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
ROM — Range Of Motion
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
HBD — Has Been Drinking
LAT — Lateral
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
ASN — Asparagine
FBC — Full Blood Count
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program
AHA — American Hospital Association
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
ATB — antibiotic
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
EXEC — Executive
ARG — Arginine
KCL — Potassium Chloride
CYN — Canyon
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
PE — Physical Education
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
E — Epinephrine
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
ADL — activity of daily living
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
IT — Intrathecal
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
FU — Follow-Up
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
AX — Axis
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
CONT — Continue
SVC — Service
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test

CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
NL — Normal
AAD — Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
SDS — Safety Data Sheet
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
AMT — Amount
D LOCKER — Diving Locker
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
BSA — Body Surface Area
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
MT — Mountain
SX — Surgery
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
RX — Treatment
UDS — Urine Drug Screen
BA — Barium
ACEI — angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
AFL — Atrial Flutter
H — Hydrogen
D5W — 5% dextrose/water
MSO4 — morphine sulfate
SH — Social History
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
PT — Prothrombin Time
H/OPI — history of the present illness
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
SCI — Science
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
MR — Mental Retardation
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
US — Ultrasound
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
INFO — Information
BE — Barium Enema
NACL — Sodium Chloride
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
TSP — Teaspoon

UR — Utilization Review
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement
HI — Homicidal Ideation
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
EOD — Every Other Day
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
BPD — Biparietal Diameter
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
D/C — Discontinue
OZ — Ounce
AC — Anterior Chamber
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure
LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
MPO — Myeloperoxidase
REP — Representative
QOD — Every Other Day
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
ABD — Abdomen
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width
AED — Automated external defibrillator
WMA — World Medical Association
OPR — Operator
CK — Creatine Kinase
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
AF — afebrile
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
N — Asparagine
CL — Clearance
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa
HSA — Health Savings Account
SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
≠ — not equal

PO — By Mouth
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
BLDG — Building
GXT — graded exercise test
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
BUC — buccal
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
WB — Whole Blood
HB — Hemoglobin
BI — Brain Injury
OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
NA — Not Applicable
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
L — Leucine
ER — Estrogen Receptor
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy
PDC — Professional Development Center
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
Q.O.H. — every other hour
URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
DEL — Delivery
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
TRF — Transfer
DIV — Division
ORG — Organization
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
SPEC — Special
CHEM — Chemistry
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
PCN — Penicillin
VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
CL — Contact Lens
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure

ALI — Acute Lung Injury
STM — Short Term Memory
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
HSG — Housing
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
A — Adenosine
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
GYN — Gynecology
PNA — pneumonia
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
OS — Oculus Sinister
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
I131 — iodine-131
RT — Reverse Transcription
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
AHA — American Heart Association
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
CD — Chemical Dependency
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
DCH — Diploma in Child Health
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
VOL — Volume
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
LAD — Left Anterior Descending
ASP — Aspartic Acid
WT — Weight
H/O — History of
NA — Not Available
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death

LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy
UTIL — Utilities
O2 — Oxygen
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
BA — Bachelor of Arts
LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
FTT — Failure To Thrive
PD — Per Diem
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
UE — Upper Extremity
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content
HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
FWD — Forward
V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
EPO — Erythropoietin
MAE — Moves All Extremities
BD — twice a day
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
ATC — Around The Clock
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
HPI — History of Present Illness
OSH — Outside Hospital
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss
AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
TM — Tympanic Membrane
Y — Tyrosine
ALS — Advanced Life Support
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
HR — Hour
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
DOD — United States Department of Defense
PG — Postgraduate
RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
CF — Complement Fixation
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
RT — Radiation Therapy
Q.AM — every day before noon

MI — Myocardial Infarction
PLCY — Policy
ANT — Anterior
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
LE — Lower Extremity
EDC — Electronic Data Capture
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
RTS — Revised Trauma Score
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
ET — Endotracheal
NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
L — Left
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
N — Nitrogen
CHR — Chronic
IG — Immune Globulin
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
RTW — Return To Work
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
MISC — Miscellaneous
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
F/U — Follow-Up
PE — Pleural Effusion
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
LN — Lymph Node
LBP — Low Back Pain
QUAL — Quality
— — negative
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
HSKPG — Housekeeping
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
FDA — Food Drug Administration
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
SL — Sublingual

REP — Repeat
BCX — Blood Culture
REV — Review
SQL — Structured Query Language
PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
WF — White Female
RH — Rhesus factor
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
NRB — non-rebreather mask
D — Distance
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
AD — auris dextra
ECV — External Cephalic Version
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
PIN — Personal Identification Number
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
KI — Potassium Iodide
PE — Physical Examination
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
OP — Outpatient
HT — Heights
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection
LOS — Length of Stay
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
EPI — Epinephrine
LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
FL — Fluid
GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
BPP — Biophysical Profile
CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
WS — Williams Syndrome
F→N — finger-to-nose test
CHOL — Cholesterol
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
I&O — Intake & Output
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery

NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure
ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
AUD — Audit
MATH — Mathematics
QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
LP — Lumbar Puncture
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
IHC — Immunohistochemistry
LUE — Left Upper Extremity
HOB — Head of Bed
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
LI — Lithium
MTX — Methotrexate
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
ID — Infectious Disease
HX — History
EQ — Equipment
SAB — Spontaneous Abortion
OOB — Out of Bed
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine
OS — Overall Survival
CI — Cardiac Index
CCU — Critical Care Unit
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
SQ — Subcutaneous
NFR — Not for Resuscitation
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
THR — Threonine
GU — Gastric Ulcer
SECY — secretary
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
LSB — Left Sternal Border
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast
DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

Q.N. — every night
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
CT — Calcitonin
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
CS — Cesium
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
AMP — Ampule
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
Q.A.D. — every other day
AS — Arsenic
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
HIM — Health Information Management
ISQ — In Status Quo
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
IVII — IV insulin infusion
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
C/O — Complains Of
MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
MOD — Modified
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
HR — Heart Rate
CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
PI — Protease Inhibitor
E — Ecstasy
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
CAPS — Capsule
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse
TUR — Transurethral Resection
T-AX — temperature, axillary
SZ — Seizure
M — Methionine
TKO — To Keep Open
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
S — Serine
SA — Salvation Army
RV — Right Ventricle
VET — Veteran
APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
PR — Progesterone Receptor
PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
EMP — Employee

COA — Chart Of Accounts
LG — Large
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
ICS — Intercostal Space
LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
DR — dram
D/C — Discharge
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
H2O — Water (vapor)
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure
NM — Nuclear Medicine
LYS — Lysine
RD — Registered Dietician
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein
ISS — Injury Severity Score
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen
FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
R — Arginine
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
NPO — Nil Per Os
ABVD — Doxorubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
NSE — neuron-specific enolase
BNO — Bowel Not Open
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
NE — Norepinephrine
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis
CP — Chest Pain
PE — Pulmonary Edema
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
CHO — Carbohydrate
DOI — Date of Injury
BIL — Bilateral
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
IVU — Intravenous Urogram
HF — Heart Failure
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
CK — Check

BSL — Blood Sugar Level
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
BW — Birth Weight
CC — Cubic Centimeter
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
Q — Glutamine
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
IDC — Indirect Costs
TTR — Transthyretin
FL — Femur Length
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
2.0 MG — 2 mg
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
PROC — Process
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
R — Roentgen
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
OHD — Organic Heart Disease
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
LD — Lead
NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
MIN — Minimum
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
DIL — Dilute
SUPP — Support
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level
B — Black

IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
SOM — School of Medicine
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
PG — Picogram
RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
INR — International Normalization Ratio
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
HBP — High Blood Pressure
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
BCP — Birth Control Pill
I123 — the 123 molecular
VPA — Valproic Acid
I125 — the 125 molecular
CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
RPT — Report
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
MS — Mitral Stenosis
AK — Actinic Keratosis
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
RA — Room Air
RA — Right Atrium
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
FF — Fat Free
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
VOD — vision right eye
W — Tryptophan
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
PT — Patient
BMS — Bare Metal Stent
TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
PHIL — Philosophy
LA — Left Atrium
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
AC — Area Code
# — Number
TWE — Tap Water Enema

DC — Discharge
RTC — Return To Clinic
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
PPD — Postpartum Depression
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
SOB — Short of breath
CA — Cancer
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
TG — Triglyceride
PSYCHT — Psychologist
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
PR — Per Rectum
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
LAS — Latin American Studies
CAT — Cataract
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid
ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
MAX — Maximum
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
ERG — Electroretinogram
ADJ — Adjunct
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis
PIV — peripheral intravenous
H — Histidine
IVP — Intravenous Push
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
IB — Investigator's Brochure
INC — Incomplete
VO — Verbal Order
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
DD — Differential Diagnosis
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
IR — Insulin Resistance
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
PTL — preterm labor
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
TBSP — Tablespoon
A&O — Aware and Oriented
AOM — Acute Otitis Media
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
DSP — Digital Signal Processor

IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination
AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
ABN — Abnormal
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
KOR — keep open rate
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape
MD — Doctor of Medicine
BE — Base Excess
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test
VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
PC — After Meals
OM — every morning
DDI — Didanosine
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
IC — Intracardiac
MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat
NAS — No Added Salt
AMA — American Medical Association
LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema
TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
LYTES — Electrolytes
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
PRL — Prolactin
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
XT — Exotropia
R/T — Related To
OD — Oculus Dexter
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
STG — Short Term Goal
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney

QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
ACQ — Acquisition
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
SDV — Source Document Verification
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
HSC — Health and Social Care
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified
HA — Headache
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
QT — cardiac output
WR — Writer
GLU — Glutamic Acid
CR — Complete Remission
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
APPY — Appendectomy
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
@ — at
TTO — To Take Out
HD — Hemodialysis
POS — Positive
TC — Total Cholesterol
ETT — Endotracheal tube
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
DEPT — Department
C — Centigrade
DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
CV — Color Vision
O/E — On Examination
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
COM — Community
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
SS — Social Services
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
CHB — Complete Heart Block
PTA — Prior To Arrival
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis

MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
LAO — Left Anterior Oblique
BRB — Bright Red Blood
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
STAT — Statistical
T — Temperature
HL — Hearing Level
DB HL — decibels hearing loss
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
SB — Small Bowel
M — Million
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
R — Respirations
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
HCV — hepatitis C virus
NK — Natural Killer
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
BMJ — British Medical Journal
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
UA — Unstable Angina
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
IF — Immunofluorescence
RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
MR — Mitral Regurgitation
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies
FH — Family History
RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
IC — Immune Complex
AVG — Average Voltage Gain
HEME — Hemorrhage
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
COMP — Compound
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
OP — Osteoporosis
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease

GN — Glomerulonephritis
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
TX — Therapy (medical)
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
NES — Not Elsewhere Specified
LLL — left lower lobectomy
3TC — Lamivudine
DOL — Day of Life
CT — Count
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
LL — Lower Level
A&W — Alive and Well
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
DOL — United States Department of Labor
SCH — School
AU — Both Ears
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography
MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
CDW — Collision Damage Waiver
HB — Heart Block
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
CTG — Cardiotocograph
VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
NNT — Number needed to Treat
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
PARA — paralysis
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
FHX — Family History
UBC — Uniform Building Code
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
RIF — Rifampin
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
O — Observation
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
FM — Fetal Movement
GEN — General Motors

SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation
APPT — Appointment
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen
HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
GA — General Accounting
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
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.
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
K — Potassium
NTG — Nitroglycerin
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
C — Celsius
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score
SUPT — Superintendent
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
MIN — Minute
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation
ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
INJ — injection
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
OR — Odds Ratio
TT — Thrombin Time
GOK — God Only Knows
U — University
NA — No Answer
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
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
CVA — Costovertebral Angle
PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease

NM — Neuromuscular
LFTS — Liver Function Test
GASTROE — Gastroenterology
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
ROD — resident on duty
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
NGB — neurogenic bladder
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
GMP — guanosine monophosphate
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
PROF — Professor
PM — Post Meridiem
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
UG — Undergraduate
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
BUS — Business
LLQ — left lower quadrant
SA — Sinoatrial
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
HDU — High Dependency Unit
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
MR — Modified Release
V — Vitreous
RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air
VE — Vaginal Examination
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
TRANS — Transport
BILI — Bilirubin
RFT — Renal Function Test
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
SOC — Social
INV — Inventory
MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome

FBE — Full Blood Examination
R/O — Rule Out
QD — quaque die (every day)
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
HS — hours of sleep
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
CORP — Corporate
DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
RD — Retinal Detachment
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
ER — External Relations
TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
GTT — Drop
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
ADA — American Dental Association
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
OV — Office Visit
THER — Therapy
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
WPC — washed packed cells
RT — Route
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
SAN — Sinoatrial Node
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
SEGA — Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
RSB — Right Sternal Border
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
CT — Counterterrorism
LB — Pound
CAL — Calorie
ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist

FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
HTN — Hypertension
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
OTD — out the door (discharged
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
DNI — Do Not Intubate
MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
AR — Accounts Receivable
SE — Sales Engineer
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
CAD — Computer-Aided Design
MONO-DI — monochorionic-diamniotic twins
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
INTL — International
BO — bowel open
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
RFVIIA — recombinant activated factor VIIa
ENT — Ear nose and throat
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
G — Gram (g)
AUX — Auxiliary
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
GTT — Guttae
TL — Tubal Ligation
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
OFC — Office
CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
AB — Antibody
TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services
BS — Bowel Sounds
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
VA — Visual Acuity
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
CME — Continuing Medical Education

SNP — Sodium Nitroprusside
ACR — albumin:creatinine ratio
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
VIRO — Virology
TP — Total Protein
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
CXR — Chest X-Ray
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
EMU — Early Morning Urine
XRT — Radiotherapy
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
NVA — near visual acuity
BID — Twice A Day
IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine
TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
RA — Refractory Anemia
PTX — PneumoThorax
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
ENGR — Engineer
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
CT — chest tube
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
RV — Residual Volume
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
COI — Conflict Of Interest
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
UOP — Urinary Output
UNG — OINtment
HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
DES — diethyl sulphate
USS — ultrasound scan
WN — Well Nourished
ABW — Actual Body Weight
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
LOX — Liquid Oxygen
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
DZ — Disease
DRSG — Dressing
IE — Infective Endocarditis

MAINT — Maintenance
AU — Auris unitas
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
RLE — Right Lower Extremity
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome
NEG — NEGative
PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
PZA — Pyrazinamide
NOF — Neck Of Femur
GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
TIW — three times a week
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery
AE — Adverse Event
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
LAC — Long Arm Cast
RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
DCH — Doctor of Surgery
SO — Superior Oblique
DIR — Directory
ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
A — Apical
BSX — B-symptoms
VOC — Vocational
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
BK — Bradykinin
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
ASW — Approved Social Worker
AP — alkaline phosphatase
O — Morally Offensive
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
ETOH — Alcohol
AZT — azidothymidine
AJ — Ankle Jerk
CIRC — Circumcision

SW — Stab Wound
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease
SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
X/7 — x number of days
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
QAM — Every morning
PM — Polymyositis
FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
DIB — Dead in Bed
A-V — ArterioVenous
O&P — Ova & Parasites
SN — Skilled Nursing
STEC — Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
DC — discontinue
VLY — Valley
PEX — Plasma Exchange
MVI — Multivitamin
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
PHE — Phenylalanine
AGC — atypical glandular cells
IOL — Intraocular Lens
MATS — Military Air Transport Service
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
MCG — micrograms
EAC — External Auditory Canal
LIB — Libra
SERV — Service
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
ACHE — acetylcholine esterase
MAR — Medication Administration Record
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
AC — ante cibum (before food)
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
ET — Esotropia
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
UBW — Usual Body Weight

ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
IU — International Unit
ICCE — Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
RR — Respiratory Rate
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
DIU — Death in Utero
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
UNK — Unknown
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
MV — Minute Volume
MJ — Megajoule
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
NEC — Necrotizing Enterocolitis
PS — Pressure Support
POS — Point-Of-Service
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
SOM — Serous Otitis Media
PMR — Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization
MCH — Master of Surgery
TF — transfer
TLV — Type-Length-Value
CC — cum cibo (with food)
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
L&A — Light And Accommodation
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
PREP — Prepare
A/A — Affirmative Action
TOL — trial of labor
SI — Sacroiliac Joint
DAW — Dispense As Written
AIP — Academic Internship Program
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
TG — Thyroglobulin
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
PRP — Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
AED — Antiepileptic Drug
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
SAC — Short Arm Cast
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
BFS — Business and Financial Services

PBX — probiotics
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
CCK — Cholecystokinin
HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
ABX — antibiotics
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
OD — Occupational Disease
PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
HOSP — Hospital
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis
UA — Urinalysis
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
ALT — Alanine Transaminase
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
RESP — Respiratory
PA — posteroanterior
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
CX — microbiological culture
FAP — Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
BUD — Budget
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
TEL — Telephone
T.D.S. — three times a day
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
HM — hispanic male
CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
EDH — epidural hematoma
COLL — Collect
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
HHS — Health and Human Services Department

ICF — Informed Consent Form
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
RES — Research
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
WS — Waardenburg Syndrome
SMO — Site Management Organization
VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
BNC — bladder neck contracture
TEMP — Temperature
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
AEB — As Evidenced By
GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
FP — Feature Package
NG — Nanogram
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
AP — Apical Pulse
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
BT — Bleeding Time
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
SOL — Solution
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
CPD — Continuous Professional Development
OD — OverDose
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
YR — Year
JR — Junior
PREOP — Preoperative
CT — Computer Tomography
AI — Association Index
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus
PYRL — Payroll
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
ADM — administrator
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher
LASH — left anterior superior hemiblock
PRP — Panretinal Photocoagulation
DOC — Document
MDVL — Mandeville

PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
FT — foot (unit of length)
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
INH — Inhalation
FIN — Finance
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
NG — Nasogastric
MSE — Mental Status Examination
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
BILAT — Bilateral
AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
CM — Chirurgiae Magister
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
PHI — Protected Health Information
HAZ — Hazard
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
VOD — Volume of Distribution
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
LLC — Long Leg Cast
AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
S3 — third heart sound
TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
ACB — aortocoronary bypass
SOS — if needed
RDS — Retiree Drug Subsidy
PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
FDTN — Foundation
TVC — True Vocal Cord
PKU — Phenylketonuria
S1 — First Heart Sound
BIB — Brought In By
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
WTR — Water
CIRC — Circulation

X/12 — x number of months
EMB — Ethambutol
TWA — Time Weighted Averages
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
IIEF — International Index of Erectile Function
DS — Down syndrome
DEV — Development
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
VW — Vessel Wall
POCT — point-of-care test
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
INF — Inferior
PKA — protein kinase activity
DRPLA — Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
ADV — Advisory
DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
MGR — Manager
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
ADA — American Diabetes Association
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
EMER — Emergency
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
AVJRT — atrioventricular junctional re-entry tachycardia
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
CYSTO — Cystoscopy
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
AF — Amniotic Fluid
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
SEN — subependymal nodule
SHOB — shortness of breath
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
PSC — Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
MSO — Management Services Officer
FOF — Found on Floor
PE — pulmonary embolus
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
A.A. — amino acids:
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test

CRBS/MEDICAL — Center for Research in Biological Structure/Medical
FMP — First Menstrual Period
CHC — Community Health Council
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
FEV1 — forced expiratory volume in one second
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
PRBC — packed red blood cells
UUS — upper uterine segment
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
I&D — Incision and Drainage
WK — Week
A/W — alive and well
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
LOM — Limitation of Motion
X/52 — x number of weeks
P.V. — per vagina
GC — gonorrhea
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
# — Fracture
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
CPT — Chest Physical Therapy
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
TA — Teaching Assistant
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
BKSTR — Bookstore
UR — Urine
TAB — Tablet
RXN — Reaction
FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
PEG — Pneumoencephalogram
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
T — tablespoon
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
OD — Once Daily

HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
ECI — febris e causa ignota
RTV — Ritonavir
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
DDNS — Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences
AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
YO — years old
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
D25 — 25% dextrose injections
Q2H — every two hours
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
CSR — Customer Service Request
PPH — Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
Q8H — Every 8 hours
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery
EMDA — electromotive drug administration
F — Frequency
MSR — Medical Science Research
HLTH — Health
MGN — Membranous Glomerulonephritis
TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
LSA — lichen sclerosus et atrophieus
PRKG — Parking
KCAL — kilocalories
OP — Operational
UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
WLE — Wide Local Excision
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
USPS — United States Postal Services
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
AM — After Morning
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
Y/O — years old

RECP — Reception
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
LGIB — lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding
ACL — anticardiolipin
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
I — Isoleucine
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
BR — Bathroom
SC — Subcutaneous
VIS — Visual
A.P. — before a meal
SR — Slow Release
PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
VOS — Vision Left Eye
= — Equals" or "Complete Transformation
APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
PLN — Plan
PD — Postural Drainage
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
S4 — fourth heart sound
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
RPT — Repeat
RT — Respiratory Technician
UBT — Urea Breath Test
ICG — Indocyanine Green
REQ — Request
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
WS — water-soluble
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
FRCGP — Fellow Royal College of General Practitioners
DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
PC — post cibum (after food)
BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
FLEX — flexion
HRV — BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
YR — Years old
IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
BLD — Blood
GA — general anaesthetic

HS — High School
TR — Tricuspid Regurgitation
PROD — Produce
KUB — Kidney Ureters Bladder
BG — Blood Glucose
UIH — University of Illinois Hospital
S/A — sugar and acetone
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
Δ — diagnosis;
INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
NT — NasoTracheal
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
STD — sexually transmitted disease
FREQ — Frequency
PROJ — Project
PX — Physical Examination
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
TGF — Tumor Growth Factor
BC — Blood Culture
ANTHRO — Anthropology
LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
PHYCS — Physics
A — Assessment
DKA — Don't Know Anything
PX — Prognosis
RAD — Right Axis Deviation
SEC — seconds
INSP — Inspector
HFNEF — heart failure with a normal ejection fraction
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
WBC — White blood cells
NUC — Nuclear
T — teaspoon
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
MKTG — Marketing
STS — Shipboard Technical Support
QM — Quality Management
WPW — Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
SR — Superior Rectus (eye muscle)
NCS — Nerve Conduction Study
DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
PLMS — periodic limb movements of sleep

SHX — surgical history
ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
A/O — Alert and Oriented
@ — each
EVAL — evaluation
PROG — Program
PREP — Preparation
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
EFWC — electrolyte-free water clearance
HFMD — Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
PROCTO — Proctoscopy
EXT — Extract
VPAP — Variable Positive Airway Pressure
A/B — acid-base ratio
ANTI-RNP — antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference
PLT — Platelet
UCRP — University of California Retirement Plan
XE — Xenon
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
FTA — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
B.I.D — twice a day
VD — Venereal Disease
FL — Floor
OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
T&C — Type and Cross
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
PAO — Peak Acid Output
AE — Above Elbow
CRYO-AHF — cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor
AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
HOPI — History of Present Illness
POSE — primary obesity surgery, endoscopic
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
P — Post
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
HGH — human growth hormone
EST — Electroshock Therapy
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
SG — Specific Gravity
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
FOS — Full of Stool

CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
K — Kilometer
DIA — Digital Image Analysis
PRIN — Principal
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway
UNEX — University Extension
ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
L — Litre
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
A-T — ataxia-telangiectasia
HPI — history of the present illness
PPM — Policy & Procedure Manual
BR — Bedrest
DRESS — Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator
PR — Prothrombin Ratio
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
MECH — Mechanic
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
KO — Keep Open
INSTL — Install
ENG — electronystagmography
GB — Gallbladder
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
SLUD — Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology
VAS — visual analog scales
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram
FBG — fasting blood glucose
HBV — hepatitis B virus
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Imino-Diacetic Acid
TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
PUR — Purchasing
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
HPF — high power field
BW — Body Weight
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce
MATL — Material
HT — Hypertension

ID — IDentifier
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
IOF — International Operation Forces
V — Valine
TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma
FPR — False Positive Rate
5HTP — five hydroxy tryptophan
QTC — QT interval corrected for heart rate
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
AD. — right ear
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
LPSOE — Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
EVF — erythrocyte volume fraction
FES04 — iron sulfate
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
LM — left main coronary artery
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
IND — Industry
PERLA — Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
PRO — Professional
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
SAED — SemiAutomatic External Defibrillator
BR — Bed Rest
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
TMF — Trial Master File
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
RX — prescriptions
IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
OB — Occult Blood
PHQ — Patient Health Questionnaire
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished
IBW — Ideal Body Weight
# — gauge
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
HBA — Hemoglobin A
V/Q — Ventilation/Perfusion
PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
VS — vital signs
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
PK — Pharmacokinetics
ON — every night
HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
NO. — Number

LT — Left
MCAD — Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
BM — Bachelor of Medicine
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
HEP — hepatitis
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
MFCPU — multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis
PIE — Period of Initial Eligibility
SURG — Surgeon
EXT — Extension Shelf
OSTEO — Osteomyelitis
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
LOD — Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling
WNL — Will Not Listen
WK — Weak
COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
AFA — Advanced First Aid
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein
TRLR — Trailer
NV — near vision
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
VAG — Vaginal
POP — Plaster of Paris
PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
IMID — Immunomodulatory Drug
FD — Fatal Dose
PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A
HDCV — Human Diploid Cell Vaccine
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
VAL — Valine
ACR — American College of Radiology
RCT — randomized controlled trial
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
CREAT — Creatinine
INF(-α/-β/-γ) — interferons -α/-β/-γ
PDE — Phosphodiesterase
OJ — Orange Juice
LGA — large for gestational age
ISMN — Isosorbide Mononitrate
OSM — osmolarity
MOD — moderate dysplasia
BKA — below-the-knee amputation
CH — congenital hypothyroidism

S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
EDV — End-Diastolic Volume
OD — eye doctor
NSA — no significant abnormality
CMACE — Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
RR — Recovery Room
E — Glutamic acid
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
ETMF — Electronic Trial Master File
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution
TRNG — Training
ID — Intradermal
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.
M&M — morbidity and mortality
RVF — Right Ventricular Failure
ZN — Zinc
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
K — Lysine
T4 — Thyroxine
H&P — history and physical examination
DILI — drug-induced liver injury
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
A.C. — before a meal
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
AHF — Antihemophilic Factor
LEU — Leucine
HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
FBS — fasting blood sugar
LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
PX — Pneumothorax
EOM — Extraocular muscle
PROG — Prognosis
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
LCHAD — Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase
ABC — Abacavir
HAE — Hereditary Angioedema
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
RIMA — Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase Type a
EPEC — Enteropathogenic Escherichia Coli
H.S. — at bedtime
FUO — fever of unknown origin
JVD — Jugular Venous Distension
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
SUSP — Suspension
LOF — Leakage of Fluid
EMS — Emergency medical service

HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
V — Vent
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
CSF — colony stimulating factor
SER — Serine
T3 — Triiodothyronine
ABE — Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
CIRC — Circumcision Information Resource Centre
CTAP — CT during arterial portography
PET — positron emission tomography
HP — hot packs
PND — Postnasal Drip
P&L — Psychology & Linguistics Building
HCG — human chorionic gonadotrophin
OHC — Occupational Health Center
TBSE — Total Body Skin Examination
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
CAO — conscious alert and oriented
ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
LVPO — Low Value Purchase Order
LA — local anaesthetic
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
SQL-DSE — Structured Query Language for Departmental Support Environment
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
POS — Positively Outrageous Service
ETIOL — etiology
GVHD — chronic graft-versus-host-disease
PSI — Pneumonia Severity Index
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
GRAD — Graduate
GERI — Geriatrics
GVL — graft versus leukemia
CYS — Cysteine
MOL — Molecule
LDW — Last Day Worked
TTO — Technology Transfer Office
AHT — antihyaluronic acid test
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
ERT — Enzyme Replacement Therapy
PR — by rectum
/S — without
ORSA — Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Operations Research Society Of America
MIRECC — Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
FLAIR — fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging
UIPD — University of Illinois Police Department
RUE — Right Upper Extremity
PML — Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy

GM — Gram
HVD — hypertension vascular disease
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
RADS — Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale
GGT — L-gamma-glutamyl transferase
MAR — Marine
CCR — California Code of Regulations
HOOF — Home Oxygen Order Forms
V&A — vagotomy and antrectomy
A&P — anterior posterior
SOL — Solutions in Organisations Linkup
OPG — Ocular Plethysmography
DXR — Digital X-Ray Radiogrammetry
ICD — Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
AD LIB — As desired
A&P — assessment and plans
CABP — coronary artery bypass procedure
HTVD — hypertensive vascular disease
NWB — non-weight bearing
PLIF — Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
CABA — Complaints Of
A.A. — of each
FPB — Flexor Pollicis Brevis
RMR — right medial rectus
PCT — progesterone challenge test
NEO — New Employee Orientation
ULN — upper limit of normal
PPT — Precipitate
VWF — Von Willebrand Factor
STI — sexually transmitted infection
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentrate
BCG — Bacille Calmette-Guerine
AIR — Anterior Interval Release
SUPR — Supervisor
FFPHM — Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
GLN — Glutamine
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
ILE — Isoleucine
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
HETE — Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acid
PPD — Packs Per Day
NT — Not Tested
IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome

VZV — Varicella-Zoster Virus
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
NGT — NasoGastric Tube
SMO — Standing Medical Orders
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
VED — Vacuum Erection Device
AUH — auditory hallucinations
AUR — Acute Urinary Retention
BM — Bowel Movement
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
LCPD — Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
SNV — Sin Nombre Virus
O.U. — both eyes
VSA — vital signs absent
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
WBI — Whole Bowel Irrigation
CAT — Computed Axial Tomography
HUM — Human
BL TIME — bleeding time
A.M. — before noon
HACEK — acronym for a group of bacteria that are a frequent cause of endocarditis in children
IPMN — Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
UPJ — Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
VUR — Vesicoureteral Reflux
PCOS — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
ESV — End-Systolic Volume
CATH — Catheter
EXC — Excision
HS — hours of sleep(bedtime)
SBRT — Stereostatic Body Radiation Therapy
SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
MELD — model for end-stage liver disease
APR — Abdominal Peritoneal Resection
GPCL — gas permeable contact lens
AK — Above Knee
HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health
HSP — Health Services Program
TRANSLTR — Translator Supercomputer
TSHR-AB — thyrotropin-receptor antibody
NOMI — Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
POD — Postoperative Day
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
DVA — Distance Visual Acuity
ELECT — Electric
XRT — external radiation therapy
CYTOTECH — Cytotechnology
COLL — COLLege

SARC — Sarcoidosis
AVNT — Atrioventricular Nodal Tachycardia
MET — Methionine
TP — Tuberculin Precipitation
SCFE — Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
PACU — Post Anesthesia Care Unit
CE — Continuing Education
FCR — Flexor Carpi Radialis
CES — Cauda Equina Syndrome
BSC — bedside commode
MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
MB CHB — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
MIO — Medical Incident Officer
FNAC — fine-needle aspiration cytology
PNV — prenatal vitamin
LS — Lumbosacral
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
TRALI — transfusion-related acute lung injury
MLC — Midline Catheter
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
MUPS — Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Symptoms)
BNF — British National Formulary
CV — Cardiovascular
GPI — globus pallidus interna
FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
HBIG — Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
ASIA — American Spinal Injury Association
NATHNAC — National Travel Health Network and Centre
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
LUL — Left Upper Lobe
IMB — intermenstrual bleed
NCP — Nursing Care Plan
CB — Ciliary Body
FF — filtration fraction
CAP — Capsule
REC — Recreation (ground)
PACG — Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
K — cornea
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
GGS — Gastrografin swallow
AGRC — Academic Geriatric Resource Center
CSII — Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
F — Female
2° — secondary
VRSA — Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin
BM — Bone Marrow
AAF — African American Female
UCRS — University of California Retirement System

SCL — Soft Contact Lens
NST — Non-Stress Test
FDIU — Fetal Demise in Utero
KOH — potassium hydroxide
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
HBA1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
GEST — gestation
CDFG — California Department of Fish and Game's
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
EOA — Esophageal Obturator Airway
DCR — Dacryocystorhinostomy
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
PROMO — Promotional material
DW — dextrose in water
CMV IGG — cytomegalovirus IGG
FF — fundus firm
PSH — Past medical history
CR — centric relation
NTT — nasotracheal tube
TEM — Transmission Electron Microscope
O — objective
FEIN — Federal Employer Identification Number
CM — Centimetre
W/C — Wheelchair
CONC — concentrate
GA — Gestational Age
DIPERTE — diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus
MTP — Metatarsophalangeal
CX — Cervix
T — Threonine (amino acid)
PATHO — Pathology
EM — Erythema multiforme
CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
OFR — Officer of the Federal Republic
FLA-ABS — fluorescent antibody absorption test
PTC — Pseudotumor Cerebri
MRCS — Member Royal College of Surgeons
TD/IPV — tetanus, diphtheria and polio
OINT — ointment
FC — foley catheter
IGD — Immunoglobulin D
ASOT — antistreptolysin-O titre
BAO — Basic Acid Output
ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
ENG — ENGLISH LOCKHEED
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
COP — cryptogenic organizing pneumonitis
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan

BRAO — Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase
T&H — type and hold
VIT — Vitreous
SI — Sector Iridectomy
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
OM — omni mane (every morning)
NNICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
ST — Speech Therapy
PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
PECS — picture exchange communication system
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
AIO — Ambulance Incident Officer
HGV — Hepatitis G Virus
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
JVP — Jugular Venous Pulse
ARRS — American Roentgen Ray Society
ZE — Zollinger-Ellison
HIS — Histidine
ANGIO — angiogram
HBF — fetal hemoglobin
PPV — Positive Pressure Ventilation
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
IUD — intrauterine death
PSYCH — psychiatry
NASH — Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
HH — Hiatus Hernia
RC — Revelle College
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society
TBT — Tracheal bronchial toilet
NAFLD — Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
CFR — Case Fatality Rate
ISH — Isolated Systolic Hypertension
LDH — lactic dehydrogenase
COSHH — Committee on Substances Hazardous to Health
PICU — paediatric intensive care unit
HVLT — high-velocity lead therapy
CERT — Center for Environmental Research and Training
VDSA — Voluntary Data Sharing Agreement
MIN — Minority
HLHS — Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
# — pounds
JSOE — Jacob's School of Engineering
MEDS — Medication
PBF — Peripheral Blood Film
WK — Work

AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
DMT — Dimethyltryptamine
EXP — expired
LES — Lupus Erythematosus Systemicus
ON — Optic Nerve
SCLC — Small Cell Lung Cancer
LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
OES — Occupational Exposure Standard
Q3H — every three hours
RCVG — Receiving
RSV — Reserve
ABD — abduction
CKMB — creatinine kinase myocardial band
TEVAR — thoracic endovascular aneurysm/aortic repair
PCVC — percutaneous central vein catheter
CFA — Colonization Factor Antigen
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
OPPT — Oriented to Person, Place, and Time
PTD — Permanent Total Disability
PERLA — pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodations
SMN — Statement of Medical Necessity
DOZ — Dozen
D&A — discission and aspiration
JCI — Journal of Clinical Investigation
EOC — Emergency Operating Center
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
TRAM — transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
SP.GR. — Specific Gravity
KCCT — Kaolin Cephalin Clotting Time
HRCT — High-resolution computed tomography
STREPTO. — Streptococcus
ECON — Economics
DARWIN — Data Repository and Windows to Information
DSA — digital subtraction angiography
CCE — clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
GMC — General Medical Condition
HCTZ — Hydrochlorothiazide
AUTH — Authorization and Account Codes
PAL — posterior axillary line
ORU — Organized Research Unit
EPSES — extra-pyramidal side-effects
TERN — intern
RCR — Rotator Cuff Repair
DPM — Diploma in Psychological Medicine
CLARE — Contact lens acute red eye
FB — Foreign Body
DHEA — Dehydroepiandrosterone
LTK — Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
XR — X-Ray

WMRS — White Mountain Research Station
CT SCAN — computer-assisted tomography
CADASIL — Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
CLN NUTRIT — Clinical Nutrition
TX — Transplantation
LCMV — Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
MBL — Mannose-Binding Lectin
P.C. — after meals
BDI — Beck Depression Inventory
HCRP — Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
ASO — antistreptolysin o
CALIT2 — California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
QALY — Quality-adjusted Life Year
NDC — National Drug Code
ACCU — Acute Coronary Care Unit
PCA — Prostate Cancer
LTAC — Long-Term Acute Care
MT — metatarsal
SSPSS — Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
DIC — disseminated intravascular clotting syndrome
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
PCP — Phencyclidine
ZOOL — Zoology
MOM — multiples of the median
AHR — airway hyper-reactivity
LBO — Large Bowel Obstruction
MRU — Multicampus Research Unit
LIJ — Left Internal Jugular
NSB — Natural Science Building
PARA — paraplegic
LIC — License
SAF — Safety
Q.V. — as much as you please
SESS — Session
PER VAG — per vagina
CMV — controlled mechanical ventilation
CSE — Computer Science & Engineering
BCPS — Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
ANC — absolute neutrophils count
BRM — immunomodulators/biologic response modifiers
EPACT — electronic Prescribing Analysis and Cost Tool
CMRR — Center for Magnetic Recording Research
AQ — Autism Quotient
MS — Morphine Sulphate
CCS — Center for Coastal Studies