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DEX — (DXT) Blood Sugar
A&OX4 — alert and oriented, times 4
FTNVD — full term normal vaginal delivery
A&OX3 — alert and oriented, times 3
CEIOL — Cataract extraction with intraocular lens placement
H/H OR H&H — hemoglobin and hematocrit
AAS — Atomic Absorbance Spectrophotometry
CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CF — Cystic Fibrosis
CRIT — hematoCRIT
HEENT — head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
MCGTT — microdrop
ELLSCS — elective lower segment caesarean section
BMBX — Bone marrow biopsy
SMA-6 — six-channel serum multiple analysis
A FIB — atrial fibrillation
ESM — Ejection Systolic Murmur
EMLSCS — emergency lower segment Caesarean section
PRN — ''pro re nata'' (Latin, "for the emergency", "as needed")
AAT — Activity As Tolerated
COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
SX — Surgery
HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
X-MATCH — crossmatch
Q12H — Every 12 Hours
B/L — Bilateral
OPS — Operations
PTBD — Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
AF — Atrial Fibrillation
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Scale
AAOX3 — awake, alert, and oriented, times 3
NSVD — Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
TIB-FIB — tibia and fibula
V-FIB — Ventricular Fibrillation
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
V-TACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
IX — Investigation
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
D BIL — direct bilirubin
T.S.T.H. — too sick to send home
DM — Diabetes mellitus
U&E — urea and electrolytes (blood test)
ECG — Electrocardiogram
FMLA — Family Medical Leave Act
KIV — Keep In View
R/G/M — rubs/gallops/murmurs
C-SSRS — Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
AMB — Ambulate
CTA — Clear To Auscultation (medical; lungs)

ASC-H — atypical squamous cells – cannot exclude HSIL
A1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
PERRLA — pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
G-B SYN — Guillain-Barre syndrome
SITREP — Situation Report
CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
ESRD — End Stage Renal Disease (US Federal Program)
PPX — Prophylaxis
CT — Computed Tomography
ADHD — Attention Deficiti Hyperactivity Disorder
IVSS — intravenous soluset
DCH — Doctor of Surgery
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
H/A — Headache
REEDA — Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
HLD — Hyperlipidemia
Q6H — Every 6 Hours
AA — Ascorbic Acid
MEQ — Milliequivalent
Mφ — macrophage
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
SAPS II — simplified acute physiology score
THR — Total Hip Replacement
CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
Q.M.T. — every month
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
IQ — Intelligence Quotient
DOB — Date Of Birth
Ψ — psychiatry
BA E — barium enema
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic
OHTN — ocular hypertension
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
NT-PROBNP — N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
INSTR — Instruct
BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
PCIOL — Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
KVO — Keep Vein Open
AMI — acute myocardial infarction
A FLUT — atrial flutter
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
NISS — New Injury Severity Score
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

EMBX — endometrial biopsy
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
Q.AM — every day before noon
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
H→S — heel-to-shin test
DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
LCX — Left Circumflex Artery
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
CAOX4 — Conscious
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
PRA — Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
H202 — hydrogen peroxide
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
C/W — Consistent With
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
C-SECTION — cesarean section
LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
BPM — Beats Per Minute
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
D55% — dextrose
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
K CAL — kilocalorie
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
HA — Hypertonia arterialis
BRBPR — Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
ASPECTS — Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
HCO3 — Bicarbonate
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
SSN — Social Security Number
NAD — No Acute Distress
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy

HA5 — 5% homatropine
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
R/O — Rule Out
PREME — premature infant
TX — Treatment (medical)
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
W/O — Without
PPM — parts per million
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
WDL — Within Defined Limits
Q.WK. — weekly
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
WHO — World Health Organization
A.H. — every other hour
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
≠ — not equal
D LOCKER — Diving Locker
Q.O.H. — every other hour
RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
IOP — intra-orifice pressure
KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
T-AX — temperature, axillary
H/OPI — history of the present illness
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
ADMTG — Admitting
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
RFQ — Request For Quotation
SD — Standard Deviation
LOL — Little Old Lady
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center

DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test
EOD — Every Other Day
CGI — Clinical Global Impression
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
Q.N. — every night
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment
QC — Quality Control
I131 — iodine-131
SMA-7 — serum metabolic assay
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction
IV — Intravenous
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
WRD — word
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
S/P — Status Post
NKA — No Known Allergies
SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
FISH — Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
AS — Aortic Stenosis
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
F→N — finger-to-nose test
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
— — negative
POA — Power Of Attorney
HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
AD — Right Ear
I125 — the 125 molecular
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
RFP — Request For Proposal
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services

GPL — George Palade Laboratories
EVD — External Ventricular Drain
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
HOTN — Hypotension
PMH — Past Medical History
CV — Curriculum Vitae
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
FX — Fracture
ROM — Range Of Motion
PNA — pneumonia
CHG — Change
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand
I123 — the 123 molecular
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
CBC — Complete Blood Count
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
AKA — Also Know As
AP — Accounts Payable
JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
ABX — antibiotics
GI — Gastrointestinal
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
DOA — dead on arrival
FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
ME — Medical Examiner
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
GASTROE — Gastroenterology
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
CST — Contraction Stress Test
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
FWD — Forward
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma

SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
AFB — Aflatoxin B
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
PA — Physician Assistant
ADL — activity of daily living
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar
ROD — resident on duty
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
MG — Magnesium
CNS — Central Nervous System
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
CO — Carbon Monoxide
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
ASX — Asymptomatic
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
BD — twice a day
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
OD — Overdraft
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
NGTD — Negative to Date
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
INT — Internal
AM — Ante Meridian
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia
ECHO — Echocardiogram
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50

FHS — Fetal heart sound
AMP — Ampere
ABCD — asymmetry, borders, color, diameter
SYS — System
RBC — Red Blood Cell
ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
GR — Grain
MAE — Moves All Extremities
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
TB — Tuberculosis
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
BX — Biopsy
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
IM — Intramuscular
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
DX — Diagnosis
DCF — Data Clarification Form
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
AER — auditory-evoked response
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
QS — every shift
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3
GU — Genitourinary
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
BMI — Body Mass Index
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
HGB — Hemoglobin
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
TPA — Third Party Administrator
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
PHX — Past History
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
IVII — IV insulin infusion
ARG — Arginine
CCU — Coronary Care Unit
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
IT — Intrathecal
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter

ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
DOD — United States Department of Defense
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
ER — Emergency Room
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm
LFT — Liver Function Test
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
CR — Creatinine
H&P — history and physical examination
NSS — Normal Saline Solution
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
Y — Tyrosine
CRBS/MEDICAL — Center for Research in Biological Structure/Medical
NCP — Nursing Care Plan
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis
BP — Blood Pressure
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
D — Day
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
OPD — Outpatient Department
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
QS — Quantity Sufficient
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
PT — Physical Therapy
RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
NM — Nanometer
CC — Chief Complaint
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
COA — Chart Of Accounts
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
ETOH — Ethanol
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

DME — Durable Medical Equipment
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain
CRO — Contract Research Organization
NP — Nurse Practitioner
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
ADM — Admission
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
AMA — Against Medical Advice
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
MED — Medical
SS — Social Services
MOL — Mole
PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
ATB — antibiotic
A — Alanine
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
BNO — Bowel Not Open
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
HPF — High-Power Field
WCC — White Cell Count
BLDG — Building
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
GSW — GunShot Wound
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
UDS — Urine Drug Screen
BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
FDA — Food Drug Administration
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure

BO — bowel open
H — Hour
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
REG — Regular
AED — Automated external defibrillator
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance
MN — Midnight
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
NL — Normal
KG — Kilogram
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
INST — Institute
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
AEB — As Evidenced By
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
ISS — Injury Severity Score
XRT — Radiotherapy
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
CA — Calcium
LAB — Laboratory
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
TBC — Tuberculosis
CHE — Cholinesterase
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
DEPT — Department
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
L&D — Labor and Delivery
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
OT — Occupational Therapy
LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
POST — Posterior
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia

DSG — Dressing
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
AMA — American Medical Association
INH — Isoniazid
URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
HBD — Has Been Drinking
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
RM — Room
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
RLE — Right Lower Extremity
INFO — Information
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
VAG — Vaginal
HPI — History of Present Illness
CO — Cardiac Output
EMG — Electromyogram
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)
ACS — American Cancer Society
BS — Blood Sugar
HD — High Density
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
DL — Deciliter
ISQ — In Status Quo
HSA — Health Savings Account
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume
AU — Auris unitas
ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
MISC — Miscellaneous
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
ETIOL — etiology
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
CONT — Continue
TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
ED — Emergency Department
UNG — OINtment
PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
AF — afebrile

ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
HSKPG — Housekeeping
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
CRF — Case Report Form
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
QUAL — Quality
I&O — Intake & Output
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
SDS — Safety Data Sheet
CHO — Carbohydrate
MSO4 — morphine sulfate
SOS — if needed
CBD — Common Bile Duct
SQL — Structured Query Language
AF — Amniotic Fluid
NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
GH — Growth Hormone
CAG — Coronary Angiography
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
SCI — Science
EXEC — Executive
UR — Utilization Review
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
DIV — Division
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
NACL — Sodium Chloride
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
LOS — Length of Stay
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test
ACQ — Acquisition
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
AFL — Atrial Flutter
OSH — Outside Hospital
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
SVC — Service
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
SPEC — Special
D5W — 5% dextrose/water

A/W — alive and well
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
QT — Quart
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
ACH — Acetylcholine
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
BILAT — Bilateral
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
GPA — Grade Point Average
ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
OZ — Ounce
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
SGT — Sergeant
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
CHOL — Cholesterol
GTT — Drop
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
DOL — United States Department of Labor
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
BUC — buccal
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
HI — Homicidal Ideation
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
NO — Nitric Oxide
DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss
ATC — Around The Clock

BWX — bite-wing x-ray
TV — Television
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
MIN — Minimum
HCT — Hematocrit
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
BMA — British Medical Association
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
APPT — Appointment
OOB — Out of Bed
TBS — Tablespoon
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
NA — Not Applicable
TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma
NB — Newborn
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
CHEM — Chemistry
SUPT — Superintendent
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
NRB — non-rebreather mask
AG — Antigen
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
AGA — appropriate for gestational age
SAST — Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase
ICCE — Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
FA — Fatty Acid
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
GP — General Practitioner
REP — Representative
RTW — Return To Work
AMT — Amount
OHD — Organic Heart Disease
OINT — ointment
L — Liter
SUPP — suppository

HX — History
MONO-DI — monochorionic-diamniotic twins
TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
RTS — Revised Trauma Score
LAT — Lateral
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
AU — Both Ears
DEL — Delivery
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
WT — Weight
EDC — Electronic Data Capture
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
QT — cardiac output
LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
TRP — Tryptophan
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
CV — Cardiovascular
TLC — Total Lung Capacity
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
OR — Operating Room
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
RN — Registered Nurse
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
HTN — Hypertension
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
PO — By Mouth
MPO — Myeloperoxidase
BSL — Biosafety Level
D/C — Discontinue
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia
GYN — Gynecology
OFC — Office

LOC — Loss of Consciousness
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
IPM — Integrated Pest Management
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
DA — Dopamine
EF — Ejection Fraction
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
BPD — Biparietal Diameter
P — Pressure
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
HOB — Head of Bed
IRB — Institutional Review Board
GEN — General Motors
ALT — Alanine Transaminase
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
C/O — Complains Of
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
INR — International Normalization Ratio
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
BSA — Body Surface Area
PDC — Professional Development Center
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
RFT — Renal Function Test
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
BMD — Bone Mineral Density
TF — transfer
MAR — Medication Administration Record
FJ — Financial Journal
H2O — Water (vapor)
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
MD — Doctor of Medicine
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection

AHA — American Hospital Association
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
ACT-D — actinomycin-D
PCN — Penicillin
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
SCR — Serum Creatinine
GXT — graded exercise test
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
TLS — Transport Layer Security
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
R — Right
BILI — Bilirubin
WMA — World Medical Association
DOI — Date of Injury
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
APPY — Appendectomy
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
SUPP — Support
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
MGR — Manager
DCH — Diploma in Child Health
PIO — Public Information Office
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
DZ — Disease
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
COI — Conflict Of Interest
L — Left
OS — Oculus Sinister
PIN — Personal Identification Number
LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
STD — sexually transmitted disease
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
DSP — Digital Signal Processor
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
CR — Chromium
BNC — bladder neck contracture

CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
RESP — Respiratory
HOSP — Hospital
PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
LUE — Left Upper Extremity
SOB — Short of breath
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
ORG — Organization
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
VOL — Volume
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast
TL — Tubal Ligation
NA — Not Available
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
AAD — Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
A — Artery
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
RT — Reverse Transcription
HEMA — hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
M — Male
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
RIS — Radiology Information System
TSP — Teaspoon
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
# — Number
H/O — History of
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
MATH — Mathematics
BPP — Biophysical Profile
CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
UNK — Unknown
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
MJ — Megajoule
TWE — Tap Water Enema
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
MAX — Maximum
HHS — Health and Human Services Department
LBP — Low Back Pain
PROF — Professor
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
C — Centigrade

FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
NEG — NEGative
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
CHR — Chronic
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
AUX — Auxiliary
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
AR — Accounts Receivable
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
FU — Follow-Up
KCL — Potassium Chloride
CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
STM — Short Term Memory
RX — Treatment
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
RTC — Return To Clinic
NYHA — New York Heart Association
PIV — peripheral intravenous
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
CK — Creatine Kinase
Q2H — every two hours
US — Ultrasound
IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
BCX — Blood Culture
2.0 MG — 2 mg
FBC — Full Blood Count
ADA — American Dental Association
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
M — Million
MVC — Motor Vehicle Crash
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
USPS — United States Postal Services
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase

CA — Carcinoma
BUS — Business
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
WB — Whole Blood
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
LSB — Left Sternal Border
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
BSL — Blood Sugar Level
PROC — Process
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Q.I.D — Four times a day
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
UE — Upper Extremity
YR — Years old
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
QAM — Every morning
CME — Continuing Medical Education
ACR — albumin:creatinine ratio
MCH — Master of Surgery
CDW — Collision Damage Waiver
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
F/U — Follow-Up
FHX — Family History
ETT — Endotracheal tube
KUB — Kidney
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
AVG — Average Voltage Gain
CC — Cubic Centimeter
PPTL — Postoperative Postpartum Tubal Ligation
MCG — micrograms
@ — at
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
MIN — Minute
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
BA — Bachelor of Arts
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression

C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
ASN — Asparagine
BID — Twice A Day
BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
PHI — Protected Health Information
RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
PE — Pleural Effusion
HR — Hour
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
DDNS — Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences
DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
HB — Hemoglobin
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
SUPR — Supervisor
MT — Mountain
NFR — Not for Resuscitation
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
TWA — Time Weighted Averages
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
KOR — keep open rate
ASP — Aspartic Acid
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
PTL — preterm labor
MI — Myocardial Infarction
PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
CL — Clearance
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
HSG — Housing
W — White
PTX — PneumoThorax
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content
MR — Mental Retardation
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
CAPS — Capsule

CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
HDU — High Dependency Unit
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
PR — Per Rectum
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
QOD — Every Other Day
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
PT — Prothrombin Time
STG — Short Term Goal
RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation
OP — Office of the President
COM MED — Community Medicine
LN — Lymph Node
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
AX — Axis
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
M.D. — Doctorate Of Medicine
P — Pulse
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
PC — After Meals
EVAL — evaluation
PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
BA — Barium
MAINT — Maintenance
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis
SQ — Subcutaneous
RR — Respiratory Rate
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
EPO — Erythropoietin
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
DB HL — decibels hearing loss

HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn
ANT — Anterior
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
SH — Social History
CYN — Canyon
ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
SL — Sublingual
FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
AHA — American Heart Association
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
OPR — Operator
SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
FTT — Failure To Thrive
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
COLL — Collect
LE — Lower Extremity
O2 — Oxygen
LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
WF — White Female
XT — Exotropia
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement
PET — positron emission tomography
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
MDVL — Mandeville
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
VPA — Valproic Acid
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
VSA — vital signs absent
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
CAD — Computer-Aided Design
SUSP — Suspension
FBE — Full Blood Examination
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
CE — Continuing Education
HS — High School
ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)

PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
I&D — Incision and Drainage
OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
HBA — Hemoglobin A
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
N — Asparagine
RT — Radiation Therapy
FIN — Finance
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
TTO — To Take Out
MKTG — Marketing
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
ANTHRO — Anthropology
PROD — Produce
VOD — vision right eye
FH — Family History
CIRC — Circulation
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
O/E — On Examination
IU — International Unit
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
VIRO — Virology
CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
FEIN — Federal Employer Identification Number
H — Hydrogen
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
BE — Barium Enema
SOC — Social
CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
HLTH — Health
ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
TBSP — Tablespoon
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
WLE — Wide Local Excision
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome

DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
LI — Lithium
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
UBC — Uniform Building Code
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
PE — Physical Education
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
CI — Cardiac Index
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
PRIN — Principal
NPO — Nil Per Os
AMP — Ampule
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
BI — Brain Injury
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
ACEI — angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
PLN — Plan
L — Leucine
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
N — Nitrogen
NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
OTD — out the door (discharged
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
ID — Infectious Disease
HT — Heights
LB — Pound
MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
CF — Complement Fixation
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
TIW — three times a week
AD — auris dextra
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
SAB — Spontaneous Abortion
PROG — Program
ABD — Abdomen
JR — Junior
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
RD — Registered Dietician
CXR — Chest X-Ray
PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
MOM — Milk of Magnesia

QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
LLL — left lower lobectomy
NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program
UTIL — Utilities
VO — Verbal Order
PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
IG — Immune Globulin
AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
RH — Rhesus factor
ERG — Electroretinogram
C — Celsius
PROJ — Project
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
HM — hispanic male
INF — Inferior
AGC — atypical glandular cells
RES — Research
DEV — Development
ECV — External Cephalic Version
T&C — Type and Cross
LAD — Left Anterior Descending
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
FF — Fat Free
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
E — Epinephrine
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
VET — Veteran
BIL — Bilateral
ALI — Acute Lung Injury
ET — Endotracheal
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
TRF — Transfer
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
INV — Inventory
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
LP — Lumbar Puncture
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
ALS — Advanced Life Support
MECH — Mechanic
ADV — Advisory
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
TM — Tympanic Membrane

PG — Postgraduate
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate
YO — years old
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
OD — Oculus Dexter
A — Adenosine
PRBC — packed red blood cells
PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
LDW — Last Day Worked
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
AOM — Acute Otitis Media
UBW — Usual Body Weight
QD — quaque die (every day)
FTA-ABS — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption Test
BR — Bedrest
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination
S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
Q.A.D. — every other day
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen
IHC — Immunohistochemistry
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
PUR — Purchasing
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse
M — Methionine
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
X/7 — x number of days
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine
HS — hours of sleep(bedtime)
Q.O.D. — every other day
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
ER — Estrogen Receptor
AC — Anterior Chamber
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
PE — pulmonary embolus

GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
CHB — Complete Heart Block
AUD — Audit
BDL — below detectable level/limit
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
OP — Outpatient
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
FBG — fasting blood glucose
PREP — Preparation
FRCS — Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
SECY — secretary
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
PG — Picogram
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
ABVD — Doxorubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
CD — Chemical Dependency
DC — Discharge
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
RUE — Right Upper Extremity
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
NM — Nuclear Medicine
DIL — Dilute
CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
RPT — Repeat
CL — Contact Lens
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure
G — Gram (g)
DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
MVI — Multivitamin
MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association
HR — Heart Rate
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
HCV — hepatitis C virus
LAO — Left Anterior Oblique
POS — Positive
REV — Review
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis
GTT — Guttae
ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
TEL — Telephone
BE — Base Excess

CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
CA — Cancer
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies
CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
IE — Infective Endocarditis
EPI — Epinephrine
KCAL — kilocalories
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
E — Ecstasy
LOM — Limitation of Motion
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
ABN — Abnormal
LLQ — left lower quadrant
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
PED — Pediatric
PE — Physical Examination
TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
RA — Room Air
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
REP — Repeat
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
BS — Bowel Sounds
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
WTR — Water
OS — Overall Survival
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
DNI — Do Not Intubate
ICS — Intercostal Space
KI — Potassium Iodide
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
BSX — B-symptoms
ADA — American Diabetes Association
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level
TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
D/L — dislocation
THR — Threonine

ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
RXN — Reaction
IOL — Intraocular Lens
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
ULN — upper limit of normal
USS — ultrasound scan
ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
NG — Nanogram
SEGA — Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
HBP — High Blood Pressure
TKO — To Keep Open
PH.D. — Doctorate Of Philosophy
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
PD — Per Diem
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
FT — foot (unit of length)
MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery
W — Tryptophan
NGT — NasoGastric Tube
YR — Year
BM — Bowel Movement
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
PX — Prognosis
LFTS — Liver Function Test
MOL — Molecule
LYS — Lysine
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
NSE — neuron-specific enolase
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
POD — Postoperative Day
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
NWB — non-weight bearing

SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
CS — Cesium
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
DAW — Dispense As Written
AS — Arsenic
PLCY — Policy
AK — Actinic Keratosis
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
RV — Right Ventricle
SOM — School of Medicine
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
TLV — Type-Length-Value
ETOH — Alcohol
PT — Patient
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
CCU — Critical Care Unit
AE — Adverse Event
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery
RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
FL — Floor
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
CP — Chest Pain
ENGR — Engineer
A&W — Alive and Well
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
MS — Mitral Stenosis
PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
CAT — Cataract
QTC — QT interval corrected for heart rate
S — Serine
WS — Williams Syndrome
DRSG — Dressing
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
NTG — Nitroglycerin
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
WBC — White blood cells
DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia

R — Arginine
Q8H — Every 8 hours
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
CT — Calcitonin
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
FL — Femur Length
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
HS — hours of sleep
IB — Investigator's Brochure
GC — gonorrhea
SZ — Seizure
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
Q — Glutamine
DD — Differential Diagnosis
ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
SLI — Supplemental Liability Insurance
PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination
GRAD — Graduate
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
FLEX — flexion
T — tablespoon
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
PROMO — Promotional material
INTL — International
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
PYRL — Payroll
PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
DIU — Death in Utero
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
MIN — Minority
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
GLU — Glutamic Acid
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein

LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
FL — Fluid
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat
DOL — Day of Life
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
IVU — Intravenous Urogram
DRPLA — Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
CPD — Continuous Professional Development
TUR — Transurethral Resection
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
PRO — Protein
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
BMS — Bare Metal Stent
SCH — School
MOD — Modified
EQ — Equipment
D/C — Discharge
MSO — Management Services Officer
OP — Osteoporosis
DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
IVP — Intravenous Push
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed
HA — Headache
A&O — Aware and Oriented
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
PSYCH — psychiatry
U — University
AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
PRKG — Parking
CCK — Cholecystokinin
AJ — Ankle Jerk
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis
BCP — Birth Control Pill
EMP — Employee
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay

MTX — Methotrexate
K — Potassium
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
CK — Check
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
CX — microbiological culture
GU — Gastric Ulcer
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
AC — Area Code
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular
RA — Right Atrium
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
TT — Thrombin Time
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
IDC — Indirect Costs
R — Roentgen
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
TRLR — Trailer
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
CAL — Calorie
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
BL TIME — bleeding time
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
LG — Large
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified
BRB — Bright Red Blood
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
/S — without
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
NE — Norepinephrine
NAS — No Added Salt
CIRC — Circumcision
HEME — Hemorrhage
LOX — Liquid Oxygen
IBW — Ideal Body Weight

DES — diethyl sulphate
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
PSYCHT — Psychologist
GOK — God Only Knows
TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
RCVG — Receiving
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
A.M. — before noon
CX — Cervix
PAT — patient
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
D — Distance
LAC — Long Arm Cast
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
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.
A.P. — before a meal
NG — Nasogastric
EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
ICG — Indocyanine Green
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
DC — discontinue
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
BW — Birth Weight
OD — OverDose
H — Histidine
OV — Office Visit
NES — Not Elsewhere Specified
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan
BPPV — benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
T — Temperature
PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid
PR — Progesterone Receptor
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
EMS — Emergency medical service
BLD — Blood
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
ENT — Ear nose and throat

GMP — guanosine monophosphate
IPPB — intermittent positive pressure breathing
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
DDAVP — Desmopressin Acetate
HD — Hemodialysis
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
CVA — Costovertebral Angle
SA — Salvation Army
APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
R/T — Related To
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
TVC — True Vocal Cord
PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
PE — Pulmonary Edema
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
FBS — fasting blood sugar
HIM — Health Information Management
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
PI — Protease Inhibitor
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
TEMP — Temperature
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
CRYO-AHF — cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
VOC — Vocational
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
BG — Blood Glucose
CC — cum cibo (with food)
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
CAO — conscious alert and oriented
IC — Intracardiac
HF — Heart Failure
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
B — Black
DIR — Directory
LD — Lead
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration

CMV IGG — cytomegalovirus IGG
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
PSH — Past medical history
MR — Mitral Regurgitation
ABW — Actual Body Weight
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
DDI — Didanosine
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
ADJ — Adjunct
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
TG — Triglyceride
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease
HOPI — History of Present Illness
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
DR — dram
THER — Therapy
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape
OD — Once Daily
WK — Week
PHE — Phenylalanine
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
RX — prescriptions
IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution
MSE — Mental Status Examination
GERI — Geriatrics
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
PPD — Postpartum Depression
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
RPT — Report
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation
BIB — Brought In By
LA — Left Atrium
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter

TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen
A-V — ArterioVenous
OM — every morning
PLCMT — Placement
BR — Bathroom
TTR — Transthyretin
ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
PRL — Prolactin
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
CM — Chirurgiae Magister
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
LAS — Latin American Studies
IR — Insulin Resistance
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery
AB — Antibody
LLC — Long Leg Cast
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
PT. — patient
CV — Color Vision
DIB — Dead in Bed
EOA — Esophageal Obturator Airway
TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
HSC — Health and Social Care
UG — Undergraduate
BMJ — British Medical Journal
LIB — Libra
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
GN — Glomerulonephritis
DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
PTA — Prior To Arrival
HPF — high power field
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
MB CHB — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer

AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
IDL — intermediate-density lipoprotein
IIEF — International Index of Erectile Function
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
NOF — Neck Of Femur
ANTI-RNP — antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
STI — sexually transmitted infection
CTG — Cardiotocograph
PBF — Peripheral Blood Film
CR — Complete Remission
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
REQ — Request
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
NB — note well (please pay attention)
PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
RIF — Rifampin
SDV — Source Document Verification
TRNG — Training
OTTR — Organ Transplant Tracking Record
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
VA — Visual Acuity
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
EOM — Extraocular muscle
MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
BASO — Basophil
S/S — Signs and Symptoms
AD LIB — As desired
SERV — Service
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
ST — Speech Therapy
PLT — Platelet
SOL — Solution
LOA — Left Occipitoanterior
LGA — large for gestational age
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
GGT — L-gamma-glutamyl transferase
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
UUS — upper uterine segment
T.D.S. — three times a day
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate

ID — IDentifier
SFA — Superficial Femoral Artery
VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
HTVD — hypertensive vascular disease
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
HB — Heart Block
RD — Retinal Detachment
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
BS MB — Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine
GBC — gallbladder carcinoma
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
3TC — Lamivudine
ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
PBX — probiotics
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
SN — Skilled Nursing
EXT — Extract
PPV — Positive Pressure Ventilation
SB — Small Bowel
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
NA — No Answer
WR — Writer
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
Y/O — years old
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
ICAS — Independent Complaints Advocacy Services
P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
POCT — point-of-care test
LIC — License
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
RSB — Right Sternal Border
INC — Incomplete
PMH — perimesencephalic subarachnoid hemorrhage
EDTA — ethylene-diamine-tetraacetic acid
PNB — Pulseless Not Breathing
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography

COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
HBV — hepatitis B virus
NNT — Number needed to Treat
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
AM — After Morning
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
VS — vital signs
EXT — Extension Shelf
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
BKA — below-the-knee amputation
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
LYTES — Electrolytes
HAZ — Hazard
PARA — paralysis
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
AE — Above Elbow
QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
P.C. — after meals
AFA — Advanced First Aid
HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
R — Respirations
TECHNO — Technology
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
SHOB — shortness of breath
ANGIO — angiogram
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
V — Valine
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
UPJ — Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
AI — Association Index
# — Fracture
NK — Natural Killer
CATH — Catheter
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
IF — Immunofluorescence
FM — Fetal Movement
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
HL — Hearing Level

AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
H.S. — at bedtime
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
ETMF — Electronic Trial Master File
OHC — Occupational Health Center
D25 — 25% dextrose injections
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
I — Isoleucine
SA — Sinoatrial
AA — Alcoholics Anonymous
PACU — Post Anesthesia Care Unit
SQL-DSE — Structured Query Language for Departmental Support Environment
HPI — history of the present illness
TAB — Tablet
USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
INJ — injection
VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
NGB — neurogenic bladder
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
COM — Community
LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
CABA — Complaints Of
PUL — Pulmonary
CFR — Case Fatality Rate
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
NO. — Number
IC — Immune Complex
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
A/O — Alert and Oriented
AP — alkaline phosphatase
IN VIVO — within the living
GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
OD — eye doctor
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
APR — Abdominoperineal Resection
EMER — Emergency
BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference
OJ — Orange Juice
DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
PHIL — Philosophy
VD — Venereal Disease

ACB — aortocoronary bypass
FLAIR — fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
LY — lymphocytes
B.I.D — twice a day
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
CORP — Corporate
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
WN — Well Nourished
TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
TC — Total Cholesterol
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology
HUM — Human
HCRP — Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
S4 — fourth heart sound
TBT — Tracheal bronchial toilet
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
O — Observation
DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
START — Screening Tool to Alert doctors to Right Treatment
VAL — Valine
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
WNL — Will Not Listen
GA — General Accounting
HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
L&A — Light And Accommodation
F — Frequency
QHS — quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
STAT — Statistical

PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
PSI — Pneumonia Severity Index
CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
BM — Bachelor of Medicine
AP — Apical Pulse
LLE — left lower extremity
GTTS — guttae (drops
PECS — picture exchange communication system
BKSTR — Bookstore
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
CT — chest tube
UA — Urinalysis
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate
PREP — Prepare
UOP — Urinary Output
OPPT — Oriented to Person, Place, and Time
NM — Neuromuscular
EDH — epidural hematoma
VLY — Valley
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
ER — External Relations
COMP — Compound
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
EVF — erythrocyte volume fraction
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
UA — Unstable Angina
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
OD — Occupational Disease
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
SAN — Sinoatrial Node
TOL — trial of labor
VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
DS — Down syndrome
AC — ante cibum (before food)
OCC — occasional
ILE — Isoleucine
BSI — Bodily Substance Isolation
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
FLA-ABS — fluorescent antibody absorption test
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A

TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System
TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
CCP — Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
GB — Gallbladder
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
CT — Count
INH — Inhalation
SG — Specific Gravity
PM — Post Meridiem
HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher
DOC — Document
DILI — drug-induced liver injury
HP — hot packs
TX — Therapy (medical)
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
MATS — Military Air Transport Service
GLU — glucose
CCE — clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
NST — Non-Stress Test
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
BD — bis di twice daily
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
K — Lysine
A — Assessment
ACHE — acetylcholine esterase
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
RADS — Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale
MELD — model for end-stage liver disease
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
QM — Quality Management
SC — Subcutaneous
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy

MLC — Midline Catheter
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
FUO — fever of unknown origin
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
RV — Residual Volume
NVDC — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
LL — Lower Level
ECI — febris e causa ignota
OPG — Ocular Plethysmography
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
TA — Teaching Assistant
A.C. — before a meal
SOOB — sitting out of bed
ENG — electronystagmography
NSA — no significant abnormality
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
EFWC — electrolyte-free water clearance
A/B — acid-base ratio
DRESS — Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
EMU — Early Morning Urine
LPSOE — Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
MSBOS — Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
SE — Sales Engineer
DIA — Digital Image Analysis
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
TME — Total Mesorectal Excision
EXT — Extremities
A/A — Affirmative Action
ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
Q.V. — which see
FREQ — Frequency
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
WPC — washed packed cells
BLS — Basic life support
AZT — azidothymidine
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
INSTL — Install

IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
OP — Operational
O&P — Ova & Parasites
OR — Odds Ratio
SAC — Short Arm Cast
MOD — moderate dysplasia
P.V. — per vagina
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
FDTN — Foundation
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentrate
ACL — anticardiolipin
TRANS — Transport
PNV — prenatal vitamin
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
P.M. — Afternoon
LMD — Local Medical Doctor
NOCT — night
MV — Minute Volume
S/A — sugar and acetone
CREAT — Creatinine
PKU — Phenylketonuria
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
A — Apical
BL TY — blood type
PA — posteroanterior
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
XR — X-Ray
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
FEV1 — forced expiratory volume in one second
MATL — Material
LUL — Left Upper Lobe
AK — Above Knee
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
NT — NasoTracheal
CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
LEU — Leucine
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
M&M — morbidity and mortality
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.
EXC — Excision
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
RT — Route
TMT — Treadmill Test
HEP — hepatitis
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
SR — Slow Release
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus

CSR — Customer Service Request
PERLA — pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodations
CH — congenital hypothyroidism
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram
TTP — Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
BC — Blood Culture
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator
PAO — Peak Acid Output
FFPHM — Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
W/C — Wheelchair
HRCT — High-resolution computed tomography
PPI — Proton Pump Inhibitor
L — Litre
AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
LS — Lumbosacral
SHX — surgical history
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
AED — Antiepileptic Drug
NUC — Nuclear
ACR — American College of Radiology
NVA — near visual acuity
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
CUSTDN — Custodian
MR — Modified Release
ASW — Approved Social Worker
NVS — neurovascular status
VDSA — Voluntary Data Sharing Agreement
CKMB — creatinine kinase myocardial band
LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
EAC — External Auditory Canal
RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
MEDS — Medication
HGV — Hepatitis G Virus
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
STRKPR — Storekeeper
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
WPW — Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
COSHH — Committee on Substances Hazardous to Health
ISH — Isolated Systolic Hypertension
ITP — idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
A.A. — of each
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)

PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
V — Vitreous
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
VE — Vaginal Examination
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
PTU — Propylthiouracil
FP — Feature Package
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
CRH — corticotropin-releasing hormone
HVD — hypertension vascular disease
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
PKA — protein kinase activity
GVHD — chronic graft-versus-host-disease
L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
EST — Electroshock Therapy
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
PZA — Pyrazinamide
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
INSP — Inspector
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
S3 — third heart sound
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
BUD — Budget
DCG — dacryocystogram
KO — Keep Open
RVF — Right Ventricular Failure
HRV — BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
RTV — Ritonavir
T3 — Triiodothyronine
AD. — right ear
NASH — Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
T — teaspoon
HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
E — Glutamic acid
MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
BW — Body Weight
PK — Pharmacokinetics
PX — Physical Examination
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test

AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
CT — Counterterrorism
RFVIIA — recombinant activated factor VIIa
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
LASH — left anterior superior hemiblock
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure
OB — obstetrics
MSR — Medical Science Research
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
UR — Urine
LM — left main coronary artery
TGV — transposition of the great vessels
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
PM — Polymyositis
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society
FCR — Flexor Carpi Radialis
BFS — Business and Financial Services
V&A — vagotomy and antrectomy
ADM — administrator
UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter
PATHO — Pathology
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
PC — post cibum (after food)
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
BK — Bradykinin
CYS — Cysteine
TP — Total Protein
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
BT — Bleeding Time
ID — Intradermal
CYSTO — Cystoscopy
RR — Recovery Room
PROCTO — Proctoscopy
WS — water-soluble
PEX — Plasma Exchange
CDP — Career Development Program

SERMS — Selective estrogen receptor modulators
DKA — Don't Know Anything
UNEX — University Extension
NNBT — Nelson Baker tube
MOM — multiples of the median
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
ZN — Zinc
FOF — Found on Floor
PHYCS — Physics
FES04 — iron sulfate
SMO — Site Management Organization
DSA — digital subtraction angiography
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
AUD VIS — Audio Visual
LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
CT — Computer Tomography
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
ET — Esotropia
ARR — Absolute Risk Reduction
F — Female
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
HLHS — Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
SER — Serine
TMF — Trial Master File
RA — Refractory Anemia
PERLA — Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
TPR — temperature pulse respiratory
SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
MFCPU — multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
KOH — potassium hydroxide
HAE — Hereditary Angioedema
CVID — Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders
GLN — Glutamine
IVUS — Intravascular Ultrasound
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase
ICF — Informed Consent Form
PPT — Precipitate
IMID — Immunomodulatory Drug
FD — Fatal Dose
CIRC — Circumcision Information Resource Centre
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
GM — Gram

T&H — type and hold
GA — general anaesthetic
T4 — Thyroxine
SNP — Sodium Nitroprusside
ISMN — Isosorbide Mononitrate
CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
KUB — Kidney, Urether and Bladder
FAP — Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
EMB — Ethambutol
CB — Ciliary Body
ETEC — Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli
AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
CT SCAN — computer-assisted tomography
POS — Point-Of-Service
RRD — Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
PRACT — practitioner
ANC — absolute neutrophils count
GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
BCPS — Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
SI — Sacroiliac Joint
GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
HIS — Histidine
FNAC — fine-needle aspiration cytology
K — Kilometer
O — objective
PTD — Permanent Total Disability
NOMI — Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
S1 — First Heart Sound
DCSSC — diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
O — Morally Offensive
LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
CMV — controlled mechanical ventilation
HVA — homovanillic acid
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
IGD — Immunoglobulin D
A.A. — amino acids:
SPR — Specialist registrar (UK)
MS — Morphine Sulphate
DDH — developmental hip dysplasia
WM — White Male
CLARE — Contact lens acute red eye
LOT — Lotion
FACIL — Facility
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin

SO — Superior Oblique
DMT — Dimethyltryptamine
FB — Foreign Body
MET — Methionine
XE — Xenon
GA — Gestational Age
OSM — osmolarity
BDI — Beck Depression Inventory
LTK — Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
IOF — International Operation Forces
NNICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
CHT — congenital hypothyroidism
BR — Bed Rest
STREPTO. — Streptococcus
IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
ABC — Abacavir
NDC — National Drug Code
PRP — Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
FTA — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies
LPP — Lichen Planopilaris
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
MIN A — minimum assist
PRP — Panretinal Photocoagulation
SCL — Soft Contact Lens
PR — Prothrombin Ratio
PRA — Plasma Renin Activity
ASSN — Association
EXAM — Examination
CSF — colony stimulating factor
NEC — Necrotizing Enterocolitis
STEC — Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
BM — Bone Marrow
DXR — Digital X-Ray Radiogrammetry
HBIG — Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
IQCODE — Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
NSTEMI — non ST Segment Myocardial Infarction
CR — centric relation
TEM — Transmission Electron Microscope
SW — Stab Wound
LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy
CHC — Community Health Council
RECP — Reception
BRAO — Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
V — Vent
NV — near vision
WKR — WORKER
MLC — Mixed Lymphocyte Culture
NCS — Nerve Conduction Study

RHF — rheumatoid factor
WOI — without incident
TPR — Temperature Pulse Respirations
REC — Recreation (ground)
X/12 — x number of months
NK CELLS — natural killer cells
TRALI — transfusion-related acute lung injury
ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
O.U. — both eyes
HHO2 — high humidity oxygen
UCRP — University of California Retirement Plan
BNF — British National Formulary
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
TAH-BSO — total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
LOD — Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling
BZD — Benzodiazepine
ELECT — Electric
ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
GVL — graft versus leukemia
RCT — randomized controlled trial
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
MIO — Medical Incident Officer
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
AVJRT — atrioventricular junctional re-entry tachycardia
AHF — Antihemophilic Factor
VRE — vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium
ABD — abduction
2° — secondary
FLK — funny-looking kid
TBI — total body irradiation
OM — omni mane (every morning)
PI — Present Illness
FF — fundus firm
VW — Vessel Wall
CTAP — CT during arterial portography
TV — Tidal Volume
OBL — OBLique
IFOPAL — Index, Fund Organization, Program, Account, Location
HGH — human growth hormone
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
IDL — Intermediate Density Lipoprotein
EMDA — electromotive drug administration
CAP — Capsule
FC — foley catheter
RT — Respiratory Therapy
IND — Industry
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
RIMA — Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase Type a
LBW — Low Birth Weight
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography

EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
X/52 — x number of weeks
VC — Vital Capacity (lung Function)
FOS — Full of Stool
SOM — Serous Otitis Media
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
LASIK — laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (eye surgery)
AQ — Autism Quotient
SPECT — Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Technique
5HTP — five hydroxy tryptophan
AIP — Academic Internship Program
FPB — Flexor Pollicis Brevis
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
PER VAG — per vagina
SEN — subependymal nodule
TUNA — Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate
BS — breath sound
FHT — fetal heart tone
IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
TG — Thyroglobulin
NTT — nasotracheal tube
MCAD — Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
LA — local anaesthetic
PIE — Period of Initial Eligibility
FIN ADM — Financial Administration
ITU — Intensive Treatment Unit
IMB — intermenstrual bleed
Δ — change
TAPVR — Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
COLL — COLLege
LCHAD — Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase
RCR — Rotator Cuff Repair
NT — Nuchal Translucency
V/Q — Ventilation/Perfusion
HDCV — Human Diploid Cell Vaccine
PR — by rectum
REI — Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
BBB L — left bundle branch block
NC — nasal cannula
LEEP — Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
HVPO — High Value Purchase Orders
PD — Postural Drainage
LT — Left
HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
MGN — Membranous Glomerulonephritis
X — Times
CAT — Computed Axial Tomography
GPI — globus pallidus interna
LBO — Large Bowel Obstruction

EXP — expired
HND — hemolytic disease of the newborn
EKG — electrocardiogram
CS — Cesarean Section
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
HVLT — high-velocity lead therapy
DIC — disseminated intravascular clotting syndrome
NED — no evidence of disease
ECE — Electrical & Computer Engineering
TXP — transport
MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
BMC — Bone Mineral Content
PPD — Packs Per Day
@ — each
SX — syndrome X
FMRP — fragile X mental retardation protein
TR — Tricuspid Regurgitation
P.R. — per rectum
CSE — Computer Science & Engineering
RVT — Renal Vein Thrombosis
ZIFT — Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
= — Equals" or "Complete Transformation
TBSE — Total Body Skin Examination
CMACE — Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
SEC — seconds
DCR — Dacryocystorhinostomy
DRCPATH — Diploma Royal College of Pathologists
A&P — anterior posterior
AIO — Ambulance Incident Officer
ASO — antistreptolysin-O
DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
ORSA — Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Operations Research Society Of America
PPH — Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
ESV — End-Systolic Volume
DW — dextrose in water
VAS — visual analog scales
MAOIS — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
PRV — Polycythemia Rubra Vera
PRO — Proline
FPR — False Positive Rate
KUB — Kidney Ureters Bladder
DOZ — Dozen
AHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
P — Post
VRSA — Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
ASO — antistreptolysin o
HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome

VIT — Vitreous
CLIN — Clinic
# — pounds
SURG — Surgeon
PLMS — periodic limb movements of sleep
LAR — Legally Acceptable Representative
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
LTG — Long Term Goal
OC — oral contraceptives
PMR — Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization
INF(-α/-β/-γ) — interferons -α/-β/-γ
MMEFR — Maximal Mid-Expiratory Flow Rate
VOD — Volume of Distribution
H&H — Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
PTC — Pseudotumor Cerebri
PLIF — Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
FMP — First Menstrual Period
MAR — Marine
WS — Waardenburg Syndrome
PACG — Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
HAI — Hepatic Arterial Infusion
T — Threonine (amino acid)
WWI — Walking While Intoxicated (and Fell Over)
VO — Voice Order
ECON — Economics
NEO — New Employee Orientation
RDS — Retiree Drug Subsidy
MRCOG — Member Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
CCR — California Code of Regulations
PX — Pneumothorax
GMC — General Medical Condition
MFOM — Member Faculty of Occupational Medicine
POSE — primary obesity surgery, endoscopic
TATTS — tired all the time syndrome
DHEA — Dehydroepiandrosterone
DCP-REG — Defined Contribution Plan Regular
TTO — Technology Transfer Office
HSV — Highly Selective Vagotomy
WY — Way
LIJ — Left Internal Jugular
ABE — Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
# — gauge
INS — Insurance
PS — Pressure Support
NVD — nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
K — cornea