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

VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
AMI — acute myocardial infarction
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
INSTR — Instruct
Mφ — macrophage
D BIL — direct bilirubin
CAOX4 — Conscious
CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
IQ — Intelligence Quotient
R/G/M — rubs/gallops/murmurs
IVSS — intravenous soluset
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
EMBX — endometrial biopsy
LCX — Left Circumflex Artery
N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
G-B SYN — Guillain-Barre syndrome
SAPS II — simplified acute physiology score
NT-PROBNP — N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
PCIOL — Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
IOP — intra-orifice pressure
ADMTG — Admitting
DOB — Date Of Birth
AAOX3 — awake, alert, and oriented, times 3
IX — Investigation
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
C-SSRS — Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
PERRLA — pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction
U&E — urea and electrolytes (blood test)
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
ASPECTS — Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
SMA-7 — serum metabolic assay
PRA — Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
GPL — George Palade Laboratories
CTA — Clear To Auscultation (medical; lungs)
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
AS — Aortic Stenosis
OHTN — ocular hypertension
FISH — Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
KIV — Keep In View
LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
IV — Intravenous
NISS — New Injury Severity Score
PREME — premature infant

BRBPR — Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
OPS — Operations
HCO3 — Bicarbonate
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
H/A — Headache
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
EVD — External Ventricular Drain
IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
HLD — Hyperlipidemia
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand
PPX — Prophylaxis
TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
SSN — Social Security Number
WRD — word
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
WHO — World Health Organization
DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
RFQ — Request For Quotation
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
REEDA — Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
AFB — Aflatoxin B
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
ABCD — asymmetry, borders, color, diameter
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
HA — Hypertonia arterialis
FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
AER — auditory-evoked response
NAD — No Acute Distress
AD — Right Ear
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
QC — Quality Control
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

BA E — barium enema
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
ME — Medical Examiner
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
B/L — Bilateral
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
ASX — Asymptomatic
RBC — Red Blood Cell
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
MG — Magnesium
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
PA — Physician Assistant
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications
IM — Intramuscular
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
BMI — Body Mass Index
ECHO — Echocardiogram
CGI — Clinical Global Impression
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
HOTN — Hypotension
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
Ψ — psychiatry
GI — Gastrointestinal
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
W/O — Without
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
NKA — No Known Allergies

PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
Q6H — Every 6 Hours
D55% — dextrose
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
CV — Curriculum Vitae
Q.M.T. — every month
AKA — Also Know As
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
KVO — Keep Vein Open
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
A FLUT — atrial flutter
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
RFP — Request For Proposal
HGB — Hemoglobin
BPM — Beats Per Minute
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
CNS — Central Nervous System
A — Alanine
CO — Carbon Monoxide
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
BX — Biopsy
TB — Tuberculosis
H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole
PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
S/P — Status Post
PMH — Past Medical History
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
ADM — Admission
INT — Internal
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
REG — Regular

CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
GU — Genitourinary
PPM — parts per million
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
ER — Emergency Room
TX — Treatment (medical)
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment
NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
NGTD — Negative to Date
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
H202 — hydrogen peroxide
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
IT — Intrathecal
LOL — Little Old Lady
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
LFT — Liver Function Test
GR — Grain
PT — Physical Therapy
AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
CBC — Complete Blood Count
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
H — Hour
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
D — Day
AP — Accounts Payable
C-SECTION — cesarean section
C/W — Consistent With
ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
HD — High Density
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide

SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
NP — Nurse Practitioner
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
AMA — Against Medical Advice
DX — Diagnosis
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MN — Midnight
AMP — Ampere
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
POST — Posterior
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
CR — Creatinine
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
CA — Calcium
CHE — Cholinesterase
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
CST — Contraction Stress Test
ACS — American Cancer Society
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
AF — Amniotic Fluid
OD — Overdraft
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
FX — Fracture
BP — Blood Pressure
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
K CAL — kilocalorie
DCF — Data Clarification Form
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
GH — Growth Hormone

QS — Quantity Sufficient
CC — Chief Complaint
AM — Ante Meridian
Y — Tyrosine
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
H→S — heel-to-shin test
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
CCU — Coronary Care Unit
ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
OT — Occupational Therapy
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
CO — Cardiac Output
AF — afebrile
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ADL — activity of daily living
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
SD — Standard Deviation
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
OPD — Outpatient Department
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
DOA — dead on arrival
QS — every shift
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
ED — Emergency Department
DME — Durable Medical Equipment
XRT — Radiotherapy
ACT-D — actinomycin-D
GSW — GunShot Wound
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
NB — Newborn
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance

AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
KG — Kilogram
TPA — Third Party Administrator
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
FA — Fatty Acid
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
SYS — System
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
GPA — Grade Point Average
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
OR — Operating Room
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
WDL — Within Defined Limits
HA5 — 5% homatropine
APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
SS — Social Services
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
TBS — Tablespoon
NM — Nanometer
EMG — Electromyogram
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor
ACH — Acetylcholine
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm
MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
ETOH — Ethanol
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
CRO — Contract Research Organization
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
CBD — Common Bile Duct
TLC — Total Lung Capacity
ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
SGT — Sergeant

INST — Institute
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
HPF — High-Power Field
CAG — Coronary Angiography
INH — Isoniazid
Q.WK. — weekly
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
NO — Nitric Oxide
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
MED — Medical
WCC — White Cell Count
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3
LAB — Laboratory
POA — Power Of Attorney
D LOCKER — Diving Locker
ROM — Range Of Motion
BMA — British Medical Association
A.H. — every other hour
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
BS — Blood Sugar
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
DA — Dopamine
R — Right
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
PIO — Public Information Office
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
BMD — Bone Mineral Density

TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
NSS — Normal Saline Solution
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
IPM — Integrated Pest Management
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
H/OPI — history of the present illness
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
TV — Television
TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
TBC — Tuberculosis
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
L&D — Labor and Delivery
IRB — Institutional Review Board
EF — Ejection Fraction
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
QT — Quart
BSL — Biosafety Level
ACR — albumin:creatinine ratio
CRF — Case Report Form
AAD — Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
RM — Room
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
SUPP — suppository
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
AG — Antigen
AGA — appropriate for gestational age

LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
P — Pressure
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease
PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
L — Liter
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
HCT — Hematocrit
DSG — Dressing
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
TRP — Tryptophan
≠ — not equal
RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
Q.O.H. — every other hour
SCR — Serum Creatinine
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
CHG — Change
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
RN — Registered Nurse
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
AED — Automated external defibrillator
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
EXEC — Executive
V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
LAT — Lateral
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
W — White
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
HI — Homicidal Ideation
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
GP — General Practitioner
CR — Chromium
INFO — Information
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
QUAL — Quality
DL — Deciliter
HBD — Has Been Drinking
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
OP — Office of the President
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant

A — Artery
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
TLS — Transport Layer Security
NACL — Sodium Chloride
P — Pulse
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
FBC — Full Blood Count
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume
RIS — Radiology Information System
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
Q.I.D — Four times a day
M — Male
MOL — Mole
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
EOD — Every Other Day
DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
ASN — Asparagine
BSA — Body Surface Area
FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
D5W — 5% dextrose/water
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
CA — Carcinoma
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
SX — Surgery
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
HSA — Health Savings Account
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
BPD — Biparietal Diameter
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
BD — twice a day
CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar
SCI — Science

FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
AHA — American Hospital Association
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy
SH — Social History
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
DOD — United States Department of Defense
CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
GXT — graded exercise test
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
NYHA — New York Heart Association
I131 — iodine-131
NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program
BLDG — Building
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
UDS — Urine Drug Screen
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test
AFL — Atrial Flutter
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
EPO — Erythropoietin
CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
SVC — Service
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
D/C — Discontinue
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
REP — Representative
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
NA — Not Applicable
AMT — Amount
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
KCL — Potassium Chloride
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
DIV — Division
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
CHEM — Chemistry
HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
CONT — Continue
WMA — World Medical Association

MSO4 — morphine sulfate
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
2.0 MG — 2 mg
LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
— — negative
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
Q.AM — every day before noon
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
ORG — Organization
MR — Mental Retardation
MPO — Myeloperoxidase
HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn
RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
PE — Physical Education
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
ASP — Aspartic Acid
ARG — Arginine
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
E — Epinephrine
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
ATB — antibiotic
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
PO — By Mouth
PDC — Professional Development Center
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa
URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
MAE — Moves All Extremities
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
RX — Treatment
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
OZ — Ounce
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
FU — Follow-Up
ACEI — angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
SPEC — Special
UR — Utilization Review
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
PT — Prothrombin Time
US — Ultrasound
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection

BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
CYN — Canyon
VAG — Vaginal
NL — Normal
BE — Barium Enema
AX — Axis
BCX — Blood Culture
MT — Mountain
CL — Clearance
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
TSP — Teaspoon
PNA — pneumonia
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
F→N — finger-to-nose test
BUC — buccal
HPI — History of Present Illness
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
DEL — Delivery
CK — Creatine Kinase
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
PCN — Penicillin
ABD — Abdomen
Q.N. — every night
ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
ATC — Around The Clock
LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery
OINT — ointment
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
H — Hydrogen
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
QOD — Every Other Day
OS — Oculus Sinister
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
BA — Barium
LOS — Length of Stay
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury

NRB — non-rebreather mask
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
SQL — Structured Query Language
FDA — Food Drug Administration
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
CHOL — Cholesterol
STM — Short Term Memory
SDS — Safety Data Sheet
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
RTW — Return To Work
DCH — Diploma in Child Health
WB — Whole Blood
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
COA — Chart Of Accounts
HB — Hemoglobin
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
AC — Anterior Chamber
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)
AD — auris dextra
WT — Weight
BI — Brain Injury
BA — Bachelor of Arts
PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
FTT — Failure To Thrive
BWX — bite-wing x-ray
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
ALI — Acute Lung Injury

S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
LAD — Left Anterior Descending
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
HSKPG — Housekeeping
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
VOL — Volume
N — Asparagine
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
ANT — Anterior
L — Leucine
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
AHA — American Heart Association
BPP — Biophysical Profile
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
T-AX — temperature, axillary
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
CD — Chemical Dependency
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
SAST — Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase
RT — Reverse Transcription
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
FWD — Forward
PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
ER — Estrogen Receptor
UTIL — Utilities
TRF — Transfer
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
PIN — Personal Identification Number
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins
CF — Complement Fixation

H/O — History of
OPR — Operator
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
ALS — Advanced Life Support
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
OSH — Outside Hospital
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
HSG — Housing
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
A — Adenosine
UE — Upper Extremity
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
RTS — Revised Trauma Score
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast
RH — Rhesus factor
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
GYN — Gynecology
QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
IVII — IV insulin infusion
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ECV — External Cephalic Version
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
ISS — Injury Severity Score
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate
MATH — Mathematics
HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
NA — Not Available
BR — Bedrest
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
I123 — the 123 molecular
I125 — the 125 molecular
CL — Contact Lens
O2 — Oxygen
LSB — Left Sternal Border
I&O — Intake & Output
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
PE — Pleural Effusion
IHC — Immunohistochemistry

NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
TM — Tympanic Membrane
HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
H2O — Water (vapor)
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
MISC — Miscellaneous
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
ET — Endotracheal
FBG — fasting blood glucose
BNO — Bowel Not Open
MI — Myocardial Infarction
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
PD — Per Diem
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
LBP — Low Back Pain
EDC — Electronic Data Capture
RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
RT — Radiation Therapy
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
HX — History
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
LN — Lymph Node
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
SL — Sublingual
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
INR — International Normalization Ratio
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
F/U — Follow-Up
NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
LE — Lower Extremity
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
HR — Hour
DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
AMA — American Medical Association

CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
WF — White Female
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
L — Left
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
FJ — Financial Journal
Q.A.D. — every other day
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
CT — Calcitonin
ID — Infectious Disease
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
PG — Postgraduate
REP — Repeat
DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
OP — Outpatient
ETT — Endotracheal tube
D — Distance
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
IG — Immune Globulin
PLCY — Policy
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
REV — Review
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
DOI — Date of Injury
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse
PE — Physical Examination
SUPP — Support
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
KI — Potassium Iodide
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen

PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
FL — Fluid
CHR — Chronic
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
C/O — Complains Of
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
OHD — Organic Heart Disease
AUD — Audit
RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
N — Nitrogen
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
LP — Lumbar Puncture
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
CHO — Carbohydrate
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
A&O — Aware and Oriented
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
E — Ecstasy
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
HT — Heights
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
HDU — High Dependency Unit
NPO — Nil Per Os
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
LI — Lithium
MTX — Methotrexate
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
SQ — Subcutaneous
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
PROC — Process
NFR — Not for Resuscitation
DIL — Dilute
BSL — Blood Sugar Level
CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
TKO — To Keep Open
MIN — Minimum

GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
ERG — Electroretinogram
CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
OS — Overall Survival
PSYCHT — Psychologist
# — Number
MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
SAB — Spontaneous Abortion
LUE — Left Upper Extremity
ISQ — In Status Quo
M — Methionine
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
IVP — Intravenous Push
ACQ — Acquisition
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
LYS — Lysine
CI — Cardiac Index
LLQ — left lower quadrant
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
LG — Large
IVU — Intravenous Urogram
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
AMP — Ampule
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
THR — Threonine
DEPT — Department
QT — cardiac output
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
GU — Gastric Ulcer
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
CCU — Critical Care Unit
EPI — Epinephrine
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
CS — Cesium
TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
ICS — Intercostal Space
EQ — Equipment
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
GEN — General Motors

C — Centigrade
HOB — Head of Bed
NM — Nuclear Medicine
HBP — High Blood Pressure
MOD — Modified
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
HR — Heart Rate
MAX — Maximum
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
OOB — Out of Bed
MS — Mitral Stenosis
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
AS — Arsenic
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
WS — Williams Syndrome
CC — Cubic Centimeter
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
PR — Progesterone Receptor
CAT — Cataract
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
FL — Femur Length
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
CAPS — Capsule
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis
D/C — Discharge
AK — Actinic Keratosis
VET — Veteran
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid
DSP — Digital Signal Processor
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
NSE — neuron-specific enolase
EMP — Employee
ABVD — Doxorubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
TUR — Transurethral Resection
HIM — Health Information Management
ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
PR — Per Rectum
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
CP — Chest Pain

FF — Fat Free
W — Tryptophan
IDC — Indirect Costs
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
STG — Short Term Goal
DOL — United States Department of Labor
SZ — Seizure
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
CK — Check
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
DR — dram
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
RV — Right Ventricle
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
AEB — As Evidenced By
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
KOR — keep open rate
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
FH — Family History
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
RD — Registered Dietician
XT — Exotropia
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
HF — Heart Failure
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
PE — Pulmonary Edema
RA — Right Atrium
PG — Picogram
RLE — Right Lower Extremity
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center
MONO-DI — monochorionic-diamniotic twins
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis
TBSP — Tablespoon
BE — Base Excess
PI — Protease Inhibitor

RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation
BO — bowel open
NE — Norepinephrine
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
SECY — secretary
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
SOB — Short of breath
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram
BW — Birth Weight
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
S — Serine
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
GASTROE — Gastroenterology
LAS — Latin American Studies
DB HL — decibels hearing loss
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
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
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
APPT — Appointment
R — Roentgen
FHX — Family History
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
SUPT — Superintendent
BIL — Bilateral
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
ROD — resident on duty
HA — Headache
HEMA — hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
VOD — vision right eye
PTL — preterm labor
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
R — Arginine
ABN — Abnormal
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney
Q — Glutamine
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH

ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
KUB — Kidney
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
@ — at
RTC — Return To Clinic
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
FLEX — flexion
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies
PRL — Prolactin
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution
AOM — Acute Otitis Media
CDW — Collision Damage Waiver
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
BMS — Bare Metal Stent
CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
SA — Salvation Army
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
IR — Insulin Resistance
M — Million
PT — Patient
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
BILI — Bilirubin
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat
PC — After Meals
CA — Cancer
CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
INV — Inventory
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
LD — Lead
ADJ — Adjunct
LLL — left lower lobectomy
TWE — Tap Water Enema
VO — Verbal Order
PIV — peripheral intravenous
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
DC — Discharge
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
AVG — Average Voltage Gain
OD — Oculus Dexter
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
CHB — Complete Heart Block

TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
BCP — Birth Control Pill
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
RPT — Report
IC — Intracardiac
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
ABX — antibiotics
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination
AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
RA — Room Air
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
IB — Investigator's Brochure
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
HD — Hemodialysis
HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
VPA — Valproic Acid
AUX — Auxiliary
MD — Doctor of Medicine
LA — Left Atrium
NAS — No Added Salt
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
RXN — Reaction
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
H — Histidine
UNG — OINtment
AC — Area Code
IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
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.
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
AU — Both Ears
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
MR — Mitral Regurgitation
B — Black
FBE — Full Blood Examination
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
TTO — To Take Out

SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
HCV — hepatitis C virus
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
TTR — Transthyretin
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
BUS — Business
INC — Incomplete
RIF — Rifampin
SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
OP — Osteoporosis
R/T — Related To
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
LAO — Left Anterior Oblique
PHIL — Philosophy
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
O/E — On Examination
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
SDV — Source Document Verification
ADA — American Dental Association
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
DD — Differential Diagnosis
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
PTA — Prior To Arrival
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
GTT — Drop
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed
APPY — Appendectomy
SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
UBC — Uniform Building Code
A&W — Alive and Well
CAD — Computer-Aided Design
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder

BMJ — British Medical Journal
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
PPD — Postpartum Depression
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
BRB — Bright Red Blood
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
CR — Complete Remission
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
CV — Color Vision
CRBS/MEDICAL — Center for Research in Biological Structure/Medical
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
AJ — Ankle Jerk
U — University
DC — discontinue
RFT — Renal Function Test
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
HB — Heart Block
C — Celsius
FM — Fetal Movement
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
PROF — Professor
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
TG — Triglyceride
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
SOM — School of Medicine
AR — Accounts Receivable
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
QD — quaque die (every day)
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
LYTES — Electrolytes
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
ICCE — Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
DDI — Didanosine
NK — Natural Killer

NES — Not Elsewhere Specified
GLU — Glutamic Acid
OM — every morning
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
3TC — Lamivudine
DOL — Day of Life
A-V — ArterioVenous
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
NEG — NEGative
POS — Positive
R — Respirations
BILAT — Bilateral
CVA — Costovertebral Angle
VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
GN — Glomerulonephritis
R/O — Rule Out
MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
GMP — guanosine monophosphate
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
MIN — Minute
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
CME — Continuing Medical Education
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
G — Gram (g)
COLL — Collect
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node
HL — Hearing Level
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis

SOC — Social
PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
T — Temperature
O — Observation
NA — No Answer
HSC — Health and Social Care
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
NTG — Nitroglycerin
MAINT — Maintenance
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
DRPLA — Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
CTG — Cardiotocograph
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit
SEGA — Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
WR — Writer
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
TC — Total Cholesterol
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
IC — Immune Complex
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation
AGC — atypical glandular cells
NNT — Number needed to Treat
OFC — Office
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
BNC — bladder neck contracture
MAR — Medication Administration Record
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
TT — Thrombin Time
SB — Small Bowel
COM — Community
SOS — if needed
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
LFTS — Liver Function Test
LOX — Liquid Oxygen
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery

UA — Unstable Angina
USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
K — Potassium
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
HTN — Hypertension
COMP — Compound
HEME — Hemorrhage
MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
AU — Auris unitas
IF — Immunofluorescence
COI — Conflict Of Interest
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen
RD — Retinal Detachment
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
NGB — neurogenic bladder
HOSP — Hospital
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
STAT — Statistical
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
BS — Bowel Sounds
LL — Lower Level
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
LAC — Long Arm Cast
RR — Respiratory Rate
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
DNI — Do Not Intubate
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
CXR — Chest X-Ray
SA — Sinoatrial
OR — Odds Ratio
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)

TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
GA — General Accounting
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
GOK — God Only Knows
BID — Twice A Day
CAL — Calorie
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
CIRC — Circumcision
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
LB — Pound
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease
AE — Adverse Event
IOL — Intraocular Lens
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
OD — OverDose
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
UG — Undergraduate
GTT — Guttae
OTD — out the door (discharged
QAM — Every morning
TX — Therapy (medical)
HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
CT — Count
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
MCG — micrograms
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
PARA — paralysis
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
MATS — Military Air Transport Service
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
ENGR — Engineer
OV — Office Visit
FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
INJ — injection
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
SCH — School
HS — hours of sleep

F — Degrees Fahrenheit
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
LOM — Limitation of Motion
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
PTX — PneumoThorax
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
PM — Post Meridiem
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
THER — Therapy
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
PHI — Protected Health Information
MR — Modified Release
CORP — Corporate
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
HHS — Health and Human Services Department
AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis
JR — Junior
ENT — Ear nose and throat
TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
TL — Tubal Ligation
NM — Neuromuscular
DIR — Directory
QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
USPS — United States Postal Services
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
CCK — Cholecystokinin
DZ — Disease
GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
TIW — three times a week
HM — hispanic male

CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
INTL — International
FIN — Finance
RESP — Respiratory
AB — Antibody
ABW — Actual Body Weight
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
VA — Visual Acuity
TRANS — Transport
VE — Vaginal Examination
ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
ER — External Relations
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
A/O — Alert and Oriented
RV — Residual Volume
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
EMU — Early Morning Urine
PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
ACHE — acetylcholine esterase
ALT — Alanine Transaminase
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
MJ — Megajoule
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
V — Vitreous
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
CT — Counterterrorism
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
WPC — washed packed cells
OD — Occupational Disease
TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
DRSG — Dressing
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
SAN — Sinoatrial Node
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
RSB — Right Sternal Border
PYRL — Payroll
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
STD — sexually transmitted disease
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis

HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
BSX — B-symptoms
DES — diethyl sulphate
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
UBW — Usual Body Weight
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
A/W — alive and well
UOP — Urinary Output
RES — Research
DCH — Doctor of Surgery
VIRO — Virology
SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
MGR — Manager
ADV — Advisory
WN — Well Nourished
NOF — Neck Of Femur
TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System
USS — ultrasound scan
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
CIRC — Circulation
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
WBC — White blood cells
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
ETOH — Alcohol
IU — International Unit
CMV IGG — cytomegalovirus IGG
RFVIIA — recombinant activated factor VIIa
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
PREP — Prepare
DAW — Dispense As Written
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
LIB — Libra
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution
AP — alkaline phosphatase
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
IE — Infective Endocarditis
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
IIEF — International Index of Erectile Function
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis

CT — chest tube
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
CPD — Continuous Professional Development
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
A/A — Affirmative Action
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
RT — Route
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
CX — microbiological culture
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
TP — Total Protein
DIU — Death in Utero
HLTH — Health
SE — Sales Engineer
L&A — Light And Accommodation
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
EAC — External Auditory Canal
MSR — Medical Science Research
ACB — aortocoronary bypass
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
PZA — Pyrazinamide
CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
FEV1 — forced expiratory volume in one second
ADA — American Diabetes Association
PHE — Phenylalanine
RA — Refractory Anemia
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
AC — ante cibum (before food)
AZT — azidothymidine
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
TWA — Time Weighted Averages

LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
FOF — Found on Floor
VOC — Vocational
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
SAC — Short Arm Cast
O&P — Ova & Parasites
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
A — Apical
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
NG — Nasogastric
TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
MVI — Multivitamin
DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
CM — Chirurgiae Magister
ASW — Approved Social Worker
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
TLV — Type-Length-Value
DEV — Development
T.D.S. — three times a day
HAZ — Hazard
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
UA — Urinalysis
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma
TEMP — Temperature
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
ICG — Indocyanine Green
TF — transfer
HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
Q8H — Every 8 hours
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome
TVC — True Vocal Cord
EVAL — evaluation
FP — Feature Package
DIB — Dead in Bed
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
NVA — near visual acuity
YO — years old
FT — foot (unit of length)
MCH — Master of Surgery

MDVL — Mandeville
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
ET — Esotropia
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
SNP — Sodium Nitroprusside
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
Q2H — every two hours
HPF — high power field
PBX — probiotics
UNK — Unknown
POCT — point-of-care test
SERV — Service
H&P — history and physical examination
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter
PKU — Phenylketonuria
BK — Bradykinin
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
X/7 — x number of days
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
I — Isoleucine
RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure
BKSTR — Bookstore
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
SO — Superior Oblique
AI — Association Index
HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
F — Frequency
MV — Minute Volume
ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
CC — cum cibo (with food)
EDH — epidural hematoma
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
DOC — Document
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination

TEL — Telephone
O — Morally Offensive
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
SOM — Serous Otitis Media
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
AP — Apical Pulse
HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
LLC — Long Leg Cast
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
I&D — Incision and Drainage
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
PLN — Plan
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
PRBC — packed red blood cells
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
MSO — Management Services Officer
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
HS — High School
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal
LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
AED — Antiepileptic Drug
PRIN — Principal
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
PEX — Plasma Exchange
SOL — Solution
BFS — Business and Financial Services
ANTI-RNP — antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
LPSOE — Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
SW — Stab Wound
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
INSP — Inspector
YR — Year
GGT — L-gamma-glutamyl transferase
PROD — Produce
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
HBA — Hemoglobin A
PUR — Purchasing
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
PM — Polymyositis

PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
AIP — Academic Internship Program
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
PROG — Program
PREP — Preparation
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher
PKA — protein kinase activity
DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
LASH — left anterior superior hemiblock
SN — Skilled Nursing
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project
WTR — Water
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
FLAIR — fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
MKTG — Marketing
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
CYSTO — Cystoscopy
SHOB — shortness of breath
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis
SI — Sacroiliac Joint
TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
M&M — morbidity and mortality
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus
PRP — Panretinal Photocoagulation
PRP — Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
PROJ — Project
# — Fracture
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
CT — Computer Tomography
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
AA — Alcoholics Anonymous
VLY — Valley
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
NEC — Necrotizing Enterocolitis
DDNS — Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences
CAO — conscious alert and oriented

AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
POS — Point-Of-Service
FAP — Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
PA — posteroanterior
ICF — Informed Consent Form
RECP — Reception
NGT — NasoGastric Tube
FFPHM — Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
S3 — third heart sound
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery
TG — Thyroglobulin
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
MECH — Mechanic
ADM — administrator
P.V. — per vagina
PRKG — Parking
PE — pulmonary embolus
NG — Nanogram
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentrate
BUD — Budget
BT — Bleeding Time
HPI — history of the present illness
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Y/O — years old
ACL — anticardiolipin
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
VW — Vessel Wall
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology
UUS — upper uterine segment
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
CRYO-AHF — cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
INF — Inferior
TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
OP — Operational

STEC — Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
MSE — Mental Status Examination
PS — Pressure Support
INH — Inhalation
A.A. — amino acids:
PMR — Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization
AVJRT — atrioventricular junctional re-entry tachycardia
TAB — Tablet
BKA — below-the-knee amputation
VOD — Volume of Distribution
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
BG — Blood Glucose
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
TOL — trial of labor
RPT — Repeat
EMB — Ethambutol
RDS — Retiree Drug Subsidy
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
KCAL — kilocalories
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
BIB — Brought In By
PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.
PERLA — pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodations
A/B — acid-base ratio
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
OD — Once Daily
FL — Floor
BR — Bathroom
CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
IMID — Immunomodulatory Drug
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
HBV — hepatitis B virus
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
DS — Down syndrome

GC — gonorrhea
ID — IDentifier
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter
BC — Blood Culture
CHC — Community Health Council
PLMS — periodic limb movements of sleep
PET — positron emission tomography
PX — Prognosis
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
ACR — American College of Radiology
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
FBS — fasting blood sugar
FDTN — Foundation
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
A — Assessment
COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
RTV — Ritonavir
CSR — Customer Service Request
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram
MATL — Material
FUO — fever of unknown origin
INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
TBSE — Total Body Skin Examination
WS — Waardenburg Syndrome
SMO — Site Management Organization
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
HDCV — Human Diploid Cell Vaccine
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
PREOP — Preoperative
REQ — Request
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
S4 — fourth heart sound
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
FMP — First Menstrual Period
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
S1 — First Heart Sound
LDW — Last Day Worked
EMER — Emergency
IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
EXT — Extract
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
ANTHRO — Anthropology

SR — Slow Release
HRV — BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
PC — post cibum (after food)
UR — Urine
WK — Week
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
AE — Above Elbow
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
SEN — subependymal nodule
CE — Continuing Education
CIRC — Circumcision Information Resource Centre
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
H.S. — at bedtime
FOS — Full of Stool
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
FREQ — Frequency
COSHH — Committee on Substances Hazardous to Health
GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate
ECI — febris e causa ignota
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
FLA-ABS — fluorescent antibody absorption test
ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
CREAT — Creatinine
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
PSC — Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
AM — After Morning
NUC — Nuclear
LGA — large for gestational age
BM — Bachelor of Medicine
AECG — ambulatory electrocardiography
ETMF — Electronic Trial Master File
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
ENG — electronystagmography
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
T&C — Type and Cross
SC — Subcutaneous
MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
T — tablespoon
K — Lysine
BR — Bed Rest
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
YR — Years old
VAL — Valine
NT — NasoTracheal
X/12 — x number of months
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society

A.P. — before a meal
NCS — Nerve Conduction Study
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
CPT — Chest Physical Therapy
EMDA — electromotive drug administration
BL TIME — bleeding time
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
RIMA — Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase Type a
CMACE — Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries
HAE — Hereditary Angioedema
OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
NO. — Number
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
MELD — model for end-stage liver disease
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
PEG — Pneumoencephalogram
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
QM — Quality Management
PPH — Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
GA — general anaesthetic
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
PERLA — Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
KUB — Kidney Ureters Bladder
UBT — Urea Breath Test
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway
EMS — Emergency medical service
S/A — sugar and acetone
WLE — Wide Local Excision
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
POSE — primary obesity surgery, endoscopic
X/52 — x number of weeks
GRAD — Graduate
L — Litre
TA — Teaching Assistant
PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
FTA — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies
EOA — Esophageal Obturator Airway
EVF — erythrocyte volume fraction
VS — vital signs
RADS — Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale
RVF — Right Ventricular Failure

TR — Tricuspid Regurgitation
5HTP — five hydroxy tryptophan
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
BLD — Blood
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
SUPR — Supervisor
HOPI — History of Present Illness
B.I.D — twice a day
PD — Postural Drainage
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
= — Equals" or "Complete Transformation
PAO — Peak Acid Output
VOS — Vision Left Eye
MGN — Membranous Glomerulonephritis
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
D25 — 25% dextrose injections
IBW — Ideal Body Weight
IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
IOF — International Operation Forces
UPJ — Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
RX — prescriptions
SCL — Soft Contact Lens
RCVG — Receiving
SHX — surgical history
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished
HTVD — hypertensive vascular disease
A.M. — before noon
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
# — gauge
LSA — lichen sclerosus et atrophieus
BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
PROCTO — Proctoscopy
GVHD — chronic graft-versus-host-disease
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
VD — Venereal Disease
RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
DKA — Don't Know Anything
ETIOL — etiology
MOL — Molecule
A-T — ataxia-telangiectasia
EFWC — electrolyte-free water clearance
IVUS — Intravascular Ultrasound
ILE — Isoleucine

LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
CKMB — creatinine kinase myocardial band
AD. — right ear
COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
IND — Industry
MIN — Minority
PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
VAS — visual analog scales
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
MFCPU — multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
HFNEF — heart failure with a normal ejection fraction
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
WNL — Will Not Listen
RT — Respiratory Technician
DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A
PK — Pharmacokinetics
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
K — Kilometer
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
DILI — drug-induced liver injury
ISMN — Isosorbide Mononitrate
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
A.A. — of each
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
RUE — Right Upper Extremity
PLT — Platelet
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
FES04 — iron sulfate
OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
LGIB — lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding
FF — fundus firm
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
MLC — Midline Catheter
HVD — hypertension vascular disease
CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
BW — Body Weight
GPI — globus pallidus interna
SR — Superior Rectus (eye muscle)
V/Q — Ventilation/Perfusion
KUB — Kidney, Urether and Bladder
PX — Physical Examination

OPG — Ocular Plethysmography
FC — foley catheter
WPW — Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
DIA — Digital Image Analysis
SG — Specific Gravity
FPR — False Positive Rate
@ — each
FRCGP — Fellow Royal College of General Practitioners
QTC — QT interval corrected for heart rate
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
FLK — funny-looking kid
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy
EOM — Extraocular muscle
GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
PHYCS — Physics
FB — Foreign Body
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
PSYCH — psychiatry
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
UIH — University of Illinois Hospital
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
NV — near vision
HOOF — Home Oxygen Order Forms
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
AD LIB — As desired
MB CHB — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
HT — Hypertension
V&A — vagotomy and antrectomy
Δ — diagnosis;
JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
VSA — vital signs absent
MCAD — Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
OPPT — Oriented to Person, Place, and Time
NOMI — Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
DRESS — Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
IPMN — Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
A.C. — before a meal
RR — Recovery Room

SLR — Straight Leg Raise
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
TGF — Tumor Growth Factor
INSTL — Install
K — cornea
KO — Keep Open
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
GVL — graft versus leukemia
NSA — no significant abnormality
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
HEP — hepatitis
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
AFA — Advanced First Aid
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
SERT — Serotonin Transporter Protein
BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
EXT — Extension Shelf
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
T3 — Triiodothyronine
OD — eye doctor
T — teaspoon
KOH — potassium hydroxide
HRCT — High-resolution computed tomography
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
HBIG — Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
EST — Electroshock Therapy
GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
FNAC — fine-needle aspiration cytology
OJ — Orange Juice
OHC — Occupational Health Center
CB — Ciliary Body
VPAP — Variable Positive Airway Pressure
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
HFMD — Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
HP — hot packs
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
AIO — Ambulance Incident Officer
UNEX — University Extension
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
CYS — Cysteine
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan
GB — Gallbladder
BM — Bone Marrow
RCT — randomized controlled trial
SQL-DSE — Structured Query Language for Departmental Support Environment
LCHAD — Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase

MIRECC — Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
2° — secondary
PROG — Prognosis
STI — sexually transmitted infection
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
T&H — type and hold
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
STS — Shipboard Technical Support
AHT — antihyaluronic acid test
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
FEIN — Federal Employer Identification Number
VIS — Visual
SEC — seconds
PLIF — Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
T4 — Thyroxine
LUL — Left Upper Lobe
FD — Fatal Dose
CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
SAED — SemiAutomatic External Defibrillator
ASIA — American Spinal Injury Association
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
PTU — Propylthiouracil
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Imino-Diacetic Acid
LVPO — Low Value Purchase Order
QHS — quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
AHF — Antihemophilic Factor
HGH — human growth hormone
HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
LBO — Large Bowel Obstruction
V — Valine
HVLT — high-velocity lead therapy
AIIRB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
PR — Prothrombin Ratio
HHO2 — high humidity oxygen
CATH — Catheter
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
CABP — coronary artery bypass procedure
AK — Above Knee
IMB — intermenstrual bleed
HACEK — acronym for a group of bacteria that are a frequent cause of endocarditis in children
RAD — Right Axis Deviation
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
UCRP — University of California Retirement Plan
MOD — moderate dysplasia
ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
WS — water-soluble
HS — hours of sleep(bedtime)

MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
ON — every night
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
ELECT — Electric
ST — Speech Therapy
MOM — multiples of the median
HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
CES — Cauda Equina Syndrome
LM — left main coronary artery
CERT — Center for Environmental Research and Training
NNICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
POP — Plaster of Paris
SUSP — Suspension
IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
JVD — Jugular Venous Distension
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
NCP — Nursing Care Plan
PHQ — Patient Health Questionnaire
DPM — Diploma in Psychological Medicine
CX — Cervix
MAR — Marine
IGD — Immunoglobulin D
MEDS — Medication
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
MSBOS — Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule
TRALI — transfusion-related acute lung injury
LEU — Leucine
CSF — colony stimulating factor
IPPB — intermittent positive pressure breathing
PND — Postnasal Drip
CABA — Complaints Of
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
ASO — antistreptolysin o
HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
BDI — Beck Depression Inventory
HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
SURG — Surgeon
PIE — Period of Initial Eligibility
BCPS — Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
TRNG — Training
LOD — Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling
INF(-α/-β/-γ) — interferons -α/-β/-γ
MIO — Medical Incident Officer
PRO — Professional
ID — Intradermal
AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
OSTEO — Osteomyelitis
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus

CH — congenital hypothyroidism
ANC — absolute neutrophils count
PECS — picture exchange communication system
GM — Gram
E — Glutamic acid
PAL — posterior axillary line
OB — Occult Blood
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
HBF — fetal hemoglobin
MUPS — Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Symptoms)
PNV — prenatal vitamin
NATHNAC — National Travel Health Network and Centre
TRLR — Trailer
IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
P — Post
PPM — Policy & Procedure Manual
DIPERTE — diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus
POD — Postoperative Day
PATHO — Pathology
LT — Left
AAF — African American Female
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator
TRANSLTR — Translator Supercomputer
LA — local anaesthetic
BL TY — blood type
XE — Xenon
ABC — Abacavir
LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
EDV — End-Diastolic Volume
GGS — Gastrografin swallow
ULN — upper limit of normal
EPEC — Enteropathogenic Escherichia Coli
IN VIVO — within the living
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein
LOF — Leakage of Fluid
FFHOM — Fellow of the Faculty of Homeopathy
PR — by rectum
SOL — Solutions in Organisations Linkup
TMF — Trial Master File
ZN — Zinc
WK — Weak
GA — Gestational Age
AUR — Acute Urinary Retention
EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
CTAP — CT during arterial portography
DXR — Digital X-Ray Radiogrammetry
BM — Bowel Movement
CLARE — Contact lens acute red eye
PROMO — Promotional material

ACCU — Acute Coronary Care Unit
BAO — Basic Acid Output
ICD — Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
WWI — Walking While Intoxicated (and Fell Over)
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
AGRC — Academic Geriatric Resource Center
HCRP — Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
FPB — Flexor Pollicis Brevis
HCG — human chorionic gonadotrophin
ESV — End-Systolic Volume
SI — Sector Iridectomy
RMR — right medial rectus
NWB — non-weight bearing
TP — Tuberculin Precipitation
AIR — Anterior Interval Release
AVNT — Atrioventricular Nodal Tachycardia
TMT — Treadmill Test
SLUD — Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation
PACU — Post Anesthesia Care Unit
BCG — Bacille Calmette-Guerine
DVA — Distance Visual Acuity
GLN — Glutamine
ABD — abduction
COLL — COLLege
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
AQ — Autism Quotient
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
ORSA — Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Operations Research Society Of America
MS — Morphine Sulphate
BSC — bedside commode
LS — Lumbosacral
CFR — Case Fatality Rate
ANGIO — angiogram
CADASIL — Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
BS — breath sound
ABE — Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
CV — Cardiovascular
FHT — fetal heart tone
CCE — clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
FACIL — Facility
LTAC — Long-Term Acute Care
PACG — Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
CALIT2 — California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
HUM — Human
NVDC — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
NTT — nasotracheal tube
EM — Erythema multiforme
FAMM — Familial Atypical Mole and Melanoma
POS — Positively Outrageous Service
NEO — New Employee Orientation

CAP — Capsule
NB — note well (please pay attention)
PCOS — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
LES — Lupus Erythematosus Systemicus
O.U. — both eyes
FF — filtration fraction
CLN NUTRIT — Clinical Nutrition
PX — Pneumothorax
PPT — Precipitate
IDL — intermediate-density lipoprotein
F — Female
ITP — idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
EXC — Excision
FFA — Fellow Faculty of Anaesthetists
P.C. — after meals
PH.D. — Doctorate Of Philosophy
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin
ASOT — antistreptolysin-O titre
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
FDIU — Fetal Demise in Utero
VZV — Varicella-Zoster Virus
PPD — Packs Per Day
SLI — Supplemental Liability Insurance
ECON — Economics
HIS — Histidine
PDE — Phosphodiesterase
DCR — Dacryocystorhinostomy
ERT — Enzyme Replacement Therapy
GEST — gestation
JVP — Jugular Venous Pulse
GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
EAF — enteric adherence factor
SNV — Sin Nombre Virus
SER — Serine
XR — X-Ray
LBW — Low Birth Weight
MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
BNF — British National Formulary
IUD — intrauterine death
NASH — Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
/S — without
PBF — Peripheral Blood Film
INS — Insurance
FRCPSYCH — Fellow Royal College of Psychiatrists
TV — Tidal Volume
VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
CONC — concentrate
PSH — Past medical history
NK CELLS — natural killer cells
HND — hemolytic disease of the newborn

CAT — Computed Axial Tomography
AUH — auditory hallucinations
A&P — anterior posterior
CSII — Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
CT SCAN — computer-assisted tomography
PTD — Permanent Total Disability
TAH-BSO — total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
PCT — progesterone challenge test
A&P — assessment and plans
ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
OB — obstetrics
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
HIFU — high-intensity focused ultrasound
FMRP — fragile X mental retardation protein
BILAT EQ — bilaterally equal
DCSSC — diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
PPV — Positive Pressure Ventilation
SCFE — Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
PAT — patient
FRCA — Fellow Royal College of Anaesthetists
GERI — Geriatrics
XRT — external radiation therapy
GPCL — gas permeable contact lens
FCR — Flexor Carpi Radialis
HPU — Health Protection Unit
MM — myeloid metaplasia
ZE — Zollinger-Ellison
HCTZ — Hydrochlorothiazide
TBI — total body irradiation
CYTOTECH — Cytotechnology
EOC — Emergency Operating Center
HBA1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
H&H — Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
NSTEMI — non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
DW — dextrose in water
ECLS — Extracorporeal Life Support
AUTH — Authorization and Account Codes
PNB — Pulseless Not Breathing
ISH — Isolated Systolic Hypertension
AUR. LAEV — to left ear
BMC — Bone Mineral Content
WM — White Male
CM — Centimetre
V — Vent
MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
OES — Occupational Exposure Standard
PED — Pediatric
T — Threonine (amino acid)
WBI — Whole Bowel Irrigation

RSV — Reserve
APR — Abdominal Peritoneal Resection
CCR — California Code of Regulations
ZOOL — Zoology
AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
VUR — Vesicoureteral Reflux
EXP — expired
B I — Billroth I gastrectomy
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase
LIC — License
DIC — disseminated intravascular clotting syndrome
EXAM — Examination
ACMS — Academic Computing and Media Services
MET — Methionine
P&L — Psychology & Linguistics Building
TGA — transposition of the great arteries
HAI — Hepatic Arterial Infusion
PSI — Pneumonia Severity Index
OSM — osmolarity
LIJ — Left Internal Jugular
NNBT — Nelson Baker tube
CUSTDN — Custodian
NT — Not Tested
NOIDS — Notifications of Infectious Diseases
SP.GR. — Specific Gravity
HGV — Hepatitis G Virus
SPR — Specialist registrar (UK)
ARRS — American Roentgen Ray Society
CR — centric relation
TEM — Transmission Electron Microscope
AJCC — American Joint Committee on Cancer's
MCIS — Medical Center Information Systems
HH — Hiatus Hernia
TSHR-AB — thyrotropin-receptor antibody
CDFG — California Department of Fish and Game's
PAF — platelet activating factor
LTK — Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
STREPTO. — Streptococcus
APR — Abdominoperineal Resection
AUX — Auxilliary
EPACT — electronic Prescribing Analysis and Cost Tool
MBL — Mannose-Binding Lectin
IFOPAL — Index, Fund Organization, Program, Account, Location
RVT — Renal Vein Thrombosis