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DEX
— (DXT) Blood Sugar
A&OX4
— alert and oriented, times 4
A&OX3
— alert and oriented, times 3
FTNVD
— full term normal vaginal delivery
CEIOL
— Cataract extraction with intraocular lens placement
ELLSCS
— elective lower segment caesarean section
H/H OR H&H
— hemoglobin and hematocrit
CPR
— Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
MCGTT
— microdrop
AAS
— Atomic Absorbance Spectrophotometry
B/L
— Bilateral
SX
— Surgery
PNA
— pneumonia
EMLSCS
— emergency lower segment Caesarean section
SMA-6
— six-channel serum multiple analysis
CTA
— Clear To Auscultation (medical; lungs)
ESM
— Ejection Systolic Murmur
OPS
— Operations
CF
— Cystic Fibrosis
BMBX
— Bone marrow biopsy
HEENT
— head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
CRIT
— hematoCRIT
HLD
— Hyperlipidemia
A FIB
— atrial fibrillation
IX
— Investigation
Q12H
— Every 12 Hours
PRN
— ''pro re nata'' (Latin, "for the emergency", "as needed")
REEDA
— Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
SAPS II
— simplified acute physiology score
AAOX3
— awake, alert, and oriented, times 3
C/W
— Consistent With
N&V
— Nausea & Vomiting
NSVD
— Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
IMU
— Intermediate Care Unit
U&E
— urea and electrolytes (blood test)
KIV
— Keep In View
COPD
— Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
AAT
— Activity As Tolerated
X-MATCH
— crossmatch
HIV
— Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
PTBD
— Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
C-SSRS
— Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
PERRLA
— pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
TIB-FIB
— tibia and fibula
AMB
— Ambulate
PPX
— Prophylaxis
DM
— Diabetes mellitus
Q.M.T.
— every month
D BIL
— direct bilirubin
ASC-H
— atypical squamous cells – cannot exclude HSIL
NISS
— New Injury Severity Score
PAC
— Premature Atrial Contraction
FTND
— Full Term Normal Delivery
Q6H
— Every 6 Hours
DCH
— Doctor of Surgery
HA
— Hypertonia arterialis
V-FIB
— Ventricular Fibrillation
V-TACH
— Ventricular Tachycardia
MB BCH
— Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
LA/AO
— left atrial/aortic
AF
— Atrial Fibrillation
SITREP
— Situation Report
CHF
— Congestive Heart Failure
TX
— Treatment (medical)
ADLS
— Activities of Daily Living Scale
ECG
— Electrocardiogram
TCDB
— Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
CABG
— Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Q.AM
— every day before noon
T.S.T.H.
— too sick to send home
DOB
— Date Of Birth
X/40
— x number of weeks of pregnancy
PCIOL
— Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
ASAP
— As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
R/G/M
— rubs/gallops/murmurs
AIDS
— Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
RR
— blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
M&IE
— Meals and Incidental Expenses
FMLA
— Family Medical Leave Act
Ψ
— psychiatry
PPM
— parts per million
G-B SYN
— Guillain-Barre syndrome
IPPV
— Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
KVO
— Keep Vein Open
MEDLINE
— Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
EOD
— Every Other Day
PRA
— Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
FAMMM SYNDROME
— familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
FIO2
— Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
R/O
— Rule Out
Mφ
— macrophage
ESRD
— End Stage Renal Disease (US Federal Program)
W/O
— Without
ΔΔ
— differential diagnosis
IVSS
— intravenous soluset
HIPAA
— Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
OB-GYNE
— obstetrics and gynecology
WBAT
— Weight Bearing As Tolerated
ROD
— resident on duty
TBC
— Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
IQ
— Intelligence Quotient
H/A
— Headache
IVRS/IWRS
— Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
CVA
— Cerebrovascular Accident
LD50
— Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
ROM
— Range Of Motion
SOBOE
— Shortness of Breath on Exertion
EOMI
— Extraocular Movements Intact
BA E
— barium enema
EQVR
— Electronic Quality Variance Report
ETIOL
— etiology
CT
— Computed Tomography
ABX
— antibiotics
≠
— not equal
FTE
— Full Time Equivalent
DICVP
— Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
B II
— Billroth II gastrectomy
A FLUT
— atrial flutter
Q.WK.
— weekly
MB BCHIR
— Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
STAT
— Immediately (from Latin statim)
Q.O.H.
— every other hour
CNA
— Certified Nursing Assistant
CSSD
— Central Sterile Supply Department
AA
— Ascorbic Acid
D DAVP
— desamino D-argihine vasopressin
PDF
— Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
SSN
— Social Security Number
J-TUBE
— jejunostomy tube
KELS
— Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
LOL
— Little Old Lady
ASCVD
— Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
ASPECTS
— Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
PPE
— Personal Protective Equipment
MEQ
— Milliequivalent
K CAL
— kilocalorie
SAPS III
— simplified acute physiology score
NT-PROBNP
— N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
C-SECTION
— cesarean section
ROSC
— Return of Spontaneous Circulation
BPM
— Beats Per Minute
AKA
— Also Know As
H→S
— heel-to-shin test
RSV
— Respiratory Syncytial Virus
H202
— hydrogen peroxide
A1C
— glycosylated hemoglobin
V&P
— vagotomy and pyloroplasty
PREME
— premature infant
A-NVH
— asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
THR
— Total Hip Replacement
QC
— Quality Control
MM
— millimolar (millimoles/liter)
DDST
— Denver Developmental Screening Test
SD
— Standard Deviation
TKA
— Total Knee Arthroplasty
ADHD
— Attention Deficiti Hyperactivity Disorder
H-MOLE
— hydatidiform mole
RFP
— Request For Proposal
D LOCKER
— Diving Locker
FWD
— Forward
L/S SCAN
— liver-spleen scan
X-AFP
— extended alpha-fetoprotein
CO2
— Carbon Dioxide
COX-3
— cyclooxygenase 3
LMP
— Last Menstrual Period
C-SPINE
— Spine, Cervical
WHO
— World Health Organization
LAP APPY
— laparoscopic appendectomy
IVPB
— intravenous piggyback
ADLS
— Activities of Daily Living
NAD
— No Acute Distress
A.H.
— every other hour
CBC
— Complete Blood Count
VDRF
— Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
BRBPR
— Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
INSTR
— Instruct
HA5
— 5% homatropine
BAL
— Bronchoalveolar Lavage
LABBB
— Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
BRP
— Bathroom Privileges
AD
— Right Ear
CBS
— Capillary Blood Sugar
DSW
— 5% Dextrose in water
AMI
— acute myocardial infarction
SVD
— Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
RAD HYS
— radical hysterectomy
ACQ
— Acquisition
HB%
— hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
PLOV
— painless, progressive loss of vision
RAADP
— Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
DDX
— Differential Diagnosis
IRB/IEC
— Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
OHTN
— ocular hypertension
NKA
— No Known Allergies
YR
— Years old
IPH
— Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
RAST
— Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
OC&P
— ova, cysts and parasites
NAAT
— Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
ACL
— Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
D55%
— dextrose
C1-INH
— C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
POA
— Power Of Attorney
HCO3
— Bicarbonate
CBI
— Continuous Bladder Irrigation
Σ
— sigmoidoscopy
ACTH
— Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
LCD
— Liquid Crystal Display
L-DOPA
— levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
RPM
— Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
VC-BA
— Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
FWB
— Full Weight Bearing
LUS
— Lower Uterine Segment
FX
— Fracture
MGSO4
— magnesium sulfate
PEEP
— positive end expiratory pressure
FTA-ABS
— Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption Test
BO
— bowel open
S/P
— Status Post
EAP
— Employee Assistance Program
SVI
— Stroke Volume Index
CGA
— Contact Guard Assist
H/OPI
— history of the present illness
GSM
— Global System for Mobile Communications
H&P
— history and physical examination
DRG
— Diagnosis Related Group
RVOT
— Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
D5/5
— 5% Dextrose in water
CHG
— Change
MRI
— Magnetic Resonance Imaging
ADH
— Antidiuretic Hormone
DOA
— dead on arrival
IV
— Intravenous
VC-ER
— Vice Chancellor-External Relations
CPD
— Cephalopelvic Disproportion
SID
— Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
T-AX
— temperature, axillary
EMBX
— endometrial biopsy
VPN
— Virtual Private Network (ATM)
CMT
— Cervical Motion Tenderness
CV
— Curriculum Vitae
GI
— Gastrointestinal
FMS
— Fibromyalgia Syndrome
S-NVH
— symptomatic non-visible haematuria
RATVH
— Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
VC-UG AF
— Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
OTC
— Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
CGI
— Clinical Global Impression
DNR
— Do Not Resuscitate
RFQ
— Request For Quotation
DCP-CAS
— Defined Contribution Plan Casual
PAF
— Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
APACHE II
— Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
PMH
— Past Medical History
Q.N.
— every night
UDS
— Urine Drug Screen
I131
— iodine-131
BPRS
— Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
DIC
— disseminated intravascular coagulation
ASHD
— Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
LCX
— Left Circumflex Artery
FDP
— Flexor Digitorum Profundus
TUIP
— Transurethral incision of the prostate
HASHD
— Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
WRD
— word
PT.
— patient
DOD
— United States Department of Defense
FACIL D&C
— Facilities Design & Construction
AP
— Accounts Payable
UCSDMC
— University of California, San Diego Medical Center
CVAT
— Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
SBO
— Small Bowel Obstruction
F→N
— finger-to-nose test
CRRT
— Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
—
— negative
FHS
— Fetal heart sound
WDL
— Within Defined Limits
ACLS
— Advanced Cardiac Life Support
MMEDSCI
— Master of Medical Science
IABAD
— intra-aortic balloon assist device
AM
— Ante Meridian
QA
— Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
ESBL
— extended spectrum beta-lactamase
FEV
— Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
MAE
— Moves All Extremities
LTCS
— Low Transverse Cesarean Section
RVSP
— Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
RFI
— Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
AMP
— Ampere
DX
— Diagnosis
N/TPCT
— North Torrey Pines Court
SAA&HR
— Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
CV
— Cardiovascular
LVEDP
— CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
ADL
— activity of daily living
VC-RSP
— Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
HANDL
— headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
CVP
— Central Venous Pressure
Q4H
— Every 4 Hours
I125
— the 125 molecular
MAIL SVCS
— Mail Services
NSF
— National Sanitation Foundation
FDA
— Food Drug Administration
SUV
— Standardized Uptake Value
VC-RM&P
— Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
ASA
— Acetylsalicylic Acid
A/W
— alive and well
CAOX4
— Conscious
AFO
— Ankle-Foot Orthosis
RESP
— Respiratory
PTA
— Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
ER
— Emergency Room
UTI
— Urinary Tract Infection
ISQ
— In Status Quo
CNS
— Central Nervous System
I123
— the 123 molecular
2°
— secondary
IRA
— Individual Retirement Account
BLE
— Bilateral Lower Extremity
NBT
— Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
OHSP
— Occupational Health and Safety Program
AMA
— American Medical Association
HNP
— Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
MAR
— Medication Administration Record
SBFT
— Small Bowel Follow Through
NCP
— Nursing Care Plan
ASD
— Atrial Septal Defect
ISS
— Injury Severity Score
DEPT
— Department
IVII
— IV insulin infusion
DIP
— Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
APTT
— activated partial thromboplastin
TET TOX
— tetanus toxoid
HMO
— Health Maintenance Organization
NKHHC
— NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
KG
— Kilogram
BGL
— Blood Glucose Level
PERRLAC
— Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
BIBA
— Brought In By Ambulance
VSS
— Vital Signs Stable
CST
— Contraction Stress Test
AS
— Aortic Stenosis
AAA
— abdominal aortic aneurysm
CRBS/MEDICAL
— Center for Research in Biological Structure/Medical
SYS
— System
BD
— twice a day
GR
— Grain
INT
— Intermittent Needle Therapy
GASTROE
— Gastroenterology
CO
— Carbon Monoxide
LSIL
— Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
DGM
— Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
PHX
— Past History
BLDG
— Building
QS
— every shift
BOA
— Born Out of Asepsis
ā
— (a with a bar over it) before
ADA
— Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
NPH
— Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
ORIF
— Open Reduction Internal Fixation
ML
— milliliter; 1/1000 liter
HACCP
— Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
ITIN
— Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
NKDA
— No Known Durg Allergies
OD
— Overdraft
NM
— Nanometer
CMO
— Comfort Measures Only
DRT
— Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
DCCV
— Direct Current Cardioversion
PROJ
— Project
LDH
— Lactate dehydrogenase
RM
— Room
BP
— Blood Pressure
BAER
— Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
RRR
— Regular Rate and Rhythm
ECC
— Emergency Cardiac Care
CDC
— Center for Disease Control and Prevention
SOS
— if needed
DOE
— United States Department of Energy (government)
BTL
— Bilateral Tubal Ligation
RIF
— Right Iliac Fossa Pain
SMA-7
— serum metabolic assay
PVR
— Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
BILI T/D
— bilirubin total and direct
CR
— Creatinine
BUN
— Blood Urea Nitrogen
DEL
— Delivery
TKO
— to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
CC
— Chief Complaint
CRT
— Capillary Refill Time
UAO
— Upper Airway Obstruction
BX
— Biopsy
AGN
— Acute Glomerulonephritis
BALT
— Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
ICCE
— Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
PPTL
— Postoperative Postpartum Tubal Ligation
EVD
— External Ventricular Drain
CTS
— Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
RBBB
— Right Bundle Branch Block
SALT
— Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
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
MC&S
— microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
IOP
— intra-orifice pressure
SQL
— Structured Query Language
OMB
— Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
LVSWI
— Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
DJD
— Degenerative Joint Disease
MMHG
— millimeters of mercury
COA
— Chart Of Accounts
SVR
— Systemic Vascular Resistance
DL
— Deciliter
HOTN
— Hypotension
ADMTG
— Admitting
NL
— Normal
MVO2
— Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
NSS
— Normal Saline Solution
CDI
— Clostridium Difficile Infection
OBS
— Organic Brain Syndrome
COM MED
— Community Medicine
HZ
— cycles per second (hertz)
CCU
— Coronary Care Unit
MD
— Doctor of Medicine
ECF
— Extracellular Fluid
RA
— Rheumatoid Arthritis
INFO
— Information
LBBB
— Left Bundle Branch Block
ABG
— Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
FHR
— Fetal Heart Rate
JVD
— Jugular Venous Distention
TIBC
— Total Iron Binding Capacity
LC50
— Lethal Concentration 50
DLCO
— diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
AEB
— As Evidenced By
HGB
— Hemoglobin
FISH
— Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
TB
— Tuberculosis
PT
— Physical Therapy
LSCS
— Lower Segment Caesarean Section
GOAT
— Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
CAD
— Coronary Artery Disease
THA
— Total Hip Arthroplasty
PA
— Physician Assistant
PROM
— Passive Range Of Motion
ICU
— Intensive Care Unit
GALT
— Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
APPT
— Appointment
NJT
— Nasojejunal Tube
OFC
— Office
GU
— Genitourinary
ALL
— Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
ISA
— Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
LAB
— Laboratory
ECRF
— Electronic Case Report Form
TDWB
— Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
ATB
— antibiotic
FOOSH
— Fall On Outstretched Hand
SOL
— Space-Occupying Lesion
CSF
— Cerebrospinal Fluid
SPEC
— Special
ASCAD
— Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
/S
— without
SUPP
— Support
DO
— Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
TPA
— Third Party Administrator
GARS
— Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
PROM
— Premature Rupture of Membranes
ME
— Medical Examiner
ARF
— Acute Renal Failure
AAPMC
— antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
BNO
— Bowel Not Open
MG
— Magnesium
LMCA
— Left Main Coronary Artery
LAHB
— Left Anterior Hemiblock
ANA
— Antinuclear Antibody
MMPI
— Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
DIV
— Division
Q.O.D.
— deprecated
SDS
— Safety Data Sheet
FEN
— Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
NIH
— NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
HAZMAT
— Hazardous Material
EBL
— Estimated Blood Loss
NSD
— Normal Spontaneous Delivery
NA
— Not Applicable
MDS
— Myelodysplastic Syndrome
MED
— Medical
INT
— Internal
NMR
— Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
DTR
— Deep Tendon Reflex
OT
— Occupational Therapy
ED
— Emergency Department
NGTD
— Negative to Date
CPAP
— Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
CARDIO
— CARDIOLOGY
SIRS
— Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
ADR
— Adverse Drug Reaction
TBC
— Tuberculosis
HR
— HUMAN RESOURCES
SSL
— Secure Socket Layer
AU
— Both Ears
TPN
— Total Parenteral Nutrition
HPI
— History of Present Illness
@
— at
S
— without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
PLCMT
— Placement
RIND
— Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
FTSG
— Full Thickness Skin Graft
CRO
— Contract Research Organization
EEG
— Electro-EncephaloGram
RBC
— Red Blood Cell
MCV
— Mean Corpuscular Volume
AED
— Automated external defibrillator
FU
— Follow-Up
OZ
— Ounce
O
— [ō—letter o with overbar]
WCC
— White Cell Count
FICA
— Federal Insurance Contribution Act
ALT
— Alanine Transaminase
DOL
— United States Department of Labor
DHTR
— Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
C
— with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
NP
— Nurse Practitioner
D/C
— Discontinue
AMA
— Against Medical Advice
AU
— Auris unitas
AHA
— Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
BS
— Blood Sugar
RVSWI
— Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
DKA
— Diabetic Ketoacidosis
CRF
— Chronic Renal Failure
NABS
— Normoactive Bowel Sounds
ECHO
— Echocardiogram
.1 MCG
— 0.1 mcg
MGR
— Manager
PMI
— Point of Maximum Impulse
LVOT
— Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
CKD
— Chronic Kidney Disease
AUX
— Auxiliary
I&O
— Intake & Output
APGAR
— appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
GPL
— George Palade Laboratories
BL TIME
— bleeding time
NACL
— Sodium Chloride
QUAL
— Quality
MIN
— Minute
DZ
— Disease
TLA
— Three Letter Abbreviation
TPA
— Tissue Plasminogen Activator
TIAA-CREF
— Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
CIN
— Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
PROC
— Process
QS
— Quantity Sufficient
HPF
— High-Power Field
BILAT
— Bilateral
IM
— Intramuscular
PEA
— Pulseless Electrical Activity
MVA
— Motor Vehicle Accident
PWB
— Partial Weight Bearing
IDMC/DSMB
— Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
CJD
— Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
STH
— Somatotropic Hormone
IVP
— Intravenous Pyelogram
BOM
— Bilateral Otitis Media
DBP
— Diastolic Blood Pressure
SUPT
— Superintendent
REHAB
— Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
LFT
— Liver Function Test
CA
— Calcium
ETOH
— Ethanol
DNA
— Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
HBD
— Has Been Drinking
SOAP
— Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
C/O
— Complains Of
ATN
— Acute Tubular Necrosis
WDWN
— Well developed and well nourished
HOSP
— Hospital
HSA
— Health Savings Account
APPY
— Appendectomy
ASX
— Asymptomatic
H
— Hour
INH
— Isoniazid
EPL
— Extensor Pollicis Longus
DFMR
— daily fetal movement record
INST
— Institute
AML
— Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
REIMBURSE
— REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
HX
— History
CONT
— Continue
D
— Day
PROG
— Program
SVC
— Service
AUC
— Area under the Curve (statistics)
PSVT
— Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
HS
— High School
PMA
— Progressive Muscular Atrophy
PVD
— Peripheral Vascular Disease
EMT
— Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
CHOL
— Cholesterol
STSG
— Split Thickness Skin Graft
IUP
— Intrauterine Pregnancy
MAP
— Mean Arterial Pressure
L&D
— Labor and Delivery
ADD
— Attention Deficit Disorder
URTI
— Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
GP
— General Practitioner
SSE
— Soap Suds Enema
ECU
— Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
NPC
— Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
NA
— Not Available
UVJ
— Ureterovesical Junction
EXEC
— Executive
HCT
— Hematocrit
CMML
— Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
M
— Million
BMI
— Body Mass Index
PROF
— Professor
SCI
— Science
ECC
— Endocervical Curettage
MIN
— Minimum
RSI
— Repetitive Strain Injury
POTS
— Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PRIN
— Principal
MAT
— Microscopic Agglutination Test
OPD
— Outpatient Department
CPK
— Creatine Phosphokinase
OSH
— Outside Hospital
AFB
— Aflatoxin B
OOB
— Out of Bed
GEN
— General Motors
TNTC
— Too Numerous To Count
LOS
— Length of Stay
IVDU
— Intravenous Drug Use
DCF
— Data Clarification Form
Q
— Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
HOB
— Head of Bed
L
— Liter
IRIS
— Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
WT
— Weight
GSW
— GunShot Wound
ESR
— Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
ASP
— Aspartic Acid
COI
— Conflict Of Interest
AFE
— Amniotic Fluid Embolism
SUSP
— Suspension
OPV
— Oral Polio Vaccine
PERLA
— Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
SVI
— Systemic Viral Infection
HHS
— Health and Human Services Department
ADA
— American Dental Association
SNF
— Skilled Nursing Facility
SIDS
— Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
#
— Number
ANP
— Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
HCL
— Hydrochloric Acid
ALPS
— Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
MAINT
— Maintenance
MAX
— Maximum
M
— Male
NEG
— NEGative
DPL
— Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
CRF
— Case Report Form
EMG
— Electromyogram
CAPD
— Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
CHO
— Carbohydrate
SBP
— Systolic Blood Pressure
PE
— Pulmonary Embolism
DME
— Durable Medical Equipment
MPV
— Mean Platelet Volume
QT
— Quart
CCF
— Congestive Cardiac Failure
APB
— Abductor Pollicis Brevis
USPS
— United States Postal Services
BSL
— Blood Sugar Level
O2
— Oxygen
ADM
— Admission
OU
— Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
CO
— Cardiac Output
S&S
— Signs & Symptoms
QS/QT
— intrapulmonary shunt fraction
GTT
— Drop
TV
— Television
TCA
— Tricyclic Antidepressant
IPD
— Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
AG
— Antigen
HTN
— Hypertension
COTA
— Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
APPT
— Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
PCN
— Penicillin
MSO4
— morphine sulfate
NICU
— Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
CHEM
— Chemistry
GITS
— Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
RR
— Respiratory Rate
CTR
— Cardiothoracic ratio
ASCUS
— atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
MN
— Midnight
MCG
— micrograms
PO
— By Mouth
ACT
— Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
RTW
— Return To Work
PCWP
— Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
NIPPV
— Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
MISC
— Miscellaneous
HR
— Heart Rate
VIRO
— Virology
ABP
— Arterial Blood Pressure
DGO
— Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
UR
— Utilization Review
EOMI
— extraocular muscles intact
LGSIL
— Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
IVF
— in vitro fertilization;
UNK
— Unknown
RLE
— Right Lower Extremity
CRA
— Clinical Research Associate
PJRT
— Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia
REP
— Representative
ERCP
— Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
EMR/EHR
— Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
AR
— Accounts Receivable
CAPA
— Corrective And Preventive Action
MCHIR
— Master of Surgery
BR
— Bathroom
BBT
— Basal Body Temperature
SIADH
— Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
HSKPG
— Housekeeping
UGI
— Upper Gastrointestinal
LOC
— Loss of Consciousness
ARDS
— Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
HI
— Homicidal Ideation
NCV
— Nerve Conduction Velocity
RFLP
— Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
UNG
— OINtment
PROMO
— Promotional material
RIH
— Right Inguinal Hernia
CDMA
— Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
DOI
— Date of Injury
MJ
— Megajoule
LCR
— Ligase Chain Reaction
BID
— Twice A Day
CHE
— Cholinesterase
CAP
— Community Acquired Pneumonia
SUPR
— Supervisor
ANTHRO
— Anthropology
UV
— Ultraviolet (Light)
RN
— Registered Nurse
SVT
— Supraventricular Tachycardia
CVD
— Cardiovascular Disease
CME
— Continuing Medical Education
ARG
— Arginine
FHX
— Family History
BPAD
— Bipolar Affective Disorder
DI
— Diabetes Insipidus
CBC/DIFF
— complete blood count/differential
HOCM
— Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
SGOT
— Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
SSRI
— Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
EMD
— Electromechanical Dissociation
APSGN
— Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
PVC
— Premature Ventricular Contraction
LAT
— Lateral
RFT
— Renal Function Test
DTP
— diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
NFR
— Not for Resuscitation
AMT
— Amount
TF
— transfer
EAM
— External Auditory Meatus
IHD
— Ischemic Heart Disease
RNA
— Ribo Nucleic Acid
ABCD
— asymmetry, borders, color, diameter
PCR
— Polymerase Chain Reaction
POST
— Posterior
I&D
— Incision and Drainage
AVG
— Average Voltage Gain
A
— Alanine
PEFR
— Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
BUS
— Business
TMB
— Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
INF
— Inferior
CC
— Cubic Centimeter
REG
— Regular
EVAL
— evaluation
CIDP
— Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
PHI
— Protected Health Information
LVH
— Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
INV
— Inventory
KCL
— Potassium Chloride
RTA
— Renal Tubular Acidosis
HD
— High Density
TTD
— Temporary Total Disability
ATC
— Around The Clock
SOB
— Short of breath
HCG
— Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
DSG
— Dressing
ENGR
— Engineer
CMV
— Cytomegalovirus
BMR
— Basal Metabolic Rate
EDAMS
— Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
EDC
— Estimated Date of Confinement
AEC
— Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
ADCC
— Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
RDS
— Respiratory Distress Syndrome
PET
— positron emission tomography
SPC
— Summary of Product Characteristics
H2O
— Water (vapor)
MOL
— Mole
PERRL
— Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
ASGUS
— atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
TBI
— Traumatic Brain Injury
BSA
— Body Surface Area
TECHNO
— Technology
FL.OZ.
— fluid ounce
AKA
— Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
OSA
— Obstructive Sleep Apnea
OTD
— out the door (discharged
ACS
— American Cancer Society
MR
— Mental Retardation
GCS
— Glasgow Coma Scale
TIA
— Transient Ischemic Attack
T2DM
— Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
HR
— Hour
ALT
— Alanine Aminotransferase
QT
— cardiac output
IU
— International Unit
HPN
— Home Parenteral Nutrition
ATCC
— American Type Culture Collection
AICD
— Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
KV
— Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
DUB
— Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
BA
— Bachelor of Arts
CPE
— Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
FOB
— Fecal Occult Blood
TWA
— Time Weighted Averages
DREZ
— Dorsal Root Entry Zone
MONO-DI
— monochorionic-diamniotic twins
AER
— auditory-evoked response
CTMS
— Clinical Trial Management System
ICP
— Intracranial Pressure
LVF
— Left Ventricular Failure
AB
— Asthmatic Bronchitis
COLL
— Collect
SOC
— Social
CRCL
— Creatinine Clearance
PIN
— Personal Identification Number
C
— Centigrade
DSP
— Digital Signal Processor
AF
— afebrile
MVC
— Motor Vehicle Crash
PPROM
— Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
STD
— sexually transmitted disease
C
— Celsius
EDD
— Expected Date of Delivery
BIL
— Bilateral
OHD
— Organic Heart Disease
CAD
— Computer-Aided Design
H/O
— History of
HYPERAL
— hyperalimentation
SS
— Social Services
QTC
— QT interval corrected for heart rate
BNP
— Brain Natriuretic Peptide
FAST
— focused assessment with sonography for trauma
HFPSF
— heart failure with preserved systolic function
C&S
— Culture and Sensitivity
IT
— Intrathecal
CASPO
— Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
ABR
— Auditory Brainstem Response
AFL
— Atrial Flutter
BOOP
— Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
ADA
— Adenosine Deaminase
NO
— Nitric Oxide
FSH
— follicle stimulating hormone
HEMA
— hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
APMPPE
— Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
GPA
— Grade Point Average
NRB
— non-rebreather mask
AFP
— Alpha Fetoprotein
AMP
— Adenosine Monophosphate
MCH
— Master of Surgery
A.P.
— before a meal
EDC
— Electronic Data Capture
YR
— Year
TKVO
— To Keep Vein Open
Q.O.D.
— every other day
YO
— years old
CBD
— Common Bile Duct
EFW
— Estimated Fetal Weight
PCV
— packed cell volume (of blood)
MKTG
— Marketing
E
— Ecstasy
SFA
— Superficial Femoral Artery
PED
— Pediatric
IRB
— Institutional Review Board
LIC
— License
RUQ
— Right Upper Quadrant
MG
— milligram; 1/1000 gram
BMA
— British Medical Association
ETOH
— Alcohol
FVC
— Forced Vital Capacity
MAST
— Michigan alcohol screening test
GGT
— Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
ALP
— Alkaline Phosphatase
DEV
— Development
DB HL
— decibels hearing loss
HHD
— Hypertensive Heart Disease
VOL
— Volume
PIVKA-II
— protein induced from vitamin K absence
RCA
— Root Cause Analysis
FA
— Fatty Acid
LIF
— Left Iliac Fossa
POD
— Postoperative Day
MI
— Myocardial Infarction
TLC
— Total Lymphocyte Count
UC
— Ulcerative Colitis
AHA
— American Hospital Association
CI
— Cardiac Index
RHD
— Rheumatic Heart Disease
#NOF
— fracture to the neck of the femur
TNF
— Tumor Necrosis Factor
ANTI-U1-RNP
— anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
PLN
— Plan
HGSIL
— High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
RES
— Research
MATH
— Mathematics
JCAHO
— Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
CHD
— Coronary Heart Disease
QAM
— Every morning
MECH
— Mechanic
BBS
— Bilateral Breath Sounds
NYHA
— New York Heart Association
TEL
— Telephone
LB
— Pound
AVR
— Aortic Valve Replacement
RTS
— Revised Trauma Score
CGD
— Chronic Granulomatous Disease
BPD
— Biparietal Diameter
FBS
— fasting blood sugar
IRDS
— Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
UE
— Upper Extremity
CAG
— Coronary Angiography
MPO
— Myeloperoxidase
OS
— Oculus Sinister
LRTI
— Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
ADV
— Advisory
SMA
— Superior Mesenteric Artery
PVA
— Polyvinyl Alcohol
TLC
— Total Lung Capacity
XRT
— Radiotherapy
G
— Gram (g)
STOPP
— Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions
WMA
— World Medical Association
CE
— Continuing Education
OGD
— Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
T&A
— Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
GOK
— God Only Knows
CAPS
— Capsule
HVPG
— Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
Y
— Tyrosine
NCAA
— National Collegiate Athletic Association
VAG
— Vaginal
WY
— Way
HLTH
— Health
CBG
— Capillary Blood Gas
IFG
— Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
BSE
— Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
MCL
— Modified Chest Lead
ALK PHOS
— Alkaline Phosphatase
NSR
— Normal Sinus Rhythm
MALT
— Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
FF-21
— Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
PSVT
— Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
MAOI
— Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
SGT
— Sergeant
FEIN
— Federal Employer Identification Number
AST
— Aspartate Aminotransferase
FBC
— Full Blood Count
TRISS
— Trauma and Injury Severity Score
PROD
— Produce
2.0 MG
— 2 mg
PRO
— Protein
ULN
— upper limit of normal
HDU
— High Dependency Unit
ACH
— Acetylcholine
UGIB
— upper gastrointestinal bleeding
DCH
— Diploma in Child Health
NC/AT
— Normocephalic/Atraumatic
SBE
— Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
TL
— Tubal Ligation
TRP
— Tryptophan
LGL
— Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
PUR
— Purchasing
BSO
— Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
CHB
— Complete Heart Block
SCID
— Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
NSAID
— Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
NADP
— Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
OD
— Once Daily
AVNRT
— Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
CIN
— Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
L
— Left
CTD
— Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
DOB
— Difficulty of Breathing
SL
— Sublingual
LBP
— Low Back Pain
AAD
— Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
IUGR
— Intrauterine Growth Retardation
FEUREA
— fractional excretion of urea
PR
— Per Rectum
NG
— Nanogram
HSM
— Hepatosplenomegaly
TAH
— Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
CNS
— Clinical Nurse Specialist
CRP
— Cold Reactive Protein
DMARD
— disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
NIDDM
— Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
IRIDA
— inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
BSL
— Biosafety Level
SCR
— Serum Creatinine
IVC
— Inferior Vena Cava
FIN
— Finance
RAI
— Radioactive Iodine
SSH
— Secure Shell (Unix program)
ADLS
— Activities of Daily Living Skills
ACU
— Ambulatory Care Unit
LUE
— Left Upper Extremity
INR
— International Normalization Ratio
GRBAS
— Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
JR
— Junior
PCA
— Patient-Controlled Analgesia
PEL
— Permissible Exposure Limit
ITAC
— Information Technology Advisory Committee
OCD
— tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
VIN
— Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
BLD
— Blood
TLS
— Transport Layer Security
MS
— medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
PREP
— Preparation
F/U
— Follow-Up
AGA
— appropriate for gestational age
CML
— Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
SPK
— Superficial Punctate Keratitis
SGPT
— Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
PX
— Prognosis
GASB
— Governmental Accounting Standards Board
MGUS
— Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
PUD
— Peptic Ulcer Disease
OCP
— Oral Contraceptive Pill
EBV
— Epstein-Barr virus
LOP
— Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
MSM
— Men who have Sex with Men
EF
— Ejection Fraction
FOBT
— Fecal Occult Blood Test
LHC
— Left Heart Catheterization
CDW
— Collision Damage Waiver
D5W
— 5% dextrose/water
TRLR
— Trailer
OR
— Operating Room
IUT
— Intrauterine Transfusion
NCT
— Nerve Conduction Test
ICM
— Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
X/7
— x number of days
AODM
— Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
ELISA
— enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
DC
— Discharge
PD
— Peritoneal Dialysis
LAP
— Left Atrial Pressure
CIRC
— Circulation
HOLEP
— Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
TD
— Tardive Dyskinesia
HBA
— Hemoglobin A
KUB
— kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
PEP
— postexposure prophylaxis
MSK
— Medullary Sponge Kidney
CK
— Creatine Kinase
VSA
— vital signs absent
MICU
— Medical Intensive Care Unit
FANA
— fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
MODY
— Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
CA
— Carcinoma
VSD
— Ventricular Septal Defect
R
— Right
BDL
— below detectable level/limit
ABI
— Acquired Brain Injury
NB
— Newborn
D&C
— Dilatation and Curettage
MAHA
— Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
PC
— After Meals
BG
— Blood Glucose
NAD
— Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
EIA
— Enzyme ImmunoAssay
RX
— Treatment
ADA
— American Diabetes Association
GGTP
— Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
FMRI
— Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
H&E
— Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
RTC
— Return To Clinic
MIC
— Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
GH
— Growth Hormone
PPV
— Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
P
— Pressure
IDDM
— insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
LOC
— Level Of Consciousness
IGT
— Impaired Glucose Tolerance
FESS
— Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
FEF25–75
— forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
RT
— Radiation Therapy
IDM
— Infant of Diabetic Mother
LDW
— Last Day Worked
OA
— Osteo-Arthritis
PIH
— pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
FL OZ
— Fluid Ounce
WB
— Whole Blood
PND
— Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
IBW
— Ideal Body Weight
CX
— microbiological culture
HBEAG
— hepatitis B e antigen
AHTR
— Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
SQ
— Subcutaneous
PALS
— Pediatric Advanced Life Support
TBS
— Tablespoon
MVI
— Multivitamin
MT
— Mountain
A
— Artery
M.D.
— Doctorate Of Medicine
MMT
— Manual Muscle Test
FL
— Floor
TWE
— Tap Water Enema
LVEF
— Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
IVIG
— intravenous immune globulin
PMH
— perimesencephalic subarachnoid hemorrhage
PCV
— Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
LAP
— Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
CPD
— Continuous Professional Development
D/L
— dislocation
BNC
— bladder neck contracture
AF
— Amniotic Fluid
HADS
— Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
OGTT
— Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
BCX
— Blood Culture
EXT
— Extract
TCC
— Transitional Cell Carcinoma
PAT
— Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
LE
— Lower Extremity
IPC
— Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
SUPP
— suppository
APE
— Acute Pulmonary Embolism
NMFS
— National Marine Fisheries Services
P.C.
— after meals
FNHTR
— Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
B.I.D
— twice a day
Y/O
— years old
BCLS
— Basic Cardiac Life Support
EGFR
— Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
AE
— Adverse Event
STM
— Short Term Memory
NO.
— Number
MOL
— Molecule
BBB
— Bundle Branch Block
BPD
— Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
CPP
— cerebral perfusion pressure
SLP
— Speech Language Pathologist
BMD
— Bone Mineral Density
MTA
— Material Transfer Agreement
IPM
— Integrated Pest Management
BAC
— Blood Alcohol Content
HB
— Hemoglobin
BS MB
— Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine
ANT
— Anterior
TRAP
— Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
OPR
— Operator
AHA
— American Heart Association
ORG
— Organization
BUC
— buccal
QOD
— Every Other Day
CBG
— Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
PTL
— preterm labor
KCAL
— Kilo Calorie
PAT
— patient
CPT
— Current Procedural Terminology
TKR
— Total Knee Replacement
T&C
— Type and Cross
PSH
— Past medical history
LVEDV
— Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
CTO
— Chronic Total Occlusion
OJ
— Orange Juice
HAART
— Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
GAD
— Generalized Anxiety Disorder
MSLT
— Multiple Sleep Latency Test
PSA
— Prostate-Specific Antigen
MIN
— Minority
REQ
— Request
CH
— Chronic Hepatitis
NTD
— Neural Tube Defect
DAA
— Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
BILI
— Bilirubin
ARDS
— Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
LUQ
— Left Upper Quadrant
CCU
— Cardiac Care Unit
EMS
— Emergency medical service
ETT
— Endotracheal tube
PT
— Prothrombin Time
NPO
— Nothing By Mouth
GRAD
— Graduate
TSP
— Teaspoon
PCI
— Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
PH.D.
— Doctorate Of Philosophy
LIMA
— Left Internal Mammary Artery
MVP
— Mitral Valve Prolapse
AVM
— Arteriovenous Malformation
URI
— Upper Respiratory Infection
S/S
— Signs and Symptoms
ART
— Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
PMS
— Premenstrual Syndrome
AMP
— Ampule
RXN
— Reaction
ABW
— Actual Body Weight
RICE
— rest, ice, compression, and elevation
AVF
— Arteriovenous Fistula
WTR
— Water
TWB
— Touch Weight Bear
SESS
— Session
US
— Ultrasound
FBE
— Full Blood Examination
RHABDO
— Rhabdomyolysis
CTU
— Cancer Treatment Unit
N
— Nitrogen
OCG
— Oral CholecystoGram
PICU
— Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
A&P
— Auscultation and Percussion
CR
— Chromium
RT
— Reverse Transcription
CTPA
— Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
O/E
— On Examination
RDT
— Rapid Diagnostic Test
OCC
— occasional
CCB
— Calcium Channel Blocker
TEMP
— Temperature
DC
— discontinue
NFPA
— National Fire Protection Association
PAP
— Pulmonary Artery Pressure
NGT
— NasoGastric Tube
PIO
— Public Information Office
FTT
— Failure To Thrive
BPP
— Biophysical Profile
Q.D.
— deprecated
NOS
— Not Otherwise Specified
AC
— Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
LAH
— Left Anterior Hemiblock
CL
— Clearance
P.R.
— per rectum
PSYCH
— psychiatry
RAD
— Reactive Airway Disease
IVDA
— Intravenous Drug Abuse
A.A.
— of each
SDH
— Subdural Hematoma
TM
— Tympanic Membrane
RIS
— Radiology Information System
UBW
— Usual Body Weight
DD
— Differential Diagnosis
ECT
— ElectroConvulsive Therapy
PIV
— peripheral intravenous
PTH
— Parathyroid Hormone
Q2H
— every two hours
USP
— United States Pharmacopeia
AX
— Axis
TBEC
— Enteric coated tablet
MIN A
— minimum assist
VOD
— vision right eye
XR
— X-Ray
PTSD
— posttraumatic stress disorder
EMP
— Employee
GFR
— Glomerular Filtration Rate
RUE
— Right Upper Extremity
APO
— Acute Pulmonary Oedema
MMK
— Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
F
— Degrees Fahrenheit
NTG
— Nitroglycerin
CHR
— Chronic
TSI
— Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
PHS
— Public Health Service (U.S.)
JAMA
— Journal of the American Medical Association
GC
— gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
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.
SAST
— Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase
RVH
— Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
PMR
— Polymyalgia Rheumatica
DLI
— Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
DLP
— dyslipoproteinemia [1]
PSYCHT
— Psychologist
AA
— Alcoholics Anonymous
MHC
— Major Histocompatibility Complex
FH
— Family History
PDC
— Professional Development Center
OD
— Oculus Dexter
MSBOS
— Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule
PFT
— Pulmonary Function Test
SAB
— Spontaneous Abortion
ALL
— Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
ATP
— Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
LAR
— Low Anterior Resection
LN
— Lymph Node
NG
— Nasogastric
GYN
— Gynecology
Q.I.D
— Four times a day
LSB
— Left Sternal Border
QD
— quaque die (every day)
HVPO
— High Value Purchase Orders
GTTS
— guttae (drops
PTB
— Pulmonary Tuberculosis
IGG
— immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
PE
— Pleural Effusion
PNB
— Pulseless Not Breathing
IG
— Immune Globulin
DI-DI
— dichromatic diamnionic twins
HBP
— High Blood Pressure
FT
— foot (unit of length)
ASAD
— Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
RA
— Room Air
MVR
— Mitral Valve Replacement
WK
— Week
MB CHB
— Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
AGC
— atypical glandular cells
TID
— ter in die (three times daily)
GDM
— Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
EPDS
— Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
NRBC
— Nucleated Red Blood Cell
PEJ
— Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
BPHARM
— Bachelor of Pharmacy
ACT-D
— actinomycin-D
SAO2
— Arterial Oxygen Saturation
DCP
— Diploma in Clinical Pathology
THER
— Therapy
EGD
— Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
AP
— Auscultation and Percussion
NPF
— Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
SUBCUT
— Subcutaneous
TIW
— three times a week
SAH
— Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
OB/GYN
— Obstetrics and Gynecology
REL
— RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
RX
— prescriptions
ADLS
— Activities of Daily Living Speech
SCI
— Spinal Cord Injury
EACA
— Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
PYRL
— Payroll
AD LIB
— As desired
DA
— Dopamine
RD
— Registered Dietician
VATS
— Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
ASN
— Asparagine
DSD
— Dry Sterile Dressing
FID
— Financial Identification Number
BV
— Bacterial Vaginosis
PTX
— PneumoThorax
XT
— Exotropia
SH
— Social History
OTTR
— Organ Transplant Tracking Record
GIT
— Gastrointestinal Tract
WLE
— Wide Local Excision
STI
— sexually transmitted infection
HSG
— Housing
TDMA
— Time Division Multiple Access
TSH
— thyroid stimulating hormone
DIB
— Difficulty in Breathing
TLV
— Type-Length-Value
EUA
— Examination Under Anaesthesia
LP
— Lumbar Puncture
LY
— lymphocytes
SECY
— secretary
HNPP
— Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
APE
— Acute Pulmonary Edema
A&W
— Alive and Well
OINT
— ointment
ECM
— Extracellular Matrix
RAPD
— relative afferent pupillary defect
FSE
— Fetal Scalp Electrode
VO
— Verbal Order
NSAID
— Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
BI
— Brain Injury
MR
— Mitral Regurgitation
DNI
— Do Not Intubate
MOM
— Milk of Magnesia
NNH
— Number Needed to Harm
POS
— Positive
RCVG
— Receiving
A.M.
— before noon
DSM
— Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
SSMP
— sanitary sewer management plan
SDTI
— Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
TAB
— Tablet
HT
— Heights
BRA
— Bilateral Renal Agenesis
RUL
— Right Upper Lobectomy
TTO
— To Take Out
CBE
— Clinical Breast Examination
DVT
— Deep Vein Thrombosis
PO2
— Partial Pressure Of O2
QNS
— Quantity Not Sufficient
AI
— Aortic Insufficiency
MDVL
— Mandeville
CCK-PZ
— Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
SICU
— Surgical Intensive Care Unit
UBC
— Uniform Building Code
SVC
— Superior Vena Cava
VDRL
— Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
ENT
— Ear nose and throat
F
— Female
DLBCL
— diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
SCD
— Sudden Cardiac Death
PTBC
— patellar tendon bearing cast
PG
— Picogram
CNM
— Certified Nurse Midwifery
FDS
— flexor digitorum superficialis
BA
— Barium
CIRCI
— Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
NOF
— Neck Of Femur
ERT
— Estrogen Replacement Therapy
HUS
— Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
IOL
— Intraocular Lens
VIP
— Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
ANF
— Atrial Natriuretic Factor
SCC
— Squamous Cell Carcinoma
NYD
— Not Yet Diagnosed
PACU
— Post Anesthesia Care Unit
FEP
— Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
D5W
— 5% Dextrose in water
EOA
— Esophageal Obturator Airway
OD
— OverDose
PPLV
— pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
BE
— Barium Enema
TBSP
— Tablespoon
RCA
— Right Coronary Artery
CVE/CVA
— cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
HCV
— hepatitis C virus
CA
— Cancer
CXR
— Chest X-Ray
VET
— Veteran
HS
— hours of sleep(bedtime)
RPT
— Repeat
ABD
— Abdomen
OP
— Outpatient
DRE
— Digital Rectal Examination
CHD
— Congenital Heart Disease
SPRM
— Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
NNICU
— Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
SIMV
— Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
AOM
— Acute Otitis Media
GAD
— Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
TLV
— Threshold Limit Value
P
— Pulse
IMV
— Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
VBAC
— Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
DRSG
— Dressing
MSH
— melanocyte-stimulating hormone
STG
— Short Term Goal
BMT
— Bone Marrow Transplantation
PRIND
— Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
PDA
— Posterior Descending Artery
FVD
— Fluid Volume Deficit
CRS
— Congenital Rubella Syndrome
CIS
— Carcinoma in Situ
RPR
— Rapid Plasma Reagin
RIJ
— Right Internal Jugular
LLE
— left lower extremity
AID
— Artificial Insemination Donor
RLQ
— Right Lower Quadrant
HM
— hispanic male
HOPI
— History of Present Illness
HPL
— Human Placental Lactogen
PAGE
— Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
BM
— Bowel Movement
WBC
— White blood cells
CHAOS
— congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
PNH
— Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
CX
— Cervix
WF
— White Female
BWX
— bite-wing x-ray
SOOB
— sitting out of bed
FFP
— fresh frozen plasma
BAD
— Bipolar Affective Disorder
GROUNDSKPR
— Groundskeeper
SABA
— Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
AFB
— ACID FAST BACILLI
SAE
— Serious Adverse Event
NB
— note well (please pay attention)
PDR
— Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
CSDD
— Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
SROM
— Spontaneous rupture of membrane
LOA
— Lysis of Adhesions
AFIB
— Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
NS
— Normal Saline (IV)
RVEF
— Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
ER
— Estrogen Receptor
GTT
— Glucose Tolerance Test
PAS
— Periodic Acid-Schiff
CAMP
— Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
KCAL
— kilocalories
MCHC
— Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
IDLH
— Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
IPF
— Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
PE
— Physical Examination
LLL
— left lower lobectomy
BAL
— Blood Alcohol Level
SOM
— School of Medicine
PMD
— Pediatric Medicine
OS
— Overall Survival
LI
— Lithium
Q8H
— Every 8 hours
PDGF
— Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
ABW
— Adjusted Body Weight
AML
— Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
GLU
— Glutamic Acid
HDN
— hemolytic disease of the newborn
BS
— Bowel Sounds
COLD
— Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
GORD
— gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
TPR
— Temperature Pulse Respirations
TAH-BSO
— total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
ANDI
— Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
ABN
— Abnormal
CEA
— Carotid Endarterectomy
W/C
— Wheelchair
FJ
— Financial Journal
P.T.
— pharyngeal toilet
EPCT
— estrogen-progesterone challenge test
AIHD
— artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
Δ
— change
VS
— vital signs
LDL
— Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
PPV
— Positive Pressure Ventilation
TXP
— transport
CGN
— chronic glomerulonephritis
CDCR
— Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
DIL
— Dilute
PRBC
— packed red blood cells
PAWP
— Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
ID
— IDentifier
P&PD
— Percussion and Postural Drainage
PRKG
— Parking
W
— White
START
— Screening Tool to Alert doctors to Right Treatment
ACE
— Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
LLQ
— left lower quadrant
PG
— Postgraduate
INTL
— International
CM
— Chirurgiae Magister
EPO
— Erythropoietin
GXT
— graded exercise test
MCH
— Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
FRCS
— Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
LE
— Lupus Erythematosus
IQCODE
— Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
K
— Potassium
GBM
— Glioblastoma Multiforme
NPO
— Nil Per Os
NKDA
— Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
PTT
— Partial Thromboplastin Time
FDTN
— Foundation
#
— Fracture
ACR
— albumin:creatinine ratio
A.C.
— before a meal
LH
— Luteinizing Hormone
ECV
— External Cephalic Version
PT
— Patient
RDW
— Red Cell Distribution Width
LFTS
— Liver Function Test
MVV
— Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
RV
— Right Ventricle
AMA
— Advanced Maternal Age
NVS
— neurovascular status
HEMA
— hematest – e.g. hema (-)
CS
— Cesium
LSD
— Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
PAPP-A
— Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A
STEMI
— ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
FBG
— fasting blood glucose
USR
— Unheated Serum Reagin
VPI
— Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
KOR
— keep open rate
FDP
— Federal Demonstration Partnership
SXA
— Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
TEE
— Transesophageal Echocardiogram
CYN
— Canyon
HCRP
— Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
HLA
— Human Leukocyte Antigen
TRF
— Transfer
CC
— cum cibo (with food)
LAD
— Left Anterior Descending
AIS
— Adenocarcinoma in Situ
DEXA
— Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
SQL-DSE
— Structured Query Language for Departmental Support Environment
ICS
— Intercostal Space
LAO
— Left Anterior Oblique
HCC
— Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
SAAG
— serum–ascites albumin gradient
KUB
— Kidney
ADD
— Attention Deficit Disord
RAIU
— Radioactive iodine uptake
OP
— Office of the President
CCU
— Clean Catch Urine
DIR
— Directory
5-FU
— 5-Fluorouracil
SHBG
— Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
CRI
— Chronic Renal Insufficiency
NICE
— National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
BSX
— B-symptoms
CCT
— Certified Cardiographic Technician
X
— Times
CAL
— Calorie
AMPA RECEPTOR
— alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
USN
— Ultrasonic Nebulizer
PID
— Personal Identification Number
NSTEMI
— Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
CP
— Chest Pain
DAEC
— Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
SLI
— Supplemental Liability Insurance
HIDA
— Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
NPPV
— Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
U
— University
GIST
— Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
SOL
— Solution
SSI
— Sliding Scale Insulin
ALS
— Advanced Life Support
TTE
— Transthoracic Echocardiography
ALI
— Acute Lung Injury
Q.A.D.
— every other day
MAO
— Monoamine Oxidase
D&E
— Dilation and evacuation
DDNS
— Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences
SCH
— School
CFTR
— Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
DPM
— Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
PHYCS
— Physics
BPPV
— benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
HDL
— High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
DAW
— Dispense As Written
HS
— hours of sleep
ICHD
— International Classification of Headache Disorders
RPE
— Retinal Pigment Epithelium
REV
— Review
MAE
— Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
RH
— Rhesus factor
NWB
— non-weight bearing
RAP
— Right Atrial Pressure
SI OP. SIT
— if needed
EOM
— Extraocular muscle
IHSS
— Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
HSIL
— high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
PEPSE
— post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure
LOX
— Liquid Oxygen
GLU
— glucose
DPF
— Dental Practitioners' Formulary
ROP
— Retinopathy Of Prematurity
NA
— Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
FFA
— Free Fatty Acids
HGG
— Human Gamma Globulin
NAC
— N-Acetylcysteine
CME
— Cystoid Macular Edema
USS
— ultrasound scan
AK
— Actinic Keratosis
LVN
— Licensed Vocational Nurse
IPPB
— intermittent positive pressure breathing
ARM
— Artificial Rupture of Membranes
EXAM
— Examination
VPA
— Valproic Acid
HA
— Headache
TKO
— To Keep Open
SCD
— Sequential Compression Device
PMN
— polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
FLEX
— flexion
HGV
— Hepatitis G Virus
NPV
— Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
REM
— Rapid Eye Movement
TTN
— transient tachypnea of the newborn
ARB
— Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
IOP
— Intraocular Pressure
NKMA
— No Known Medcation Allergies
TRNG
— Training
IUFD
— Intrauterine Fetal Demise
IB
— Investigator's Brochure
E
— Epinephrine
BCH
— Bachelor of Surgery
BIPAP
— BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
AAFB
— acid-alcohol fast bacilli
LAD
— Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
PE
— pulmonary embolus
OB-GYN
— Obstetrics and gynecology
FRC
— Functional Residual Capacity
PLT
— Platelet
GCT
— Glucose Challenge Test
5-HIAA
— 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
TT
— Thrombin Time
LHH
— likelihood of being helped or harmed
MPAP
— Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
ICF
— Intracellular Fluid
PIPJ
— Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
APS
— Antiphospholipid Syndrome
IDL
— intermediate-density lipoprotein
ESWL
— Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
DIU
— Death in Utero
PEG
— Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
DES
— diethyl sulphate
CDI
— Central Diabetes Insipidus
RIA
— Radio Immuno-Assay
MCI
— Mild Cognitive Impairment
NSAIDS
— non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
OCT
— Optical Coherence Tomography
IE
— Infective Endocarditis
APECED
— Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
ALS
— Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
GDA
— Gastroduodenal Artery
MRV
— Magnetic Resonance Venography
AB
— Antibody
SEGA
— Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
MHA-TP
— microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
NCEP
— National Cholesterol Education Program
LOM
— Limitation of Motion
ASB
— Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
LOT
— Left Occiput Transverse
RRR
— Relative Risk Reduction
DOT
— Directly Observed Therapy
RVAD
— Right Ventricular Assist Device
TMJ
— TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
CGMP
— Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
AD
— auris dextra
SCD
— Sickle Cell Disease
H
— Hydrogen
ADP
— Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
ET
— Endotracheal
PID
— pelvic inflammatory disease
ACC
— Ambulatory Care Center
MSO
— Management Services Officer
CC
— Cardiac Catheterization
PECS
— picture exchange communication system
BLS
— Basic life support
MDA
— Muscular Dystrophy Association
CUSTDN
— Custodian
PVR
— Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
ID
— Infectious Disease
APH
— Antepartum Haemorrhage
NVD
— Normal Vaginal Delivery
AOD
— Arterial Occlusive Disease
HONK
— hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
HMG-COA
— 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
IHC
— Immunohistochemistry
BR
— Bedrest
ILD
— Interstitial Lung Disease
SC
— Subcutaneous
BIB
— Brought In By
PHE
— Phenylalanine
POSDI
— progestogen-only subdermal implant
GTN
— Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
N
— Asparagine
PUL
— Pulmonary
LIH
— Left Inguinal Hernia
CF
— Complement Fixation
A-V
— ArterioVenous
CK
— Check
UTIL
— Utilities
SG
— Specific Gravity
GC
— gonorrhea
EPI
— Epinephrine
BM
— Bachelor of Medicine
PBC
— Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
PBI
— Protein Bound Iodine
MMSE
— Mini-Mental Status Examination
BMEDSCI
— Bachelor of Medical Science
POSTDOC
— Postdoctoral
NDC
— National Drug Code
RPT
— Report
KI
— Potassium Iodide
IMN
— Infectious Mononucleosis
OV
— Office Visit
FE
— Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
BEE
— Basal Energy Expenditure
AC
— Anterior Chamber
CIOMS
— Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
TRANS
— Transport
SUSAR
— Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions
PCD
— Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
MS
— Mitral Stenosis
EXT
— Extension Shelf
PLCY
— Policy
DSRNA
— double-stranded RNA
IBC
— Institutional Biosafety Committee
CCK
— Cholecystokinin
ONR
— Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
TMS
— Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
ACEI
— angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
CPC
— Clinical Pathological Conference
EGF
— Epidermal Growth Factor
AMC
— Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
CEN
— Certified Emergency Nurse
TLR
— Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
PSS
— Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
PHP
— Partial Hospitalization Program
SEM
— systolic ejection murmur
DNAR
— Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
MCOT
— Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
DAI
— Diffuse Axonal Injury
R
— Roentgen
SVE
— Sterile Vaginal Examination
HFM
— hand, foot and mouth disease
PEM
— protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
LGA
— large for gestational age
ANTI-RNP
— antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
SLE
— Systemic Lupus Erythematous
PBF
— Peripheral Blood Film
AJ
— Ankle Jerk
RNP
— Ribonucleoprotein
CTPE
— CT scan for pulmonary embolii
PSGN
— Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
N.S.
— not significant
ETMF
— Electronic Trial Master File
MERIT
— Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
NVDC
— nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
APUD
— Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
AXR
— Abdominal X-Ray
OHC
— Occupational Health Center
CRT
— Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
COMP
— Compound
HSA
— Human Serum Albumin
ASIS
— Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
AUD
— Audit
SERV
— Service
LOA
— Left Occipitoanterior
M
— Methionine
HRT
— Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
BKA
— below-the-knee amputation
QHS
— quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
LLC
— Long Leg Cast
FNA
— Fine-Needle Aspiration
SAD
— Social Anxiety Disorder
MCUG
— Micturating Cystourethrogram
HS-CRP
— High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
QAM
— quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
IDA
— Iron Deficiency Anemia
DDS
— Doctor of Dental Surgery
IPAP
— inspiratory positive airway pressure
QID
— quattuor in die (four times a day)
IHD
— Ischaemic Heart Disease
AHD
— Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
BE
— Base Excess
UCG
— Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
GABA
— gamma-aminobutyric acid
REP
— Repeat
PIC
— Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
ABVD
— Doxorubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
HBV
— hepatitis B virus
QM
— Quality Management
COAD
— chronic obstructive airways disease
BRB
— Bright Red Blood
D/C
— Discharge
VAD
— Ventricular Assist Device
NM
— Nuclear Medicine
MCP
— Metacarpophalangeal
MEDS
— Medication
BDR
— Background Diabetic Retinopathy
AROM
— Artificial Rupture of Membranes
AT-III
— antithrombin III
RAO
— Right Anterior Oblique
APC
— Antigen-Presenting Cell
DFE
— Dilated Fundus Examination
SCCA
— Squamous Cell Carcinoma
T
— tablespoon
BASO
— Basophil
HPOA
— Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
JRA
— Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
HAV
— Hepatitis A Virus
PFC
— Persistent Fetal Circulation
RA
— Right Atrium
L
— Leucine
PATHO
— Pathology
ACDF
— Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
LMD
— Local Medical Doctor
COH
— Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
FF
— Fat Free
S&O
— salpingo-oophorectomy
X/12
— x number of months
TBT
— Tracheal bronchial toilet
F
— Frequency
PDD
— Pervasive Developmental Disorder
TEV
— Travel Expense Voucher
OP
— Operational
BCP
— Birth Control Pill
GERI
— Geriatrics
PAD
— Peripheral Artery Disease
MSE
— Mental Status Examination
TOP
— Termination Of Pregnancy
ASS
— assessment
SMV
— Superior Mesenteric Vein
RP
— Retinitis Pigmentosa
CMS
— Correctional Medical Services
AAL
— Anterior Axillary Line
AFA
— Advanced First Aid
IVH
— Intraventricular Hemorrhage
DSDP
— Deep-Sea Drilling Project
EMER
— Emergency
CIRC
— Circumcision
DEN
— Doctor's Educational Need
AM
— After Morning
EXT
— Extremities
MOM
— multiples of the median
DRPLA
— Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
HIDS
— hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
3TC
— Lamivudine
GTN
— Glyceryl Trinitrate
MUS
— Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
IND
— Industry
CAT
— Cataract
FDG
— Fluorodeoxyglucose
PEF
— Peak Expiratory Flow
CFT
— Complement-fixation Test
LIB
— Libra
A
— Assessment
ICG
— Indocyanine Green
MAP
— Medical Assistance Program
LD
— Lead
ERG
— Electroretinogram
LES
— Lower Esophageal Sphincter
MOD
— Modified
BDD
— Body Dysmorphic Disorder
NPH
— Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
DIP GU MED
— Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
ST
— Speech Therapy
T
— Temperature
BNI
— Bladder Neck Incision
ARMD
— Age-Related Macular Degeneration
ST
— Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
LPH
— Left Posterior Hemiblock
PFO
— Patent Foramen Ovale
AR
— Allergic Rhinitis
DCD
— Donation After Cardiac Death
D5
— 5% Dextrose Solution
CVC
— Central Venous Catheter
TTE
— Transthoracic Echocardiogram
AE
— Above Elbow
NSE
— neuron-specific enolase
CCU
— Critical Care Unit
UG
— Undergraduate
JVP
— Jugular Venous Pressure
MPGN
— Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
DPHIL
— Doctor of Philosophy
FROM
— Full Range Of Motion
CCPD
— Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
TUR
— Transurethral Resection
NES
— Not Elsewhere Specified
HBO
— Hyperbaric Oxygen
LYS
— Lysine
LPN
— Licensed Practice Nurse
PRL
— Prolactin
MBSS
— Modified Barium Swallow Study
EUA
— Examination Under Anesthesia
AK
— Above Knee
IV-DSA
— Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
IACUC
— Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
VD
— Venereal Disease
RLS
— Restless Leg Syndrome
A
— Adenosine
INSTL
— Install
Q.V.
— which see
B
— Black
SSKI
— Saturated solution of potassium iodide
HSC
— Health and Social Care
W
— Tryptophan
HPS
— Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
IDC
— Indirect Costs
HEME
— Hemorrhage
HG
— Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
JCVI
— Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
ICF
— Intermediate Care Facility
CHMP
— Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
PDT
— Photodynamic Therapy
BTB
— Breakthrough Bleeding
PPD
— Purified Protein Derivative
BW
— Body Weight
DS
— Down syndrome
MCV
— Mean Cell Volume
CD
— Chemical Dependency
ARB
— angiotensin II receptor antagonist
R/T
— Related To
X/52
— x number of weeks
TVC
— True Vocal Cord
DFA
— Direct Fluorescent Antibody
PDR
— Physician’s Desk Reference
TSS
— Toxic Shock Syndrome
CFR
— Case Fatality Rate
ACPO
— Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
ISH
— Isolated Systolic Hypertension
IN VIVO
— within the living
IUI
— Intra-Uterine Insemination
BSC
— bedside commode
VMA
— Vanillymadelic Acid
BSE
— Breast Self-Examination
CL
— Contact Lens
CCE
— clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
DIA
— Digital Image Analysis
AI
— Association Index
HD
— Hemodialysis
GVHD
— Graft Versus Host Disease
SHOB
— shortness of breath
CATH
— Catheter
OPCAB
— Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
PE
— Physical Education
WAP
— Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
MLC
— Midline Catheter
MTX
— Methotrexate
AC
— Area Code
CABA
— Complaints Of
ABPI
— Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
ACB
— aortocoronary bypass
IVU
— Intravenous Urogram
THR
— Threonine
KOH
— potassium hydroxide
EBUS TBNA
— endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
A/O
— Alert and Oriented
INH
— Inhalation
UD
— ut dictum (as directed)
KTP
— Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
OP
— Osteoporosis
SIL
— Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
MP
— Metacarpophalangeal
BMS
— Bare Metal Stent
TEC
— Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
F
— Phenylalanine (amino acid)
ISMN
— Isosorbide Mononitrate
CHP
— Chemical Hygiene Plan
HIM
— Health Information Management
BPV
— Benign Positional Vertigo
WNL
— Will Not Listen
CNSLR
— Counselor
ADLS
— Activities of Daily Living Survey
AMHP
— Approved Mental Health Professional
SAD
— Seasonal Affective Disorder
PSI
— Pneumonia Severity Index
AUDIO
— Audiology
PX
— Physical Examination
HSV
— Herpes Simplex Virus
AZOOR
— Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
UR
— Urine
INJ
— injection
GTT
— Guttae
AS
— Arsenic
TTP
— Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
OE
— Otitis Externa
GNRH
— gonadotropin-releasing hormone
CLIN
— Clinic
BD
— bis di twice daily
LG
— Large
HES
— Hydroxyethyl Starch
PVD
— Posterior Vitreous Detachment
SB
— Small Bowel
ICD-10
— International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision
RD
— Retinal Detachment
AKF
— Acute Kidney Failure
PEST
— psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
CVA
— Costovertebral Angle
HMBP
— Hazardous Materials Business Plan
LEU
— Leucine
NE
— Norepinephrine
VEB
— Ventricular Ectopic Beat
FL
— Femur Length
AML
— Acute Myeloid Leukemia
FREQ
— Frequency
VOC
— Vocational
CFS
— Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
RAS
— Renin-Angiotensin System
A/B
— acid-base ratio
GGT
— L-gamma-glutamyl transferase
LAE
— Left Atrial Enlargement
DOL
— Day of Life
CICU
— Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
VRSA
— Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
IC
— Intracardiac
SSSS
— Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
HHO2
— high humidity oxygen
DMPA
— Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
DCG
— dacryocystogram
MATL
— Material
EVF
— erythrocyte volume fraction
ECCE
— ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
NPA
— Nasopharyngeal Airway
OD
— omni die (every day)
VPB
— Ventricular Premature Beat
WM
— White Male
CRH
— corticotropin-releasing hormone
L&A
— Light And Accommodation
SX
— syndrome X
SPR
— Specialist registrar (UK)
CR
— Complete Remission
NSTEMI
— non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
T.D.S.
— three times a day
RADS
— Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale
RAS
— Renal Artery Stenosis
CHF
— Chief
RSI
— Rapid Sequence Induction
FCU
— Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
RAE
— Right Atrial Enlargement
GN
— Glomerulonephritis
ANUG
— Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
VF
— Ventricular Fibrillation
TA
— Teaching Assistant
PAP
— Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
IBD
— Inflammatory Bowel Disease
GU
— Gastric Ulcer
IDL
— Intermediate Density Lipoprotein
RCN
— Royal College of Nursing
PPH
— Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
DPT
— Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
FET
— Frozen Embryo Transfer
AMO
— Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
PCL
— Posterior Cruciate Ligament
AGES CRITERIA
— age, grade, extent, size
SMO
— Site Management Organization
BKSTR
— Bookstore
R
— Arginine
ESBL
— extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing
APKD
— Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
MRCP
— Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
BW
— Birth Weight
HAZ
— Hazard
CT
— Count
P.M.
— Afternoon
MICN
— Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
OS
— LEFT EYE
OB
— obstetrics
SVN
— Small Volume Nebulizer
RINN
— Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
OM
— every morning
EXT
— Extension File
SZ
— Seizure
TG
— Triglyceride
BRATY
— another version of the BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast, yogurt
NNT
— Number needed to Treat
LAIV
— Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
GM
— Gram
TRUSP
— Transrectal Ultrasound of the Prostate
DMSA
— Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
S
— Serine
PTCA
— Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
VA
— Visual Acuity
NOCT
— night
OPG
— Ocular Plethysmography
SSS
— Sick Sinus Syndrome
P&A
— Percussion and Auscultation
BBB L
— left bundle branch block
GERD
— Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
ETS
— Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
DIB
— Dead in Bed
FL
— Fluid
AS
— Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
SUBQ
— Subcutaneous
BL TY
— blood type
M&M
— morbidity and mortality
PICC
— Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
GMP
— guanosine monophosphate
IMT
— Intima-Media Thickness
BGAT
— Blood Glucose Awareness Training
EDD
— Estimated Date of Discharge
TDP
— Torsades de Pointes
NAS
— No Added Salt
D
— Distance
PD
— Per Diem
GB
— Gallbladder
PAN
— Polyarteritis Nodosa
CTU
— Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
HPF
— high power field
POP
— Plaster of Paris
BTP
— Breakthrough Pain
ABI
— ankle brachial pressure index
O.U.
— both eyes
RCGP
— Royal College of General Practitioners
RV
— Residual Volume
LUTS
— lower urinary tract symptoms
ALF
— Acute Liver Failure
HEP
— hepatitis
HPI
— history of the present illness
RPGN
— Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
Q
— Glutamine
EAC
— External Auditory Canal
FHT
— fetal heart tone
LCV
— Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
GBC
— gallbladder carcinoma
ICF
— Informed Consent Form
CAH
— Chronic Active Hepatitis
BSAP
— Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
PABA
— Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
S4
— fourth heart sound
MOD
— moderate dysplasia
CAO
— conscious alert and oriented
OPPT
— Oriented to Person, Place, and Time
EDTA
— ethylene-diamine-tetraacetic acid
EQ
— Equipment
ANTR
— asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
DCIS
— Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
CDP
— Career Development Program
COM
— Community
NT
— Nuchal Translucency
BEA
— Below-Elbow Amputation
MMR
— Measles, mumps, rubella
ICH
— International Conference of Harmonization
LHRH
— luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
FLA-ABS
— fluorescent antibody absorption test
MPL
— Marine Physical Laboratory
PAPP-A
— pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A
HMG
— Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
PKU
— Phenylketonuria
T&H
— type and hold
PVS
— Persistent Vegetative State
IUPC
— Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
T.I.D.
— three times a day
H
— Histidine
PAP
— Positive Airway Pressure
R
— Respirations
HBSAG
— Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
REEP
— right end-expiratory pressure
IPG
— Implantable Pulse Generator
AP
— alkaline phosphatase
PHN
— Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
TSE
— Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
CCP
— Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
H.S.
— at bedtime
IVP
— Intravenous Push
PIP
— Peak Inspiratory Pressure
EFWC
— electrolyte-free water clearance
BPH
— Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
PI
— Present Illness
PPTCT
— prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
DHE
— Dihydroergotamine
AHG
— antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
PBX
— probiotics
IUCD
— Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
LAC
— Long Arm Cast
UA
— Urinalysis
PTSD
— Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
EDS
— Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
A&O
— Aware and Oriented
PK
— Pharmacokinetics
PPI
— Proton Pump Inhibitor
EVAR
— Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
BCPS
— Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
WS
— Williams Syndrome
RVF
— Right Ventricular Failure
A/A
— Affirmative Action
QQH
— quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
VIP
— Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
EGBUS
— external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
CALLA
— Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
AD.
— right ear
ECP
— Emergency Care Practitioner
IVC
— Intravenous cholangiogram
NA
— No Answer
FFPATH
— Fellow Faculty of Pathology
DDAVP
— Desmopressin Acetate
OSA
— Office of Student Affairs
CPDA
— Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
MCTD
— Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
LMA
— Laryngeal Mask Airway
PUB
— Public
CH
— congenital hypothyroidism
PUFA
— Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
EENT
— eyes ears nose and throat
TTS
— Transdermal Therapeutic System
UUS
— upper uterine segment
HUM
— Human
NT
— NasoTracheal
TAPP
— Transabdominal Preperitoneal
BMJ
— British Medical Journal
GA
— Gestational Age
L/S RATIO
— lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
OD
— eye doctor
FRSH
— Fellow Royal Society of Health
AGXT
— alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
UVC
— Umbilical Venous Catheter
FFPHM
— Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
QH
— quaque hora (every hour)
I
— Isoleucine
ALF
— Assisted Living Facility
TURP
— Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
AST
— Aspartate Transaminase
SDV
— Source Document Verification
MR
— Modified Release
SR
— Slow Release
DSA
— digital subtraction angiography
MAS
— Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
ACE
— Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
HGPRT
— hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
CID
— Cervical Immobilization Device
ACD
— Anemia of Chronic Disease
PWP
— Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
AVN
— Avascular Necrosis
ABMT
— American Board of Medical Toxicology
TKI
— Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
O.U.
— each eye
EEE
— Eastern Equine Encephalitis
FEIA
— fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
NSTACS
— non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
RSB
— Right Sternal Border
O&P
— Ova & Parasites
SA
— Sinoatrial
MUSK
— muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase
CYS
— Cysteine
INC
— Incomplete
MR
— Medical Representative (Japan)
AC
— ante cibum (before food)
HMD
— Hyaline Membrane Disease
HPV
— Human Papilloma Virus
GDP
— Guanosine Diphosphate
PMP
— Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
DES
— Dry Eye Syndrome
AP
— Apical Pulse
RR
— Recovery Room
UPJ
— Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
LS
— Lumbosacral
FB
— Foreign Body
L
— Litre
EBT
— Electron Beam Tomography
T/F
— transfer
AED
— Antiepileptic Drug
ABD
— abduction
P
— after
OM
— omni mane (every morning)
DLB
— Dementia with Lewy Bodies
CTG
— Cardiotocograph
MIS
— Minimally Invasive Surgery
IRT
— Immunoreactive trypsin
PTHRP
— Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
APLS
— Antiphospholipid Syndrome
PBP
— Progressive Bulbar Palsy
GCA
— Giant Cell Arteritis
ANGIO
— angiogram
MCHC
— Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentrate
TED
— (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
CIWA
— Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
DCM
— Dilated Cardiomyopathy
PE
— Pulmonary Edema
HCM
— Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
MRA
— Magnetic Resonance Angiography
IH
— Infectious Hepatitis
PARA
— paralysis
ECMO
— Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
PM&R
— Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
GIFT
— Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
MM3
— Cubic Millimetre
PR
— Progesterone Receptor
AFI
— Amniotic Fluid Index
TERN
— intern
D25
— 25% dextrose injections
PNB
— Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
PPD
— Postpartum Depression
NKFA
— No Known Food Allergies
BSS
— Balanced Salt Solution
PALS
— Patient Advice and Liaison Services
DOC
— Document
OCT
— Oxytocin Challenge Test
ACR
— American College of Radiology
FLAIR
— fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging
LVAD
— Left Ventricular Assist Device
ALD
— alcoholic liver diseases
BMZ
— Basement Membrane Zone
ICT
— Inflammation of Connective Tissue
AL
— auris laeva
VAL
— Valine
DR
— dram
DDI
— Didanosine
LA
— Left Atrium
CRYO-AHF
— cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor
ICH
— Intracranial Hemorrhage
MEL
— Maximum Exposure Limit
ORU
— Organized Research Unit
FNH
— Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
WBI
— Whole Bowel Irrigation
ARR
— Absolute Risk Reduction
MARSA
— Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
PI
— Protease Inhibitor
HGPRTASE
— hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
MMEFR
— Maximal Mid-Expiratory Flow Rate
QOF
— Quality and Outcomes Framework
SFA
— Serum Folic Acid
ILE
— Isoleucine
RT
— Respiratory Therapy
ECI
— febris e causa ignota
MLC
— Mixed Lymphocyte Culture
OS
— orthopedic surgery
ITP
— idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
BRVO
— Branch retinal vein occlusion
V
— Valine
DVT
— Deep Venous Thrombosis
RCC
— Renal Cell Carcinoma
HF
— Heart Failure
WR
— Writer
EXP LAP
— exploratory laparotomy
TME
— Total Mesorectal Excision
MDE
— Major Depressive Episode
T
— teaspoon
CT SCAN
— computer-assisted tomography
SUI
— Stress Urinary Incontinence
CTA
— Computed Tomography Angiography (medical imaging)
5HIAA
— five hydroxy indole acetic acid
LAD
— Lymphadenopathy
PCNSL
— primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
LUL
— Left Upper Lobe
ASSN
— Association
NPQ
— Not Physically Qualified
RLL
— right lower lobe (lung)
CMV IGG
— cytomegalovirus IGG
PCS
— Post-Concussion Syndrome
MRDD
— Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
WKR
— WORKER
AZT
— azidothymidine
GHP
— Group Health Plan, Inc.
MRCOG
— Member Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
TURBT
— transurethral resection of bladder tumor
HP
— hot packs
FPL
— Flexor Pollicis Longus
ROM
— rupture of membranes
CCPD
— continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
ACL
— anticardiolipin
VLY
— Valley
SA
— Salvation Army
RGPG
— Retrograde Pyelogram
LYTES
— Electrolytes
IABP
— Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
IBS
— Irritable Bowel Syndrome
T3
— Triiodothyronine
TTR
— Transthyretin
DXR
— Digital X-Ray Radiogrammetry
RCT
— randomized controlled trial
ODP
— Ocean Drilling Program
HT
— Hypertension
PLHA
— People Living with HIV/AIDS
HB
— Heart Block
WASP
— Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
NST
— Non-Stress Test
PAH
— Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
UOP
— Urinary Output
LASIK
— laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (eye surgery)
FM
— Fetal Movement
AEM
— Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
TRALI
— transfusion-related acute lung injury
PCOS
— Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
APR
— Abdominoperineal Resection
FUO
— fever of unknown origin
CKMB
— creatinine kinase myocardial band
TIL
— Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
CT
— Calcitonin
SERM
— Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
ESES
— electrical status epilepticus in sleep
K
— cornea
LIBRN
— Librarian
BC
— Blood Culture
EMU
— Early Morning Urine
HL
— Hearing Level
GHRH
— Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
WN
— Well Nourished
MSAFP
— Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
#
— gauge
EXC
— Excision
K
— Lysine
G6PD
— Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
HTVD
— hypertensive vascular disease
CFC
— Chloroflourocarbon
IF
— Immunofluorescence
CDE
— Common Duct Exploration
DTS
— Delirium Tremens the Shakes
MEWDS
— Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
ADJ
— Adjunct
DIF
— Direct Immunofluorescence
6MP
— 6-mercaptopurine
FDP
— Serum-fibrin degradation products
AFB
— acid-fast bacillia
T4
— Thyroxine
B/O
— because of
AVN
— Atrioventricular Node
IIEF
— International Index of Erectile Function
ADC
— AIDS Dementia Complex
SHPT
— Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
BBP
— Blood-Borne Pathogen
PPT
— Precipitate
FOF
— Found on Floor
NLP
— No Light Perception (Ophthalmic)
KM
— Michaelis constant
PP
— Postprandial
BNF
— British National Formulary
NED
— no evidence of disease
SIBO
— Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
VC
— Vital Capacity (lung Function)
MLE
— Midline Episiotomy
/C
— with
QN
— Every night
PER VAG
— per vagina
POEM
— Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
5-HT
— 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
OBL
— OBLique
CORP
— Corporate
↑
— increased
EOB
— Edge of Bed
OFR
— Officer of the Federal Republic
OSM
— osmolarity
IUD
— Intra-Uterine Device
FERPA
— Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
COLL
— COLLege
MELD
— model for end-stage liver disease
STREPTO.
— Streptococcus
LOT
— Lotion
PTU
— Propylthiouracil
IVC
— Inspiratory Vital Capacity
ECON
— Economics
HONK
— HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
USO
— Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
SER
— Serine
FCR
— Flexor Carpi Radialis
POCT
— point-of-care test
CAD
— Computer-Aided Detection
AIIRB
— angiotensin II receptor antagonist
SGA
— small for gestational age
IVD
— Intervertebral Disc Disease
VEP
— Visual Evoked Potential
DILI
— drug-induced liver injury
DTA
— descending thoracic aorta
NSA
— no significant abnormality
FENA
— Fractional Excretion of Sodium
ALT
— Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
AHH
— aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
EKG
— electrocardiogram
S/A
— sugar and acetone
DRESS
— Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
HSG
— Hysterosalpingogram
UPSI
— Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
E
— Glutamic acid
LPL
— Lipoprotein Lipase
REE
— intake/resting energy expenditure
LAS
— Latin American Studies
PMDD
— Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
PTA
— Prior To Arrival
JSOE
— Jacob's School of Engineering
GT
— gastrostomy
BBB
— blood–brain barrier
PA
— posteroanterior
ATB
— According to antibiotic
TNTC
— Too Numerous To Mention
SN
— Skilled Nursing
ADHR
— autosomal-dominant hypophosphatemic rickets
LORTA
— Loss of Resistance to Air
BUD
— Budget
IEP
— Immunoelectrophoresis
AIIRA
— angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
K
— Kilometer
REC
— Recreation (ground)
CS
— Cesarean Section
BMC
— Bone Mineral Content
AP&M
— Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
LTG
— Low Tension Glaucoma
ACHE
— acetylcholine esterase
AQ
— Autism Quotient
HIS
— Histidine
VPC
— Ventricular Premature Contraction
EDRF
— endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
SPF
— Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
MDCT
— multidetector row computerized tomography
ITP
— Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
SERMS
— Selective estrogen receptor modulators
VS
— Versus Simulation
VLDL
— Very Low Density Lipoprotein
STNR
— Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
VGCC
— Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
LMWH
— Low molecular weight heparin(oid
IUGR
— intrauterine growth restriction
CRC
— Clinical Research Coordinator
ZN
— Zinc
PREP
— Prepare
CCNS
— Cell Cycle Non-Specific Drug. A type of medication used in chemotherapy.
NGB
— neurogenic bladder
MRM
— Modified Radical Mastectomy
CTAP
— CT during arterial portography
CREAT
— Creatinine
LPP
— Lichen Planopilaris
SLR
— Straight Leg Raise
JIA
— Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
NIDDM
— Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
STAT
— Statistical
CDFG
— California Department of Fish and Game's
AUR. DEXTRO.
— to right ear
TATTS
— tired all the time syndrome
ACC
— Accommodation
TV
— Tidal Volume
VO
— Voice Order
FRS
— Fellow of the Royal Society
NNBT
— Nelson Baker tube
NEAP
— Net Endogenous Acid Production
BBA
— bilateral breast augmentation
MM HG
— millimetre of mercury
TOL
— trial of labor
LGV
— Lymphogranuloma Venereum
ELECT
— Electric
ODC
— Ornithine Decarboxylase
NGU
— nongonococcal urethritis
CV
— Color Vision
NGN
— Next Generation Network
FNA
— fine needle aspiration biopsy
SCCA
— Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
VCUG
— Voiding Cystourethrogram
IVUS
— Intravascular Ultrasound
CAT
— Computed Axial Tomography
PNS
— Peripheral Nervous Systems
CSF
— colony stimulating factor
LAS
— Lymphadenopathy Syndrome
CT
— chest tube
COCP
— Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
TX
— Transplantation
GVHD
— chronic graft-versus-host-disease
ITU
— Intensive Treatment Unit
KO
— Keep Open
BSI
— Bodily Substance Isolation
RML
— right middle lobe (lung)
LGBT
— Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
IBC
— Inflammatory Breast Cancer
RIF
— Rifampin
NUC
— Nuclear
PAO
— Peak Acid Output
SEP
— Somatosensory Evoked Potential
OHL
— Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
TVT
— Tension-free Vaginal Tape
CT
— Computer Tomography
ER
— External Relations
ENG
— electronystagmography
NVA
— near visual acuity
MAOIS
— Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
BRAO
— Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
VAS
— Vibroacoustic Stimulation
ABC
— Abacavir
IIPP
— Injury & Illness Prevention Program
O
— Observation
RRD
— Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
AV
— Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
BC/BS
— Blue Cross/Blue Shield
UOSM
— Urine Osmolality
SHX
— surgical history
ABE
— Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
CRVO
— Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
AAALAC
— Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
PTD
— Permanent Total Disability
TRH
— thyrotropin-releasing hormone
#
— pounds
ECE
— Electrical & Computer Engineering
IPV
— Inactivated Polio Vaccine
GPI
— globus pallidus interna
CB
— Ciliary Body
MATS
— Military Air Transport Service
PERL
— Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive To Light
TIN
— Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
DKA
— Don't Know Anything
NK
— Natural Killer
SLN
— Sentinel Lymph Node
DFSA
— Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
ORT
— Oral Rehydration Therapy
CLARE
— Contact lens acute red eye
O
— objective
NTT
— nasotracheal tube
ID
— Intradermal
APD
— Afferent Pupillary Defect
ISIS
— Integrated Student Information System
MSAP
— Management Skills Assessment Program
EST
— Electroshock Therapy
IC
— Immune Complex
LPSOE
— Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
CRF/LRC/RB
— Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
CFU
— Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
MUD
— Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
BS
— breath sound
CVID
— Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders
ETEC
— Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli
LEEP
— Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
HND
— hemolytic disease of the newborn
RTV
— Ritonavir
VIT
— Vitamin
PKD
— Polycystic Kidney Disease
DCSSC
— diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
INSP
— Inspector
MEB
— Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
A.A.
— amino acids:
SPECT
— Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Technique
IVF-ET
— in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
PERLA
— pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodations
FAC
— Faculty
OAB
— Overactive Bladder Syndrome
ISDN
— Isosorbide Dinitrate
WWI
— Walking While Intoxicated (and Fell Over)
RICE
— Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. (For the treatment of certain leg and foot injuries.)
DGEMRIC
— gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
A
— Apical
BRAT
— The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
NOMI
— Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
MESH
— Medical subject headings
RMO
— Responsible Medical Officer
HRCT
— High-resolution computed tomography
HCL
— Hairy Cell Leukemia
EDH
— epidural hematoma
RSC
— Radiation Safety Committee
TOF
— tetralogy of Fallot
MV
— Minute Volume
FMP
— First Menstrual Period
VP
— Ventricular Peritoneal
IMA
— Inferior Mesenteric Artery
GBS
— Guillain–Barré syndrome
ARVD
— arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
CYSTO
— Cystoscopy
OD
— Occupational Disease
ALT
— argon laser trabececuloplasty
QS
— as much as needed
V/S
— Vital Signs
UNEX
— University Extension
BILAT EQ
— bilaterally equal
TST
— Tuberculin Skin Test
HLV
— Herpes-Like Virus
PROG
— Prognosis
NM
— Neuromuscular
PM
— Post Meridiem
TYR
— Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
CA
— Carbohydrate Antigen
LLETZ
— Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
BRT
— Body Restorative Therapy
P
— Post
DU
— Duodenal Ulcer
BML
— below measurable level/limit
EXP
— expired
MEN
— Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome
IR
— Insulin Resistance
P.V.
— per vagina
MAC
— Membrane Attack Complex
ARVC
— arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
CSII
— Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
SSSI
— Skin and Skin Structure Infection
RHUEPO
— Recombinant Human Erythropoietin
DT
— delirium tremen
WAT
— White Adipose Tissue
PC
— post cibum (after food)
PRACT
— practitioner
MSUD
— Maple Syrup Urine Disease
LTG
— Long Term Goal
ICAS
— Independent Complaints Advocacy Services
PNV
— prenatal vitamin
GLN
— Glutamine
LGM
— Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
ACCU
— Acute Coronary Care Unit
FES04
— iron sulfate
FFCM
— Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
AUD VIS
— Audio Visual
NV
— near vision
PM
— evening (before midnight)
HGH
— human growth hormone
CSR
— Customer Service Request
CAP
— Capsule
WCC
— Well Child Clinic
NON REP.
— do not repeat
VNA
— Visiting Nurse Association
NPL
— Neoplasm
IMB
— intermenstrual bleed
MTCT
— mother-to-child transmission
FLK
— funny-looking kid
PX
— Pneumothorax
EFM
— electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
HFO
— High Frequency Oscillator
SAC
— Short Arm Cast
NASH
— Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
GA
— general anaesthetic
CHT
— congenital hypothyroidism
SOM
— Serous Otitis Media
PLS
— Primary Lateral Sclerosis
PKP
— Penetrating Keratoplasty
SAN
— Sinoatrial Node
RRP
— Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
FD
— Fatal Dose
OC
— oral contraceptives
VRE
— vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium
BBB R
— right bundle branch block
STRKPR
— Storekeeper
HHMI
— Howard Hughes Medical Institute
ERT
— Enzyme Replacement Therapy
GDS
— Geriatric Depression Scale
VE
— Vaginal Examination
EMB
— Ethambutol
ERM
— Epiretinal Membrane
TMF
— Trial Master File
HIT
— Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
AVB
— Atrio-Ventricular Block
DDH
— developmental dysplasia of the hip joint
MRCPATH
— Member, Royal College of Pathologists
PHIL
— Philosophy
MET
— Methionine
DW
— dextrose in water
O/N
— Overnight
RS CELL
— Reed–Sternberg cell
BT
— Bleeding Time
BFS
— Business and Financial Services
RVT
— Renal Vein Thrombosis
AUR
— Acute Urinary Retention
UAC
— Umbilical Artery Catheter
GR COCCI
— gram positive cocci
SVG
— Saphenous Vein Graft
LWBS
— Left Without Being Seen
PRA
— Plasma Renin Activity
ICD
— International Classification of Diseases
HRV
— BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
XE
— Xenon
SURG
— Surgeon
STS
— Serological Test for Syphilis
PPD
— Packs Per Day
QDS
— quater die sumendum (to be taken four times daily)
EDV
— End-Diastolic Volume
CL
— Chloride
GA
— General Accounting
S3
— third heart sound
Q3H
— every three hours
ADM
— administrator
TIPS
— Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
BDI
— Beck Depression Inventory
DHR
— Dihydrorhodamine
FMRP
— fragile X mental retardation protein
CLIN LAB ADM
— Clinical Laboratory Administration
MS
— Morphine Sulphate
PR
— by rectum
DDH
— developmental hip dysplasia
LT
— Left
MONO-MONO
— monochorionic-monoamniotic twins
RHF
— rheumatoid factor
KUB
— Kidney, Urether and Bladder
DHF
— decompensated heart failure
HFRS
— Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
DHEA
— Dehydroepiandrosterone
EPS
— electrophysiology
PCP
— Phencyclidine
GCT
— Giant Cell Tumor
NVD
— nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
FACIL
— Facility
VTE
— Venous Thromboembolism Every
IJ
— Internal Jugular
TRAM FLAP
— transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
A&P
— anterior posterior
BM
— Bone Marrow
IGD
— Immunoglobulin D
DMR
— Diploma in Medical Radiology
CHAN
— Chancellor
UCRP
— University of California Retirement Plan
DQ
— developmental quotient
RT
— Route
BACT
— Bacteria
UA
— Unstable Angina
AVL
— An Automatic Vehicle Location
DISCH
— Discharge
FTI
— Free Thyroxine Index
WK
— Work
FOB
— Foot of Bed, father of baby
LBW
— Low Birth Weight
PKA
— protein kinase activity
TP
— Total Protein
TMT
— Treadmill Test
SE
— Sales Engineer
LLD
— Leg Length Discrepancy
PET
— Payroll Expense Transfer
HVD
— hypertension vascular disease
PHYSCT
— Physicist
PGCS
— Paediatric Glasgow Coma Scale
FAP
— Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
L/S
— lecithin to sphingomyeline
GGS
— Gastrografin swallow
DMT
— Dimethyltryptamine
TC
— Total Cholesterol
IGFBP-3
— insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-3
PCA
— Prostate Cancer
WS
— water-soluble
PAS
— para-aminosalicylic acid
HACE
— high-altitude cerebral edema
HVA
— homovanillic acid
XRT
— external radiation therapy
AC&BC
— air conduction and bone conduction, as in Weber test
TGV
— transposition of the great vessels
ESV
— End-Systolic Volume
CPPD
— Chest Percussion and Post Drainage
LM
— left main coronary artery
TPR
— temperature pulse respiratory
FEV1
— forced expiratory volume in one second
F&R
— Force And Rhythm
LCIS
— Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
I:E
— Inspiratory To Expiratory Ratio
AQ.
— water
S/I
— suicidal ideation
PPS
— Payroll Personnel System
PRV
— Polycythemia Rubra Vera
SIO
— Scripps Institutetution of Oceanography
RHG-CSF
— Recombinant Human Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor
SCA
— Spinocerebellar Ataxia
CHC
— Community Health Council
TCT
— thrombin clotting time
CAT/CT
— computed axial tomography / computed tomography
RPSGB
— Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
TCM
— Traditional Chinese Medicine
MERCH
— Merchandise
HAVS
— Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
ICAM-1
— In contrast, intercellular adhesion molecule-1
DCR
— Dacryocystorhinostomy
MSR
— Medical Science Research
PSYCH
— Psychology
DEPTL
— Departmental
NBTE
— nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis
ICA
— Intercollegiate Athletics
PLMS
— periodic limb movements of sleep
<
— caused by
HDCV
— Human Diploid Cell Vaccine
ALA
— Aminolevulinic Acid
MET
— Metabolic Equivalent
ESWL
— Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
PPV
— pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
KCCT
— Kaolin Cephalin Clotting Time
CM
— Centimetre
GBM
— Glomerular Basement Membrane
@
— each
EHEC
— Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
COSHH
— Committee on Substances Hazardous to Health
PROCTO
— Proctoscopy
AMAS
— antimitochondrial antibodies
IFOPAL
— Index, Fund Organization, Program, Account, Location
G6PD
— Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
IDIF
— Indirect Immunofluorescence
FRCOG
— Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
BCG
— Bacille Calmette-Guerine
PSC
— Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (liver disease)
RIMA
— Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase Type a
CMG
— Cystometrogram
B I
— Billroth I gastrectomy
SLUD
— Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation
CONC
— concentrate
MCL
— midclavicular line
EPITH
— epithelial
ICP-MS
— inductively-coupled plasma-mass spectrometry
GTD
— Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
OFR
— Officer Fitness Report
ASO
— antistreptolysin o
PICU
— paediatric intensive care unit
TEF
— Tracheoesophageal Fistula
PLIF
— Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
TAPVR
— Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
ANC
— absolute neutrophils count
WPC
— washed packed cells
LIJ
— Left Internal Jugular
AHF
— Antihemophilic Factor
V/Q
— Ventilation/Perfusion
AMAS
— Audit and Management Advisory Services
ORSA
— Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Operations Research Society Of America
EMDAS
— encephalomyoduroarteriosynangiosis
HIB
— Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
V&A
— vagotomy and antrectomy
V
— Vent
MAR
— Marine
AF-AFP
— amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
VW
— Vessel Wall
QS
— a sufficient amount
SSPE
— Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
HLHS
— Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
EOG
— Electro-Oculogram
BIO
— Biology
ESL
— extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (also ESWL)
NEO
— New Employee Orientation
KA
— ketoacidosis
PEX
— Plasma Exchange
TUNA
— Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate
NG TUBE
— nasogastric tube
NCS
— Nerve Conduction Study
NSTEMI
— non ST Segment Myocardial Infarction
PND
— Postnasal Drip
MBL
— Mannose-Binding Lectin
LGI
— Low Gastrointestinal
SAR
— Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
HACEK
— acronym for a group of bacteria that are a frequent cause of endocarditis in children
COX-2
— cyclooxygenase 2
ACAD SVCS
— Academic Services
FNC
— Full nursing care
KT
— kinesio therapy
HAE
— Hereditary Angioedema
DMD
— Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
BK
— Bradykinin
EMC
— encephalomyocarditis virus
PCNL
— Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
CCDC
— Consultant in Communicable Disease Control
T
— Threonine (amino acid)
N/C
— nasal cannula
VDSA
— Voluntary Data Sharing Agreement
EMDA
— electromotive drug administration
LV
— left ventricle of the heart
CIRC
— Circumcision Information Resource Centre
UBT
— Urea Breath Test
MID
— Multi-Infarct Dementia
NEURO
— Neurology
DIS
— Disease
UCRS
— University of California Retirement System
GPCL
— gas permeable contact lens
LFHOM
— Licensed Associate of the Faculty of Homeopathy
CULT
— culture
HFNEF
— heart failure with a normal ejection fraction
PZA
— Pyrazinamide
MDD
— Major Depressive Disorderb
COHB
— Carboxyhemoglobin
MMR
— measles, mumps, and rubella
EKG
— Electrocardiograph (Instrument)
PLAT
— tissue plasminogen activator
SCLC
— Small Cell Lung Cancer
PHTLS
— Prehospital Trauma Life Support
PM
— Polymyositis
AIP
— Academic Internship Program
MCAD
— Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
FPB
— Flexor Pollicis Brevis
TBI
— total body irradiation
UCHD
— Usual Childhood Diseases
SNB
— Sentinel Node Biopsy
BC
— bone conduction
HBCAG
— Hepatitis B Core Antigen
CLN NUTRIT
— Clinical Nutrition
PERS
— Person
LAR
— Legally Acceptable Representative
NK CELLS
— natural killer cells
LL
— Lower Level
ANI RESC
— Animal Resources
SEN
— subependymal nodule
PEDS
— Pediatrics
ASO
— antistreptolysin-O
/A
— before
LTAC
— Long-Term Acute Care
IMID
— Immunomodulatory Drug
BOW
— bag of water
NUR
— Nurse
SARC
— Sarcoidosis
VIT
— Vitreous
TTO
— Technology Transfer Office
=
— Equals" or "Complete Transformation
HBF
— fetal hemoglobin
ASCUS
— Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
FNAC
— fine-needle aspiration cytology
INS
— Insurance
HBIG
— Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
ASIA
— American Spinal Injury Association
CSE
— Computer Science & Engineering
LVPO
— Low Value Purchase Order
MCHORTH
— Master of Orthopaedic Surgery
CADASIL
— Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
MGN
— Membranous Glomerulonephritis
FOS
— Full of Stool
HIST
— History
GR
— Glucocorticoid Receptor
CMV
— controlled mechanical ventilation
MUS
— MUSeum
TBG
— Thyroxine Binding Globulin
IUD
— intrauterine death
VZV
— Varicella-Zoster Virus
DOZ
— Dozen
BR
— Bed Rest
VOS
— Vision Left Eye
FRCPSYCH
— Fellow Royal College of Psychiatrists
TENS
— placebo-transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
MMI
— Maximum Medical Improvement
CKMB
— MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase
LHRHA
— luteinising hormone-releasing hormone agonist
SW
— Stab Wound
SNP
— Sodium Nitroprusside
LASH
— left anterior superior hemiblock
LAP
— Laparotomy
SUCCED
— succedaneous
AMES
— Applied Mechanics and Engineering Sciences
CRYO
— cryoprecipitate
SP.GR.
— Specific Gravity
KJ
— Knee Jerk
SCL
— Soft Contact Lens
PAF
— platelet activating factor
STEC
— Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli
DCL
— diffusing capacity of the lung
S.C.
— subcutaneous
H&H
— Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
AHT
— antihyaluronic acid test
FIN ADM
— Financial Administration
SCOPE
— microscope or endoscope
BHR
— Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness
MMED
— Master of Medicine
WPW
— Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
BVP
— biventricular pacing
VP
— venous pressure
MRU
— Multicampus Research Unit
TX
— Therapy (medical)
CUST
— Customer
PRP
— Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
LCHAD
— Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase
WD
— Well Developed
GVL
— graft versus leukemia
NC
— nasal cannula
ZE
— Zollinger-Ellison
NEC
— Necrotizing Enterocolitis
WK
— Weak
ICSI
— Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
TEM
— Transmission Electron Microscope
VS
— Versus Star
RVR
— rapid ventricular rate
GVHD,
— graft-versus-host disease
PPH
— Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
WOI
— without incident
5HTP
— five hydroxy tryptophan
HSV
— Highly Selective Vagotomy
PD
— Postural Drainage
WD/WN
— well-developed, well-nourished
MFOM
— Member Faculty of Occupational Medicine
AEA
— above-elbow amputation
PDE
— Phosphodiesterase
PAP
— Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
CEA
— Carcinoembryonic Antigen
TIA
— Transient Ischaemic Attack
ZIFT
— Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
AUR. LAEV
— to left ear
MB BS
— Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
PTHRP
— Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein
RCR
— Rotator Cuff Repair
ET
— Esotropia
HSC
— human chorionic somatomammotropin
NRTI
— Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
PTC
— Pseudotumor Cerebri
GPT
— transaminase/glutamic-pyruvic transaminase
HCF
— Healthcare Facility
SO
— Superior Oblique
LBO
— Large Bowel Obstruction
ECHO
— Etoposide, Cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin, And Vincristine
STOP
— Surgical Termination of Pregnancy
DVA
— Distance Visual Acuity
MAND
— mandibular
S1
— First Heart Sound
DCP-REG
— Defined Contribution Plan Regular
VT
— Very Terminal
FNAB
— fine-needle aspiration biopsy
GMC
— General Medical Condition
FC
— foley catheter
ACMS
— Academic Computing and Media Services
OES
— Occupational Exposure Standard
A&P
— assessment and plans
B/K
— Below Knee
PMD
— Primary Medical Doctor
TGA
— transposition of the great arteries
PR
— Prothrombin Ratio
TP
— Tuberculin Precipitation
RFVIIA
— recombinant activated factor VIIa
TRACH
— tracheostomy
NNRTI
— Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
POS
— Point-Of-Service
OTC
— Office Telephone Contact
EM
— Erythema multiforme
CT
— Counterterrorism
LTK
— Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
LR
— lateral rectus
PRO
— Proline
ASCA
— anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies
OME
— otitis media with effusion
LA
— local anaesthetic
POD
— post-op day
TEP
— Teacher Education Program
H2O
— Headwaters to Ocean
SED
— Sedimentation Rate
SCID
— SEVERE COMBINED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY
GEST
— gestation
Q.V.
— as much as you please
FPR
— False Positive Rate
AIO
— Ambulance Incident Officer
FP
— Feature Package
FISC
— Fiscal
UPD
— Uniparental Disomy
PLZ
— Plaza
CBS
— Chronic Brain Syndrome
MT
— metatarsal
EDD
— estimated date of delivery
SP
— Status Post
FOR
— Foreign
DHT
— DiHydroTestosterone
REI
— Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
ANTI-
— refers to an antibody to the suffixed antigen
FSH
— Follicular Stimulating Hormone
SOOB
— Send Out of bed
SPECT
— single-photon emission computed tomography
VIS
— Visual
PERLA
— Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
ITER
— International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor
SCFE
— Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
ASCVD
— arteriosclerotic vascular disease
U/O
— under observation for, urine output
HCTZ
— Hydrochlorothiazide
CRAO
— Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
OB
— Occult Blood
EOC
— Emergency Operating Center
ZOOL
— Zoology
TTMT
— thallium treadmill test
ASW
— Approved Social Worker
OR
— Odds Ratio
CMACE
— Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries
MIO
— Medical Incident Officer
ODC
— Ornithine Decarboxylase Constitutive
PO
— per oral
URO
— Urology
BT
— Bowel Tones
RA
— Refractory Anemia
CPM
— continuous passive movement
AA.
— Arteria
FRCPATH
— Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists
TG
— Thyroglobulin
Q.I.D.
— four times each day
TRAM
— transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
INF(-α/-β/-γ)
— interferons -α/-β/-γ
VTEC
— verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli, also known as enterohaemorrhagic E. coli
PAIR
— Puncture Aspiration Injection Reaspiration
VSR
— ventricular septal rupture
CAL/OSHA
— California Division of Occupational Safety and Health
LOF
— Leakage of Fluid
CR
— centric relation
SSC
— Stainless Steel Crown
PVS
— Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
DRCPATH
— Diploma Royal College of Pathologists
LES
— Lupus Erythematosus Systemicus
PHQ
— Patient Health Questionnaire
AFFL
— Affiliate/Affiliation
SAA
— Staff Affirmative Action
TNM
— Tumor, Node, Metastases
SI
— Sacroiliac Joint
RECP
— Reception
CABP
— coronary artery bypass procedure
SIGN
— Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (similar to the English NICE)
PDR
— Physicians'Desk Reference
HN
— hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein
HAI
— Hepatic Arterial Infusion
O
— Morally Offensive
SAED
— SemiAutomatic External Defibrillator
MOABS
— Monoclonal Antibodies
AFNTR
— acute febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction
WMRS
— White Mountain Research Station
OCNA
— Orthopedic Clinics of North America
FPM
— Family and Preventive Medicine
HNPCC
— Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer
IAA
— Insulin Autoantibody
DIPERTE
— diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus
FIBD
— found in bed dead
HLA
— histocompatibility locus antigen
MCH
— Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin
MU
— milliunit
SEC
— seconds
LDRSHP
— Leadership
CALIT2
— California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
IOF
— International Operation Forces
A/P
— assessment/plan
ICDS
— Integrated Child Development Services Program
AUX
— Auxilliary
RBP
— retinol:retinol-binding protein
SCLE
— Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
PA
— Pulmonary Artery
EUP
— Extrauterine Pregnancy
↓
— decreased
POSE
— primary obesity surgery, endoscopic
CQC
— Care Quality Commission
N/V
— nausea and vomiting
TENS
— Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
TAT
— thematic apperception test
AECG
— ambulatory electrocardiography
AGRC
— Academic Geriatric Resource Center
MPD
— Main Pancreatic Duct
IABP
— intra-aortic balloon pump counterpulsation
GRSMN
— Groundsman
DOBST
— Diploma in Obstetrics
PDL
— Pulsed Dye Laser
LT
— heat-labile enterotoxin of Escherichia coli
ACCOM
— Accommodation
ND
— (examination) not done
TR
— Tricuspid Regurgitation
LING
— Linguistics
LDL-C
— low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
IPMN
— Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
FDSVCS
— Food Services
BZD
— Benzodiazepine
TBSE
— Total Body Skin Examination
T&S
— Type and Screen Blood
HCRA
— Health Care Reimbursement Account
ENG
— electronystagmogram
ALK
— Alkaline
MUP
— melanoma of unknown primary source
HYD LAB
— Hydraulic Laboratory
CCR
— California Code of Regulations
JVD
— Jugular Venous Distension
MFCPU
— multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis
GHS
— Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
HPV
— Human Papiloma Virus
MUPS
— Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Symptoms)
MS
— Mental Status
ICCU
— intensive cardiac care unit
NAAT
— nuclear acid amplification test
CMD
— cystic medial degeneration
PMR
— Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization
CAGS
— Coronary Artery Graft Surgery
C2
— axis – second cervical vertebra of the spine
HVLT
— high-velocity lead therapy
VX
— Vertex
EMC
— Ensephalomyocarditis
AC
— Academic
REM
— Roentgen Equivalent Man (Unit of Dose Equivalent)
ON
— every night
MCIS
— Medical Center Information Systems
GOD
— Glucose Oxidase
FPG
— Fasting Plasma Glucose
LGIB
— lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding
MVO2
— mixed venous oxygen concentration
CCCU
— critical coronary care unit
HOOF
— Home Oxygen Order Forms
KUB
— Kidney Ureters Bladder
V
— Vitreous
PRO
— Professional
EADA
— Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
ICD
— Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
CRL
— crown to rump length
DIC
— disseminated intravascular clotting syndrome
EMPL HLTH
— Employee Health Services
NVD
— neck venous distention
PEN
— Penicillin
FRCGP
— Fellow Royal College of General Practitioners
DARWIN
— Data Repository and Windows to Information
IDL
— indirect laryngoscopy
AUH
— auditory hallucinations
SERT
— Serotonin Transporter Protein
HH
— Home Health Care
FDIU
— Fetal Demise in Utero
N/S
— normal saline
WPC
— Word Processing Center
NPD
— Nightly Peritoneal Dialysis
CERT
— Center for Environmental Research and Training
C/C/E
— clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
MRCS
— Member Royal College of Surgeons
PACG
— Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
FRCR
— Fellow, Royal College of Radiologists
PSC
— Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
MCLINPSYCHOL
— Master of Clinical Psychology
LX OF CH
— laxative of choice
CFA
— Colonization Factor Antigen
EPACT
— electronic Prescribing Analysis and Cost Tool
JCI
— Journal of Clinical Investigation
PCC
— Patient Care Coordinator
EPEC
— Enteropathogenic Escherichia Coli
ARRS
— American Roentgen Ray Society
VOD
— Volume of Distribution
HCG
— human chorionic gonadotrophin
PAMP
— Pulmonary artery mean pressure
ECLS
— Extracorporeal Life Support
NARC
— Narcotics
SAH
— Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
RMR
— right medial rectus
CER
— Control Event Rate
SE
— side effects
POS
— Positively Outrageous Service
M3
— Cubic Metre
ACP
— Animal Care Program
RCT
— randomised controlled trial
PA
— periapical
DFM
— Diploma in Forensic Medicine
BRM
— immunomodulators/biologic response modifiers
TFTS
— thyroid function tests
HALE
— index--Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy
I&O
— inputs and outputs
OCGA
— Office of Contract and Grant Administration
PML
— Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
ACBS
— Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances
MC
— Metacarpal
CNCB
— Center for Neural Circuits and Behavior
D/W
— dextrose in water
PEL
— Permissible Exposure Level
GM-CSF
— granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor
MRSA
— Methicillin-resistant ''Staphylococcus aureus''
PP
— pulsus paradoxus
MSGR
— Messenger
TYM
— Test Your Memory
ALG
— Antilymphocytic globulin
D&A
— discission and aspiration
DAT
— Direct Antiglobulin Tests
ATNR
— asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
SCA
— Sickle Cell Anemia
DS
— Doctor of Surgery
SUPNMR
— supernumerary tooth
VAS
— visual analog scales
PARA I
— indicating a woman with one child (partus = birth
CMRR
— Center for Magnetic Recording Research
CUC
— Chronic Ulcerative Colitis
AMNIO
— Amniocentesis
LP
— light perception
BBMF
— bone break, me fix
APL
— abductor pollicis longus muscle
PAO2
— alveolar oxygen
COEM
— Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine
ENG
— ENGLISH LOCKHEED
EPRO
— Electronic Patient Reported Outcomes
DBS
— deep brain stimulation
LA
— local anesthetic
SK
— Streptokinase
PPM
— Policy & Procedure Manual
PRP
— Panretinal Photocoagulation
GREG
— guideline recommendation and evidence grading
DIST
— Distribution
RSV
— Reserve
OI
— opportunistic infections
NEU
— neurology
ENGNG
— Engineering
HFMD
— Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
FF
— fundus firm
Q.L.
— as much as you like
PS
— Pressure Support
LCA
— Left Coronary Artery
DPM
— Diploma in Psychological Medicine
MIRECC
— Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
COX-1
— Cyclooxygenase 1
CBO
— Campus Budget Office
ESI
— Environment and Sustainability Initiative
NIDDM
— non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
BAO
— Basic Acid Output
ESHAP
— etoposide, cisplatin, cytarabine, methylprednisolone
GVH
— Graft Versus Host
AMH
— antimüllerian hormone
CPKMB
— creatine phosphokinase heart
DLE
— Disseminated Lupus Erythematosus
VLDL
— very low-density lipoprotein
CHART
— continuous hyperfractionated accelerated radiotherapy
JVP
— Jugular Venous Pulse
TRANSLTR
— Translator Supercomputer
LOD
— Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling
PTHC
— Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography
AVJRT
— atrioventricular junctional re-entry tachycardia
FAMM
— Familial Atypical Mole and Melanoma
SOE
— Security of Employment
SLUD
— Salivation
DP
— Dorsalis Pedis
MSDU
— medical surgical day unit
CYTOTECH
— Cytotechnology
SGB
— Stellate ganglion blockade
CCIS
— Center for Comparative Immigration Studies
MSU
— Mid-Stream Specimen of Urine
A-T
— ataxia-telangiectasia
OSTEO
— Osteomyelitis
AAF
— African American Female
UIH
— University of Illinois Hospital
ON
— omni nocte (every night)
CES
— Cauda Equina Syndrome
FFHOM
— Fellow of the Faculty of Homeopathy
NAFLD
— Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
A/O
— anterior oblique
SSPSS
— Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
PVS
— Plummer-Vinson syndrome
VUR
— Vesicoureteral Reflux
CASR
— calcium-sensitive receptor
AC
— Assist Control (ventilation)
WS
— Waardenburg Syndrome
IMM
— intramyometrial
VPAP
— Variable Positive Airway Pressure
SAF
— Safety
ATRA
— Trans Retinoic Acid
PIE
— Period of Initial Eligibility
IOD
— Integrative Oceanography Division
AVNT
— Atrioventricular Nodal Tachycardia
DECID
— deciduous or primary
SA
— Small Animal
BVM
— Bag-Valve-Mask system
DS
— disease
NA
— Nursing Assistant
CFU
— Colony-Forming Unit
SNV
— Sin Nombre Virus
PCOS
— Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
RR
— Relative risk of death
VDRL
— Venereal Diseases Research Laboratory
HEOA
— Higher Education Opportunity Act
SMR
— Submucous Resection
RNY
— Roux-en-Y anastomosis
PDL
— Periodontal Ligament
SMA
— Sequential Multiple Analyser
A&PS
— Auxiliary & Plant Services
TGF
— Tumor Growth Factor
LSA
— lichen sclerosus et atrophieus
JP
— Jackson-Pratt {drain}
AHR
— airway hyper-reactivity
MVPS
— Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome
SMN
— Statement of Medical Necessity
LB
— large bowel
DCBE
— Double Contrast Barium Enema Examination (gastroenterology)
DIS
— Disease Intervention Specialist
IMV
— Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
GRAV I
— gravidity = 1
BRI
— building-related illness
CHM
— Commission on Human Medicines
TSHR-AB
— thyrotropin-receptor antibody
AUTH
— Authorization and Account Codes
PAL
— posterior axillary line
HBA1C
— glycosylated hemoglobin
CAPS
— catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome
GABHS
— group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus
SVD
— simple vertex delivery
P&L
— Psychology & Linguistics Building
FTA
— Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies
SNAP
— Streamlined Noncompeting Award Process
SR
— Superior Rectus (eye muscle)
EPSES
— extra-pyramidal side-effects
DIET
— Dietary Intervention: Evaluation of Technology
L&R
— Left and Right
HTPA
— hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
POP
— Pain on Palpation
NATHNAC
— National Travel Health Network and Centre
RT
— Respiratory Technician
E
— electrolytes
CSSC
— Chemical Safety and Surveillance Committee
ASOT
— antistreptolysin-O titre
PH
— hydrogen ion concentration
H.S.
— hour of sleep
STREP.
— streptococcus
SBRT
— Stereostatic Body Radiation Therapy
Q.D.
— daily
BIOCHEM
— Biochemistry
IO
— intraosseous infusion
VENT
— Ventilator
TBSA
— Total Burn Surface Area
M.A.
— medical assistant
NTP
— Nortriptyline
AQ. DIST.
— distilled water
EOM
— Extraocular Movement
NESP
— Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein
CMBB
— Center for Marine Biotechnology & Biomedecine
RECD
— Record
PDD
— Pervasive Development Disorder
IMI
— intramuscular injection
COOR
— Coordinator
CAT
— Computerized Tomography Scan
CLIN ENGRG
— Clinical Engineering
PND
— Post Nasal Drainage
/P
— after
RUG
— Retrograde Urethrogram
RAD
— Right Axis Deviation
CDI
— cranial diabetes insipidus
LHAT
— Laboratory Hazard Assessment Tool
NT
— Not Tested
XDR
— extremely drug resistant
MR SCAN
— magnetic resonance scan
MO
— Monocyte
TD/IPV
— tetanus, diphtheria and polio
VLDL
— Very-Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
CDH
— Congenital Dislocated Hip
PEG
— Pneumoencephalogram
MSP
— Medical Service Plan
OPA
— Oropharyngeal Airway
DEXA
— dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
IGPP
— Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics
URA
— Unilateral Renal Agenesis
TRT
— Testosterone Replacement Therapy
EBU I
— Engineering Building, Unit 1
MS-AFP
— Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
PNM
— Perinatal Mortality (statistic)
CLC
— corpus luteum cyst
APL
— Antiphospholipid
EDM
— esophageal Doppler monitor
CHD
— Center for Human Development
ARBI
— Alcohol Related Brain Injury
BIVAD
— bilateral ventricular assist device
IMPRV
— Improvement
AJCC
— American Joint Committee on Cancer's
P.T.
— physical therapy, posterior tibal artery pulse
HIDA
— Hepatobiliary Imino-Diacetic Acid
VED
— Vacuum Erection Device
PTSS
— Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome
VCTC
— voluntary counselling and testing centers
HH
— Hiatus Hernia
FM
— face mask
PCVC
— percutaneous central vein catheter
FCC
— Family Centered Care
D
— Dose
CGA
— Contract and Grant Administration
CCCC
— Center for Clouds Chemistry and Climate
HPA CHAPD
— HPA Chemical Hazards and Poisons Division
BOT
— base of tongue
PERF
— Perforation
NOIDS
— Notifications of Infectious Diseases
FRCA
— Fellow Royal College of Anaesthetists
HRCT
— High-resolution CT
BLDG
— bleeding
UHS
— University Health Service
VS
— Versus System
SC PREP
— sickle cell prep
SLS
— Student Legal Services
AIH
— artificial insemination by husband
LCPD
— Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
IP
— interphalangeal joint[disambiguation needed]
SG CATH
— Swan–Ganz catheter
SQ
— SQuamous
DI
— Direct Index
CREATE
— Center for Research on Educational Equity, Assessment, and Teaching Excellence
CARCINO
— Carcinogenesis
HIFU
— high-intensity focused ultrasound
F/C
— film-coated
CAS
— Cashier
SPEP
— Serum Protein Electrophoresis
LRC
— Lipid Research Clinic
E3
— Estriol
PDVT
— Postoperative Deep-Vein Thrombosis
AMAL
— Amalgam
CPT
— Chest Physical Therapy
CRYO
— cryosurgery
DPH
— Diploma in Public Health
ACTH
— adrenocorticotrophic hormone
CPPD
— calcium pyrophosphate, cyclic perimenstrual pain and discomfort
FDP
— Federal Demonstration Project
GUM
— genitourinary medicine
UIPD
— University of Illinois Police Department
AICD
— automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
G-CSF
— Granulocyte colony-stimulating factors
MDT
— multidrug therapy
HPU
— Health Protection Unit
MET
— metastasis
EIEC
— Enteroinvasive Escherichia Coli
Δ
— diagnosis;
RDS
— Retiree Drug Subsidy
CRCA
— Center for Research in Computing and the Arts
LADC
— Left Anterior Descending Coronary
PMHX
— Prior/Previous Medical History
POSM
— Plasma Osmolality
BOI
— Born on Island
PAOD
— Peripheral Artery Occlusive Disease
BMP
— Blood Metabolic Profile
HAA
— Hearing Aid Amplifier
BM
— Black Male
EAF
— enteric adherence factor
ENVIR
— Environment
ESC
— Escort
BAN
— British Approved Names (see USP Dictionary)
CLDP
— Catastrophic Leave Donation Program
NABSA
— nucleic acid sequence-based amplification technique
OIA
— Office of International Affairs
RADIOL
— Radiology
FC
— finger counting
EOP/RS
— Educational Opportunity Program/Relations with Schools
OPHTH
— Ophthalmology
PCO2
— carbon dioxide pressure
FF
— filtration fraction
HCA
— Healthcare Associated, as in HCA-CDI
FUDS
— Formerly Used Defense Sites
ACAD AFFRS
— Academic Affairs
EDB
— Employee Data Base
ACT
— Administrative Computing and Telecommunications
BPSA
— Business Process Self-Assessment
WH
— Well Hydrated
EBM
— Evidence-Based Medicine
DOE
— dyspne on exdrtion
JIMO
— Joint Institute for Marine Observations
C
— Celcius
AT
— antithrombin III
OCC
— Occupational Character Class
EIA
— External Iliac Artery
SMO
— Standing Medical Orders
CAMS
— Campus Asset Management System
TDAP
— tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis combined vaccine
QPM
— quaque die post meridiem (every day after noon)
H
— Height
IFIS
— Integrated Financial Information Services
C1
— Atlas
IFOP
— Index, Fund, Organization, Program
MSSA
— meticillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus
MUA
— Manipulation Under Anaesthetic
ICH
— intracerebral hemorrhage
APPLIC.
— applicandus
EOY
— Employee of the Year
GDM
— Gestational Diabetes Melitus
ESPP
— Extended Studies and Public Programs
MICA
— Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser
ENPET
— Electronic Non-Payroll Expense Transfer
NAC
— n-acetyl cysteine
AIR
— Anterior Interval Release
OAF
— osteoclast activating factor
DL
— decilitre
LA
— Lupus Anticoagulant
CCS
— Center for Coastal Studies
Q.D.S.
— four times each day
HRN
— High Risk Nursery
FDG-PET
— fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography
MTBI
— Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
LEC
— Lupus erythematosus cell
RIMA
— reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A
HDV
— anti-hepatitis D virus
APR
— Abdominal Peritoneal Resection
MOB
— mother of baby
PREOP
— Preoperative
COP
— cryptogenic organizing pneumonitis
FEM
— Female
CMS
— Circulation
HDV
— hepatitis D virus infection
HEV
— hepatitis virus
OAC
— Office of Academic Computing
>
— causes
NCC
— noncompaction cardiomyopathy
IRMA
— intraretinal microvascular abnormality
ASC
— Associate in Science (degree)
ADN
— adnexae
POAG
— Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
SLC
— Short Leg Cast
MAC
— Mycobacterium Avium Complex (medicine)
NEUROSURG
— neurosurgery
M/C
— mail code
CPA
— Costophrenic angle
LCMV
— Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
IGA
— Immunoglobulin A
HC
— home care
ASD
— Autistic Spectrum Disorder
HSV
— anti-herpes simplex virus
CLL
— Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia
DCCT
— Diabetes Control And Complication Trials
MM
— myeloid metaplasia
DPATH
— Diploma in Pathology
JEV
— Japanese encephalitis virus
AAM
— African American Male
DS2
— Disclosure Statement
MHW
— Mental Health Worker
PTD
— preterm delivery
FA
— Fluorescein Angiogramic
LDH
— lactic dehydrogenase
DHL
— diffuse histocytic lymphoma
EPFIP
— electronic Prescribing and Financial Information for Practices
WBRT
— whole-brain radiotherapy treatment
CVF
— confrontational visual field
F&A
— facilities & administration
PAD
— Peripheral Arterial Disease
MC
— Medical Center
CG
— cholecystogram
CDMR
— cesarean delivery on maternal request
UHA
— Urey Hall Annex
SYM
— Symptoms
RT
— respiratory tract
EAEC
— enteroadhesive Escherichia coli
RARS
— refractory anaemia with ringed sideroblasts
AUR.
— ear
DT
— Diphtheria-Tetanus
PMD
— Private Medical Doctor
WBCS
— White Blood Cells
COG SCI
— Cognitive Science
AF
— anterior fontanel
CDJ
— cemento-enamel junction
C
— Gl With Glasses
QUAL
— Qualitative
TUMT
— TransUrethral Microwave Thermotherapy
T3RU
— tri-iodothryonine resin uptake
AQ. GEL.
— cold water
WLH
— Warren Lecture Hall
EPH
— Oedema, proteinuria, hypertension
LACIS
— lacunar infarcts
PHACO
— Phacoemulsification
EB
— epidermolysis bullosa
MRCPSYCH
— Member Royal College of Psychiatrists
NSB
— Natural Science Building
DIPH
— diphtheria
MED/PHARM
— Medicine/Pharmacology
CHM
— Chairman
THC
— Tetrahydrocannabinol
LAUP
— laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty
PET
— pressure equalization tube
KS
— Kartagener Syndrome
HPA
— hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
POT
— Plan of Treatment
ESS
— empty sella syndrome
EMUL
— Emulsion
AQ. CALID.
— warm or hot water
E4
— estetrol
ANA
— Advanced Network Analyst
IGE
— anti-immunoglobulin E
NAME
— naevi, atrial myxoma, myxoid neurofibroma and ephilides
TDS
— ter die sumendum (to be taken three days daily)
EXT STUD
— Extended Studies
CFHS
— Child/Family Health Studies
ON
— Optic Nerve
FFA
— Fellow Faculty of Anaesthetists
PCT
— progesterone challenge test
SPT
— Single Path Transport (video streaming)
BIOMED LIB
— Biomedical Library
CCA
— Calcium Channel Antagonist
ECMO
— Extra Coprial Membrane Oxygenation
NBIA
— Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumulation
ORA
— Office of Research Affairs
NST
— Nonstress Tests
VIS
— Visitor
FL VOL
— fluid volume
MHC
— Mental Health Center
FRCOPHTH
— Fellow Royal College of Ophthalmology
EOS
— eosinophils
CLIN SVCS
— Clinical Services Administration
FUE
— Follicular Unit Extraction
HMGR
— 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA reductase
WBH-DTI
— whole-brain histogram of diffusion tensor imaging
EVAR
— endovascular aortic repair
RTAD
— Return to Active Duty
MPD(S)
— myeloproliferative disease(s
FFR
— Fellow Faculty of Radiologists
MICROBIOL
— Microbiology
CLAS
— classification
GLUC
— glucose
DTB
— Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin
HL
— Hepatic Lipase
PUNS
— Patient's Unmet Needs
UCTD
— Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
MBRD
— Marine Biology Research Division
SHBG
— sex hormone-binding globulin
HC
— Hydrocortisone
STN
— SubThalamic Nucleus
MENC
— meningitis C
CCAA
— California Collegiate Athletic Association
MRCGP
— Member, Royal College of General Practitioners
TR
— Tincture
FFDM
— full-field digital mammography
MCR
— Major Cytogenetic Remission
EMD
— Early Morning Discovery
SV
— seminal vesicle
STS
— Shipboard Technical Support
DDSS
— Divisional Dean/Social Sciences
STIP
— Short-Term Investment Pool
LJV DR
— La Jolla Village Drive
NHL
— non-Hodgkin lymphomata
ERC
— Eleanor Roosevelt College
EER
— Experimental Event Rate
QALY
— Quality-adjusted Life Year
M/E
— microscopic examination
HMS
— hyperreactive malarial splenomegaly
HAPE
— high-altitude pulmonary edema
VMRF
— Veterans Medical Research Foundation
AUR
— Association of University Radiologists
COT
— Consultation Observation Tool
FVE
— Forced Volume, Expiratory
MUSE
— Medicated Urethral System for Erections
G
— gravidity
HERC
— Human Exposure Review Committee
OMIM
— Online Mendelian Inheritence in Man
PP
— Postpartum
HCOP
— Health Career Opportunity Program
ZDV
— Zidovudine
CRS/NEWSPPR
— Courses by Newspaper
HELP
— hypertension, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets (syndrome)
DS
— diagnosis
PTP
— Posterior Tibial Pulse
MVOPC
— Mission Valley Outpatient Center
ABOG
— Academic Business Officer Group
MFHOM
— Member of the Faculty of Homeopathy
WPW
— Wolff-Parkinson-White-Syndrom
SOL
— Solutions in Organisations Linkup
LA
— lymphadenopathy
JCV
— Jc Virus
HMG/COA
— hydroxymethylglutaryl-co-enzyme A
LNG
— Levonorgestrel
RAEB
— refractory anaemia with excess blasts
SAUBS
— Student Account and University Billing Services
NIV
— non-invasive ventilation
NPTAC
— no previous tracing available for comparison
GOMER
— get outta my ER
AIN
— Allergic Interstitial Nephritis
D/O
— died of, disorder
HF
— Hispanic Female
IUFD
— intrauterine foetal demise
DABA
— dual action bone agent
STRUCT
— Structure
PCB
— postcoital bleeding
NKHC
— Non-Ketotic Hyperglycemic Coma
TVH
— Transvaginal hysterectomy
BCG
— bacille Calmette–Guérin
TOT
— Transobturator Tape
FOB
— Fiber Optic Bronchoscopy
HM
— hand movements
SCHIN
— Sowerby Centre for Health Informatics at Newcastle
OSHPP
— Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention and Policy
PAPS
— Primary antiphospholipid syndrome
DTAP
— diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis
NC
— nerve action potential
ANCA
— antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
DENT
— Dental
WA
— while awake
UCMC
— University of California Medical Center
NEO
— Neoplasm
RBLM
— Recurrent Benign Lymphocytic Meningitis
Q.I.D.
— not deprecated
FME
— full mouth extractions
PPROM
— preterm, prelabour rupture of membranes
DIST
— Distal
JPR
— junctional premature contraction
MCP
— Medical Care Plan
TTTS
— Treatment of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
FFFP
— Fellow of the Faculty of Family Planning
CEAM
— Center for Excellence for Advanced Materials
MPIG
— Minimum Practice Income Guarantee
JDF
— Juvenile Diabeties Foundation
RBCS
— Red blood cells
P
— Parallel
SOAP
— subjective, objective, assessment, plans
PPS
— post-polio syndrome
G6PD
— glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase
DRCOG
— Diploma Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
VEE
— Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus
CONTRL
— Control
SRU
— Shock Resuscitation Unit
AURIST.
— ear drops
MTP
— Metatarsophalangeal
SL
— Slit Lamp
STAPH
— Staphylococcus aureus
ERL
— equal reaction to light
ODAPA
— Organization of Department and Program Advisors
TAOS
— Talent Acquisition and Outreach Services
NDI
— nephrogenic diabetes insipidus syndrome
N/T
— No Tenderness/Not Tender
ECOL
— Ecologist
DFHOM
— Diploma of the Faculty of Homeopathy
<
— smaller than
HLA
— anti-human leukocyte antigen
LSA
— Left Sacrum Anterior
MTDC
— Modified Total Direct Cost
QAD
— quoque alternis die (every other day)
EDF
— end diastolic flow
PSYCHR
— Psychiatry
VASC
— Vascular
RSDN
— Residence
LICR
— Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
PPRA-GAMMA
— peroxisome proliferator-activated gamma
DIPL
— Diplomate
ANTI-GBM
— antiglomerular basement membrane antibody
IR
— In Residence
CHPR
— Community Health Program Representative
MDI
— Multiple Daily Vitamin
NSU
— Nonspecific urethritis
PO2
— oxygen tension or pressure
PK
— Protein Kinase
IGA
— anti-immunoglobulin A
PARA II
— indicating a woman with two children (partus = birth
PCP
— Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumoniae
TESE
— Testicular Sperm Extraction
PGSOP
— Professional & Graduate Opportunity Program
NDRL
— Neuro Developmental Research Lab
PAH
— Phenylalanine Hydroxylase
CFIDS
— Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome
HNIG
— human normal immunoglobulin
W/U
— Workup
IO
— inferior oblique
IPS
— intraperitoneal sounds
M/R
— modified-release
SI
— Sector Iridectomy
APP
— as per protocol
TA
— Temporal Arteritis
SBMA
— Spinal Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
RLN
— regional lymph node
C/S
— Caesarean Section
BUA
— Biohazardous Materials Use Authorization
EFM
— External Fetal Monitor
CUPA
— Certified Unified Program Agencies
CERT
— Campus Emergency Response Team
RNV
— Radionuclear Ventriculography
NMF
— Nimitz Marine Facility
EJ
— Elbow jerk
SCOP
— Scopolamine
HTLV
— human T-lymphotropic viruse
MOPP
— mechlorethamine, vincristine, procarbazine, and prednisone in combination
IODM
— infant of diabetic mother
HETE
— Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acid
IR
— inferior rectus
ALTERN.D.
— every other day
D4T
— Stavudine
OPV
— Outpatient Visit
DPH
— Diphenylhydantoin sodium
STEMI
— ST Segment Myocardial Infarction
LINKS
— Local Involvement Networks
TEVAR
— thoracic endovascular aneurysm/aortic repair
TDT
— Terminal Deoxynucleotidyl Transferase
HMSN
— hereditary motor sensory neuropathy
GVH
— graft-versus-host
FSAP
— Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
JMS
— junior medical student, aka MS-3
RD-PC
— random donor platelet concentrate
HSP
— Health Services Program
PARA
— paraplegic
AC
— Authorization Code
HAD
— HIV-associated dementia
CNSL
— Counsel
HPV
— human parvovirus
PC
— Posterior chamber
VWF
— Von Willebrand Factor
LUL
— left lower lid
CUP
— Central Utilities Plant
CVI
— cerebrovascular incident
NREM
— non–rapid eye movement
SJS
— Stevens–Johnson syndrome
AE
— After evacuation
TUPR
— Trans-urethral Prostatic Resection
CES
— Center for Epidemiologic Studies
SX
— service
CACSE
— Center for Advanced Computational Science and Engineering
P
— Pain
SIRA
— Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging
AA
— automobile accident
SSS
— Subclavian steal syndrome
VCA
— antiviral capsid antigen
MLRG
— Marine Life Research Group
HCOE
— Hispanic Center of Excellence
ACDP
— Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens
NWB
— Non-weight-bearing
CER
— Center for Energy Research
FRMN
— Foreman
MCHA
— anti-microsomal antibody
NPA
— nasal pharyngeal aspirate
BS
— Breathing Sphere (approxn. In Mol.-scattering Calcns.)
TRH
— thyrotropin releasing hormone administration
MFPHM
— Member Faculty of Public Health Medicine
E/O
— expected outcome
TGCF
— Theodore Gildred Cancer Facility
SCG
— Shipboard Computer Group
CRT
— Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy
MBACA
— Member British Acupuncture Association
NAG
— Narrow Angle Glaucoma
PROV
— Provost
ART
— Assisted Reproduction Technique
WKSHP
— Workshop
HTLV-1
— Human T-Cell Leukaemia Virus Type 1
VC
— Vocal Cord
MGN
— Mines Management, Inc.
TCN
— Tetracycline Hydrochloride
SNRIS
— serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
FMF
— fetal movements felt
MAL
— midaxillary line
LIAI
— La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology
G-TUBE
— Gastrostomy tube
C
— Gl With Correction
EC
— enteric coating
BZDS
— benzodiazepines
TCD
— Transcranial Doppler
DHEA
— dihydroepiahdroisterone
HPL
— anti-human placental lactogen
CONJ
— Conjunctival
UGME
— Undergraduate Medical Education
BCBV
— Better Care Better Value
RPR
— Rapid Plasmin Reagin
LAMB
— lentigines, atrial myxoma, mucocutaneous myxoma, blue naevi
ACAD SEN
— Academic Senate
APSAC
— Anisoylated Plasminogen Streptokinase Activator Complex
AR
— auto-refraction
FHT
— Foetal Heart Tones
CCR
— Cardiocerebral Resuscitation
AMI
— acute mesenteric ischemia
HA-MRSA
— hospital-acquired MRSA
LD
— Leader Development
CHS
— cannulated hip screw
CPA
— Child Protection Agency
AOB
— Administrative Office Building
SEQUO
— Sequoyah Hall
NSCLC
— non–small cell lung carcinoma
TX
— Traction
HSP
— Henoch-Schönlein purpura
RCM
— Restrictive cardiomyopathy
SQ
— Squamous cell carcinoma
PCO
— polycystic ovary
SOA
— Swelling of Ankles (medical)
T&A
— tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy
S/C
— sugar-coated
EUS
— Endoscopic UltraSonography
TRT
— Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
PPS
— Physical Plant Services
SDAWP
— San Diego Area Writing Project
STREP
— Streptococcus
LIG
— Ligament
EMRTS
— Emeritus
MDR
— Multidrug-Resistant
GONIO
— gonioscopy
ID
— identify
N
— at night
NOC
— nocte
YPLL
— years of potential life lost
DA
— Diploma in Anaesthetics
O
— Nothing
CNV
— Choroidal neovascularisation
RT-PCR
— reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction SC
AT
— angiotensin II
SARF
— Scripps Atmospheric Research Facility
HVF
— humprey visual fields
N/T
— Numbness and Tingling
MUA
— Machine Use Authorization
INC
— Institute for Neural Computation
NIA
— niacinamide
MBRS
— Minority Biomedical Research Support
MIF
— Müllerian inhibitory factor
NARF
— North Annex Replacement Facility
LAAM
— l-Alpha-Acetylmethadol
UCTR
— University Center
MRSA
— meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
ECD
— endocardial cushion defect
HM
— Hand Motion
EAMS
— See CAMS
NPIS
— National Poisons Information Service
EH&S
— Environment, Health & Safety
G/P
— gravida/para
IVH
— interventricular hemorrhage
SMC
— Scottish Medicines Consortium
ALS
— Advance Life Support
NTX
— N-telopeptide
TPN
— Total Parental Nutrition
GDLH
— Glutamate dehydrogenase
MRD
— Marine Research Division
E/C
— enteric-coated
SSC
— secondary sex characteristics
VAMC
— Veterans Administration Medical Centers
NNT
— Nelson Nyhus Tube
JOP
— Job Opportunity Program
ACBM
— Asbestos-cotaining building materials
MUGA
— multiple-gated acquisition
HEME
— blood
POST OP
— post operative
MOD
— March Of Dimes
EAS
— Employee Assistance Service
CHHC
— Children's Hospital Heart Center
MFPR
— Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction
PYBLS
— Payables
HEV
— anti-hepatitis E virus
CONTR
— Contracts
DALY
— disability-adjusted life year
POM
— prescription-only medication
HEMODIA
— Hemodialysis
DOSS
— docusate sodium
DES
— Drug-Eluting stent
MMFR
— midmaximal flow rate
VIV
— Vivarium
FTA
— Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody
LAM
— Laminectomy
BJ
— Biceps Jerk
HCP
— Hazard Control Plan
PAM
— proton pump inhibitor, amoxicillin, metronidazole
TTG
— Tissue Transglutaminase
NA
— Narrow Angle
AAA
— Academic Affirmative Action
PHOTO
— Photographic
ACS
— Advisory Committee on Sustainability
FMPP
— Familial Male Precocious Puberty
TECH
— Technical
PCEC
— Purified Chick Embryo Cell
EMF
— Endomyocardial Fibrosis
CR
— cardiorespiratory
EPB
— extensor pollicis brevis
TUVP
— Transurethral Vaporisation of the Prostate
PCO
— Posterior Capsule Opacification
CTSI
— Computed Tomography Severity Index
DEJ
— dento-enamel junction
SHOX
— stature homeobox-containing gene
PAI-1
— Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1
SAM
— Systolic Anterior Motion
LAG
— Lymphangiogram
RBC
— Robinson Building Complex
CHBD
— common hepatic bile duct
SURUSS
— Serum, Urine and Ultrasound Screening Study
OGS
— Office of Graduate Studies
RAC
— radial arterial catheter
IIP
— implantable insulin pump
PTRAA
— percutaneous transluminal renal artery angioplasty
VACC
— Vaccination
DTAP
— diphtheria–tetanus–acellular pertussis
IA
— intra-arterially
MIRNAS
— microRNAs
CRGN
— crescentic glomerulonephritis
HD
— hodgkin disease
PR
— pityriasis rosea
CRB
— Chemistry Research Building
Q.S.
— as much as suffices
GC
— General Condition
IMR
— Institute of Marine Resources
SKB
— Smithkline Beecham
MARC
— Minority Access to Research Careers
AQ. BULL.
— boiling water
IGF-I
— insulin like growth factor
CSE
— combined spinal-epidural block
PF(R)
— peak flow(rate)
SMT
— Spinal Manipulative Therapy
CHUM
— Consortium of High School Undergraduate & Medical School
RSDNT
— Resident
S2
— second heart sound
HIB
— Haemophilus-influenza type b
ELIX
— elixer
VS
— Volume Support
CVAB
— Canyon Vista Administration Building
F/C
— fevers and/or chills
GOT
— Glutamic Oxalic Transaminase
SFH
— symphyseal-fundal height
OCCL
— occlusal
BF
— Black Female
ONO
— Office of Network Operations
NE
— Neutrophil granulocytes
GVF
— Goldman visual fields
LARC
— long-acting reversible contraceptive
ERAP
— Electronic Research Administration Program
CC1
— clinical chemistry 1
PAD
— peripheral airspace disease
MED/PHYSIO
— Medicine/Physiology
UIP
— Unusual Interstitial Pneumonitis
CD
— cadaver donor
ISPO
— International Students & Programs Office
DOM
— Department of Medicine
NRL
— normal reaction to light
ABR
— American Board of Ratiology
IOA
— Institute of the Americas
MSU
— Monosodium Urate
RIFLE
— risk, injury, failure, loss, end-stage
PEJ
— Percutanious Endoscopic Jejunostomy
CTO
— Class Title Outline
PPCS
— prolonged post-concussion syndrome
HCTD
— hereditary connective tissue disorders
H&SS
— Humanities & Social Sciences
ECDA
— Express Card Department Administrators
MET
— Medical Education and Telemedicine
PHN
— postherpetic neuralgia
NOAA
— National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
MFFP
— Member Faculty of Family Planning
RS HL
— Residence Halls
EBNA
— EBV nuclear antigen
SDSC
— San Diego Supercomputer Center
INFECT
— Infection
IUS
— intrauterine system
PIP
— Proximal Interphalangeal
IICAS
— Institute for International, Comparative and Area Studies
CSSRS
— Councils with Social Services Responsibilities
IS
— incentive spirometry
IHSS
— ideopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
NRMC
— Naval Regional Medical Center
IMG
— Internal Medicine Group
BMM
— behavioural migraine management
LDR
— labor, delivery and recovery
MIS
— Müllerian-inhibiting substance
AAT
— atypical antibody test
FUT
— Follicular Unit Transplantation
LP
— Lipoprotein
CDH
— congenital dislocation of the hip
VAMP
— TI)-vesicle-associated membrane protein
MFM
— maternal and fetal medicine
UPD
— University-Paid Disability
MOD A
— moderate assist
EDNA
— Information help desk line
NS
— nuclear sclerosis
TIA
— Transient Ischemia Attack
E2
— 17-ß-estradiol
PYL
— pyrrolysine
CRL
— Center for Research in Language
ALU
— Alumni
RSOMII
— Rady School of Management II
CS
— Controlled Substance
CRD
— Climate Research Division
CTS
— Computed tomography scan
LASEK
— Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis
ASTRAL
— Angioplasty and Stent for Renal Artery Lesions
IR/PS
— International Relations/Pacific Studies
GABS
— Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus
SCT
— Supervised Community Treatment
SCCWRP
— Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
RAEBT
— refractory anaemia with excess blasts in transformation
RSR
— Regular Sinus Rhythym
HUGES MRB
— Hughes Medical Research Building
CML
— chronic myeloctic leukemia
LUA
— Laser Use Authorization
CCP
— Clinical Care Partner
CHMP
— Central Housing Maintenance Pool
CHIP
— Center for Human Information Processing
HDL-C
— high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol
O
— pyrrolysine
CAMP
— cyclic amp
ACT
— Assistant to the Contracting Team
EXPTL
— Experimental
BL.CULT
— blood culture
CTA
— Clinical Trial Agreement
MR
— medial rectus
BDI
— Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation
ENRCHMT
— Enrichment
CADRE
— Community Advocates for Disability Rights and Education
ABA
— Academic Business Administrators
N/C
— no complaints
CES-D
— Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
LES
— Lumbar Epidural Steroids
ECEC
— Early Childhood Education Centers
TNM
— tumor-nodes-metastases
MITF
— Microphthalmia Transcription Factor
SSRNA
— Single-Stranded RNA
BB
— Biology Building
CSB
— Cognitive Science Bldg
SCS
— Spinal Cord Stimulation
CILAS
— Center for Iberian Latin American Studies
OLR
— Office of Learning Resources
CTRI
— Clinical and Translational Research Institute
FP
— Family Planning
EEX
— electrodiagnosis
SSKI
— potassium iodide solution
HTO
— high tibia osteotomy
PHARM
— Pharmacy
PV
— peripheral vascular
UIC
— University of Illinois at Chicago
TNG
— Trinitroglycerin
FAST
— F ace A rm S peech T est
INSTRMT
— Instrument
BE
— below knee
L/R
— lactated Ringer's
HPA NPIS
— HPA National Poisons Information Service
TS
— tricuspid stenosis
VBAC
— Vaginal Birth After C-Section
AVCRMP
— Assistant Vice Chancellor Resource Management & Planning
ADMIS
— Admissions
ORGNAL
— Organizational
CVS
— chorionic villus biopsy
SLS
— Selected List Scheme
SPS
— single point (walking) stick
CAG
— Coronary Artery Graft
LEEP
— Left End Expiratory Pressure
CUSMS
— Center for US Mexican Studies
UCTD
— unclassified connective tissue disorder
TKA
— total knee arthoscopy
JUM
— Journal of Ultrasound/Medicine
CVS
— Chorionic Villi Sampling
IVF
— intravenous fluids
ECRF
— extensor carpi radialis
SERF
— Science Engineering Research Facility
RMP
— right mentoposterior
PP
— Pancreatic Polypeptide
IAN
— intern admitting note
CLICS
— Center for Library & Instructional Computing Services
ART
— assuming room temperature
HCFA
— Healthcare Facility Associated, as in HCFA-CDI
SPCH
— Speech
DPT
— demerol-phenergan-thorazine
MPA
— Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
VBAC
— Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
CRMS
— Campus Research Machine Shop
CCMP
— Culturally Competent Management Program
AEC
— acid etch composite
TIVAS
— Totally Implantable Venous Access System
TEP
— Totally Extraperitoneal
RIBA
— Radioimmunoblotting Assay
PART
— Partner
TACE
— transcatheter arterial chemoembolisation
MSDS
— Marine Science Development Shop
LIT
— Literature
COMT
— catechol-O-methyltransferase gene
↑
— above
EBV
— Epstein–Barr virus
HC
— Plasma homocysteine
IVRA
— Intravenous Regional Anaesthesia
CMS
— Chronic mountain sickness
MRCP
— Member Royal College of Physicians
LABAS
— long-acting beta2 agonists
IFN-GAMMA
— interferon-gamma
TEB
— Thoracic Electrical Bioimpedance
RUA
— Radioactive Use Authorization
OAES
— otoacoustic emissions screen
PIG-A
— phosphatidyl inositol glycan A
DAF
— decay accelerating factor
PUS
— palindromic units
CEP
— Committee on Educational Policy
S
— sacrum
LCHC
— Laboratory of Comparative Human Cognition
PSOE
— Potential Security of Employment
CA-MRSA
— Community-acquired MRSA
E1
— Estrone
DDC
— zalcitabine
KIBM
— Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind
APT
— Adaptive Pacing Therapy
DBO
— Departmental Business Officer
CAOX
— calcium oxalate
EWCL
— Extended Wear Contact Lens
TCC
— Transitional cell cancer
CSC
— Campus Services Complex
IGF-I
— insulin-like growth factor-I
CSUA
— Controlled Substances Use Authorization
QIDS
— Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptoms
ACT
— Administrative Contracting Team
DIS
— dislocation
GIST
— gastrointestinal stromal tumour
TSRI
— The Scripps Research Institute
AK
— acanthamoeba keratitis
CASS
— Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences
NSCC
— Non-squamous-cell carcinoma
AG
— argon green laser
U
— selenocysteine
TBF
— Total Body Failure
HHT
— Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectisia
AD
— Above Diaphragm
CAT
— cognitive analytic therapy
HDR
— High Dose Radiation
IE
— Inspiratory Exerciser
ACT
— Acting for Cinema and Television
LR
— lactated ringers
Q.H.
— each hour
OESF
— Ocean Engineering Support Facility
VCJD
— variant Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease
TOD
— transoesophageal Doppler
CM
— caucasian male
JODM
— juvenile-onset diabetes mellitus
TCHR
— Teacher
G/D
— Graduate Department
HPETE
— hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid
FSGS
— focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis
GRSCH/IRPS
— GraduateSchool/International Relations & Pacific Studies
SPE
— anti-streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxin
KSHV
— Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus
VB
— Vaginal Birth
MEMBRSHP
— Membership
POLY
— polymorphonuclear cells, that is, neutrophils
PORD
— Physical Oceanography Research Division
HHV
— Human Herpesvirus
AG
— albumin to globulin ration
URIS
— University Relations Information System
LSC
— Laser Safety Committee
LEEP
— Loop Electrical Excision Procedure
NBN
— newborn nursery
SCRB
— Stein Clinical Research Building
KS
— ketosteroids
HNRC
— HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center
PUO
— Pyrexia Unknown Origin
C&G
— Contracts & Grants
VAC
— Vaccine
PRL
— poor reaction to light
CMM/E,W
— Cellular & Molecular Medicine/East, West
RA
— Right Arm
PCNSL
— Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
BSB
— Biomedical Sciences Building
SDMCL
— San Diego Medical Center La Jolla
CSGP
— California Sea Grant Program
CCGR
— complete cytogenetic remission
VWD
— von Willebrand Disease
EMT-D
— EMT-Defibrillation
AAL
— Allergy Clinic
NEUROPATHO
— Neuropathology
UIMC
— University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago
DOPE
— Detail of Payroll Expense
DOA
— drugs of abuse
CRSF
— Central Research Facility
Q.D.
— each day
T-R
— temperature, rectal
FML
— focal macular laser
MGB
— Medical Genetics Bldg
SEGS
— segmented cells
DSA
— Departmental Security Administrator
PS
— psoriasis
EIMR
— Equipment Inventory Modification Request
ORIENT
— orientation
PUBS
— Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sample
LCP
— Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
DIAG
— Diagnose
RCOG
— Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
PUVA
— Psoralen UV A
RH
— Right Heart
BFS
— blood flow studies
ZMC
— Zygomaticomaxillary Complex
SUID
— suicidal ideation
ZD
— zinc deficiency
RBM
— Risk Based Monitoring
MN
— Membranous nephropathy
SLL
— Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
GBS
— group B streptoccal
TDC
— Total Direct Cost
IPAPS
— Institute for Pure & Applied Physical Science
CMA
— Center for Marine Affairs
OCME
— Office of Continued Medical Education
TPC/N
— Torrey Pines Center North
MEC
— Meconium
UE&SA
— University Events & Student Activities
PACT
— prescribing analysis and cost tabulation
CMG
— Center for Molecular Genetics
ON
— oral nasal
TU
— Tumor
VA
— Veteran's Administration's
VH
— visual hallucinations
DHHS
— Department of Human Health Services
CH
— Chronic
AI
— amniotic fluid index
DITE
— diphtheria-tetanus
RAP
— Research Assistance Program
DR
— Diploma in Radiology
BR
— biceps reflex
PATH
— Proteinuria/Antiphospholipid syndrome/Thrombocytopenia/Hypertension
DDD
— daily defined doses Degenerative disk disease
MTF
— Medical Teaching Facility
EMA
— endomysial antibodies
MHC
— Mental Health Clinic
G/S
— Graduate Student
GALC
— galactosylceramidase
PVFS
— Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (UK)
OSD
— Office for Student with Disabilities
ICAP
— International Career Association Program
PAR
— Postanesthesia Recovery
SXR
— Skull X-Ray
S/I
— supervision/instruction
DPHYSMED
— Diploma in Physical Medicine
SV
— selective vagotomy
BSP
— Bromsulphthalein
RAIU
— thyroid reactive iodine uptake
SOCOS
— Scene of Crime Officers
CAPE
— Courses and Professor Evaluation
RAN
— resident's admission notes
TEN
— Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
VH
— vitreous hemorrhage
TSH
— transphenoidal hypophysectomy
EX.
— excision
LH
— luteinising hormone
PRP
— Polyribosyl Ribitol Phosphate
REBT
— Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy
CAL
— calcium test
HYVET
— HY pertension in the V ery E lderly T rial
HTLV
— human T-cell lymphotrophic virus
TRD
— Traction Retinal Detachment
IMGP
— Insurance Medical Group Plan
SRS
— Somatostatin Receptor Scintigraphy
ADA
— American Diabetic Association
EECS
— Electric Engineering & Computer Sciences
ROP
— Right Occipital Posterior
SCIWORA
— Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality
NSS
— Nephrology Surgery Service
PMS
— Peripheral Motor System
SPP
— suprapubic prostatitis
I
— Center International Center
NPET
— Non-Payroll Expense Transfer
BIO
— Biosafety Information Online
H
— Hearth
SNRI
— serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
T-E
— tracheoesophageal fistula
EAC
— external acoustic meatus
SAF
— Safety, Arming and Firing
NEURO
— Neurosciences
TYP
— Typist
CSA
— Cyclosporin A
PARC
— Personnel Administrative Reclassification Committee
SPE
— Streptococcal Pyrogenic Exotoxin
HAM
— HTLV-1-associated myelopathy
WAS
— Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome
PMETB
— Postgraduate Medical Education Training Board
EMF
— Environmental Management Facility
SLP
— Speech and Language Processing
TMARC
— Translational Methamphetamine AIDS Research Center
CRS
— Computer Resources Specialist
PALP
— palpations
T.I.W.
— three times weekly
DHEA-S
— Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate
RC
— Revelle College
ACT
— Acting in the Community Together
NL
— Nanolitre
DH
— developmental history
PTA
— polymyxin/tobramycin/amphotericin
FMCC
— Family Maternity Care Center
LASR
— Leave Activity Summary Report
FM
— Facilities Management
ICL
— Institute of Continued Learning
R&M
— Routine microscopic
ART
— Artesia
CMS
— County Medical Services
SP.FL.
— spinal fluid
INLS
— Institute for Nonlinear Sciences
MC
— millicurie
IDP
— Infectious Disease Precautions
DA
— Degenerative arthritis
IFSO
— International Faculty & Scholar Office
ECT
— Electric Convulsive Therapy
BSC
— Burn Special Care
PHTN
— pregnancy induced hypertension
Q
— perfusion
BHCG
— beta-sub unit haman chorionic gonadotropin
MKP
— melanoma of known primary source
COBRA
— Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act
ILLSTR
— Illustrator
PE
— pre-eclampsia
SOSS
— Student Organization Support Services
NEWSPPR
— Newspaper
SLE
— Slit Lamp Examination
CES
— cervical epidural steroid
BAJ
— Budget Adjustment Journal
WASP
— Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome protein
ZES
— Zollinger–Ellison syndrome
WATCH
— Working Group on the Assessment of Toxic Chemicals
ARC
— AIDS-related complexes
MCC
— Media Center/Communication Building
KR
— knee reflex
CIB
— cibus
SW
— Sturge–Weber syndrome
PLDH
— Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
QRM
— Quality & Resource Management
PICC
— percutaneous inserted central catheters
WEE
— Western equine encephalitis virus
DCD
— developmental co-ordination disorder
PAN
— Post Authorization Notification
TES
— Temporary Employment Service
QT
— shunt fraction
PET
— 18F-FDG-positron-emission tomography
VNPI
— Van Nuys prognostic scoring index
CTP
— cytosine triphosphate
FF
— free fluids
ECOB
— East Campus Office Building
G
— Guanosine
OPP
— Outreach Partners Program
TGHA
— anti-thyroglobulin antibody
ULTRSND
— Ultrasound
VCSA
— Vice Chancellor-Student Affairs
GEOCHEM
— Geochemistry
SPH
— Spherical
VTEC O157
— verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli O157
UIP
— Usual Interstitial Pneumonitis
PCO
— polycystic ovarian disease
S&E
— Science & Engineering Library
VER
— visual-evoked response
CMP
— Cytosine Monophosphate
SEE
— Syphilis Elimination Effort
SVTS
— Supraventricular Tachycardias
RGC
— Riley Guidance Center
MM
— middle meningeal
NM
— neuromuscular blockade observation
CICC
— Copley Conference Center
WLL
— whole-lung lavage
CAPS
— Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services
EEI
— Eye & Ear Infirmary
OATS
— osteoarticular transplantation
Q.H.S.
— every bedtime
RPP
— Respiratory Protection Plan
RG
— ruptured globe
MES
— mesial
TA
— Theatre Arts
IGCC
— Institute on Global Conflict & Cooperation
PHYSCL
— Physical
VD
— dead volume
CEF
— effective compliance
PAL
— palatal
IWDC
— Instructional WWW Development Center
PAR
— Personnel Activity Reporting
PDD
— Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
POIC
— progestogen-only injectable contraceptive
OPAFS
— Office of Post Award Financial Services
RNA
— recombinant neuraminidase
ART
— Arterial Revascularisation Trial
CK
— creatinine kinase
BIOENGNG
— Bioengineering
EPD
— Employee-Paid Disability
NSCORT
— NASA Specialized Center for Research & Training
DIL
— drug-induced lupus
LMS
— Laboratory for Mathematics & Statistics
CRC
— Clinic Research Center
H-L
— Humanities Library Building
IPR
— impaired polysaccharide responsiveness
SO
— salpingo-oophoritis
CDP
— cytosine diphosphate
AH
— auditory hallucinations
RAPD
— relevant afferent pupil defect
>
— larger than
POC
— postoperative care
CTF
— Clinical Teaching Facility
SOMTS
— Ship Operations & Marine Technical Support
TRD
— Therapeutic Radiology
U
— Units
PA
— Psoriatic Arthritis
FRCPS
— Fellow Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons
CUP
— carcinoma of unknown primary site
PCD
— Postconcussional disorder
RCDS
— Reynolds Child Depression Scale
PAO
— Programs Abroad Office
AR
— ankle reflex
CANCA
— classical antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies
PRO
— Patient Reported Outcomes
PTD
— prior to discharge
GOT
— glutamic-oxalacetic transaminase
NVD
— neovascularizaiton of the disc (optic nerve)
DHEAS
— dihydroepiahdroisterone sulfate
CMF
— Community Medicine Facility
MM
— myelomeningocele
PAD
— postadmission day
VWD
— Ventral Wall Defect
TNA
— transient neurological attack
P-Y
— pack-years
SRSSC
— Staff Retention and Support Steering Committee
POX
— Peroxidase
TJAC
— Training Justification and Anticipated Cost
PREP
— Preparation & Readiness Evaluation Period
AS
— Anterior Segment
CDI
— Children's Depression Inventory
SXA
— single-energy X-ray absorptiometer
QS
— Quantum satis
MOH
— medicine overuse headache
RHA
— recombinant haemagglutinin
USG
— ultrasonogram
D/L
— direct larynogoscopy
MAX A
— maximal assist
TLI
— total lymphoid irradiation alone
SSE
— Sterile Speculum Examination
S/I
— sector irredectomy
SDCAB
— San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology
MWP
— Muir Writing Program
BA
— Business Affairs
SDLC
— Systems Development Lifecycle
TOE
— Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
CFI
— Centre for Infections
ATG
— Antithymic globulin
SAG
— Student Activity & Government
SDPL
— San Diego Point Loma
OAR
— Ocean Atmospheric Research Facility
PSP
— Phenylsulphtalein
LCM
— Lymphocytic meningitis
TRANSCR
— Transcription
CH
— chronic hypoxic
JP
— Jackson-Pratt drain
CDT
— cardiotocograph
RESC
— Resource
EDS
— Education Studies
ODF
— Oceanographic Data Facility
ICC
— Instructional Computing Center
SPCC
— Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan
MRA
— magnetic renal angiography
GMHC
— Gifford Mental Health Center
GRD
— Geosciences Research Division
TPC/S
— Torrey Pines Center South
SSOF
— Scripps Satellite Oceanography Facility
DO
— Diploma in Ophthalmology
MHWW
— Minority Honors Writing Workshop
STFNG
— Staffing
PHYSIO
— physiology
STAPH.
— Staphylococcus
SE
— side effect
CSI
— Center for Student Involvement
PML
— polyoma virus
REGSTR
— Registrar
SRA
— Staff Research Associate
TJ
— Triceps Jerk
PWRUP
— Pilot Workload Reduction Project
VENT
— ventricle, ventricular
REPR
— Reproduction
E
— Enterococcus
NH
— Nierenberg Hall
EXTNL
— External
POH
— post-ocular history
S.D.
— subdermal
TWS
— Third World Studies
MCGH
— McGill Hall
NVH
— non-visible haematuria
ERP
— exposure and relapse prevention
RAD
— restrictive airway disease
SSRB
— Social Sciences Research Building
UH
— Urey Hall
UPPP
— uvelopalatopharyngoplasty
DSC
— Departmental Safety Coordinator
TEST
— Teacher Enhancement/Science and Teaching
MPF
— Multipurpose Facility
I/P
— iris/pupil
SEC
— Selenocysteine
PLP1
— proteolipid protein-1
ATS
— antitetanus serum, that is, antitetanus immunoglobulins
GH
— Galbraith Hall
PMR
— Proportionate Mortality Rate
ARC
— Athletic Recreation Center
V/H
— visual hallucinations
MBRF
— Molecular Biology Research Facility
SPEAR
— Sponsored Project Excellence Achieved through Redesign
SPT
— Single Prisoner Transport
SVH
— Sverdrup Hall
PI
— peripheral iridectomy
RAD
— radium
PRNP
— PR ioN P rotein
SRS
— stereotactic radiotherapy
NSR
— nasal spetal reconstruction
TDF
— Tenofovir disoproxyl fumarate
SSL
— Structural Systems Lab
SEC
— Shiley Eye Center
PDR
— Proliferative Diabetische Retinopathie
ATA
— antitransglutaminase antibodies
TOA
— tuboovarian abscess
X
— exotropia
TPSP
— Torrey Pines Science Park
RECRT
— Recruitment
STL
— Science Teaching Lab
SJ
— supinator jerk
MRS
— My Research Safety
TD
— tetanus and diphtheria (combined vaccination
TBG
— thyroid-binding globulin
WGN
— waste generator number
SLEV
— St. Louis virus
ROA
— Right Occipital Anterior
VCAA
— Vice Chancellor-Academic Affairs
CHUA
— Chemical Hazard Use Application
GLSBIR
— Glassblower
SPT
— Steve Prince Transport
UL
— University Library (Santa Cruz, CA)
RIMAC
— Recreation Intermural & Athletic Center
INITV
— Initiative
FISH
— dual fluorescence in situ hybridisation
CV
— Canyon View
TELECOMMS
— Telecommunications
MECHN
— Mechanician
STR/SEN
— strength & sensation
CHC
— Comparative Human Cognition
CMP
— casual male partner
OMB
— Office of Management Bulletin
RP
— retropubic prostatectomy
SOCIO
— Sociology
PUBL
— Publications
SOL
— Solutions Oriented Living
ART
— Arterial Remodeling Technologies
TPI
— trigger point injections
HIB
— haemophilus influenzae b
OTP
— Online Waste Tag Program
VISIT
— Visiting
MH
— Mayer Hall
TS
— tension by Schiotz
BH
— Bonner Hall
CAC
— Chancellor's Advisory Committee
OPHTHMLGY
— Ophthamology
RF
— Rheumatic factor
DT
— diphtheria and tetanus
NSE
— Neurospecific enolase
SNOMED
— Standardised Nomenclature of Medicine
PSL
— Powell Structures Laboratory
TMTV
— Thurgood Marshall Television
TRANSPL
— Transplant
SWFSC
— South West Fisheries Science Center
NE
— niacin equivalents
WRIGHT
— WHO Research into global hazards of travel
R
— retinoscopy
BRL
— Biologic Resource Lab
SEN
— Senate
PS
— polysomnography
WC
— White cells
PA
— Personnel Agreement
RPGN
— rapidly progressing glomerulonephritis
SPET
— single-photon emission tomography
STPA
— Science Technology and Public Affairs
Q
— also
IPA
— Interpersonnel Agreement
Q
— each or every
TPC
— Torrey Pines Center
PCYNH
— Pepper Canyon Hall
TAP
— Trypsinogen activation peptide
TE
— Tracheoesophageal
VIH
— visual hallucinations
SCC
— Sickle Cell Crisis
IR
— In Research
NC
— noncontributory
TEE
— Transoesophageal echocardiography
UG
— Undergraduate and Graduate
ISP
— International Studies Program
MCS
— Managed Care Specialist
SPD
— Shreveport Police Department
TRANSCR
— Transcriber
ES
— Employment Services
RSDNTL
— Residential
THC
— The Tetrahydrocannabinol Carboxylic
VV
— Varicella Virus
SRMD
— Seismic Response Modification Device
V/H
— vitreous hemorrhage
MOM
— Middle Of Muir
ART
— Arterial Rapid Transit
OPC
— Outpatient Center
SM
— Submucosal cancer
RHD
— rheumatoid heart disease
SLP
— Speech and Language Program
ROC
— Regional Operations Centers
↓
— below
RMR
— red mattox rod
PHYS
— Physician
SMHC
— Shreveport Mental Health Clinic
MTP
— metatarsalphalangeal joint
TR
— triceps reflex
HA
— hearing aide
STRHS
— Storehouse
SLR
— straight leg raises
IAP
— Intercampus Arts Program
T-O
— temperature, oral
RSDNCY
— Residency
PC
— packed cells
HL
— hearling loss
PPH
— primary postpartum haemorrhage
SABRE
— serious and adverse blood reactions and events
OUTRCH
— Outreach
RBE
— relative biologic equivalent
WS
— Werner syndrome
VH
— visible haematuria
SOAR
— Student Outreach and Recruitment
WS
— Wolfram syndrome
SDS
— San Diego Supercomputer Center
GEOSCI
— Geosciences
OASIS
— Office of Academic Support & Instructional Services
PGS
— Pre Graduate School
SE
— saline enema
TS
— Transportation Services
PP
— psychogenic polydipsia
WC
— Warren College
SSB
— Social Sciences Building
PMI
— Point of Maximal Intensity
SSCF
— Social Science Computer Facility
SS
— Summer Sessions
SIT
— Stress Inoculation Training
HL
— heplock
SS
— subserosal
SR
— supinator reflex
PAI
— photoacoustic imaging
VL
— Visibility Laboratory
ECP
— Environmental Care Partner
℞
— (R with crossed tail) prescription
PRA
— preoperative risk assessment
MSP
— Management and Senior Professionals
OC
— Oceanography
LB
— Literature Bldg
SMA
— Sequential Multiplex Amplification
PDR
— Profilarative Diabetic Retinopathy
X
— (x with macron) except
SIG
— directions to the patient
UVAL
— Ultraviolet Argon Laser
ORD
— Ocean Research Division
SMHC
— Shreveport Mental Health Center
HH
— Hubbs Hall
SGD
— Scripps Graduate Department
SMF
— Satellite Medical Facility
WB
— Waiver for Business
PCC
— Patient Client Council
WSP
— Women's Study Program
SB
— Steven Birch
SH
— Scholander Hall
RPS19
— small ribosomal protein 19
WS
— Warkany syndrome
RV
— Rectovaginal
SHS
— sexual health screen
↓
— falling
PR
— photoentgen
VH
— Vaughn Hall
SSI
— Sustainability Solutions Institute
PID
— prolapsed intervertibral disc
↑
— improved
UP
— Upright
IP
— Investigational Product
USP
— Unites States Pharmacopeia
SVR
— systolic vascular resistance
TC
— traffic crash
SRD
— Service Referral Desk
WT
— Waiver for Tourist
SA
— Sumner Auditorium
PSU
— Presurgical Unit
SMS
— Senior Medical Student
SM
— Spanish male
SB
— Scripps Building
CEC
— Children's Eye Ctr
PP
— peripad
SRL
— Surgery Research Lab
PFS
— put and fissure sealant
WC
— Warren Campus
US
— ultrasonogram
PD
— pharmocodynamics
VT
— Verotoxin
WS
— West syndrome
SD
— sagittal depth
TM
— thyromegaly
PC
— post cast
PFBH
— Powell-Focht Bioengineering Bldg
PSP
— phenolsulfonphthalein
SPD
— Surgery trabecular meshwork Pediatric
↑
— elevated
SCS
— sickle cell screen
SRT
— structured reflective template
RA
— Right Atrial
↑
— aenlarged
↓
— bdepressed
SF
— Spanish female
↓
— bdecreased
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