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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
OPS — Operations
CTA — Clear To Auscultation (medical; lungs)
ESM — Ejection Systolic Murmur
CF — Cystic Fibrosis
BMBX — Bone marrow biopsy
HEENT — head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
CRIT — hematoCRIT
HLD — Hyperlipidemia
A FIB — atrial fibrillation
IX — Investigation
PRN — ''pro re nata'' (Latin, "for the emergency", "as needed")
Q12H — Every 12 Hours
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
U&E — urea and electrolytes (blood test)
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit
KIV — Keep In View
COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
AAT — Activity As Tolerated
HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
X-MATCH — crossmatch
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
DM — Diabetes mellitus
Q.M.T. — every month
PPX — Prophylaxis
NISS — New Injury Severity Score
D BIL — direct bilirubin

PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
ASC-H — atypical squamous cells – cannot exclude HSIL
Q6H — Every 6 Hours
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
DCH — Doctor of Surgery
HA — Hypertonia arterialis
V-FIB — Ventricular Fibrillation
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
V-TACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic
AF — Atrial Fibrillation
TX — Treatment (medical)
ECG — Electrocardiogram
SITREP — Situation Report
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Scale
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
DOB — Date Of Birth
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
Q.AM — every day before noon
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
T.S.T.H. — too sick to send home
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
PCIOL — Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
PPM — parts per million
R/G/M — rubs/gallops/murmurs
Ψ — psychiatry
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
G-B SYN — Guillain-Barre syndrome
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
FMLA — Family Medical Leave Act
KVO — Keep Vein Open
W/O — Without
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
EOD — Every Other Day
PRA — Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
R/O — Rule Out
FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
Mφ — macrophage
HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
ESRD — End Stage Renal Disease (US Federal Program)
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
IVSS — intravenous soluset
IQ — Intelligence Quotient
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
ROD — resident on duty

TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
ROM — Range Of Motion
H/A — Headache
CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
BA E — barium enema
LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
ETIOL — etiology
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
CT — Computed Tomography
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
≠ — not equal
ABX — antibiotics
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
A FLUT — atrial flutter
Q.WK. — weekly
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
Q.O.H. — every other hour
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
AA — Ascorbic Acid
SSN — Social Security Number
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
LOL — Little Old Lady
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score
KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
MEQ — Milliequivalent
K CAL — kilocalorie
AKA — Also Know As
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
BPM — Beats Per Minute
C-SECTION — cesarean section
QC — Quality Control
ASPECTS — Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
NT-PROBNP — N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
H→S — heel-to-shin test
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
H202 — hydrogen peroxide
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
RFP — Request For Proposal
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
THR — Total Hip Replacement

MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
A1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
PREME — premature infant
SD — Standard Deviation
WHO — World Health Organization
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test
H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
FWD — Forward
CBC — Complete Blood Count
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
ADHD — Attention Deficiti Hyperactivity Disorder
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
D LOCKER — Diving Locker
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
A.H. — every other hour
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living
BRBPR — Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
NAD — No Acute Distress
INSTR — Instruct
YR — Years old
VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
HA5 — 5% homatropine
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy
AD — Right Ear
AMI — acute myocardial infarction
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar
ACQ — Acquisition
SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
NKA — No Known Allergies
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
OHTN — ocular hypertension
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee

MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications
FTA-ABS — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption Test
POA — Power Of Attorney
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
FX — Fracture
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation
HCO3 — Bicarbonate
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
D55% — dextrose
DOA — dead on arrival
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment
IV — Intravenous
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
H/OPI — history of the present illness
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
S/P — Status Post
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
BO — bowel open
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
H&P — history and physical examination
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
GI — Gastrointestinal
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
CHG — Change
DOD — United States Department of Defense
VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
CV — Curriculum Vitae
T-AX — temperature, axillary
EMBX — endometrial biopsy
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
RFQ — Request For Quotation

RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
CGI — Clinical Global Impression
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Q.N. — every night
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
PMH — Past Medical History
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
PT. — patient
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
UDS — Urine Drug Screen
LCX — Left Circumflex Artery
AP — Accounts Payable
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
WRD — word
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
I131 — iodine-131
F→N — finger-to-nose test
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
DX — Diagnosis
AM — Ante Meridian
— — negative
WDL — Within Defined Limits
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center
FHS — Fetal heart sound
RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
AMP — Ampere
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
CV — Cardiovascular
MAE — Moves All Extremities
FDA — Food Drug Administration
IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
ADL — activity of daily living
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
DEPT — Department
HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis

CNS — Central Nervous System
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
ER — Emergency Room
RESP — Respiratory
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
AMA — American Medical Association
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services
KG — Kilogram
A/W — alive and well
I125 — the 125 molecular
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
MAR — Medication Administration Record
2° — secondary
CAOX4 — Conscious
ISQ — In Status Quo
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
I123 — the 123 molecular
BLDG — Building
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
GR — Grain
ISS — Injury Severity Score
SYS — System
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
CO — Carbon Monoxide
AS — Aortic Stenosis
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
NM — Nanometer
NCP — Nursing Care Plan
BP — Blood Pressure
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
CRBS/MEDICAL — Center for Research in Biological Structure/Medical
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)
ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
IVII — IV insulin infusion

CST — Contraction Stress Test
NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
QS — every shift
BD — twice a day
PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
PHX — Past History
GASTROE — Gastroenterology
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
RM — Room
SQL — Structured Query Language
INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care
ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
DL — Deciliter
BX — Biopsy
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
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
OD — Overdraft
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain
CC — Chief Complaint
PROJ — Project
DEL — Delivery
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
CR — Creatinine
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
SOS — if needed
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance
SMA-7 — serum metabolic assay
UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue

TB — Tuberculosis
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
PPTL — Postoperative Postpartum Tubal Ligation
MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
ICCE — Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
HOTN — Hypotension
AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis
PT — Physical Therapy
COA — Chart Of Accounts
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
EVD — External Ventricular Drain
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
COM MED — Community Medicine
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
NL — Normal
MD — Doctor of Medicine
CCU — Coronary Care Unit
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
IOP — intra-orifice pressure
NSS — Normal Saline Solution
INFO — Information
APPT — Appointment
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
ADMTG — Admitting
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
HGB — Hemoglobin
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
LAB — Laboratory
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
PA — Physician Assistant
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
OFC — Office
DIV — Division

FISH — Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
AEB — As Evidenced By
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
NA — Not Applicable
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
GU — Genitourinary
/S — without
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
OT — Occupational Therapy
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
SUPP — Support
ED — Emergency Department
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand
SDS — Safety Data Sheet
MG — Magnesium
TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
ME — Medical Examiner
ATB — antibiotic
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
TPA — Third Party Administrator
SPEC — Special
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
MIN — Minute
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
BNO — Bowel Not Open
Q.O.D. — deprecated
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
OZ — Ounce
MED — Medical
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
NGTD — Negative to Date
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
@ — at

LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock
HPI — History of Present Illness
INT — Internal
AU — Both Ears
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
AED — Automated external defibrillator
NACL — Sodium Chloride
AMA — Against Medical Advice
DOL — United States Department of Labor
CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
D/C — Discontinue
BS — Blood Sugar
RBC — Red Blood Cell
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
TBC — Tuberculosis
CRO — Contract Research Organization
NP — Nurse Practitioner
ECHO — Echocardiogram
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
ALT — Alanine Transaminase
IM — Intramuscular
AUX — Auxiliary
MGR — Manager
BILAT — Bilateral
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
FU — Follow-Up
I&O — Intake & Output
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
WCC — White Cell Count
AU — Auris unitas
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
H — Hour
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
BL TIME — bleeding time
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
PLCMT — Placement

PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
ETOH — Ethanol
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
QUAL — Quality
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
QS — Quantity Sufficient
GP — General Practitioner
HOSP — Hospital
HBD — Has Been Drinking
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
PROC — Process
CONT — Continue
C/O — Complains Of
DZ — Disease
INH — Isoniazid
SUPT — Superintendent
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
HPF — High-Power Field
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
M — Million
GPL — George Palade Laboratories
CA — Calcium
HX — History
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
MIN — Minimum
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
HS — High School
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
LFT — Liver Function Test
D — Day
BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
NA — Not Available
APPY — Appendectomy
PROG — Program
HSA — Health Savings Account
CHOL — Cholesterol
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
SVC — Service
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished
WT — Weight
HCT — Hematocrit
INST — Institute

AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ASX — Asymptomatic
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
L — Liter
EXEC — Executive
MAX — Maximum
GEN — General Motors
GSW — GunShot Wound
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
PROF — Professor
SCI — Science
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
ASP — Aspartic Acid
HHS — Health and Human Services Department
L&D — Labor and Delivery
OPD — Outpatient Department
BMI — Body Mass Index
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
NEG — NEGative
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
MAINT — Maintenance
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PRIN — Principal
OOB — Out of Bed
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
CHO — Carbohydrate
LOS — Length of Stay
O2 — Oxygen
SUSP — Suspension
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
ADA — American Dental Association
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
COI — Conflict Of Interest
AFB — Aflatoxin B
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
HOB — Head of Bed
# — Number
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage

NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
OSH — Outside Hospital
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
USPS — United States Postal Services
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
TV — Television
PCN — Penicillin
HTN — Hypertension
EMG — Electromyogram
CC — Cubic Centimeter
DCF — Data Clarification Form
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
PO — By Mouth
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
AG — Antigen
M — Male
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
QT — Quart
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure
GTT — Drop
ADM — Admission
CRF — Case Report Form
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
CHEM — Chemistry
CO — Cardiac Output
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
DME — Durable Medical Equipment
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
BSL — Blood Sugar Level
HR — Heart Rate
RTW — Return To Work
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
MISC — Miscellaneous
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
RR — Respiratory Rate
RN — Registered Nurse

LAT — Lateral
MCG — micrograms
BR — Bathroom
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
AR — Accounts Receivable
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume
MJ — Megajoule
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
MSO4 — morphine sulfate
MN — Midnight
RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
AVG — Average Voltage Gain
BID — Twice A Day
ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
UNK — Unknown
REP — Representative
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
UR — Utilization Review
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
VIRO — Virology
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
KCL — Potassium Chloride
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
POST — Posterior
RLE — Right Lower Extremity
ENGR — Engineer
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
FHX — Family History
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
ANTHRO — Anthropology
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
AMT — Amount
I&D — Incision and Drainage
INF — Inferior
UNG — OINtment
PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia

CME — Continuing Medical Education
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
DOI — Date of Injury
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
DSP — Digital Signal Processor
CHE — Cholinesterase
TF — transfer
SOB — Short of breath
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
HI — Homicidal Ideation
HSKPG — Housekeeping
LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
EVAL — evaluation
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
HR — Hour
SUPR — Supervisor
PROMO — Promotional material
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
BUS — Business
AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
HD — High Density
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
ARG — Arginine
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
RFT — Renal Function Test
H2O — Water (vapor)
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
PET — positron emission tomography
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
NFR — Not for Resuscitation
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
ABCD — asymmetry, borders, color, diameter
A — Alanine
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
BSA — Body Surface Area
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
PHI — Protected Health Information
CAD — Computer-Aided Design
REG — Regular
TWA — Time Weighted Averages

C — Celsius
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
PIN — Personal Identification Number
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
G — Gram (g)
BA — Bachelor of Arts
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
MOL — Mole
CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
INV — Inventory
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
ACS — American Cancer Society
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
OTD — out the door (discharged
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
C — Centigrade
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
YR — Year
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
ATC — Around The Clock
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection
MR — Mental Retardation
VOL — Volume
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
DSG — Dressing
H/O — History of
STD — sexually transmitted disease
QT — cardiac output
IU — International Unit
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
AF — afebrile
GPA — Grade Point Average
PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
AHA — American Hospital Association
TECHNO — Technology
HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
MONO-DI — monochorionic-diamniotic twins
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
TEL — Telephone

FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
IRB — Institutional Review Board
NO — Nitric Oxide
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
LB — Pound
AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
COLL — Collect
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
BMA — British Medical Association
MI — Myocardial Infarction
YO — years old
SOC — Social
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
QTC — QT interval corrected for heart rate
SS — Social Services
CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System
BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide
A.P. — before a meal
AER — auditory-evoked response
Q.O.D. — every other day
BIL — Bilateral
FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
FA — Fatty Acid
E — Ecstasy
FBS — fasting blood sugar
CBD — Common Bile Duct
MCH — Master of Surgery
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
OHD — Organic Heart Disease
MVC — Motor Vehicle Crash
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
DB HL — decibels hearing loss
DEV — Development
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
AFL — Atrial Flutter
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor
MKTG — Marketing
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
EDC — Electronic Data Capture

CI — Cardiac Index
MECH — Mechanic
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
UE — Upper Extremity
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
GOK — God Only Knows
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa
SFA — Superficial Femoral Artery
NRB — non-rebreather mask
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
LIC — License
CAG — Coronary Angiography
HEMA — hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
PED — Pediatric
POD — Postoperative Day
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
IT — Intrathecal
BPD — Biparietal Diameter
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
QAM — Every morning
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
ETOH — Alcohol
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
RES — Research
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
HDU — High Dependency Unit
CE — Continuing Education
PROD — Produce
OS — Oculus Sinister
DCH — Diploma in Child Health
MATH — Mathematics
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
ADV — Advisory
L — Left
Y — Tyrosine

NYHA — New York Heart Association
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
LBP — Low Back Pain
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
HLTH — Health
CAPS — Capsule
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
SGT — Sergeant
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
XRT — Radiotherapy
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
FEIN — Federal Employer Identification Number
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
2.0 MG — 2 mg
WMA — World Medical Association
NG — Nanogram
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
VAG — Vaginal
PLN — Plan
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
JR — Junior
MPO — Myeloperoxidase
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
RTS — Revised Trauma Score
FBC — Full Blood Count
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
WY — Way
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
TRP — Tryptophan
TLC — Total Lung Capacity
STOPP — Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions
SL — Sublingual
PUR — Purchasing
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score
TL — Tubal Ligation
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
SCR — Serum Creatinine
TLS — Transport Layer Security
CHB — Complete Heart Block
PRO — Protein
ULN — upper limit of normal
PR — Per Rectum
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
FIN — Finance
ACH — Acetylcholine
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
AGA — appropriate for gestational age
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
OD — Once Daily
SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
CPD — Continuous Professional Development
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
AAD — Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
BSL — Biosafety Level
CA — Carcinoma
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
CK — Creatine Kinase
OR — Operating Room
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
ADA — American Diabetes Association
INR — International Normalization Ratio
PREP — Preparation
ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
BLD — Blood
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
LUE — Left Upper Extremity
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
TRLR — Trailer
EF — Ejection Fraction

X/7 — x number of days
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
P — Pressure
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
PC — After Meals
PX — Prognosis
Y/O — years old
F/U — Follow-Up
BG — Blood Glucose
LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
CDW — Collision Damage Waiver
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
CIRC — Circulation
DC — Discharge
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
RX — Treatment
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
TBS — Tablespoon
PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
RT — Radiation Therapy
GH — Growth Hormone
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
D5W — 5% dextrose/water
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
TWE — Tap Water Enema
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
R — Right
SQ — Subcutaneous
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
NB — Newborn
MOL — Molecule
VSA — vital signs absent
FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
A — Artery
NO. — Number
FL — Floor
RTC — Return To Clinic

TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
HBA — Hemoglobin A
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
ANT — Anterior
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
EXT — Extract
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
WB — Whole Blood
TEMP — Temperature
CX — microbiological culture
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
TSP — Teaspoon
AE — Adverse Event
IBW — Ideal Body Weight
BS MB — Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine
B.I.D — twice a day
BMD — Bone Mineral Density
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
SUPP — suppository
M.D. — Doctorate Of Medicine
STM — Short Term Memory
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
PT — Prothrombin Time
LDW — Last Day Worked
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney
BDL — below detectable level/limit
LE — Lower Extremity
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
ORG — Organization
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
P.C. — after meals
REQ — Request
HB — Hemoglobin
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
QOD — Every Other Day
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome

MT — Mountain
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
MVI — Multivitamin
EMS — Emergency medical service
BCX — Blood Culture
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
AF — Amniotic Fluid
BNC — bladder neck contracture
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
D/L — dislocation
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
PTL — preterm labor
OJ — Orange Juice
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
IPM — Integrated Pest Management
PMH — perimesencephalic subarachnoid hemorrhage
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
ETT — Endotracheal tube
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
AHA — American Heart Association
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
US — Ultrasound
HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content
PSH — Past medical history
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
T&C — Type and Cross
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
PAT — patient
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
OPR — Operator
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma
ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
UBW — Usual Body Weight
RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation

LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
MIN — Minority
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
AMP — Ampule
BUC — buccal
DC — discontinue
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
RXN — Reaction
BPP — Biophysical Profile
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
GRAD — Graduate
WTR — Water
S/S — Signs and Symptoms
FBE — Full Blood Examination
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
O/E — On Examination
TM — Tympanic Membrane
PSYCH — psychiatry
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test
CR — Chromium
A.A. — of each
N — Nitrogen
FTT — Failure To Thrive
CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
PH.D. — Doctorate Of Philosophy
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
NTG — Nitroglycerin
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
PIV — peripheral intravenous
ABW — Actual Body Weight
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
BILI — Bilirubin
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
RT — Reverse Transcription

PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
QD — quaque die (every day)
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
Q.D. — deprecated
CL — Clearance
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate
ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
SESS — Session
FH — Family History
Q2H — every two hours
PIO — Public Information Office
PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
AX — Axis
OCC — occasional
FT — foot (unit of length)
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
OD — Oculus Dexter
TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
MIN A — minimum assist
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
NG — Nasogastric
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
TAB — Tablet
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
RIS — Radiology Information System
NGT — NasoGastric Tube
DD — Differential Diagnosis
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
MB CHB — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
P.R. — per rectum
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
ABCS — airway, breathing, circulation, etc. Refers to priority of needs in emergency situations. Exact spell-out and details after "C" vary by institution, but the "ABCs" theme is recurrent.
A&W — Alive and Well
RX — prescriptions
RUE — Right Upper Extremity
THER — Therapy
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
SAST — Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase
EMP — Employee

SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation
IG — Immune Globulin
GYN — Gynecology
TLV — Type-Length-Value
AA — Alcoholics Anonymous
CHR — Chronic
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
VOD — vision right eye
XR — X-Ray
WK — Week
SECY — secretary
LP — Lumbar Puncture
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
Q.I.D — Four times a day
AD LIB — As desired
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
MSBOS — Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
PSYCHT — Psychologist
GTTS — guttae (drops
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
HBP — High Blood Pressure
LN — Lymph Node
RD — Registered Dietician
AGC — atypical glandular cells
OINT — ointment
LSB — Left Sternal Border
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
HCV — hepatitis C virus
SAB — Spontaneous Abortion
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
POS — Positive
ENT — Ear nose and throat
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
DNI — Do Not Intubate
STI — sexually transmitted infection
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
PDC — Professional Development Center
HVPO — High Value Purchase Orders
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
PE — Pleural Effusion
BI — Brain Injury
CXR — Chest X-Ray

MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
TIW — three times a week
OD — OverDose
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
HSG — Housing
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
VO — Verbal Order
NOF — Neck Of Femur
PNB — Pulseless Not Breathing
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
SH — Social History
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
LY — lymphocytes
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
ACT-D — actinomycin-D
HT — Heights
UBC — Uniform Building Code
PYRL — Payroll
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
ASN — Asparagine
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
WBC — White blood cells
DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins
TBSP — Tablespoon
IOL — Intraocular Lens
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
RA — Room Air
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
DA — Dopamine
XT — Exotropia
RPT — Repeat
CA — Cancer
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
PG — Picogram
RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis

WLE — Wide Local Excision
OTTR — Organ Transplant Tracking Record
OP — Outpatient
ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
FID — Financial Identification Number
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
PTX — PneumoThorax
AOM — Acute Otitis Media
SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
RCVG — Receiving
F — Female
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan
PACU — Post Anesthesia Care Unit
DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
HS — hours of sleep(bedtime)
MR — Mitral Regurgitation
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
BE — Barium Enema
CX — Cervix
A.M. — before noon
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
BM — Bowel Movement
ABD — Abdomen
TTO — To Take Out
STG — Short Term Goal
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
P — Pulse
NB — note well (please pay attention)
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
VS — vital signs
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
BA — Barium
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
VET — Veteran
EOA — Esophageal Obturator Airway
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
MDVL — Mandeville
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
ID — IDentifier
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
K — Potassium
COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
KCAL — kilocalories
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
LLE — left lower extremity
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
Q8H — Every 8 hours
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
HM — hispanic male
NNICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
WF — White Female
DRSG — Dressing
TPR — Temperature Pulse Respirations
# — Fracture
PRKG — Parking
LLL — left lower lobectomy
LLQ — left lower quadrant
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
LI — Lithium
CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
Δ — change
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level

BS — Bowel Sounds
HOPI — History of Present Illness
TAH-BSO — total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
PE — Physical Examination
BWX — bite-wing x-ray
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
PG — Postgraduate
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
W/C — Wheelchair
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
DIR — Directory
ER — Estrogen Receptor
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
GLU — Glutamic Acid
P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
INTL — International
EPO — Erythropoietin
CM — Chirurgiae Magister
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
PT — Patient
SOOB — sitting out of bed
HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn
PRBC — packed red blood cells
OS — Overall Survival
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
ECV — External Cephalic Version
PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
PPV — Positive Pressure Ventilation
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
A.C. — before a meal
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
FRCS — Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
FDTN — Foundation
CAL — Calorie
TXP — transport
W — White

BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
DIL — Dilute
ABN — Abnormal
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis
SOM — School of Medicine
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
GROUNDSKPR — Groundskeeper
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
FJ — Financial Journal
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
START — Screening Tool to Alert doctors to Right Treatment
RV — Right Ventricle
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
CS — Cesium
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
BSX — B-symptoms
SOL — Solution
NPO — Nil Per Os
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
LFTS — Liver Function Test
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
BPPV — benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
ACR — albumin:creatinine ratio
DAW — Dispense As Written
OP — Office of the President
DES — diethyl sulphate
FBG — fasting blood glucose
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
NWB — non-weight bearing
CC — cum cibo (with food)
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
KOR — keep open rate
LOX — Liquid Oxygen
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
IQCODE — Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
Q.A.D. — every other day

LAD — Left Anterior Descending
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
NVS — neurovascular status
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
GXT — graded exercise test
HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
X — Times
LAO — Left Anterior Oblique
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
SLI — Supplemental Liability Insurance
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
TRF — Transfer
E — Epinephrine
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
CYN — Canyon
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
RH — Rhesus factor
ICS — Intercostal Space
PHYCS — Physics
PLT — Platelet
TRNG — Training
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
ALS — Advanced Life Support
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
CP — Chest Pain
CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
U — University
IPPB — intermittent positive pressure breathing
SQL-DSE — Structured Query Language for Departmental Support Environment
SI OP. SIT — if needed
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
SC — Subcutaneous
GLU — glucose
HCRP — Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
PE — pulmonary embolus
TKO — To Keep Open
FLEX — flexion
GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

USS — ultrasound scan
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
ALI — Acute Lung Injury
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
KUB — Kidney
SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
EOM — Extraocular muscle
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
AK — Actinic Keratosis
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
HA — Headache
EXAM — Examination
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
TT — Thrombin Time
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies
HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
IDL — intermediate-density lipoprotein
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
BLS — Basic life support
HS — hours of sleep
A-V — ArterioVenous
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
EXT — Extension Shelf
AB — Antibody
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
REV — Review
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
PID — Personal Identification Number
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
AD — auris dextra
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
HGV — Hepatitis G Virus
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion

BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
VPA — Valproic Acid
DDNS — Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences
IE — Infective Endocarditis
GC — gonorrhea
PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
QHS — quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
QM — Quality Management
SCH — School
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
NSAIDS — non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
H — Hydrogen
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
SG — Specific Gravity
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
BM — Bachelor of Medicine
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
D/C — Discharge
IB — Investigator's Brochure
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
MEDS — Medication
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
ET — Endotracheal
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
LOM — Limitation of Motion
EPI — Epinephrine
NDC — National Drug Code
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery
DIU — Death in Utero
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
SEGA — Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

MSO — Management Services Officer
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse
ID — Infectious Disease
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
OV — Office Visit
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
LGA — large for gestational age
PUL — Pulmonary
IHC — Immunohistochemistry
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
A — Assessment
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
N — Asparagine
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
MS — Mitral Stenosis
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
CUSTDN — Custodian
RPT — Report
CF — Complement Fixation
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
PECS — picture exchange communication system
BIB — Brought In By
UTIL — Utilities
MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
KI — Potassium Iodide
CK — Check
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
CCK — Cholecystokinin
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
BKA — below-the-knee amputation
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
PHE — Phenylalanine
X/12 — x number of months
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
OHC — Occupational Health Center
BR — Bedrest
M — Methionine

AC — Anterior Chamber
HBV — hepatitis B virus
PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
POSTDOC — Postdoctoral
TRANS — Transport
SUSAR — Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
R — Roentgen
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
PATHO — Pathology
MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
LIB — Libra
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
PBF — Peripheral Blood Film
AJ — Ankle Jerk
BE — Base Excess
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
SERV — Service
QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
AM — After Morning
ACEI — angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
N.S. — not significant
EMER — Emergency
REP — Repeat
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
BRB — Bright Red Blood
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
T — tablespoon
PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
AHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
PLCY — Policy
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex

CCU — Critical Care Unit
BCP — Birth Control Pill
ICG — Indocyanine Green
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
L — Leucine
ETMF — Electronic Trial Master File
LOA — Left Occipitoanterior
NM — Nuclear Medicine
TBT — Tracheal bronchial toilet
DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
CAT — Cataract
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein
OP — Operational
MOM — multiples of the median
RA — Right Atrium
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
MSE — Mental Status Examination
LMD — Local Medical Doctor
ASS — assessment
AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
NVDC — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
COMP — Compound
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
LLC — Long Leg Cast
S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
AFA — Advanced First Aid
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
BASO — Basophil
AT-III — antithrombin III
AUD — Audit
UG — Undergraduate
AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
VD — Venereal Disease
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
WNL — Will Not Listen
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
FF — Fat Free
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher

ABVD — Doxorubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
MOD — Modified
AE — Above Elbow
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
F — Frequency
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
ANTI-RNP — antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
ST — Speech Therapy
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
IN VIVO — within the living
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
3TC — Lamivudine
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
DEN — Doctor's Educational Need
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
CATH — Catheter
LD — Lead
KOH — potassium hydroxide
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
CIRC — Circumcision
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
R/T — Related To
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
X/52 — x number of weeks
EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
AK — Above Knee
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
GERI — Geriatrics
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
T — Temperature
A — Adenosine
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
IND — Industry
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
BW — Body Weight
ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)

OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
DRPLA — Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
CCE — clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
LYS — Lysine
RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
PRL — Prolactin
IDC — Indirect Costs
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
AI — Association Index
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
NSE — neuron-specific enolase
DS — Down syndrome
INJ — injection
UR — Urine
BSC — bedside commode
W — Tryptophan
HEME — Hemorrhage
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
TUR — Transurethral Resection
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
Q.V. — which see
ERG — Electroretinogram
INSTL — Install
BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
HSC — Health and Social Care
GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
IVU — Intravenous Urogram
LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
EXT — Extremities
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
SPR — Specialist registrar (UK)
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
TVC — True Vocal Cord
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
GM — Gram

MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
MLC — Midline Catheter
ISH — Isolated Systolic Hypertension
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
ACB — aortocoronary bypass
A/O — Alert and Oriented
CLIN — Clinic
THR — Threonine
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
AGES CRITERIA — age, grade, extent, size
TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
NES — Not Elsewhere Specified
AS — Arsenic
HIM — Health Information Management
B — Black
SX — syndrome X
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
A/B — acid-base ratio
CL — Contact Lens
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
INH — Inhalation
CD — Chemical Dependency
MTX — Methotrexate
CVA — Costovertebral Angle
CFR — Case Fatality Rate
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
MATL — Material
SHOB — shortness of breath
PX — Physical Examination
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
NOCT — night
CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
TTP — Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
HD — Hemodialysis
L&A — Light And Accommodation
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
FREQ — Frequency
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
T.D.S. — three times a day
OE — Otitis Externa

PE — Physical Education
DCG — dacryocystogram
LEU — Leucine
VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
ICD-10 — International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision
AUDIO — Audiology
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
RD — Retinal Detachment
CRH — corticotropin-releasing hormone
VA — Visual Acuity
DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
GGT — L-gamma-glutamyl transferase
OB — obstetrics
HPF — high power field
DIA — Digital Image Analysis
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat
BMS — Bare Metal Stent
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure
DOL — Day of Life
HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
RADS — Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale
AC — Area Code
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
SMO — Site Management Organization
OP — Osteoporosis
LG — Large
GMP — guanosine monophosphate
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
ISMN — Isosorbide Mononitrate
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
HEP — hepatitis
EXT — Extension File
AP — alkaline phosphatase
P.M. — Afternoon
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
HAZ — Hazard
BL TY — blood type
VRSA — Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
IC — Intracardiac
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
TA — Teaching Assistant
GTT — Guttae
IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination

SB — Small Bowel
LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
M&M — morbidity and mortality
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
O.U. — both eyes
AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
WM — White Male
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
CABA — Complaints Of
FL — Femur Length
NNT — Number needed to Treat
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
ESBL — extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing
CNSLR — Counselor
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
NE — Norepinephrine
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation
SZ — Seizure
VOC — Vocational
OD — omni die (every day)
BW — Birth Weight
T.I.D. — three times a day
RVF — Right Ventricular Failure
IDL — Intermediate Density Lipoprotein
POP — Plaster of Paris
BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
OPG — Ocular Plethysmography
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
BD — bis di twice daily
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
PSI — Pneumonia Severity Index
ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
BKSTR — Bookstore
GU — Gastric Ulcer
CT — Count
R — Respirations
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
HHO2 — high humidity oxygen
CHF — Chief
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
R — Arginine
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis

TRUSP — Transrectal Ultrasound of the Prostate
EVF — erythrocyte volume fraction
DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
A/A — Affirmative Action
L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
HPI — history of the present illness
NAS — No Added Salt
GN — Glomerulonephritis
BBB L — left bundle branch block
TG — Triglyceride
Q — Glutamine
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer
BRATY — another version of the BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast, yogurt
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
P — after
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
PKU — Phenylketonuria
MOD — moderate dysplasia
CR — Complete Remission
GB — Gallbladder
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
NT — Nuchal Translucency
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
BMJ — British Medical Journal
BGAT — Blood Glucose Awareness Training
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
OM — every morning
PAPP-A — pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A
OPPT — Oriented to Person, Place, and Time
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
EAC — External Auditory Canal
S — Serine
BCPS — Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
UA — Urinalysis
RV — Residual Volume
A&O — Aware and Oriented

OS — LEFT EYE
PD — Per Diem
NSTEMI — non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
ICF — Informed Consent Form
FB — Foreign Body
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
T&H — type and hold
CDP — Career Development Program
IVP — Intravenous Push
COM — Community
CCP — Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
FLA-ABS — fluorescent antibody absorption test
GBC — gallbladder carcinoma
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter
D — Distance
EQ — Equipment
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
H.S. — at bedtime
IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
CAO — conscious alert and oriented
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
AD. — right ear
DIB — Dead in Bed
PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
H — Histidine
AC — ante cibum (before food)
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
I — Isoleucine
PBX — probiotics
PI — Present Illness
T/F — transfer
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal
TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
PPI — Proton Pump Inhibitor
PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
O&P — Ova & Parasites
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
FL — Fluid
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
ORU — Organized Research Unit
/C — with
TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram

T — teaspoon
FHT — fetal heart tone
HUM — Human
S4 — fourth heart sound
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
EDTA — ethylene-diamine-tetraacetic acid
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
CH — congenital hypothyroidism
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
GA — Gestational Age
DDAVP — Desmopressin Acetate
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
RT — Respiratory Therapy
SA — Sinoatrial
ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
CTG — Cardiotocograph
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
FLAIR — fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging
LAC — Long Arm Cast
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
PUB — Public
OD — eye doctor
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
PARA — paralysis
CYS — Cysteine
NA — No Answer
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway
UPJ — Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
EFWC — electrolyte-free water clearance
MUSK — muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase
T3 — Triiodothyronine
AZT — azidothymidine
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
O.U. — each eye
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health

EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy
SFA — Serum Folic Acid
WS — Williams Syndrome
ANGIO — angiogram
DSA — digital subtraction angiography
SR — Slow Release
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
NT — NasoTracheal
MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
ABD — abduction
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
OM — omni mane (every morning)
INC — Incomplete
MR — Modified Release
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
PK — Pharmacokinetics
L — Litre
DOC — Document
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
RR — Recovery Room
PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
ILE — Isoleucine
ACL — anticardiolipin
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
LYTES — Electrolytes
ROM — rupture of membranes
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
UUS — upper uterine segment
AP — Apical Pulse
TRALI — transfusion-related acute lung injury
WBI — Whole Bowel Irrigation
ACR — American College of Radiology
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery
DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
CT SCAN — computer-assisted tomography

T4 — Thyroxine
ECI — febris e causa ignota
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease
VAL — Valine
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis
DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
MMEFR — Maximal Mid-Expiratory Flow Rate
LA — Left Atrium
SDV — Source Document Verification
QN — Every night
TERN — intern
CT — Calcitonin
LS — Lumbosacral
CTA — Computed Tomography Angiography (medical imaging)
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
TME — Total Mesorectal Excision
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
WKR — WORKER
CMV IGG — cytomegalovirus IGG
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
MRCOG — Member Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
ARR — Absolute Risk Reduction
LUL — Left Upper Lobe
ITP — idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
WR — Writer
CKMB — creatinine kinase myocardial band
AL — auris laeva
NKFA — No Known Food Allergies
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
DR — dram
AED — Antiepileptic Drug
FFPHM — Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentrate
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
D25 — 25% dextrose injections
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
DDI — Didanosine
ASSN — Association
VLY — Valley
PE — Pulmonary Edema
RSB — Right Sternal Border
KM — Michaelis constant

MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
HP — hot packs
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
PI — Protease Inhibitor
MM HG — millimetre of mercury
K — Lysine
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid
V — Valine
RCT — randomized controlled trial
UOP — Urinary Output
NST — Non-Stress Test
DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
EXC — Excision
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
AQ — Autism Quotient
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.
PR — Progesterone Receptor
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
SER — Serine
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
PPD — Postpartum Depression
PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography
MLC — Mixed Lymphocyte Culture
DXR — Digital X-Ray Radiogrammetry
VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
OS — orthopedic surgery
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
HF — Heart Failure
VC — Vital Capacity (lung Function)
LIBRN — Librarian
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
PTU — Propylthiouracil
PAO — Peak Acid Output
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution
HT — Hypertension
PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
PPT — Precipitate
EMU — Early Morning Urine
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome
DRESS — Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
BC — Blood Culture
APR — Abdominoperineal Resection

RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ECON — Economics
↑ — increased
EKG — electrocardiogram
BNF — British National Formulary
TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
# — gauge
IF — Immunofluorescence
FM — Fetal Movement
MDE — Major Depressive Episode
OSM — osmolarity
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
E — Glutamic acid
SA — Salvation Army
COLL — COLLege
STREPTO. — Streptococcus
CRYO-AHF — cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
HB — Heart Block
ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
REC — Recreation (ground)
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
LASIK — laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (eye surgery)
BC/BS — Blue Cross/Blue Shield
QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
WN — Well Nourished
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
HL — Hearing Level
NLP — No Light Perception (Ophthalmic)
FUO — fever of unknown origin
TATTS — tired all the time syndrome
SGA — small for gestational age
LOT — Lotion
OBL — OBLique
EOB — Edge of Bed
DILI — drug-induced liver injury
HTVD — hypertensive vascular disease
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
K — Kilometer
ATB — According to antibiotic
FOF — Found on Floor
PER VAG — per vagina
ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen

PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
PA — posteroanterior
ADJ — Adjunct
VO — Voice Order
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
PP — Postprandial
NED — no evidence of disease
B/O — because of
ECE — Electrical & Computer Engineering
TTR — Transthyretin
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
K — cornea
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
FCR — Flexor Carpi Radialis
TV — Tidal Volume
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram
AUR. DEXTRO. — to right ear
CDFG — California Department of Fish and Game's
IVUS — Intravascular Ultrasound
HIS — Histidine
USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
ACC — Accommodation
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
NSA — no significant abnormality
IUGR — intrauterine growth restriction
CORP — Corporate
ZN — Zinc
S/A — sugar and acetone
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
STAT — Statistical

JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
ELECT — Electric
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
OFR — Officer of the Federal Republic
# — pounds
CLARE — Contact lens acute red eye
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
LAS — Latin American Studies
IIEF — International Index of Erectile Function
LAS — Lymphadenopathy Syndrome
BMC — Bone Mineral Content
SERMS — Selective estrogen receptor modulators
BBB — blood–brain barrier
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
LPL — Lipoprotein Lipase
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
AIIRB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
SHX — surgical history
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
HGH — human growth hormone
POCT — point-of-care test
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
GT — gastrostomy
CV — Color Vision
ACHE — acetylcholine esterase
ADHR — autosomal-dominant hypophosphatemic rickets
BUD — Budget
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
SPECT — Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Technique
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
TX — Transplantation
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
CAT — Computed Axial Tomography
CT — chest tube
PTA — Prior To Arrival
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
CT — Computer Tomography
LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
PERLA — pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodations
VLDL — Very Low Density Lipoprotein
BRAO — Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
ENG — electronystagmography
NUC — Nuclear

SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
O — objective
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society
MATS — Military Air Transport Service
BS — breath sound
LGV — Lymphogranuloma Venereum
JSOE — Jacob's School of Engineering
BBA — bilateral breast augmentation
GPI — globus pallidus interna
PREP — Prepare
MELD — model for end-stage liver disease
CS — Cesarean Section
PERL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive To Light
VIT — Vitamin
SN — Skilled Nursing
AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
PROG — Prognosis
NGN — Next Generation Network
VS — Versus Simulation
RRD — Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
NGB — neurogenic bladder
LPP — Lichen Planopilaris
CB — Ciliary Body
A.A. — amino acids:
ABC — Abacavir
KO — Keep Open
INSP — Inspector
DKA — Don't Know Anything
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis
DT — delirium tremen
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
CSF — colony stimulating factor
PM — evening (before midnight)
ER — External Relations
EDH — epidural hematoma
CREAT — Creatinine
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
BSI — Bodily Substance Isolation
ITU — Intensive Treatment Unit
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
RIF — Rifampin
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
CCNS — Cell Cycle Non-Specific Drug. A type of medication used in chemotherapy.
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
MESH — Medical subject headings

CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
NVA — near visual acuity
RMO — Responsible Medical Officer
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
CTAP — CT during arterial portography
NV — near vision
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
TOL — trial of labor
GVHD — chronic graft-versus-host-disease
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
V/S — Vital Signs
MAOIS — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
LTG — Long Term Goal
NTT — nasotracheal tube
CL — Chloride
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
EXP — expired
BILAT EQ — bilaterally equal
FLK — funny-looking kid
PTD — Permanent Total Disability
QS — as much as needed
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
HRCT — High-resolution computed tomography
RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
AUD VIS — Audio Visual
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
FAC — Faculty
GA — general anaesthetic
ETEC — Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
ABE — Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
NNBT — Nelson Baker tube
CAP — Capsule
UNEX — University Extension
NPL — Neoplasm
NOMI — Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
O/N — Overnight
IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
ID — Intradermal
RICE — Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. (For the treatment of certain leg and foot injuries.)
CYSTO — Cystoscopy

CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
NK — Natural Killer
MET — Methionine
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
A — Apical
BBB R — right bundle branch block
HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
CLIN LAB ADM — Clinical Laboratory Administration
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
OD — Occupational Disease
IC — Immune Complex
CVID — Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
BML — below measurable level/limit
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
CSII — Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
PC — post cibum (after food)
DCSSC — diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
FMP — First Menstrual Period
PR — by rectum
SOM — Serous Otitis Media
GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
O — Observation
PRACT — practitioner
CHT — congenital hypothyroidism
ACCU — Acute Coronary Care Unit
WWI — Walking While Intoxicated (and Fell Over)
P.V. — per vagina
Q3H — every three hours
PAS — para-aminosalicylic acid
AQ. — water
LEEP — Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
IR — Insulin Resistance
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
FACIL — Facility
EST — Electroshock Therapy
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease
TRAM FLAP — transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
MV — Minute Volume
PX — Pneumothorax
SCA — Spinocerebellar Ataxia
AC&BC — air conduction and bone conduction, as in Weber test
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node
GLN — Glutamine
MS — Morphine Sulphate

RTV — Ritonavir
HND — hemolytic disease of the newborn
BRT — Body Restorative Therapy
PNV — prenatal vitamin
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
NVD — nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
HVA — homovanillic acid
PCP — Phencyclidine
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
NM — Neuromuscular
TPR — temperature pulse respiratory
LPSOE — Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
ERT — Enzyme Replacement Therapy
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
DU — Duodenal Ulcer
VE — Vaginal Examination
EMB — Ethambutol
NON REP. — do not repeat
VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
A&P — anterior posterior
P — Post
BDI — Beck Depression Inventory
WCC — Well Child Clinic
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
RHUEPO — Recombinant Human Erythropoietin
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
DDH — developmental hip dysplasia
WS — water-soluble
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
MSUD — Maple Syrup Urine Disease
NG TUBE — nasogastric tube
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
CONC — concentrate
MAR — Marine
RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
BACT — Bacteria
FD — Fatal Dose
PM — Post Meridiem
PHIL — Philosophy
UCRP — University of California Retirement Plan
SAC — Short Arm Cast
GDS — Geriatric Depression Scale
F&R — Force And Rhythm
NASH — Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
DW — dextrose in water
L/S — lecithin to sphingomyeline
S3 — third heart sound

SAN — Sinoatrial Node
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
OC — oral contraceptives
SIO — Scripps Institutetution of Oceanography
PRA — Plasma Renin Activity
BM — Bone Marrow
SURG — Surgeon
FES04 — iron sulfate
< — caused by
BCG — Bacille Calmette-Guerine
EDV — End-Diastolic Volume
ICAS — Independent Complaints Advocacy Services
HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
DDH — developmental dysplasia of the hip joint
ACAD SVCS — Academic Services
ICP-MS — inductively-coupled plasma-mass spectrometry
STRKPR — Storekeeper
IJ — Internal Jugular
DHF — decompensated heart failure
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
MEN — Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome
ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus
ICD — International Classification of Diseases
DMR — Diploma in Medical Radiology
FRCOG — Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
CHAN — Chancellor
TMF — Trial Master File
BFS — Business and Financial Services
DQ — developmental quotient
CM — Centimetre
VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
RVT — Renal Vein Thrombosis
B I — Billroth I gastrectomy
PERS — Person
IMB — intermenstrual bleed
DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
MTCT — mother-to-child transmission
TMT — Treadmill Test
MRCPATH — Member, Royal College of Pathologists
ADM — administrator
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator
XE — Xenon
PPD — Packs Per Day
MONO-MONO — monochorionic-monoamniotic twins
S/I — suicidal ideation
VRE — vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium
HVD — hypertension vascular disease
KUB — Kidney, Urether and Bladder
HACE — high-altitude cerebral edema

AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
TGV — transposition of the great vessels
LV — left ventricle of the heart
AMAS — antimitochondrial antibodies
NEURO — Neurology
/A — before
QDS — quater die sumendum (to be taken four times daily)
BT — Bleeding Time
HRV — BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
CSR — Customer Service Request
PHYSCT — Physicist
CULT — culture
V&A — vagotomy and antrectomy
ICAM-1 — In contrast, intercellular adhesion molecule-1
DHEA — Dehydroepiandrosterone
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
EPITH — epithelial
TAPVR — Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
IGD — Immunoglobulin D
RHG-CSF — Recombinant Human Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor
PKA — protein kinase activity
TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
DCR — Dacryocystorhinostomy
RHF — rheumatoid factor
GA — General Accounting
LBW — Low Birth Weight
PLMS — periodic limb movements of sleep
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
FMRP — fragile X mental retardation protein
QS — a sufficient amount
PPV — pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
ANC — absolute neutrophils count
LT — Left
XRT — external radiation therapy
LM — left main coronary artery
DISCH — Discharge
AVL — An Automatic Vehicle Location
FTI — Free Thyroxine Index
GVHD, — graft-versus-host disease
PSYCH — Psychology
AUR — Acute Urinary Retention
I:E — Inspiratory To Expiratory Ratio
TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
EPS — electrophysiology
PCA — Prostate Cancer
NEO — New Employee Orientation
CAT/CT — computed axial tomography / computed tomography
RT — Route

ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
ERM — Epiretinal Membrane
NK CELLS — natural killer cells
EMC — encephalomyocarditis virus
MERCH — Merchandise
V — Vent
TUNA — Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate
ASO — antistreptolysin-O
ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
NBTE — nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis
@ — each
EOG — Electro-Oculogram
UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter
FEV1 — forced expiratory volume in one second
SP.GR. — Specific Gravity
FAP — Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
COSHH — Committee on Substances Hazardous to Health
PLIF — Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
FOB — Foot of Bed, father of baby
IGFBP-3 — insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-3
PRV — Polycythemia Rubra Vera
MSR — Medical Science Research
COX-2 — cyclooxygenase 2
TP — Total Protein
SP — Status Post
DMT — Dimethyltryptamine
PND — Postnasal Drip
KA — ketoacidosis
HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
LFHOM — Licensed Associate of the Faculty of Homeopathy
DIS — Disease
PET — Payroll Expense Transfer
PSC — Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (liver disease)
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
UA — Unstable Angina
TC — Total Cholesterol
SSPE — Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
GGS — Gastrografin swallow
HDCV — Human Diploid Cell Vaccine
ASO — antistreptolysin o
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
ESV — End-Systolic Volume
CPPD — Chest Percussion and Post Drainage
RIMA — Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase Type a
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
VW — Vessel Wall

PICU — paediatric intensive care unit
WK — Work
CLN NUTRIT — Clinical Nutrition
FNC — Full nursing care
UCRS — University of California Retirement System
CHC — Community Health Council
RPSGB — Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
RVR — rapid ventricular rate
IUD — intrauterine death
CKMB — MB isoenzyme of creatine kinase
LHRHA — luteinising hormone-releasing hormone agonist
FIN ADM — Financial Administration
UBT — Urea Breath Test
MID — Multi-Infarct Dementia
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
SE — Sales Engineer
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
TCT — thrombin clotting time
WPC — washed packed cells
PROCTO — Proctoscopy
PGCS — Paediatric Glasgow Coma Scale
HBF — fetal hemoglobin
MB BS — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
H&H — Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
N/C — nasal cannula
SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
MDD — Major Depressive Disorderb
TENS — placebo-transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
HACEK — acronym for a group of bacteria that are a frequent cause of endocarditis in children
PLAT — tissue plasminogen activator
ASIA — American Spinal Injury Association
AHF — Antihemophilic Factor
V/Q — Ventilation/Perfusion
MMED — Master of Medicine
MET — Metabolic Equivalent
SCL — Soft Contact Lens
FPB — Flexor Pollicis Brevis
SLUD — Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation
KCCT — Kaolin Cephalin Clotting Time
CMG — Cystometrogram
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
CRYO — cryoprecipitate
HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
MCL — midclavicular line
KT — kinesio therapy
EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
MMR — measles, mumps, and rubella
MGN — Membranous Glomerulonephritis

NCS — Nerve Conduction Study
CADASIL — Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
ESL — extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (also ESWL)
ANI RESC — Animal Resources
BIO — Biology
PEDS — Pediatrics
GPCL — gas permeable contact lens
DEPTL — Departmental
VIT — Vitreous
S.C. — subcutaneous
TBG — Thyroxine Binding Globulin
LIJ — Left Internal Jugular
TTO — Technology Transfer Office
HAE — Hereditary Angioedema
IFOPAL — Index, Fund Organization, Program, Account, Location
HBCAG — Hepatitis B Core Antigen
BK — Bradykinin
ECHO — Etoposide, Cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin, And Vincristine
CCDC — Consultant in Communicable Disease Control
FNAC — fine-needle aspiration cytology
COHB — Carboxyhemoglobin
N/V — nausea and vomiting
T — Threonine (amino acid)
EMDA — electromotive drug administration
LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
LAP — Laparotomy
EMDAS — encephalomyoduroarteriosynangiosis
PEX — Plasma Exchange
SARC — Sarcoidosis
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
ORSA — Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Operations Research Society Of America
FRCPSYCH — Fellow Royal College of Psychiatrists
OFR — Officer Fitness Report
BR — Bed Rest
AA. — Arteria
MBL — Mannose-Binding Lectin
LTAC — Long-Term Acute Care
SCLC — Small Cell Lung Cancer
HLHS — Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
FISC — Fiscal
INS — Insurance
NSTEMI — non ST Segment Myocardial Infarction
MCAD — Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
ANTI- — refers to an antibody to the suffixed antigen
SOOB — Send Out of bed
TBI — total body irradiation
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
TP — Tuberculin Precipitation
CMV — controlled mechanical ventilation
BC — bone conduction

NUR — Nurse
CEA — Carcinoembryonic Antigen
MUS — MUSeum
U/O — under observation for, urine output
BHR — Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness
MCHORTH — Master of Orthopaedic Surgery
HIST — History
FOS — Full of Stool
ACMS — Academic Computing and Media Services
WD/WN — well-developed, well-nourished
MRU — Multicampus Research Unit
DOZ — Dozen
LCHAD — Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase
WD — Well Developed
ICSI — Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
GEST — gestation
HFNEF — heart failure with a normal ejection fraction
PZA — Pyrazinamide
VS — Versus Star
LL — Lower Level
VOS — Vision Left Eye
PRO — Proline
NRTI — Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
= — Equals" or "Complete Transformation
AMES — Applied Mechanics and Engineering Sciences
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
AMAS — Audit and Management Advisory Services
EKG — Electrocardiograph (Instrument)
LASH — left anterior superior hemiblock
SNB — Sentinel Node Biopsy
PAF — platelet activating factor
UCHD — Usual Childhood Diseases
VZV — Varicella-Zoster Virus
KJ — Knee Jerk
SCID — SEVERE COMBINED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY
TEM — Transmission Electron Microscope
SW — Stab Wound
DCL — diffusing capacity of the lung
VDSA — Voluntary Data Sharing Agreement
OME — otitis media with effusion
WPW — Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
VT — Very Terminal
CIRC — Circumcision Information Resource Centre
OES — Occupational Exposure Standard
LAR — Legally Acceptable Representative
IMID — Immunomodulatory Drug
A&P — assessment and plans
PRP — Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
TEP — Teacher Education Program
PM — Polymyositis

AIP — Academic Internship Program
PDE — Phosphodiesterase
CSE — Computer Science & Engineering
STEC — Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli
BOW — bag of water
GVL — graft versus leukemia
FNAB — fine-needle aspiration biopsy
AUR. LAEV — to left ear
WOI — without incident
WK — Weak
↓ — decreased
SNP — Sodium Nitroprusside
CBS — Chronic Brain Syndrome
LVPO — Low Value Purchase Order
PMD — Primary Medical Doctor
TGA — transposition of the great arteries
LX OF CH — laxative of choice
MT — metatarsal
Q.V. — as much as you please
TIA — Transient Ischaemic Attack
SCOPE — microscope or endoscope
DHT — DiHydroTestosterone
A/P — assessment/plan
ASCA — anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies
SEN — subependymal nodule
VP — venous pressure
EM — Erythema multiforme
T&S — Type and Screen Blood
HBIG — Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
LA — local anaesthetic
GPT — transaminase/glutamic-pyruvic transaminase
NEC — Necrotizing Enterocolitis
EOC — Emergency Operating Center
AHT — antihyaluronic acid test
ZE — Zollinger-Ellison
MMI — Maximum Medical Improvement
OCNA — Orthopedic Clinics of North America
GMC — General Medical Condition
ET — Esotropia
PTC — Pseudotumor Cerebri
AFFL — Affiliate/Affiliation
HCF — Healthcare Facility
Q.I.D. — four times each day
PA — Pulmonary Artery
CUST — Customer
INF(-α/-β/-γ) — interferons -α/-β/-γ
FRCPATH — Fellow, Royal College of Pathologists
TNM — Tumor, Node, Metastases
ZIFT — Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
SEC — seconds

NNRTI — Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
RCR — Rotator Cuff Repair
IDL — indirect laryngoscopy
HSC — human chorionic somatomammotropin
PPH — Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
CAL/OSHA — California Division of Occupational Safety and Health
OTC — Office Telephone Contact
EDD — estimated date of delivery
CALIT2 — California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
PDR — Physicians'Desk Reference
B/K — Below Knee
TX — Therapy (medical)
FPR — False Positive Rate
ICDS — Integrated Child Development Services Program
SPECT — single-photon emission computed tomography
STOP — Surgical Termination of Pregnancy
DVA — Distance Visual Acuity
MAND — mandibular
ITER — International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor
AEA — above-elbow amputation
LDL-C — low-density lipoprotein cholesterol
LTK — Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
VIS — Visual
FSH — Follicular Stimulating Hormone
VX — Vertex
HSV — Highly Selective Vagotomy
DCP-REG — Defined Contribution Plan Regular
GHS — Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
MUPS — Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Symptoms)
IAA — Insulin Autoantibody
PD — Postural Drainage
EADA — Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act
SIGN — Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (similar to the English NICE)
TG — Thyroglobulin
SO — Superior Oblique
POD — post-op day
NC — nasal cannula
RECP — Reception
H2O — Headwaters to Ocean
SUCCED — succedaneous
AUX — Auxilliary
WPC — Word Processing Center
WMRS — White Mountain Research Station
PERLA — Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
RFVIIA — recombinant activated factor VIIa
MFOM — Member Faculty of Occupational Medicine
ECLS — Extracorporeal Life Support
EUP — Extrauterine Pregnancy
PO — per oral

A&PS — Auxiliary & Plant Services
FOR — Foreign
LBO — Large Bowel Obstruction
5HTP — five hydroxy tryptophan
MPD — Main Pancreatic Duct
S1 — First Heart Sound
TRACH — tracheostomy
POS — Point-Of-Service
HYD LAB — Hydraulic Laboratory
MIO — Medical Incident Officer
HCTZ — Hydrochlorothiazide
DRCPATH — Diploma Royal College of Pathologists
ACCOM — Accommodation
URO — Urology
BZD — Benzodiazepine
SI — Sacroiliac Joint
ZOOL — Zoology
FC — foley catheter
PR — Prothrombin Ratio
EMPL HLTH — Employee Health Services
HAI — Hepatic Arterial Infusion
LDRSHP — Leadership
CR — centric relation
ASW — Approved Social Worker
VSR — ventricular septal rupture
AFNTR — acute febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reaction
UPD — Uniparental Disomy
POSE — primary obesity surgery, endoscopic
PLZ — Plaza
RBP — retinol:retinol-binding protein
CPM — continuous passive movement
REM — Roentgen Equivalent Man (Unit of Dose Equivalent)
BVP — biventricular pacing
BRM — immunomodulators/biologic response modifiers
OR — Odds Ratio
MU — milliunit
FDIU — Fetal Demise in Utero
TRAM — transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
ICCU — intensive cardiac care unit
JVD — Jugular Venous Distension
C/C/E — clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
TFTS — thyroid function tests
PAIR — Puncture Aspiration Injection Reaspiration
MS — Mental Status
OB — Occult Blood
TBSE — Total Body Skin Examination
MOABS — Monoclonal Antibodies
HCRA — Health Care Reimbursement Account
SED — Sedimentation Rate
REI — Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

ON — every night
PEN — Penicillin
VTEC — verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli, also known as enterohaemorrhagic E. coli
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin
TENS — Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator
AIO — Ambulance Incident Officer
SCFE — Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
ASCVD — arteriosclerotic vascular disease
MVO2 — mixed venous oxygen concentration
SCLE — Subacute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
LOF — Leakage of Fluid
PRO — Professional
CMD — cystic medial degeneration
GM-CSF — granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor
CT — Counterterrorism
DIPERTE — diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus
HPV — Human Papiloma Virus
HCG — human chorionic gonadotrophin
LR — lateral rectus
TAT — thematic apperception test
FPM — Family and Preventive Medicine
AGRC — Academic Geriatric Resource Center
HLA — histocompatibility locus antigen
PARA I — indicating a woman with one child (partus = birth
PML — Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
TTMT — thallium treadmill test
FP — Feature Package
TR — Tricuspid Regurgitation
EPEC — Enteropathogenic Escherichia Coli
V — Vitreous
BIOCHEM — Biochemistry
HN — hemagglutinin-neuraminidase protein
SSC — Stainless Steel Crown
D/W — dextrose in water
CQC — Care Quality Commission
N/S — normal saline
LING — Linguistics
ALK — Alkaline
LES — Lupus Erythematosus Systemicus
DOBST — Diploma in Obstetrics
SAA — Staff Affirmative Action
SERT — Serotonin Transporter Protein
HH — Home Health Care
CAGS — Coronary Artery Graft Surgery
AUH — auditory hallucinations
CRAO — Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
SAED — SemiAutomatic External Defibrillator
FIBD — found in bed dead
NVD — neck venous distention
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase Constitutive

HNPCC — Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer
MUP — melanoma of unknown primary source
PDL — Pulsed Dye Laser
FDSVCS — Food Services
DAT — Direct Antiglobulin Tests
EPACT — electronic Prescribing Analysis and Cost Tool
CMACE — Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries
M3 — Cubic Metre
ACBS — Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances
PA — periapical
CCR — California Code of Regulations
GOD — Glucose Oxidase
RA — Refractory Anemia
CRL — crown to rump length
A/O — anterior oblique
KUB — Kidney Ureters Bladder
PHQ — Patient Health Questionnaire
BT — Bowel Tones
CABP — coronary artery bypass procedure
NPD — Nightly Peritoneal Dialysis
SK — Streptokinase
AC — Academic
FRCGP — Fellow Royal College of General Practitioners
CFA — Colonization Factor Antigen
AECG — ambulatory electrocardiography
ND — (examination) not done
JVP — Jugular Venous Pulse
IABP — intra-aortic balloon pump counterpulsation
MC — Metacarpal
ENGNG — Engineering
EMC — Ensephalomyocarditis
HVLT — high-velocity lead therapy
NARC — Narcotics
CNCB — Center for Neural Circuits and Behavior
ICD — Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
MCLINPSYCHOL — Master of Clinical Psychology
A-T — ataxia-telangiectasia
SAH — Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
EBU I — Engineering Building, Unit 1
ENG — electronystagmogram
NEU — neurology
GRAV I — gravidity = 1
FRCR — Fellow, Royal College of Radiologists
I&O — inputs and outputs
LGIB — lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding
DFM — Diploma in Forensic Medicine
NAAT — nuclear acid amplification test
MIRECC — Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
MCIS — Medical Center Information Systems
PVS — Pulmonary Valve Stenosis

SUPNMR — supernumerary tooth
IPMN — Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
RSV — Reserve
IOD — Integrative Oceanography Division
DIST — Distribution
O — Morally Offensive
FPG — Fasting Plasma Glucose
AMNIO — Amniocentesis
PMR — Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization
/P — after
MRSA — Methicillin-resistant ''Staphylococcus aureus''
VOD — Volume of Distribution
LT — heat-labile enterotoxin of Escherichia coli
MSGR — Messenger
TYM — Test Your Memory
COX-1 — Cyclooxygenase 1
P&L — Psychology & Linguistics Building
NIDDM — non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
POS — Positively Outrageous Service
ACP — Animal Care Program
DIC — disseminated intravascular clotting syndrome
TSHR-AB — thyrotropin-receptor antibody
LA — local anesthetic
EPRO — Electronic Patient Reported Outcomes
MFCPU — multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis
CCCU — critical coronary care unit
DARWIN — Data Repository and Windows to Information
CLIN ENGRG — Clinical Engineering
VS — Versus System
ARRS — American Roentgen Ray Society
GRSMN — Groundsman
C2 — axis – second cervical vertebra of the spine
PAL — posterior axillary line
CERT — Center for Environmental Research and Training
L&R — Left and Right
HOOF — Home Oxygen Order Forms
UIH — University of Illinois Hospital
PACG — Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
CER — Control Event Rate
BAO — Basic Acid Output
LP — light perception
ATNR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
PAO2 — alveolar oxygen
SLUD — Salivation
IOF — International Operation Forces
HFMD — Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
D&A — discission and aspiration
Q.L. — as much as you like
JCI — Journal of Clinical Investigation
SA — Small Animal

BMP — Blood Metabolic Profile
AQ. DIST. — distilled water
CMRR — Center for Magnetic Recording Research
HALE — index--Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy
OPA — Oropharyngeal Airway
FAMM — Familial Atypical Mole and Melanoma
MRCS — Member Royal College of Surgeons
PSC — Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
PRP — Panretinal Photocoagulation
DS — Doctor of Surgery
PDD — Pervasive Development Disorder
RMR — right medial rectus
PS — Pressure Support
AVJRT — atrioventricular junctional re-entry tachycardia
VLDL — very low-density lipoprotein
ON — omni nocte (every night)
RCT — randomised controlled trial
NESP — Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein
TBSA — Total Burn Surface Area
BBMF — bone break, me fix
PEL — Permissible Exposure Level
DECID — deciduous or primary
CASR — calcium-sensitive receptor
GABHS — group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus
PH — hydrogen ion concentration
SCA — Sickle Cell Anemia
PP — pulsus paradoxus
PNM — Perinatal Mortality (statistic)
DLE — Disseminated Lupus Erythematosus
AMH — antimüllerian hormone
CHART — continuous hyperfractionated accelerated radiotherapy
OI — opportunistic infections
DCBE — Double Contrast Barium Enema Examination (gastroenterology)
TDAP — tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis combined vaccine
VAS — visual analog scales
NAFLD — Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
CLIN SVCS — Clinical Services Administration
CBO — Campus Budget Office
DL — decilitre
CAPS — catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome
DPM — Diploma in Psychological Medicine
MR SCAN — magnetic resonance scan
DBS — deep brain stimulation
NATHNAC — National Travel Health Network and Centre
PCC — Patient Care Coordinator
GVH — Graft Versus Host
PAMP — Pulmonary artery mean pressure
IMM — intramyometrial
LSA — lichen sclerosus et atrophieus
JP — Jackson-Pratt {drain}

ENG — ENGLISH LOCKHEED
CPKMB — creatine phosphokinase heart
SE — side effects
COOR — Coordinator
LCA — Left Coronary Artery
CUC — Chronic Ulcerative Colitis
FFHOM — Fellow of the Faculty of Homeopathy
APL — abductor pollicis longus muscle
VCTC — voluntary counselling and testing centers
CES — Cauda Equina Syndrome
COEM — Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine
TD/IPV — tetanus, diphtheria and polio
GREG — guideline recommendation and evidence grading
HPA CHAPD — HPA Chemical Hazards and Poisons Division
PPM — Policy & Procedure Manual
SOE — Security of Employment
SMN — Statement of Medical Necessity
ALG — Antilymphocytic globulin
IMI — intramuscular injection
AAF — African American Female
CHD — Center for Human Development
> — causes
ASC — Associate in Science (degree)
IGPP — Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics
SNV — Sin Nombre Virus
HEOA — Higher Education Opportunity Act
APL — Antiphospholipid
SMA — Sequential Multiple Analyser
NA — Nursing Assistant
EOM — Extraocular Movement
CCCC — Center for Clouds Chemistry and Climate
CCIS — Center for Comparative Immigration Studies
F/C — film-coated
AC — Assist Control (ventilation)
MS-AFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
ACAD AFFRS — Academic Affairs
CARCINO — Carcinogenesis
TGF — Tumor Growth Factor
CYTOTECH — Cytotechnology
PTHC — Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography
LOD — Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling
OCGA — Office of Contract and Grant Administration
HBA1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
BAN — British Approved Names (see USP Dictionary)
DCCT — Diabetes Control And Complication Trials
FTA — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies
OSTEO — Osteomyelitis
AUTH — Authorization and Account Codes
EPSES — extra-pyramidal side-effects
POP — Pain on Palpation

M.A. — medical assistant
RADIOL — Radiology
ESHAP — etoposide, cisplatin, cytarabine, methylprednisolone
DP — Dorsalis Pedis
RR — Relative risk of death
H.S. — hour of sleep
MVPS — Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome
ESI — Environment and Sustainability Initiative
MSU — Mid-Stream Specimen of Urine
CLC — corpus luteum cyst
CHM — Commission on Human Medicines
PIE — Period of Initial Eligibility
IO — intraosseous infusion
BRI — building-related illness
BVM — Bag-Valve-Mask system
PND — Post Nasal Drainage
BOT — base of tongue
UHS — University Health Service
IMV — Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
G-CSF — Granulocyte colony-stimulating factors
CRYO — cryosurgery
LB — large bowel
ATRA — Trans Retinoic Acid
PAOD — Peripheral Artery Occlusive Disease
VLDL — Very-Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
Q.D. — daily
DEXA — dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
FF — fundus firm
FUDS — Formerly Used Defense Sites
VDRL — Venereal Diseases Research Laboratory
SLS — Student Legal Services
WS — Waardenburg Syndrome
PDL — Periodontal Ligament
MET — metastasis
SPEP — Serum Protein Electrophoresis
PCOS — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
AHR — airway hyper-reactivity
ARBI — Alcohol Related Brain Injury
VPAP — Variable Positive Airway Pressure
STREP. — streptococcus
RECD — Record
BIVAD — bilateral ventricular assist device
TRANSLTR — Translator Supercomputer
CAT — Computerized Tomography Scan
DPATH — Diploma in Pathology
SGB — Stellate ganglion blockade
CDI — cranial diabetes insipidus
VENT — Ventilator
AVNT — Atrioventricular Nodal Tachycardia
FL VOL — fluid volume

SVD — simple vertex delivery
AJCC — American Joint Committee on Cancer's
HPU — Health Protection Unit
Q.D.S. — four times each day
TRT — Testosterone Replacement Therapy
SC PREP — sickle cell prep
SMR — Submucous Resection
RNY — Roux-en-Y anastomosis
RT — Respiratory Technician
ASOT — antistreptolysin-O titre
PERF — Perforation
SAF — Safety
NOIDS — Notifications of Infectious Diseases
EDM — esophageal Doppler monitor
DPH — Diploma in Public Health
CAS — Cashier
NT — Not Tested
MM — myeloid metaplasia
GUM — genitourinary medicine
MO — Monocyte
HRCT — High-resolution CT
DIS — Disease Intervention Specialist
PTSS — Posttraumatic Stress Syndrome
FDP — Federal Demonstration Project
IP — interphalangeal joint[disambiguation needed]
DS2 — Disclosure Statement
CGA — Contract and Grant Administration
SR — Superior Rectus (eye muscle)
MSDU — medical surgical day unit
CRCA — Center for Research in Computing and the Arts
URA — Unilateral Renal Agenesis
PDVT — Postoperative Deep-Vein Thrombosis
BOI — Born on Island
FRCA — Fellow Royal College of Anaesthetists
SBRT — Stereostatic Body Radiation Therapy
BLDG — bleeding
RUG — Retrograde Urethrogram
DS — disease
UIPD — University of Illinois Police Department
CCS — Center for Coastal Studies
CDH — Congenital Dislocated Hip
AICD — automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
MICROBIOL — Microbiology
OPHTH — Ophthalmology
CFU — Colony-Forming Unit
VED — Vacuum Erection Device
SG CATH — Swan–Ganz catheter
HTPA — hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
QPM — quaque die post meridiem (every day after noon)
SNAP — Streamlined Noncompeting Award Process

MSP — Medical Service Plan
DIET — Dietary Intervention: Evaluation of Technology
IMPRV — Improvement
AMAL — Amalgam
DI — Direct Index
MUA — Manipulation Under Anaesthetic
RAD — Right Axis Deviation
NTP — Nortriptyline
XDR — extremely drug resistant
CLDP — Catastrophic Leave Donation Program
C — Celcius
HH — Hiatus Hernia
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Imino-Diacetic Acid
E — electrolytes
CSSC — Chemical Safety and Surveillance Committee
PVS — Plummer-Vinson syndrome
SSPSS — Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
M/C — mail code
FM — face mask
D — Dose
PCVC — percutaneous central vein catheter
E3 — Estriol
HRN — High Risk Nursery
POSM — Plasma Osmolality
FCC — Family Centered Care
ACTH — adrenocorticotrophic hormone
AUR. — ear
DIPH — diphtheria
ICH — intracerebral hemorrhage
WH — Well Hydrated
TUMT — TransUrethral Microwave Thermotherapy
LCPD — Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
ESC — Escort
LHAT — Laboratory Hazard Assessment Tool
IGA — Immunoglobulin A
HIFU — high-intensity focused ultrasound
CAMS — Campus Asset Management System
VUR — Vesicoureteral Reflux
P.T. — physical therapy, posterior tibal artery pulse
CREATE — Center for Research on Educational Equity, Assessment, and Teaching Excellence
ACAD SEN — Academic Senate
ENVIR — Environment
LRC — Lipid Research Clinic
POAG — Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
PEG — Pneumoencephalogram
BM — Black Male
NABSA — nucleic acid sequence-based amplification technique
PARA II — indicating a woman with two children (partus = birth
AIH — artificial insemination by husband
IRMA — intraretinal microvascular abnormality

NEUROSURG — neurosurgery
EIA — External Iliac Artery
FA — Fluorescein Angiogramic
C1 — Atlas
Δ — diagnosis;
PHACO — Phacoemulsification
C — Gl With Glasses
MDT — multidrug therapy
EOP/RS — Educational Opportunity Program/Relations with Schools
GLUC — glucose
PCO2 — carbon dioxide pressure
PREOP — Preoperative
RDS — Retiree Drug Subsidy
CMBB — Center for Marine Biotechnology & Biomedecine
SQ — SQuamous
EOY — Employee of the Year
BPSA — Business Process Self-Assessment
RIMA — reversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase A
EBM — Evidence-Based Medicine
BIOMED LIB — Biomedical Library
JIMO — Joint Institute for Marine Observations
CLL — Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia
AQ. CALID. — warm or hot water
HDV — hepatitis D virus infection
HAA — Hearing Aid Amplifier
OIA — Office of International Affairs
SMO — Standing Medical Orders
WBRT — whole-brain radiotherapy treatment
AQ. GEL. — cold water
MPD(S) — myeloproliferative disease(s
LA — Lupus Anticoagulant
LACIS — lacunar infarcts
HCA — Healthcare Associated, as in HCA-CDI
SX — service
MTBI — Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
MSSA — meticillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus
CVF — confrontational visual field
UCTD — Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
FF — filtration fraction
EIEC — Enteroinvasive Escherichia Coli
LJV DR — La Jolla Village Drive
EDB — Employee Data Base
FDG-PET — fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography
CPT — Chest Physical Therapy
WBCS — White Blood Cells
ESPP — Extended Studies and Public Programs
LEC — Lupus erythematosus cell
RT — respiratory tract
CPPD — calcium pyrophosphate, cyclic perimenstrual pain and discomfort
PMHX — Prior/Previous Medical History

RARS — refractory anaemia with ringed sideroblasts
F&A — facilities & administration
ESS — empty sella syndrome
COG SCI — Cognitive Science
MRCPSYCH — Member Royal College of Psychiatrists
MAC — Mycobacterium Avium Complex (medicine)
EXT STUD — Extended Studies
FEM — Female
IFIS — Integrated Financial Information Services
D/O — died of, disorder
HMG/COA — hydroxymethylglutaryl-co-enzyme A
HC — home care
HDV — anti-hepatitis D virus
DOE — dyspne on exdrtion
AAM — African American Male
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Melitus
EOS — eosinophils
PTD — preterm delivery
DTB — Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin
DHL — diffuse histocytic lymphoma
ASD — Autistic Spectrum Disorder
IGE — anti-immunoglobulin E
APR — Abdominal Peritoneal Resection
M/E — microscopic examination
MC — Medical Center
EAF — enteric adherence factor
HPA — hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
ECMO — Extra Coprial Membrane Oxygenation
OAF — osteoclast activating factor
LADC — Left Anterior Descending Coronary
NAC — n-acetyl cysteine
PET — pressure equalization tube
EPFIP — electronic Prescribing and Financial Information for Practices
SLC — Short Leg Cast
STN — SubThalamic Nucleus
OAC — Office of Academic Computing
LINKS — Local Involvement Networks
CDMR — cesarean delivery on maternal request
E/C — enteric-coated
CCA — Calcium Channel Antagonist
APPLIC. — applicandus
EER — Experimental Event Rate
MOB — mother of baby
LA — lymphadenopathy
JCV — Jc Virus
NSB — Natural Science Building
PMD — Private Medical Doctor
FRCOPHTH — Fellow Royal College of Ophthalmology
NCC — noncompaction cardiomyopathy
AIR — Anterior Interval Release

HSV — anti-herpes simplex virus
ADN — adnexae
JEV — Japanese encephalitis virus
DIST — Distal
DRCOG — Diploma Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
HEV — hepatitis virus
HELP — hypertension, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets (syndrome)
MFHOM — Member of the Faculty of Homeopathy
TR — Tincture
MCR — Major Cytogenetic Remission
ENPET — Electronic Non-Payroll Expense Transfer
LCMV — Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
RBCS — Red blood cells
FC — finger counting
E4 — estetrol
COP — cryptogenic organizing pneumonitis
HM — hand movements
WLH — Warren Lecture Hall
GOMER — get outta my ER
CFHS — Child/Family Health Studies
PAD — Peripheral Arterial Disease
M/R — modified-release
COT — Consultation Observation Tool
EAEC — enteroadhesive Escherichia coli
FFA — Fellow Faculty of Anaesthetists
LAUP — laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty
CG — cholecystogram
HTLV-1 — Human T-Cell Leukaemia Virus Type 1
OCC — Occupational Character Class
FFFP — Fellow of the Faculty of Family Planning
AT — antithrombin III
SYM — Symptoms
WPW — Wolff-Parkinson-White-Syndrom
HERC — Human Exposure Review Committee
MDI — Multiple Daily Vitamin
MICA — Mentally Ill Chemical Abuser
MRCGP — Member, Royal College of General Practitioners
PUNS — Patient's Unmet Needs
WBH-DTI — whole-brain histogram of diffusion tensor imaging
TDS — ter die sumendum (to be taken three days daily)
EPH — Oedema, proteinuria, hypertension
ACT — Administrative Computing and Telecommunications
ON — Optic Nerve
VIS — Visitor
ODAPA — Organization of Department and Program Advisors
VASC — Vascular
THC — Tetrahydrocannabinol
IO — inferior oblique
MENC — meningitis C
G — gravidity

NST — Nonstress Tests
POST OP — post operative
DT — Diphtheria-Tetanus
MHW — Mental Health Worker
MED/PHARM — Medicine/Pharmacology
CMS — Circulation
EMUL — Emulsion
FVE — Forced Volume, Expiratory
HA-MRSA — hospital-acquired MRSA
QUAL — Qualitative
NAME — naevi, atrial myxoma, myxoid neurofibroma and ephilides
LDH — lactic dehydrogenase
CDJ — cemento-enamel junction
SOAP — subjective, objective, assessment, plans
ORA — Office of Research Affairs
EVAR — endovascular aortic repair
GVH — graft-versus-host
CLAS — classification
T3RU — tri-iodothryonine resin uptake
H — Height
Q.I.D. — not deprecated
MHC — Mental Health Center
SJS — Stevens–Johnson syndrome
IFOP — Index, Fund, Organization, Program
POT — Plan of Treatment
FUE — Follicular Unit Extraction
G-TUBE — Gastrostomy tube
KS — Kartagener Syndrome
ANA — Advanced Network Analyst
PPS — post-polio syndrome
SCHIN — Sowerby Centre for Health Informatics at Newcastle
PO2 — oxygen tension or pressure
NBIA — Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumulation
PCP — Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumoniae
EMD — Early Morning Discovery
ERC — Eleanor Roosevelt College
CHM — Chairman
PPRA-GAMMA — peroxisome proliferator-activated gamma
MBRD — Marine Biology Research Division
QAD — quoque alternis die (every other day)
PCO — polycystic ovary
ERL — equal reaction to light
S/C — sugar-coated
PCT — progesterone challenge test
SAUBS — Student Account and University Billing Services
MUSE — Medicated Urethral System for Erections
PSYCHR — Psychiatry
BZDS — benzodiazepines
G6PD — glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase
ZDV — Zidovudine

TVH — Transvaginal hysterectomy
DS — diagnosis
STIP — Short-Term Investment Pool
SOL — Solutions in Organisations Linkup
RTAD — Return to Active Duty
AE — After evacuation
AF — anterior fontanel
JDF — Juvenile Diabeties Foundation
PCB — postcoital bleeding
SV — seminal vesicle
SHBG — sex hormone-binding globulin
CPA — Costophrenic angle
DENT — Dental
ABOG — Academic Business Officer Group
SPT — Single Path Transport (video streaming)
VMRF — Veterans Medical Research Foundation
PPROM — preterm, prelabour rupture of membranes
TEVAR — thoracic endovascular aneurysm/aortic repair
ANTI-GBM — antiglomerular basement membrane antibody
< — smaller than
AQ. BULL. — boiling water
O — pyrrolysine
NHL — non-Hodgkin lymphomata
HMGR — 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA reductase
CERT — Campus Emergency Response Team
NEO — Neoplasm
DTAP — diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis
UHA — Urey Hall Annex
TTTS — Treatment of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
E/O — expected outcome
RSDN — Residence
HETE — Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acid
ECD — endocardial cushion defect
AURIST. — ear drops
C — Gl With Correction
EB — epidermolysis bullosa
DFHOM — Diploma of the Faculty of Homeopathy
STRUCT — Structure
EJ — Elbow jerk
LNG — Levonorgestrel
MTDC — Modified Total Direct Cost
PTP — Posterior Tibial Pulse
QALY — Quality-adjusted Life Year
NPTAC — no previous tracing available for comparison
ECOL — Ecologist
Q.S. — as much as suffices
AUR — Association of University Radiologists
HAPE — high-altitude pulmonary edema
HL — Hepatic Lipase
LSA — Left Sacrum Anterior

RAEB — refractory anaemia with excess blasts
CCAA — California Collegiate Athletic Association
DIPL — Diplomate
RT-PCR — reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction SC
CHPR — Community Health Program Representative
FFR — Fellow Faculty of Radiologists
WKSHP — Workshop
NKHC — Non-Ketotic Hyperglycemic Coma
CRS/NEWSPPR — Courses by Newspaper
CONTRL — Control
VCA — antiviral capsid antigen
WA — while awake
INFECT — Infection
NDI — nephrogenic diabetes insipidus syndrome
NIV — non-invasive ventilation
N/T — No Tenderness/Not Tender
DDSS — Divisional Dean/Social Sciences
NC — nerve action potential
DPH — Diphenylhydantoin sodium
APP — as per protocol
HLA — anti-human leukocyte antigen
VWF — Von Willebrand Factor
RBLM — Recurrent Benign Lymphocytic Meningitis
PAPS — Primary antiphospholipid syndrome
EEX — electrodiagnosis
CES — Center for Epidemiologic Studies
PC — Posterior chamber
HMS — hyperreactive malarial splenomegaly
TCN — Tetracycline Hydrochloride
HPV — human parvovirus
OMIM — Online Mendelian Inheritence in Man
ID — identify
HF — Hispanic Female
CACSE — Center for Advanced Computational Science and Engineering
EC — enteric coating
SBMA — Spinal Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
IODM — infant of diabetic mother
BCG — bacille Calmette–Guérin
TUPR — Trans-urethral Prostatic Resection
SQ — Squamous cell carcinoma
JPR — junctional premature contraction
SNRIS — serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
NMF — Nimitz Marine Facility
SMC — Scottish Medicines Consortium
PK — Protein Kinase
TDT — Terminal Deoxynucleotidyl Transferase
HCOP — Health Career Opportunity Program
VEE — Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus
FOB — Fiber Optic Bronchoscopy
LICR — Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research

MVOPC — Mission Valley Outpatient Center
ANCA — antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
STEMI — ST Segment Myocardial Infarction
RPR — Rapid Plasmin Reagin
TA — Temporal Arteritis
HMSN — hereditary motor sensory neuropathy
TRH — thyrotropin releasing hormone administration
HSP — Health Services Program
IUFD — intrauterine foetal demise
RD-PC — random donor platelet concentrate
LDR — labor, delivery and recovery
FFDM — full-field digital mammography
MPIG — Minimum Practice Income Guarantee
PP — Postpartum
C/S — Caesarean Section
IR — In Residence
NOC — nocte
TOT — Transobturator Tape
FME — full mouth extractions
STAPH — Staphylococcus aureus
EFM — External Fetal Monitor
STS — Shipboard Technical Support
D4T — Stavudine
MGN — Mines Management, Inc.
MCP — Medical Care Plan
BCBV — Better Care Better Value
OSHPP — Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention and Policy
CEAM — Center for Excellence for Advanced Materials
RNV — Radionuclear Ventriculography
T&A — tonsillectomy with adenoidectomy
P — Parallel
IGA — anti-immunoglobulin A
HCOE — Hispanic Center of Excellence
RS HL — Residence Halls
PAH — Phenylalanine Hydroxylase
HAD — HIV-associated dementia
EDF — end diastolic flow
IIP — implantable insulin pump
TAOS — Talent Acquisition and Outreach Services
G/P — gravida/para
O — Nothing
PGSOP — Professional & Graduate Opportunity Program
VIV — Vivarium
MFPHM — Member Faculty of Public Health Medicine
DABA — dual action bone agent
HNIG — human normal immunoglobulin
W/U — Workup
HUGES MRB — Hughes Medical Research Building
SCG — Shipboard Computer Group
CUPA — Certified Unified Program Agencies

HC — Hydrocortisone
UCMC — University of California Medical Center
MOPP — mechlorethamine, vincristine, procarbazine, and prednisone in combination
INC — Institute for Neural Computation
HEME — blood
VS — Volume Support
SL — Slit Lamp
LAAM — l-Alpha-Acetylmethadol
MLRG — Marine Life Research Group
HTLV — human T-lymphotropic viruse
GOT — Glutamic Oxalic Transaminase
IR — inferior rectus
HHT — Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectisia
PAI-1 — Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1
JMS — junior medical student, aka MS-3
VAMC — Veterans Administration Medical Centers
APSAC — Anisoylated Plasminogen Streptokinase Activator Complex
CSSRS — Councils with Social Services Responsibilities
HPL — anti-human placental lactogen
IPS — intraperitoneal sounds
AA — automobile accident
NREM — non–rapid eye movement
ART — Assisted Reproduction Technique
BS — Breathing Sphere (approxn. In Mol.-scattering Calcns.)
FMF — fetal movements felt
NNT — Nelson Nyhus Tube
AOB — Administrative Office Building
MAL — midaxillary line
TGCF — Theodore Gildred Cancer Facility
SHOX — stature homeobox-containing gene
NSCLC — non–small cell lung carcinoma
INSTRMT — Instrument
RLN — regional lymph node
DES — Drug-Eluting stent
BUA — Biohazardous Materials Use Authorization
SIRA — Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research on Aging
TESE — Testicular Sperm Extraction
ALTERN.D. — every other day
TUVP — Transurethral Vaporisation of the Prostate
DTAP — diphtheria–tetanus–acellular pertussis
LIAI — La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology
DEJ — dento-enamel junction
UGME — Undergraduate Medical Education
TNG — Trinitroglycerin
LUL — left lower lid
MBACA — Member British Acupuncture Association
AIN — Allergic Interstitial Nephritis
HD — hodgkin disease
CUP — Central Utilities Plant
AAA — Academic Affirmative Action

STREP — Streptococcus
CVI — cerebrovascular incident
N/T — Numbness and Tingling
EMRTS — Emeritus
CPA — Child Protection Agency
NSU — Nonspecific urethritis
EMF — Endomyocardial Fibrosis
PPCS — prolonged post-concussion syndrome
CNSL — Counsel
N — at night
L/R — lactated Ringer's
EAS — Employee Assistance Service
OPV — Outpatient Visit
SRU — Shock Resuscitation Unit
MTP — Metatarsophalangeal
RCM — Restrictive cardiomyopathy
PCEC — Purified Chick Embryo Cell
OGS — Office of Graduate Studies
PYBLS — Payables
SCOP — Scopolamine
EPB — extensor pollicis brevis
UCTR — University Center
SSC — secondary sex characteristics
LAMB — lentigines, atrial myxoma, mucocutaneous myxoma, blue naevi
FSAP — Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
MRSA — meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
HEMODIA — Hemodialysis
EH&S — Environment, Health & Safety
LAM — Laminectomy
EUS — Endoscopic UltraSonography
FRMN — Foreman
PARA — paraplegic
AC — Authorization Code
PYL — pyrrolysine
MFPR — Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction
NIA — niacinamide
PROV — Provost
CNV — Choroidal neovascularisation
POM — prescription-only medication
CTSI — Computed Tomography Severity Index
VC — Vocal Cord
HSP — Henoch-Schönlein purpura
NWB — Non-weight-bearing
CER — Center for Energy Research
VACC — Vaccination
F/C — fevers and/or chills
TX — Traction
TRT — Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
PPS — Physical Plant Services
CFIDS — Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome

DHEA — dihydroepiahdroisterone
SPCH — Speech
SSS — Subclavian steal syndrome
BJ — Biceps Jerk
LP — Lipoprotein
SI — Sector Iridectomy
AMI — acute mesenteric ischemia
AT — angiotensin II
NDRL — Neuro Developmental Research Lab
JOP — Job Opportunity Program
CSE — combined spinal-epidural block
MIF — Müllerian inhibitory factor
BL.CULT — blood culture
CDH — congenital dislocation of the hip
TCD — Transcranial Doppler
NA — Narrow Angle
PART — Partner
HVF — humprey visual fields
NS — nuclear sclerosis
LABAS — long-acting beta2 agonists
EDNA — Information help desk line
CONJ — Conjunctival
PCO — Posterior Capsule Opacification
HEV — anti-hepatitis E virus
H&SS — Humanities & Social Sciences
NPA — nasal pharyngeal aspirate
HIB — Haemophilus-influenza type b
P — Pain
SDAWP — San Diego Area Writing Project
DOSS — docusate sodium
CHBD — common hepatic bile duct
HCP — Hazard Control Plan
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy
HPA NPIS — HPA National Poisons Information Service
MRD — Marine Research Division
TPN — Total Parental Nutrition
TTG — Tissue Transglutaminase
IA — intra-arterially
MCHA — anti-microsomal antibody
FTA — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody
NAG — Narrow Angle Glaucoma
OCCL — occlusal
MSU — Monosodium Urate
RAEBT — refractory anaemia with excess blasts in transformation
CR — cardiorespiratory
DALY — disability-adjusted life year
CHHC — Children's Hospital Heart Center
NPIS — National Poisons Information Service
ALS — Advance Life Support
ACDP — Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens

Q.H. — each hour
NARF — North Annex Replacement Facility
IHSS — ideopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
E2 — 17-ß-estradiol
GABS — Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus
CONTR — Contracts
GONIO — gonioscopy
SOA — Swelling of Ankles (medical)
CTS — Computed tomography scan
AAT — atypical antibody test
SSKI — potassium iodide solution
LARC — long-acting reversible contraceptive
MDR — Multidrug-Resistant
DA — Diploma in Anaesthetics
RSR — Regular Sinus Rhythym
MUGA — multiple-gated acquisition
BF — Black Female
PR — pityriasis rosea
LIG — Ligament
CCR — Cardiocerebral Resuscitation
HTO — high tibia osteotomy
CHS — cannulated hip screw
FHT — Foetal Heart Tones
TBF — Total Body Failure
ISPO — International Students & Programs Office
PHN — postherpetic neuralgia
ACBM — Asbestos-cotaining building materials
LD — Leader Development
IGF-I — insulin like growth factor
HC — Plasma homocysteine
S2 — second heart sound
EXPTL — Experimental
MMFR — midmaximal flow rate
PIG-A — phosphatidyl inositol glycan A
IVH — interventricular hemorrhage
SSRNA — Single-Stranded RNA
RSDNT — Resident
EBNA — EBV nuclear antigen
LAG — Lymphangiogram
EX. — excision
CUSMS — Center for US Mexican Studies
CS — Controlled Substance
TEB — Thoracic Electrical Bioimpedance
BMM — behavioural migraine management
YPLL — years of potential life lost
OLR — Office of Learning Resources
RIFLE — risk, injury, failure, loss, end-stage
PHOTO — Photographic
HCTD — hereditary connective tissue disorders
CCP — Clinical Care Partner

MBRS — Minority Biomedical Research Support
CC1 — clinical chemistry 1
EMF — Environmental Management Facility
N/C — no complaints
DOM — Department of Medicine
MARC — Minority Access to Research Careers
NRL — normal reaction to light
SARF — Scripps Atmospheric Research Facility
IGF-I — insulin-like growth factor-I
MEMBRSHP — Membership
MOD — March Of Dimes
SDSC — San Diego Supercomputer Center
MUA — Machine Use Authorization
IOA — Institute of the Americas
CAMP — cyclic amp
TECH — Technical
ECDA — Express Card Department Administrators
NTX — N-telopeptide
ENRCHMT — Enrichment
SEQUO — Sequoyah Hall
NOAA — National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
ELIX — elixer
PAM — proton pump inhibitor, amoxicillin, metronidazole
IS — incentive spirometry
MITF — Microphthalmia Transcription Factor
ECRF — extensor carpi radialis
RAC — radial arterial catheter
AR — auto-refraction
GDLH — Glutamate dehydrogenase
CAOX — calcium oxalate
UIC — University of Illinois at Chicago
CVAB — Canyon Vista Administration Building
UIP — Unusual Interstitial Pneumonitis
C&G — Contracts & Grants
SFH — symphyseal-fundal height
CD — cadaver donor
NE — Neutrophil granulocytes
HDL-C — high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol
ABR — American Board of Ratiology
ONO — Office of Network Operations
ERAP — Electronic Research Administration Program
CAG — Coronary Artery Graft
GRSCH/IRPS — GraduateSchool/International Relations & Pacific Studies
MED/PHYSIO — Medicine/Physiology
AEC — acid etch composite
CADRE — Community Advocates for Disability Rights and Education
AVCRMP — Assistant Vice Chancellor Resource Management & Planning
HM — Hand Motion
CRD — Climate Research Division
CVS — chorionic villus biopsy

FMPP — Familial Male Precocious Puberty
DIS — dislocation
PF(R) — peak flow(rate)
LEEP — Left End Expiratory Pressure
CASS — Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences
SCCWRP — Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
MIRNAS — microRNAs
ALU — Alumni
RSOMII — Rady School of Management II
CRB — Chemistry Research Building
ACT — Acting for Cinema and Television
TEP — Totally Extraperitoneal
CSB — Cognitive Science Bldg
SKB — Smithkline Beecham
PAD — peripheral airspace disease
NRMC — Naval Regional Medical Center
PORD — Physical Oceanography Research Division
T-E — tracheoesophageal fistula
ACS — Advisory Committee on Sustainability
MFM — maternal and fetal medicine
CA-MRSA — Community-acquired MRSA
GVF — Goldman visual fields
AK — acanthamoeba keratitis
IMR — Institute of Marine Resources
TKA — total knee arthoscopy
CRL — Center for Research in Language
CCMP — Culturally Competent Management Program
RIBA — Radioimmunoblotting Assay
ABA — Academic Business Administrators
NSCC — Non-squamous-cell carcinoma
ILLSTR — Illustrator
RBC — Robinson Building Complex
IICAS — Institute for International, Comparative and Area Studies
ADMIS — Admissions
PIP — Proximal Interphalangeal
URIS — University Relations Information System
CHUM — Consortium of High School Undergraduate & Medical School
ASTRAL — Angioplasty and Stent for Renal Artery Lesions
BDI — Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation
VCJD — variant Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease
SAM — Systolic Anterior Motion
IVRA — Intravenous Regional Anaesthesia
DDC — zalcitabine
IR/PS — International Relations/Pacific Studies
VB — Vaginal Birth
CRGN — crescentic glomerulonephritis
PALP — palpations
POLY — polymorphonuclear cells, that is, neutrophils
LUA — Laser Use Authorization
SMT — Spinal Manipulative Therapy

APT — Adaptive Pacing Therapy
MFFP — Member Faculty of Family Planning
TCC — Transitional cell cancer
CES-D — Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
TNM — tumor-nodes-metastases
TACE — transcatheter arterial chemoembolisation
IFN-GAMMA — interferon-gamma
SURUSS — Serum, Urine and Ultrasound Screening Study
PEJ — Percutanious Endoscopic Jejunostomy
LASEK — Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis
IMGP — Insurance Medical Group Plan
CTO — Class Title Outline
CTA — Clinical Trial Agreement
PTRAA — percutaneous transluminal renal artery angioplasty
DAF — decay accelerating factor
FP — Family Planning
MET — Medical Education and Telemedicine
CTRI — Clinical and Translational Research Institute
SOCOS — Scene of Crime Officers
MIS — Müllerian-inhibiting substance
DITE — diphtheria-tetanus
KIBM — Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind
EAMS — See CAMS
BE — below knee
FUT — Follicular Unit Transplantation
FAST — F ace A rm S peech T est
ACT — Administrative Contracting Team
CLICS — Center for Library & Instructional Computing Services
Q.D. — each day
GC — General Condition
EBV — Epstein–Barr virus
NEURO — Neurosciences
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After C-Section
TS — tricuspid stenosis
VAMP — TI)-vesicle-associated membrane protein
COMT — catechol-O-methyltransferase gene
CSUA — Controlled Substances Use Authorization
SLS — Selected List Scheme
IUS — intrauterine system
CANCA — classical antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies
IVF — intravenous fluids
OSD — Office for Student with Disabilities
↑ — above
SCT — Supervised Community Treatment
NBN — newborn nursery
ART — assuming room temperature
LES — Lumbar Epidural Steroids
T-R — temperature, rectal
UCTD — unclassified connective tissue disorder
HCFA — Healthcare Facility Associated, as in HCFA-CDI

RMP — right mentoposterior
CCGR — complete cytogenetic remission
CILAS — Center for Iberian Latin American Studies
PRL — poor reaction to light
DIAG — Diagnose
CMM/E,W — Cellular & Molecular Medicine/East, West
IMG — Internal Medicine Group
CML — chronic myeloctic leukemia
CSGP — California Sea Grant Program
UIMC — University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago
LEEP — Loop Electrical Excision Procedure
MSDS — Marine Science Development Shop
UPD — University-Paid Disability
ACT — Assistant to the Contracting Team
ICAP — International Career Association Program
PP — Pancreatic Polypeptide
MR — medial rectus
SCS — Spinal Cord Stimulation
ECEC — Early Childhood Education Centers
RCOG — Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
ACT — Acting in the Community Together
JUM — Journal of Ultrasound/Medicine
VAC — Vaccine
CEP — Committee on Educational Policy
CAT — cognitive analytic therapy
PHARM — Pharmacy
TPC/N — Torrey Pines Center North
PCNSL — Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
E1 — Estrone
SERF — Science Engineering Research Facility
PUS — palindromic units
AAL — Allergy Clinic
CHIP — Center for Human Information Processing
QIDS — Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptoms
PUVA — Psoralen UV A
IAN — intern admitting note
LIT — Literature
VWD — von Willebrand Disease
SPS — single point (walking) stick
DPT — demerol-phenergan-thorazine
CRMS — Campus Research Machine Shop
DBO — Departmental Business Officer
CHMP — Central Housing Maintenance Pool
NEUROPATHO — Neuropathology
AG — argon green laser
SEGS — segmented cells
PVFS — Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (UK)
GIST — gastrointestinal stromal tumour
ZD — zinc deficiency
RAIU — thyroid reactive iodine uptake

HHV — Human Herpesvirus
VTEC O157 — verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli O157
G/S — Graduate Student
MOD A — moderate assist
ORIENT — orientation
HDR — High Dose Radiation
CVS — Chorionic Villi Sampling
HPETE — hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid
PUO — Pyrexia Unknown Origin
JODM — juvenile-onset diabetes mellitus
OESF — Ocean Engineering Support Facility
CM — caucasian male
RA — Right Arm
SDMCL — San Diego Medical Center La Jolla
G — Guanosine
G/D — Graduate Department
SPH — Spherical
EMT-D — EMT-Defibrillation
PARC — Personnel Administrative Reclassification Committee
SUID — suicidal ideation
FML — focal macular laser
MTF — Medical Teaching Facility
EWCL — Extended Wear Contact Lens
COBRA — Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act
TMARC — Translational Methamphetamine AIDS Research Center
TRANSCR — Transcription
TIA — Transient Ischemia Attack
DOPE — Detail of Payroll Expense
BB — Biology Building
OAES — otoacoustic emissions screen
S — sacrum
CMS — Chronic mountain sickness
MRCP — Member Royal College of Physicians
NL — Nanolitre
PS — psoriasis
UE&SA — University Events & Student Activities
MPA — Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
PUBS — Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sample
WAS — Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome
VA — Veteran's Administration's
TIVAS — Totally Implantable Venous Access System
BR — biceps reflex
DOA — drugs of abuse
CSC — Campus Services Complex
LCP — Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
DPHYSMED — Diploma in Physical Medicine
PV — peripheral vascular
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
OPAFS — Office of Post Award Financial Services
ULTRSND — Ultrasound

ORGNAL — Organizational
CRS — Computer Resources Specialist
MN — Membranous nephropathy
PACT — prescribing analysis and cost tabulation
RBM — Risk Based Monitoring
TDC — Total Direct Cost
S&E — Science & Engineering Library
R&M — Routine microscopic
LSC — Laser Safety Committee
ON — oral nasal
CMS — County Medical Services
CMA — Center for Marine Affairs
EECS — Electric Engineering & Computer Sciences
FSGS — focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis
SCRB — Stein Clinical Research Building
QRM — Quality & Resource Management
CICC — Copley Conference Center
RH — Right Heart
EIMR — Equipment Inventory Modification Request
PAN — Post Authorization Notification
DDD — daily defined doses Degenerative disk disease
RUA — Radioactive Use Authorization
SPE — Streptococcal Pyrogenic Exotoxin
SLE — Slit Lamp Examination
TSRI — The Scripps Research Institute
PDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
RAP — Research Assistance Program
AG — albumin to globulin ration
> — larger than
EMA — endomysial antibodies
U — selenocysteine
PHYSCL — Physical
TGHA — anti-thyroglobulin antibody
TRD — Traction Retinal Detachment
SOSS — Student Organization Support Services
HTLV — human T-cell lymphotrophic virus
DHEA-S — Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate
SVTS — Supraventricular Tachycardias
ROP — Right Occipital Posterior
PSOE — Potential Security of Employment
IPAPS — Institute for Pure & Applied Physical Science
RGC — Riley Guidance Center
AD — Above Diaphragm
OCME — Office of Continued Medical Education
SPP — suprapubic prostatitis
KS — ketosteroids
EPD — Employee-Paid Disability
PET — 18F-FDG-positron-emission tomography
CH — Chronic
MHC — Mental Health Clinic

LCHC — Laboratory of Comparative Human Cognition
LH — luteinising hormone
S/I — supervision/instruction
I/P — iris/pupil
TCHR — Teacher
SPE — anti-streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxin
PCO — polycystic ovarian disease
HNRC — HIV Neurobehavioral Research Center
QS — Quantum satis
MEC — Meconium
CMG — Center for Molecular Genetics
BAJ — Budget Adjustment Journal
CRSF — Central Research Facility
DIL — drug-induced lupus
WATCH — Working Group on the Assessment of Toxic Chemicals
TOD — transoesophageal Doppler
TES — Temporary Employment Service
OATS — osteoarticular transplantation
I — Center International Center
TA — Theatre Arts
RAN — resident's admission notes
NPET — Non-Payroll Expense Transfer
WLL — whole-lung lavage
PMETB — Postgraduate Medical Education Training Board
WEE — Western equine encephalitis virus
KSHV — Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus
LMS — Laboratory for Mathematics & Statistics
PATH — Proteinuria/Antiphospholipid syndrome/Thrombocytopenia/Hypertension
SLL — Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
TYP — Typist
PRP — Polyribosyl Ribitol Phosphate
BFS — blood flow studies
MES — mesial
DR — Diploma in Radiology
VCSA — Vice Chancellor-Student Affairs
SCIWORA — Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality
TEN — Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
SNRI — serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
SEE — Syphilis Elimination Effort
LR — lactated ringers
T.I.W. — three times weekly
ADA — American Diabetic Association
Q.H.S. — every bedtime
SP.FL. — spinal fluid
BSP — Bromsulphthalein
MAX A — maximal assist
PAO — Programs Abroad Office
DSA — Departmental Security Administrator
MGB — Medical Genetics Bldg
IE — Inspiratory Exerciser

BSB — Biomedical Sciences Building
SAF — Safety, Arming and Firing
Q — perfusion
HAM — HTLV-1-associated myelopathy
PREP — Preparation & Readiness Evaluation Period
VH — vitreous hemorrhage
MKP — melanoma of known primary source
ZMC — Zygomaticomaxillary Complex
HYVET — HY pertension in the V ery E lderly T rial
DHHS — Department of Human Health Services
SPT — Single Prisoner Transport
SXR — Skull X-Ray
KR — knee reflex
CIB — cibus
GEOCHEM — Geochemistry
GALC — galactosylceramidase
GBS — group B streptoccal
GOT — glutamic-oxalacetic transaminase
H — Hearth
POH — post-ocular history
QT — shunt fraction
P-Y — pack-years
CAPE — Courses and Professor Evaluation
FM — Facilities Management
AI — amniotic fluid index
CTP — cytosine triphosphate
DCD — developmental co-ordination disorder
RAD — restrictive airway disease
H-L — Humanities Library Building
DA — Degenerative arthritis
ECT — Electric Convulsive Therapy
WASP — Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome protein
RC — Revelle College
MM — middle meningeal
REBT — Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy
SOMTS — Ship Operations & Marine Technical Support
BHCG — beta-sub unit haman chorionic gonadotropin
CAL — calcium test
TU — Tumor
PAR — Postanesthesia Recovery
CUP — carcinoma of unknown primary site
SRS — Somatostatin Receptor Scintigraphy
SPCC — Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan
PICC — percutaneous inserted central catheters
EAC — external acoustic meatus
VNPI — Van Nuys prognostic scoring index
ICL — Institute of Continued Learning
LASR — Leave Activity Summary Report
BIO — Biosafety Information Online
INLS — Institute for Nonlinear Sciences

VENT — ventricle, ventricular
IFSO — International Faculty & Scholar Office
FRCPS — Fellow Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons
D/L — direct larynogoscopy
TDF — Tenofovir disoproxyl fumarate
SLP — Speech and Language Processing
PAL — palatal
PAR — Personnel Activity Reporting
NEWSPPR — Newspaper
UIP — Usual Interstitial Pneumonitis
CES — cervical epidural steroid
ARC — AIDS-related complexes
VER — visual-evoked response
RESC — Resource
ART — Artesia
MCC — Media Center/Communication Building
EXTNL — External
TLI — total lymphoid irradiation alone
FMCC — Family Maternity Care Center
EEI — Eye & Ear Infirmary
V/H — visual hallucinations
TSH — transphenoidal hypophysectomy
CSA — Cyclosporin A
POIC — progestogen-only injectable contraceptive
RG — ruptured globe
ECOB — East Campus Office Building
OPP — Outreach Partners Program
PHTN — pregnancy induced hypertension
GH — Galbraith Hall
REGSTR — Registrar
STRHS — Storehouse
CH — chronic hypoxic
PA — Psoriatic Arthritis
PTA — polymyxin/tobramycin/amphotericin
NSS — Nephrology Surgery Service
PLDH — Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
SV — selective vagotomy
JP — Jackson-Pratt drain
CK — creatinine kinase
NM — neuromuscular blockade observation
VH — visual hallucinations
PMS — Peripheral Motor System
CDP — cytosine diphosphate
VD — dead volume
NSCORT — NASA Specialized Center for Research & Training
TOE — Transoesophageal Echocardiogram
SDLC — Systems Development Lifecycle
CMP — Cytosine Monophosphate
MOH — medicine overuse headache
RAPD — relevant afferent pupil defect

PHYSIO — physiology
MRA — magnetic renal angiography
CEF — effective compliance
SW — Sturge–Weber syndrome
IWDC — Instructional WWW Development Center
NVH — non-visible haematuria
REPR — Reproduction
ROA — Right Occipital Anterior
ERP — exposure and relapse prevention
ICC — Instructional Computing Center
CHUA — Chemical Hazard Use Application
DH — developmental history
RCDS — Reynolds Child Depression Scale
RNA — recombinant neuraminidase
TPC/S — Torrey Pines Center South
CAPS — Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services
MWP — Muir Writing Program
STAPH. — Staphylococcus
BA — Business Affairs
E — Enterococcus
MC — millicurie
STFNG — Staffing
PE — pre-eclampsia
TNA — transient neurological attack
ZES — Zollinger–Ellison syndrome
IGCC — Institute on Global Conflict & Cooperation
TRANSCR — Transcriber
AS — Anterior Segment
OAR — Ocean Atmospheric Research Facility
ARC — Athletic Recreation Center
S/I — sector irredectomy
SNOMED — Standardised Nomenclature of Medicine
PGS — Pre Graduate School
RAD — radium
RHA — recombinant haemagglutinin
IPR — impaired polysaccharide responsiveness
VCAA — Vice Chancellor-Academic Affairs
HIB — haemophilus influenzae b
UG — Undergraduate and Graduate
ART — Arterial Revascularisation Trial
CTF — Clinical Teaching Facility
SXA — single-energy X-ray absorptiometer
RPP — Respiratory Protection Plan
WGN — waste generator number
RECRT — Recruitment
TJAC — Training Justification and Anticipated Cost
BSC — Burn Special Care
CSI — Center for Student Involvement
LCM — Lymphocytic meningitis
SRA — Staff Research Associate

PTD — prior to discharge
MBRF — Molecular Biology Research Facility
CRC — Clinic Research Center
NVD — neovascularizaiton of the disc (optic nerve)
SSE — Sterile Speculum Examination
BIOENGNG — Bioengineering
VWD — Ventral Wall Defect
PRO — Patient Reported Outcomes
CFI — Centre for Infections
SE — side effect
PML — polyoma virus
BRL — Biologic Resource Lab
TELECOMMS — Telecommunications
DSC — Departmental Safety Coordinator
UH — Urey Hall
IDP — Infectious Disease Precautions
POX — Peroxidase
TE — Tracheoesophageal
SDPL — San Diego Point Loma
PRNP — PR ioN P rotein
SRS — stereotactic radiotherapy
PUBL — Publications
DT — diphtheria and tetanus
PMR — Proportionate Mortality Rate
PWRUP — Pilot Workload Reduction Project
SM — Submucosal cancer
TWS — Third World Studies
PCD — Postconcussional disorder
PDR — Proliferative Diabetische Retinopathie
AH — auditory hallucinations
GRD — Geosciences Research Division
FF — free fluids
SSRB — Social Sciences Research Building
TRD — Therapeutic Radiology
CDI — Children's Depression Inventory
USG — ultrasonogram
ATG — Antithymic globulin
SOCIO — Sociology
CDT — cardiotocograph
S.D. — subdermal
SJ — supinator jerk
SAG — Student Activity & Government
RSDNTL — Residential
AR — ankle reflex
TPI — trigger point injections
SPEAR — Sponsored Project Excellence Achieved through Redesign
NH — Nierenberg Hall
ODF — Oceanographic Data Facility
EDS — Education Studies
CMP — casual male partner

SO — salpingo-oophoritis
SSL — Structural Systems Lab
PLP1 — proteolipid protein-1
POC — postoperative care
DHEAS — dihydroepiahdroisterone sulfate
CMF — Community Medicine Facility
SSOF — Scripps Satellite Oceanography Facility
CAC — Chancellor's Advisory Committee
MHWW — Minority Honors Writing Workshop
UPPP — uvelopalatopharyngoplasty
TPSP — Torrey Pines Science Park
PHYS — Physician
NSR — nasal spetal reconstruction
TJ — Triceps Jerk
T-O — temperature, oral
TRANSPL — Transplant
SVH — Sverdrup Hall
X — exotropia
SEC — Shiley Eye Center
SOAR — Student Outreach and Recruitment
PAD — postadmission day
VISIT — Visiting
GMHC — Gifford Mental Health Center
SEC — Selenocysteine
SDCAB — San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology
SABRE — serious and adverse blood reactions and events
OUTRCH — Outreach
VV — Varicella Virus
RP — retropubic prostatectomy
OMB — Office of Management Bulletin
TBG — thyroid-binding globulin
SRSSC — Staff Retention and Support Steering Committee
STL — Science Teaching Lab
STPA — Science Technology and Public Affairs
SPT — Steve Prince Transport
PSP — Phenylsulphtalein
MRS — My Research Safety
SLR — straight leg raises
SSCF — Social Science Computer Facility
U — Units
TOA — tuboovarian abscess
SLP — Speech and Language Program
UL — University Library (Santa Cruz, CA)
MCGH — McGill Hall
SPET — single-photon emission tomography
DO — Diploma in Ophthalmology
SOL — Solutions Oriented Living
MH — Mayer Hall
TS — tension by Schiotz
MM — myelomeningocele

SMS — Senior Medical Student
SLEV — St. Louis virus
MPF — Multipurpose Facility
NSE — Neurospecific enolase
PSL — Powell Structures Laboratory
SRMD — Seismic Response Modification Device
ATA — antitransglutaminase antibodies
NE — niacin equivalents
FISH — dual fluorescence in situ hybridisation
WC — White cells
VIH — visual hallucinations
OPC — Outpatient Center
MECHN — Mechanician
TMTV — Thurgood Marshall Television
TPC — Torrey Pines Center
CV — Canyon View
PS — polysomnography
ATS — antitetanus serum, that is, antitetanus immunoglobulins
SEN — Senate
TS — Transportation Services
CHC — Comparative Human Cognition
TEST — Teacher Enhancement/Science and Teaching
TAP — Trypsinogen activation peptide
SS — Summer Sessions
SDS — San Diego Supercomputer Center
ART — Arterial Remodeling Technologies
TEE — Transoesophageal echocardiography
PI — peripheral iridectomy
Q — each or every
GLSBIR — Glassblower
OTP — Online Waste Tag Program
RIMAC — Recreation Intermural & Athletic Center
↓ — below
STR/SEN — strength & sensation
ISP — International Studies Program
SPD — Shreveport Police Department
V/H — vitreous hemorrhage
TD — tetanus and diphtheria (combined vaccination
THC — The Tetrahydrocannabinol Carboxylic
OASIS — Office of Academic Support & Instructional Services
R — retinoscopy
SWFSC — South West Fisheries Science Center
IR — In Research
SMHC — Shreveport Mental Health Clinic
INITV — Initiative
PPH — primary postpartum haemorrhage
RPGN — rapidly progressing glomerulonephritis
PA — Personnel Agreement
OPHTHMLGY — Ophthamology
PMI — Point of Maximal Intensity

Q — also
PAI — photoacoustic imaging
WS — Werner syndrome
PCYNH — Pepper Canyon Hall
PP — psychogenic polydipsia
X — (x with macron) except
℞ — (R with crossed tail) prescription
MCS — Managed Care Specialist
RF — Rheumatic factor
SSB — Social Sciences Building
ORD — Ocean Research Division
SCC — Sickle Cell Crisis
GEOSCI — Geosciences
MOM — Middle Of Muir
ART — Arterial Rapid Transit
RHD — rheumatoid heart disease
RBE — relative biologic equivalent
WC — Warren College
WS — Wolfram syndrome
WRIGHT — WHO Research into global hazards of travel
ROC — Regional Operations Centers
SE — saline enema
BH — Bonner Hall
TR — triceps reflex
SIT — Stress Inoculation Training
IAP — Intercampus Arts Program
RSDNCY — Residency
MSP — Management and Senior Professionals
HA — hearing aide
SGD — Scripps Graduate Department
SMF — Satellite Medical Facility
VH — visible haematuria
ES — Employment Services
PC — packed cells
IPA — Interpersonnel Agreement
PDR — Profilarative Diabetic Retinopathy
RMR — red mattox rod
NC — noncontributory
↑ — improved
MTP — metatarsalphalangeal joint
VL — Visibility Laboratory
PCC — Patient Client Council
ECP — Environmental Care Partner
WT — Waiver for Tourist
RPS19 — small ribosomal protein 19
UVAL — Ultraviolet Argon Laser
SVR — systolic vascular resistance
HL — hearling loss
OC — Oceanography
WSP — Women's Study Program

PRA — preoperative risk assessment
TC — traffic crash
↓ — falling
SIG — directions to the patient
HL — heplock
SS — subserosal
SR — supinator reflex
LB — Literature Bldg
US — ultrasonogram
SMHC — Shreveport Mental Health Center
SRD — Service Referral Desk
SHS — sexual health screen
PFS — put and fissure sealant
USP — Unites States Pharmacopeia
PID — prolapsed intervertibral disc
SB — Steven Birch
RV — Rectovaginal
SMA — Sequential Multiplex Amplification
WB — Waiver for Business
UP — Upright
SSI — Sustainability Solutions Institute
VT — Verotoxin
HH — Hubbs Hall
SRL — Surgery Research Lab
WS — Warkany syndrome
CEC — Children's Eye Ctr
PSU — Presurgical Unit
IP — Investigational Product
SB — Scripps Building
VH — Vaughn Hall
PFBH — Powell-Focht Bioengineering Bldg
SH — Scholander Hall
PSP — phenolsulfonphthalein
PR — photoentgen
SM — Spanish male
SA — Sumner Auditorium
WC — Warren Campus
SPD — Surgery trabecular meshwork Pediatric
↑ — elevated
WS — West syndrome
PP — peripad
PC — post cast
PD — pharmocodynamics
TM — thyromegaly
SD — sagittal depth
SCS — sickle cell screen
RA — Right Atrial
SRT — structured reflective template
↓ — bdepressed
↑ — aenlarged

SF — Spanish female
↓ — bdecreased

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