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

R/G/M — rubs/gallops/murmurs
REEDA — Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
ASC-H — atypical squamous cells – cannot exclude HSIL
PPX — Prophylaxis
SITREP — Situation Report
PERRLA — pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
DCH — Doctor of Surgery
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit
G-B SYN — Guillain-Barre syndrome
C/W — Consistent With
ESRD — End Stage Renal Disease (US Federal Program)
IVSS — intravenous soluset
CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
A1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
H/A — Headache
CT — Computed Tomography
ADHD — Attention Deficiti Hyperactivity Disorder
Q6H — Every 6 Hours
HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
Q.M.T. — every month
SAPS II — simplified acute physiology score
Mφ — macrophage
AA — Ascorbic Acid
CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
MEQ — Milliequivalent
THR — Total Hip Replacement
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living
IQ — Intelligence Quotient
VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
Ψ — psychiatry
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic
DOB — Date Of Birth
R/O — Rule Out
BA E — barium enema
Q.AM — every day before noon
KVO — Keep Vein Open
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
PNA — pneumonia
PCIOL — Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
HA — Hypertonia arterialis
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
OHTN — ocular hypertension

A FLUT — atrial flutter
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
NISS — New Injury Severity Score
BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
NT-PROBNP — N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
AMI — acute myocardial infarction
INSTR — Instruct
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
H→S — heel-to-shin test
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
EMBX — endometrial biopsy
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
PRA — Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
LCX — Left Circumflex Artery
H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
EOD — Every Other Day
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
H202 — hydrogen peroxide
C-SECTION — cesarean section
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
CAOX4 — Conscious
TX — Treatment (medical)
FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
BPM — Beats Per Minute
D55% — dextrose
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
BRBPR — Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
K CAL — kilocalorie
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
NAD — No Acute Distress
PREME — premature infant
W/O — Without
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
ASPECTS — Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
SSN — Social Security Number
FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
PPM — parts per million
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
HCO3 — Bicarbonate
HA5 — 5% homatropine
CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy
≠ — not equal
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
A.H. — every other hour
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
D LOCKER — Diving Locker
Q.WK. — weekly
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
Q.O.H. — every other hour
LOL — Little Old Lady
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
SD — Standard Deviation
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
WDL — Within Defined Limits
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
WHO — World Health Organization
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
H/OPI — history of the present illness
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
T-AX — temperature, axillary
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs

CGI — Clinical Global Impression
DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
RFQ — Request For Quotation
IOP — intra-orifice pressure
I131 — iodine-131
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
ADMTG — Admitting
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center
QC — Quality Control
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
NKA — No Known Allergies
Q.N. — every night
FX — Fracture
SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment
WRD — word
S/P — Status Post
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
ABX — antibiotics
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
IV — Intravenous
CHG — Change
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
POA — Power Of Attorney
SMA-7 — serum metabolic assay
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
ROM — Range Of Motion
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
RFP — Request For Proposal
IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
F→N — finger-to-nose test
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
PMH — Past Medical History
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction
— — negative
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
AD — Right Ear
I125 — the 125 molecular
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar

AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
FISH — Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
AS — Aortic Stenosis
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
HOTN — Hypotension
CV — Curriculum Vitae
EVD — External Ventricular Drain
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
AKA — Also Know As
I123 — the 123 molecular
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
FWD — Forward
CBC — Complete Blood Count
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
GPL — George Palade Laboratories
CST — Contraction Stress Test
JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand
AP — Accounts Payable
ROD — resident on duty
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
FHS — Fetal heart sound
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
GI — Gastrointestinal
SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
ME — Medical Examiner
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
DOA — dead on arrival
GASTROE — Gastroenterology

NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
PHX — Past History
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
H&P — history and physical examination
DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
PA — Physician Assistant
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
MAE — Moves All Extremities
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
ADL — activity of daily living
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
OD — Overdraft
AFB — Aflatoxin B
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
CNS — Central Nervous System
ETIOL — etiology
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
CO — Carbon Monoxide
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
BD — twice a day
MG — Magnesium
AM — Ante Meridian
AMP — Ampere
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
INT — Internal
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
NGTD — Negative to Date

QS — every shift
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
SYS — System
NCP — Nursing Care Plan
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
ASX — Asymptomatic
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
A/W — alive and well
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
IVII — IV insulin infusion
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
TB — Tuberculosis
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50
BX — Biopsy
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
DCF — Data Clarification Form
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis
LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock
ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
RBC — Red Blood Cell
GR — Grain
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care
ECHO — Echocardiogram
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
DOD — United States Department of Defense
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
CC — Chief Complaint
PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia
DX — Diagnosis
CCU — Coronary Care Unit
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
ISQ — In Status Quo
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
ABCD — asymmetry, borders, color, diameter
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
NSS — Normal Saline Solution
CRBS/MEDICAL — Center for Research in Biological Structure/Medical

RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
CV — Cardiovascular
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
BO — bowel open
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
TPA — Third Party Administrator
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
IM — Intramuscular
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
HGB — Hemoglobin
GU — Genitourinary
BMI — Body Mass Index
ER — Emergency Room
MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
UDS — Urine Drug Screen
AER — auditory-evoked response
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
COA — Chart Of Accounts
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
LFT — Liver Function Test
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
NM — Nanometer
CR — Creatinine
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
IT — Intrathecal
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
NL — Normal
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
ATB — antibiotic

ARG — Arginine
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
OPD — Outpatient Department
BLDG — Building
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
QS — Quantity Sufficient
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain
CRO — Contract Research Organization
D — Day
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
MED — Medical
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
BP — Blood Pressure
HBD — Has Been Drinking
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
SDS — Safety Data Sheet
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
PT — Physical Therapy
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
AEB — As Evidenced By
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
ETOH — Ethanol
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
Y — Tyrosine
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
DME — Durable Medical Equipment
GSW — GunShot Wound
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
TBC — Tuberculosis
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
ADM — Admission
BNO — Bowel Not Open
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
NP — Nurse Practitioner
AMA — Against Medical Advice
XRT — Radiotherapy
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
WCC — White Cell Count
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
KG — Kilogram
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

FDA — Food Drug Administration
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
MD — Doctor of Medicine
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
NACL — Sodium Chloride
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
SS — Social Services
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
DEPT — Department
ISS — Injury Severity Score
PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)
HPF — High-Power Field
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
CHE — Cholinesterase
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
A — Alanine
RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
MOL — Mole
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
AED — Automated external defibrillator
URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide
H — Hour
EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
LAB — Laboratory
REG — Regular
AMA — American Medical Association
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
MSO4 — morphine sulfate
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
INST — Institute
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
DL — Deciliter

HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
OT — Occupational Therapy
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
RLE — Right Lower Extremity
PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
L&D — Labor and Delivery
DSG — Dressing
EMG — Electromyogram
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
INFO — Information
MN — Midnight
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
POST — Posterior
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
INH — Isoniazid
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
AU — Auris unitas
LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
CA — Calcium
BS — Blood Sugar
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
HPI — History of Present Illness
ACQ — Acquisition
ED — Emergency Department
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume
HSKPG — Housekeeping
CRF — Case Report Form
I&O — Intake & Output
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
UNG — OINtment
RM — Room
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
VAG — Vaginal

BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
HD — High Density
MISC — Miscellaneous
HSA — Health Savings Account
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
ACS — American Cancer Society
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
SVC — Service
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
DIV — Division
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
CO — Cardiac Output
INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
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
CONT — Continue
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
BILAT — Bilateral
CHO — Carbohydrate
NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
QUAL — Quality
AFL — Atrial Flutter
SOS — if needed
AF — afebrile
OSH — Outside Hospital
APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
SCI — Science
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test
EXEC — Executive
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
APPY — Appendectomy
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
SQL — Structured Query Language
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease

GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
HOB — Head of Bed
CHOL — Cholesterol
OZ — Ounce
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
PPTL — Postoperative Postpartum Tubal Ligation
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
UR — Utilization Review
YR — Years old
CBD — Common Bile Duct
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
QT — Quart
AF — Amniotic Fluid
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
TF — transfer
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
DOL — United States Department of Labor
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
CAG — Coronary Angiography
SPEC — Special
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
LOS — Length of Stay
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
AU — Both Ears
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor
MONO-DI — monochorionic-diamniotic twins
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
MAR — Medication Administration Record
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
GH — Growth Hormone
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss
RTS — Revised Trauma Score
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis

EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
C/O — Complains Of
RESP — Respiratory
GPA — Grade Point Average
HX — History
D5W — 5% dextrose/water
GTT — Drop
BMA — British Medical Association
BUC — buccal
ACH — Acetylcholine
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
HI — Homicidal Ideation
RFT — Renal Function Test
TV — Television
ATC — Around The Clock
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
MIN — Minimum
APPT — Appointment
NRB — non-rebreather mask
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
SGT — Sergeant
EDC — Electronic Data Capture
DZ — Disease
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
SUPT — Superintendent
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
OOB — Out of Bed
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
AMT — Amount
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease
SUPP — suppository
NO — Nitric Oxide
GP — General Practitioner
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
HCT — Hematocrit
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
ICCE — Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
TLC — Total Lung Capacity
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
L — Liter

GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure
OHD — Organic Heart Disease
DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins
OFC — Office
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
NB — Newborn
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
LAT — Lateral
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
CHEM — Chemistry
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
TRP — Tryptophan
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
PO — By Mouth
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
AUX — Auxiliary
TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
TBS — Tablespoon
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
AGA — appropriate for gestational age
DEL — Delivery
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
REP — Representative
RTW — Return To Work
TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa
MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
AG — Antigen
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
FA — Fatty Acid
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

NA — Not Applicable
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
COM MED — Community Medicine
QT — cardiac output
BWX — bite-wing x-ray
ALT — Alanine Transaminase
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
D/C — Discontinue
GEN — General Motors
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
WT — Weight
BILI — Bilirubin
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
BNC — bladder neck contracture
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection
IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
RN — Registered Nurse
MVC — Motor Vehicle Crash
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
H2O — Water (vapor)
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
BPD — Biparietal Diameter
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
BSL — Biosafety Level
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
OINT — ointment
OR — Operating Room
EF — Ejection Fraction
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
INR — International Normalization Ratio
LUE — Left Upper Extremity
SAST — Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)

PDC — Professional Development Center
IPM — Integrated Pest Management
HTN — Hypertension
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
MPO — Myeloperoxidase
AHA — American Hospital Association
DOI — Date of Injury
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
PCN — Penicillin
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
BMD — Bone Mineral Density
GYN — Gynecology
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
P — Pressure
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
HHS — Health and Human Services Department
COI — Conflict Of Interest
SCR — Serum Creatinine
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
MGR — Manager
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
IRB — Institutional Review Board
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
DA — Dopamine
BSA — Body Surface Area
HOSP — Hospital
CHR — Chronic
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
WMA — World Medical Association
FHX — Family History
DSP — Digital Signal Processor
DCH — Diploma in Child Health
# — Number
UNK — Unknown
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
GXT — graded exercise test
BSL — Blood Sugar Level
SOB — Short of breath
STD — sexually transmitted disease

CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
TL — Tubal Ligation
PROF — Professor
H/O — History of
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
FJ — Financial Journal
TWE — Tap Water Enema
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
SUSP — Suspension
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
TLS — Transport Layer Security
ACT-D — actinomycin-D
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
PIN — Personal Identification Number
SUPP — Support
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
PIO — Public Information Office
LBP — Low Back Pain
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
NEG — NEGative
MAX — Maximum
RT — Reverse Transcription
QAM — Every morning
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
ORG — Organization
R — Right
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
CR — Chromium
VOL — Volume
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
M — Male
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
ADA — American Dental Association
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
RIS — Radiology Information System
TSP — Teaspoon
MJ — Megajoule
OS — Oculus Sinister
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast

BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
AR — Accounts Receivable
C — Centigrade
CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System
STM — Short Term Memory
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
PE — Pleural Effusion
L — Left
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
PIV — peripheral intravenous
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
NFR — Not for Resuscitation
NA — Not Available
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
AAD — Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
A — Artery
RR — Respiratory Rate
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
KCL — Potassium Chloride
USPS — United States Postal Services
RTC — Return To Clinic
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
HEMA — hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
RX — Treatment
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
BPP — Biophysical Profile
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
WB — Whole Blood
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
MATH — Mathematics
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
FU — Follow-Up
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
BCX — Blood Culture
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
@ — at
M — Million
FBC — Full Blood Count
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
F/U — Follow-Up
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage

MCH — Master of Surgery
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
Q2H — every two hours
2.0 MG — 2 mg
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
NYHA — New York Heart Association
UE — Upper Extremity
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
CAPS — Capsule
DDNS — Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences
CK — Creatine Kinase
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
HB — Hemoglobin
TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
SL — Sublingual
O2 — Oxygen
ANTHRO — Anthropology
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
CME — Continuing Medical Education
FTA-ABS — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption Test
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
PR — Per Rectum
BUS — Business
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
MR — Mental Retardation
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
FEIN — Federal Employer Identification Number

SUPR — Supervisor
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
BID — Twice A Day
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
ETT — Endotracheal tube
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
KUB — Kidney
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
MIN — Minute
AVG — Average Voltage Gain
CDW — Collision Damage Waiver
RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation
BA — Bachelor of Arts
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
PHI — Protected Health Information
CC — Cubic Centimeter
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
LSB — Left Sternal Border
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
PT. — patient
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
VIRO — Virology
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
MVI — Multivitamin
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
SQ — Subcutaneous
US — Ultrasound
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
MCG — micrograms
T&C — Type and Cross
PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
PROC — Process
HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
ACR — albumin:creatinine ratio
CA — Carcinoma
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ASP — Aspartic Acid
MI — Myocardial Infarction

FBE — Full Blood Examination
PTL — preterm labor
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
HR — Hour
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
MT — Mountain
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
TWA — Time Weighted Averages
HSG — Housing
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
LE — Lower Extremity
BIL — Bilateral
ASN — Asparagine
Q.I.D — Four times a day
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
LN — Lymph Node
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
CAD — Computer-Aided Design
DB HL — decibels hearing loss
MAINT — Maintenance
RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
KOR — keep open rate
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score
EVAL — evaluation
HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
CL — Clearance
STG — Short Term Goal
VOD — vision right eye
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
PC — After Meals
HDU — High Dependency Unit
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
QOD — Every Other Day
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis

AP — Auscultation and Percussion
M.D. — Doctorate Of Medicine
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
OP — Office of the President
POD — Postoperative Day
PTX — PneumoThorax
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
O/E — On Examination
PET — positron emission tomography
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
COLL — Collect
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
AX — Axis
HBA — Hemoglobin A
SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
RT — Radiation Therapy
HS — High School
LB — Pound
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery
BA — Barium
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
W — White
HLTH — Health
PT — Prothrombin Time
VSA — vital signs absent
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
OPR — Operator
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center
OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
AHA — American Heart Association
SOC — Social
P — Pulse
XT — Exotropia
SH — Social History
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
PRIN — Principal

PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
MKTG — Marketing
C — Celsius
FTT — Failure To Thrive
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
IU — International Unit
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
CE — Continuing Education
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
CYN — Canyon
I&D — Incision and Drainage
VPA — Valproic Acid
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
FRCS — Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
EPO — Erythropoietin
APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
PX — Prognosis
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement
ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
INF — Inferior
WF — White Female
WLE — Wide Local Excision
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
PROD — Produce
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
OTD — out the door (discharged
ANT — Anterior
UBC — Uniform Building Code
FIN — Finance
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
FH — Family History
MDVL — Mandeville
BDL — below detectable level/limit
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

DEV — Development
AMP — Ampule
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
QTC — QT interval corrected for heart rate
CIRC — Circulation
HR — Heart Rate
CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
PROG — Program
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
BE — Barium Enema
N — Asparagine
HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn
SAB — Spontaneous Abortion
PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
VO — Verbal Order
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
INV — Inventory
NG — Nanogram
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
Q.O.D. — every other day
PLN — Plan
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
HM — hispanic male
TTO — To Take Out
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
TIW — three times a week
HT — Heights
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
RUE — Right Upper Extremity
NPO — Nil Per Os
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
TBSP — Tablespoon
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure

TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
AGC — atypical glandular cells
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
PROJ — Project
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
BI — Brain Injury
N — Nitrogen
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
BL TIME — bleeding time
RES — Research
IG — Immune Globulin
VET — Veteran
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
LI — Lithium
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
POS — Positive
CI — Cardiac Index
LLL — left lower lobectomy
CF — Complement Fixation
D/L — dislocation
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
PMH — perimesencephalic subarachnoid hemorrhage
RD — Registered Dietician
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
PE — Physical Education
JR — Junior
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
CHB — Complete Heart Block
AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
AOM — Acute Otitis Media
ET — Endotracheal
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
MECH — Mechanic
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
ENGR — Engineer
L — Leucine
RXN — Reaction
TM — Tympanic Membrane
YO — years old
ACEI — angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
RH — Rhesus factor
ABD — Abdomen
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
DIL — Dilute
ICS — Intercostal Space
SECY — secretary
RA — Room Air
FF — Fat Free
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
TRF — Transfer
ADV — Advisory
H — Hydrogen
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
ECV — External Cephalic Version
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate
FBG — fasting blood glucose
ID — Infectious Disease
LAD — Left Anterior Descending
AUD — Audit
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
CXR — Chest X-Ray
PYRL — Payroll
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine
UTIL — Utilities
BLD — Blood
UBW — Usual Body Weight
FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
AE — Adverse Event
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
PROMO — Promotional material
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
PUR — Purchasing
LDW — Last Day Worked
WTR — Water
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
TEL — Telephone
PREP — Preparation
MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association
QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)

BSX — B-symptoms
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
ALI — Acute Lung Injury
CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
PRBC — packed red blood cells
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
ERG — Electroretinogram
G — Gram (g)
GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Q.A.D. — every other day
HS — hours of sleep(bedtime)
ER — Estrogen Receptor
NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program
PG — Postgraduate
ALS — Advanced Life Support
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
QD — quaque die (every day)
DD — Differential Diagnosis
RPT — Repeat
OD — Oculus Dexter
S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
AD — auris dextra
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
PRO — Protein
E — Epinephrine
LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
/S — without
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
A — Adenosine
OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
PED — Pediatric
LP — Lumbar Puncture

X/7 — x number of days
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
DRSG — Dressing
LAO — Left Anterior Oblique
ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
TKO — To Keep Open
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
HS — hours of sleep
FLEX — flexion
IOL — Intraocular Lens
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
IHC — Immunohistochemistry
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
ADA — American Diabetes Association
DC — Discharge
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
BR — Bedrest
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
M — Methionine
PG — Picogram
HCV — hepatitis C virus
CD — Chemical Dependency
COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
IE — Infective Endocarditis
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
NGT — NasoGastric Tube
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen
ETOH — Alcohol
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
ABN — Abnormal
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution
PE — pulmonary embolus
AC — Anterior Chamber
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
ULN — upper limit of normal
SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
LLQ — left lower quadrant

IBW — Ideal Body Weight
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
ABVD — Doxorubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
BM — Bowel Movement
CA — Cancer
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
SOM — School of Medicine
DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
YR — Year
BE — Base Excess
S/S — Signs and Symptoms
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
OP — Outpatient
GTT — Guttae
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level
GLU — Glutamic Acid
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
CL — Contact Lens
NM — Nuclear Medicine
FT — foot (unit of length)
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
LOM — Limitation of Motion
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
EPI — Epinephrine
NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
MSO — Management Services Officer
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
KI — Potassium Iodide
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
AK — Actinic Keratosis
CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
REP — Repeat
REV — Review
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
CX — microbiological culture
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
KCAL — kilocalories
SLI — Supplemental Liability Insurance
GTTS — guttae (drops
TLV — Type-Length-Value

ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
SEGA — Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
NWB — non-weight bearing
CP — Chest Pain
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
ABW — Actual Body Weight
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
HBP — High Blood Pressure
LFTS — Liver Function Test
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
E — Ecstasy
LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
THR — Threonine
GRAD — Graduate
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
OS — Overall Survival
BS — Bowel Sounds
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
USS — ultrasound scan
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
FL — Floor
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
DNI — Do Not Intubate
CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
PD — Per Diem
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
PH.D. — Doctorate Of Philosophy
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
W — Tryptophan
MOL — Molecule
CIRC — Circumcision
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein

DIU — Death in Utero
PE — Physical Examination
VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
DOL — Day of Life
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
SCH — School
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
CX — Cervix
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
DAW — Dispense As Written
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
CPD — Continuous Professional Development
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
PLCY — Policy
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
WS — Williams Syndrome
RV — Right Ventricle
PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
PT — Patient
SFA — Superficial Femoral Artery
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
GC — gonorrhea
TT — Thrombin Time
MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
LYS — Lysine
A&W — Alive and Well
ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
IB — Investigator's Brochure
CAT — Cataract
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
NSE — neuron-specific enolase
T — tablespoon
TRLR — Trailer
PLCMT — Placement
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery

FBS — fasting blood sugar
OD — Once Daily
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
CS — Cesium
CCU — Critical Care Unit
NTG — Nitroglycerin
HA — Headache
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat
TUR — Transurethral Resection
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular
AS — Arsenic
BPPV — benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
INTL — International
EOA — Esophageal Obturator Airway
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
WBC — White blood cells
EMP — Employee
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
A.M. — before noon
S — Serine
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis
MIN — Minority
NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
IDC — Indirect Costs
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
FL — Femur Length
W/C — Wheelchair
DRPLA — Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
R — Arginine
PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
PRKG — Parking
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
BG — Blood Glucose

IVU — Intravenous Urogram
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
U — University
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
PSH — Past medical history
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
Q8H — Every 8 hours
Q — Glutamine
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
FL — Fluid
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
PUL — Pulmonary
RCVG — Receiving
AJ — Ankle Jerk
DC — discontinue
OP — Osteoporosis
BMS — Bare Metal Stent
MS — Mitral Stenosis
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
NG — Nasogastric
PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
LOX — Liquid Oxygen
CT — Calcitonin
MOD — Modified
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
PSYCH — psychiatry
BASO — Basophil
OV — Office Visit
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
SZ — Seizure
CK — Check
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
R — Roentgen
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
MTX — Methotrexate
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
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.

LG — Large
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery
PNB — Pulseless Not Breathing
A.P. — before a meal
CC — cum cibo (with food)
DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
GOK — God Only Knows
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
PAT — patient
BS MB — Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
K — Potassium
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
BRB — Bright Red Blood
AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
D/C — Discharge
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
GU — Gastric Ulcer
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
IVP — Intravenous Push
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
AC — Area Code
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
CAL — Calorie
CCK — Cholecystokinin
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
DES — diethyl sulphate
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
ID — IDentifier
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
P.R. — per rectum
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan
PR — Progesterone Receptor
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
B.I.D — twice a day
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
TEMP — Temperature

DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
NAS — No Added Salt
DIR — Directory
EQ — Equipment
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
MSE — Mental Status Examination
BIB — Brought In By
PHE — Phenylalanine
HOPI — History of Present Illness
IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
BR — Bathroom
A&O — Aware and Oriented
BCP — Birth Control Pill
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
OCC — occasional
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
RA — Right Atrium
TVC — True Vocal Cord
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
CVA — Costovertebral Angle
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
ENT — Ear nose and throat
NES — Not Elsewhere Specified
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
CAO — conscious alert and oriented
H — Histidine
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
PSYCHT — Psychologist
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
EMS — Emergency medical service
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
NE — Norepinephrine
MR — Mitral Regurgitation
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
BW — Birth Weight
PPV — Positive Pressure Ventilation
SA — Salvation Army
HSC — Health and Social Care
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia

GERI — Geriatrics
T — Temperature
IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography
HEME — Hemorrhage
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
HF — Heart Failure
IPPB — intermittent positive pressure breathing
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
EOM — Extraocular muscle
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
STI — sexually transmitted infection
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
LAC — Long Arm Cast
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
MB CHB — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
DDI — Didanosine
CRYO-AHF — cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor
ICG — Indocyanine Green
NB — note well (please pay attention)
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram
NOF — Neck Of Femur
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project
LLC — Long Leg Cast
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
THER — Therapy
PBF — Peripheral Blood Film
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
OD — OverDose
AD LIB — As desired
D — Distance
HIM — Health Information Management
B — Black
PE — Pulmonary Edema
DR — dram
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
LIB — Libra
AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
WK — Week
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
DDAVP — Desmopressin Acetate
PPD — Postpartum Depression

LOA — Left Occipitoanterior
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
CMV IGG — cytomegalovirus IGG
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
RX — prescriptions
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
DIB — Dead in Bed
SOOB — sitting out of bed
SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
GMP — guanosine monophosphate
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
TECHNO — Technology
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer
EXT — Extract
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape
PLT — Platelet
MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
PI — Protease Inhibitor
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
GBC — gallbladder carcinoma
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
ADJ — Adjunct
OTTR — Organ Transplant Tracking Record
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
TRNG — Training
SOL — Solution
EDTA — ethylene-diamine-tetraacetic acid
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
HD — Hemodialysis
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen
AE — Above Elbow
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
PRL — Prolactin
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution
REQ — Request
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
IC — Intracardiac
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use

LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
VS — vital signs
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
R/T — Related To
UUS — upper uterine segment
RPT — Report
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
TG — Triglyceride
VOC — Vocational
DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
LD — Lead
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
ANTI-RNP — antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
ST — Speech Therapy
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
CTG — Cardiotocograph
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
CM — Chirurgiae Magister
LY — lymphocytes
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
BMJ — British Medical Journal
TTR — Transthyretin
AB — Antibody
IIEF — International Index of Erectile Function
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
LA — Left Atrium
LIC — License
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
PACU — Post Anesthesia Care Unit
SDV — Source Document Verification
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
INJ — injection
LLE — left lower extremity

A-V — ArterioVenous
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
UG — Undergraduate
CR — Complete Remission
ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
LAS — Latin American Studies
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
HB — Heart Block
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
SERV — Service
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
HPF — high power field
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter
CV — Color Vision
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference
OM — every morning
SB — Small Bowel
PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
RIF — Rifampin
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
AM — After Morning
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
PTA — Prior To Arrival
HAZ — Hazard
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
RSB — Right Sternal Border
IDL — intermediate-density lipoprotein
OHC — Occupational Health Center
UPJ — Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
CATH — Catheter
PSI — Pneumonia Severity Index
BKA — below-the-knee amputation
IR — Insulin Resistance
EVF — erythrocyte volume fraction
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
P.C. — after meals

# — Fracture
AI — Association Index
HCRP — Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
LGA — large for gestational age
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
AFA — Advanced First Aid
XR — X-Ray
VA — Visual Acuity
Y/O — years old
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
T.D.S. — three times a day
GN — Glomerulonephritis
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
S4 — fourth heart sound
SQL-DSE — Structured Query Language for Departmental Support Environment
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
SHOB — shortness of breath
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
GGT — L-gamma-glutamyl transferase
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
OD — eye doctor
TAB — Tablet
ANGIO — angiogram
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology
EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
HBV — hepatitis B virus
LYTES — Electrolytes
SN — Skilled Nursing
GB — Gallbladder
INC — Incomplete
3TC — Lamivudine
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
NA — No Answer
EXT — Extremities
NO. — Number
FDTN — Foundation
AP — alkaline phosphatase

HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
NNT — Number needed to Treat
TME — Total Mesorectal Excision
DIA — Digital Image Analysis
CABA — Complaints Of
HL — Hearing Level
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
WR — Writer
RD — Retinal Detachment
IN VIVO — within the living
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
R — Respirations
ICAS — Independent Complaints Advocacy Services
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
EXT — Extension Shelf
PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A
D25 — 25% dextrose injections
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
PBX — probiotics
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
HTVD — hypertensive vascular disease
POCT — point-of-care test
BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
ACB — aortocoronary bypass
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
BM — Bachelor of Medicine
CFR — Case Fatality Rate
NGB — neurogenic bladder
BKSTR — Bookstore
OJ — Orange Juice
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
SA — Sinoatrial
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
EMER — Emergency
ETMF — Electronic Trial Master File
HPI — history of the present illness

I — Isoleucine
IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
PARA — paralysis
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
V — Valine
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
NK — Natural Killer
AA — Alcoholics Anonymous
VD — Venereal Disease
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
ER — External Relations
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
H.S. — at bedtime
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
FM — Fetal Movement
BSI — Bodily Substance Isolation
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
GLU — glucose
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
EXC — Excision
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
START — Screening Tool to Alert doctors to Right Treatment
WNL — Will Not Listen
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
TBT — Tracheal bronchial toilet
QHS — quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
PTU — Propylthiouracil
MLC — Midline Catheter
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
PREP — Prepare
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
CMS — Correctional Medical Services

WN — Well Nourished
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
COM — Community
Q.V. — which see
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
APR — Abdominoperineal Resection
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
IF — Immunofluorescence
PM — Post Meridiem
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
HP — hot packs
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis
TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
MELD — model for end-stage liver disease
RADS — Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
IC — Immune Complex
CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
P.M. — Afternoon
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
A/O — Alert and Oriented
PHIL — Philosophy
UOP — Urinary Output
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
STAT — Statistical
VLY — Valley
L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
F — Frequency
DCG — dacryocystogram
INH — Inhalation
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
EDH — epidural hematoma
ILE — Isoleucine
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction
CORP — Corporate
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
HEP — hepatitis
TC — Total Cholesterol
PECS — picture exchange communication system
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen

FUO — fever of unknown origin
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
VAL — Valine
UA — Urinalysis
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
NVDC — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
SHX — surgical history
TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence
HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
CT — Count
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
NVS — neurovascular status
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
QM — Quality Management
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentrate
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
AP — Apical Pulse
FLAIR — fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease
M&M — morbidity and mortality
NST — Non-Stress Test
NT — NasoTracheal
DS — Down syndrome
ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
FLA-ABS — fluorescent antibody absorption test
PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
SG — Specific Gravity
L&A — Light And Accommodation
OP — Operational
O — Observation
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
SER — Serine
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
UA — Unstable Angina
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
A — Assessment
BLS — Basic life support
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
COMP — Compound
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist

IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate
INSTL — Install
A.A. — of each
GA — General Accounting
LMD — Local Medical Doctor
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
EFWC — electrolyte-free water clearance
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
SAN — Sinoatrial Node
CCE — clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
PNV — prenatal vitamin
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
AK — Above Knee
FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
BD — bis di twice daily
HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
NOCT — night
ACR — American College of Radiology
HGV — Hepatitis G Virus
CREAT — Creatinine
AED — Antiepileptic Drug
DOC — Document
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
NSA — no significant abnormality
ISH — Isolated Systolic Hypertension
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
MATL — Material
TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
OD — Occupational Disease
CT — chest tube
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
AC — ante cibum (before food)
TOL — trial of labor
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus
RV — Residual Volume
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
CCP — Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
LOT — Lotion
NM — Neuromuscular
HUM — Human

ITP — idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
DILI — drug-induced liver injury
RR — Recovery Room
A.C. — before a meal
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
CUSTDN — Custodian
CH — congenital hypothyroidism
ACHE — acetylcholine esterase
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
LUL — Left Upper Lobe
K — Lysine
VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
SC — Subcutaneous
SE — Sales Engineer
FREQ — Frequency
HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
ECI — febris e causa ignota
OPG — Ocular Plethysmography
SAC — Short Arm Cast
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
MR — Modified Release
MOD — moderate dysplasia
FFPHM — Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
MSBOS — Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule
S/A — sugar and acetone
OPPT — Oriented to Person, Place, and Time
EMU — Early Morning Urine
EAC — External Auditory Canal
MEDS — Medication
O&P — Ova & Parasites
TA — Teaching Assistant
PKU — Phenylketonuria
BL TY — blood type
NUC — Nuclear
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
A/B — acid-base ratio
AD. — right ear
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
GA — Gestational Age
WPC — washed packed cells
TTP — Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
PX — Physical Examination
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

PPI — Proton Pump Inhibitor
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher
SR — Slow Release
PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.
TX — Therapy (medical)
TRANS — Transport
LS — Lumbosacral
AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
MATS — Military Air Transport Service
ACL — anticardiolipin
CRH — corticotropin-releasing hormone
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway
CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
LEU — Leucine
PAO — Peak Acid Output
AZT — azidothymidine
DRESS — Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
CYS — Cysteine
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal
A/A — Affirmative Action
UNEX — University Extension
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
NNBT — Nelson Baker tube
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
LL — Lower Level
FCR — Flexor Carpi Radialis
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
T&H — type and hold
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure
LPSOE — Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
ENG — electronystagmography
NVA — near visual acuity
HRCT — High-resolution computed tomography
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram
NV — near vision
MV — Minute Volume
CT SCAN — computer-assisted tomography
BW — Body Weight
BC — Blood Culture
P.V. — per vagina
TMT — Treadmill Test
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator

L — Litre
NT — Nuchal Translucency
BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
WY — Way
ETEC — Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli
PERLA — pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodations
BNF — British National Formulary
PA — posteroanterior
ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
UR — Urine
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
PI — Present Illness
FOF — Found on Floor
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator
LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
RT — Route
ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
PZA — Pyrazinamide
ARR — Absolute Risk Reduction
A — Apical
AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
RTV — Ritonavir
T3 — Triiodothyronine
CSR — Customer Service Request
FEV1 — forced expiratory volume in one second
NNICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
EST — Electroshock Therapy
T — teaspoon
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
PM — Polymyositis
LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
CB — Ciliary Body
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
MOM — multiples of the median
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
CKMB — creatinine kinase myocardial band
EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy
TMF — Trial Master File
VE — Vaginal Examination
VDSA — Voluntary Data Sharing Agreement
DXR — Digital X-Ray Radiogrammetry
LM — left main coronary artery

HRV — BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
NASH — Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
STRKPR — Storekeeper
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
OR — Odds Ratio
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
TPR — Temperature Pulse Respirations
RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
CDP — Career Development Program
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
CYSTO — Cystoscopy
RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
HVD — hypertension vascular disease
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
PTD — Permanent Total Disability
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
HAE — Hereditary Angioedema
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
PKA — protein kinase activity
UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter
ICF — Informed Consent Form
BFS — Business and Financial Services
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
ASW — Approved Social Worker
MLC — Mixed Lymphocyte Culture
DSA — digital subtraction angiography
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
X/12 — x number of months
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
CHT — congenital hypothyroidism
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
COSHH — Committee on Substances Hazardous to Health
WPW — Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
ISMN — Isosorbide Mononitrate
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
BK — Bradykinin

FP — Feature Package
V — Vitreous
RVF — Right Ventricular Failure
PROCTO — Proctoscopy
GVHD — chronic graft-versus-host-disease
DCSSC — diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
FES04 — iron sulfate
KO — Keep Open
DKA — Don't Know Anything
KOH — potassium hydroxide
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
E — Glutamic acid
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
HLHS — Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
INSP — Inspector
GM — Gram
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
S3 — third heart sound
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
MSR — Medical Science Research
F — Female
BT — Bleeding Time
EXAM — Examination
HIS — Histidine
RRD — Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
ITU — Intensive Treatment Unit
ID — Intradermal
DDH — developmental hip dysplasia
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
IMID — Immunomodulatory Drug
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
HVPO — High Value Purchase Orders
PK — Pharmacokinetics
FHT — fetal heart tone
PPT — Precipitate
OB — obstetrics
TRUSP — Transrectal Ultrasound of the Prostate
SERMS — Selective estrogen receptor modulators
IQCODE — Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
BUD — Budget
ADM — administrator
ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
IDL — Intermediate Density Lipoprotein
TGV — transposition of the great vessels
SPR — Specialist registrar (UK)

AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
CT — Counterterrorism
GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
CTAP — CT during arterial portography
CIRC — Circumcision Information Resource Centre
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
EMB — Ethambutol
FNAC — fine-needle aspiration cytology
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
PRA — Plasma Renin Activity
PATHO — Pathology
IMB — intermenstrual bleed
CT — Computer Tomography
FAP — Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
AL — auris laeva
IVUS — Intravascular Ultrasound
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
PC — post cibum (after food)
LTK — Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
ZN — Zinc
PHYCS — Physics
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
T4 — Thyroxine
OE — Otitis Externa
RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
TP — Total Protein
MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
PERLA — Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society
DRCPATH — Diploma Royal College of Pathologists
OBL — OBLique
RFVIIA — recombinant activated factor VIIa
S1 — First Heart Sound
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
PEX — Plasma Exchange
GLN — Glutamine
LASH — left anterior superior hemiblock
ET — Esotropia
WS — water-soluble
OM — omni mane (every morning)
ELECT — Electric
CMV — controlled mechanical ventilation
ANC — absolute neutrophils count
MUSK — muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase
FD — Fatal Dose

ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
SMO — Site Management Organization
NDC — National Drug Code
AUD VIS — Audio Visual
HT — Hypertension
WOI — without incident
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
V&A — vagotomy and antrectomy
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
EMDA — electromotive drug administration
K — Kilometer
ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
HVA — homovanillic acid
ABD — abduction
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
VC — Vital Capacity (lung Function)
RA — Refractory Anemia
TPR — temperature pulse respiratory
FB — Foreign Body
COLL — COLLege
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
AHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
IGD — Immunoglobulin D
PRACT — practitioner
BSC — bedside commode
PRP — Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
LPP — Lichen Planopilaris
BRAO — Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
CVID — Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders
MDE — Major Depressive Episode
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
FLK — funny-looking kid
OSM — osmolarity
SNP — Sodium Nitroprusside
HBIG — Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
SI — Sacroiliac Joint
RHF — rheumatoid factor
PCP — Phencyclidine
WM — White Male
TV — Tidal Volume
CLARE — Contact lens acute red eye
CTA — Computed Tomography Angiography (medical imaging)
KUB — Kidney, Urether and Bladder
STEC — Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli
REC — Recreation (ground)
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
BCPS — Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist

IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
K — cornea
RCT — randomized controlled trial
A.A. — amino acids:
SOM — Serous Otitis Media
LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
BM — Bone Marrow
SW — Stab Wound
PROG — Prognosis
MFCPU — multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis
RVT — Renal Vein Thrombosis
WKR — WORKER
GA — general anaesthetic
O — objective
SCL — Soft Contact Lens
O.U. — both eyes
CHC — Community Health Council
HHO2 — high humidity oxygen
HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
CAT — Computed Axial Tomography
BDI — Beck Depression Inventory
MET — Methionine
ABC — Abacavir
FC — foley catheter
LOD — Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling
NVD — nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
POS — Point-Of-Service
ASSN — Association
CNSLR — Counselor
BBB L — left bundle branch block
POSTDOC — Postdoctoral
VS — Versus Simulation
EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
LBW — Low Birth Weight
VW — Vessel Wall
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
ACCU — Acute Coronary Care Unit
SO — Superior Oblique
IOF — International Operation Forces
NCS — Nerve Conduction Study
MM HG — millimetre of mercury
UCRP — University of California Retirement Plan
BBA — bilateral breast augmentation
EXP — expired
O — Morally Offensive
MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
GGS — Gastrografin swallow
AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
CLIN — Clinic

CR — centric relation
REI — Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
TBI — total body irradiation
PER VAG — per vagina
PD — Postural Drainage
STREPTO. — Streptococcus
BMC — Bone Mineral Content
VRE — vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium
MS — Morphine Sulphate
AHF — Antihemophilic Factor
V/Q — Ventilation/Perfusion
HND — hemolytic disease of the newborn
PRP — Panretinal Photocoagulation
FACIL — Facility
NED — no evidence of disease
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
NEC — Necrotizing Enterocolitis
TXP — transport
DMT — Dimethyltryptamine
CAP — Capsule
FMRP — fragile X mental retardation protein
NSTEMI — non ST Segment Myocardial Infarction
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
NKFA — No Known Food Allergies
IND — Industry
GVL — graft versus leukemia
RECP — Reception
SPECT — Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Technique
IFOPAL — Index, Fund Organization, Program, Account, Location
AQ — Autism Quotient
CDFG — California Department of Fish and Game's
MIN A — minimum assist
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
FOS — Full of Stool
FPB — Flexor Pollicis Brevis
BR — Bed Rest
V — Vent
TRALI — transfusion-related acute lung injury
CSF — colony stimulating factor
NOMI — Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
PR — Prothrombin Ratio
LT — Left
WWI — Walking While Intoxicated (and Fell Over)
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
RT — Respiratory Therapy
LAR — Legally Acceptable Representative
DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
SLUD — Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
FTA — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies

MIO — Medical Incident Officer
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
TEM — Transmission Electron Microscope
HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
LAP — Laparotomy
SX — syndrome X
EXT — Extension File
PRV — Polycythemia Rubra Vera
SEN — subependymal nodule
PR — by rectum
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
MGN — Membranous Glomerulonephritis
DW — dextrose in water
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
FF — fundus firm
NK CELLS — natural killer cells
CM — Centimetre
ESV — End-Systolic Volume
NON REP. — do not repeat
HVLT — high-velocity lead therapy
GPI — globus pallidus interna
X — Times
ECE — Electrical & Computer Engineering
PIE — Period of Initial Eligibility
TAH-BSO — total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
HAI — Hepatic Arterial Infusion
AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
ESL — extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (also ESWL)
PPD — Packs Per Day
ICSI — Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
ECON — Economics
2° — secondary
AVJRT — atrioventricular junctional re-entry tachycardia
LASIK — laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (eye surgery)
GMC — General Medical Condition
5HTP — five hydroxy tryptophan
MBL — Mannose-Binding Lectin
AUDIO — Audiology
HFNEF — heart failure with a normal ejection fraction
LBO — Large Bowel Obstruction
ASS — assessment
TG — Thyroglobulin
EKG — electrocardiogram
BS — breath sound
MMEFR — Maximal Mid-Expiratory Flow Rate
EPS — electrophysiology
TATTS — tired all the time syndrome
HGH — human growth hormone
RPSGB — Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain

AIO — Ambulance Incident Officer
RIMA — Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase Type a
XE — Xenon
EDV — End-Diastolic Volume
CS — Cesarean Section
NC — nasal cannula
MAOIS — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
LEEP — Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
LCHAD — Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase
PTC — Pseudotumor Cerebri
PRO — Proline
TAPVR — Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
ORSA — Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Operations Research Society Of America
QN — Every night
ABE — Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
H&H — Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
NEO — New Employee Orientation
NTT — nasotracheal tube
VRSA — Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
AIP — Academic Internship Program
PX — Pneumothorax
POSE — primary obesity surgery, endoscopic
MCAD — Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
VIT — Vitreous
ZIFT — Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
NSAIDS — non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
# — pounds
WBI — Whole Bowel Irrigation
Δ — change
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
DOZ — Dozen
ASO — antistreptolysin o
CMACE — Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries
ROM — rupture of membranes
OC — oral contraceptives
LTG — Long Term Goal
LA — local anaesthetic
TR — Tricuspid Regurgitation
RCR — Rotator Cuff Repair
PDE — Phosphodiesterase
ICD — International Classification of Diseases
PP — Postprandial
OS — LEFT EYE
POP — Plaster of Paris
GROUNDSKPR — Groundskeeper
BZD — Benzodiazepine