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DEX — (DXT) Blood Sugar
A&OX4 — alert and oriented, times 4
A&OX3 — alert and oriented, times 3
A FIB — atrial fibrillation
CEIOL — Cataract extraction with intraocular lens placement
MCGTT — microdrop
BMBX — Bone marrow biopsy
ELLSCS — elective lower segment caesarean section
FTNVD — full term normal vaginal delivery
FMLA — Family Medical Leave Act
THR — Total Hip Replacement
NSVD — Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
PTBD — Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
CAOX4 — Conscious
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
IQ — Intelligence Quotient
CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
SITREP — Situation Report
VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction
INSTR — Instruct
HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
GPL — George Palade Laboratories
Q12H — Every 12 Hours
IOP — intra-orifice pressure
ASC-H — atypical squamous cells – cannot exclude HSIL
Mφ — macrophage
PCIOL — Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation
DOB — Date Of Birth
PRN — ''pro re nata'' (Latin, "for the emergency", "as needed")
ECG — Electrocardiogram
EMLSCS — emergency lower segment Caesarean section
EMBX — endometrial biopsy
ESM — Ejection Systolic Murmur
CT — Computed Tomography
TIB-FIB — tibia and fibula
G-B SYN — Guillain-Barre syndrome
FISH — Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
RFQ — Request For Quotation
SAPS II — simplified acute physiology score
BRBPR — Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
SMA-6 — six-channel serum multiple analysis
V-FIB — Ventricular Fibrillation
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
U&E — urea and electrolytes (blood test)
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition

JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
EVD — External Ventricular Drain
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
WRD — word
WHO — World Health Organization
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
PRA — Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
D BIL — direct bilirubin
ASPECTS — Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
QC — Quality Control
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
C-SSRS — Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
AD — Right Ear
NT-PROBNP — N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
HCO3 — Bicarbonate
IVSS — intravenous soluset
BMI — Body Mass Index
OHTN — ocular hypertension
HA — Hypertonia arterialis
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
NISS — New Injury Severity Score
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
GI — Gastrointestinal
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
MG — Magnesium
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
REG — Regular
ME — Medical Examiner
CV — Curriculum Vitae
SSN — Social Security Number
KIV — Keep In View
CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
X-MATCH — crossmatch
A — Alanine
AAOX3 — awake, alert, and oriented, times 3
AS — Aortic Stenosis
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
CGI — Clinical Global Impression

PERRLA — pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
ER — Emergency Room
COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
V-TACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
POST — Posterior
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
KVO — Keep Vein Open
INT — Internal
PMH — Past Medical History
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
PREME — premature infant
CNS — Central Nervous System
RBC — Red Blood Cell
NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
ADM — Admission
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
NP — Nurse Practitioner
TB — Tuberculosis
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
NKA — No Known Allergies
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
D — Day
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
HD — High Density
C/W — Consistent With
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
PT — Physical Therapy
A FLUT — atrial flutter
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
LOL — Little Old Lady
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
HLD — Hyperlipidemia
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
ACS — American Cancer Society
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
H — Hour
AMP — Ampere
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer

CC — Chief Complaint
NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
GH — Growth Hormone
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
IV — Intravenous
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
GR — Grain
LFT — Liver Function Test
CA — Calcium
CO — Cardiac Output
GU — Genitourinary
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications
AP — Accounts Payable
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
BPM — Beats Per Minute
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
OR — Operating Room
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
CR — Creatinine
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
CBC — Complete Blood Count
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
IM — Intramuscular
DX — Diagnosis
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
Q.M.T. — every month
W/O — Without
PA — Physician Assistant
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
FX — Fracture
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
DME — Durable Medical Equipment
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
RFP — Request For Proposal
AMA — Against Medical Advice
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy

SD — Standard Deviation
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
OD — Overdraft
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
HOTN — Hypotension
PPX — Prophylaxis
ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
CCU — Coronary Care Unit
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
CO — Carbon Monoxide
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
OT — Occupational Therapy
FA — Fatty Acid
BP — Blood Pressure
Q6H — Every 6 Hours
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
NB — Newborn
GPA — Grade Point Average
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
TLC — Total Lung Capacity
CST — Contraction Stress Test
TV — Television
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
PIO — Public Information Office
AAT — Activity As Tolerated
APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
NAD — No Acute Distress
Ψ — psychiatry
H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
SMA-7 — serum metabolic assay
C-SECTION — cesarean section
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
WCC — White Cell Count
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
NO — Nitric Oxide
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
ED — Emergency Department
SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
NM — Nanometer
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
TX — Treatment (medical)
BMA — British Medical Association
TPA — Third Party Administrator
R — Right
KG — Kilogram
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
IPM — Integrated Pest Management
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
CHG — Change
TBS — Tablespoon
ESRD — End Stage Renal Disease (US Federal Program)
LAB — Laboratory
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
MN — Midnight
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
P — Pressure
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
CBD — Common Bile Duct
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
RM — Room
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
OP — Office of the President
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
SGT — Sergeant
P — Pulse
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
H→S — heel-to-shin test
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
OPD — Outpatient Department
DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect

EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
TBC — Tuberculosis
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
W — White
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
BS — Blood Sugar
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
NYHA — New York Heart Association
K CAL — kilocalorie
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
RIS — Radiology Information System
AKA — Also Know As
M — Male
QS — Quantity Sufficient
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
NGTD — Negative to Date
HGB — Hemoglobin
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
INH — Isoniazid
INST — Institute
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
PE — Physical Education
CAG — Coronary Angiography
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
TRP — Tryptophan
L — Liter
CYN — Canyon
T.S.T.H. — too sick to send home
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
IRB — Institutional Review Board
AG — Antigen
NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program

HCT — Hematocrit
QT — Quart
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
ATB — antibiotic
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
CR — Chromium
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
BSL — Biosafety Level
A — Artery
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia
AM — Ante Meridian
DA — Dopamine
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
DSG — Dressing
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
ARG — Arginine
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
S/P — Status Post
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
CRO — Contract Research Organization
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease
RN — Registered Nurse
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
DCF — Data Clarification Form
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
E — Epinephrine
BE — Barium Enema
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
HPF — High-Power Field
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
POA — Power Of Attorney
EXEC — Executive
BA E — barium enema
LAT — Lateral

RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
BMD — Bone Mineral Density
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
DOA — dead on arrival
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
MED — Medical
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
AMT — Amount
AC — Anterior Chamber
FU — Follow-Up
H — Hydrogen
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
ABD — Abdomen
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
TLS — Transport Layer Security
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
WB — Whole Blood
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
MOL — Mole
FBC — Full Blood Count
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
BSA — Body Surface Area
DL — Deciliter
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
CA — Carcinoma
ROM — Range Of Motion
PT — Prothrombin Time
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
AX — Axis

US — Ultrasound
GP — General Practitioner
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
SYS — System
CRF — Case Report Form
MT — Mountain
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
KCL — Potassium Chloride
ACH — Acetylcholine
DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test
HA5 — 5% homatropine
ALI — Acute Lung Injury
FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
MR — Mental Retardation
BA — Barium
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
IT — Intrathecal
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain
QOD — Every Other Day
N — Asparagine
CL — Contact Lens
H202 — hydrogen peroxide
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
CL — Clearance
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
A.H. — every other hour
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
ER — Estrogen Receptor
CTA — Clear To Auscultation (medical; lungs)
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
ASN — Asparagine
BPD — Biparietal Diameter
OPS — Operations
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
TSP — Teaspoon
PDC — Professional Development Center
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome

TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
SDS — Safety Data Sheet
CD — Chemical Dependency
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
AHA — American Hospital Association
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
Q.I.D — Four times a day
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
HB — Hemoglobin
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
SUPP — suppository
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
REP — Representative
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
UR — Utilization Review
Q.WK. — weekly
BI — Brain Injury
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
L&D — Labor and Delivery
RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
NL — Normal
FTT — Failure To Thrive
L — Leucine
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
SCI — Science
HBD — Has Been Drinking
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
RT — Reverse Transcription
CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
WMA — World Medical Association
OPR — Operator
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
LAD — Left Anterior Descending
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
HSA — Health Savings Account
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
CK — Creatine Kinase
OP — Outpatient
RT — Radiation Therapy
PPM — parts per million
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant

UDS — Urine Drug Screen
ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
SCR — Serum Creatinine
CF — Cystic Fibrosis
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
PD — Per Diem
LE — Lower Extremity
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery
CONT — Continue
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
ANT — Anterior
STM — Short Term Memory
H/A — Headache
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
SVC — Service
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
CHEM — Chemistry
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
ETOH — Ethanol
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
D — Distance
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
AFL — Atrial Flutter
NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
AHA — American Heart Association
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
ALS — Advanced Life Support
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
ET — Endotracheal
MSO4 — morphine sulfate
ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care
INFO — Information
ECHO — Echocardiogram
DEL — Delivery
NA — Not Applicable
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
MI — Myocardial Infarction
D LOCKER — Diving Locker
TM — Tympanic Membrane
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
UTIL — Utilities
TRF — Transfer
F/U — Follow-Up
SPEC — Special

EMG — Electromyogram
PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
DIV — Division
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
KI — Potassium Iodide
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
ORG — Organization
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
OS — Oculus Sinister
H/H OR H&H — hemoglobin and hematocrit
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
H/OPI — history of the present illness
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
CF — Complement Fixation
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
ASP — Aspartic Acid
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
HSG — Housing
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
VOL — Volume
GYN — Gynecology
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
EOD — Every Other Day
OZ — Ounce
AMP — Ampule
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test
LN — Lymph Node
O2 — Oxygen
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance
PG — Postgraduate
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
PNA — pneumonia
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
IX — Investigation
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm

WT — Weight
RX — Treatment
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume
L — Left
CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
A — Adenosine
D/C — Discontinue
IG — Immune Globulin
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living
SX — Surgery
PCN — Penicillin
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
PE — Physical Examination
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
SA — Salvation Army
UE — Upper Extremity
BA — Bachelor of Arts
OS — Overall Survival
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
HIM — Health Information Management
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
FL — Fluid
GU — Gastric Ulcer
QUAL — Quality
RH — Rhesus factor
DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50
Q.AM — every day before noon
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
MISC — Miscellaneous
SH — Social History
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
I&O — Intake & Output
OOB — Out of Bed

LUE — Left Upper Extremity
NA — Not Available
CT — Calcitonin
HI — Homicidal Ideation
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
HPI — History of Present Illness
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery
HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
MPO — Myeloperoxidase
EQ — Equipment
CHR — Chronic
PI — Protease Inhibitor
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
BLDG — Building
EDC — Electronic Data Capture
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
ATC — Around The Clock
AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Q.O.H. — every other hour
SL — Sublingual
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
LP — Lumbar Puncture
MTX — Methotrexate
RTW — Return To Work
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
PLCY — Policy
QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
LBP — Low Back Pain
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
SAB — Spontaneous Abortion
N — Nitrogen
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure
DR — dram
WS — Williams Syndrome
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
FWD — Forward
H/O — History of

CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
D/C — Discharge
REV — Review
CHE — Cholinesterase
WF — White Female
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
TUR — Transurethral Resection
≠ — not equal
CS — Cesium
CCU — Critical Care Unit
DCH — Diploma in Child Health
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
PE — Pulmonary Edema
RV — Right Ventricle
HR — Heart Rate
AUD — Audit
ID — Infectious Disease
E — Ecstasy
HT — Heights
ISQ — In Status Quo
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
BW — Birth Weight
MOD — Modified
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
MATH — Mathematics
NSS — Normal Saline Solution
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
LG — Large
CAPS — Capsule
REP — Repeat
NM — Nuclear Medicine
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
I131 — iodine-131
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
CP — Chest Pain
SQ — Subcutaneous
HR — Hour
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
MEQ — Milliequivalent
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
LOS — Length of Stay
LCX — Left Circumflex Artery
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate

FL — Femur Length
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
Y — Tyrosine
EMP — Employee
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
AS — Arsenic
FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
PR — Progesterone Receptor
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram
AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
RTS — Revised Trauma Score
R/G/M — rubs/gallops/murmurs
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
NE — Norepinephrine
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
M — Methionine
DOD — United States Department of Defense
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
NACL — Sodium Chloride
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
ECV — External Cephalic Version
Q.N. — every night
BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
BMS — Bare Metal Stent
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
CK — Check
TTR — Transthyretin
GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide

PT — Patient
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
CI — Cardiac Index
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
SZ — Seizure
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
PIN — Personal Identification Number
FF — Fat Free
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
FDA — Food Drug Administration
EPI — Epinephrine
S — Serine
SOM — School of Medicine
GXT — graded exercise test
R — Roentgen
HF — Heart Failure
PO — By Mouth
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
RD — Registered Dietician
NSE — neuron-specific enolase
DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
REEDA — Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
PHIL — Philosophy
CHOL — Cholesterol
R — Arginine
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
SECY — secretary
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
ADL — activity of daily living
CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
LYS — Lysine
DIL — Dilute
CA — Cancer
LSB — Left Sternal Border

Q4H — Every 4 Hours
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
B — Black
V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
PPD — Postpartum Depression
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
PROC — Process
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
THR — Threonine
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
PE — Pleural Effusion
BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
HBP — High Blood Pressure
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
Q — Glutamine
RA — Right Atrium
RA — Room Air
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine
NPO — Nil Per Os
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
IHC — Immunohistochemistry
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
— — negative
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center
ADJ — Adjunct
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
NFR — Not for Resuscitation
ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System
TG — Triglyceride
IR — Insulin Resistance
CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
DOI — Date of Injury
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
INC — Incomplete
PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis

VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
WR — Writer
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
LD — Lead
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
LI — Lithium
C/O — Complains Of
SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
IDC — Indirect Costs
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
OHD — Organic Heart Disease
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
RPT — Report
AC — Area Code
DC — Discharge
CAT — Cataract
MIN — Minimum
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
VET — Veteran
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
IC — Intracardiac
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level
IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination
RTC — Return To Clinic
LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
WDL — Within Defined Limits
TC — Total Cholesterol
D55% — dextrose
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
F→N — finger-to-nose test
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia

MS — Mitral Stenosis
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
BCP — Birth Control Pill
LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
HSKPG — Housekeeping
W — Tryptophan
BSL — Blood Sugar Level
CR — Complete Remission
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
R/T — Related To
PTL — preterm labor
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
LAS — Latin American Studies
HD — Hemodialysis
BIL — Bilateral
D5W — 5% dextrose/water
SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
ICS — Intercostal Space
R — Respirations
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
BPP — Biophysical Profile
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
COM — Community
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
OSH — Outside Hospital
SUPP — Support
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
DD — Differential Diagnosis
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
NAS — No Added Salt
PR — Per Rectum
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
IVU — Intravenous Urogram
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content

HA — Headache
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema
BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
ERG — Electroretinogram
CV — Color Vision
LYTES — Electrolytes
T-AX — temperature, axillary
AED — Automated external defibrillator
H — Histidine
OD — Oculus Dexter
HSC — Health and Social Care
RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
LA — Left Atrium
BE — Base Excess
QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
SB — Small Bowel
PG — Picogram
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
HX — History
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
PRL — Prolactin
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
VPA — Valproic Acid
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
NNT — Number needed to Treat
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
O — Observation
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
Q.A.D. — every other day
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
UA — Unstable Angina
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
SQL — Structured Query Language
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
HOB — Head of Bed
IVP — Intravenous Push
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
PTA — Prior To Arrival
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)

COMP — Compound
SDV — Source Document Verification
AOM — Acute Otitis Media
A&O — Aware and Oriented
T — Temperature
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
IF — Immunofluorescence
FM — Fetal Movement
DDI — Didanosine
OM — every morning
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
GLU — Glutamic Acid
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
NRB — non-rebreather mask
URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
STAT — Statistical
BMJ — British Medical Journal
MR — Mitral Regurgitation
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
O/E — On Examination
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node
OR — Odds Ratio
PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
TX — Therapy (medical)
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
SS — Social Services
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
HEENT — head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
CTG — Cardiotocograph
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
BX — Biopsy
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
CT — Count
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
STG — Short Term Goal
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure

OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
LAO — Left Anterior Oblique
NA — No Answer
# — Number
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners
OP — Osteoporosis
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease
GA — General Accounting
LL — Lower Level
MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock
NK — Natural Killer
IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
CVA — Costovertebral Angle
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
SA — Sinoatrial
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
GN — Glomerulonephritis
VO — Verbal Order
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
I125 — the 125 molecular
DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
XT — Exotropia
PM — Post Meridiem
IC — Immune Complex
RFVIIA — recombinant activated factor VIIa
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
HB — Heart Block
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
TWE — Tap Water Enema
V — Vitreous
I123 — the 123 molecular
SCH — School
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use

RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
IB — Investigator's Brochure
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
A&W — Alive and Well
APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
CORP — Corporate
BCX — Blood Culture
NM — Neuromuscular
TKO — To Keep Open
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
ER — External Relations
PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar
MR — Modified Release
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3
POS — Positive
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
AK — Actinic Keratosis
IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
INJ — injection
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
DOL — Day of Life
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
TT — Thrombin Time
CHB — Complete Heart Block
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
TRANS — Transport
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
DSP — Digital Signal Processor
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat

MAX — Maximum
CT — Counterterrorism
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
TBSP — Tablespoon
HL — Hearing Level
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
TP — Total Protein
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
SE — Sales Engineer
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
BUC — buccal
MAE — Moves All Extremities
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
TTO — To Take Out
RT — Route
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
APPY — Appendectomy
CHO — Carbohydrate
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
FH — Family History
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
NES — Not Elsewhere Specified
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
VOD — vision right eye
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney
RD — Retinal Detachment
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
SOB — Short of breath

M — Million
DEPT — Department
CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
NVA — near visual acuity
CC — Cubic Centimeter
BRB — Bright Red Blood
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
PIV — peripheral intravenous
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
SAN — Sinoatrial Node
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment
AMA — American Medical Association
BS — Bowel Sounds
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
H2O — Water (vapor)
@ — at
RA — Refractory Anemia
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
K — Potassium
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
B/L — Bilateral
INR — International Normalization Ratio
FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
DB HL — decibels hearing loss
RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
RV — Residual Volume
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
HEME — Hemorrhage

GEN — General Motors
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction
PZA — Pyrazinamide
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
BK — Bradykinin
SNP — Sodium Nitroprusside
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
GASTROE — Gastroenterology
PARA — paralysis
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
IE — Infective Endocarditis
QS — every shift
STEC — Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
C — Centigrade
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center
VA — Visual Acuity
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
EMU — Early Morning Urine
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
CT — chest tube
PC — After Meals
ETT — Endotracheal tube
O — Morally Offensive
DOL — United States Department of Labor
COA — Chart Of Accounts
THER — Therapy
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
NGB — neurogenic bladder
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
QD — quaque die (every day)
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder

AU — Both Ears
C — Celsius
PM — Polymyositis
ET — Esotropia
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
VOC — Vocational
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
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
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
WN — Well Nourished
PS — Pressure Support
RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
VE — Vaginal Examination
FBE — Full Blood Examination
ABN — Abnormal
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
MIN — Minute
SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
SI — Sacroiliac Joint
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
TG — Thyroglobulin
SO — Superior Oblique
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
IVII — IV insulin infusion
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
RSB — Right Sternal Border
O&P — Ova & Parasites
UBC — Uniform Building Code
PEX — Plasma Exchange
MVI — Multivitamin

MD — Doctor of Medicine
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
NOF — Neck Of Femur
TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
SW — Stab Wound
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
GTT — Guttae
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
PREP — Prepare
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
SN — Skilled Nursing
NEC — Necrotizing Enterocolitis
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
PMR — Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization
AIP — Academic Internship Program
SOM — Serous Otitis Media
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
FHX — Family History
CAD — Computer-Aided Design
3TC — Lamivudine
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
UG — Undergraduate
TL — Tubal Ligation
GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
AVG — Average Voltage Gain
SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation

PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
DNI — Do Not Intubate
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
CXR — Chest X-Ray
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
X/7 — x number of days
GSW — GunShot Wound
DIB — Dead in Bed
SUPT — Superintendent
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
APPT — Appointment
OD — Occupational Disease
MATS — Military Air Transport Service
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
ACQ — Acquisition
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
WS — Waardenburg Syndrome
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
MV — Minute Volume
TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
VLY — Valley
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
DIU — Death in Utero
LFTS — Liver Function Test
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
VIRO — Virology
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
HCV — hepatitis C virus
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
UA — Urinalysis
MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
TOL — trial of labor
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
BFS — Business and Financial Services
PRP — Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
UOP — Urinary Output
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
HTN — Hypertension
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
SOC — Social
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit

TLV — Threshold Limit Value
CDW — Collision Damage Waiver
LLL — left lower lobectomy
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
U — University
NTG — Nitroglycerin
AMB — Ambulate
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
FP — Feature Package
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
ADA — American Dental Association
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
SMO — Site Management Organization
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
AD — auris dextra
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
G — Gram (g)
LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
DZ — Disease
ADM — administrator
POS — Point-Of-Service
ENT — Ear nose and throat
KOR — keep open rate
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
BT — Bleeding Time
HDU — High Dependency Unit
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
GOK — God Only Knows
ENGR — Engineer
CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
PE — pulmonary embolus
S1 — First Heart Sound
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
X/12 — x number of months
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide

CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
A-V — ArterioVenous
ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
BID — Twice A Day
AP — alkaline phosphatase
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
VW — Vessel Wall
MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
LB — Pound
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
HS — hours of sleep
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
L&A — Light And Accommodation
BNC — bladder neck contracture
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
AB — Antibody
COI — Conflict Of Interest
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
FMP — First Menstrual Period
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
ACB — aortocoronary bypass
SEN — subependymal nodule
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
PRP — Panretinal Photocoagulation
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
RDS — Retiree Drug Subsidy
CAL — Calorie
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
OV — Office Visit
OFC — Office
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
DOC — Document
LIB — Libra
BD — twice a day
PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure

OTD — out the door (discharged
NEG — NEGative
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
CHC — Community Health Council
EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
LAC — Long Arm Cast
AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
ICF — Informed Consent Form
GTT — Drop
R/O — Rule Out
AC — ante cibum (before food)
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services
IOL — Intraocular Lens
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
TEL — Telephone
NG — Nasogastric
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
CPT — Chest Physical Therapy
SOL — Solution
PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
BUS — Business
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
MAINT — Maintenance
AZT — azidothymidine
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
INTL — International
FAP — Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
ABW — Actual Body Weight
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
AJ — Ankle Jerk
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
OP — Operational
DCH — Doctor of Surgery
LASH — left anterior superior hemiblock
GMP — guanosine monophosphate
RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation

SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
CME — Continuing Medical Education
ISS — Injury Severity Score
RLE — Right Lower Extremity
FOF — Found on Floor
PEG — Pneumoencephalogram
DAW — Dispense As Written
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
PD — Postural Drainage
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
TIW — three times a week
BSX — B-symptoms
OD — OverDose
SR — Superior Rectus (eye muscle)
TEMP — Temperature
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
INF — Inferior
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
AU — Auris unitas
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
CCK — Cholecystokinin
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure
QT — cardiac output
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
HHS — Health and Human Services Department
SAC — Short Arm Cast
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
AE — Adverse Event
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
HAZ — Hazard
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
AI — Association Index
T.D.S. — three times a day
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender

UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
RAD — Right Axis Deviation
PREOP — Preoperative
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
AUX — Auxiliary
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
MSE — Mental Status Examination
MJ — Megajoule
PA — posteroanterior
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
TR — Tricuspid Regurgitation
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
TAB — Tablet
MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
OD — Once Daily
STS — Shipboard Technical Support
DIR — Directory
AA — Ascorbic Acid
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
TLV — Type-Length-Value
UIH — University of Illinois Hospital
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
RT — Respiratory Technician
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
WPC — washed packed cells
NCS — Nerve Conduction Study
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
TWA — Time Weighted Averages
EMB — Ethambutol
NG — Nanogram
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
EXT — Extract
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
PHE — Phenylalanine
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
AGA — appropriate for gestational age

BILAT — Bilateral
ON — every night
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
ADA — American Diabetes Association
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Scale
Q2H — every two hours
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
TGF — Tumor Growth Factor
FRCGP — Fellow Royal College of General Practitioners
WTR — Water
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
HEP — hepatitis
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
DES — diethyl sulphate
# — gauge
AP — Apical Pulse
ASW — Approved Social Worker
EAC — External Auditory Canal
LSA — lichen sclerosus et atrophieus
UBW — Usual Body Weight
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
SC — Subcutaneous
MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
MCG — micrograms
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
MDVL — Mandeville
VOS — Vision Left Eye
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
BUD — Budget
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
# — Fracture
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
VPAP — Variable Positive Airway Pressure
PRBC — packed red blood cells

PROF — Professor
QAM — Every morning
HEMA — hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
AF — Amniotic Fluid
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
MAR — Medication Administration Record
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
MGR — Manager
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
AGC — atypical glandular cells
HOSP — Hospital
ABX — antibiotics
DKA — Don't Know Anything
FDTN — Foundation
AEB — As Evidenced By
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
MCH — Master of Surgery
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
GA — general anaesthetic
KCAL — kilocalories
AR — Accounts Receivable
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
AF — Atrial Fibrillation
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis
NT — NasoTracheal
AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
PX — Physical Examination
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
WBC — White blood cells
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis
DEV — Development
PKU — Phenylketonuria
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis

TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
RESP — Respiratory
UNG — OINtment
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
X/52 — x number of weeks
P.V. — per vagina
PHI — Protected Health Information
UR — Urine
ACL — anticardiolipin
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
YO — years old
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
CMACE — Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference
MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
NV — near vision
FTA — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies
INH — Inhalation
GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
RR — Respiratory Rate
DS — Down syndrome
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
CX — microbiological culture
WLE — Wide Local Excision
AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
PPM — Policy & Procedure Manual
POCT — point-of-care test
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
BG — Blood Glucose
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher
COLL — Collect
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
SURG — Surgeon
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
TVC — True Vocal Cord
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
FOS — Full of Stool

HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
A — Assessment
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
ICG — Indocyanine Green
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
LOX — Liquid Oxygen
BNO — Bowel Not Open
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
PR — by rectum
LLC — Long Leg Cast
BC — Blood Culture
POP — Plaster of Paris
HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
USPS — United States Postal Services
GB — Gallbladder
INF(-α/-β/-γ) — interferons -α/-β/-γ
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
PROD — Produce
UBT — Urea Breath Test
Y/O — years old
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
CIRC — Circulation
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
CYSTO — Cystoscopy
PR — Prothrombin Ratio
EDH — epidural hematoma
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
TA — Teaching Assistant
PX — Prognosis
PIE — Period of Initial Eligibility
HS — High School
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
LOD — Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
RES — Research
CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
BR — Bedrest
FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
VIS — Visual
BR — Bathroom
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination
EMER — Emergency
BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
YR — Year
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
T — tablespoon

CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
BIB — Brought In By
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
CPD — Continuous Professional Development
P — Post
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
EPO — Erythropoietin
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
F — Frequency
HCG — human chorionic gonadotrophin
CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
PND — Postnasal Drip
INSP — Inspector
GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
FUO — fever of unknown origin
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
HOPI — History of Present Illness
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
PKA — protein kinase activity
ROD — resident on duty
PROG — Program
DRSG — Dressing
APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
WS — water-soluble
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis
ADV — Advisory
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
POSE — primary obesity surgery, endoscopic
VD — Venereal Disease
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
AVJRT — atrioventricular junctional re-entry tachycardia
LM — left main coronary artery
USS — ultrasound scan
SOL — Solutions in Organisations Linkup
AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
PERLA — Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
VAS — visual analog scales
FBS — fasting blood sugar

MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
OB — Occult Blood
A.A. — amino acids:
SOS — if needed
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
5HTP — five hydroxy tryptophan
BR — Bed Rest
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
ASX — Asymptomatic
UIPD — University of Illinois Police Department
ICD — Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
POS — Positively Outrageous Service
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
DC — discontinue
AMI — acute myocardial infarction
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular
EF — Ejection Fraction
HFNEF — heart failure with a normal ejection fraction
CIRC — Circumcision
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
I&D — Incision and Drainage
LA — local anaesthetic
ENG — ENGLISH LOCKHEED
IU — International Unit
IMID — Immunomodulatory Drug
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter
RR — Recovery Room
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
A/W — alive and well
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
Δ — diagnosis;
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
SLUD — Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation
MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
Q8H — Every 8 hours
ENG — electronystagmography
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
FT — foot (unit of length)
RX — prescriptions
KO — Keep Open
FREQ — Frequency
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)

PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
2.0 MG — 2 mg
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
RTV — Ritonavir
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
ACR — American College of Radiology
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator
CSR — Customer Service Request
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
RCT — randomized controlled trial
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
FL — Floor
AF — afebrile
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
JVD — Jugular Venous Distension
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
T4 — Thyroxine
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
AD. — right ear
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
HGH — human growth hormone
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
FES04 — iron sulfate
I — Isoleucine
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis
ID — Intradermal
CM — Chirurgiae Magister
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
B.I.D — twice a day
SEC — seconds
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
ID — IDentifier
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
PX — Pneumothorax
WNL — Will Not Listen
SERV — Service
AUR — Acute Urinary Retention
PREP — Preparation
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
PRKG — Parking

L — Litre
HBV — hepatitis B virus
FD — Fatal Dose
D25 — 25% dextrose injections
PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
EST — Electroshock Therapy
HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
HSP — Health Services Program
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
IBW — Ideal Body Weight
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
PLT — Platelet
ALT — Alanine Transaminase
BM — Bachelor of Medicine
CC — cum cibo (with food)
H&P — history and physical examination
SMO — Standing Medical Orders
SR — Slow Release
A/A — Affirmative Action
WK — Week
HFMD — Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
STD — sexually transmitted disease
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
RFT — Renal Function Test
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
VS — vital signs
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
BM — Bowel Movement
W/C — Wheelchair
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
S3 — third heart sound
BW — Body Weight
OD — eye doctor
PK — Pharmacokinetics
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
UNK — Unknown
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
HM — hispanic male
CAP — Capsule

ON — Optic Nerve
DIA — Digital Image Analysis
SG — Specific Gravity
MRCS — Member Royal College of Surgeons
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
CATH — Catheter
RMR — right medial rectus
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
ABE — Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
BO — bowel open
A.P. — before a meal
AM — After Morning
PROCTO — Proctoscopy
AUH — auditory hallucinations
HT — Hypertension
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
NT — Not Tested
NSA — no significant abnormality
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
RVF — Right Ventricular Failure
T&C — Type and Cross
A&P — assessment and plans
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
TD/IPV — tetanus, diphtheria and polio
PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
QM — Quality Management
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
UNEX — University Extension
LT — Left
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
INV — Inventory
T3 — Triiodothyronine
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
PLN — Plan
PHQ — Patient Health Questionnaire
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
AIR — Anterior Interval Release
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
ABD — abduction
ANTHRO — Anthropology
= — Equals" or "Complete Transformation
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
SAED — SemiAutomatic External Defibrillator
MAR — Marine

BKA — below-the-knee amputation
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
MIRECC — Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
A/B — acid-base ratio
IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
HBA1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
LLQ — left lower quadrant
PROJ — Project
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
V — Valine
DM — Diabetes mellitus
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
/S — without
MCAD — Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
AE — Above Elbow
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
HDCV — Human Diploid Cell Vaccine
JR — Junior
XRT — external radiation therapy
BL TIME — bleeding time
LCHAD — Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase
# — pounds
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
IPMN — Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
RC — Revelle College
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
PET — positron emission tomography
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
@ — each
OSTEO — Osteomyelitis
GEST — gestation
EVAL — evaluation

DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
QALY — Quality-adjusted Life Year
MTP — Metatarsophalangeal
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
INSTL — Install
PLIF — Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
ABC — Abacavir
EDV — End-Diastolic Volume
V — Vent
VED — Vacuum Erection Device
STI — sexually transmitted infection
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
PC — post cibum (after food)
RPT — Repeat
FIN — Finance
MEDS — Medication
AD LIB — As desired
EM — Erythema multiforme
OJ — Orange Juice
E — Glutamic acid
HH — Hiatus Hernia
GC — gonorrhea
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
YR — Years old
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
> — larger than
F — Female
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
TP — Tuberculin Precipitation
FBG — fasting blood glucose
UCRP — University of California Retirement Plan
DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce
A — Apical
OSM — osmolarity
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin
NO. — Number
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery
RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
AHF — Antihemophilic Factor
CLN NUTRIT — Clinical Nutrition
SP.GR. — Specific Gravity

PROG — Prognosis
BCG — Bacille Calmette-Guerine
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
IOF — International Operation Forces
SHX — surgical history
LOF — Leakage of Fluid
A.C. — before a meal
PRIN — Principal
PPH — Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
AK — Above Knee
AUTH — Authorization and Account Codes
GGS — Gastrografin swallow
T — teaspoon
DW — dextrose in water
OFR — Officer of the Federal Republic
GPCL — gas permeable contact lens
P — Parallel
CV — Cardiovascular
PNV — prenatal vitamin
KUB — Kidney Ureters Bladder
VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
MSO — Management Services Officer
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
MGN — Membranous Glomerulonephritis
HETE — Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acid
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
PTX — PneumoThorax
HPF — high power field
MOABS — Monoclonal Antibodies
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
BILI — Bilirubin
HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn
RSV — Reserve
REQ — Request
TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma
FF — filtration fraction
FC — foley catheter
RT — Respiratory Therapy
CRIT — hematoCRIT
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
LS — Lumbosacral
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
PCT — progesterone challenge test
EXC — Excision
PSH — Past medical history
EMS — Emergency medical service

INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
LDW — Last Day Worked
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
MOD — moderate dysplasia
PSI — Pneumonia Severity Index
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
A/O — Alert and Oriented
TF — transfer
CALIT2 — California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
DIPERTE — diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus
V/Q — Ventilation/Perfusion
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
RIF — Rifampin
ECI — febris e causa ignota
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
P.C. — after meals
ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein
CR — centric relation
AGRC — Academic Geriatric Resource Center
PLMS — periodic limb movements of sleep
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished
EXT — Extension Shelf
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit
JVP — Jugular Venous Pulse
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
FPR — False Positive Rate
MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
WK — Weak
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
PTC — Pseudotumor Cerebri
LOM — Limitation of Motion
FLK — funny-looking kid
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
MATL — Material
SPR — Specialist registrar (UK)
ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
HPV — Human Papiloma Virus
ETOH — Alcohol
HOOF — Home Oxygen Order Forms
LDH — lactic dehydrogenase
BASO — Basophil
AMNIO — Amniocentesis
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
XRT — Radiotherapy

FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
BLD — Blood
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
EMDA — electromotive drug administration
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
MECH — Mechanic
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
GA — Gestational Age
BNF — British National Formulary
VWF — Von Willebrand Factor
H.S. — at bedtime
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
BMC — Bone Mineral Content
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
K — Lysine
ASIA — American Spinal Injury Association
NATHNAC — National Travel Health Network and Centre
XE — Xenon
BRM — immunomodulators/biologic response modifiers
LA — local anesthetic
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
POAG — Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
OCC — Occupational Character Class
HBA — Hemoglobin A
PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A
VZV — Varicella-Zoster Virus
TRAM — transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap
AFA — Advanced First Aid
L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
CSII — Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
HP — hot packs
FPB — Flexor Pollicis Brevis
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
KS — Kartagener Syndrome
PYRL — Payroll
SNV — Sin Nombre Virus
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
CFA — Colonization Factor Antigen
MMI — Maximum Medical Improvement
CAO — conscious alert and oriented
ZN — Zinc
VOD — Volume of Distribution
IUD — intrauterine death

SUSP — Suspension
BSC — bedside commode
GM — Gram
SHOB — shortness of breath
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
TV — Tidal Volume
TRLR — Trailer
NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
ARRS — American Roentgen Ray Society
EOM — Extraocular muscle
LTAC — Long-Term Acute Care
ANA — Advanced Network Analyst
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
FEV1 — forced expiratory volume in one second
VAL — Valine
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
LVPO — Low Value Purchase Order
CAT — Computed Axial Tomography
PUR — Purchasing
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
STREPTO. — Streptococcus
BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
KOH — potassium hydroxide
PCP — Phencyclidine
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
S4 — fourth heart sound
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
K — Kilometer
BKSTR — Bookstore
AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
CT — Computer Tomography
SI — Sector Iridectomy
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
CREAT — Creatinine
ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
O — objective
MET — Methionine
NTT — nasotracheal tube
VLDL — Very Low Density Lipoprotein
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
GVHD — chronic graft-versus-host-disease
CCR — California Code of Regulations
LTG — Long Term Goal
TRNG — Training

NUC — Nuclear
A&P — anterior posterior
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
PICU — paediatric intensive care unit
CUST — Customer
O.U. — both eyes
PV — peripheral vascular
ADMTG — Admitting
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
MOL — Molecule
TX — Transplantation
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
CDJ — cemento-enamel junction
OAC — Office of Academic Computing
MSR — Medical Science Research
AQ — Autism Quotient
VDSA — Voluntary Data Sharing Agreement
SER — Serine
NESP — Novel Erythropoiesis Stimulating Protein
MKTG — Marketing
VAG — Vaginal
TRANSLTR — Translator Supercomputer
SOOB — sitting out of bed
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
SSPSS — Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
NOIDS — Notifications of Infectious Diseases
EMUL — Emulsion
LCMV — Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
HH — Home Health Care
PAO — Peak Acid Output
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
MTDC — Modified Total Direct Cost
EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy
SCLC — Small Cell Lung Cancer
CCS — Center for Coastal Studies
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
RECP — Reception
GROUNDSKPR — Groundskeeper
T — Threonine (amino acid)
SV — seminal vesicle
IND — Industry
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
LEU — Leucine

DMT — Dimethyltryptamine
LES — Lupus Erythematosus Systemicus
OHC — Occupational Health Center
IFOPAL — Index, Fund Organization, Program, Account, Location
HBF — fetal hemoglobin
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
NST — Non-Stress Test
AQ. DIST. — distilled water
RBLM — Recurrent Benign Lymphocytic Meningitis
EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
RCVG — Receiving
AFB — Aflatoxin B
MT — metatarsal
CS — Cesarean Section
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society
M&M — morbidity and mortality
CX — Cervix
HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
PBX — probiotics
V&A — vagotomy and antrectomy
ENG — electronystagmogram
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
PR — pityriasis rosea
CSF — colony stimulating factor
IPPB — intermittent positive pressure breathing
IVH — interventricular hemorrhage
RXN — Reaction
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
OCGA — Office of Contract and Grant Administration
PML — Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
B I — Billroth I gastrectomy
COLL — COLLege
PATHO — Pathology
PC — Posterior chamber
CMV — controlled mechanical ventilation
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
OB — obstetrics
PRO — Professional
QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
MS — Morphine Sulphate
HEV — hepatitis virus
BL TY — blood type
PAOD — Peripheral Artery Occlusive Disease
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
P&L — Psychology & Linguistics Building
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
CERT — Center for Environmental Research and Training
DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
ASOT — antistreptolysin-O titre

A.A. — of each
LCPD — Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
SSC — Stainless Steel Crown
CULT — culture
PAL — posterior axillary line
H&H — Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
PDE — Phosphodiesterase
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
SED — Sedimentation Rate
WK — Work
FDIU — Fetal Demise in Utero
FDP — Federal Demonstration Project
BS — breath sound
MUPS — Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Symptoms)
CM — Centimetre
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
CONC — concentrate
CCDC — Consultant in Communicable Disease Control
IVUS — Intravascular Ultrasound
ILE — Isoleucine
OM — omni mane (every morning)
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
PACG — Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
CUC — Chronic Ulcerative Colitis
EMD — Early Morning Discovery
/A — before
FAMM — Familial Atypical Mole and Melanoma
KUB — Kidney, Urether and Bladder
L/S — lecithin to sphingomyeline
FCR — Flexor Carpi Radialis
COP — cryptogenic organizing pneumonitis
SUPR — Supervisor
NEO — New Employee Orientation
CES — Cauda Equina Syndrome
CCCU — critical coronary care unit
PCOS — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PS — psoriasis
AUR. LAEV — to left ear
VIT — Vitreous
CE — Continuing Education
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
DHEA — Dehydroepiandrosterone
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
SAF — Safety
CFR — Case Fatality Rate

MC — Medical Center
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
TTO — Technology Transfer Office
BBMF — bone break, me fix
DP — Dorsalis Pedis
HBIG — Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
TAPVR — Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
PEN — Penicillin
HLA — histocompatibility locus antigen
> — causes
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan
VX — Vertex
HLTH — Health
BIO — Biology
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
EXT — Extension File
DDH — developmental dysplasia of the hip joint
UCMC — University of California Medical Center
DHT — DiHydroTestosterone
KJ — Knee Jerk
DVA — Distance Visual Acuity
GERI — Geriatrics
ELECT — Electric
BD — bis di twice daily
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
A.M. — before noon
CDFG — California Department of Fish and Game's
XR — X-Ray
ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
OPA — Oropharyngeal Airway
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
BML — below measurable level/limit
ACCOM — Accommodation
LGA — large for gestational age
2° — secondary
HPI — history of the present illness
CYS — Cysteine
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
AVNT — Atrioventricular Nodal Tachycardia
MLC — Midline Catheter
FACIL — Facility
PK — Protein Kinase
WM — White Male
EMC — encephalomyocarditis virus
AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
OES — Occupational Exposure Standard
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution

CMRR — Center for Magnetic Recording Research
GLN — Glutamine
TNM — Tumor, Node, Metastases
PHYCS — Physics
MDD — Major Depressive Disorderb
EOC — Emergency Operating Center
I&O — inputs and outputs
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
APR — Abdominal Peritoneal Resection
HPU — Health Protection Unit
AUX — Auxilliary
HCTZ — Hydrochlorothiazide
FM — face mask
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal
CB — Ciliary Body
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
DARWIN — Data Repository and Windows to Information
SOA — Swelling of Ankles (medical)
CABA — Complaints Of
LBW — Low Birth Weight
AMAS — Audit and Management Advisory Services
UCRS — University of California Retirement System
DSA — digital subtraction angiography
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
SESS — Session
CD — cadaver donor
GRSMN — Groundsman
LV — left ventricle of the heart
TERN — intern
CADASIL — Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
EKG — electrocardiogram
LIJ — Left Internal Jugular
BOW — bag of water
NSB — Natural Science Building
EXT — Extremities
BM — Bone Marrow
WPW — Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
RICE — Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. (For the treatment of certain leg and foot injuries.)
PHACO — Phacoemulsification
NED — no evidence of disease
BCBV — Better Care Better Value
APSAC — Anisoylated Plasminogen Streptokinase Activator Complex
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
ST — Speech Therapy
FRCOG — Fellow, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
BDI — Beck Depression Inventory
RCR — Rotator Cuff Repair

MIO — Medical Incident Officer
OIA — Office of International Affairs
A&PS — Auxiliary & Plant Services
NWB — non-weight bearing
HACEK — acronym for a group of bacteria that are a frequent cause of endocarditis in children
SCID — SEVERE COMBINED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
WH — Well Hydrated
NA — Narrow Angle
DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
BILAT EQ — bilaterally equal
AAF — African American Female
GRAD — Graduate
FTA-ABS — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption Test
OC — oral contraceptives
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
TIA — Transient Ischemia Attack
KT — kinesio therapy
FMPP — Familial Male Precocious Puberty
PI — Present Illness
HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
DOZ — Dozen
TGV — transposition of the great vessels
ICD — International Classification of Diseases
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
KCCT — Kaolin Cephalin Clotting Time
LUL — Left Upper Lobe
EAEC — enteroadhesive Escherichia coli
E3 — Estriol
HEV — anti-hepatitis E virus
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
RBCS — Red blood cells
FHT — fetal heart tone
OBL — OBLique
CAPS — catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome
PTU — Propylthiouracil
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
LFHOM — Licensed Associate of the Faculty of Homeopathy
ECON — Economics
T&H — type and hold
TBSE — Total Body Skin Examination
HIS — Histidine
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
SSPE — Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
SMR — Submucous Resection
CH — congenital hypothyroidism
FC — finger counting
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase Constitutive

X — Times
IR — inferior rectus
CYTOTECH — Cytotechnology
T.I.D. — three times a day
MVO2 — mixed venous oxygen concentration
AHT — antihyaluronic acid test
LBO — Large Bowel Obstruction
SA — Small Animal
IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.
EXP — expired
OINT — ointment
REC — Recreation (ground)
NOCT — night
CBO — Campus Budget Office
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
CHF — Chief
PPT — Precipitate
VLDL — very low-density lipoprotein
ASSN — Association
HC — home care
FFA — Fellow Faculty of Anaesthetists
AMI — acute mesenteric ischemia
OCNA — Orthopedic Clinics of North America
MRU — Multicampus Research Unit
WY — Way
S/A — sugar and acetone
PH.D. — Doctorate Of Philosophy
VC — Vital Capacity (lung Function)
PUB — Public
IO — inferior oblique
B/K — Below Knee
ITU — Intensive Treatment Unit
AMAS — antimitochondrial antibodies
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
PTHC — Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography
O/N — Overnight
IGD — Immunoglobulin D
MMR — measles, mumps, and rubella
RUE — Right Upper Extremity