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

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

EVD — External Ventricular Drain
LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
HCO3 — Bicarbonate
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
H/A — Headache
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
HLD — Hyperlipidemia
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
PPX — Prophylaxis
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
WRD — word
OPS — Operations
TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
SSN — Social Security Number
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
RFQ — Request For Quotation
WHO — World Health Organization
ABCD — asymmetry, borders, color, diameter
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
REEDA — Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
AFB — Aflatoxin B
FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
HA — Hypertonia arterialis
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test
NAD — No Acute Distress
AD — Right Ear
ASX — Asymptomatic
QC — Quality Control
ME — Medical Examiner
IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin

PA — Physician Assistant
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual
BA E — barium enema
MG — Magnesium
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
IM — Intramuscular
B/L — Bilateral
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
AER — auditory-evoked response
ECHO — Echocardiogram
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
CGI — Clinical Global Impression
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
BMI — Body Mass Index
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
RBC — Red Blood Cell
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications
HOTN — Hypotension
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
GI — Gastrointestinal
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
Ψ — psychiatry
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia
CV — Curriculum Vitae

ARF — Acute Renal Failure
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
HGB — Hemoglobin
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
NKA — No Known Allergies
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
KVO — Keep Vein Open
Q6H — Every 6 Hours
D55% — dextrose
CNS — Central Nervous System
A — Alanine
AKA — Also Know As
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
CO — Carbon Monoxide
W/O — Without
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
A FLUT — atrial flutter
BPM — Beats Per Minute
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
Q.M.T. — every month
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
PMH — Past Medical History
TB — Tuberculosis
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
REG — Regular
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
ADM — Admission
GU — Genitourinary
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
ER — Emergency Room
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50
RFP — Request For Proposal
S/P — Status Post
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
BX — Biopsy
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
INT — Internal
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease

MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
TX — Treatment (medical)
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
PT — Physical Therapy
NGTD — Negative to Date
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
LOL — Little Old Lady
GR — Grain
H — Hour
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
HD — High Density
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
CBC — Complete Blood Count
LFT — Liver Function Test
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
D — Day
BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide
NP — Nurse Practitioner
POST — Posterior
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
CHE — Cholinesterase
PPM — parts per million
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
MN — Midnight
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
C/W — Consistent With
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment
SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
AP — Accounts Payable
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
AMP — Ampere

MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
H202 — hydrogen peroxide
ACS — American Cancer Society
AMA — Against Medical Advice
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
CR — Creatinine
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
CST — Contraction Stress Test
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
CA — Calcium
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
C-SECTION — cesarean section
GH — Growth Hormone
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
DCF — Data Clarification Form
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
CC — Chief Complaint
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
OD — Overdraft
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
DX — Diagnosis
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
OT — Occupational Therapy
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
FX — Fracture
BP — Blood Pressure
K CAL — kilocalorie
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
CO — Cardiac Output
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score

CCU — Coronary Care Unit
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
AM — Ante Meridian
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
OPD — Outpatient Department
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
ACT-D — actinomycin-D
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
QS — every shift
NB — Newborn
DME — Durable Medical Equipment
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
QS — Quantity Sufficient
XRT — Radiotherapy
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
SD — Standard Deviation
ED — Emergency Department
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
KG — Kilogram
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
FA — Fatty Acid
OR — Operating Room
GSW — GunShot Wound
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
GPA — Grade Point Average
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
EMG — Electromyogram
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
SYS — System
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
H→S — heel-to-shin test
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor

ACH — Acetylcholine
GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
AF — Amniotic Fluid
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
TBS — Tablespoon
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
DOA — dead on arrival
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
NM — Nanometer
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance
CAG — Coronary Angiography
AF — afebrile
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
ETOH — Ethanol
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
CBD — Common Bile Duct
AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
ADL — activity of daily living
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
WCC — White Cell Count
WDL — Within Defined Limits
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
TPA — Third Party Administrator
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
TLC — Total Lung Capacity
C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
NO — Nitric Oxide
IT — Intrathecal
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
BMA — British Medical Association
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
R — Right
APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease

LAB — Laboratory
SGT — Sergeant
INST — Institute
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
BS — Blood Sugar
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
INH — Isoniazid
DA — Dopamine
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
CRO — Contract Research Organization
HA5 — 5% homatropine
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
BMD — Bone Mineral Density
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
PIO — Public Information Office
POA — Power Of Attorney
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
TV — Television
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
MED — Medical
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
Q.WK. — weekly
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
IPM — Integrated Pest Management
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
ACR — albumin:creatinine ratio

SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
DSG — Dressing
SUPP — suppository
IRB — Institutional Review Board
BSL — Biosafety Level
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
D LOCKER — Diving Locker
QT — Quart
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
AGA — appropriate for gestational age
TBC — Tuberculosis
EF — Ejection Fraction
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
TRP — Tryptophan
CHG — Change
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
L&D — Labor and Delivery
HPF — High-Power Field
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
RM — Room
A.H. — every other hour
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
P — Pressure
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
NSS — Normal Saline Solution
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
L — Liter
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
AG — Antigen
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease
ROM — Range Of Motion
AAD — Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
HCT — Hematocrit
RN — Registered Nurse
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease

W — White
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
CR — Chromium
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
CRF — Case Report Form
SCR — Serum Creatinine
LAT — Lateral
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
OP — Office of the President
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia
H/OPI — history of the present illness
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
M — Male
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
Y — Tyrosine
P — Pulse
HI — Homicidal Ideation
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
DL — Deciliter
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
RIS — Radiology Information System
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
Q.O.H. — every other hour
EXEC — Executive
AED — Automated external defibrillator
NACL — Sodium Chloride
FBC — Full Blood Count
GP — General Practitioner
ASN — Asparagine
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
HBD — Has Been Drinking
A — Artery
MOL — Mole
TLS — Transport Layer Security
D5W — 5% dextrose/water

CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
SX — Surgery
CA — Carcinoma
LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
INFO — Information
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume
AHA — American Hospital Association
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
Q.I.D — Four times a day
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
BSA — Body Surface Area
FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
NYHA — New York Heart Association
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
SH — Social History
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
KCL — Potassium Chloride
EPO — Erythropoietin
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
EOD — Every Other Day
ARG — Arginine
AMT — Amount
D/C — Discontinue
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
≠ — not equal
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
GXT — graded exercise test
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage

MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
AFL — Atrial Flutter
CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
UDS — Urine Drug Screen
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
CONT — Continue
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
FU — Follow-Up
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
QUAL — Quality
BPD — Biparietal Diameter
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
NA — Not Applicable
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
ATB — antibiotic
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
E — Epinephrine
MR — Mental Retardation
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
PT — Prothrombin Time
CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
SVC — Service
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
BLDG — Building
CYN — Canyon
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
AX — Axis
DOD — United States Department of Defense
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
PE — Physical Education
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
RX — Treatment
MSO4 — morphine sulfate
WMA — World Medical Association
ACEI — angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn

MT — Mountain
BD — twice a day
ASP — Aspartic Acid
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
HSA — Health Savings Account
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
SCI — Science
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
PO — By Mouth
TSP — Teaspoon
BE — Barium Enema
DIV — Division
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test
URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa
CL — Clearance
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
US — Ultrasound
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
I131 — iodine-131
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
CK — Creatine Kinase
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
NL — Normal
ORG — Organization
REP — Representative
CHEM — Chemistry
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
BA — Barium
BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
PDC — Professional Development Center
H — Hydrogen
QOD — Every Other Day
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
UR — Utilization Review
ABD — Abdomen
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
OZ — Ounce
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy
PNA — pneumonia
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width

HPI — History of Present Illness
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
MPO — Myeloperoxidase
RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
SDS — Safety Data Sheet
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection
Q.AM — every day before noon
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
AC — Anterior Chamber
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
DCH — Diploma in Child Health
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
HB — Hemoglobin
BUC — buccal
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
MAE — Moves All Extremities
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
STM — Short Term Memory
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
BI — Brain Injury
— — negative
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
DEL — Delivery
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
N — Asparagine
SPEC — Special
WB — Whole Blood
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

SS — Social Services
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
CHOL — Cholesterol
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
OS — Oculus Sinister
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
RT — Reverse Transcription
BA — Bachelor of Arts
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
L — Leucine
AHA — American Heart Association
ER — Estrogen Receptor
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
FDA — Food Drug Administration
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
WT — Weight
ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care
OPR — Operator
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
ALI — Acute Lung Injury
PCN — Penicillin
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
H/O — History of
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
FTT — Failure To Thrive
BPP — Biophysical Profile
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
CD — Chemical Dependency
VOL — Volume
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content
OSH — Outside Hospital
LAD — Left Anterior Descending
FWD — Forward
2.0 MG — 2 mg
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
HSKPG — Housekeeping
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
GYN — Gynecology
ALS — Advanced Life Support
BCX — Blood Culture

SQL — Structured Query Language
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
HSG — Housing
LOS — Length of Stay
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
A — Adenosine
ANT — Anterior
CL — Contact Lens
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
Q.N. — every night
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
NA — Not Available
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
NRB — non-rebreather mask
LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
F→N — finger-to-nose test
RTW — Return To Work
S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
TM — Tympanic Membrane
UE — Upper Extremity
UTIL — Utilities
O2 — Oxygen
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
AD — auris dextra
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
TRF — Transfer
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
CF — Complement Fixation

LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
RT — Radiation Therapy
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
PE — Pleural Effusion
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
MI — Myocardial Infarction
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
EDC — Electronic Data Capture
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
PIN — Personal Identification Number
NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
ET — Endotracheal
ATC — Around The Clock
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
BNO — Bowel Not Open
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
L — Left
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
LN — Lymph Node
IVII — IV insulin infusion
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
RTS — Revised Trauma Score
ECV — External Cephalic Version
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
ISS — Injury Severity Score
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
F/U — Follow-Up
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
T-AX — temperature, axillary
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
HR — Hour
RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
IG — Immune Globulin

LE — Lower Extremity
PG — Postgraduate
DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
LBP — Low Back Pain
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure
WF — White Female
MISC — Miscellaneous
RH — Rhesus factor
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
MATH — Mathematics
ID — Infectious Disease
HX — History
N — Nitrogen
D — Distance
CHR — Chronic
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
PE — Physical Examination
AUD — Audit
PLCY — Policy
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center
PD — Per Diem
SL — Sublingual
DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
I&O — Intake & Output
H2O — Water (vapor)
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse
OP — Outpatient
KI — Potassium Iodide
IHC — Immunohistochemistry
LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
C/O — Complains Of
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes

RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast
COA — Chart Of Accounts
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
E — Ecstasy
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
LP — Lumbar Puncture
I125 — the 125 molecular
CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
HT — Heights
QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
FL — Fluid
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery
LSB — Left Sternal Border
REV — Review
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
INR — International Normalization Ratio
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
CHO — Carbohydrate
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
MTX — Methotrexate
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
DOI — Date of Injury
SQ — Subcutaneous
NFR — Not for Resuscitation
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen
I123 — the 123 molecular
ETT — Endotracheal tube
SAB — Spontaneous Abortion
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
AMA — American Medical Association

MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
REP — Repeat
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
Q.A.D. — every other day
M — Methionine
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
ERG — Electroretinogram
GU — Gastric Ulcer
HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
HOB — Head of Bed
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
CT — Calcitonin
CI — Cardiac Index
EPI — Epinephrine
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
CCU — Critical Care Unit
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
OHD — Organic Heart Disease
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
LG — Large
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
SUPP — Support
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
DIL — Dilute
BSL — Blood Sugar Level
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
MIN — Minimum
MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
LI — Lithium
CS — Cesium
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
HR — Heart Rate
CAPS — Capsule
OOB — Out of Bed
LUE — Left Upper Extremity
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis
ISQ — In Status Quo
EQ — Equipment
TKO — To Keep Open
PSYCHT — Psychologist
NM — Nuclear Medicine
NPO — Nil Per Os

LYS — Lysine
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
AMP — Ampule
TUR — Transurethral Resection
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
ICS — Intercostal Space
THR — Threonine
AS — Arsenic
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
C — Centigrade
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
WS — Williams Syndrome
CC — Cubic Centimeter
OS — Overall Survival
PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
MOD — Modified
CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
A&O — Aware and Oriented
CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
MAX — Maximum
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
SZ — Seizure
CK — Check
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
CP — Chest Pain
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
RV — Right Ventricle
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
FBG — fasting blood glucose
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
IVU — Intravenous Urogram
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level
D/C — Discharge
HIM — Health Information Management
DR — dram
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure

KOR — keep open rate
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
PR — Progesterone Receptor
HBP — High Blood Pressure
RD — Registered Dietician
ABVD — Doxorubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
IDC — Indirect Costs
FL — Femur Length
PROC — Process
MS — Mitral Stenosis
FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
SECY — secretary
DSP — Digital Signal Processor
AK — Actinic Keratosis
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
VET — Veteran
PG — Picogram
FHX — Family History
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
CAT — Cataract
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein
MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
NSE — neuron-specific enolase
EMP — Employee
NE — Norepinephrine
HF — Heart Failure
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid
ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram
BW — Birth Weight
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
S — Serine
ACQ — Acquisition
FF — Fat Free
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
PI — Protease Inhibitor
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES

R — Arginine
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
DEPT — Department
QT — cardiac output
RA — Right Atrium
PE — Pulmonary Edema
Q — Glutamine
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
SA — Salvation Army
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
FH — Family History
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
BIL — Bilateral
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
PR — Per Rectum
R — Roentgen
LLQ — left lower quadrant
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
SOB — Short of breath
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
LD — Lead
ADJ — Adjunct
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
TWE — Tap Water Enema
MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association

NPO — Nothing By Mouth
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
DC — Discharge
TBSP — Tablespoon
VOD — vision right eye
PT — Patient
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
AOM — Acute Otitis Media
PTL — preterm labor
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
STG — Short Term Goal
CA — Cancer
NAS — No Added Salt
ABN — Abnormal
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis
ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
HDU — High Dependency Unit
IB — Investigator's Brochure
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
IVP — Intravenous Push
FLEX — flexion
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape
# — Number
MD — Doctor of Medicine
BCP — Birth Control Pill
IC — Intracardiac
BMS — Bare Metal Stent
LA — Left Atrium
B — Black
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney
GEN — General Motors
FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
VO — Verbal Order
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
RTC — Return To Clinic
W — Tryptophan
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
IR — Insulin Resistance
LAS — Latin American Studies
TTR — Transthyretin
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
AVG — Average Voltage Gain

BE — Base Excess
VPA — Valproic Acid
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
HA — Headache
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
RPT — Report
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
RXN — Reaction
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
INC — Incomplete
H — Histidine
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema
PIV — peripheral intravenous
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
AC — Area Code
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
M — Million
BO — bowel open
DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins
PRL — Prolactin
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
XT — Exotropia
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
MR — Mitral Regurgitation
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
MONO-DI — monochorionic-diamniotic twins
AEB — As Evidenced By
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
@ — at
LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation
HEMA — hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
ABX — antibiotics
OD — Oculus Dexter
PC — After Meals
PHIL — Philosophy
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis

VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
HD — Hemodialysis
DD — Differential Diagnosis
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
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
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
DOL — United States Department of Labor
R/T — Related To
CHB — Complete Heart Block
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
BR — Bedrest
O/E — On Examination
RA — Room Air
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
CV — Color Vision
APPY — Appendectomy
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
SOM — School of Medicine
TTO — To Take Out
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
DB HL — decibels hearing loss
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.
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
PPD — Postpartum Depression
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
DDI — Didanosine
LAO — Left Anterior Oblique
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
TG — Triglyceride
OM — every morning
CR — Complete Remission
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
APPT — Appointment
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified
ROD — resident on duty
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners
MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis

PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
AU — Both Ears
BILI — Bilirubin
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
GLU — Glutamic Acid
INV — Inventory
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
HCV — hepatitis C virus
SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation
RIF — Rifampin
LLL — left lower lobectomy
GASTROE — Gastroenterology
DC — discontinue
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
LYTES — Electrolytes
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
BRB — Bright Red Blood
GN — Glomerulonephritis
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
KUB — Kidney
ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
SDV — Source Document Verification
DOL — Day of Life
UNG — OINtment
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
POS — Positive
U — University
RFT — Renal Function Test
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
ICCE — Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
AUX — Auxiliary
ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
FM — Fetal Movement
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
FBE — Full Blood Examination
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed

DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
HL — Hearing Level
PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
T — Temperature
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
HSC — Health and Social Care
A&W — Alive and Well
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
SUPT — Superintendent
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
CDW — Collision Damage Waiver
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
HB — Heart Block
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
GTT — Drop
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
O — Observation
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
R — Respirations
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
NTG — Nitroglycerin
BMJ — British Medical Journal
AJ — Ankle Jerk
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
IC — Immune Complex
PTA — Prior To Arrival
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
C — Celsius
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
G — Gram (g)
ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
NK — Natural Killer
NES — Not Elsewhere Specified

GMP — guanosine monophosphate
WR — Writer
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
BUS — Business
COM — Community
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
VAG — Vaginal
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation
IF — Immunofluorescence
CTG — Cardiotocograph
MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
MAR — Medication Administration Record
ADA — American Dental Association
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
SB — Small Bowel
3TC — Lamivudine
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
MIN — Minute
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
HEME — Hemorrhage
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
COMP — Compound
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
R/O — Rule Out
STAT — Statistical
CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
TT — Thrombin Time
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
UBC — Uniform Building Code
CAD — Computer-Aided Design
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
RD — Retinal Detachment
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
CVA — Costovertebral Angle
TC — Total Cholesterol
MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
OP — Osteoporosis
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease

AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
AU — Auris unitas
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
PROF — Professor
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
GA — General Accounting
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen
LFTS — Liver Function Test
NA — No Answer
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
UA — Unstable Angina
K — Potassium
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
NNT — Number needed to Treat
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
MCG — micrograms
SEGA — Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
AR — Accounts Receivable
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
RLE — Right Lower Extremity
CT — Count
LOX — Liquid Oxygen
PARA — paralysis
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
LL — Lower Level
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air
HTN — Hypertension
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
CXR — Chest X-Ray

SOS — if needed
OR — Odds Ratio
TX — Therapy (medical)
SOC — Social
HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
QD — quaque die (every day)
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction
HS — hours of sleep
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
BS — Bowel Sounds
NEG — NEGative
GOK — God Only Knows
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
MAINT — Maintenance
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
OTD — out the door (discharged
DNI — Do Not Intubate
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
OFC — Office
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
COLL — Collect
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
SA — Sinoatrial
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
INJ — injection
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
MR — Modified Release
PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
NGB — neurogenic bladder
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
IOL — Intraocular Lens
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
CME — Continuing Medical Education
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
ENGR — Engineer
OINT — ointment

TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
NM — Neuromuscular
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
UG — Undergraduate
FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
BNC — bladder neck contracture
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
SCH — School
BILAT — Bilateral
CIRC — Circumcision
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
CAL — Calorie
CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
RR — Respiratory Rate
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
GTT — Guttae
COI — Conflict Of Interest
A-V — ArterioVenous
BID — Twice A Day
CORP — Corporate
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
MATS — Military Air Transport Service
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
LB — Pound
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease
LAC — Long Arm Cast
SAST — Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
HM — hispanic male
TL — Tubal Ligation
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
EMU — Early Morning Urine
DIR — Directory
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
THER — Therapy
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
ACHE — acetylcholine esterase
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
ABW — Actual Body Weight
VA — Visual Acuity

GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
ER — External Relations
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
AGC — atypical glandular cells
PTX — PneumoThorax
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit
DRPLA — Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
OV — Office Visit
PM — Post Meridiem
DCH — Doctor of Surgery
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
WPC — washed packed cells
INTL — International
V — Vitreous
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
VE — Vaginal Examination
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
DZ — Disease
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
TIW — three times a week
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
ENT — Ear nose and throat
A/O — Alert and Oriented
HOSP — Hospital
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
RV — Residual Volume
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
PYRL — Payroll
CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
BWX — bite-wing x-ray
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
AB — Antibody
CT — Counterterrorism
TRANS — Transport
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery
CCK — Cholecystokinin
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
AE — Adverse Event
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis
QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
CRBS/MEDICAL — Center for Research in Biological Structure/Medical
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
WN — Well Nourished
BSX — B-symptoms
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
DES — diethyl sulphate
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
HHS — Health and Human Services Department
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
DRSG — Dressing
IU — International Unit
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
PREP — Prepare
DAW — Dispense As Written
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
UOP — Urinary Output
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
RT — Route
ALT — Alanine Transaminase
HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
USS — ultrasound scan
UBW — Usual Body Weight
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
RFVIIA — recombinant activated factor VIIa
IE — Infective Endocarditis
CT — chest tube
SAN — Sinoatrial Node
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion

FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
SE — Sales Engineer
STD — sexually transmitted disease
TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
QAM — Every morning
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
RSB — Right Sternal Border
LIB — Libra
PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
MVI — Multivitamin
DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence
IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine
CX — microbiological culture
PHI — Protected Health Information
AP — alkaline phosphatase
PHE — Phenylalanine
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
OD — Occupational Disease
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
TP — Total Protein
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
A/A — Affirmative Action
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
VIRO — Virology
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
VOC — Vocational
EAC — External Auditory Canal
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
FIN — Finance
RESP — Respiratory
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
NVA — near visual acuity
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
NOF — Neck Of Femur
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
ETOH — Alcohol
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease

VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
OD — OverDose
TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
O&P — Ova & Parasites
SAC — Short Arm Cast
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
USPS — United States Postal Services
A — Apical
DIB — Dead in Bed
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
ASW — Approved Social Worker
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
CM — Chirurgiae Magister
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
SNP — Sodium Nitroprusside
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
AZT — azidothymidine
HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
TF — transfer
JR — Junior
CPD — Continuous Professional Development
UNK — Unknown
ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
O — Morally Offensive
CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
MJ — Megajoule
TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System
MCH — Master of Surgery
PZA — Pyrazinamide
ET — Esotropia
WBC — White blood cells
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
A/W — alive and well
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
SO — Superior Oblique
TEMP — Temperature
X/7 — x number of days
MV — Minute Volume

ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
TVC — True Vocal Cord
DOC — Document
BK — Bradykinin
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
MGR — Manager
TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
T.D.S. — three times a day
RA — Refractory Anemia
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
TLV — Type-Length-Value
HAZ — Hazard
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
UA — Urinalysis
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
DIU — Death in Utero
RES — Research
PM — Polymyositis
CC — cum cibo (with food)
L&A — Light And Accommodation
F — Frequency
FJ — Financial Journal
SERV — Service
ACB — aortocoronary bypass
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
EDH — epidural hematoma
LASH — left anterior superior hemiblock
ADV — Advisory
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
PEX — Plasma Exchange
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
AP — Apical Pulse
CIRC — Circulation
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
AC — ante cibum (before food)
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis

ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Q8H — Every 8 hours
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
POCT — point-of-care test
AI — Association Index
MSR — Medical Science Research
FOF — Found on Floor
ICG — Indocyanine Green
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
VLY — Valley
SN — Skilled Nursing
PKU — Phenylketonuria
AED — Antiepileptic Drug
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
NG — Nasogastric
FEV1 — forced expiratory volume in one second
TEL — Telephone
POS — Point-Of-Service
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
BFS — Business and Financial Services
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
SW — Stab Wound
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure
LOM — Limitation of Motion
PBX — probiotics
IIEF — International Index of Erectile Function
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
P.V. — per vagina
AIP — Academic Internship Program
DDNS — Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences
CAO — conscious alert and oriented
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
NEC — Necrotizing Enterocolitis
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
BUD — Budget

GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
PA — posteroanterior
BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
FT — foot (unit of length)
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
SOL — Solution
SOM — Serous Otitis Media
BKSTR — Bookstore
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
YR — Year
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis
DEV — Development
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
MSO — Management Services Officer
SI — Sacroiliac Joint
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
ADM — administrator
PE — pulmonary embolus
STEC — Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
MDVL — Mandeville
FP — Feature Package
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
ADA — American Diabetes Association
MSE — Mental Status Examination
INH — Inhalation
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentrate
FAP — Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
BT — Bleeding Time
RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
I — Isoleucine
AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
LLC — Long Leg Cast
PRBC — packed red blood cells
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
TWA — Time Weighted Averages
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
HBA — Hemoglobin A
S3 — third heart sound
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
PRP — Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
TG — Thyroglobulin
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal

LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
HPI — history of the present illness
NG — Nanogram
WTR — Water
ICF — Informed Consent Form
HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
CYSTO — Cystoscopy
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
Q2H — every two hours
GGT — L-gamma-glutamyl transferase
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
TOL — trial of labor
HLTH — Health
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus
H&P — history and physical examination
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
CT — Computer Tomography
ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
EVAL — evaluation
AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher
PKA — protein kinase activity
OP — Operational
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
PS — Pressure Support
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
PMR — Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
FFPHM — Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
UUS — upper uterine segment
I&D — Incision and Drainage
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
EMB — Ethambutol

VW — Vessel Wall
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
DS — Down syndrome
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
GC — gonorrhea
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
KCAL — kilocalories
YO — years old
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project
IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
BIB — Brought In By
LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
FDTN — Foundation
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
TAB — Tablet
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
BR — Bathroom
SHOB — shortness of breath
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
HBV — hepatitis B virus
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce
APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
PRP — Panretinal Photocoagulation
INF — Inferior
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
CHC — Community Health Council
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
A.A. — amino acids:
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
EMER — Emergency
BKA — below-the-knee amputation
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure

ANTI-RNP — antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
LPSOE — Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
ETMF — Electronic Trial Master File
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
AVJRT — atrioventricular junctional re-entry tachycardia
CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
INSP — Inspector
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
BG — Blood Glucose
PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
HS — High School
MATL — Material
M&M — morbidity and mortality
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
WS — Waardenburg Syndrome
SMO — Site Management Organization
TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
REQ — Request
RDS — Retiree Drug Subsidy
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test
GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate
S4 — fourth heart sound
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
# — Fracture
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
PRKG — Parking
PROG — Program
UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter
PX — Prognosis
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
NUC — Nuclear
Y/O — years old
ENG — electronystagmography
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
UR — Urine
ACL — anticardiolipin
WK — Week
VOD — Volume of Distribution
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
CMV IGG — cytomegalovirus IGG
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram

AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
PROD — Produce
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
HDCV — Human Diploid Cell Vaccine
PREOP — Preoperative
HPF — high power field
PROJ — Project
ID — IDentifier
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
FREQ — Frequency
ACR — American College of Radiology
FMP — First Menstrual Period
ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
PREP — Preparation
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
A — Assessment
COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
RECP — Reception
T&C — Type and Cross
HRV — BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
MKTG — Marketing
A.P. — before a meal
PLN — Plan
X/12 — x number of months
IMID — Immunomodulatory Drug
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
NT — NasoTracheal
WLE — Wide Local Excision
CPT — Chest Physical Therapy
PRIN — Principal
LSA — lichen sclerosus et atrophieus
L — Litre
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
AM — After Morning
A/B — acid-base ratio
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
YR — Years old
H.S. — at bedtime
SC — Subcutaneous
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
GA — general anaesthetic

D25 — 25% dextrose injections
MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
SEN — subependymal nodule
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
T — tablespoon
BR — Bed Rest
COSHH — Committee on Substances Hazardous to Health
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
RPT — Repeat
ECI — febris e causa ignota
UBT — Urea Breath Test
CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
PUR — Purchasing
X/52 — x number of weeks
PLMS — periodic limb movements of sleep
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
EMDA — electromotive drug administration
PSC — Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
MECH — Mechanic
BC — Blood Culture
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
TA — Teaching Assistant
S1 — First Heart Sound
LGA — large for gestational age
PROCTO — Proctoscopy
HAE — Hereditary Angioedema
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
ANTHRO — Anthropology
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.
FLAIR — fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging
OD — Once Daily
CSR — Customer Service Request
FL — Floor
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
NGT — NasoGastric Tube
VOS — Vision Left Eye
S/A — sugar and acetone
VAL — Valine
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
DILI — drug-induced liver injury
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
DIA — Digital Image Analysis

ISMN — Isosorbide Mononitrate
RIMA — Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase Type a
EFWC — electrolyte-free water clearance
BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
EVF — erythrocyte volume fraction
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
ILE — Isoleucine
DKA — Don't Know Anything
PLT — Platelet
TR — Tricuspid Regurgitation
SR — Slow Release
RTV — Ritonavir
PPH — Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
FUO — fever of unknown origin
HOPI — History of Present Illness
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
K — Lysine
CIRC — Circumcision Information Resource Centre
= — Equals" or "Complete Transformation
MGN — Membranous Glomerulonephritis
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
WPW — Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
PX — Physical Examination
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
K — Kilometer
IOF — International Operation Forces
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
FPR — False Positive Rate
LDW — Last Day Worked
VS — vital signs
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
EXT — Extract
FRCGP — Fellow Royal College of General Practitioners
PC — post cibum (after food)
VD — Venereal Disease
BM — Bachelor of Medicine
FTA — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies
PEG — Pneumoencephalogram
LGIB — lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding
BLD — Blood

IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
HFNEF — heart failure with a normal ejection fraction
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
CE — Continuing Education
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
AE — Above Elbow
PD — Postural Drainage
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society
EMS — Emergency medical service
CRYO-AHF — cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor
KUB — Kidney Ureters Bladder
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
NV — near vision
V/Q — Ventilation/Perfusion
IBW — Ideal Body Weight
NCS — Nerve Conduction Study
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
FOS — Full of Stool
PET — positron emission tomography
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished
HTVD — hypertensive vascular disease
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
FLA-ABS — fluorescent antibody absorption test
SG — Specific Gravity
# — gauge
JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
@ — each
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
CREAT — Creatinine
RCVG — Receiving
A-T — ataxia-telangiectasia
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
FBS — fasting blood sugar
NO. — Number
INSTL — Install
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference
QTC — QT interval corrected for heart rate
AD. — right ear
PHYCS — Physics
MFCPU — multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis
RVF — Right Ventricular Failure
IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
B.I.D — twice a day
P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
WNL — Will Not Listen
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
QM — Quality Management

CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
Δ — diagnosis;
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
RX — prescriptions
BW — Body Weight
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
CABP — coronary artery bypass procedure
IMB — intermenstrual bleed
MCAD — Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
GRAD — Graduate
HFMD — Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
DRESS — Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
HS — hours of sleep(bedtime)
RR — Recovery Room
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
GB — Gallbladder
WS — water-soluble
TGF — Tumor Growth Factor
CMACE — Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
RUE — Right Upper Extremity
EOM — Extraocular muscle
KO — Keep Open
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
FES04 — iron sulfate
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
T — teaspoon
HVD — hypertension vascular disease
VIS — Visual
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
PAO — Peak Acid Output
EST — Electroshock Therapy
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Imino-Diacetic Acid
MLC — Midline Catheter
UIH — University of Illinois Hospital
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
POSE — primary obesity surgery, endoscopic
OPG — Ocular Plethysmography
HGH — human growth hormone
FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
PK — Pharmacokinetics

AA — Alcoholics Anonymous
HP — hot packs
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
NOMI — Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
RAD — Right Axis Deviation
CYS — Cysteine
GVHD — chronic graft-versus-host-disease
BM — Bone Marrow
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
PROG — Prognosis
OD — eye doctor
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
MOL — Molecule
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
KOH — potassium hydroxide
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
AFA — Advanced First Aid
SEC — seconds
BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
IND — Industry
PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
PERLA — Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
FF — fundus firm
MB CHB — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
HBIG — Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
FD — Fatal Dose
RT — Respiratory Technician
KUB — Kidney, Urether and Bladder
V — Valine
A.M. — before noon
LEU — Leucine
HACEK — acronym for a group of bacteria that are a frequent cause of endocarditis in children
PND — Postnasal Drip
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
CABA — Complaints Of
CB — Ciliary Body
K — cornea
RCT — randomized controlled trial
PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
UNEX — University Extension
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator

HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
FLK — funny-looking kid
UCRP — University of California Retirement Plan
HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
ETIOL — etiology
ON — every night
5HTP — five hydroxy tryptophan
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
BCPS — Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
LOD — Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling
CH — congenital hypothyroidism
EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy
TRNG — Training
NNICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
GVL — graft versus leukemia
HEP — hepatitis
LCHAD — Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase
EOA — Esophageal Obturator Airway
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
E — Glutamic acid
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
AHT — antihyaluronic acid test
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
MIN — Minority
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
SUSP — Suspension
T4 — Thyroxine
DPM — Diploma in Psychological Medicine
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
IGD — Immunoglobulin D
SR — Superior Rectus (eye muscle)
P — Post
HT — Hypertension
AD LIB — As desired
OJ — Orange Juice
SHX — surgical history
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
A.C. — before a meal
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
UPJ — Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
HCRP — Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy

VPAP — Variable Positive Airway Pressure
TRANSLTR — Translator Supercomputer
LT — Left
CATH — Catheter
AAF — African American Female
2° — secondary
XE — Xenon
MOM — multiples of the median
INF(-α/-β/-γ) — interferons -α/-β/-γ
SURG — Surgeon
CKMB — creatinine kinase myocardial band
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health
MOD — moderate dysplasia
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
T&H — type and hold
SERT — Serotonin Transporter Protein
MIRECC — Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
EPEC — Enteropathogenic Escherichia Coli
SUPR — Supervisor
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
EXT — Extension Shelf
LM — left main coronary artery
OSTEO — Osteomyelitis
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
POP — Plaster of Paris
STS — Shipboard Technical Support
VAS — visual analog scales
GM — Gram
JVD — Jugular Venous Distension
FEIN — Federal Employer Identification Number
FNAC — fine-needle aspiration cytology
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
OB — Occult Blood
HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
NCP — Nursing Care Plan
TRLR — Trailer
DXR — Digital X-Ray Radiogrammetry
HVLT — high-velocity lead therapy
AHF — Antihemophilic Factor
PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A
ICD — Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
MSBOS — Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule
PPM — Policy & Procedure Manual
IPMN — Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm

L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
ASO — antistreptolysin o
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
PX — Pneumothorax
PR — Prothrombin Ratio
POD — Postoperative Day
LA — local anaesthetic
AK — Above Knee
SQL-DSE — Structured Query Language for Departmental Support Environment
AIO — Ambulance Incident Officer
MELD — model for end-stage liver disease
ULN — upper limit of normal
ABC — Abacavir
STI — sexually transmitted infection
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
PR — by rectum
ID — Intradermal
CES — Cauda Equina Syndrome
T3 — Triiodothyronine
SOL — Solutions in Organisations Linkup
TMF — Trial Master File
ZN — Zinc
WK — Weak
EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
PHQ — Patient Health Questionnaire
CTAP — CT during arterial portography
ASIA — American Spinal Injury Association
MAR — Marine
HOOF — Home Oxygen Order Forms
MUPS — Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Symptoms)
VSA — vital signs absent
LVPO — Low Value Purchase Order
CSF — colony stimulating factor
PATHO — Pathology
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
NEO — New Employee Orientation
NWB — non-weight bearing
P.C. — after meals
AGRC — Academic Geriatric Resource Center
FPB — Flexor Pollicis Brevis
ESV — End-Systolic Volume
OHC — Occupational Health Center
ASOT — antistreptolysin-O titre
A.A. — of each
OPPT — Oriented to Person, Place, and Time

EXC — Excision
PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
PIE — Period of Initial Eligibility
PDE — Phosphodiesterase
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin
AIR — Anterior Interval Release
AVNT — Atrioventricular Nodal Tachycardia
EDV — End-Diastolic Volume
FDIU — Fetal Demise in Utero
SLUD — Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation
BCG — Bacille Calmette-Guerine
NSA — no significant abnormality
GLN — Glutamine
COLL — COLLege
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein
PECS — picture exchange communication system
MIO — Medical Incident Officer
LOF — Leakage of Fluid
RADS — Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
CERT — Center for Environmental Research and Training
FB — Foreign Body
BSC — bedside commode
MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
PLIF — Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
SAED — SemiAutomatic External Defibrillator
CX — Cervix
V&A — vagotomy and antrectomy
CADASIL — Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
BS — breath sound
ABE — Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
BM — Bowel Movement
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
PACG — Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
O.U. — both eyes
GPI — globus pallidus interna
CAT — Computed Axial Tomography
BL TIME — bleeding time
A&P — assessment and plans
OB — obstetrics
ITP — idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
BDI — Beck Depression Inventory
HCG — human chorionic gonadotrophin
CAP — Capsule
FC — foley catheter
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase

GGS — Gastrografin swallow
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
RMR — right medial rectus
GPCL — gas permeable contact lens
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
PPD — Packs Per Day
NT — Not Tested
VZV — Varicella-Zoster Virus
DCR — Dacryocystorhinostomy
DVA — Distance Visual Acuity
GERI — Geriatrics
ELECT — Electric
ERT — Enzyme Replacement Therapy
XRT — external radiation therapy
ECON — Economics
HRCT — High-resolution computed tomography
PRO — Professional
GEST — gestation
/S — without
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
ZE — Zollinger-Ellison
MS — Morphine Sulphate
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
SER — Serine
HBF — fetal hemoglobin
AUR — Acute Urinary Retention
NASH — Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
PNV — prenatal vitamin
NATHNAC — National Travel Health Network and Centre
CONC — concentrate
PTU — Propylthiouracil
CLARE — Contact lens acute red eye
CCR — California Code of Regulations
AUH — auditory hallucinations
CV — Cardiovascular
A&P — anterior posterior
DIPERTE — diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus
ACCU — Acute Coronary Care Unit
WBI — Whole Bowel Irrigation
HUM — Human
ZOOL — Zoology
IDL — intermediate-density lipoprotein
POS — Positively Outrageous Service
CSII — Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
VUR — Vesicoureteral Reflux
P&L — Psychology & Linguistics Building
LES — Lupus Erythematosus Systemicus
FF — filtration fraction
PCOS — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
SCL — Soft Contact Lens

PTD — Permanent Total Disability
FFA — Fellow Faculty of Anaesthetists
PCT — progesterone challenge test
MET — Methionine
IN VIVO — within the living
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan
OSM — osmolarity
DCSSC — diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
EAF — enteric adherence factor
CYTOTECH — Cytotechnology
EOC — Emergency Operating Center
ANC — absolute neutrophils count
HIS — Histidine
TEM — Transmission Electron Microscope
HCTZ — Hydrochlorothiazide
ORSA — Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Operations Research Society Of America
ANGIO — angiogram
FCR — Flexor Carpi Radialis
GA — Gestational Age
BNF — British National Formulary
PSYCH — psychiatry
AUTH — Authorization and Account Codes
H&H — Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
HND — hemolytic disease of the newborn
NTT — nasotracheal tube
PBF — Peripheral Blood Film
EPSES — extra-pyramidal side-effects
V — Vent
IPPB — intermittent positive pressure breathing
CT SCAN — computer-assisted tomography
EM — Erythema multiforme
MEDS — Medication
FAMM — Familial Atypical Mole and Melanoma
WWI — Walking While Intoxicated (and Fell Over)
APR — Abdominal Peritoneal Resection
VRSA — Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
SI — Sector Iridectomy
NNBT — Nelson Baker tube
ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
F — Female
TP — Tuberculin Precipitation
TTO — Technology Transfer Office
HSP — Health Services Program
SCFE — Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
PERLA — pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodations
PACU — Post Anesthesia Care Unit
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
HETE — Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic Acid
HGV — Hepatitis G Virus

IVUS — Intravascular Ultrasound
SP.GR. — Specific Gravity
CR — centric relation
EPACT — electronic Prescribing Analysis and Cost Tool
NSTEMI — non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
JVP — Jugular Venous Pulse
AQ — Autism Quotient
GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
DARWIN — Data Repository and Windows to Information
LCPD — Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease
PROMO — Promotional material
SNV — Sin Nombre Virus
DW — dextrose in water
IUD — intrauterine death
LS — Lumbosacral
LUL — Left Upper Lobe
W/C — Wheelchair
VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
TRALI — transfusion-related acute lung injury
FACIL — Facility
EB — epidermolysis bullosa
PICU — paediatric intensive care unit
T — Threonine (amino acid)
HHO2 — high humidity oxygen
ECE — Electrical & Computer Engineering
CALIT2 — California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
CLN NUTRIT — Clinical Nutrition
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase Constitutive
LBO — Large Bowel Obstruction
COP — cryptogenic organizing pneumonitis
AGES CRITERIA — age, grade, extent, size
AHR — airway hyper-reactivity
AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
MRCS — Member Royal College of Surgeons
ARBI — Alcohol Related Brain Injury
REC — Recreation (ground)
TGA — transposition of the great arteries
NST — Non-Stress Test
PPT — Precipitate
VWF — Von Willebrand Factor
TMT — Treadmill Test
FMRP — fragile X mental retardation protein
ENG — ENGLISH LOCKHEED
CFA — Colonization Factor Antigen
SBRT — Stereostatic Body Radiation Therapy
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
BRM — immunomodulators/biologic response modifiers
ABD — abduction
NOIDS — Notifications of Infectious Diseases
PSI — Pneumonia Severity Index

LIJ — Left Internal Jugular
PARA — paraplegic
PML — Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
CMV — controlled mechanical ventilation
ST — Speech Therapy
APR — Abdominoperineal Resection
AUX — Auxilliary
HBA1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
MCIS — Medical Center Information Systems
FFHOM — Fellow of the Faculty of Homeopathy
HPU — Health Protection Unit
MM — myeloid metaplasia
IFOPAL — Index, Fund Organization, Program, Account, Location
CDFG — California Department of Fish and Game's
DISCH — Discharge
DSA — digital subtraction angiography
CCE — clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
MTP — Metatarsophalangeal
AUR. LAEV — to left ear
ECLS — Extracorporeal Life Support
CFR — Case Fatality Rate
MSGR — Messenger
NVDC — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
O — objective
CM — Centimetre
INS — Insurance
LTAC — Long-Term Acute Care
TBSE — Total Body Skin Examination
BAO — Basic Acid Output
AIIRB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
TX — Transplantation
BD — bis di twice daily
TD/IPV — tetanus, diphtheria and polio
DMT — Dimethyltryptamine
EXP — expired
ON — Optic Nerve
EPITH — epithelial
LIC — License
SOOB — sitting out of bed
BILAT EQ — bilaterally equal
CS — Cesarean Section
BRAO — Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
DIC — disseminated intravascular clotting syndrome
BRATY — another version of the BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast, yogurt