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DEX — (DXT) Blood Sugar
A&OX4 — alert and oriented, times 4
FTNVD — full term normal vaginal delivery
A&OX3 — alert and oriented, times 3
CEIOL — Cataract extraction with intraocular lens placement
H/H OR H&H — hemoglobin and hematocrit
ELLSCS — elective lower segment caesarean section
CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
AAS — Atomic Absorbance Spectrophotometry
B/L — Bilateral
SX — Surgery
CF — Cystic Fibrosis
MCGTT — microdrop
ESM — Ejection Systolic Murmur
HEENT — head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
CRIT — hematoCRIT
BMBX — Bone marrow biopsy
SMA-6 — six-channel serum multiple analysis
EMLSCS — emergency lower segment Caesarean section
OPS — Operations
A FIB — atrial fibrillation
HLD — Hyperlipidemia
PRN — ''pro re nata'' (Latin, "for the emergency", "as needed")
PNA — pneumonia
AAT — Activity As Tolerated
IX — Investigation
CTA — Clear To Auscultation (medical; lungs)
Q12H — Every 12 Hours
COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
C/W — Consistent With
KIV — Keep In View
N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
AAOX3 — awake, alert, and oriented, times 3
REEDA — Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit
X-MATCH — crossmatch
NSVD — Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
TIB-FIB — tibia and fibula
PTBD — Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
U&E — urea and electrolytes (blood test)
DM — Diabetes mellitus
AMB — Ambulate
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Scale
V-FIB — Ventricular Fibrillation
D BIL — direct bilirubin
AF — Atrial Fibrillation
V-TACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
PPX — Prophylaxis
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

C-SSRS — Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
T.S.T.H. — too sick to send home
DCH — Doctor of Surgery
ECG — Electrocardiogram
ASC-H — atypical squamous cells – cannot exclude HSIL
Q.M.T. — every month
SITREP — Situation Report
FMLA — Family Medical Leave Act
PERRLA — pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
R/G/M — rubs/gallops/murmurs
Q6H — Every 6 Hours
IVSS — intravenous soluset
HA — Hypertonia arterialis
H/A — Headache
G-B SYN — Guillain-Barre syndrome
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
ESRD — End Stage Renal Disease (US Federal Program)
R/O — Rule Out
CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
SAPS II — simplified acute physiology score
EOD — Every Other Day
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
A1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
CT — Computed Tomography
Ψ — psychiatry
TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
DOB — Date Of Birth
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
Q.AM — every day before noon
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
KVO — Keep Vein Open
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
ADHD — Attention Deficiti Hyperactivity Disorder
PCIOL — Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
Mφ — macrophage
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
BA E — barium enema
TX — Treatment (medical)
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
IQ — Intelligence Quotient
CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
THR — Total Hip Replacement
AA — Ascorbic Acid
MEQ — Milliequivalent

IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
A FLUT — atrial flutter
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living
VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
OHTN — ocular hypertension
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
H→S — heel-to-shin test
C-SECTION — cesarean section
NISS — New Injury Severity Score
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
PRA — Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
PREME — premature infant
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
NT-PROBNP — N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
INSTR — Instruct
H202 — hydrogen peroxide
NAD — No Acute Distress
SSN — Social Security Number
PPM — parts per million
H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole
AMI — acute myocardial infarction
V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
Q.WK. — weekly
DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
W/O — Without
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
EMBX — endometrial biopsy
≠ — not equal
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual
KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
Q.O.H. — every other hour
K CAL — kilocalorie
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy

D55% — dextrose
BPM — Beats Per Minute
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
D LOCKER — Diving Locker
HA5 — 5% homatropine
LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
LOL — Little Old Lady
SD — Standard Deviation
IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
LCX — Left Circumflex Artery
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy
A.H. — every other hour
ABX — antibiotics
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
ASPECTS — Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
BRBPR — Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
CHG — Change
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
WDL — Within Defined Limits
CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation
CAOX4 — Conscious
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
ROM — Range Of Motion
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
HCO3 — Bicarbonate
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test
ETIOL — etiology
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
ROD — resident on duty
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment

NKA — No Known Allergies
T-AX — temperature, axillary
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
WHO — World Health Organization
CGI — Clinical Global Impression
S/P — Status Post
H/OPI — history of the present illness
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar
RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
FX — Fracture
RFP — Request For Proposal
QC — Quality Control
POA — Power Of Attorney
FWD — Forward
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
PMH — Past Medical History
WRD — word
I131 — iodine-131
RFQ — Request For Quotation
AD — Right Ear
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
Q.N. — every night
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center
AKA — Also Know As
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
FHS — Fetal heart sound
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
— — negative
F→N — finger-to-nose test
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
CBC — Complete Blood Count
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
IV — Intravenous
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning

CV — Curriculum Vitae
I125 — the 125 molecular
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
ISQ — In Status Quo
HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
IOP — intra-orifice pressure
ADMTG — Admitting
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
A/W — alive and well
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
CST — Contraction Stress Test
SMA-7 — serum metabolic assay
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
MAE — Moves All Extremities
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score
I123 — the 123 molecular
HOTN — Hypotension
AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
AP — Accounts Payable
UDS — Urine Drug Screen
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
PHX — Past History
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
H&P — history and physical examination
UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction
CV — Cardiovascular
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
FISH — Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
BO — bowel open
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
EVD — External Ventricular Drain
DOA — dead on arrival
JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
AS — Aortic Stenosis

APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
YR — Years old
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
GI — Gastrointestinal
PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand
GASTROE — Gastroenterology
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
GPL — George Palade Laboratories
NCP — Nursing Care Plan
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
CC — Chief Complaint
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ADL — activity of daily living
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
IVII — IV insulin infusion
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
OD — Overdraft
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
BD — twice a day
AMP — Ampere
AM — Ante Meridian
QS — every shift
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
CNS — Central Nervous System

HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
ME — Medical Examiner
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
PA — Physician Assistant
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
CRBS/MEDICAL — Center for Research in Biological Structure/Medical
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
AEB — As Evidenced By
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
RESP — Respiratory
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care
DX — Diagnosis
TBC — Tuberculosis
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
NSS — Normal Saline Solution
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
NGTD — Negative to Date
DOD — United States Department of Defense
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
GR — Grain
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
CO — Carbon Monoxide
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
CR — Creatinine
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
INT — Internal
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
ER — Emergency Room
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
BX — Biopsy
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
CCU — Coronary Care Unit
NL — Normal
MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
AFB — Aflatoxin B

ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
SYS — System
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50
ASX — Asymptomatic
RBC — Red Blood Cell
NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
COA — Chart Of Accounts
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
ATB — antibiotic
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
MG — Magnesium
PPTL — Postoperative Postpartum Tubal Ligation
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
TPA — Third Party Administrator
DCF — Data Clarification Form
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
TB — Tuberculosis
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
HGB — Hemoglobin
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
NM — Nanometer
GU — Genitourinary
SDS — Safety Data Sheet
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
ACQ — Acquisition
MED — Medical
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain

BNO — Bowel Not Open
BLDG — Building
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
DEPT — Department
ECHO — Echocardiogram
WCC — White Cell Count
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
BP — Blood Pressure
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
CRO — Contract Research Organization
PT. — patient
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia
AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
QS — Quantity Sufficient
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
AU — Auris unitas
DL — Deciliter
ETOH — Ethanol
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished
HBD — Has Been Drinking
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
ISS — Injury Severity Score
ABCD — asymmetry, borders, color, diameter
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
FDA — Food Drug Administration
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
L&D — Labor and Delivery
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
BMI — Body Mass Index
NP — Nurse Practitioner
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
AED — Automated external defibrillator
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
AMA — American Medical Association
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis

IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
IM — Intramuscular
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
MD — Doctor of Medicine
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
D — Day
LFT — Liver Function Test
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)
PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
INFO — Information
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance
AER — auditory-evoked response
GSW — GunShot Wound
SOS — if needed
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
OT — Occupational Therapy
KG — Kilogram
RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
APPY — Appendectomy
OPD — Outpatient Department
MSO4 — morphine sulfate
HPF — High-Power Field
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
ARG — Arginine
NACL — Sodium Chloride
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
IT — Intrathecal
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
LAB — Laboratory
BILAT — Bilateral
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
DME — Durable Medical Equipment
OSH — Outside Hospital
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss
BS — Blood Sugar
AMA — Against Medical Advice

ICCE — Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
PT — Physical Therapy
INST — Institute
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
ADM — Admission
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
DSG — Dressing
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
AU — Both Ears
CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
HPI — History of Present Illness
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
SVC — Service
RM — Room
COM MED — Community Medicine
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
CHE — Cholinesterase
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
MAR — Medication Administration Record
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
Y — Tyrosine
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume
BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide
CA — Calcium
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
HOB — Head of Bed
SPEC — Special
AUX — Auxiliary
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
ED — Emergency Department
SUSP — Suspension
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
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
XRT — Radiotherapy
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
HSKPG — Housekeeping
MOL — Mole
UNG — OINtment
CHOL — Cholesterol
DZ — Disease
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
RLE — Right Lower Extremity
PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction

EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
I&O — Intake & Output
DIV — Division
HSA — Health Savings Account
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
REG — Regular
MN — Midnight
H — Hour
SQL — Structured Query Language
QUAL — Quality
LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
EMG — Electromyogram
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
SS — Social Services
INH — Isoniazid
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
OZ — Ounce
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure
CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
EXEC — Executive
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
APPT — Appointment
PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
DEL — Delivery
MPO — Myeloperoxidase
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
A — Alanine
CRF — Case Report Form
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
CHO — Carbohydrate

ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
HI — Homicidal Ideation
TF — transfer
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
PROF — Professor
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
SCI — Science
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
MISC — Miscellaneous
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
OOB — Out of Bed
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
RFT — Renal Function Test
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
DOL — United States Department of Labor
UR — Utilization Review
ATC — Around The Clock
LOS — Length of Stay
POST — Posterior
AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
MONO-DI — monochorionic-diamniotic twins
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
NFR — Not for Resuscitation
CONT — Continue
HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
ALT — Alanine Transaminase
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
SUPT — Superintendent
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
RR — Respiratory Rate
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
AFL — Atrial Flutter
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
VAG — Vaginal
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

OHD — Organic Heart Disease
NRB — non-rebreather mask
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
QT — Quart
HD — High Density
AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
AF — afebrile
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test
IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
CO — Cardiac Output
MGR — Manager
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
HCT — Hematocrit
TLC — Total Lung Capacity
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
BSA — Body Surface Area
OFC — Office
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
RTS — Revised Trauma Score
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
TV — Television
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
ACS — American Cancer Society
ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
C/O — Complains Of
RTW — Return To Work
CHEM — Chemistry
FTA-ABS — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption Test
MIN — Minimum
MVC — Motor Vehicle Crash
SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
CAPS — Capsule
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
TRP — Tryptophan
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia

PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
CBD — Common Bile Duct
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
GEN — General Motors
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
CAG — Coronary Angiography
L — Liter
HOSP — Hospital
GTT — Drop
NA — Not Applicable
ANTHRO — Anthropology
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
HX — History
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
HHS — Health and Human Services Department
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
BUC — buccal
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
REP — Representative
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
ACH — Acetylcholine
AF — Amniotic Fluid
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
BSL — Biosafety Level
BSL — Blood Sugar Level
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
FHX — Family History
EDC — Electronic Data Capture
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
COI — Conflict Of Interest
H2O — Water (vapor)
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
TL — Tubal Ligation

BNC — bladder neck contracture
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
SGT — Sergeant
PO — By Mouth
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
AMT — Amount
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
BMA — British Medical Association
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
GPA — Grade Point Average
NO — Nitric Oxide
LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
UNK — Unknown
GH — Growth Hormone
D/C — Discontinue
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
GP — General Practitioner
D5W — 5% dextrose/water
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
PCN — Penicillin
VIRO — Virology
DOI — Date of Injury
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
BILI — Bilirubin
PRIN — Principal
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
M — Male
O2 — Oxygen
INR — International Normalization Ratio
LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
NB — Newborn
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
HTN — Hypertension
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
SUPP — Support
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins

AG — Antigen
LAT — Lateral
SUPP — suppository
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
LUE — Left Upper Extremity
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
BPD — Biparietal Diameter
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
POD — Postoperative Day
ADA — American Dental Association
NEG — NEGative
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
QT — cardiac output
TBS — Tablespoon
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
Q.O.D. — every other day
DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
AHA — American Hospital Association
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
FA — Fatty Acid
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
HBA — Hemoglobin A
MAX — Maximum
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
USPS — United States Postal Services
MCG — micrograms
SCR — Serum Creatinine
AGA — appropriate for gestational age
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
RN — Registered Nurse
TWE — Tap Water Enema
M — Million
CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
AR — Accounts Receivable
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
# — Number
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis

TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
QAM — Every morning
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
MJ — Megajoule
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
WT — Weight
ASP — Aspartic Acid
C — Centigrade
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
SOB — Short of breath
NA — Not Available
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
H/O — History of
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
EF — Ejection Fraction
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
WMA — World Medical Association
BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
BUS — Business
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
CHR — Chronic
LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
@ — at
FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
PDC — Professional Development Center
STD — sexually transmitted disease
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
SUPR — Supervisor
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
HS — High School
BIL — Bilateral

IPM — Integrated Pest Management
MATH — Mathematics
BA — Bachelor of Arts
MVI — Multivitamin
FU — Follow-Up
SL — Sublingual
IRB — Institutional Review Board
CME — Continuing Medical Education
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
SAST — Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
AAD — Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
BWX — bite-wing x-ray
AMP — Ampule
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
NG — Nanogram
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
MR — Mental Retardation
HEMA — hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
ACT-D — actinomycin-D
MIN — Minute
ULN — upper limit of normal
P — Pressure
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
BCX — Blood Culture
MAINT — Maintenance
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
PROC — Process
OINT — ointment
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
2.0 MG — 2 mg
CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
OR — Operating Room
TLS — Transport Layer Security
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
BMD — Bone Mineral Density
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
FBC — Full Blood Count
DSP — Digital Signal Processor
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test

/S — without
DCH — Diploma in Child Health
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
STM — Short Term Memory
INF — Inferior
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
EVAL — evaluation
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
QTC — QT interval corrected for heart rate
PLCMT — Placement
PHI — Protected Health Information
AVG — Average Voltage Gain
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
PET — positron emission tomography
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
BL TIME — bleeding time
LSB — Left Sternal Border
PIV — peripheral intravenous
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
PIN — Personal Identification Number
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
PROG — Program
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
GYN — Gynecology
CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
PROMO — Promotional material
Q2H — every two hours
CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
RT — Reverse Transcription
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
DA — Dopamine
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
R — Right
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
PE — Pleural Effusion
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
CR — Chromium
CK — Creatine Kinase
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis

UE — Upper Extremity
I&D — Incision and Drainage
TWA — Time Weighted Averages
HLTH — Health
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
OPR — Operator
PR — Per Rectum
KCL — Potassium Chloride
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
VOL — Volume
PIO — Public Information Office
TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
ORG — Organization
MKTG — Marketing
FEIN — Federal Employer Identification Number
VSA — vital signs absent
FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
PMH — perimesencephalic subarachnoid hemorrhage
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
BID — Twice A Day
MCH — Master of Surgery
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
TSP — Teaspoon
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
LBP — Low Back Pain
BLD — Blood
RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation
WB — Whole Blood
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
SOC — Social
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
OS — Oculus Sinister
GXT — graded exercise test
HR — Heart Rate
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
PC — After Meals
RT — Radiation Therapy
HB — Hemoglobin
COLL — Collect
L — Left
NYHA — New York Heart Association
T&C — Type and Cross
CDW — Collision Damage Waiver
F/U — Follow-Up

PX — Prognosis
FJ — Financial Journal
RTC — Return To Clinic
D/L — dislocation
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
P.R. — per rectum
FBE — Full Blood Examination
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
RUE — Right Upper Extremity
CC — Cubic Centimeter
BPP — Biophysical Profile
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
RIS — Radiology Information System
MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement
FIN — Finance
CE — Continuing Education
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
DD — Differential Diagnosis
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
PTL — preterm labor
CHB — Complete Heart Block
RES — Research
ETT — Endotracheal tube
A — Artery
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
O/E — On Examination
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
OTD — out the door (discharged
RX — Treatment
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
LN — Lymph Node
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
LE — Lower Extremity
CI — Cardiac Index
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)

NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
PED — Pediatric
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
DB HL — decibels hearing loss
PLN — Plan
PROD — Produce
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
HDU — High Dependency Unit
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
CIRC — Circulation
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
VOD — vision right eye
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
CAD — Computer-Aided Design
CA — Carcinoma
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
M.D. — Doctorate Of Medicine
DC — Discharge
LB — Pound
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
PUR — Purchasing
C — Celsius
PTX — PneumoThorax
ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
MI — Myocardial Infarction
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
WLE — Wide Local Excision
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
DDNS — Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
MECH — Mechanic
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
LDW — Last Day Worked
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
QOD — Every Other Day
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership

SAB — Spontaneous Abortion
HSG — Housing
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
HR — Hour
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
PNB — Pulseless Not Breathing
BDL — below detectable level/limit
DEV — Development
SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
PROJ — Project
ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
XT — Exotropia
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
ADV — Advisory
KUB — Kidney
TTO — To Take Out
CX — microbiological culture
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
SQ — Subcutaneous
MT — Mountain
CL — Clearance
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
STG — Short Term Goal
OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
US — Ultrasound
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
FTT — Failure To Thrive
VET — Veteran
AHA — American Heart Association
AX — Axis
INV — Inventory
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
ACR — albumin:creatinine ratio
RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce
JR — Junior
RA — Room Air
QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery

MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
ETOH — Alcohol
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
AE — Adverse Event
E — Ecstasy
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
DIL — Dilute
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
KOR — keep open rate
CYN — Canyon
CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
X/7 — x number of days
BA — Barium
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
ABW — Actual Body Weight
A.P. — before a meal
SH — Social History
ASN — Asparagine
PT — Prothrombin Time
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score
GTTS — guttae (drops
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
MDVL — Mandeville
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
VPA — Valproic Acid
DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
HM — hispanic male
NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
PYRL — Payroll
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center
TEL — Telephone
Q.I.D — Four times a day
PREP — Preparation
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination
SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
TBSP — Tablespoon
IU — International Unit
S/S — Signs and Symptoms
WF — White Female

ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
OP — Office of the President
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
ANT — Anterior
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
UBC — Uniform Building Code
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width
CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
PSH — Past medical history
HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
YO — years old
TM — Tympanic Membrane
BS MB — Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine
TECHNO — Technology
POS — Positive
ECV — External Cephalic Version
W — White
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
FRCS — Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
PRO — Protein
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
P — Pulse
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
ENGR — Engineer
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
ADA — American Diabetes Association
LLL — left lower lobectomy
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
RD — Registered Dietician
AGC — atypical glandular cells
LAO — Left Anterior Oblique
SFA — Superficial Femoral Artery
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis

LY — lymphocytes
UBW — Usual Body Weight
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
GRAD — Graduate
RXN — Reaction
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema
VO — Verbal Order
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
BI — Brain Injury
SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
IG — Immune Globulin
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
USS — ultrasound scan
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
OCC — occasional
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
EPO — Erythropoietin
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
BG — Blood Glucose
CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
IBW — Ideal Body Weight
GLU — Glutamic Acid
FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
NOF — Neck Of Femur
LI — Lithium
FH — Family History
TIW — three times a week
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
G — Gram (g)
HT — Heights
SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
BSX — B-symptoms
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse

WTR — Water
NPO — Nil Per Os
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure
BE — Barium Enema
FBG — fasting blood glucose
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
DRSG — Dressing
AOM — Acute Otitis Media
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate
ICS — Intercostal Space
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation
MOL — Molecule
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
BR — Bathroom
N — Asparagine
LAD — Left Anterior Descending
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
PH.D. — Doctorate Of Philosophy
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
PG — Picogram
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine
DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
B.I.D — twice a day
OD — Oculus Dexter
RH — Rhesus factor
CPD — Continuous Professional Development
CF — Complement Fixation
N — Nitrogen
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
QD — quaque die (every day)
ER — Estrogen Receptor
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association
PRBC — packed red blood cells
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
MIN — Minority
BASO — Basophil
W/C — Wheelchair
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
DNI — Do Not Intubate
ERG — Electroretinogram

S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
EOA — Esophageal Obturator Airway
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
YR — Year
AD — auris dextra
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
FBS — fasting blood sugar
SOM — School of Medicine
HS — hours of sleep(bedtime)
AC — Anterior Chamber
CX — Cervix
RPT — Repeat
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
SECY — secretary
PPV — Positive Pressure Ventilation
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
UTIL — Utilities
LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
NGT — NasoGastric Tube
PSYCHT — Psychologist
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
AUD — Audit
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
LP — Lumbar Puncture
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
GERI — Geriatrics
PAT — patient
FF — Fat Free
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
DIU — Death in Utero
ABD — Abdomen
PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
CA — Cancer
HCV — hepatitis C virus
NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
ACEI — angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified
PSYCH — psychiatry
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
IOL — Intraocular Lens

NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
OTTR — Organ Transplant Tracking Record
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
LFTS — Liver Function Test
SLI — Supplemental Liability Insurance
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
PG — Postgraduate
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
ET — Endotracheal
A.M. — before noon
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
CXR — Chest X-Ray
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
L — Leucine
FT — foot (unit of length)
DC — discontinue
LOA — Left Occipitoanterior
HOPI — History of Present Illness
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
IE — Infective Endocarditis
PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
PE — Physical Education
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
TKO — To Keep Open
HS — hours of sleep
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution
SCH — School
RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies
CIRC — Circumcision
H — Hydrogen
PBF — Peripheral Blood Film
ID — Infectious Disease
LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program
FL — Floor
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
TRLR — Trailer
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
ABN — Abnormal
BR — Bedrest

QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
TRF — Transfer
ALS — Advanced Life Support
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
BM — Bowel Movement
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
NG — Nasogastric
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
CD — Chemical Dependency
GOK — God Only Knows
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
E — Epinephrine
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
TLV — Type-Length-Value
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
SEGA — Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
FLEX — flexion
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
XR — X-Ray
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
ABVD — Doxorubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
BPPV — benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
GC — gonorrhea
CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen
Q.A.D. — every other day
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan
CP — Chest Pain
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
LLC — Long Leg Cast
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
LOM — Limitation of Motion
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery

NWB — non-weight bearing
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
PUL — Pulmonary
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
OD — Once Daily
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
ALI — Acute Lung Injury
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
KI — Potassium Iodide
OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
A — Adenosine
LLQ — left lower quadrant
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
OP — Outpatient
PE — pulmonary embolus
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level
IHC — Immunohistochemistry
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
M — Methionine
REP — Repeat
NM — Nuclear Medicine
EMS — Emergency medical service
EPI — Epinephrine
MSO — Management Services Officer
SOOB — sitting out of bed
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
MR — Mitral Regurgitation
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
A&W — Alive and Well
P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
REV — Review
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
BE — Base Excess
CC — cum cibo (with food)
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
AK — Actinic Keratosis
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase

CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
HBP — High Blood Pressure
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
EMP — Employee
HCRP — Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
PE — Physical Examination
PRKG — Parking
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
CL — Contact Lens
OS — Overall Survival
PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
PHE — Phenylalanine
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
Q8H — Every 8 hours
OV — Office Visit
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
TT — Thrombin Time
INTL — International
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
W — Tryptophan
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
RCVG — Receiving
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
DOL — Day of Life
DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
BS — Bowel Sounds
WBC — White blood cells
NTG — Nitroglycerin
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
T — tablespoon
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein
MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
GTT — Guttae
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
KCAL — kilocalories

CM — Chirurgiae Magister
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
IPPB — intermittent positive pressure breathing
ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease
PT — Patient
THR — Threonine
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
CK — Check
ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure
MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
HSC — Health and Social Care
MB CHB — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
TVC — True Vocal Cord
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
PLCY — Policy
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
LIC — License
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
DRPLA — Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
TRNG — Training
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
TAB — Tablet
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.
NB — note well (please pay attention)
AD LIB — As desired
NSE — neuron-specific enolase

PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
DAW — Dispense As Written
VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination
PLT — Platelet
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
IB — Investigator's Brochure
U — University
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
CS — Cesium
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
NES — Not Elsewhere Specified
AS — Arsenic
PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
EOM — Extraocular muscle
R — Roentgen
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
RV — Right Ventricle
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
POSTDOC — Postdoctoral
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
ENT — Ear nose and throat
GBC — gallbladder carcinoma
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
STI — sexually transmitted infection
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
MSE — Mental Status Examination
WS — Williams Syndrome
PD — Per Diem
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery
LYS — Lysine
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
K — Potassium
CAT — Cataract
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
CCU — Critical Care Unit
IDC — Indirect Costs
HA — Headache
ID — IDentifier
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat
R — Arginine

AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
EXT — Extract
LOX — Liquid Oxygen
AJ — Ankle Jerk
IVU — Intravenous Urogram
TEMP — Temperature
TUR — Transurethral Resection
Q — Glutamine
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
S — Serine
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
START — Screening Tool to Alert doctors to Right Treatment
OP — Osteoporosis
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
NE — Norepinephrine
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
DIR — Directory
PSI — Pneumonia Severity Index
FL — Fluid
NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
FDTN — Foundation
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
DES — diethyl sulphate
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
CAL — Calorie
MOD — Modified
FL — Femur Length
RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
BMS — Bare Metal Stent
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
MS — Mitral Stenosis
SZ — Seizure
RX — prescriptions
DIB — Dead in Bed
WK — Week
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
VS — vital signs
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
IVP — Intravenous Push
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
AC — Area Code

IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
CCK — Cholecystokinin
SHOB — shortness of breath
PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
LG — Large
BRB — Bright Red Blood
CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
B — Black
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
LLE — left lower extremity
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
THER — Therapy
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
MTX — Methotrexate
ISH — Isolated Systolic Hypertension
HEME — Hemorrhage
OD — OverDose
REQ — Request
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
BIB — Brought In By
SOL — Solution
CT — Calcitonin
DCG — dacryocystogram
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
OJ — Orange Juice
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
D/C — Discharge
RSB — Right Sternal Border
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
CFR — Case Fatality Rate
PPD — Postpartum Depression
BCP — Birth Control Pill

AA — Alcoholics Anonymous
ICG — Indocyanine Green
CAO — conscious alert and oriented
TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
NAS — No Added Salt
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
LIB — Libra
BW — Birth Weight
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
PACU — Post Anesthesia Care Unit
CUSTDN — Custodian
UUS — upper uterine segment
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
A&O — Aware and Oriented
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
UG — Undergraduate
TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
LGA — large for gestational age
EDTA — ethylene-diamine-tetraacetic acid
RA — Right Atrium
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
EVF — erythrocyte volume fraction
LMD — Local Medical Doctor
COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
GLU — glucose
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
DDI — Didanosine
HIM — Health Information Management
EQ — Equipment
D — Distance
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
T — Temperature
A-V — ArterioVenous
PR — Progesterone Receptor
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
CVA — Costovertebral Angle
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
CRYO-AHF — cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor
PE — Pulmonary Edema
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project

INJ — injection
GU — Gastric Ulcer
BKA — below-the-knee amputation
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
LD — Lead
ANTI-RNP — antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid
LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
HVPO — High Value Purchase Orders
TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography
LAC — Long Arm Cast
P.C. — after meals
OHC — Occupational Health Center
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health
SDV — Source Document Verification
SB — Small Bowel
AB — Antibody
DDAVP — Desmopressin Acetate
AE — Above Elbow
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
HAZ — Hazard
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A
OM — every morning
GN — Glomerulonephritis
HF — Heart Failure
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher
ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
Y/O — years old
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
H — Histidine
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
NVS — neurovascular status
D25 — 25% dextrose injections
HD — Hemodialysis
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
R/T — Related To
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation
# — Fracture

GMP — guanosine monophosphate
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
DR — dram
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
MR — Modified Release
AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution
PI — Protease Inhibitor
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
CMV IGG — cytomegalovirus IGG
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram
BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
T.D.S. — three times a day
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
BKSTR — Bookstore
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
A/O — Alert and Oriented
BD — bis di twice daily
TPR — Temperature Pulse Respirations
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
TG — Triglyceride
CR — Complete Remission
EXT — Extremities
SA — Salvation Army
AFA — Advanced First Aid
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
TBT — Tracheal bronchial toilet
BMJ — British Medical Journal
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
CABA — Complaints Of
IC — Intracardiac
VOC — Vocational

SERV — Service
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
AM — After Morning
BM — Bachelor of Medicine
SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen
ST — Speech Therapy
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
PECS — picture exchange communication system
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
ANGIO — angiogram
OPG — Ocular Plethysmography
HB — Heart Block
IDL — intermediate-density lipoprotein
S4 — fourth heart sound
BSI — Bodily Substance Isolation
UOP — Urinary Output
PATHO — Pathology
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
SQL-DSE — Structured Query Language for Departmental Support Environment
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
PRL — Prolactin
MSBOS — Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
ADJ — Adjunct
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
HPF — high power field
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
DIA — Digital Image Analysis
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
CATH — Catheter
MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
EXT — Extension Shelf
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape

PBX — probiotics
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
RPT — Report
LEU — Leucine
LPP — Lichen Planopilaris
A.A. — of each
LA — Left Atrium
CTG — Cardiotocograph
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
HEP — hepatitis
RD — Retinal Detachment
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology
PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
ACB — aortocoronary bypass
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
IDL — Intermediate Density Lipoprotein
HGV — Hepatitis G Virus
3TC — Lamivudine
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
FLAIR — fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
HBV — hepatitis B virus
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners
MLC — Midline Catheter
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
AUDIO — Audiology
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
A.C. — before a meal
AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
F — Female
NNT — Number needed to Treat
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
WY — Way
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter
CV — Color Vision
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
AP — alkaline phosphatase
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
LAS — Latin American Studies
BNF — British National Formulary

GGT — L-gamma-glutamyl transferase
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
LYTES — Electrolytes
IIEF — International Index of Erectile Function
L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
AI — Association Index
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
EXAM — Examination
ISMN — Isosorbide Mononitrate
PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome
INSTL — Install
GB — Gallbladder
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
SR — Slow Release
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
LS — Lumbosacral
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
HT — Hypertension
IF — Immunofluorescence
PPI — Proton Pump Inhibitor
EXC — Excision
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
RIF — Rifampin
ETMF — Electronic Trial Master File
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
TTR — Transthyretin
FLA-ABS — fluorescent antibody absorption test
HTVD — hypertensive vascular disease
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
POCT — point-of-care test
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
EMU — Early Morning Urine
NO. — Number
NA — No Answer
H.S. — at bedtime
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure
OD — eye doctor
OE — Otitis Externa
PTA — Prior To Arrival
ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
UPJ — Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
PK — Pharmacokinetics

DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
MOM — multiples of the median
TME — Total Mesorectal Excision
HL — Hearing Level
INC — Incomplete
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
POP — Plaster of Paris
GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
Q.V. — which see
IN VIVO — within the living
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
SN — Skilled Nursing
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node
EMER — Emergency
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
NSA — no significant abnormality
DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence
NT — Nuchal Translucency
CKMB — creatinine kinase myocardial band
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
PI — Present Illness
QM — Quality Management
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
NNICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
IR — Insulin Resistance
PTU — Propylthiouracil
NGB — neurogenic bladder
ECI — febris e causa ignota
IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
HP — hot packs
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
SG — Specific Gravity
NOCT — night
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
BL TY — blood type
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
A — Assessment
BLS — Basic life support
PARA — paralysis
TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System

P.M. — Afternoon
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
VA — Visual Acuity
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram
NVDC — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
DS — Down syndrome
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
PX — Physical Examination
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
OPPT — Oriented to Person, Place, and Time
HPI — history of the present illness
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentrate
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction
UR — Urine
R — Respirations
SC — Subcutaneous
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
BSC — bedside commode
QHS — quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
LOT — Lotion
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air
ER — External Relations
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
EFWC — electrolyte-free water clearance
VLY — Valley
SA — Sinoatrial
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
NVA — near visual acuity
INH — Inhalation
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
X/12 — x number of months
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
SHX — surgical history
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
MELD — model for end-stage liver disease
WR — Writer
FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
AED — Antiepileptic Drug

QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
RR — Recovery Room
ICAS — Independent Complaints Advocacy Services
RADS — Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale
WNL — Will Not Listen
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
CTAP — CT during arterial portography
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
DILI — drug-induced liver injury
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal
LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
F — Frequency
V — Valine
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
NK — Natural Killer
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
APR — Abdominoperineal Resection
DSA — digital subtraction angiography
I — Isoleucine
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
COMP — Compound
MIN A — minimum assist
PM — Post Meridiem
CREAT — Creatinine
SPR — Specialist registrar (UK)
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
VD — Venereal Disease
WN — Well Nourished
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
SER — Serine
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
MEDS — Medication
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
IMB — intermenstrual bleed
PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
FM — Fetal Movement
ACR — American College of Radiology
NM — Neuromuscular
NST — Non-Stress Test
DOC — Document

CYS — Cysteine
AD. — right ear
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
CNSLR — Counselor
COM — Community
FUO — fever of unknown origin
T — teaspoon
RTV — Ritonavir
TTP — Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
UA — Urinalysis
L&A — Light And Accommodation
RV — Residual Volume
LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
OP — Operational
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
AK — Above Knee
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
CH — congenital hypothyroidism
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
CT — Count
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
AP — Apical Pulse
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
AC — ante cibum (before food)
M&M — morbidity and mortality
DEN — Doctor's Educational Need
PNV — prenatal vitamin
MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
CCP — Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
MATL — Material
IC — Immune Complex
VAL — Valine
CT — chest tube
PREP — Prepare
EDH — epidural hematoma
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
CDP — Career Development Program
ENG — electronystagmography
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
ILE — Isoleucine
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
CORP — Corporate

USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
TMF — Trial Master File
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
CTA — Computed Tomography Angiography (medical imaging)
HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
BW — Body Weight
ITP — idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
STAT — Statistical
BC — Blood Culture
EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy
ACHE — acetylcholine esterase
NUC — Nuclear
RVF — Right Ventricular Failure
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
GA — Gestational Age
MATS — Military Air Transport Service
TC — Total Cholesterol
LUL — Left Upper Lobe
DXR — Digital X-Ray Radiogrammetry
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
NT — NasoTracheal
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
AHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
K — cornea
PHIL — Philosophy
CT SCAN — computer-assisted tomography
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator
ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
MOD — moderate dysplasia
SAC — Short Arm Cast
MDE — Major Depressive Episode
TA — Teaching Assistant
T&H — type and hold
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
NNBT — Nelson Baker tube
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
CRH — corticotropin-releasing hormone
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
FHT — fetal heart tone
OD — Occupational Disease
AZT — azidothymidine
K — Lysine
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis

GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate
S/A — sugar and acetone
JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase
PTD — Permanent Total Disability
PKU — Phenylketonuria
OSM — osmolarity
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
FFPHM — Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
CCE — clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
ARR — Absolute Risk Reduction
BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
NV — near vision
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
NDC — National Drug Code
FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
P.V. — per vagina
OB — obstetrics
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
FREQ — Frequency
TGV — transposition of the great vessels
EAC — External Auditory Canal
O&P — Ova & Parasites
A/B — acid-base ratio
HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
GA — General Accounting
O — Observation
FCR — Flexor Carpi Radialis
CSR — Customer Service Request
LPSOE — Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
HND — hemolytic disease of the newborn
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
EST — Electroshock Therapy
HUM — Human
TOL — trial of labor
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus
FOF — Found on Floor
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
DRESS — Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
ITU — Intensive Treatment Unit
A/A — Affirmative Action
ACL — anticardiolipin
RRD — Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment

UA — Unstable Angina
OBL — OBLique
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
MLC — Mixed Lymphocyte Culture
SAN — Sinoatrial Node
REC — Recreation (ground)
SE — Sales Engineer
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
NKFA — No Known Food Allergies
NSAIDS — non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
HIS — Histidine
MUSK — muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
EOB — Edge of Bed
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
IQCODE — Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
TMT — Treadmill Test
AL — auris laeva
HHO2 — high humidity oxygen
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
HRCT — High-resolution computed tomography
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
GM — Gram
OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
CHT — congenital hypothyroidism
TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
PM — Polymyositis
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test
RCT — randomized controlled trial
MV — Minute Volume
PPT — Precipitate
VC — Vital Capacity (lung Function)
A — Apical
AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
WPC — washed packed cells
FES04 — iron sulfate
PAO — Peak Acid Output
CB — Ciliary Body

UNEX — University Extension
ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
L — Litre
ABD — abduction
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
RT — Route
PA — posteroanterior
RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
LL — Lower Level
BFS — Business and Financial Services
AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
ETEC — Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli
RHF — rheumatoid factor
T3 — Triiodothyronine
NASH — Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
T4 — Thyroxine
CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
PLAT — tissue plasminogen activator
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
RT — Respiratory Therapy
HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
TX — Therapy (medical)
MAOIS — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
FEV1 — forced expiratory volume in one second
LM — left main coronary artery
PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
EMB — Ethambutol
FNAC — fine-needle aspiration cytology
PHYCS — Physics
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
INSP — Inspector
HVD — hypertension vascular disease
EMDA — electromotive drug administration
DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
DCSSC — diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
PERLA — pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodations
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
CCDC — Consultant in Communicable Disease Control
KOH — potassium hydroxide

PSC — Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (liver disease)
SOM — Serous Otitis Media
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
VE — Vaginal Examination
CYSTO — Cystoscopy
Δ — change
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
X/52 — x number of weeks
STRKPR — Storekeeper
NVD — nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
PRA — Plasma Renin Activity
OM — omni mane (every morning)
DDH — developmental hip dysplasia
TRUSP — Transrectal Ultrasound of the Prostate
KO — Keep Open
DKA — Don't Know Anything
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
E — Glutamic acid
T.I.D. — three times a day
ID — Intradermal
ICF — Informed Consent Form
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
VDSA — Voluntary Data Sharing Agreement
TRANS — Transport
ANC — absolute neutrophils count
PD — Postural Drainage
ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
DHF — decompensated heart failure
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
BBA — bilateral breast augmentation
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
PKA — protein kinase activity
BRAO — Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
BBB L — left bundle branch block
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
HAE — Hereditary Angioedema
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
BT — Bleeding Time
PP — Postprandial
PZA — Pyrazinamide
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
WM — White Male
RVT — Renal Vein Thrombosis
COSHH — Committee on Substances Hazardous to Health
BMC — Bone Mineral Content
WPW — Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
ACCU — Acute Coronary Care Unit
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
TAH-BSO — total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

K — Kilometer
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
PX — Pneumothorax
LASH — left anterior superior hemiblock
FLK — funny-looking kid
OR — Odds Ratio
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
BK — Bradykinin
ABC — Abacavir
O/N — Overnight
IVUS — Intravascular Ultrasound
GGS — Gastrografin swallow
HRV — BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
ASS — assessment
CLARE — Contact lens acute red eye
SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
FD — Fatal Dose
MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
CVID — Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders
MM HG — millimetre of mercury
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
AIP — Academic Internship Program
ADM — administrator
GVHD — chronic graft-versus-host-disease
FP — Feature Package
MSR — Medical Science Research
TBI — total body irradiation
HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
ELECT — Electric
BUD — Budget
WKR — WORKER
ASW — Approved Social Worker
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
ZN — Zinc
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society
DRCPATH — Diploma Royal College of Pathologists
EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
NED — no evidence of disease
O.U. — both eyes
STOPP — Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions
LAS — Lymphadenopathy Syndrome
SO — Superior Oblique
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
ROM — rupture of membranes
UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter
PROCTO — Proctoscopy
WS — water-soluble
MET — Methionine

KM — Michaelis constant
SX — syndrome X
GLN — Glutamine
STREPTO. — Streptococcus
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
AUR — Acute Urinary Retention
PLIF — Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
HLHS — Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
CSF — colony stimulating factor
TP — Total Protein
S3 — third heart sound
SMO — Site Management Organization
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
IGD — Immunoglobulin D
AGES CRITERIA — age, grade, extent, size
SERMS — Selective estrogen receptor modulators
ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
A.A. — amino acids:
LAP — Laparotomy
PC — post cibum (after food)
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
TPR — temperature pulse respiratory
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
CT — Counterterrorism
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
DQ — developmental quotient
LTK — Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
FB — Foreign Body
NON REP. — do not repeat
CIRC — Circumcision Information Resource Centre
GPI — globus pallidus interna
AUD VIS — Audio Visual
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
HVA — homovanillic acid
BRATY — another version of the BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast, yogurt
REI — Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
GT — gastrostomy
IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
EXT — Extension File
PEX — Plasma Exchange
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
CDFG — California Department of Fish and Game's
DW — dextrose in water
WOI — without incident
BRT — Body Restorative Therapy
WBI — Whole Bowel Irrigation

RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
CAT — Computed Axial Tomography
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
MMEFR — Maximal Mid-Expiratory Flow Rate
LT — Left
LASIK — laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (eye surgery)
CHC — Community Health Council
FIN ADM — Financial Administration
PPD — Packs Per Day
FAP — Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
V — Vitreous
MS — Morphine Sulphate
GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
GMC — General Medical Condition
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
ACC — Accommodation
MBL — Mannose-Binding Lectin
TV — Tidal Volume
JSOE — Jacob's School of Engineering
IMID — Immunomodulatory Drug
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
CT — Computer Tomography
CLIN — Clinic
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
OD — omni die (every day)
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
PAS — para-aminosalicylic acid
SNB — Sentinel Node Biopsy
XE — Xenon
TCT — thrombin clotting time
BCPS — Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
PER VAG — per vagina
LTG — Long Term Goal
COLL — COLLege
NSTEMI — non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
ET — Esotropia
PRACT — practitioner
PRV — Polycythemia Rubra Vera
AIIRB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
HBIG — Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
NUR — Nurse
V/Q — Ventilation/Perfusion
WCC — Well Child Clinic
FMRP — fragile X mental retardation protein
RFVIIA — recombinant activated factor VIIa
FPB — Flexor Pollicis Brevis
# — pounds
S1 — First Heart Sound

UCRP — University of California Retirement Plan
VLDL — Very Low Density Lipoprotein
DMR — Diploma in Medical Radiology
TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
ECON — Economics
MFCPU — multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis
NSTEMI — non ST Segment Myocardial Infarction
RMO — Responsible Medical Officer
QN — Every night
GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
FTI — Free Thyroxine Index
RA — Refractory Anemia
LEEP — Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
PERLA — Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
VW — Vessel Wall
FACIL — Facility
SNP — Sodium Nitroprusside
KUB — Kidney, Urether and Bladder
WWI — Walking While Intoxicated (and Fell Over)
RHG-CSF — Recombinant Human Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor
AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
EXP — expired
V&A — vagotomy and antrectomy
BVP — biventricular pacing
MCAD — Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
VIT — Vitreous
ASSN — Association
HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
BM — Bone Marrow
STEC — Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli
PROG — Prognosis
VS — Versus Simulation
CMV — controlled mechanical ventilation
MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
Q3H — every three hours
MCL — midclavicular line
O — objective
NTT — nasotracheal tube
IFOPAL — Index, Fund Organization, Program, Account, Location
SUSAR — Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions
TXP — transport
PRP — Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
MTCT — mother-to-child transmission
TRALI — transfusion-related acute lung injury
NOMI — Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
SCL — Soft Contact Lens
RPSGB — Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
2° — secondary
ECE — Electrical & Computer Engineering

LAR — Legally Acceptable Representative
HBCAG — Hepatitis B Core Antigen
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
LOD — Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling
SFA — Serum Folic Acid
TEM — Transmission Electron Microscope
VRE — vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium
RCR — Rotator Cuff Repair
5HTP — five hydroxy tryptophan
GA — general anaesthetic
LBW — Low Birth Weight
NK CELLS — natural killer cells
SEN — subependymal nodule
EPS — electrophysiology
IJ — Internal Jugular
AHF — Antihemophilic Factor
CAP — Capsule
PCP — Phencyclidine
ESV — End-Systolic Volume
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
TATTS — tired all the time syndrome
GPCL — gas permeable contact lens
EPITH — epithelial
POS — Point-Of-Service
DVA — Distance Visual Acuity
XRT — external radiation therapy
ADHR — autosomal-dominant hypophosphatemic rickets
AQ — Autism Quotient
VO — Voice Order
PPH — Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
GROUNDSKPR — Groundskeeper
HSV — Highly Selective Vagotomy
CM — Centimetre
TAPVR — Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
SI — Sacroiliac Joint
NCS — Nerve Conduction Study
BDI — Beck Depression Inventory
T/F — transfer
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
TX — Transplantation
FOS — Full of Stool
PRP — Panretinal Photocoagulation
NEO — New Employee Orientation
FC — foley catheter
EKG — electrocardiogram
CS — Cesarean Section