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DEX — (DXT) Blood Sugar
A&OX4 — alert and oriented, times 4
A&OX3 — alert and oriented, times 3
FTNVD — full term normal vaginal delivery
CEIOL — Cataract extraction with intraocular lens placement
ELLSCS — elective lower segment caesarean section
H/H OR H&H — hemoglobin and hematocrit
CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
MCGTT — microdrop
AAS — Atomic Absorbance Spectrophotometry
B/L — Bilateral
SX — Surgery
EMLSCS — emergency lower segment Caesarean section
PNA — pneumonia
SMA-6 — six-channel serum multiple analysis
ESM — Ejection Systolic Murmur
OPS — Operations
CF — Cystic Fibrosis
CTA — Clear To Auscultation (medical; lungs)
BMBX — Bone marrow biopsy
HEENT — head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
CRIT — hematoCRIT
HLD — Hyperlipidemia
IX — Investigation
A FIB — atrial fibrillation
Q12H — Every 12 Hours
PRN — ''pro re nata'' (Latin, "for the emergency", "as needed")
REEDA — Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
C/W — Consistent With
AAOX3 — awake, alert, and oriented, times 3
N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
KIV — Keep In View
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit
NSVD — Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
AAT — Activity As Tolerated
SAPS II — simplified acute physiology score
U&E — urea and electrolytes (blood test)
COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
X-MATCH — crossmatch
PTBD — Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
TIB-FIB — tibia and fibula
C-SSRS — Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
PERRLA — pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
PPX — Prophylaxis
D BIL — direct bilirubin
ASC-H — atypical squamous cells – cannot exclude HSIL
DM — Diabetes mellitus
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
AMB — Ambulate

Q.M.T. — every month
V-FIB — Ventricular Fibrillation
HA — Hypertonia arterialis
V-TACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
Q6H — Every 6 Hours
DCH — Doctor of Surgery
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Scale
AF — Atrial Fibrillation
SITREP — Situation Report
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic
NISS — New Injury Severity Score
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
T.S.T.H. — too sick to send home
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
TX — Treatment (medical)
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Q.AM — every day before noon
ECG — Electrocardiogram
PCIOL — Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
R/G/M — rubs/gallops/murmurs
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
FMLA — Family Medical Leave Act
Ψ — psychiatry
G-B SYN — Guillain-Barre syndrome
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
KVO — Keep Vein Open
IVSS — intravenous soluset
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
ESRD — End Stage Renal Disease (US Federal Program)
DOB — Date Of Birth
EOD — Every Other Day
FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
R/O — Rule Out
Mφ — macrophage
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
H/A — Headache
PPM — parts per million
PRA — Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
ETIOL — etiology

CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
ROD — resident on duty
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
BA E — barium enema
≠ — not equal
W/O — Without
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
IQ — Intelligence Quotient
CT — Computed Tomography
IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
A FLUT — atrial flutter
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
ABX — antibiotics
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
Q.WK. — weekly
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
A1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
ASPECTS — Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
NT-PROBNP — N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
MEQ — Milliequivalent
Q.O.H. — every other hour
AA — Ascorbic Acid
C-SECTION — cesarean section
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
PREME — premature infant
SSN — Social Security Number
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
H→S — heel-to-shin test
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
H202 — hydrogen peroxide
ADHD — Attention Deficiti Hyperactivity Disorder
K CAL — kilocalorie
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
LOL — Little Old Lady
V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
THR — Total Hip Replacement
BPM — Beats Per Minute
D LOCKER — Diving Locker
DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test

H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole
VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
ROM — Range Of Motion
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
SD — Standard Deviation
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living
A.H. — every other hour
NAD — No Acute Distress
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
INSTR — Instruct
OHTN — ocular hypertension
HA5 — 5% homatropine
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
FWD — Forward
BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
D55% — dextrose
BRBPR — Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
ACQ — Acquisition
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
AMI — acute myocardial infarction
AD — Right Ear
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation
NKA — No Known Allergies
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
HCO3 — Bicarbonate
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment

QC — Quality Control
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
CHG — Change
CBC — Complete Blood Count
RFP — Request For Proposal
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
EMBX — endometrial biopsy
S/P — Status Post
POA — Power Of Attorney
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
T-AX — temperature, axillary
WHO — World Health Organization
BO — bowel open
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
H/OPI — history of the present illness
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual
FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
FX — Fracture
H&P — history and physical examination
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
LCX — Left Circumflex Artery
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
AKA — Also Know As
Q.N. — every night
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
I131 — iodine-131
CGI — Clinical Global Impression
RFQ — Request For Quotation
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
WDL — Within Defined Limits
WRD — word
YR — Years old
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
MAE — Moves All Extremities

PMH — Past Medical History
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
F→N — finger-to-nose test
— — negative
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
FHS — Fetal heart sound
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
IV — Intravenous
UDS — Urine Drug Screen
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
CV — Curriculum Vitae
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
DOA — dead on arrival
HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
CAOX4 — Conscious
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
I125 — the 125 molecular
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
FTA-ABS — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption Test
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
AP — Accounts Payable
PT. — patient
A/W — alive and well
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
I123 — the 123 molecular
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
ISQ — In Status Quo
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
IVII — IV insulin infusion
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid

NCP — Nursing Care Plan
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
CST — Contraction Stress Test
AM — Ante Meridian
ADL — activity of daily living
CV — Cardiovascular
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
GI — Gastrointestinal
AMP — Ampere
PHX — Past History
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
RESP — Respiratory
DOD — United States Department of Defense
RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
GASTROE — Gastroenterology
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
BD — twice a day
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
CRBS/MEDICAL — Center for Research in Biological Structure/Medical
SMA-7 — serum metabolic assay
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
ISS — Injury Severity Score
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
DX — Diagnosis
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
QS — every shift
MAR — Medication Administration Record
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm
ADMTG — Admitting
IOP — intra-orifice pressure
DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis

FDA — Food Drug Administration
NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
OD — Overdraft
ER — Emergency Room
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
GR — Grain
SOS — if needed
ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
EVD — External Ventricular Drain
AS — Aortic Stenosis
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
SYS — System
HOTN — Hypotension
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care
MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
CNS — Central Nervous System
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
PPTL — Postoperative Postpartum Tubal Ligation
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
CR — Creatinine
FISH — Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
NL — Normal
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
CO — Carbon Monoxide
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
COA — Chart Of Accounts
BLDG — Building
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
BX — Biopsy
CC — Chief Complaint
ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
AEB — As Evidenced By
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand

DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
PROJ — Project
DEL — Delivery
ICCE — Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
AMA — American Medical Association
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
DEPT — Department
TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
NSS — Normal Saline Solution
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
COM MED — Community Medicine
FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
NM — Nanometer
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50
PA — Physician Assistant
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
KG — Kilogram
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance
ATB — antibiotic
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
BNO — Bowel Not Open
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
ME — Medical Examiner
CCU — Coronary Care Unit
SDS — Safety Data Sheet
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
MED — Medical
HGB — Hemoglobin
LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
/S — without
TPA — Third Party Administrator
RM — Room
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
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion

MD — Doctor of Medicine
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
TBC — Tuberculosis
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
GU — Genitourinary
NGTD — Negative to Date
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)
INFO — Information
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
INT — Internal
BP — Blood Pressure
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
DL — Deciliter
GPL — George Palade Laboratories
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
SUPP — Support
SPEC — Special
MG — Magnesium
WCC — White Cell Count
CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
APPT — Appointment
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
LAB — Laboratory
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
TB — Tuberculosis
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
AU — Auris unitas
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
RBC — Red Blood Cell
DZ — Disease
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
HPI — History of Present Illness
AED — Automated external defibrillator

ALT — Alanine Transaminase
OFC — Office
AU — Both Ears
DIV — Division
BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
CRO — Contract Research Organization
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
ASX — Asymptomatic
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
AUX — Auxiliary
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
APPY — Appendectomy
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
QS — Quantity Sufficient
ED — Emergency Department
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
SQL — Structured Query Language
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
BL TIME — bleeding time
NP — Nurse Practitioner
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished
HPF — High-Power Field
ECHO — Echocardiogram
QUAL — Quality
LFT — Liver Function Test
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
INST — Institute
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ETOH — Ethanol
AFB — Aflatoxin B
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
HBD — Has Been Drinking
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
DCF — Data Clarification Form
NACL — Sodium Chloride
SVC — Service

PT — Physical Therapy
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
HSA — Health Savings Account
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
BS — Blood Sugar
PROF — Professor
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
CA — Calcium
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
AMA — Against Medical Advice
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
NA — Not Applicable
OT — Occupational Therapy
INH — Isoniazid
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
DOL — United States Department of Labor
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
SCI — Science
L&D — Labor and Delivery
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
FU — Follow-Up
D — Day
MGR — Manager
OSH — Outside Hospital
BMI — Body Mass Index
OZ — Ounce
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume
URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
BILAT — Bilateral
HX — History
PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
MSO4 — morphine sulfate
PRIN — Principal
OPD — Outpatient Department
EXEC — Executive
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia

APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
HS — High School
HOB — Head of Bed
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
I&O — Intake & Output
SUPT — Superintendent
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
PROG — Program
CHOL — Cholesterol
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
IM — Intramuscular
OOB — Out of Bed
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
PLCMT — Placement
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
C/O — Complains Of
HSKPG — Housekeeping
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
DME — Durable Medical Equipment
MN — Midnight
2° — secondary
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
HOSP — Hospital
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
LOS — Length of Stay
# — Number
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
HCT — Hematocrit
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)

GSW — GunShot Wound
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
@ — at
SUSP — Suspension
CRF — Case Report Form
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
ABCD — asymmetry, borders, color, diameter
H — Hour
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
PROC — Process
MCG — micrograms
UR — Utilization Review
CHEM — Chemistry
ANTHRO — Anthropology
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
REP — Representative
RFT — Renal Function Test
GEN — General Motors
VIRO — Virology
ADM — Admission
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
RLE — Right Lower Extremity
ASP — Aspartic Acid
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
CHE — Cholinesterase
PROMO — Promotional material
CONT — Continue
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
L — Liter
RR — Respiratory Rate
GTT — Drop
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
HHS — Health and Human Services Department
NA — Not Available
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
ARG — Arginine
BSL — Blood Sugar Level
CHO — Carbohydrate
RTW — Return To Work
HI — Homicidal Ideation
UNK — Unknown
UNG — OINtment
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone

LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
DSG — Dressing
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia
EMG — Electromyogram
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
ADA — American Dental Association
PCN — Penicillin
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
COI — Conflict Of Interest
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
M — Male
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
SUPR — Supervisor
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
HTN — Hypertension
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
DOI — Date of Injury
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
MONO-DI — monochorionic-diamniotic twins
AER — auditory-evoked response
M — Million
MISC — Miscellaneous
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
MIN — Minute
A — Alanine
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
CO — Cardiac Output
TECHNO — Technology
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
FHX — Family History
AR — Accounts Receivable
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
TF — transfer
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
QTC — QT interval corrected for heart rate

IT — Intrathecal
NEG — NEGative
PO — By Mouth
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
AG — Antigen
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
QT — Quart
NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
OHD — Organic Heart Disease
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
USPS — United States Postal Services
NFR — Not for Resuscitation
MIN — Minimum
REG — Regular
O2 — Oxygen
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
BID — Twice A Day
MVC — Motor Vehicle Crash
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide
ATC — Around The Clock
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
D/C — Discontinue
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
MAINT — Maintenance
MOL — Mole
AMT — Amount
BUS — Business
CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
HR — Heart Rate
ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
MJ — Megajoule
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
NRB — non-rebreather mask
GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
HEMA — hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
AFL — Atrial Flutter
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia

HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
CME — Continuing Medical Education
RTS — Revised Trauma Score
XRT — Radiotherapy
SOC — Social
WT — Weight
BR — Bathroom
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
MPO — Myeloperoxidase
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
TV — Television
AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System
AF — afebrile
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
IU — International Unit
FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
Y — Tyrosine
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
SS — Social Services
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
PHI — Protected Health Information
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
ACH — Acetylcholine
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
MAX — Maximum
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
ETOH — Alcohol
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
CAG — Coronary Angiography
BIL — Bilateral
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
BSA — Body Surface Area
EVAL — evaluation
INF — Inferior
I&D — Incision and Drainage
AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
LAT — Lateral
ACS — American Cancer Society
ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
COLL — Collect
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa

CAPS — Capsule
SOB — Short of breath
Q.O.D. — every other day
RN — Registered Nurse
A.P. — before a meal
EDC — Electronic Data Capture
POST — Posterior
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
HD — High Density
H2O — Water (vapor)
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
PET — positron emission tomography
PED — Pediatric
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
MATH — Mathematics
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection
MKTG — Marketing
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
INV — Inventory
SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
GP — General Practitioner
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
QT — cardiac output
HLTH — Health
VAG — Vaginal
E — Ecstasy
MCH — Master of Surgery
AVG — Average Voltage Gain
2.0 MG — 2 mg
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
OTD — out the door (discharged
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
ADV — Advisory
POD — Postoperative Day
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
KCL — Potassium Chloride
ENGR — Engineer
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
DB HL — decibels hearing loss

LUE — Left Upper Extremity
TLC — Total Lung Capacity
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
H/O — History of
FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
MECH — Mechanic
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
C — Centigrade
WY — Way
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
BPD — Biparietal Diameter
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
RES — Research
MR — Mental Retardation
PLN — Plan
NO — Nitric Oxide
TWA — Time Weighted Averages
NYHA — New York Heart Association
INR — International Normalization Ratio
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
PRO — Protein
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
STD — sexually transmitted disease
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
QAM — Every morning
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
SCR — Serum Creatinine
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
FIN — Finance
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
TRP — Tryptophan
PROD — Produce
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
D5W — 5% dextrose/water
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
CE — Continuing Education
LIC — License
AAD — Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
CBD — Common Bile Duct

TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor
BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
HDU — High Dependency Unit
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
DEV — Development
WMA — World Medical Association
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
FBC — Full Blood Count
FA — Fatty Acid
C — Celsius
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
YO — years old
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
HBA — Hemoglobin A
BSL — Biosafety Level
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
TL — Tubal Ligation
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
SGT — Sergeant
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
CI — Cardiac Index
CC — Cubic Centimeter
GPA — Grade Point Average
PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
JR — Junior
PUR — Purchasing
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
BA — Bachelor of Arts
F/U — Follow-Up
MVI — Multivitamin
FEIN — Federal Employer Identification Number
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
BMA — British Medical Association
ULN — upper limit of normal
TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
PIN — Personal Identification Number
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
AHA — American Hospital Association
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
BLD — Blood
BDL — below detectable level/limit
CIRC — Circulation
BNC — bladder neck contracture
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
CDW — Collision Damage Waiver
BILI — Bilirubin
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
BCX — Blood Culture
DCH — Diploma in Child Health
D/L — dislocation
NB — Newborn
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
LB — Pound
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
LDW — Last Day Worked
UE — Upper Extremity
OD — Once Daily
BUC — buccal
DSP — Digital Signal Processor

IRB — Institutional Review Board
AF — Amniotic Fluid
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
NG — Nanogram
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
CAD — Computer-Aided Design
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
SFA — Superficial Femoral Artery
PR — Per Rectum
PX — Prognosis
PMH — perimesencephalic subarachnoid hemorrhage
CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
CHB — Complete Heart Block
AGA — appropriate for gestational age
R — Right
FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
TBS — Tablespoon
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
MI — Myocardial Infarction
SUPP — suppository
TWE — Tap Water Enema
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
FBS — fasting blood sugar
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
TEL — Telephone
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
RTC — Return To Clinic
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
LBP — Low Back Pain
APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
GH — Growth Hormone
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
PSH — Past medical history
O/E — On Examination
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
SL — Sublingual
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
EF — Ejection Fraction
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
L — Left

LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
WB — Whole Blood
RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
HR — Hour
RT — Radiation Therapy
IBW — Ideal Body Weight
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
Q.O.D. — deprecated
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
AHA — American Heart Association
PREP — Preparation
PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
STOPP — Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
OPR — Operator
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
OR — Operating Room
CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
DC — Discharge
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
AMP — Ampule
PIV — peripheral intravenous
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
TLS — Transport Layer Security
GOK — God Only Knows
MOL — Molecule
GRAD — Graduate
X/7 — x number of days
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
OS — Oculus Sinister
ADA — American Diabetes Association
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
CX — microbiological culture
IPM — Integrated Pest Management
MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
VSA — vital signs absent
RUE — Right Upper Extremity
BMD — Bone Mineral Density
P.R. — per rectum

DD — Differential Diagnosis
MT — Mountain
CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
CHR — Chronic
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
VOL — Volume
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
A — Artery
TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins
TRLR — Trailer
FBE — Full Blood Examination
CA — Carcinoma
PC — After Meals
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
PAT — patient
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
M.D. — Doctorate Of Medicine
LE — Lower Extremity
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
P — Pressure
ACT-D — actinomycin-D
CK — Creatine Kinase
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
SQ — Subcutaneous
CR — Chromium
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
ETT — Endotracheal tube
ABW — Actual Body Weight
S/S — Signs and Symptoms
BG — Blood Glucose
BS MB — Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine
LSB — Left Sternal Border
VOD — vision right eye
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
ORG — Organization
MIN — Minority
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
STM — Short Term Memory
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
T&C — Type and Cross
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
B.I.D — twice a day

RX — Treatment
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
HB — Hemoglobin
PTL — preterm labor
OCC — occasional
RT — Reverse Transcription
EMP — Employee
PSYCH — psychiatry
SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
FL — Floor
LN — Lymph Node
DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
XR — X-Ray
RIS — Radiology Information System
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
PTX — PneumoThorax
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
DA — Dopamine
GTTS — guttae (drops
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
PSYCHT — Psychologist
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
YR — Year
PH.D. — Doctorate Of Philosophy
CL — Clearance
PNB — Pulseless Not Breathing
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
Q2H — every two hours
SAST — Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
PDC — Professional Development Center
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast
PE — Pleural Effusion
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
PIO — Public Information Office
OTTR — Organ Transplant Tracking Record
TSP — Teaspoon
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
AE — Adverse Event
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy

ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
G — Gram (g)
BPP — Biophysical Profile
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
PYRL — Payroll
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis
HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
NGT — NasoGastric Tube
GYN — Gynecology
OINT — ointment
XT — Exotropia
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
UBW — Usual Body Weight
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
N — Nitrogen
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement
LY — lymphocytes
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
WLE — Wide Local Excision
Q.I.D — Four times a day
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
RA — Room Air
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
SAB — Spontaneous Abortion
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
NNICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
QOD — Every Other Day
LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
US — Ultrasound
RXN — Reaction
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
EMS — Emergency medical service
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
HSG — Housing
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
BWX — bite-wing x-ray
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
DC — discontinue
SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
TIW — three times a week
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
PT — Prothrombin Time
OJ — Orange Juice
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
DNI — Do Not Intubate
TM — Tympanic Membrane
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
Y/O — years old
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
AA — Alcoholics Anonymous
ANT — Anterior
HM — hispanic male
RCVG — Receiving
EXT — Extract
SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
MDVL — Mandeville
P.C. — after meals
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
FID — Financial Identification Number
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan
AGC — atypical glandular cells
FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
VO — Verbal Order
A.A. — of each
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
NOF — Neck Of Femur
FTT — Failure To Thrive
MIN A — minimum assist
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
SH — Social History
CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
TTO — To Take Out
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
AX — Axis

CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
GXT — graded exercise test
IG — Immune Globulin
MSBOS — Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule
HVPO — High Value Purchase Orders
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
EOA — Esophageal Obturator Airway
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
MB CHB — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
DIL — Dilute
VET — Veteran
CPD — Continuous Professional Development
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
HS — hours of sleep(bedtime)
REQ — Request
P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
WTR — Water
A.M. — before noon
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
FH — Family History
OD — Oculus Dexter
ASN — Asparagine
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
SOM — School of Medicine
CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
FRCS — Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
FJ — Financial Journal
PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A

BI — Brain Injury
BA — Barium
P — Pulse
RD — Registered Dietician
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
IOL — Intraocular Lens
DRSG — Dressing
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
NB — note well (please pay attention)
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
PPV — Positive Pressure Ventilation
HT — Heights
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
SECY — secretary
HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
HCRP — Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
STG — Short Term Goal
ABD — Abdomen
ABN — Abnormal
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
LLE — left lower extremity
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
SESS — Session
MR — Mitral Regurgitation
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
AD LIB — As desired
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
CYN — Canyon
A&W — Alive and Well
HBP — High Blood Pressure
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
CA — Cancer
SOOB — sitting out of bed
POS — Positive
TBSP — Tablespoon
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
FT — foot (unit of length)

SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
ACR — albumin:creatinine ratio
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
HOPI — History of Present Illness
KUB — Kidney
BE — Barium Enema
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
PG — Picogram
GLU — Glutamic Acid
BM — Bowel Movement
START — Screening Tool to Alert doctors to Right Treatment
STI — sexually transmitted infection
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.
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
UBC — Uniform Building Code
PHYCS — Physics
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified
PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
F — Female
QD — quaque die (every day)
WF — White Female
HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn
ECV — External Cephalic Version
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
ER — Estrogen Receptor
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
DDNS — Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences
CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
LAO — Left Anterior Oblique
LP — Lumbar Puncture
NG — Nasogastric
NVS — neurovascular status
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
LI — Lithium
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
KOR — keep open rate
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association

ICS — Intercostal Space
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
FBG — fasting blood glucose
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
CC — cum cibo (with food)
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
NO. — Number
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
FDTN — Foundation
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
Q8H — Every 8 hours
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
NPO — Nil Per Os
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
WK — Week
HCV — hepatitis C virus
TLV — Type-Length-Value
RPT — Repeat
CX — Cervix
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width
LFTS — Liver Function Test
LLL — left lower lobectomy
CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
BSX — B-symptoms
W — White
PRBC — packed red blood cells
AOM — Acute Otitis Media
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
W/C — Wheelchair
CXR — Chest X-Ray
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
PACU — Post Anesthesia Care Unit
TPR — Temperature Pulse Respirations
INTL — International
# — Fracture

COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
OP — Office of the President
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
EPO — Erythropoietin
OP — Outpatient
PE — Physical Examination
IE — Infective Endocarditis
DIU — Death in Utero
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure
NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
GROUNDSKPR — Groundskeeper
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
LAD — Left Anterior Descending
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies
POSTDOC — Postdoctoral
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
SCH — School
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
HS — hours of sleep
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
TXP — transport
BS — Bowel Sounds
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
VPA — Valproic Acid
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
SEGA — Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

USS — ultrasound scan
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center
Q.A.D. — every other day
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
PRKG — Parking
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
HGV — Hepatitis G Virus
CM — Chirurgiae Magister
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
TRF — Transfer
MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association
REV — Review
LOM — Limitation of Motion
DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
PUL — Pulmonary
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
TAB — Tablet
DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
A.C. — before a meal
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
AC — Anterior Chamber
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
TEMP — Temperature
SLI — Supplemental Liability Insurance
KCAL — kilocalories
CUSTDN — Custodian
HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
ENT — Ear nose and throat
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
ANTI-RNP — antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
ALI — Acute Lung Injury
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
SQL-DSE — Structured Query Language for Departmental Support Environment
OD — OverDose

RX — prescriptions
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
MSO — Management Services Officer
H — Hydrogen
THER — Therapy
K — Potassium
RV — Right Ventricle
BASO — Basophil
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
PG — Postgraduate
CP — Chest Pain
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine
UTIL — Utilities
BIB — Brought In By
CAL — Calorie
TKO — To Keep Open
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
IB — Investigator's Brochure
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery
FF — Fat Free
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
RH — Rhesus factor
PT — Patient
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
AUD — Audit
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
N — Asparagine
LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
PBF — Peripheral Blood Film
FLEX — flexion
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
CF — Complement Fixation
DAW — Dispense As Written
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
IPPB — intermittent positive pressure breathing
BPPV — benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
E — Epinephrine
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
ACEI — angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
LOA — Left Occipitoanterior

PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
ABVD — Doxorubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
NTG — Nitroglycerin
ID — Infectious Disease
Δ — change
LLC — Long Leg Cast
AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
LLQ — left lower quadrant
EPI — Epinephrine
ET — Endotracheal
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
AD — auris dextra
IQCODE — Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
PHE — Phenylalanine
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
ALS — Advanced Life Support
EOM — Extraocular muscle
MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
PID — Personal Identification Number
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
DIR — Directory
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
GC — gonorrhea
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
GERI — Geriatrics
RPT — Report
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
HA — Headache
NVDC — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
BR — Bedrest
IHC — Immunohistochemistry
GLU — glucose
AK — Actinic Keratosis
LOX — Liquid Oxygen
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
NM — Nuclear Medicine
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference

L — Leucine
VS — vital signs
QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
PATHO — Pathology
WBC — White blood cells
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
DRPLA — Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
NWB — non-weight bearing
ERG — Electroretinogram
OS — Overall Survival
ETMF — Electronic Trial Master File
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
EXAM — Examination
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
NSAIDS — non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
DES — diethyl sulphate
U — University
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease
SUSAR — Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions
TRNG — Training
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
NDC — National Drug Code
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
KI — Potassium Iodide
TT — Thrombin Time
IDL — intermediate-density lipoprotein
ID — IDentifier
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
OHC — Occupational Health Center
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
CK — Check
AT-III — antithrombin III
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
TRANS — Transport
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
CIRC — Circumcision
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase

LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
PLCY — Policy
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
PE — pulmonary embolus
CD — Chemical Dependency
CS — Cesium
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A — Adenosine
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
LGA — large for gestational age
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
M — Methionine
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
SOL — Solution
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
EXT — Extremities
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
OV — Office Visit
TBT — Tracheal bronchial toilet
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution
COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
BE — Base Excess
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
AB — Antibody
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
DOL — Day of Life
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
ISH — Isolated Systolic Hypertension
PLT — Platelet
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
NSE — neuron-specific enolase
PE — Physical Education
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy

BMS — Bare Metal Stent
TVC — True Vocal Cord
ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
B — Black
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
PECS — picture exchange communication system
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
R — Roentgen
3TC — Lamivudine
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat
COMP — Compound
RA — Right Atrium
MSE — Mental Status Examination
GTT — Guttae
REP — Repeat
CNSLR — Counselor
DIA — Digital Image Analysis
PRL — Prolactin
SHOB — shortness of breath
HSC — Health and Social Care
DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
BKA — below-the-knee amputation
DEN — Doctor's Educational Need
PSI — Pneumonia Severity Index
CFR — Case Fatality Rate
Q.D. — deprecated
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
W — Tryptophan
OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
NES — Not Elsewhere Specified
GGT — L-gamma-glutamyl transferase
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
OE — Otitis Externa
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index

CCK — Cholecystokinin
T — Temperature
BM — Bachelor of Medicine
NE — Norepinephrine
SERV — Service
MS — Mitral Stenosis
ISMN — Isosorbide Mononitrate
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
CL — Contact Lens
LMD — Local Medical Doctor
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
IND — Industry
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
AS — Arsenic
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
T — tablespoon
DCG — dacryocystogram
AUDIO — Audiology
BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
OP — Osteoporosis
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
AJ — Ankle Jerk
A-V — ArterioVenous
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
VOC — Vocational
FL — Femur Length
HIM — Health Information Management
IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination
LD — Lead
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
CAT — Cataract
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
TUR — Transurethral Resection
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
BRB — Bright Red Blood
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
PD — Per Diem
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
IDC — Indirect Costs
EVF — erythrocyte volume fraction
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
ASS — assessment

ICG — Indocyanine Green
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
TRUSP — Transrectal Ultrasound of the Prostate
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
OD — omni die (every day)
AC — Area Code
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
HEME — Hemorrhage
THR — Threonine
BD — bis di twice daily
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
HHO2 — high humidity oxygen
D — Distance
DIB — Dead in Bed
PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
IDL — Intermediate Density Lipoprotein
MOD — Modified
HD — Hemodialysis
NSTEMI — non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
A — Assessment
LG — Large
IVU — Intravenous Urogram
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
CR — Complete Remission
FL — Fluid
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
R/T — Related To
EXT — Extension Shelf
A/O — Alert and Oriented
BCP — Birth Control Pill
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
MLC — Midline Catheter
S4 — fourth heart sound
SG — Specific Gravity
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
AHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
LEU — Leucine
UG — Undergraduate

VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
QHS — quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
SC — Subcutaneous
D/C — Discharge
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
CABA — Complaints Of
BKSTR — Bookstore
AE — Above Elbow
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
BSC — bedside commode
GN — Glomerulonephritis
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
IN VIVO — within the living
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
R — Arginine
PPI — Proton Pump Inhibitor
HBV — hepatitis B virus
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
RADS — Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale
LYS — Lysine
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
OM — every morning
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
PK — Pharmacokinetics
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
Q — Glutamine
AI — Association Index
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
IVP — Intravenous Push
AM — After Morning
CCU — Critical Care Unit
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
SB — Small Bowel
WS — Williams Syndrome
EQ — Equipment
ACB — aortocoronary bypass
SI OP. SIT — if needed

Q.V. — which see
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
BLS — Basic life support
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
CRH — corticotropin-releasing hormone
TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
NAS — No Added Salt
X/12 — x number of months
PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
RSB — Right Sternal Border
CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
S — Serine
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
MR — Modified Release
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
MOM — multiples of the median
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
SMO — Site Management Organization
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
PX — Physical Examination
T.D.S. — three times a day
EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
CDP — Career Development Program
HAZ — Hazard
FLA-ABS — fluorescent antibody absorption test
NT — Nuchal Translucency
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery
MTX — Methotrexate
CATH — Catheter
UUS — upper uterine segment
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
SZ — Seizure
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
EMER — Emergency
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
CAO — conscious alert and oriented
EDTA — ethylene-diamine-tetraacetic acid
HPI — history of the present illness
LIB — Libra
CVA — Costovertebral Angle
T.I.D. — three times a day
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
ICD-10 — International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision

ST — Speech Therapy
GBC — gallbladder carcinoma
EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
F — Frequency
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
INJ — injection
A/B — acid-base ratio
LAC — Long Arm Cast
VRSA — Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
NNT — Number needed to Treat
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
PR — Progesterone Receptor
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
COM — Community
POP — Plaster of Paris
BRATY — another version of the BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast, yogurt
EFWC — electrolyte-free water clearance
PPD — Postpartum Depression
ICF — Informed Consent Form
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
FHT — fetal heart tone
HPF — high power field
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
CRYO-AHF — cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor
DDAVP — Desmopressin Acetate
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
H.S. — at bedtime
TG — Triglyceride
A&O — Aware and Oriented
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
INSTL — Install
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
X — Times
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

INH — Inhalation
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
BMJ — British Medical Journal
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
OPPT — Oriented to Person, Place, and Time
IC — Intracardiac
OPG — Ocular Plethysmography
VD — Venereal Disease
AK — Above Knee
ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
BW — Birth Weight
GU — Gastric Ulcer
NA — No Answer
ANGIO — angiogram
QM — Quality Management
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
D25 — 25% dextrose injections
TTP — Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
MEDS — Medication
TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System
BCPS — Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health
MLC — Mixed Lymphocyte Culture
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis
HF — Heart Failure
WM — White Male
TAH-BSO — total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
H — Histidine
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
GMP — guanosine monophosphate
BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
PI — Protease Inhibitor
MUSK — muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase
HEP — hepatitis
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology

TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram
RD — Retinal Detachment
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
HT — Hypertension
PBX — probiotics
PE — Pulmonary Edema
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
O.U. — both eyes
CCP — Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
K — cornea
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
LS — Lumbosacral
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
A/A — Affirmative Action
BGAT — Blood Glucose Awareness Training
DDI — Didanosine
PI — Present Illness
PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
GB — Gallbladder
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
DS — Down syndrome
NOCT — night
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
CLIN — Clinic
AL — auris laeva
OP — Operational
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
CT — Calcitonin
DR — dram
PARA — paralysis
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation
RV — Residual Volume
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
FLAIR — fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging
M&M — morbidity and mortality
MMEFR — Maximal Mid-Expiratory Flow Rate
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease

ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
MATL — Material
AED — Antiepileptic Drug
GA — Gestational Age
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
AP — alkaline phosphatase
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
MDE — Major Depressive Episode
TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
SDV — Source Document Verification
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
AGES CRITERIA — age, grade, extent, size
L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
T/F — transfer
AFA — Advanced First Aid
BW — Body Weight
SR — Slow Release
OD — eye doctor
SPR — Specialist registrar (UK)
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
NKFA — No Known Food Allergies
MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
KOH — potassium hydroxide
DSA — digital subtraction angiography
UOP — Urinary Output
HB — Heart Block
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
RR — Recovery Room
HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
VA — Visual Acuity
CT — Count
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
LUL — Left Upper Lobe
CH — congenital hypothyroidism
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
PKU — Phenylketonuria
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
SA — Salvation Army
HTVD — hypertensive vascular disease
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners

IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
CMV IGG — cytomegalovirus IGG
N.S. — not significant
IIEF — International Index of Erectile Function
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
P.M. — Afternoon
AC — ante cibum (before food)
GM — Gram
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
ECI — febris e causa ignota
PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram
ADJ — Adjunct
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
EXC — Excision
AD. — right ear
CHF — Chief
BL TY — blood type
# — gauge
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
FREQ — Frequency
HUM — Human
NT — NasoTracheal
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
O.U. — each eye
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
UR — Urine
BSI — Bodily Substance Isolation
VLY — Valley
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
R — Respirations
WR — Writer
ARR — Absolute Risk Reduction
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen
DXR — Digital X-Ray Radiogrammetry
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
LPP — Lichen Planopilaris
LA — Left Atrium
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
TME — Total Mesorectal Excision

ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
PAPP-A — pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A
ABD — abduction
OM — omni mane (every morning)
KM — Michaelis constant
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
MOD — moderate dysplasia
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
PUB — Public
ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
WNL — Will Not Listen
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
TA — Teaching Assistant
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter
OB — obstetrics
HL — Hearing Level
UPJ — Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence
BBB L — left bundle branch block
VAL — Valine
DOC — Document
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
CT SCAN — computer-assisted tomography
AP — Apical Pulse
QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
SN — Skilled Nursing
MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
CTG — Cardiotocograph
CYS — Cysteine
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
L&A — Light And Accommodation
TTR — Transthyretin
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
BNF — British National Formulary
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
APR — Abdominoperineal Resection
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
NSA — no significant abnormality
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
IF — Immunofluorescence
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

HP — hot packs
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis
POCT — point-of-care test
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
L — Litre
I — Isoleucine
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway
OSM — osmolarity
FFPHM — Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
K — Lysine
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
TERN — intern
RIF — Rifampin
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
CV — Color Vision
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape
CORP — Corporate
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
CTAP — CT during arterial portography
S/A — sugar and acetone
UA — Urinalysis
LAS — Latin American Studies
PTA — Prior To Arrival
PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
# — pounds
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
INC — Incomplete
LYTES — Electrolytes
SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
CTA — Computed Tomography Angiography (medical imaging)
CKMB — creatinine kinase myocardial band
RVF — Right Ventricular Failure
ILE — Isoleucine
MELD — model for end-stage liver disease
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
TOL — trial of labor
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentrate
IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
EAC — External Auditory Canal
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
X/52 — x number of weeks
DILI — drug-induced liver injury
ACR — American College of Radiology

NGB — neurogenic bladder
EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy
LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
JSOE — Jacob's School of Engineering
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
V — Valine
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
NNBT — Nelson Baker tube
SA — Sinoatrial
FM — Fetal Movement
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
DRESS — Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
WBI — Whole Bowel Irrigation
USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
BUD — Budget
ASSN — Association
FCR — Flexor Carpi Radialis
EOB — Edge of Bed
SX — syndrome X
ER — External Relations
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
BC — Blood Culture
EMU — Early Morning Urine
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
LAS — Lymphadenopathy Syndrome
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
RTV — Ritonavir
TRALI — transfusion-related acute lung injury
ITU — Intensive Treatment Unit
ESBL — extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node
ITP — idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
GPI — globus pallidus interna
RCT — randomized controlled trial
LEEP — Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
NVA — near visual acuity
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
ACHE — acetylcholine esterase
FUO — fever of unknown origin
DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
NLP — No Light Perception (Ophthalmic)
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
OBL — OBLique

ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
PP — Postprandial
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
LASIK — laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (eye surgery)
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
IR — Insulin Resistance
VC — Vital Capacity (lung Function)
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
NK — Natural Killer
PTD — Permanent Total Disability
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
T — teaspoon
NED — no evidence of disease
SHX — surgical history
BBB — blood–brain barrier
SER — Serine
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
EST — Electroshock Therapy
LIBRN — Librarian
NUC — Nuclear
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
O — Observation
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
SERMS — Selective estrogen receptor modulators
ETEC — Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli
T&H — type and hold
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
IC — Immune Complex
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
NM — Neuromuscular
ACL — anticardiolipin
PPT — Precipitate
JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
LOT — Lotion
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
PREP — Prepare
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.
CREAT — Creatinine
PER VAG — per vagina

AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
CT — chest tube
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
MV — Minute Volume
MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
PTU — Propylthiouracil
WN — Well Nourished
ACC — Accommodation
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction
K — Kilometer
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
REC — Recreation (ground)
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
GT — gastrostomy
STRKPR — Storekeeper
EXT — Extension File
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
PHIL — Philosophy
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
IMB — intermenstrual bleed
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
LPSOE — Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
ROM — rupture of membranes
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
EDH — epidural hematoma
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
FB — Foreign Body
HRCT — High-resolution computed tomography
ADHR — autosomal-dominant hypophosphatemic rickets
E — Glutamic acid
STAT — Statistical
QN — Every night
FOF — Found on Floor
FES04 — iron sulfate
HIS — Histidine
EKG — electrocardiogram
STREPTO. — Streptococcus
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
ABE — Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
BMC — Bone Mineral Content
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus
NST — Non-Stress Test

EMB — Ethambutol
HND — hemolytic disease of the newborn
CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
AZT — azidothymidine
BBA — bilateral breast augmentation
MM HG — millimetre of mercury
FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
RRD — Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
TMF — Trial Master File
CSR — Customer Service Request
P — after
WKR — WORKER
ICAS — Independent Complaints Advocacy Services
KO — Keep Open
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
NOMI — Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society
SAC — Short Arm Cast
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
O/N — Overnight
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
LPL — Lipoprotein Lipase
ABC — Abacavir
MTCT — mother-to-child transmission
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
EXP — expired
ECON — Economics
RT — Respiratory Therapy
MEN — Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
ID — Intradermal
VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
ELECT — Electric
COLL — COLLege
TATTS — tired all the time syndrome
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
DW — dextrose in water
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
BRAO — Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
PAO — Peak Acid Output
PNV — prenatal vitamin
P.V. — per vagina
HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
SOM — Serous Otitis Media
IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine
IVUS — Intravascular Ultrasound

TC — Total Cholesterol
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test
RMO — Responsible Medical Officer
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
MRCOG — Member Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
AIIRB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
B/O — because of
BRT — Body Restorative Therapy
CLARE — Contact lens acute red eye
NV — near vision
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
BT — Bleeding Time
CB — Ciliary Body
ADM — administrator
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
ENG — electronystagmography
PA — posteroanterior
CDFG — California Department of Fish and Game's
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
O&P — Ova & Parasites
VLDL — Very Low Density Lipoprotein
MSUD — Maple Syrup Urine Disease
S3 — third heart sound
CVID — Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
UNEX — University Extension
TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
NVD — nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
FLK — funny-looking kid
OD — Occupational Disease
ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
MAOIS — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
PERLA — pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodations
ACCU — Acute Coronary Care Unit
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease
LGV — Lymphogranuloma Venereum
IUGR — intrauterine growth restriction
DKA — Don't Know Anything
PM — Post Meridiem
PRA — Plasma Renin Activity
PRACT — practitioner
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
LT — Left
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
CHT — congenital hypothyroidism
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia

MATS — Military Air Transport Service
AUR — Acute Urinary Retention
DCSSC — diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
LBW — Low Birth Weight
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
PSC — Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (liver disease)
FAC — Faculty
RHUEPO — Recombinant Human Erythropoietin
DQ — developmental quotient
LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
VE — Vaginal Examination
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
GA — General Accounting
TGV — transposition of the great vessels
BFS — Business and Financial Services
UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter
CS — Cesarean Section
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
A — Apical
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
SAN — Sinoatrial Node
MONO-MONO — monochorionic-monoamniotic twins
SE — Sales Engineer
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
HRV — BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
NON REP. — do not repeat
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
TMT — Treadmill Test
WCC — Well Child Clinic
T3 — Triiodothyronine
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
RHF — rheumatoid factor
GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
MRCPATH — Member, Royal College of Pathologists
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
ATB — According to antibiotic
NTT — nasotracheal tube
NASH — Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
Q3H — every three hours
RICE — Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. (For the treatment of certain leg and foot injuries.)
SGA — small for gestational age
PPD — Packs Per Day
BACT — Bacteria
QS — as much as needed
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy

UA — Unstable Angina
ZN — Zinc
T4 — Thyroxine
CYSTO — Cystoscopy
VS — Versus Simulation
PM — Polymyositis
HDCV — Human Diploid Cell Vaccine
LM — left main coronary artery
PM — evening (before midnight)
O — objective
GGS — Gastrografin swallow
OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
OS — LEFT EYE
TV — Tidal Volume
PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
FMRP — fragile X mental retardation protein
SUCCED — succedaneous
IFOPAL — Index, Fund Organization, Program, Account, Location
A.A. — amino acids:
AUD VIS — Audio Visual
DDH — developmental hip dysplasia
PCA — Prostate Cancer
DMR — Diploma in Medical Radiology
CCE — clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
VRE — vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium
HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
CPPD — Chest Percussion and Post Drainage
EPS — electrophysiology
FOB — Foot of Bed, father of baby
DEPTL — Departmental
FACIL — Facility
WPC — washed packed cells
BILAT EQ — bilaterally equal
CT — Computer Tomography
INSP — Inspector
AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
EMDAS — encephalomyoduroarteriosynangiosis
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
PROG — Prognosis
MCL — midclavicular line
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
RT — Route
DHF — decompensated heart failure
DMT — Dimethyltryptamine
PERL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive To Light
RVT — Renal Vein Thrombosis
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine

RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
HLHS — Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
IGD — Immunoglobulin D
AQ — Autism Quotient
ESV — End-Systolic Volume
COSHH — Committee on Substances Hazardous to Health
PEX — Plasma Exchange
FMP — First Menstrual Period
COX-2 — cyclooxygenase 2
TX — Transplantation
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
AVL — An Automatic Vehicle Location
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
DU — Duodenal Ulcer
AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
PC — post cibum (after food)
V/S — Vital Signs
FD — Fatal Dose
MSR — Medical Science Research
MET — Metabolic Equivalent
PLAT — tissue plasminogen activator
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
CCDC — Consultant in Communicable Disease Control
LL — Lower Level
SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
HVD — hypertension vascular disease
TCT — thrombin clotting time
TX — Therapy (medical)
PET — Payroll Expense Transfer
ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
PX — Pneumothorax
SCA — Spinocerebellar Ataxia
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
MET — Methionine
XE — Xenon
EDV — End-Diastolic Volume
BK — Bradykinin
WWI — Walking While Intoxicated (and Fell Over)
MESH — Medical subject headings
/C — with
PLIF — Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
VO — Voice Order
SPECT — Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Technique
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
CSII — Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
MAR — Marine
BC/BS — Blue Cross/Blue Shield

ANC — absolute neutrophils count
HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
OC — oral contraceptives
EMDA — electromotive drug administration
ASO — antistreptolysin o
VDSA — Voluntary Data Sharing Agreement
FAP — Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
GPCL — gas permeable contact lens
PKA — protein kinase activity
PD — Postural Drainage
PPV — pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
BM — Bone Marrow
TP — Total Protein
NEURO — Neurology
QDS — quater die sumendum (to be taken four times daily)
PRP — Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
AQ. — water
MS — Morphine Sulphate
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
CCNS — Cell Cycle Non-Specific Drug. A type of medication used in chemotherapy.
VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
SLUD — Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation
IJ — Internal Jugular
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
NCS — Nerve Conduction Study
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
PZA — Pyrazinamide
HVA — homovanillic acid
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
LR — lateral rectus
FTI — Free Thyroxine Index
TBI — total body irradiation
MID — Multi-Infarct Dementia
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
PGCS — Paediatric Glasgow Coma Scale
LAR — Legally Acceptable Representative
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
DT — delirium tremen
N/C — nasal cannula
NSTEMI — non ST Segment Myocardial Infarction
GA — general anaesthetic
IGFBP-3 — insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-3
ZIFT — Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer