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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
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
MCGTT — microdrop
ESM — Ejection Systolic Murmur
CF — Cystic Fibrosis
SMA-6 — six-channel serum multiple analysis
EMLSCS — emergency lower segment Caesarean section
BMBX — Bone marrow biopsy
HEENT — head, ear, eyes, nose, throat
CRIT — hematoCRIT
OPS — Operations
PNA — pneumonia
CTA — Clear To Auscultation (medical; lungs)
HLD — Hyperlipidemia
A FIB — atrial fibrillation
IX — Investigation
Q12H — Every 12 Hours
PRN — ''pro re nata'' (Latin, "for the emergency", "as needed")
C/W — Consistent With
REEDA — Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
AAOX3 — awake, alert, and oriented, times 3
AAT — Activity As Tolerated
N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
KIV — Keep In View
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit
COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
X-MATCH — crossmatch
TIB-FIB — tibia and fibula
U&E — urea and electrolytes (blood test)
NSVD — Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
PTBD — Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
AMB — Ambulate
PPX — Prophylaxis
D BIL — direct bilirubin
V-FIB — Ventricular Fibrillation
DM — Diabetes mellitus
C-SSRS — Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
V-TACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Scale

Q.M.T. — every month
AF — Atrial Fibrillation
HA — Hypertonia arterialis
DCH — Doctor of Surgery
ASC-H — atypical squamous cells – cannot exclude HSIL
PERRLA — pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
SAPS II — simplified acute physiology score
T.S.T.H. — too sick to send home
CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Q6H — Every 6 Hours
CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
SITREP — Situation Report
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
ECG — Electrocardiogram
FMLA — Family Medical Leave Act
R/G/M — rubs/gallops/murmurs
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
TX — Treatment (medical)
IVSS — intravenous soluset
G-B SYN — Guillain-Barre syndrome
H/A — Headache
Q.AM — every day before noon
TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
Ψ — psychiatry
PCIOL — Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
ESRD — End Stage Renal Disease (US Federal Program)
EOD — Every Other Day
R/O — Rule Out
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
KVO — Keep Vein Open
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
CVA — Cerebrovascular Accident
DOB — Date Of Birth
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
HIPAA — Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
CT — Computed Tomography
Mφ — macrophage
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
A1C — glycosylated hemoglobin
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
BA E — barium enema
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
ADHD — Attention Deficiti Hyperactivity Disorder
IQ — Intelligence Quotient
A FLUT — atrial flutter
NT-PROBNP — N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
NISS — New Injury Severity Score
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
MEQ — Milliequivalent
≠ — not equal
AA — Ascorbic Acid
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
PPM — parts per million
THR — Total Hip Replacement
C-SECTION — cesarean section
PRA — Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
H202 — hydrogen peroxide
Q.WK. — weekly
H→S — heel-to-shin test
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
OHTN — ocular hypertension
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living
VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
NAD — No Acute Distress
W/O — Without
V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
SSN — Social Security Number
KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
PREME — premature infant
ROD — resident on duty
LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
ETIOL — etiology
ABX — antibiotics
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
Q.O.H. — every other hour
H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
INSTR — Instruct
BPM — Beats Per Minute
BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
K CAL — kilocalorie
HA5 — 5% homatropine

D LOCKER — Diving Locker
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
LOL — Little Old Lady
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
D55% — dextrose
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
ASPECTS — Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
AMI — acute myocardial infarction
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
SD — Standard Deviation
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
A.H. — every other hour
EMBX — endometrial biopsy
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy
IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual
DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
ROM — Range Of Motion
CHG — Change
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
FWD — Forward
FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
BRP — Bathroom Privileges
LCX — Left Circumflex Artery
CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation
HCO3 — Bicarbonate
SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
S/P — Status Post
BRBPR — Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
NKA — No Known Allergies
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
T-AX — temperature, axillary

CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar
AD — Right Ear
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
H/OPI — history of the present illness
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
WDL — Within Defined Limits
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
WHO — World Health Organization
POA — Power Of Attorney
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
RFP — Request For Proposal
CAOX4 — Conscious
CGI — Clinical Global Impression
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
QC — Quality Control
FX — Fracture
I131 — iodine-131
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
CBC — Complete Blood Count
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
Q.N. — every night
RFQ — Request For Quotation
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center
VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
AKA — Also Know As
— — negative
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
F→N — finger-to-nose test
WRD — word
IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
H&P — history and physical examination
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
FHS — Fetal heart sound
PMH — Past Medical History
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)

HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
IV — Intravenous
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
I125 — the 125 molecular
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
A/W — alive and well
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
BO — bowel open
ISQ — In Status Quo
CV — Curriculum Vitae
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
MAE — Moves All Extremities
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3
UDS — Urine Drug Screen
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
I123 — the 123 molecular
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
CST — Contraction Stress Test
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
AP — Accounts Payable
DOA — dead on arrival
PHX — Past History
SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
ACQ — Acquisition
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
IOP — intra-orifice pressure
CV — Cardiovascular
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
ADMTG — Admitting
NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
SMA-7 — serum metabolic assay
NCP — Nursing Care Plan

YR — Years old
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
HOTN — Hypotension
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis
PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
EVD — External Ventricular Drain
GI — Gastrointestinal
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm
GASTROE — Gastroenterology
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
ADL — activity of daily living
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
FISH — Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
IVII — IV insulin infusion
CRBS/MEDICAL — Center for Research in Biological Structure/Medical
AS — Aortic Stenosis
AM — Ante Meridian
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
RESP — Respiratory
RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
BD — twice a day
AMP — Ampere
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care

LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
OD — Overdraft
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
PT. — patient
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
DOD — United States Department of Defense
CC — Chief Complaint
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
QS — every shift
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
CNS — Central Nervous System
GR — Grain
NL — Normal
CR — Creatinine
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
ER — Emergency Room
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
GPL — George Palade Laboratories
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter
DX — Diagnosis
PA — Physician Assistant
COA — Chart Of Accounts
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
NSS — Normal Saline Solution
PPTL — Postoperative Postpartum Tubal Ligation
MAR — Medication Administration Record
ME — Medical Examiner
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
CO — Carbon Monoxide
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block

FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
AEB — As Evidenced By
MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
TBC — Tuberculosis
BX — Biopsy
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
SYS — System
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
NGTD — Negative to Date
INT — Internal
ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
ISS — Injury Severity Score
HGB — Hemoglobin
CCU — Coronary Care Unit
SDS — Safety Data Sheet
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
BLDG — Building
WCC — White Cell Count
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
BNO — Bowel Not Open
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
ATB — antibiotic
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
GU — Genitourinary
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
RBC — Red Blood Cell
MED — Medical
DEPT — Department
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
TPA — Third Party Administrator
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
ASX — Asymptomatic
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
MG — Magnesium
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
SOS — if needed
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
AU — Auris unitas

COM MED — Community Medicine
AMA — American Medical Association
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished
ECHO — Echocardiogram
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
AFB — Aflatoxin B
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
NM — Nanometer
FTA-ABS — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption Test
FDA — Food Drug Administration
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
QS — Quantity Sufficient
ICCE — Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
TB — Tuberculosis
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
AU — Both Ears
APPY — Appendectomy
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
BP — Blood Pressure
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
DCF — Data Clarification Form
INFO — Information
DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
AED — Automated external defibrillator
ETOH — Ethanol
CRO — Contract Research Organization
DL — Deciliter
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
HBD — Has Been Drinking
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse

ARF — Acute Renal Failure
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)
KG — Kilogram
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
NP — Nurse Practitioner
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
MD — Doctor of Medicine
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
NACL — Sodium Chloride
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
BILAT — Bilateral
BMI — Body Mass Index
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
LAB — Laboratory
LFT — Liver Function Test
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
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
RM — Room
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
OSH — Outside Hospital
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
L&D — Labor and Delivery
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia
ALT — Alanine Transaminase
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
CA — Calcium
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
MSO4 — morphine sulfate
D — Day
AUX — Auxiliary
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
AMA — Against Medical Advice
INST — Institute
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
DEL — Delivery
HPF — High-Power Field
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss

ED — Emergency Department
IM — Intramuscular
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
HPI — History of Present Illness
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
ABCD — asymmetry, borders, color, diameter
SPEC — Special
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
APPT — Appointment
INH — Isoniazid
DZ — Disease
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
GSW — GunShot Wound
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
DIV — Division
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
DME — Durable Medical Equipment
OPD — Outpatient Department
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
SVC — Service
OT — Occupational Therapy
HOB — Head of Bed
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
BS — Blood Sugar
I&O — Intake & Output
HSA — Health Savings Account
QUAL — Quality
CHOL — Cholesterol
CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
DSG — Dressing
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
PT — Physical Therapy
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
PROF — Professor
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
CHE — Cholinesterase
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
ANTHRO — Anthropology
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
SQL — Structured Query Language
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SUSP — Suspension
ADM — Admission
AER — auditory-evoked response
ARG — Arginine
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
HI — Homicidal Ideation
UNG — OINtment
IT — Intrathecal
HSKPG — Housekeeping
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
OZ — Ounce
DOL — United States Department of Labor
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
EXEC — Executive
HCT — Hematocrit
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
MN — Midnight
RLE — Right Lower Extremity
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
RR — Respiratory Rate
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
EMG — Electromyogram
SCI — Science
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
LOS — Length of Stay
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
CHO — Carbohydrate
H — Hour

OOB — Out of Bed
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
MGR — Manager
EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
SUPT — Superintendent
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
MPO — Myeloperoxidase
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
CRF — Case Report Form
ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
PLCMT — Placement
MONO-DI — monochorionic-diamniotic twins
XRT — Radiotherapy
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
UR — Utilization Review
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
MOL — Mole
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
Y — Tyrosine
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
RFT — Renal Function Test
A — Alanine
L — Liter
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
FHX — Family History
PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
C/O — Complains Of
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
SUPP — Support
UNK — Unknown
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
TF — transfer
RTS — Revised Trauma Score

QTC — QT interval corrected for heart rate
CHEM — Chemistry
NA — Not Applicable
GEN — General Motors
CONT — Continue
REG — Regular
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
VIRO — Virology
/S — without
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
OHD — Organic Heart Disease
ATC — Around The Clock
NFR — Not for Resuscitation
HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
SS — Social Services
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
MISC — Miscellaneous
OFC — Office
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
HOSP — Hospital
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
CO — Cardiac Output
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
QT — Quart
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
POST — Posterior
RTW — Return To Work
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
HHS — Health and Human Services Department
AFL — Atrial Flutter
GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
PRIN — Principal
AF — afebrile
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
HX — History
MVC — Motor Vehicle Crash
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease

AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
NRB — non-rebreather mask
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
MCG — micrograms
LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
COI — Conflict Of Interest
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
GTT — Drop
REP — Representative
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
D/C — Discontinue
IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
HTN — Hypertension
AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
DOI — Date of Injury
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
BSA — Body Surface Area
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
AG — Antigen
TLC — Total Lung Capacity
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
FU — Follow-Up
MIN — Minimum
BSL — Blood Sugar Level
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
HD — High Density
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
CAPS — Capsule
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
UC — Ulcerative Colitis
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
VAG — Vaginal
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
INR — International Normalization Ratio
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
BL TIME — bleeding time
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test

ASP — Aspartic Acid
M — Male
# — Number
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney
PCN — Penicillin
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
ACS — American Cancer Society
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa
ADA — American Dental Association
PO — By Mouth
LUE — Left Upper Extremity
TRP — Tryptophan
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
TV — Television
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
H2O — Water (vapor)
USPS — United States Postal Services
NEG — NEGative
ACH — Acetylcholine
AR — Accounts Receivable
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
O2 — Oxygen
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
CAG — Coronary Angiography
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
GP — General Practitioner
CBD — Common Bile Duct
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
HS — High School
GPA — Grade Point Average
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
TECHNO — Technology
@ — at
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
NA — Not Available
M — Million
EDC — Electronic Data Capture
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma

DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
PROMO — Promotional material
D5W — 5% dextrose/water
CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
NO — Nitric Oxide
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
SUPR — Supervisor
SCR — Serum Creatinine
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
BID — Twice A Day
MAX — Maximum
POD — Postoperative Day
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor
BUS — Business
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
LAT — Lateral
I&D — Incision and Drainage
BSL — Biosafety Level
AMT — Amount
LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
SGT — Sergeant
PROG — Program
TL — Tubal Ligation
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
MIN — Minute
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
BIL — Bilateral
BUC — buccal
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
FA — Fatty Acid
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
CME — Continuing Medical Education
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
PROC — Process
HEMA — hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
BMA — British Medical Association
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
BNC — bladder neck contracture
BCX — Blood Culture

BPD — Biparietal Diameter
HR — Heart Rate
GH — Growth Hormone
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
AHA — American Hospital Association
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
Q.O.D. — every other day
PROJ — Project
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
BDL — below detectable level/limit
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
EVAL — evaluation
AF — Amniotic Fluid
MJ — Megajoule
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
MATH — Mathematics
NB — Newborn
BILI — Bilirubin
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
QT — cardiac output
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
MAINT — Maintenance
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
RN — Registered Nurse
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
STD — sexually transmitted disease
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
H/O — History of
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
QAM — Every morning
2.0 MG — 2 mg
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection
PHI — Protected Health Information
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
TBS — Tablespoon
BA — Bachelor of Arts
BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
MVI — Multivitamin
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy

SUPP — suppository
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins
SOB — Short of breath
ULN — upper limit of normal
HBA — Hemoglobin A
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
PED — Pediatric
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
C — Centigrade
AVG — Average Voltage Gain
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")
WMA — World Medical Association
PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
PET — positron emission tomography
FBC — Full Blood Count
INF — Inferior
MR — Mental Retardation
WT — Weight
HLTH — Health
LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
TWE — Tap Water Enema
COLL — Collect
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
KCL — Potassium Chloride
APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
EF — Ejection Fraction
TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
ETOH — Alcohol
MCH — Master of Surgery
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
AGA — appropriate for gestational age
CHB — Complete Heart Block
AAD — Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury

LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery
ACT-D — actinomycin-D
CHR — Chronic
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
FIN — Finance
SOC — Social
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
F/U — Follow-Up
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
TWA — Time Weighted Averages
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
MKTG — Marketing
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
IRB — Institutional Review Board
EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
DSP — Digital Signal Processor
MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
NG — Nanogram
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
D/L — dislocation
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
AMP — Ampule
CDW — Collision Damage Waiver
E — Ecstasy
NYHA — New York Heart Association
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
C — Celsius
HDU — High Dependency Unit
PLN — Plan
ADV — Advisory
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
P — Pressure
OTD — out the door (discharged
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
CI — Cardiac Index
IPM — Integrated Pest Management
FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
RES — Research
PMH — perimesencephalic subarachnoid hemorrhage
PROD — Produce
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
PIN — Personal Identification Number
DCH — Diploma in Child Health

S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
CE — Continuing Education
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
LBP — Low Back Pain
OR — Operating Room
R — Right
DEV — Development
LSB — Left Sternal Border
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
MECH — Mechanic
PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content
ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
SAST — Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase
A.P. — before a meal
OINT — ointment
CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
PDC — Professional Development Center
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
BMD — Bone Mineral Density
SL — Sublingual
TLS — Transport Layer Security
WB — Whole Blood
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
PE — Pleural Effusion
PUR — Purchasing
PTL — preterm labor
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
CC — Cubic Centimeter
PIV — peripheral intravenous
OPR — Operator
PR — Per Rectum
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
AHA — American Heart Association
CIRC — Circulation
OS — Oculus Sinister
STM — Short Term Memory
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
PX — Prognosis

O/E — On Examination
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome
CA — Carcinoma
CK — Creatine Kinase
T&C — Type and Cross
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
CR — Chromium
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
BLD — Blood
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
BWX — bite-wing x-ray
HB — Hemoglobin
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Q2H — every two hours
TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast
PC — After Meals
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
FEIN — Federal Employer Identification Number
P.R. — per rectum
SFA — Superficial Femoral Artery
LDW — Last Day Worked
FBE — Full Blood Examination
DA — Dopamine
IU — International Unit
CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
RT — Radiation Therapy
A — Artery
DB HL — decibels hearing loss
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
ETT — Endotracheal tube
UE — Upper Extremity
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
DD — Differential Diagnosis
VOL — Volume
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
L — Left
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
VSA — vital signs absent
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
RT — Reverse Transcription
BR — Bathroom
MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement

GYN — Gynecology
CAD — Computer-Aided Design
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
MI — Myocardial Infarction
INV — Inventory
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
ORG — Organization
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
IBW — Ideal Body Weight
PIO — Public Information Office
BPP — Biophysical Profile
DC — Discharge
JR — Junior
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
LN — Lymph Node
VOD — vision right eye
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
RTC — Return To Clinic
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
RX — Treatment
CX — microbiological culture
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
GXT — graded exercise test
RIS — Radiology Information System
OTTR — Organ Transplant Tracking Record
FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
WLE — Wide Local Excision
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis
RUE — Right Upper Extremity
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
SQ — Subcutaneous
S/S — Signs and Symptoms
LY — lymphocytes
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
SAB — Spontaneous Abortion

FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
PTX — PneumoThorax
X/7 — x number of days
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
LB — Pound
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
PSH — Past medical history
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
LE — Lower Extremity
DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
TSP — Teaspoon
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
HR — Hour
ABW — Actual Body Weight
FJ — Financial Journal
PYRL — Payroll
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
M.D. — Doctorate Of Medicine
RA — Room Air
TEL — Telephone
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
PREP — Preparation
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
XT — Exotropia
PNB — Pulseless Not Breathing
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score
TTO — To Take Out
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
PRO — Protein
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
CL — Clearance
TIW — three times a week

IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
ENGR — Engineer
YO — years old
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
GRAD — Graduate
RXN — Reaction
WY — Way
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
FBS — fasting blood sugar
US — Ultrasound
UBW — Usual Body Weight
QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
BG — Blood Glucose
MDVL — Mandeville
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
GTTS — guttae (drops
ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
MOL — Molecule
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
VET — Veteran
TM — Tympanic Membrane
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
QOD — Every Other Day
AE — Adverse Event
MT — Mountain
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
PT — Prothrombin Time
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
HSG — Housing
FTT — Failure To Thrive
DDNS — Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences
STG — Short Term Goal
ADA — American Diabetes Association
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
ANT — Anterior
HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
AX — Axis

PAT — patient
SH — Social History
ECV — External Cephalic Version
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
SOM — School of Medicine
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
PH.D. — Doctorate Of Philosophy
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce
ASN — Asparagine
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
VO — Verbal Order
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
KUB — Kidney
DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
BA — Barium
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
NOF — Neck Of Femur
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
HM — hispanic male
FRCS — Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
MIN — Minority
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
GOK — God Only Knows
CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
WF — White Female
KOR — keep open rate
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
PSYCHT — Psychologist
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema
G — Gram (g)
OD — Once Daily
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
IOL — Intraocular Lens
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
BS MB — Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine

PSYCH — psychiatry
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
OCC — occasional
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
ACR — albumin:creatinine ratio
SOOB — sitting out of bed
SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width
DIL — Dilute
SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
AGC — atypical glandular cells
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
N — Nitrogen
BI — Brain Injury
NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
Q.I.D — Four times a day
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
TBSP — Tablespoon
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
W — White
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
DC — discontinue
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
NGT — NasoGastric Tube
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
IG — Immune Globulin
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
CYN — Canyon
P — Pulse
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse
W/C — Wheelchair
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
LLE — left lower extremity
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
XR — X-Ray
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
VPA — Valproic Acid
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
BSX — B-symptoms

LAO — Left Anterior Oblique
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular
GLU — Glutamic Acid
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center
WTR — Water
ER — Estrogen Receptor
POS — Positive
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
RD — Registered Dietician
DRSG — Dressing
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
USS — ultrasound scan
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
DIU — Death in Utero
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
EXT — Extract
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
OP — Office of the President
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
MB CHB — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
EMS — Emergency medical service
CPD — Continuous Professional Development
EOA — Esophageal Obturator Airway
YR — Year
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
FL — Floor
DNI — Do Not Intubate
TRLR — Trailer
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
UBC — Uniform Building Code
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
FH — Family History
EPO — Erythropoietin
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan
OD — Oculus Dexter
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate
CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
AOM — Acute Otitis Media

NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
HCRP — Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
LI — Lithium
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
ABD — Abdomen
HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
A.M. — before noon
BE — Barium Enema
LFTS — Liver Function Test
LLL — left lower lobectomy
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
PPV — Positive Pressure Ventilation
FBG — fasting blood glucose
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
CX — Cervix
ICS — Intercostal Space
LAD — Left Anterior Descending
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
BASO — Basophil
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
PG — Picogram
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
TLV — Type-Length-Value
HS — hours of sleep(bedtime)
HCV — hepatitis C virus
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
CA — Cancer
HT — Heights
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure
DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
FT — foot (unit of length)
ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
MR — Mitral Regurgitation
SECY — secretary
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
SEGA — Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
LP — Lumbar Puncture
NPO — Nil Per Os
COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
CF — Complement Fixation
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
H — Hydrogen
N — Asparagine
HOPI — History of Present Illness
NS — Normal Saline (IV)
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
RPT — Repeat
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
BM — Bowel Movement
CXR — Chest X-Ray
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
QD — quaque die (every day)
LIC — License
PRBC — packed red blood cells
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
NG — Nasogastric
MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association
CC — cum cibo (with food)
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
RH — Rhesus factor
TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
ET — Endotracheal
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
AUD — Audit
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed
ERG — Electroretinogram
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
AC — Anterior Chamber
UTIL — Utilities
RCVG — Receiving
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
ABN — Abnormal
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine

E — Epinephrine
PUL — Pulmonary
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
Q.A.D. — every other day
ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
SLI — Supplemental Liability Insurance
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
PG — Postgraduate
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified
A&W — Alive and Well
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
PBF — Peripheral Blood Film
MSO — Management Services Officer
GERI — Geriatrics
IE — Infective Endocarditis
LOA — Left Occipitoanterior
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
FLEX — flexion
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
CP — Chest Pain
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
LLC — Long Leg Cast
LOM — Limitation of Motion
HBP — High Blood Pressure
CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
TKO — To Keep Open
AD — auris dextra
PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
FF — Fat Free
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
B.I.D — twice a day
IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
GC — gonorrhea
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain

OJ — Orange Juice
POSTDOC — Postdoctoral
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
L — Leucine
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
Q8H — Every 8 hours
TRF — Transfer
LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
AA — Alcoholics Anonymous
PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
ACEI — angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
ID — Infectious Disease
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
HS — hours of sleep
BR — Bedrest
EPI — Epinephrine
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
PE — Physical Examination
LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
OS — Overall Survival
CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution
PHE — Phenylalanine
NWB — non-weight bearing
SCH — School
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
KI — Potassium Iodide
IHC — Immunohistochemistry
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
CD — Chemical Dependency
BPPV — benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
ALS — Advanced Life Support
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
EMP — Employee
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
FFP — fresh frozen plasma

Y/O — years old
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
LLQ — left lower quadrant
NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program
BS — Bowel Sounds
PRKG — Parking
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen
ABVD — Doxorubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
TT — Thrombin Time
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
IPPB — intermittent positive pressure breathing
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
WK — Week
PE — Physical Education
FDTN — Foundation
OP — Outpatient
M — Methionine
A — Adenosine
PE — pulmonary embolus
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
CUSTDN — Custodian
ALI — Acute Lung Injury
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
K — Potassium
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy
DOL — Day of Life
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
REV — Review
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
CIRC — Circumcision
MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
RV — Right Ventricle
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease
NM — Nuclear Medicine

CM — Chirurgiae Magister
SHOB — shortness of breath
PT — Patient
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
GTT — Guttae
AD LIB — As desired
NB — note well (please pay attention)
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
CS — Cesium
BE — Base Excess
ANTI-RNP — antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
EOM — Extraocular muscle
DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
AK — Actinic Keratosis
INTL — International
W — Tryptophan
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
PLT — Platelet
KCAL — kilocalories
MSBOS — Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule
T — tablespoon
CK — Check
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
REP — Repeat
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
PSI — Pneumonia Severity Index
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
REQ — Request
ENT — Ear nose and throat
IB — Investigator's Brochure
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure
OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
CAL — Calorie
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
OV — Office Visit
U — University
AS — Arsenic
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
# — Fracture
LOX — Liquid Oxygen

DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
SQL-DSE — Structured Query Language for Departmental Support Environment
DES — diethyl sulphate
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
PLCY — Policy
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
TRNG — Training
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
PACU — Post Anesthesia Care Unit
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
F — Female
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein
IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A
DAW — Dispense As Written
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
BMS — Bare Metal Stent
DRPLA — Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
TVC — True Vocal Cord
MIN A — minimum assist
ID — IDentifier
CL — Contact Lens
BIB — Brought In By
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
ISH — Isolated Systolic Hypertension
NSE — neuron-specific enolase
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
HVPO — High Value Purchase Orders
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
DIR — Directory
GLU — glucose
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
PATHO — Pathology
CAT — Cataract

MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
NTG — Nitroglycerin
VOC — Vocational
NNICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
START — Screening Tool to Alert doctors to Right Treatment
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
THER — Therapy
IVU — Intravenous Urogram
STI — sexually transmitted infection
WBC — White blood cells
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
HSC — Health and Social Care
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
2° — secondary
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
THR — Threonine
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
DCG — dacryocystogram
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
MOD — Modified
AJ — Ankle Jerk
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
MS — Mitral Stenosis
CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
ISMN — Isosorbide Mononitrate
R — Roentgen
ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
TAB — Tablet
NVS — neurovascular status
HA — Headache
NE — Norepinephrine
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.
PD — Per Diem
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher

AC — Area Code
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
FL — Femur Length
TEMP — Temperature
TUR — Transurethral Resection
NAS — No Added Salt
VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
OD — OverDose
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
AT-III — antithrombin III
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
Q — Glutamine
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
MSE — Mental Status Examination
WS — Williams Syndrome
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
LYS — Lysine
S4 — fourth heart sound
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
P.C. — after meals
RX — prescriptions
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
CCK — Cholecystokinin
OP — Osteoporosis
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
T — Temperature
LGA — large for gestational age
R — Arginine
DIB — Dead in Bed
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project
HEME — Hemorrhage
CCU — Critical Care Unit
EVF — erythrocyte volume fraction
IDC — Indirect Costs
ICG — Indocyanine Green
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
FL — Fluid
IDL — intermediate-density lipoprotein
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
A.A. — of each
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
MP — Metacarpophalangeal

LG — Large
GN — Glomerulonephritis
SZ — Seizure
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
OHC — Occupational Health Center
TPR — Temperature Pulse Respirations
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat
BRB — Bright Red Blood
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
NES — Not Elsewhere Specified
PECS — picture exchange communication system
B — Black
RA — Right Atrium
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
S — Serine
SOL — Solution
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
CFR — Case Fatality Rate
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
D — Distance
CR — Complete Remission
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
GBC — gallbladder carcinoma
IVP — Intravenous Push
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
BCP — Birth Control Pill
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
UUS — upper uterine segment
RSB — Right Sternal Border
T.D.S. — three times a day
BKSTR — Bookstore
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
HGV — Hepatitis G Virus
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
CNSLR — Counselor
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
MR — Modified Release
AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
HD — Hemodialysis

VS — vital signs
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
AB — Antibody
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
BW — Birth Weight
STOPP — Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions
LMD — Local Medical Doctor
LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
BKA — below-the-knee amputation
CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
HIM — Health Information Management
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
MLC — Midline Catheter
MTX — Methotrexate
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
NO. — Number
CT — Calcitonin
A-V — ArterioVenous
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
UG — Undergraduate
D/C — Discharge
COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
SB — Small Bowel
A.C. — before a meal
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
AE — Above Elbow
EXT — Extremities
PPD — Postpartum Depression
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
A/O — Alert and Oriented
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
GGT — L-gamma-glutamyl transferase
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
GU — Gastric Ulcer
HBV — hepatitis B virus

BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
TBT — Tracheal bronchial toilet
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
LD — Lead
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
CRYO-AHF — cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor
PR — Progesterone Receptor
CATH — Catheter
IQCODE — Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
OM — every morning
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
PI — Protease Inhibitor
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis
EDTA — ethylene-diamine-tetraacetic acid
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution
R/T — Related To
A&O — Aware and Oriented
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
HAZ — Hazard
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
CABA — Complaints Of
GMP — guanosine monophosphate
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
EXAM — Examination
POP — Plaster of Paris
AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health
CAO — conscious alert and oriented
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
PK — Pharmacokinetics
INJ — injection
EXT — Extension Shelf
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
IC — Intracardiac
TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
H — Histidine
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
ETMF — Electronic Trial Master File
3TC — Lamivudine
BD — bis di twice daily
PRL — Prolactin
LIB — Libra
CVA — Costovertebral Angle

BM — Bachelor of Medicine
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid
HPI — history of the present illness
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
HF — Heart Failure
PE — Pulmonary Edema
AUDIO — Audiology
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
AM — After Morning
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
LAC — Long Arm Cast
GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
LEU — Leucine
DDI — Didanosine
GROUNDSKPR — Groundskeeper
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
SDV — Source Document Verification
NVDC — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
D25 — 25% dextrose injections
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
IDL — Intermediate Density Lipoprotein
DDAVP — Desmopressin Acetate
LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
OE — Otitis Externa
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
ST — Speech Therapy
FLAIR — fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging
SERV — Service
EQ — Equipment
PBX — probiotics
SA — Salvation Army
HPF — high power field
TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
DR — dram
DEN — Doctor's Educational Need
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
A — Assessment
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation

HT — Hypertension
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
TG — Triglyceride
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
UOP — Urinary Output
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
AFA — Advanced First Aid
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System
PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
RPT — Report
OPPT — Oriented to Person, Place, and Time
BSC — bedside commode
PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram
PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
DIA — Digital Image Analysis
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
HHO2 — high humidity oxygen
FLA-ABS — fluorescent antibody absorption test
AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
ACB — aortocoronary bypass
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
HB — Heart Block
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
LA — Left Atrium
BSI — Bodily Substance Isolation
MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
ANGIO — angiogram
PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
OPG — Ocular Plethysmography
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
K — cornea
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease

MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
AP — alkaline phosphatase
PX — Physical Examination
LPP — Lichen Planopilaris
PI — Present Illness
PPI — Proton Pump Inhibitor
ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
GB — Gallbladder
RD — Retinal Detachment
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
COMP — Compound
IIEF — International Index of Erectile Function
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
NNT — Number needed to Treat
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
EMER — Emergency
CMV IGG — cytomegalovirus IGG
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
AI — Association Index
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
SR — Slow Release
NA — No Answer
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
BMJ — British Medical Journal
NSA — no significant abnormality
HEP — hepatitis
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
X/12 — x number of months
SG — Specific Gravity
INH — Inhalation
EXC — Excision
IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
LS — Lumbosacral
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
SPR — Specialist registrar (UK)
EFWC — electrolyte-free water clearance
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
H.S. — at bedtime

SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
UPJ — Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
NT — Nuchal Translucency
VA — Visual Acuity
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners
TTR — Transthyretin
GA — Gestational Age
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
OD — eye doctor
VLY — Valley
CTG — Cardiotocograph
INSTL — Install
ADJ — Adjunct
AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
MEDS — Medication
RADS — Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
F — Frequency
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
Δ — change
IN VIVO — within the living
ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
MDE — Major Depressive Episode
CCP — Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide
M&M — morbidity and mortality
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
TRUSP — Transrectal Ultrasound of the Prostate
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
SC — Subcutaneous
AK — Above Knee
BCPS — Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
CV — Color Vision
L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
LAS — Latin American Studies
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
BNF — British National Formulary
GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
VAL — Valine

LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
SA — Sinoatrial
LYTES — Electrolytes
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal
NOCT — night
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
HTVD — hypertensive vascular disease
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
QM — Quality Management
HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
IF — Immunofluorescence
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome
WNL — Will Not Listen
BW — Body Weight
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
I — Isoleucine
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
MATL — Material
NDC — National Drug Code
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
AD. — right ear
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
FHT — fetal heart tone
RR — Recovery Room
DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
RIF — Rifampin
POCT — point-of-care test
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
Q.V. — which see
ER — External Relations
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
RV — Residual Volume
V — Valine
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
TTP — Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
EMU — Early Morning Urine
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
L&A — Light And Accommodation
DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence
HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
HP — hot packs
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine

R — Respirations
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
NGB — neurogenic bladder
CTAP — CT during arterial portography
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
MOM — multiples of the median
AHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
PTA — Prior To Arrival
NVA — near visual acuity
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
FM — Fetal Movement
MMEFR — Maximal Mid-Expiratory Flow Rate
AC — ante cibum (before food)
CRH — corticotropin-releasing hormone
ASS — assessment
DS — Down syndrome
HL — Hearing Level
INC — Incomplete
RVF — Right Ventricular Failure
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
ICF — Informed Consent Form
SHX — surgical history
OSM — osmolarity
IR — Insulin Resistance
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentrate
MLC — Mixed Lymphocyte Culture
CT — chest tube
BRATY — another version of the BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast, yogurt
UR — Urine
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
TME — Total Mesorectal Excision
SN — Skilled Nursing
IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
CT SCAN — computer-assisted tomography
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
OB — obstetrics
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
NNBT — Nelson Baker tube
DXR — Digital X-Ray Radiogrammetry
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent

A/B — acid-base ratio
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
CKMB — creatinine kinase myocardial band
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
NK — Natural Killer
BLS — Basic life support
DSA — digital subtraction angiography
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
P.M. — Afternoon
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator
ECI — febris e causa ignota
GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate
COM — Community
CORP — Corporate
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
OP — Operational
EOB — Edge of Bed
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
LUL — Left Upper Lobe
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway
K — Lysine
MELD — model for end-stage liver disease
UA — Urinalysis
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
MUSK — muscle-specific receptor tyrosine kinase
PARA — paralysis
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
DRESS — Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
PTU — Propylthiouracil
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
CTA — Computed Tomography Angiography (medical imaging)
CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
NT — NasoTracheal
CDP — Career Development Program
QHS — quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
ILE — Isoleucine
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction
MOD — moderate dysplasia
BL TY — blood type
MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
CH — congenital hypothyroidism
AP — Apical Pulse
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex

FUO — fever of unknown origin
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node
PKU — Phenylketonuria
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
VD — Venereal Disease
WN — Well Nourished
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
CT — Count
IND — Industry
TRANS — Transport
RTV — Ritonavir
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
AED — Antiepileptic Drug
DOC — Document
IC — Immune Complex
PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
TA — Teaching Assistant
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air
CYS — Cysteine
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
SUSAR — Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reactions
REC — Recreation (ground)
O — Observation
ARR — Absolute Risk Reduction
NSAIDS — non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
L — Litre
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
TOL — trial of labor
CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
WR — Writer
KM — Michaelis constant
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
FREQ — Frequency
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
S/A — sugar and acetone
STRKPR — Storekeeper
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
AL — auris laeva
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
VC — Vital Capacity (lung Function)
GT — gastrostomy
BBB L — left bundle branch block

ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
T&H — type and hold
DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
T — teaspoon
GM — Gram
PTD — Permanent Total Disability
APR — Abdominoperineal Resection
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
BC — Blood Culture
AZT — azidothymidine
LOT — Lotion
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
PREP — Prepare
IMB — intermenstrual bleed
SER — Serine
ITP — idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
TMF — Trial Master File
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
ACR — American College of Radiology
ABD — abduction
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
NSTEMI — non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase
JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
NM — Neuromuscular
OBL — OBLique
WM — White Male
PNV — prenatal vitamin
HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
NUC — Nuclear
CREAT — Creatinine
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
DILI — drug-induced liver injury
ITU — Intensive Treatment Unit
TC — Total Cholesterol
EST — Electroshock Therapy
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus
SE — Sales Engineer
DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
ICAS — Independent Complaints Advocacy Services
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
LPSOE — Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
NST — Non-Stress Test
PPT — Precipitate
CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo
FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
RRD — Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
TXP — transport
VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
OD — omni die (every day)
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
ACL — anticardiolipin
FOF — Found on Floor
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
O&P — Ova & Parasites
HUM — Human
HND — hemolytic disease of the newborn
HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
EDH — epidural hematoma
NKFA — No Known Food Allergies
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
E — Glutamic acid
STAT — Statistical
PM — Post Meridiem
FES04 — iron sulfate
HRCT — High-resolution computed tomography
T.I.D. — three times a day
PHYCS — Physics
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
SAC — Short Arm Cast
EAC — External Auditory Canal
NV — near vision
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
IVUS — Intravascular Ultrasound
USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
MATS — Military Air Transport Service
OD — Occupational Disease
ACHE — acetylcholine esterase
BMC — Bone Mineral Content
FLK — funny-looking kid
MV — Minute Volume
PAO — Peak Acid Output
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
NED — no evidence of disease
SOM — Serous Otitis Media

TAH-BSO — total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
CSR — Customer Service Request
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease
ENG — electronystagmography
ICD-10 — International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision
PRA — Plasma Renin Activity
PHIL — Philosophy
CHT — congenital hypothyroidism
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine
K — Kilometer
BBA — bilateral breast augmentation
P.V. — per vagina
TMT — Treadmill Test
FB — Foreign Body
DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
SMO — Site Management Organization
TGV — transposition of the great vessels
NLP — No Light Perception (Ophthalmic)
FFPHM — Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
INSP — Inspector
ABC — Abacavir
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
PP — Postprandial
GA — General Accounting
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
# — pounds
UNEX — University Extension
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
DCSSC — diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test
PSC — Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (liver disease)
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
CCE — clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
GPI — globus pallidus interna
EMB — Ethambutol
RT — Respiratory Therapy
CB — Ciliary Body
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
FCR — Flexor Carpi Radialis

ID — Intradermal
CLIN — Clinic
AGES CRITERIA — age, grade, extent, size
ETEC — Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli
X/52 — x number of weeks
AUR — Acute Urinary Retention
SERMS — Selective estrogen receptor modulators
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
DKA — Don't Know Anything
OM — omni mane (every morning)
MAOIS — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
BK — Bradykinin
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society
NTT — nasotracheal tube
BUD — Budget
PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
UA — Unstable Angina
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
RCT — randomized controlled trial
CYSTO — Cystoscopy
A — Apical
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
A/A — Affirmative Action
EXT — Extension File
SAN — Sinoatrial Node
PM — Polymyositis
LM — left main coronary artery
SESS — Session
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
RHF — rheumatoid factor
LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
X — Times
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
HIS — Histidine
BFS — Business and Financial Services
TX — Therapy (medical)
T4 — Thyroxine
NVD — nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
ACCU — Acute Coronary Care Unit
GGS — Gastrografin swallow
PA — posteroanterior
LASIK — laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (eye surgery)
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
DDH — developmental hip dysplasia
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
WPC — washed packed cells

KOH — potassium hydroxide
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
CLARE — Contact lens acute red eye
WBI — Whole Bowel Irrigation
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
T/F — transfer
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
PD — Postural Drainage
ROM — rupture of membranes
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
FD — Fatal Dose
Q3H — every three hours
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
SI OP. SIT — if needed
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
NASH — Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
O/N — Overnight
NON REP. — do not repeat
UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter
AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
# — gauge
SX — syndrome X
COLL — COLLege
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
DQ — developmental quotient
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
PX — Pneumothorax
ACC — Accommodation
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
CVID — Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders
FNAC — fine-needle aspiration cytology
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
O.U. — both eyes
COSHH — Committee on Substances Hazardous to Health
BT — Bleeding Time
FOB — Foot of Bed, father of baby
LAS — Lymphadenopathy Syndrome
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
T3 — Triiodothyronine
PLAT — tissue plasminogen activator

ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
MTCT — mother-to-child transmission
MSR — Medical Science Research
MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
KO — Keep Open
JSOE — Jacob's School of Engineering
ELECT — Electric
NSTEMI — non ST Segment Myocardial Infarction
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
PER VAG — per vagina
PC — post cibum (after food)
MS — Morphine Sulphate
QN — Every night
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
STREPTO. — Streptococcus
ANC — absolute neutrophils count
BRAO — Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
RT — Route
PEX — Plasma Exchange
CCDC — Consultant in Communicable Disease Control
DMT — Dimethyltryptamine
LL — Lower Level
ZN — Zinc
PROCTO — Proctoscopy
FMRP — fragile X mental retardation protein
RVT — Renal Vein Thrombosis
GPCL — gas permeable contact lens
HLHS — Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
VRSA — Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
PERLA — pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodations
HRV — BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
DW — dextrose in water
WKR — WORKER
AIP — Academic Internship Program
VLDL — Very Low Density Lipoprotein
AUD VIS — Audio Visual
IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
HVD — hypertension vascular disease
MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
PPD — Packs Per Day
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
WPW — Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
PZA — Pyrazinamide
LEEP — Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
MM HG — millimetre of mercury
VE — Vaginal Examination
PKA — protein kinase activity
PLIF — Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion

SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
DMR — Diploma in Medical Radiology
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
TBI — total body irradiation
CDFG — California Department of Fish and Game's
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
IGD — Immunoglobulin D
GA — general anaesthetic
MONO-MONO — monochorionic-monoamniotic twins
NOMI — Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
DHF — decompensated heart failure
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
FP — Feature Package
KCCT — Kaolin Cephalin Clotting Time
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)
LIJ — Left Internal Jugular
SO — Superior Oblique
ASW — Approved Social Worker
VRE — vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
FEV1 — forced expiratory volume in one second
HDCV — Human Diploid Cell Vaccine
MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
LT — Left
BRT — Body Restorative Therapy
XE — Xenon
WWI — Walking While Intoxicated (and Fell Over)
HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
S3 — third heart sound
HAE — Hereditary Angioedema
MEN — Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome
EMDA — electromotive drug administration
ADM — administrator
VDSA — Voluntary Data Sharing Agreement
ASSN — Association
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
LASH — left anterior superior hemiblock
HVA — homovanillic acid
EPITH — epithelial
TP — Total Protein
PROG — Prognosis
VS — Versus Simulation
O.U. — each eye
GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
TV — Tidal Volume
MET — Methionine
OR — Odds Ratio

IJ — Internal Jugular
CAT — Computed Axial Tomography
GLN — Glutamine
AV — Atrio-Ventricular (cardiac)
ECON — Economics
EXP — expired
TRALI — transfusion-related acute lung injury
TATTS — tired all the time syndrome
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
LBW — Low Birth Weight
V/S — Vital Signs
LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
TCT — thrombin clotting time
MET — Metabolic Equivalent
ADHR — autosomal-dominant hypophosphatemic rickets
GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
O — objective
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
FC — foley catheter
LR — lateral rectus
CS — Cesarean Section
GVHD — chronic graft-versus-host-disease
BBB — blood–brain barrier
A.A. — amino acids:
FPB — Flexor Pollicis Brevis
SUCCED — succedaneous
FACIL — Facility
DRCPATH — Diploma Royal College of Pathologists
CSF — colony stimulating factor
GMC — General Medical Condition
FTI — Free Thyroxine Index
LTK — Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
MBL — Mannose-Binding Lectin
WS — water-soluble
PRV — Polycythemia Rubra Vera
MID — Multi-Infarct Dementia
P — after
RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
TPR — temperature pulse respiratory
RMO — Responsible Medical Officer
ESV — End-Systolic Volume
S1 — First Heart Sound
CM — Centimetre
S/I — suicidal ideation
VO — Voice Order
LTG — Long Term Goal
NCS — Nerve Conduction Study
KUB — Kidney, Urether and Bladder
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
WCC — Well Child Clinic

AIIRB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
BDI — Beck Depression Inventory
GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
PPH — Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
FIN ADM — Financial Administration
OC — oral contraceptives
PAS — para-aminosalicylic acid
LAP — Laparotomy
VW — Vessel Wall
SNP — Sodium Nitroprusside
LAR — Legally Acceptable Representative
ABE — Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
DDH — developmental dysplasia of the hip joint
CIRC — Circumcision Information Resource Centre
BGAT — Blood Glucose Awareness Training
AQ — Autism Quotient
V/Q — Ventilation/Perfusion
MRCPATH — Member, Royal College of Pathologists
IUGR — intrauterine growth restriction
IFOPAL — Index, Fund Organization, Program, Account, Location
STEC — Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli
ZIFT — Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer
WOI — without incident
P — Post
TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
RFVIIA — recombinant activated factor VIIa
RICE — Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. (For the treatment of certain leg and foot injuries.)
V — Vitreous
EKG — electrocardiogram
RA — Refractory Anemia
CT — Counterterrorism
HSV — Highly Selective Vagotomy
PTC — Pseudotumor Cerebri
PAPP-A — pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A
SI — Sacroiliac Joint
REI — Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
SPECT — Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Technique
PR — by rectum
PERLA — Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
RIMA — Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase Type a
VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
UCRP — University of California Retirement Plan
SNB — Sentinel Node Biopsy
MCL — midclavicular line
CHC — Community Health Council