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

RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
T.S.T.H. — too sick to send home
AMI — acute myocardial infarction
ACTH — Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Mφ — macrophage
D BIL — direct bilirubin
INSTR — Instruct
CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant
CAOX4 — Conscious
IVSS — intravenous soluset
IQ — Intelligence Quotient
R/G/M — rubs/gallops/murmurs
EMBX — endometrial biopsy
N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
LCX — Left Circumflex Artery
G-B SYN — Guillain-Barre syndrome
ACL — Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ligament often torn in knee injuries)
SAPS II — simplified acute physiology score
IX — Investigation
NT-PROBNP — N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
AAOX3 — awake, alert, and oriented, times 3
DOB — Date Of Birth
PCIOL — Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
IOP — intra-orifice pressure
PERRLA — pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
ADMTG — Admitting
C-SSRS — Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
AFO — Ankle-Foot Orthosis
FEV — Forced Expiratory Volume (measure Of Lung Function)
CTA — Clear To Auscultation (medical; lungs)
BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
CBI — Continuous Bladder Irrigation
U&E — urea and electrolytes (blood test)
ADH — Antidiuretic Hormone
IPPV — Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
UAO — Upper Airway Obstruction
OHTN — ocular hypertension
SMA-7 — serum metabolic assay
ASPECTS — Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score
PRA — Panel Reactive Antibody (blood testing)
GPL — George Palade Laboratories
H/A — Headache
ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
KIV — Keep In View
OPS — Operations
AS — Aortic Stenosis
LD50 — Lethal Dose 50 (median concentration of a toxicant that will kill 50% of the test animals within a designated period)
FISH — Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
NISS — New Injury Severity Score

HCO3 — Bicarbonate
IV — Intravenous
DSW — 5% Dextrose in water
ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
BRBPR — Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
PREME — premature infant
PPX — Prophylaxis
BAER — Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
TCDB — Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe
ALL — Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia
AIDS — Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
IVRS/IWRS — Interactive Voice Response System / Interactive Web Response System
EOMI — Extraocular Movements Intact
DICVP — Diplomat, International College of Veterinary Pharmacy
CO2 — Carbon Dioxide
TUIP — Transurethral incision of the prostate
FAMMM SYNDROME — familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome
EVD — External Ventricular Drain
RR — blood pressure measured with a specific sphygmomanometer
TBC — Total Body Crunch: Multiple Injuries
FOOSH — Fall On Outstretched Hand
HLD — Hyperlipidemia
SSN — Social Security Number
LMP — Last Menstrual Period
UTI — Urinary Tract Infection
AFE — Amniotic Fluid Embolism
WRD — word
RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
ASCVD — Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
WHO — World Health Organization
RFQ — Request For Quotation
JVD — Jugular Venous Distention
REEDA — Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation
FIO2 — Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
FTND — Full Term Normal Delivery
NAD — No Acute Distress
BPRS — Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale
HA — Hypertonia arterialis
APTT — activated partial thromboplastin
FEN — Fluids, Electrolytes, Nutrition
ABCD — asymmetry, borders, color, diameter
WBAT — Weight Bearing As Tolerated
BA E — barium enema
AFB — Aflatoxin B
LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
DCP-CAS — Defined Contribution Plan Casual
AD — Right Ear
QC — Quality Control

CRRT — Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
EQVR — Electronic Quality Variance Report
PLOV — painless, progressive loss of vision
CSSD — Central Sterile Supply Department
AER — auditory-evoked response
LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
EAP — Employee Assistance Program
LBBB — Left Bundle Branch Block
ME — Medical Examiner
FTSG — Full Thickness Skin Graft
M&IE — Meals and Incidental Expenses
IPH — Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
KELS — Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills
B/L — Bilateral
DDST — Denver Developmental Screening Test
D DAVP — desamino D-argihine vasopressin
ASX — Asymptomatic
RBC — Red Blood Cell
MG — Magnesium
SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exertion
ROSC — Return of Spontaneous Circulation
ANP — Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
RVOT — Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
LSIL — Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
PA — Physician Assistant
MGSO4 — magnesium sulfate
GSM — Global System for Mobile Communications
DNR — Do Not Resuscitate
ASA — Acetylsalicylic Acid
BMI — Body Mass Index
MB BCH — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
CMT — Cervical Motion Tenderness
PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
CGI — Clinical Global Impression
IM — Intramuscular
STAT — Immediately (from Latin statim)
AML — Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Ψ — psychiatry
CVP — Central Venous Pressure
FHR — Fetal Heart Rate
A-NVH — asymptomatic non-visible haematuria
ECHO — Echocardiogram
HOTN — Hypotension
W/O — Without
AHA — Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
PEEP — positive end expiratory pressure
GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
MEDLINE — Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online
S/P — Status Post
KVO — Keep Vein Open

PJRT — Permanent Junctional Reentrant Tachycardia
TET TOX — tetanus toxoid
CSF — Cerebrospinal Fluid
Q6H — Every 6 Hours
GI — Gastrointestinal
BPM — Beats Per Minute
J-TUBE — jejunostomy tube
IT — Intrathecal
IVF — in vitro fertilization;
NKHHC — NonKetonic Hyperglycemic-Hyperosmolar Coma
AKA — Also Know As
A FLUT — atrial flutter
ā — (a with a bar over it) before
D55% — dextrose
PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
ARF — Acute Renal Failure
BTL — Bilateral Tubal Ligation
NKA — No Known Allergies
Q4H — Every 4 Hours
CV — Curriculum Vitae
DREZ — Dorsal Root Entry Zone
SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
FTE — Full Time Equivalent
Q.M.T. — every month
RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
UVJ — Ureterovesical Junction
RFP — Request For Proposal
TX — Treatment (medical)
APMPPE — Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
CNS — Central Nervous System
CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
ΔΔ — differential diagnosis
H-MOLE — hydatidiform mole
HGB — Hemoglobin
CO — Carbon Monoxide
RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine
LDH — Lactate dehydrogenase
HFPSF — heart failure with preserved systolic function
SALT — Skin-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
BX — Biopsy
CVAT — Costovertebral Angle Tenderness
A — Alanine
PSVT — Paroxysmal Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia
TB — Tuberculosis
PROM — Premature Rupture of Membranes
RBBB — Right Bundle Branch Block
Y — Tyrosine
SBFT — Small Bowel Follow Through
LAHB — Left Anterior Hemiblock

INT — Internal
PPM — parts per million
FWB — Full Weight Bearing
PMH — Past Medical History
MMPI — Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
LUS — Lower Uterine Segment
HCG — Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
LC50 — Lethal Concentration 50
CGA — Contact Guard Assist
ADM — Admission
CBC — Complete Blood Count
NGTD — Negative to Date
GU — Genitourinary
X-AFP — extended alpha-fetoprotein
CIN — Conjunctival Intraepithelial Neoplasia
TIBC — Total Iron Binding Capacity
CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
X/40 — x number of weeks of pregnancy
NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
MCV — Mean Corpuscular Volume
IRA — Individual Retirement Account
REG — Regular
ER — Emergency Room
LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
LVSWI — Left Ventricular Stroke Work Index
H202 — hydrogen peroxide
SS — Social Services
DRG — Diagnosis Related Group
LOL — Little Old Lady
HGSIL — High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
PCR — Polymerase Chain Reaction
C-SECTION — cesarean section
SVD — Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
ORIF — Open Reduction Internal Fixation
BIBA — Brought In By Ambulance
GR — Grain
NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
LTCS — Low Transverse Cesarean Section
ADCC — Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
CPD — Cephalopelvic Disproportion
DI — Diabetes Insipidus
LFT — Liver Function Test
MRI — Magnetic Resonance Imaging
AB — Asthmatic Bronchitis
PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
AP — Accounts Payable
C/W — Consistent With

MDS — Myelodysplastic Syndrome
DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
Q — Quaque (Latin: each, every; used in medical prescriptions)
SAPS III — simplified acute physiology score
PT — Physical Therapy
ITIN — Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
NABS — Normoactive Bowel Sounds
MMEDSCI — Master of Medical Science
OB-GYNE — obstetrics and gynecology
PDF — Portable Document Format (created by Adobe Acrobat)
ICU — Intensive Care Unit
H — Hour
DX — Diagnosis
MN — Midnight
D — Day
AMA — Against Medical Advice
HD — High Density
OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
DMARD — disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
AMP — Ampere
BNP — Brain Natriuretic Peptide
ADR — Adverse Drug Reaction
TKVO — To Keep Vein Open
AM — Ante Meridian
GITS — Gastrointestinal therapeutic system
MC&S — microscopy, culture, and sensitivity
SBO — Small Bowel Obstruction
NP — Nurse Practitioner
LGL — Lown-Ganong-Levine Syndrome
ECC — Endocervical Curettage
DLCO — diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide
CST — Contraction Stress Test
BALT — Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
ACS — American Cancer Society
CR — Creatinine
K CAL — kilocalorie
POST — Posterior
BOOP — Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
HNP — Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
OD — Overdraft
BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
CHE — Cholinesterase
FX — Fracture
AAA — abdominal aortic aneurysm
CA — Calcium
NPH — Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (Insulin)
QS — Quantity Sufficient
BBT — Basal Body Temperature
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)

PERRLAC — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation Consensually
AF — Amniotic Fluid
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Speech
BP — Blood Pressure
H→S — heel-to-shin test
DCF — Data Clarification Form
CC — Chief Complaint
CMML — Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
GH — Growth Hormone
DOA — dead on arrival
OHSP — Occupational Health and Safety Program
LGSIL — Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
B II — Billroth II gastrectomy
DIP — Distal Interphalangeal Predominant
DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide
ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
C-SPINE — Spine, Cervical
SIRS — Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
ADL — activity of daily living
OPD — Outpatient Department
ANTI-U1-RNP — anti-U1-ribonucleoprotein
AF — afebrile
ADA — Adenosine Deaminase
HMO — Health Maintenance Organization
ESBL — extended spectrum beta-lactamase
ACLS — Advanced Cardiac Life Support
TPA — Third Party Administrator
HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
ANA — Antinuclear Antibody
SD — Standard Deviation
DHTR — Delayed Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
CDI — Clostridium Difficile Infection
ABP — Arterial Blood Pressure
TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
CCU — Coronary Care Unit
OT — Occupational Therapy
C1-INH — C1-inhibitor antigenic protein
CO — Cardiac Output
APPT — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
WDL — Within Defined Limits
IRB/IEC — Institutional Review Board / Independent Ethics Committee
RDS — Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ESR — Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
BUN — Blood Urea Nitrogen
RAADP — Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
ED — Emergency Department
UGI — Upper Gastrointestinal
NJT — Nasojejunal Tube
BRP — Bathroom Privileges

DKA — Diabetic Ketoacidosis
HOLEP — Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
VSD — Ventricular Septal Defect
ETOH — Ethanol
VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
IVP — Intravenous Pyelogram
NB — Newborn
HA5 — 5% homatropine
QS — every shift
NPC — Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
GPA — Grade Point Average
ECF — Extracellular Fluid
GSW — GunShot Wound
SVR — Systemic Vascular Resistance
CTS — Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
AEC — Atomic Energy Commission (superseded by ERDA)
SYS — System
ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
DME — Durable Medical Equipment
XRT — Radiotherapy
ACT-D — actinomycin-D
APSGN — Acute Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
DCCV — Direct Current Cardioversion
A.H. — every other hour
KG — Kilogram
FA — Fatty Acid
IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
IVC — Inferior Vena Cava
IRDS — Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
EMG — Electromyogram
RRR — Regular Rate and Rhythm
LABBB — Left Anterior Bundle Branch Block
LAH — Left Anterior Hemiblock
BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate
OR — Operating Room
TNF — Tumor Necrosis Factor
RTA — Renal Tubular Acidosis
SGT — Sergeant
APB — Abductor Pollicis Brevis
D LOCKER — Diving Locker
ACH — Acetylcholine
ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
ALK PHOS — Alkaline Phosphatase
HPF — High-Power Field
VAG — Vaginal
CASPO — Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography
RIF — Right Iliac Fossa Pain
SSRI — Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
COX-3 — cyclooxygenase 3
TBS — Tablespoon

NM — Nanometer
LA/AO — left atrial/aortic
NIPPV — Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
INST — Institute
IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
MED — Medical
CBD — Common Bile Duct
ASCAD — Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease
MVP — Mitral Valve Prolapse
ASCUS — atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
CBG — Corticosteroid Binding Globulin
Q.WK. — weekly
ROM — Range Of Motion
TPA — Tissue Plasminogen Activator
GGT — Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
BPD — Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
CAG — Coronary Angiography
CRO — Contract Research Organization
TLC — Total Lung Capacity
VIN — Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
D5/5 — 5% Dextrose in water
LAB — Laboratory
TNTC — Too Numerous To Count
NSS — Normal Saline Solution
POA — Power Of Attorney
BMA — British Medical Association
NO — Nitric Oxide
INH — Isoniazid
Σ — sigmoidoscopy
ASHD — Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease
OINT — ointment
OU — Oculus Uterque (Both Eyes Together)
STH — Somatotropic Hormone
SIADH — Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
WCC — White Cell Count
LAP — Left Atrial Pressure
FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
DPL — Diagnostic Peritoneal Lavage
H/OPI — history of the present illness
RVSP — Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure
BS — Blood Sugar
ALP — Alkaline Phosphatase
EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
LVOT — Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
CBG — Capillary Blood Gas
ASGUS — atypical squamous glandular cells of undetermined significance
HOCM — Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
RUQ — Right Upper Quadrant
BWX — bite-wing x-ray

UC — Ulcerative Colitis
CPE — Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin
PIO — Public Information Office
ECM — Extracellular Matrix
DNA — Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
DA — Dopamine
AICD — Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
PEA — Pulseless Electrical Activity
SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
R — Right
APACHE II — Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II
AAFB — acid-alcohol fast bacilli
CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
FJ — Financial Journal
PSA — Prostate-Specific Antigen
EDC — Estimated Date of Confinement
BMD — Bone Mineral Density
AFP — Alpha Fetoprotein
TKA — Total Knee Arthroplasty
TAH — Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
RCA — Root Cause Analysis
PCWP — Pulmonary Capillary Wedge Pressure
TPN — Total Parenteral Nutrition
IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
≠ — not equal
L&D — Labor and Delivery
AODM — Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
SAST — Serum Aspartate Aminotransferase
SDTI — Suspected Deep Tissue Injury
GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
IPM — Integrated Pest Management
CGD — Chronic Granulomatous Disease
MVO2 — Myocardial Oxygen Consumption
COTA — Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
QT — Quart
SUBCUT — Subcutaneous
BD — twice a day
ALT — Alanine Aminotransferase
HCL — Hydrochloric Acid
TRP — Tryptophan
VSS — Vital Signs Stable
TV — Television
A&P — Auscultation and Percussion
RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
RM — Room
EF — Ejection Fraction
IRB — Institutional Review Board
AGA — appropriate for gestational age
CMV — Cytomegalovirus
TBC — Tuberculosis

PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
LAT — Lateral
ACR — albumin:creatinine ratio
PVR — Pulmonary Vascular Resistance
EBV — Epstein-Barr virus
PWB — Partial Weight Bearing
TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
AAD — Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea
SUPP — suppository
CRF — Case Report Form
NSAID — Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Q.O.H. — every other hour
PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
AST — Aspartate Aminotransferase
GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
L — Liter
P — Pressure
BSL — Biosafety Level
RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
HHD — Hypertensive Heart Disease
EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
HB% — hemoglobin concentration in gram per deciliter
SCR — Serum Creatinine
HCT — Hematocrit
DSG — Dressing
AG — Antigen
EDAMS — Encephalo-Duro-Arterio-Myo-Synangiosis
NCV — Nerve Conduction Velocity
HBEAG — hepatitis B e antigen
CCB — Calcium Channel Blocker
EXEC — Executive
GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
S-NVH — symptomatic non-visible haematuria
V&P — vagotomy and pyloroplasty
HI — Homicidal Ideation
AED — Automated external defibrillator
INFO — Information
QUAL — Quality
CAP — Community Acquired Pneumonia
RN — Registered Nurse
SLP — Speech Language Pathologist
GARS — Gait Abnormality Rating Scale
FDP — Federal Demonstration Partnership
HBD — Has Been Drinking
IVDU — Intravenous Drug Use
PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
CHG — Change
L-DOPA — levo-dihydroxyphenylalanine
ML — milliliter; 1/1000 liter

NSF — National Sanitation Foundation
MICU — Medical Intensive Care Unit
GP — General Practitioner
L/S SCAN — liver-spleen scan
QA — Center for Quality Assurance in International Education
DL — Deciliter
SX — Surgery
SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
HAZMAT — Hazardous Material
MPV — Mean Platelet Volume
DOD — United States Department of Defense
W — White
EOD — Every Other Day
O — [ō—letter o with overbar]
IPD — Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
A — Artery
TLS — Transport Layer Security
RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
Q.I.D — Four times a day
CR — Chromium
CRT — Capillary Refill Time
I131 — iodine-131
MAOI — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
NACL — Sodium Chloride
AFB — ACID FAST BACILLI
RCA — Right Coronary Artery
DEXA — Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
OP — Office of the President
SVC — Service
AHTR — Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
RAD HYS — radical hysterectomy
HSA — Health Savings Account
MAE — Moves All Extremities
DUB — Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
MOL — Mole
SUV — Standardized Uptake Value
LAR — Low Anterior Resection
DDX — Differential Diagnosis
FNHTR — Febrile Non-Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction
FBC — Full Blood Count
SCI — Science
CH — Chronic Hepatitis
P — Pulse
HVPG — Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient
D5W — 5% dextrose/water
M — Male
— — negative
SDH — Subdural Hematoma
PVA — Polyvinyl Alcohol
MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment

DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
BSA — Body Surface Area
RFI — Request For Information. Sales department shorthand. Special priority when use in conjunction with RFN (see below).
RIS — Radiology Information System
SGPT — Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase
SSE — Soap Suds Enema
FEF25–75 — forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of forced vital capacity
MIC — Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
BLDG — Building
AVR — Aortic Valve Replacement
FVC — Forced Vital Capacity
AMP — Adenosine Monophosphate
VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
RDT — Rapid Diagnostic Test
ASN — Asparagine
BPD — Biparietal Diameter
AP — Auscultation and Percussion
DSRNA — double-stranded RNA
CA — Carcinoma
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography
CTO — Chronic Total Occlusion
VAD — Ventricular Assist Device
CBS — Capillary Blood Sugar
ACC — Ambulatory Care Center
RVH — Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
GXT — graded exercise test
SBE — Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
2.0 MG — 2 mg
CTR — Cardiothoracic ratio
FVD — Fluid Volume Deficit
NSR — Normal Sinus Rhythm
ABI — Acquired Brain Injury
REP — Representative
SH — Social History
DIV — Division
OZ — Ounce
NYHA — New York Heart Association
MSLT — Multiple Sleep Latency Test
CHEM — Chemistry
CONT — Continue
DGO — Diploma in Gynaecology & Obstetrics
MALT — Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue
LAP — Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase
HEMA — hematest – e.g. hema (-)
MAT — Microscopic Agglutination Test
RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
AHA — American Hospital Association
RAPD — relative afferent pupillary defect
STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
SXA — Single Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry

EIA — Enzyme ImmunoAssay
IDMC/DSMB — Independent Data Monitoring Committee / Data and Safety Monitoring Board
MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
HPI — History of Present Illness
PPROM — Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
PTH — Parathyroid Hormone
MR — Mental Retardation
PEPSE — post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure
AFL — Atrial Flutter
ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
ERT — Estrogen Replacement Therapy
CML — Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
WMA — World Medical Association
ATB — antibiotic
Q.AM — every day before noon
NCEP — National Cholesterol Education Program
T&A — Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy
AMT — Amount
D&C — Dilatation and Curettage
D/C — Discontinue
EBL — Estimated Blood Loss
KCL — Potassium Chloride
UDS — Urine Drug Screen
NA — Not Applicable
PAC — Premature Atrial Contraction
RX — Treatment
EPO — Erythropoietin
FOBT — Fecal Occult Blood Test
NADP — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate
F→N — finger-to-nose test
MGUS — Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
SPEC — Special
UR — Utilization Review
AI — Aortic Insufficiency
MSO4 — morphine sulfate
PVC — Premature Ventricular Contraction
CDCR — Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
ORG — Organization
FDA — Food Drug Administration
PE — Physical Education
US — Ultrasound
IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
PE — Pulmonary Embolism
ACEI — angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
NRBC — Nucleated Red Blood Cell
HLA — Human Leukocyte Antigen
COA — Chart Of Accounts
HDN — hemolytic disease of the newborn
PO — By Mouth
PDC — Professional Development Center

URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
CK — Creatine Kinase
AVF — Arteriovenous Fistula
MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
ASP — Aspartic Acid
MPO — Myeloperoxidase
BBS — Bilateral Breath Sounds
ARG — Arginine
ATCC — American Type Culture Collection
LIF — Left Iliac Fossa
DEL — Delivery
FU — Follow-Up
CAPD — Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
SVI — Stroke Volume Index
CRF — Chronic Renal Failure
OBS — Organic Brain Syndrome
OS — Oculus Sinister
Q.N. — every night
IVPB — intravenous piggyback
RIND — Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
E — Epinephrine
IRIDA — inherited iron-refractory iron deficiency anemia
LOS — Length of Stay
AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
CC — Cardiac Catheterization
SAH — Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
OC&P — ova, cysts and parasites
PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
CL — Clearance
SPRM — Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
AVM — Arteriovenous Malformation
MT — Mountain
PT — Prothrombin Time
FOB — Fecal Occult Blood
BE — Barium Enema
AX — Axis
BCX — Blood Culture
SHBG — Sex Hormone Binding Globulin
MVA — Motor Vehicle Accident
ECC — Emergency Cardiac Care
NL — Normal
PNA — pneumonia
SQL — Structured Query Language
PCN — Penicillin
BUC — buccal
CYN — Canyon
.1 MCG — 0.1 mcg
CCF — Congestive Cardiac Failure

DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
ABD — Abdomen
QNS — Quantity Not Sufficient
PEFR — Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (lung Function)
LIMA — Left Internal Mammary Artery
DOE — United States Department of Energy (government)
TSP — Teaspoon
HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
RTW — Return To Work
CCU — Cardiac Care Unit
OSH — Outside Hospital
BSO — Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia
ATC — Around The Clock
PAF — Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
AAPMC — antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis
CNS — Clinical Nurse Specialist
PAGE — Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
NRB — non-rebreather mask
BPAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
LVF — Left Ventricular Failure
DRT — Dead Right There. (ODSA) Doctors and nurses shorthand acronym for a patient found dead at the scene.
EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
BA — Barium
WB — Whole Blood
RDW — Red Cell Distribution Width
LOP — Left Occiput Posterior - Fetal position
PFT — Pulmonary Function Test
ACT — Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy
H — Hydrogen
MVR — Mitral Valve Replacement
SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
PDA — Posterior Descending Artery
ISA — Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity
BNI — Bladder Neck Incision
QOD — Every Other Day
FEP — Free Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
STM — Short Term Memory
SDS — Safety Data Sheet
CDMA — Code Division Multiple Access (voice/data transmission)
CPT — Current Procedural Terminology
DTR — Deep Tendon Reflex
OPCAB — Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
PROM — Passive Range Of Motion
IABAD — intra-aortic balloon assist device
ECU — Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
FSH — follicle stimulating hormone
IVIG — intravenous immune globulin
PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure

CHOL — Cholesterol
PTBC — patellar tendon bearing cast
WT — Weight
PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
PAP — Pulmonary Artery Pressure
ALI — Acute Lung Injury
T-AX — temperature, axillary
DCH — Diploma in Child Health
NMFS — National Marine Fisheries Services
LOC — Loss of Consciousness
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
LAD — Left Anterior Descending
BMT — Bone Marrow Transplantation
LAP APPY — laparoscopic appendectomy
RTS — Revised Trauma Score
OCP — Oral Contraceptive Pill
HNPP — Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies
INR — International Normalization Ratio
ANT — Anterior
AD — auris dextra
PBC — Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
HB — Hemoglobin
FTT — Failure To Thrive
LE — Lupus Erythematosus
AC — Anterior Chamber
AHA — American Heart Association
H&E — Hematoxylin and Eosin (stain)
I123 — the 123 molecular
NSD — Normal Spontaneous Delivery
PERLA — Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light and Accommodation
I125 — the 125 molecular
GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
SVC — Superior Vena Cava
IVII — IV insulin infusion
BI — Brain Injury
BA — Bachelor of Arts
PCV — packed cell volume (of blood)
GAD — Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase
PIN — Personal Identification Number
S&O — salpingo-oophorectomy
DI-DI — dichromatic diamnionic twins
PD — Peritoneal Dialysis
OPR — Operator
HANDL — headache and neurological deficits CSF lymphocytosis
BAC — Blood Alcohol Content
UTIL — Utilities
OMB — Office of Management and Budget (U.S.)
HSKPG — Housekeeping
FANA — fluorescent antinuclear antibody test

A — Adenosine
EFW — Estimated Fetal Weight
VBAC — Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
ER — Estrogen Receptor
RT — Reverse Transcription
RPR — Rapid Plasma Reagin
NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
I&O — Intake & Output
CTMS — Clinical Trial Management System
LCR — Ligase Chain Reaction
CBC/DIFF — complete blood count/differential
CF — Complement Fixation
TRF — Transfer
FWD — Forward
HX — History
CDC — Center for Disease Control and Prevention
VOL — Volume
N — Asparagine
L — Leucine
BPP — Biophysical Profile
MATH — Mathematics
CD — Chemical Dependency
SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
QAM — quaque die ante meridiem (every day before noon)
ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
CPK — Creatine Phosphokinase
PIC — Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
IFG — Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
IHSS — Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
POTS — Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
SIMV — Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation
PEG — Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
DLP — dyslipoproteinemia [1]
BOM — Bilateral Otitis Media
HSA — Human Serum Albumin
BNO — Bowel Not Open
H2O — Water (vapor)
H/O — History of
ALS — Advanced Life Support
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Survey
NPPV — Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation
PPLV — pars plana lensectomy and vitrectomy
TM — Tympanic Membrane
MOM — Milk of Magnesia
ISS — Injury Severity Score
ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
UE — Upper Extremity
HSG — Housing
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiography
RH — Rhesus factor

GYN — Gynecology
EEG — Electro-EncephaloGram
HZ — cycles per second (hertz)
ECV — External Cephalic Version
GFR — Glomerular Filtration Rate
AMA — American Medical Association
LSB — Left Sternal Border
ASAD — Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
TLA — Three Letter Abbreviation
RUL — Right Upper Lobectomy
TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
HR — HUMAN RESOURCES
ATP — Adenosine Triphosphate (reg: 56-65-5)
NA — Not Available
MI — Myocardial Infarction
SSL — Secure Socket Layer
LE — Lower Extremity
ET — Endotracheal
DLBCL — diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
HBO — Hyperbaric Oxygen
HPN — Home Parenteral Nutrition
SAA&HR — Student Affirmative Action & Human Relations
BR — Bedrest
ILD — Interstitial Lung Disease
SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
PDR — Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
NAD — Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
PHP — Partial Hospitalization Program
MISC — Miscellaneous
CL — Contact Lens
VPB — Ventricular Premature Beat
DOI — Date of Injury
LN — Lymph Node
PD — Per Diem
N/TPCT — North Torrey Pines Court
O2 — Oxygen
IHC — Immunohistochemistry
MAP — Mean Arterial Pressure
URI — Upper Respiratory Infection
PEF — Peak Expiratory Flow
AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
GRBAS — Grade, Roughness, Breathy voice, Asthenia and Strain
EDC — Electronic Data Capture
PE — Pleural Effusion
CRCL — Creatinine Clearance
QQH — quarta quaque hora (every four hours)
QT — cardiac output
FACIL D&C — Facilities Design & Construction
SL — Sublingual
GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

RP — Retinitis Pigmentosa
SCD — Sickle Cell Disease
F/U — Follow-Up
FBG — fasting blood glucose
MAE — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
MCHIR — Master of Surgery
NAC — N-Acetylcysteine
CGMP — Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate
CHD — Congenital Heart Disease
RT — Radiation Therapy
LVEDP — CO)-left ventricular end diastolic pressure
LBP — Low Back Pain
C&S — Culture and Sensitivity
ARM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
AMO — Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
PVD — Posterior Vitreous Detachment
PAS — Periodic Acid-Schiff
CIS — Carcinoma in Situ
CIN — Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
OP — Outpatient
SUPP — Support
HR — Hour
FDP — Flexor Digitorum Profundus
DEPT — Department
NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
GEN — General Motors
ICF — Intermediate Care Facility
L — Left
AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
WF — White Female
HDU — High Dependency Unit
PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support
DPF — Dental Practitioners' Formulary
ACPO — Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
CT — Calcitonin
MIN — Minimum
LVEF — Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction
EACA — Epsilon-aminocaproic acid
IG — Immune Globulin
DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
RATVH — Radical Total Vaginal Hysterectomy
ACQ — Acquisition
ETT — Endotracheal tube
Q.A.D. — every other day
SOL — Space-Occupying Lesion
LAD — Left Axis Deviation-Electrocardiogram
UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
UGIB — upper gastrointestinal bleeding
REP — Repeat

ID — Infectious Disease
BOA — Born Out of Asepsis
BO — bowel open
EGF — Epidermal Growth Factor
EGFR — Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
PROC — Process
PMS — Premenstrual Syndrome
MMK — Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure
CFTR — Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
DFA — Direct Fluorescent Antibody
PCA — Patient-Controlled Analgesia
MAP — Medical Assistance Program
PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
A&O — Aware and Oriented
PG — Postgraduate
KI — Potassium Iodide
CTPA — Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiogram
REV — Review
LP — Lumbar Puncture
D — Distance
MAST — Michigan alcohol screening test
PLCY — Policy
FL — Fluid
OHD — Organic Heart Disease
AMPA RECEPTOR — alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor of the brain
LRTI — Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
VC-BA — Vice Chancellor-Business Affairs
FROM — Full Range Of Motion
CCU — Critical Care Unit
ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
TLC — Total Lymphocyte Count
NPO — Nil Per Os
PPH — Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
LES — Lower Esophageal Sphincter
LUQ — Left Upper Quadrant
MTX — Methotrexate
PAP — Positive Airway Pressure
BAL — Blood Alcohol Level
USP — United States Pharmacopeia
ABVD — Doxorubicin (adriamycin), bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine
CHR — Chronic
APPT — Appointment
PCNSL — primary CNS (central nervous system) lymphoma
CHO — Carbohydrate
LOT — Left Occiput Transverse
PE — Physical Examination
OB-GYN — Obstetrics and gynecology
C/O — Complains Of
N — Nitrogen
TKO — To Keep Open

VC-ER — Vice Chancellor-External Relations
BAD — Bipolar Affective Disorder
TWE — Tap Water Enema
E — Ecstasy
DIL — Dilute
AUD — Audit
BILI T/D — bilirubin total and direct
DOL — United States Department of Labor
RVSWI — Right Ventricular Stroke Work Index
APGAR — appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration – used to assess newborns
FNA — Fine-Needle Aspiration
LUE — Left Upper Extremity
PCD — Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
CI — Cardiac Index
NSTEMI — Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction
MB BCHIR — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
MCP — Metacarpophalangeal
PBI — Protein Bound Iodine
MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
MIS — Minimally Invasive Surgery
VC-RSP — Vice Chancellor-Resource Strategy and Planning
# — Number
BSL — Blood Sugar Level
HT — Heights
ISQ — In Status Quo
CDI — Central Diabetes Insipidus
TRAP — Tartrate-Resistant Acid Phosphatase
VC-UG AF — Vice Chancellor-Undergraduate Affairs
NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
ERG — Electroretinogram
SQ — Subcutaneous
VIP — Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
LI — Lithium
SAB — Spontaneous Abortion
M — Methionine
LH — Luteinizing Hormone
TOP — Termination Of Pregnancy
TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiogram
PSYCHT — Psychologist
NC/AT — Normocephalic/Atraumatic
JRA — Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
CHP — Chemical Hygiene Plan
EPCT — estrogen-progesterone challenge test
IDDM — insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
GU — Gastric Ulcer
GIST — Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
NFR — Not for Resuscitation

APE — Acute Pulmonary Embolism
FH — Family History
DTP — diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
DSP — Digital Signal Processor
CS — Cesium
C — Centigrade
FEUREA — fractional excretion of urea
VET — Veteran
WS — Williams Syndrome
LG — Large
AMP — Ampule
KOR — keep open rate
OS — Overall Survival
EGD — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
CCK-PZ — Cholecystokinin-Pancreozymin
SAAG — serum–ascites albumin gradient
IVP — Intravenous Push
FHX — Family History
RAS — Renin-Angiotensin System
RINN — Recommended International Non-proprietary Name
IVU — Intravenous Urogram
LYS — Lysine
LLQ — left lower quadrant
BBB — Bundle Branch Block
LHH — likelihood of being helped or harmed
HES — Hydroxyethyl Starch
BRA — Bilateral Renal Agenesis
GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
MODY — Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young
AKF — Acute Kidney Failure
STG — Short Term Goal
MAX — Maximum
THR — Threonine
ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
HBP — High Blood Pressure
EPI — Epinephrine
HR — Heart Rate
AEB — As Evidenced By
CC — Cubic Centimeter
GASTROE — Gastroenterology
TKR — Total Knee Replacement
PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
ICS — Intercostal Space
ROD — resident on duty
EQ — Equipment
SUPT — Superintendent
NSE — neuron-specific enolase
XT — Exotropia
HOB — Head of Bed
FF — Fat Free

TD — Tardive Dyskinesia
PR — Per Rectum
CRS — Congenital Rubella Syndrome
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Deficiency
PERRL — Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light
IDM — Infant of Diabetic Mother
FL — Femur Length
UNG — OINtment
NM — Nuclear Medicine
AS — Arsenic
DFMR — daily fetal movement record
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
RNP — Ribonucleoprotein
MOD — Modified
AK — Actinic Keratosis
ALPS — Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
BEA — Below-Elbow Amputation
TUR — Transurethral Resection
NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
OOB — Out of Bed
MS — Mitral Stenosis
5HIAA — five hydroxy indole acetic acid
PG — Picogram
MONO-DI — monochorionic-diamniotic twins
RLE — Right Lower Extremity
VO — Verbal Order
UCSDMC — University of California, San Diego Medical Center
CAPS — Capsule
EUA — Examination Under Anaesthesia
VDRL — Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
PR — Progesterone Receptor
D/C — Discharge
HIM — Health Information Management
CP — Chest Pain
BILI — Bilirubin
CAT — Cataract
PDT — Photodynamic Therapy
SCC — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
FDS — flexor digitorum superficialis
NSTACS — non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome
RV — Right Ventricle
EMP — Employee
IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
DB HL — decibels hearing loss
CK — Check
PRL — Prolactin
ROP — Retinopathy Of Prematurity
MCUG — Micturating Cystourethrogram
PMDD — Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
HASHD — Hypertensive Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease

SOB — Short of breath
SZ — Seizure
HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
MSK — Medullary Sponge Kidney
MM — millimolar (millimoles/liter)
NTD — Neural Tube Defect
DR — dram
IDC — Indirect Costs
EGBUS — external genitalia, Bartholin, urethral & Skene's glands
RCN — Royal College of Nursing
NPO — Nothing By Mouth
HF — Heart Failure
@ — at
AML — Acute Myeloid Leukemia
W — Tryptophan
FMS — Fibromyalgia Syndrome
TBSP — Tablespoon
RD — Registered Dietician
TDWB — Touch-Down Weight-Bearing
RVEF — Right Ventricular Ejection Fraction
CVC — Central Venous Catheter
GTN — Glyceryl Trinitrate
DIB — Difficulty in Breathing
LVEDV — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Volume
ABPI — Ankle Brachial Pressure Index
PE — Pulmonary Edema
RA — Right Atrium
ADD — Attention Deficit Disord
BE — Base Excess
HIDS — hyper-IgD (and periodic fever) syndrome
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma
IPF — Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
VC-RM&P — Vice Chancellor-Resource Management & Planning
RHABDO — Rhabdomyolysis
EEE — Eastern Equine Encephalitis
MAS — Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
ABN — Abnormal
BW — Birth Weight
PI — Protease Inhibitor
PIVKA-II — protein induced from vitamin K absence
CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
TMS — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
ARB — Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
USN — Ultrasonic Nebulizer
SECY — secretary
SOS — if needed
RA — Room Air
KUB — Kidney
S — Serine
C — with (usually written with a bar on top of the "c")

CDW — Collision Damage Waiver
BCP — Birth Control Pill
LLL — left lower lobectomy
CFS — Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
SMV — Superior Mesenteric Vein
AR — Allergic Rhinitis
AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
NKMA — No Known Medcation Allergies
FBE — Full Blood Examination
RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
RICE — rest, ice, compression, and elevation
HEMA — hydroxy ethyl methacrylate, a material in soft contact lenses
HSG — Hysterosalpingogram
MD — Doctor of Medicine
OSA — Office of Student Affairs
IVC — Inspiratory Vital Capacity
PTL — preterm labor
HFM — hand, foot and mouth disease
NE — Norepinephrine
REHAB — Rehabilitation Evaluation Hall and Baker
ANDI — Aberrations of Normal Development and Involution
Q — Glutamine
SCD — Sequential Compression Device
AVG — Average Voltage Gain
BDD — Body Dysmorphic Disorder
BIL — Bilateral
R — Roentgen
SA — Salvation Army
AUX — Auxiliary
CHB — Complete Heart Block
HA — Headache
MDA — Muscular Dystrophy Association
PIV — peripheral intravenous
RTC — Return To Clinic
M — Million
MAIL SVCS — Mail Services
PSGN — Post Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis
CHAOS — congenital high upper airway obstruction syndrome
VOD — vision right eye
PDGF — Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
SAD — Social Anxiety Disorder
SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
PT — Patient
ARB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
AU — Both Ears
RAP — Right Atrial Pressure
GTT — Drop
PC — After Meals
LAS — Latin American Studies
BSS — Balanced Salt Solution

HGG — Human Gamma Globulin
ACE — Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
AOM — Acute Otitis Media
TVT — Tension-free Vaginal Tape
INV — Inventory
TTR — Transthyretin
TKO — to keep (vein) open for IV therapy
MPGN — Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis
BUS — Business
VEB — Ventricular Ectopic Beat
R — Arginine
CAD — Computer-Aided Detection
#NOF — fracture to the neck of the femur
ADA — American Dental Association
GIT — Gastrointestinal Tract
FLEX — flexion
DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
BMS — Bare Metal Stent
GCT — Glucose Challenge Test
RAI — Radioactive Iodine
ADJ — Adjunct
VPA — Valproic Acid
LCV — Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis (acute pustular psoriasis)
RPT — Report
NAS — No Added Salt
NIDDM — Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
DC — Discharge
PFC — Persistent Fetal Circulation
LAIV — Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine
VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
TTO — To Take Out
RXN — Reaction
LFTS — Liver Function Test
APE — Acute Pulmonary Edema
CA — Cancer
LAO — Left Anterior Oblique
CCU — Clean Catch Urine
RFT — Renal Function Test
LD — Lead
OD — Oculus Dexter
VPI — Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
CNM — Certified Nurse Midwifery
ABX — antibiotics
IB — Investigator's Brochure
HD — Hemodialysis
IR — Insulin Resistance
AR — Accounts Receivable
SUI — Stress Urinary Incontinence
UBC — Uniform Building Code
IC — Intracardiac

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.
ICH — Intracranial Hemorrhage
IUI — Intra-Uterine Insemination
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
PALS — Patient Advice and Liaison Services
H — Histidine
GIFT — Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
HYPERAL — hyperalimentation
NPH — Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
AC — Area Code
PROF — Professor
MR — Mitral Regurgitation
FICA — Federal Insurance Contribution Act
F — Phenylalanine (amino acid)
OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
RNA — Ribo Nucleic Acid
IDA — Iron Deficiency Anemia
TMB — Too Many Birthdays: Person Dying Of "old Age"
DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
TRISS — Trauma and Injury Severity Score
RCC — Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICF — Intracellular Fluid
IMU — Intermediate Care Unit
LA — Left Atrium
SNF — Skilled Nursing Facility
HCV — hepatitis C virus
VGCC — Voltage-Gated Calcium Channel
SEGA — Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma
INC — Incomplete
RIF — Rifampin
SDV — Source Document Verification
BID — Twice A Day
SAE — Serious Adverse Event
SSI — Sliding Scale Insulin
OCT — Optical Coherence Tomography
B — Black
NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
IH — Infectious Hepatitis
R/T — Related To
ICCE — Intracapsular Cataract Extraction
PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
IVH — Intraventricular Hemorrhage
NPF — Nurse Prescribers’ Formulary
O/E — On Examination
AVN — Avascular Necrosis
EAM — External Auditory Meatus
CIDP — Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
BPH — Benign Prostate Hypertrophy
NEG — NEGative
NOS — Not Otherwise Specified

EPDS — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
ANUG — Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
RCGP — Royal College of General Practitioners
MIN — Minute
APPY — Appendectomy
CME — Continuing Medical Education
AKA — Above Knee Amputation (orthopaedic Usage)
MCL — Modified Chest Lead
COLL — Collect
NYD — Not Yet Diagnosed
CRBS/MEDICAL — Center for Research in Biological Structure/Medical
HUS — Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
SAO2 — Arterial Oxygen Saturation
PMN — polymorphonuclear (leukocytes)
NPA — Nasopharyngeal Airway
ADC — AIDS Dementia Complex
PEJ — Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
HAART — Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy
AFIB — Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
MTA — Material Transfer Agreement
OP — Osteoporosis
DOL — Day of Life
TTD — Temporary Total Disability
PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
PHIL — Philosophy
RFLP — Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
SSH — Secure Shell (Unix program)
FESS — Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
SOC — Social
CAD — Computer-Aided Design
BRB — Bright Red Blood
ANF — Atrial Natriuretic Factor
FM — Fetal Movement
T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
NVD — Normal Vaginal Delivery
NTG — Nitroglycerin
COI — Conflict Of Interest
U — University
CHMP — Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use
MAINT — Maintenance
CV — Color Vision
PSS — Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
RAO — Right Anterior Oblique
PTA — Prior To Arrival
A&W — Alive and Well
OFC — Office
DD — Differential Diagnosis
EDD — Expected Date of Delivery
PHN — Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
EBT — Electron Beam Tomography

PAN — Polyarteritis Nodosa
SOM — School of Medicine
ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
A-V — ArterioVenous
DC — discontinue
CR — Complete Remission
PPD — Postpartum Depression
RIA — Radio Immuno-Assay
LAC — Long Arm Cast
C — Celsius
ESES — electrical status epilepticus in sleep
RRR — Relative Risk Reduction
SID — Semel in die meaning once daily. Only used in veterinary medicine.
IUGR — Intrauterine Growth Retardation
GMP — guanosine monophosphate
BMJ — British Medical Journal
BNC — bladder neck contracture
IOL — Intraocular Lens
IVDA — Intravenous Drug Abuse
AUC — Area under the Curve (statistics)
TSI — Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin
TLV — Threshold Limit Value
HB — Heart Block
RAD — Reactive Airway Disease
DDI — Didanosine
DRPLA — Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
EOMI — extraocular muscles intact
BILAT — Bilateral
ALT — Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
PWP — Pulmonary Wedge Pressure
3TC — Lamivudine
HSM — Hepatosplenomegaly
SPK — Superficial Punctate Keratitis
JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
TG — Triglyceride
OM — every morning
NK — Natural Killer
R/O — Rule Out
AJ — Ankle Jerk
FFA — Free Fatty Acids
MAR — Medication Administration Record
QD — quaque die (every day)
HS-CRP — High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
GABA — gamma-aminobutyric acid
GN — Glomerulonephritis
MMHG — millimeters of mercury
POS — Positive
RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
R — Respirations

NS — Normal Saline (IV)
FSE — Fetal Scalp Electrode
GLU — Glutamic Acid
PVR — Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
CRA — Clinical Research Associate
LYTES — Electrolytes
BPV — Benign Positional Vertigo
ODP — Ocean Drilling Program
LAD — Lymphadenopathy
NES — Not Elsewhere Specified
CVA — Costovertebral Angle
PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
WAT — White Adipose Tissue
HEME — Hemorrhage
CGN — chronic glomerulonephritis
5-HIAA — 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
SB — Small Bowel
IPG — Implantable Pulse Generator
HOSP — Hospital
T — Temperature
NA — No Answer
PKP — Penetrating Keratoplasty
DFE — Dilated Fundus Examination
MEWDS — Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome
DMSA — Dimercaptosuccinic Acid
HL — Hearing Level
TURP — Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate
G — Gram (g)
NNT — Number needed to Treat
QOF — Quality and Outcomes Framework
RPGN — Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis
SLN — Sentinel Lymph Node
AE — Adverse Event
DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
CID — Cervical Immobilization Device
TT — Thrombin Time
RVAD — Right Ventricular Assist Device
FPL — Flexor Pollicis Longus
O — Observation
HS — hours of sleep
FCU — Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
IMV — Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
NCT — Nerve Conduction Test
THA — Total Hip Arthroplasty
MERIT — Medical Emergency Response Incident Team
APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
IGG — immunoglobulin gamma G (Globulin)
MRM — Modified Radical Mastectomy
LORTA — Loss of Resistance to Air

RSI — Rapid Sequence Induction
HSC — Health and Social Care
WR — Writer
JCAHO — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
ACD — Anemia of Chronic Disease
ASB — Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
TDMA — Time Division Multiple Access
LDL — Low-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
CRP — Cold Reactive Protein
GTT — Guttae
CTG — Cardiotocograph
PDD — Pervasive Developmental Disorder
JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
AGC — atypical glandular cells
PKD — Polycystic Kidney Disease
MPL — Marine Physical Laboratory
SEM — systolic ejection murmur
MAC — Membrane Attack Complex
TWB — Touch Weight Bear
AU — Auris unitas
IC — Immune Complex
HTN — Hypertension
COMP — Compound
ALT — Alanine Transaminase
TID — ter in die (three times daily)
EDS — Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
IF — Immunofluorescence
DNI — Do Not Intubate
OHL — Oral Hairy Leukoplakia
USO — Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
CXR — Chest X-Ray
VAS — Vibroacoustic Stimulation
TC — Total Cholesterol
NGB — neurogenic bladder
COM — Community
GGTP — Gamma Glutamyl Transpeptidase
P&A — Percussion and Auscultation
BGL — Blood Glucose Level
MG — milligram; 1/1000 gram
APLS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
USPS — United States Postal Services
ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
SVI — Systemic Viral Infection
TSE — Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy
THER — Therapy
BBP — Blood-Borne Pathogen
AGN — Acute Glomerulonephritis
TIAA-CREF — Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association - College Retirement Equities Fund
VPC — Ventricular Premature Contraction

LOX — Liquid Oxygen
PHI — Protected Health Information
S&S — Signs & Symptoms
UA — Unstable Angina
K — Potassium
HHS — Health and Human Services Department
PEL — Permissible Exposure Limit
NKDA — Non-Ketotic Diabetic Acidosis
COAD — chronic obstructive airways disease
FIN — Finance
RR — Respiratory Rate
TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
RES — Research
FET — Frozen Embryo Transfer
PNH — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
GOK — God Only Knows
LPH — Left Posterior Hemiblock
UG — Undergraduate
AC — Assist-Control (a form of mechanical ventilation)
AVN — Atrioventricular Node
KCAL — Kilo Calorie
ADP — Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
OR — Odds Ratio
BLE — Bilateral Lower Extremity
MHA-TP — microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum
PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
ABMT — American Board of Medical Toxicology
JR — Junior
ADLS — Activities of Daily Living Skills
DNAR — Do Not Attempt Resuscitation
RESP — Respiratory
SGOT — Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase
RD — Retinal Detachment
HMG-COA — 3-Hydroxy-3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoA
CA — Carbohydrate Antigen
ABW — Adjusted Body Weight
KV — Kilovolt (one thousand volts) (measurement)
P&PD — Percussion and Postural Drainage
5-FU — 5-Fluorouracil
HHMI — Howard Hughes Medical Institute
IUPC — Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
OD — OverDose
OTD — out the door (discharged
BS — Bowel Sounds
IOP — Intraocular Pressure
BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
STAT — Statistical
OV — Office Visit
CAL — Calorie
CCK — Cholecystokinin

QAM — Every morning
KTP — Potassium Titanyl Phosphate
SA — Sinoatrial
MCG — micrograms
DHR — Dihydrorhodamine
PMD — Pediatric Medicine
CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
AS — Auricle Sinistrus (Left Ear)
LB — Pound
TIW — three times a week
GA — General Accounting
QS/QT — intrapulmonary shunt fraction
LL — Lower Level
ENGR — Engineer
TL — Tubal Ligation
CIRC — Circumcision
LSD — Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
LSCS — Lower Segment Caesarean Section
MDVL — Mandeville
TX — Therapy (medical)
TEF — Tracheoesophageal Fistula
IPC — Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
CT — Count
MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
HM — hispanic male
MSH — melanocyte-stimulating hormone
STD — sexually transmitted disease
GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
MGR — Manager
DRSG — Dressing
DGM — Diploma in Geriatric Medicine
ADV — Advisory
CTU — Cancer Treatment Unit
INJ — injection
MAO — Monoamine Oxidase
GR — Glucocorticoid Receptor
PARA — paralysis
ALA — Aminolevulinic Acid
IMN — Infectious Mononucleosis
MCV — Mean Cell Volume
IV-DSA — Intravenous Digital Subtraction Angiography
MATS — Military Air Transport Service
SVN — Small Volume Nebulizer
SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder
Q8H — Every 8 hours
TCC — Transitional Cell Carcinoma
HPOA — Hypertrophic Pulmonary Osteoarthropathy
RAE — Right Atrial Enlargement
CTPE — CT scan for pulmonary embolii
COCP — Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

PND — Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea
IVF-ET — in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer
CTD — Circling the Drain. Healthcare acronym. Technically and originally Close To Death. Transferable to a wide variety of lost causes. (Ack L Russell)
USS — ultrasound scan
SCH — School
F — Degrees Fahrenheit
LOM — Limitation of Motion
APD — Afferent Pupillary Defect
INTL — International
PTX — PneumoThorax
GASB — Governmental Accounting Standards Board
PYRL — Payroll
PM — Post Meridiem
HGPRTASE — hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase
TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
CVE/CVA — cerebrovascular event/cerebrovascular accident
MRV — Magnetic Resonance Venography
MPAP — Mean Pulmonary Artery Pressure
MR — Modified Release
FEIA — fluorescent enzyme immunoassay
WBC — White blood cells
VA — Visual Acuity
TTN — transient tachypnea of the newborn
DIR — Directory
CMV IGG — cytomegalovirus IGG
PCL — Posterior Cruciate Ligament
A/W — alive and well
ENT — Ear nose and throat
TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
CORP — Corporate
AROM — Artificial Rupture of Membranes
CIRC — Circulation
NM — Neuromuscular
DZ — Disease
TBEC — Enteric coated tablet
SABA — Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
LIB — Libra
ER — External Relations
DLI — Donor Lymphocyte Infusion
ACHE — acetylcholine esterase
FRC — Functional Residual Capacity
A/O — Alert and Oriented
HLTH — Health
MJ — Megajoule
AB — Antibody
ITAC — Information Technology Advisory Committee
ABI — ankle brachial pressure index
TRANS — Transport
PPS — Payroll Personnel System
OD — Occupational Disease

IUFD — Intrauterine Fetal Demise
BEE — Basal Energy Expenditure
VEP — Visual Evoked Potential
CRC — Clinical Research Coordinator
RV — Residual Volume
CAH — Chronic Active Hepatitis
UOP — Urinary Output
EBUS TBNA — endobronchial US-guided transbronchial needle aspiration
ACE — Arthritis Control Electrostimulator
IVD — Intervertebral Disc Disease
CPP — cerebral perfusion pressure
RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
WN — Well Nourished
CX — microbiological culture
TTS — Transdermal Therapeutic System
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid
VE — Vaginal Examination
EMU — Early Morning Urine
TWA — Time Weighted Averages
LOC — Level Of Consciousness
PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
IEP — Immunoelectrophoresis
DHE — Dihydroergotamine
DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
LHC — Left Heart Catheterization
MICN — Mobile Intensive Care Nurse
ABW — Actual Body Weight
BDR — Background Diabetic Retinopathy
VOC — Vocational
TKI — Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
REIMBURSE — REIMBURSE, REIMBURSEMENT
RSB — Right Sternal Border
TVC — True Vocal Cord
REEP — right end-expiratory pressure
ICA — Intercollegiate Athletics
WPC — washed packed cells
CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
V — Vitreous
DAW — Dispense As Written
DES — diethyl sulphate
UBW — Usual Body Weight
FENA — Fractional Excretion of Sodium
NGT — NasoGastric Tube
RRP — Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
SAN — Sinoatrial Node
SSS — Sick Sinus Syndrome
D5 — 5% Dextrose Solution
HCL — Hairy Cell Leukemia
AHG — antihemophilic globulin Factor VIII
IPV — Inactivated Polio Vaccine

A/A — Affirmative Action
L&A — Light And Accommodation
SVE — Sterile Vaginal Examination
CT — Counterterrorism
PAP — Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
PRIN — Principal
EDH — epidural hematoma
DCH — Doctor of Surgery
YO — years old
IU — International Unit
TEL — Telephone
BSX — B-symptoms
ADA — American Diabetes Association
ICP — Intracranial Pressure
AP — alkaline phosphatase
TSH — thyroid stimulating hormone
DLB — Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Q2H — every two hours
PSVT — Paroxysmal SupraVentricular Tachycardia
CT — chest tube
MP — Metacarpophalangeal
VIRO — Virology
PREP — Prepare
MSR — Medical Science Research
MLE — Midline Episiotomy
EVAL — evaluation
MEB — Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease
MCOT — Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry
ALF — Assisted Living Facility
UD — ut dictum (as directed)
MMT — Manual Muscle Test
IIEF — International Index of Erectile Function
DEV — Development
ASIS — Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
A — Apical
NG — Nasogastric
TED — (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent
NOF — Neck Of Femur
AEM — Ambulatory electrocardiogram monitoring
CDE — Common Duct Exploration
PHE — Phenylalanine
AC — ante cibum (before food)
EAC — External Auditory Canal
PLN — Plan
NFPA — National Fire Protection Association
RFVIIA — recombinant activated factor VIIa
ETOH — Alcohol
ALS — Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis
MUS — Medically Unexplained Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms)
PIH — pregnancy induced hypertension syndrome

DIF — Direct Immunofluorescence
CPD — Continuous Professional Development
SE — Sales Engineer
H&P — history and physical examination
OCT — Oxytocin Challenge Test
PIPJ — Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
PNB — Prostate Needle Biopsy (medical)
RIJ — Right Internal Jugular
I&D — Incision and Drainage
HIT — Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
IE — Infective Endocarditis
RT — Route
DES — Dry Eye Syndrome
SEP — Somatosensory Evoked Potential
OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
TURBT — transurethral resection of bladder tumor
AMC — Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita
PUR — Purchasing
SHPT — Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
POCT — point-of-care test
CM — Chirurgiae Magister
GTN — Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia
DIU — Death in Utero
REM — Rapid Eye Movement
PZA — Pyrazinamide
FOF — Found on Floor
RA — Refractory Anemia
MKTG — Marketing
LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
HS — High School
TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
CIRCI — Critical Illness-Related Corticosteroid Insufficiency
CBE — Clinical Breast Examination
HAZ — Hazard
TP — Total Protein
MSO — Management Services Officer
HONK — hyperosmolar nonketotic coma
UA — Urinalysis
SVG — Saphenous Vein Graft
LPN — Licensed Practice Nurse
TEMP — Temperature
BRVO — Branch retinal vein occlusion
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide
SOAP — Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
TDP — Torsades de Pointes
ACB — aortocoronary bypass
IHD — Ischaemic Heart Disease
FDG — Fluorodeoxyglucose
SAC — Short Arm Cast

O&P — Ova & Parasites
SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shock-wave Lithotripsy
ICM — Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
FL.OZ. — fluid ounce
FEV1 — forced expiratory volume in one second
TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
MVI — Multivitamin
ORT — Oral Rehydration Therapy
MEL — Maximum Exposure Limit
NVA — near visual acuity
FT — foot (unit of length)
EDD — Estimated Date of Discharge
RS CELL — Reed–Sternberg cell
SCCA — Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated Antigen
ASW — Approved Social Worker
ICG — Indocyanine Green
PRBC — packed red blood cells
HSIL — high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
DOB — Difficulty of Breathing
TLV — Type-Length-Value
M&M — morbidity and mortality
BCLS — Basic Cardiac Life Support
DIB — Dead in Bed
CRYO-AHF — cryoprecipitated antihemophilic factor
PROD — Produce
BSE — Breast Self-Examination
AZT — azidothymidine
TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
D&E — Dilation and evacuation
QID — quattuor in die (four times a day)
SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
TF — transfer
RSC — Radiation Safety Committee
PROJ — Project
SERV — Service
PROG — Program
PREP — Preparation
PCS — Post-Concussion Syndrome
MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
PKU — Phenylketonuria
ITP — Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
AP&M — Applied Physics & Mathematics Building
MCH — Master of Surgery
BKSTR — Bookstore
T.D.S. — three times a day
ETS — Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy
FF-21 — Food and Fuel for the 21st Century
SAR — Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

PBX — probiotics
BK — Bradykinin
FP — Feature Package
GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
HPF — high power field
PLHA — People Living with HIV/AIDS
AA — Alcoholics Anonymous
UNK — Unknown
APUD — Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation
AXR — Abdominal X-Ray
AI — Association Index
AFI — Amniotic Fluid Index
ET — Esotropia
MV — Minute Volume
DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
APS — Antiphospholipid Syndrome
HDL — High-Density Lipoprotein (a type of cholesterol)
UVC — Umbilical Venous Catheter
FFCM — Fellow Faculty of Community Medicine
HBSAG — Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
DTA — descending thoracic aorta
TIL — Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes
PTSD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
WTR — Water
ANTI-RNP — antibodies to ribonucleoprotein
LPSOE — Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment
GDA — Gastroduodenal Artery
DSD — Dry Sterile Dressing
VMA — Vanillymadelic Acid
AP — Apical Pulse
LLC — Long Leg Cast
OA — Osteo-Arthritis
CMO — Comfort Measures Only
LLETZ — Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone
SNP — Sodium Nitroprusside
GGT — L-gamma-glutamyl transferase
LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
NPQ — Not Physically Qualified
PBP — Progressive Bulbar Palsy
MM3 — Cubic Millimetre
CAPA — Corrective And Preventive Action
LAE — Left Atrial Enlargement
PRP — Panretinal Photocoagulation
SO — Superior Oblique
TAPP — Transabdominal Preperitoneal
CEN — Certified Emergency Nurse
F — Frequency
MECH — Mechanic
LOA — Lysis of Adhesions
X/7 — x number of days

OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
IPAP — inspiratory positive airway pressure
LASH — left anterior superior hemiblock
HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
SICU — Surgical Intensive Care Unit
DOC — Document
O — Morally Offensive
IDIF — Indirect Immunofluorescence
HBA — Hemoglobin A
INSP — Inspector
HMG — Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
AFB — acid-fast bacillia
PABA — Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
ECP — Emergency Care Practitioner
DFSA — Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
CCT — Certified Cardiographic Technician
HGPRT — hypoxanthine guanine phosphoribosyltransferase
MBSS — Modified Barium Swallow Study
FNH — Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
CC — cum cibo (with food)
I — Isoleucine
RCVG — Receiving
AE — Above Elbow
USR — Unheated Serum Reagin
PRKG — Parking
VLY — Valley
AED — Antiepileptic Drug
DSDP — Deep-Sea Drilling Project
UPSI — Unprotected Sexual Intercourse
PEX — Plasma Exchange
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentrate
LWBS — Left Without Being Seen
SOL — Solution
SOM — Serous Otitis Media
FLAIR — fluid attenuated inversion recovery imaging
PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
POSDI — progestogen-only subdermal implant
ICHD — International Classification of Headache Disorders
PPV — Positive Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
BMEDSCI — Bachelor of Medical Science
DMPA — Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
PM — Polymyositis
PTT — Partial Thromboplastin Time
WLE — Wide Local Excision
PET — positron emission tomography
DGEMRIC — gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of cartilage
# — Fracture
GC — gonorrhea
BFS — Business and Financial Services
DDNS — Divisional Dean/Natural Sciences

CAO — conscious alert and oriented
HPI — history of the present illness
NG — Nanogram
A.A. — amino acids:
SN — Skilled Nursing
NEC — Necrotizing Enterocolitis
GCA — Giant Cell Arteritis
EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
Y/O — years old
POS — Point-Of-Service
POEM — Patient-oriented Eczema Measure
FE — Iron (Latin ''Ferrum'')
HLV — Herpes-Like Virus
ALD — alcoholic liver diseases
AIP — Academic Internship Program
CE — Continuing Education
SW — Stab Wound
OD — Once Daily
SHOB — shortness of breath
GORD — gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
YR — Year
SI — Sacroiliac Joint
NA — Sodium (Latin ''Natrium'')
HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
PRP — Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris
WASP — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein
MCHC — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (occupational Exposure)
AGXT — alanine-glyoxylate aminotransferase
TEV — Travel Expense Voucher
PKA — protein kinase activity
LDW — Last Day Worked
PHTLS — Prehospital Trauma Life Support
CRVO — Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
BKA — below-the-knee amputation
RECP — Reception
GR COCCI — gram positive cocci
PA — posteroanterior
SUPR — Supervisor
FFPHM — Fellow Faculty of Public Health Medicine
AF-AFP — amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein
UUS — upper uterine segment
FL — Floor
EMB — Ethambutol
SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematous
TLR — Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex
GC — gonococcus (gonnorhea germ)
IABP — Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
FAP — Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
DAEC — Diffusely Adherent Escherichia Coli
CT — Computer Tomography

TOF — tetralogy of Fallot
ADM — administrator
AVB — Atrio-Ventricular Block
CYSTO — Cystoscopy
BG — Blood Glucose
STEC — Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia Coli
UCG — Urinary Chorionic Gonadotropin
MSE — Mental Status Examination
A/B — acid-base ratio
DKA — Don't Know Anything
ACL — anticardiolipin
6MP — 6-mercaptopurine
DAI — Diffuse Axonal Injury
HBV — hepatitis B virus
MSAP — Management Skills Assessment Program
S3 — third heart sound
BUD — Budget
BT — Bleeding Time
TG — Thyroglobulin
P.V. — per vagina
ICF — Informed Consent Form
AMHP — Approved Mental Health Professional
PE — pulmonary embolus
APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
PERLA — pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodations
PS — Pressure Support
ALF — Acute Liver Failure
AAALAC — Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
GCT — Giant Cell Tumor
AVJRT — atrioventricular junctional re-entry tachycardia
CIWA — Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
TAB — Tablet
FFPATH — Fellow Faculty of Pathology
FUO — fever of unknown origin
PIP — Peak Inspiratory Pressure
PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
PO2 — Partial Pressure Of O2
GRAD — Graduate
PEST — psoriasis epidemiology screening tool
MARSA — Methicillin- and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
VW — Vessel Wall
PTCA — Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angiography
IBC — Inflammatory Breast Cancer
TOL — trial of labor
ECI — febris e causa ignota
ISDN — Isosorbide Dinitrate
BIB — Brought In By
INH — Inhalation
RDS — Retiree Drug Subsidy
GHP — Group Health Plan, Inc.

INF — Inferior
UPJ — Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
ID — IDentifier
ACR — American College of Radiology
AOD — Arterial Occlusive Disease
UAC — Umbilical Artery Catheter
DPM — Doctor of Pediatric Medicine
OP — Operational
FBS — fasting blood sugar
ETIOL — etiology
PX — Prognosis
FL OZ — Fluid Ounce
WAP — Wandering Atrial Pacemaker
PRIND — Prolonged Reversible Ischemic Neurologic Deficit
DCP — Diploma in Clinical Pathology
FDTN — Foundation
CFT — Complement-fixation Test
CSDD — Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
A — Assessment
PMR — Percutaneous Myocardial Revascularization
HRV — BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability
FREQ — Frequency
VOD — Volume of Distribution
BR — Bathroom
BC — Blood Culture
GNRH — gonadotropin-releasing hormone
RPT — Repeat
ILE — Isoleucine
ETMF — Electronic Trial Master File
CCPD — Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis
LLD — Leg Length Discrepancy
CTU — Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit
PAH — Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
KCAL — kilocalories
CCPD — continuous cycler-assisted peritoneal dialysis
MELD — model for end-stage liver disease
ANTHRO — Anthropology
IMID — Immunomodulatory Drug
ALT — argon laser trabececuloplasty
VD — Venereal Disease
PC — post cibum (after food)
MOL — Molecule
HMBP — Hazardous Materials Business Plan
JCVI — Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation
D5W — 5% Dextrose in water
SR — Slow Release
PCNL — Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
AZOOR — Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy
AST — Aspartate Transaminase
CRF/LRC/RB — Clinical Research Facility/Lipid Research Clinic/Rancho Bernardo

MIN — Minority
APH — Antepartum Haemorrhage
SSKI — Saturated solution of potassium iodide
CSR — Customer Service Request
PICC — Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
WK — Week
IVC — Intravenous cholangiogram
CHC — Community Health Council
APKD — Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
MATL — Material
LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
WS — Waardenburg Syndrome
SMO — Site Management Organization
COH — Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
DS — Down syndrome
RX — prescriptions
ARVD — arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
PLMS — periodic limb movements of sleep
REQ — Request
BMZ — Basement Membrane Zone
LGM — Lymphogranulomatosis Maligna
ACU — Ambulatory Care Unit
CIOMS — Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
S1 — First Heart Sound
INT — Intermittent Needle Therapy
EXT — Extract
AM — After Morning
ECCE — ExtraCapsular Cataract Extraction
HDCV — Human Diploid Cell Vaccine
IBW — Ideal Body Weight
CALLA — Common Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Antigen
PREOP — Preoperative
ENG — electronystagmography
MVV — Maximum Voluntary Ventilation
RADS — Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale
T&C — Type and Cross
RTV — Ritonavir
PSYCH — psychiatry
FMP — First Menstrual Period
A.P. — before a meal
DMD — Dentariae Medicinae Doctoris
EMER — Emergency
IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
TBSE — Total Body Skin Examination
PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
FDP — Serum-fibrin degradation products
WDWN — Well developed and well nourished
TIN — Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
EMDA — electromotive drug administration

S4 — fourth heart sound
CICU — Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
IBC — Institutional Biosafety Committee
CRT — Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy
CREAT — Creatinine
LHRH — luteinizing hormone releasing hormone, luliberin
LGA — large for gestational age
CIRC — Circumcision Information Resource Centre
CPDA — Citrate Phosphate Dextrose Adenine
NO. — Number
REL — RELATION, RELATIONS, RELATED
NUC — Nuclear
PICU — Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
RGPG — Retrograde Pyelogram
AD. — right ear
BM — Bachelor of Medicine
AECG — ambulatory electrocardiography
FOS — Full of Stool
EVF — erythrocyte volume fraction
IBD — Inflammatory Bowel Disease
HRCT — High-resolution computed tomography
JIA — Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
UR — Urine
DPT — Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
YR — Years old
H.S. — at bedtime
LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
FRS — Fellow of the Royal Society
EMS — Emergency medical service
AIIRA — angiotensin-II receptor antagonist
SEN — subependymal nodule
ECMO — Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation
T — tablespoon
CMACE — Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries
HAE — Hereditary Angioedema
MS — medical student (MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MS-4
COSHH — Committee on Substances Hazardous to Health
VAL — Valine
NT — NasoTracheal
FTA — Fluorescent Treponemal Antibodies
IRT — Immunoreactive trypsin
TST — Tuberculin Skin Test
FLA-ABS — fluorescent antibody absorption test
ONR — Office of Naval Research (U.S.)
CMS — Correctional Medical Services
REE — intake/resting energy expenditure
BIPAP — BIlevel Positive Airway Pressure
COLD — Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
GDP — Guanosine Diphosphate
BLD — Blood

IUT — Intrauterine Transfusion
DIP GU MED — Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
PSC — Posterior Subcapsular Cataract
ISIS — Integrated Student Information System
HOPI — History of Present Illness
RIMA — Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase Type a
A-T — ataxia-telangiectasia
TA — Teaching Assistant
EFWC — electrolyte-free water clearance
GVHD — chronic graft-versus-host-disease
5HTP — five hydroxy tryptophan
K — Lysine
S — without (usually written with a bar on top of the "s")
PLT — Platelet
CFU — Colony Forming Unit (for Bacteria Counting In Water Disinfection)
PPTCT — prevention of parent-to-child transmission [of HIV]
TR — Tricuspid Regurgitation
CPT — Chest Physical Therapy
QH — quaque hora (every hour)
QM — Quality Management
P.T. — pharyngeal toilet
SC — Subcutaneous
PERLA — Pupils Equal React to Light and Accommodation
RML — right middle lobe (lung)
X/12 — x number of months
IACUC — Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
FNA — fine needle aspiration biopsy
BR — Bed Rest
LMA — Laryngeal Mask Airway
POSE — primary obesity surgery, endoscopic
ASCUS — Atypical Squamous Cells of Unknown Significance
BL TIME — bleeding time
EOA — Esophageal Obturator Airway
NCS — Nerve Conduction Study
HONK — HyperOsmolar Non-Ketotic
BW — Body Weight
IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
KUB — kidney, ureter, bladder (x-rays)
SSSI — Skin and Skin Structure Infection
VS — vital signs
SSMP — sanitary sewer management plan
GVL — graft versus leukemia
PEG — Pneumoencephalogram
EMR/EHR — Electronic Medical Record / Electronic Health Record
NIDDM — Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
NNH — Number Needed to Harm
PPH — Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids
GA — general anaesthetic
VAS — visual analog scales
HVD — hypertension vascular disease

D25 — 25% dextrose injections
= — Equals" or "Complete Transformation
S/A — sugar and acetone
BTB — Breakthrough Bleeding
KUB — Kidney Ureters Bladder
UBT — Urea Breath Test
MMR — Measles, mumps, rubella
AD LIB — As desired
X/52 — x number of weeks
SHX — surgical history
MDCT — multidetector row computerized tomography
A.M. — before noon
SPC — Summary of Product Characteristics
K — Kilometer
# — gauge
HCG — human chorionic gonadotrophin
PEM — protein/energy malnutrition (aka Kwashiorkor
LSA — lichen sclerosus et atrophieus
A.A. — of each
SCL — Soft Contact Lens
L — Litre
VP — Ventricular Peritoneal
SROM — Spontaneous rupture of membrane
QTC — QT interval corrected for heart rate
LGI — Low Gastrointestinal
PROCTO — Proctoscopy
CKMB — creatinine kinase myocardial band
RUE — Right Upper Extremity
PAPP-A — Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein A
PHYCS — Physics
RVF — Right Ventricular Failure
MFCPU — multifocal choroiditis with panuveitis
B.I.D — twice a day
IOF — International Operation Forces
ANGIO — angiogram
NPV — Negative Predictive Value (e.g., of a diagnostic test)
HFNEF — heart failure with a normal ejection fraction
WNL — Will Not Listen
ISMN — Isosorbide Mononitrate
PD — Postural Drainage
PAO — Peak Acid Output
VOS — Vision Left Eye
CPC — Clinical Pathological Conference
MGN — Membranous Glomerulonephritis
APO — Acute Pulmonary Oedema
OGD — Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
GPI — globus pallidus interna
IVUS — Intravascular Ultrasound
DAA — Denitrogenation Absorption Atelectasis
L/S RATIO — lecithin to sphingomyelin ratio

HTVD — hypertensive vascular disease
@ — each
EDRF — endothelium-derived relaxing factor or factors
SLR — Straight Leg Raise
NOMI — Nonocclusive Mesenteric Ischemia
HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
NEAP — Net Endogenous Acid Production
FLK — funny-looking kid
UCRP — University of California Retirement Plan
IN VIVO — within the living
INF(-α/-β/-γ) — interferons -α/-β/-γ
IUD — Intra-Uterine Device
HG — Mercury (Latin Hydrargyrum)
EOM — Extraocular muscle
ANTR — asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
MSAFP — Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein
LCHAD — Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase
NSA — no significant abnormality
ST — Speech Therapy
5-HT — 5-hydroxytryptamine, that is, serotonin
OAB — Overactive Bladder Syndrome
STS — Serological Test for Syphilis
DRESS — Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
MB CHB — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
HAVS — Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
TRLR — Trailer
MLC — Midline Catheter
RT — Respiratory Technician
VSA — vital signs absent
HMD — Hyaline Membrane Disease
KUB — Kidney, Urether and Bladder
PK — Pharmacokinetics
OJ — Orange Juice
DILI — drug-induced liver injury
PMP — Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
SG — Specific Gravity
IND — Industry
OPPT — Oriented to Person, Place, and Time
PR — Prothrombin Ratio
FB — Foreign Body
2° — secondary
PVS — Persistent Vegetative State
MOM — multiples of the median
FRCGP — Fellow Royal College of General Practitioners
FD — Fatal Dose
BM — Bone Marrow
WS — water-soluble
FRSH — Fellow Royal Society of Health
EXP LAP — exploratory laparotomy

V/Q — Ventilation/Perfusion
FES04 — iron sulfate
RAIU — Radioactive iodine uptake
VCUG — Voiding Cystourethrogram
LGIB — lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding
ESWL — Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
SUSP — Suspension
FF — fundus firm
FPR — False Positive Rate
CFC — Chloroflourocarbon
QHS — quaque hora somni (every night at bedtime)
SERM — Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
V&A — vagotomy and antrectomy
UIH — University of Illinois Hospital
BM — Bowel Movement
HOOF — Home Oxygen Order Forms
GB — Gallbladder
GHRH — Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
OPG — Ocular Plethysmography
WPW — Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome
SR — Superior Rectus (eye muscle)
HGH — human growth hormone
PX — Physical Examination
HP — hot packs
A.C. — before a meal
FC — foley catheter
DIA — Digital Image Analysis
MCAD — Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase
VPAP — Variable Positive Airway Pressure
K — cornea
FEIN — Federal Employer Identification Number
BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
UOSM — Urine Osmolality
MRCP — Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography
RR — Recovery Room
ICH — International Conference of Harmonization
TGF — Tumor Growth Factor
HBIG — Hepatitis B Immune Globulin
FFP — fresh frozen plasma
TRNG — Training
STNR — Symmetrical tonic neck reflex
HT — Hypertension
KO — Keep Open
G6PD — Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase
HEP — hepatitis
MR — Medical Representative (Japan)
PAP — Papanicolaou test (pap smear)
EFM — electronic fetal monitoring, cardiotocography
RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
T3 — Triiodothyronine

DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
AK — Above Knee
T — teaspoon
HCM — Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
AIHD — artificial insemination by pooled husband and donor semen
PLIF — Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
LUL — Left Upper Lobe
INSTL — Install
NV — near vision
FACIL — Facility
ACCU — Acute Coronary Care Unit
Δ — diagnosis;
IPPB — intermittent positive pressure breathing
MRDD — Mental Retarded/Developmentally Disabled
IPMN — Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
V — Valine
BSAP — Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase
CB — Ciliary Body
GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
RCT — randomized controlled trial
GGS — Gastrografin swallow
AIO — Ambulance Incident Officer
ULN — upper limit of normal
HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
MOD — moderate dysplasia
PH.D. — Doctorate Of Philosophy
DXR — Digital X-Ray Radiogrammetry
ASIA — American Spinal Injury Association
EST — Electroshock Therapy
SERT — Serotonin Transporter Protein
PROG — Prognosis
OD — eye doctor
AHF — Antihemophilic Factor
AFA — Advanced First Aid
AHT — antihyaluronic acid test
PLS — Primary Lateral Sclerosis
KOH — potassium hydroxide
PRO — Professional
EXT — Extension Shelf
LTK — Laser Thermal Keratoplasty
HFMD — Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
JVD — Jugular Venous Distension
FNAC — fine-needle aspiration cytology
T4 — Thyroxine
PHQ — Patient Health Questionnaire
HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
PTU — Propylthiouracil
CYS — Cysteine

LVPO — Low Value Purchase Order
HHO2 — high humidity oxygen
SUBQ — Subcutaneous
MEDS — Medication
MIRECC — Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center
BDI — Beck Depression Inventory
LBO — Large Bowel Obstruction
MSBOS — Maximum Surgical Blood Order Schedule
OHC — Occupational Health Center
HCRP — Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programme
UNEX — University Extension
CATH — Catheter
ICT — Inflammation of Connective Tissue
SQL-DSE — Structured Query Language for Departmental Support Environment
RAD — Right Axis Deviation
ON — every night
XE — Xenon
AHH — aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase
T&H — type and hold
STI — sexually transmitted infection
BDL — below detectable level/limit
PAT — patient
ELECT — Electric
IGD — Immunoglobulin D
ANC — absolute neutrophils count
EENT — eyes ears nose and throat
SEC — seconds
TNTC — Too Numerous To Mention
LM — left main coronary artery
LVN — Licensed Vocational Nurse
CERT — Center for Environmental Research and Training
TMF — Trial Master File
IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
STS — Shipboard Technical Support
ZN — Zinc
VIS — Visual
NASH — Non-Alcoholic SteatoHepatitis
IIPP — Injury & Illness Prevention Program
SAED — SemiAutomatic External Defibrillator
CLARE — Contact lens acute red eye
HIDA — Hepatobiliary Imino-Diacetic Acid
HVLT — high-velocity lead therapy
CSF — colony stimulating factor
AIIRB — angiotensin II receptor antagonist
A&P — anterior posterior
DIPERTE — diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus
O.U. — both eyes
UIPD — University of Illinois Police Department
PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
SPF — Sun Protection Factor (how sunscreen lotion is rated)

LTG — Low Tension Glaucoma
CABP — coronary artery bypass procedure
IMB — intermenstrual bleed
LEU — Leucine
HACEK — acronym for a group of bacteria that are a frequent cause of endocarditis in children
BL TY — blood type
CES — Cauda Equina Syndrome
TMT — Treadmill Test
HS — hours of sleep(bedtime)
IDLH — Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
SURG — Surgeon
TP — Tuberculin Precipitation
PIE — Period of Initial Eligibility
CX — Cervix
NATHNAC — National Travel Health Network and Centre
SCFE — Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
LOD — Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling
CH — congenital hypothyroidism
SLI — Supplemental Liability Insurance
NNICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
FERPA — Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
POP — Plaster of Paris
HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
AAF — African American Female
HFO — High Frequency Oscillator
TRANSLTR — Translator Supercomputer
NCP — Nursing Care Plan
NK CELLS — natural killer cells
PDR — Physician’s Desk Reference
EDV — End-Diastolic Volume
MUPS — Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms (healthcare; aka Medically Unexplained Symptoms)
DPM — Diploma in Psychological Medicine
BCPS — Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
MAR — Marine
ABC — Abacavir
TRALI — transfusion-related acute lung injury
WWI — Walking While Intoxicated (and Fell Over)
HUM — Human
EPEC — Enteropathogenic Escherichia Coli
PED — Pediatric
P.C. — after meals
HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
PND — Postnasal Drip
CABA — Complaints Of
ASO — antistreptolysin o
EDTA — ethylene-diamine-tetraacetic acid
CADASIL — Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
VZV — Varicella-Zoster Virus
SLUD — Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation
BCG — Bacille Calmette-Guerine

COLL — COLLege
PECS — picture exchange communication system
MIO — Medical Incident Officer
E — Glutamic acid
SPECT — Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Technique
OSTEO — Osteomyelitis
ESV — End-Systolic Volume
AGRC — Academic Geriatric Resource Center
HBF — fetal hemoglobin
SOL — Solutions in Organisations Linkup
LT — Left
GM — Gram
PAL — posterior axillary line
OB — Occult Blood
CTAP — CT during arterial portography
BS — breath sound
PNV — prenatal vitamin
CONC — concentrate
AIR — Anterior Interval Release
HGV — Hepatitis G Virus
CLN NUTRIT — Clinical Nutrition
GLN — Glutamine
PATHO — Pathology
P — Post
IDL — intermediate-density lipoprotein
A&P — assessment and plans
NWB — non-weight bearing
PPM — Policy & Procedure Manual
CAP — Capsule
ID — Intradermal
VUR — Vesicoureteral Reflux
LES — Lupus Erythematosus Systemicus
BTP — Breakthrough Pain
FF — filtration fraction
SI — Sector Iridectomy
POD — Postoperative Day
LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
EHEC — Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli
RMR — right medial rectus
EXC — Excision
LA — local anaesthetic
PDE — Phosphodiesterase
ABD — abduction
MCH — Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin
ABE — Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
PPV — Positive Pressure Ventilation
PACU — Post Anesthesia Care Unit
PPD — Packs Per Day
PML — Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
DVA — Distance Visual Acuity

CMV — controlled mechanical ventilation
NSTEMI — non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein
LOF — Leakage of Fluid
FPB — Flexor Pollicis Brevis
PR — by rectum
/S — without
SER — Serine
PROMO — Promotional material
WK — Weak
NTT — nasotracheal tube
AVNT — Atrioventricular Nodal Tachycardia
CV — Cardiovascular
FHT — fetal heart tone
NB — note well (please pay attention)
MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
BAO — Basic Acid Output
NDC — National Drug Code
ICD — Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
DCR — Dacryocystorhinostomy
NEO — New Employee Orientation
ETEC — Enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli
FFHOM — Fellow of the Faculty of Homeopathy
FMRP — fragile X mental retardation protein
BILAT EQ — bilaterally equal
ODC — Ornithine Decarboxylase
ASOT — antistreptolysin-O titre
UCRS — University of California Retirement System
F — Female
LS — Lumbosacral
CFR — Case Fatality Rate
DIC — disseminated intravascular clotting syndrome
CUSTDN — Custodian
GA — Gestational Age
AUR — Acute Urinary Retention
INS — Insurance
DCSSC — diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
HRT — Hormone Replacement Therapy (man-made drugs used to ease the symptoms of menopause)
GERI — Geriatrics
CALIT2 — California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
STREPTO. — Streptococcus
BLS — Basic life support
ICAS — Independent Complaints Advocacy Services
PHX — Past History
AQ — Autism Quotient
TYR — Tyrosine (Amino Acid)
GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
ORSA — Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Operations Research Society Of America
MS — Morphine Sulphate
SNV — Sin Nombre Virus

XR — X-Ray
CCE — clubbing, cyanosis, and edema
BSC — bedside commode
MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
AUTH — Authorization and Account Codes
NVDC — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation
PBF — Peripheral Blood Film
FDIU — Fetal Demise in Utero
WM — White Male
TV — Tidal Volume
V — Vent
PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
LTAC — Long-Term Acute Care
PACG — Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma
ERT — Enzyme Replacement Therapy
ECON — Economics
CT SCAN — computer-assisted tomography
EM — Erythema multiforme
HIS — Histidine
CAT — Computed Axial Tomography
FAMM — Familial Atypical Mole and Melanoma
ITP — idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
POS — Positively Outrageous Service
PCOS — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
HPU — Health Protection Unit
TGA — transposition of the great arteries
BRAT — The BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, (dry) toast
PX — Pneumothorax
PTD — Permanent Total Disability
PPT — Precipitate
PCT — progesterone challenge test
LBW — Low Birth Weight
NSTEMI — non ST Segment Myocardial Infarction
DDAVP — Desmopressin Acetate
BNF — British National Formulary
FFA — Fellow Faculty of Anaesthetists
ECLS — Extracorporeal Life Support
FRCA — Fellow Royal College of Anaesthetists
GPCL — gas permeable contact lens
SPR — Specialist registrar (UK)
FRCR — Fellow, Royal College of Radiologists
GVH — Graft Versus Host
LIJ — Left Internal Jugular
EAF — enteric adherence factor
TBI — total body irradiation
XRT — external radiation therapy
APR — Abdominoperineal Resection
GEST — gestation
MM — myeloid metaplasia
JVP — Jugular Venous Pulse

CSII — Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion
AUR. LAEV — to left ear
FRCPSYCH — Fellow Royal College of Psychiatrists
H&H — Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
IUD — intrauterine death
A/P — assessment/plan
PSH — Past medical history
TBT — Tracheal bronchial toilet
HND — hemolytic disease of the newborn
VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
CCR — California Code of Regulations
AUH — auditory hallucinations
EB — epidermolysis bullosa
B I — Billroth I gastrectomy
ECE — Electrical & Computer Engineering
WBI — Whole Bowel Irrigation
ICSI — Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
TAH-BSO — total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
OB — obstetrics
HIFU — high-intensity focused ultrasound
APR — Abdominal Peritoneal Resection
ZOOL — Zoology
LIC — License
HSV — Highly Selective Vagotomy
NNBT — Nelson Baker tube
ISH — Isolated Systolic Hypertension
ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
EOP/RS — Educational Opportunity Program/Relations with Schools
CRAO — Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
ACMS — Academic Computing and Media Services
NOIDS — Notifications of Infectious Diseases
MET — Methionine
TME — Total Mesorectal Excision
TRH — thyrotropin-releasing hormone
B/K — Below Knee
PSI — Pneumonia Severity Index
BMC — Bone Mineral Content
CGA — Contract and Grant Administration
OSM — osmolarity
PER VAG — per vagina
MAOIS — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
NT — Not Tested
AAM — African American Male
SP.GR. — Specific Gravity