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• CF — Cystic Fibrosis
• APFT — Army Physical Fitness Test
• POST-AF — Post-atrial fibrillation
• Q3W — Every 3 weeks
• HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
• COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• PREDIMED — Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea
• PHIV — PEDIATRIC HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY DISEASE
• PPV-23 — pneumococcal polysaccharides vaccine, 23-valent
• PNTX — pneumothorax
• PPV — Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (23-valent) (replaced by the term PPSV23)
• PREDICT — Prospective Evaluation of Diabetic Ischaemic Disease by Computed Tomography
• PREP — Pediatrics Review and Education Program
• PPSV23 — Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (23-valent) (formerly called PPV or PPV23)
• CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
• DM — Diabetes mellitus
• PPV23 — Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (23-valent) (replaced by the term PPSV23)
• AEDF — Absent End Diastolic Flow
• NAGMA — Normal Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
• PR — per rectum (rectally) [Lat.]
• THR — Total Hip Replacement
• ACGIH — American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc.
• PODO — Podoconiosis
• PPMD — Postpartum Mood Disorders
• POI — progestin-only injectable
• VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
• PPD — persistent post-traumatic distress
• PPM — Preventive Performance Maintenance
• AFDC — Aid to Families with Dependent Children
• RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• POE — point of exit
• AMI — acute myocardial infarction
• POOP — Pinching Only On Patooties
• IQ — Intelligence Quotient
• POKM — Pilsner Official Krankenhaus Ministry
• CP — Conscious Proprioception
• ACOG — American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• NLBP — nonspecific low back pain
• WALRI — Wheeze Associated Lower Respiratory Infection
• N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
• DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
• DOB — Date Of Birth
• CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
• PMS — post-menopausal syndrome/symptoms
• NRFHR — Non Reassuring Fetal Heart Rate
• BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
• MBBS — Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae (Latin: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
• EXP'D — Expired
• ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
• AS — Aortic Stenosis

• RIP — Rest in Peace
• NAICU — National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
• DLC — Diamond-Like Carbon
• L4/5 — Lumbar vertebrae 4 and 5 interspace
• FACOOG — Fellow American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• IV — Intravenous
• NTSB — US National Transportation Safety Board
• HAQ-DI — Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index
• ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
• LASER — Light Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation (cf. Maser)
• NHLBI — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
• DOBBS — Doctors Only Bulletin Board System
• SLUDD — the functions of the parasympathetic nervous system is SLUDD (salivation, lacrimation, urination, digestion, and defecation).
• IT — Information Technology
• CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
• RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
• AFVSS — Afebrile, Vital Signs Stable
• AAIDD — American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• TEVAR — Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
• NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
• FDLV — Fer-de-Lance Virus
• TEWL — Transepidermal Water Loss
• NICM — Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
• LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
• FAPE — Free Appropriate Public Education
• CVICU — Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
• AADOM — American Association of Dental Office Managers
• APB — Atrial Premature Beat
• LLB — Legum Baccalaureus (Latin: Bachelor Of Laws)
• COBRA — Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985
• DHT — Dobhoff Tube (feeding tube)
• MCV4 — Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Quadravalent
• EDI — Electronic Data Interchange
• PMS — Post Market Surveillance
• AC — Alternating Current
• QOL — Quality of Life
• BRFSS — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
• QMB — Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
• GI — Gastrointestinal
• CY — Calendar Year
• EEO — Equal Employment Opportunity
• RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
• AD — Alzheimer's Disease
• CVP — Central Venous Pressure
• PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
• CBO — Congressional Budget Office
• COAT — Children's Orientation and Amnesia Test
• PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
• DTSQ — Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire
• APNP — Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

• CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
• PNMD — Parkinson Network of Mount Diablo
• CNS — Central Nervous System
• RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
• BVAS — Birmingham Vasculitis Activity Score
• PN(S) — pierced nipple(s)
• CO — Carbon Monoxide
• PMSO — Private Medical Students Organization
• POMS — Profile of Mood States Questionnaire
• TB — Tuberculosis
• CPI — Consumer Price Index
• VFSS — Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study
• OSCE — Objective Structured Clinical Examination
• AIMS — Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
• LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
• CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
• ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
• TX — Treatment (medical)
• CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
• IPAQ — International Physical Activity Questionnaire
• PT — Physical Therapy
• PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
• CDT — Current Dental Terminology
• PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
• CRNFA — Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant
• IBDQ — Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire
• DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
• MSDS — Material Safety Data Sheets
• OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• PVOD — Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
• OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
• ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• PPM — parts per million
• TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
• MARS — Medication Adherence Rating Scale
• QALY(S) — quality adjusted life year(s)
• ANS — Autonomic Nervous System
• NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
• NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
• PICO — population, intervention, comparator, and outcome
• DB — Decibel
• BP — Blood Pressure
• OT — Occupational Therapy
• MAPCAS — Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries
• RMSF — Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
• APC — Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
• VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
• FACPM — Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine
• ARTG — Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods
• AMS — Acute Mountain Sickness

• EPICON — Epidemiological Consultation
• INFAO — Abdominal Aorta Below
• L-3 — third lumbar vertebrum
• OBS & GYNAE — Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• EMG — Electromyogram
• RH — Right Hand
• PAIGE — Patient Instruction Generator
• CAP — College of American Pathologists
• MSA — Metropolitan Statistical Area
• DOA — dead on arrival
• IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
• AM — Amplitude Modulation
• IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
• PIAQ — Pediatric Inhaler Adherence Questionnaire
• PMBT — Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
• PSMS — Physical Self-Maintenance Scale
• SDAT — Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer Type
• ACD — Acid-Citrate-Dextrose
• T-11 — eleventh thoracic vertebrum
• DDT — Dichloro Diphenyl Trichlorethane
• T-10 — tenth thoracic vertebrum
• CBD — Common Bile Duct
• SACX — Secretary's Advisory Committee on Xenotransplantation
• DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
• R — Right
• PHR — Professional Healthcare Reform
• RECIST — Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors
• UC — Ulcerative Colitis
• FACT-GOG-NTX — Functional Assessment of Cancer Treatment Gynecologic Oncology Group - Neurotoxicity
• LAB — Laboratory
• EPA — Environmental Protection Agency (US)
• CRO — Contract Research Organization
• PLCO — Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (screening trial)
• CU — Cubic
• CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
• FACAAI — fellow of the american college of allergy, asthma & immunology
• ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
• PHG — Portohepatic gradient
• ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
• HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
• PMDS — Persistent Müllerian duct syndrome
• CMV — Cytomegalovirus
• QT — Quart
• ATSDR — Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry
• KE — Kinetic Energy
• PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
• CA-EBS — Compressed Air - Emergency Breathing Systems
• SEC — Second
• LEA — Local Education Agency
• IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease

• BMD — Bone Mineral Density
• AGA — appropriate for gestational age
• EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
• PHI(S) — penetrating head injury
• GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Z — Zero
• EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
• L&D — Labor and Delivery
• GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
• CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
• PGII — Patient Global Impression of Improvement
• PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
• PSW — Personal Support Worker
• AP & LAT — Anteroposterior and Lateral
• NO — Number
• RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
• EPING — Exclusive Pumping (maternity)
• NKOA — no known other allergies
• ARSA — Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery
• GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
• PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
• PME — post-mortem examination
• CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program
• M — Male
• GMFCS — Gross Motor Function Classification System
• SF — Standard Form
• I.V. — intravenous
• DA — Dental Assistant
• MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
• LAT — Lateral
• BCBSMA — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
• EA — Enterprise Architecture
• PMIC — Psychiatric Medical Institutions For Children
• FBAO — Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
• SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
• RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
• AGAG — Acidic Glycosaminoglycans
• DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
• PIHKAL — Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved (Book)
• PMBT — Precision Muscle Balancing Technology
• RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
• A — Artery
• MLR — Mixed Lymphocyte Response
• BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
• AADSAS — Associated American Dental Schools Application Service
• TBD — To Be Determined
• ACP — Acyl-Carrier Protein
• SAM — School of Aerospace Medicine
• MPFS — Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
• RAI — Resident Assessment Instrument

• SES — Senior Executive Service
• PIOD — pelvic inflammatory disease
• AHCPR — Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
• CUPPI — Circumstances Undetermined Pending Police Investigation
• DDX — Differential Diagnosis
• TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
• HVLT-R — Hopkins Verbal Learning Test
• SSI — Surgical Site Infection
• BSA — Body Surface Area
• ADV — Average Daily Volume
• POMR — Problem Orientated Medical Record
• DEA — Drug Enforcement Agency
• SLP — Speech Language Pathology
• EPO — Erythropoietin
• AFL — Atrial Flutter
• B.D.SC. — Bachelor of Dental Science
• FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• CMSRN — Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
• APP — Amyloid Precursor Protein
• PM — petit mal (form of epilepsy)
• PHS — physician health services
• CLD — Chronic Liver Disease
• SMDC — Seychelles Medical and Dental Council
• SOPD — Surgical Out Patient Department
• PHIND — Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Industry News Database
• T-6 — sixth thoracic vertebrum
• TSC — Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
• T-8 — eighth thoracic vertebrum
• MH — Mental Health
• PMA — pre-motor area (brain)
• PGTT — Prednisolone Glucose Tolerance Tests
• AED — Automated external defibrillator
• BRSV — Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• LSEQ — Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire
• PIVOT — Prostate Cancer Intervention vs. Observation Trial
• CPA — Canadian Psychological Association
• ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
• PE — Pulmonary Embolism
• SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
• URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
• PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
• CGI-C — Clinical Global Impression of Change
• DTI — Diffusion Tensor Imaging
• AAMI — Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
• I-PWG — Industry Pharmacogenomics Working Group
• BPD — Biparietal Diameter
• D — Density
• BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
• D.POD. — Doctor of Podiatry
• CIU — Cardiac Investigation Unit

• ΣΚ — Sigma Kappa
• NVAF — Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
• PICRA — Postoperative Infusional Continuous Regional Analgesia
• MRC — Medical Research Council
• AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
• OZ — Ounce
• ACML — Atypical Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
• DCH — Diploma in Child Health
• MAPCA — major aortopulmonary collateral artery
• EMR — Electronic Medical Record
• L-4 — fourth lumbar vertebrum
• MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
• AFM — Atomic Force Microscope
• SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
• AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
• HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
• DNC — Dermatology Nurse Certified
• ASD — Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
• F.P. — F Double Prime Math
• EPR — Electron Paramagnetic Resonance
• DEL — Delivery
• MRFIT — Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial
• STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
• UPIN — Unique Provider Identification Number
• M-TAG/IMS — Medical Technology Assessment Group/IMS Health
• G6PDD — Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
• AMO — Aerospace Medical Operations
• PCM — Primary Care Manager
• PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
• ABPM — ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system
• PGSC — patient global symptom control
• FUC — free urinary cortisol
• IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
• PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
• MTF — Medical Treatment Facility
• IMC — International Medical Corps
• SMS — Space Motion Sickness
• PHA — Post-development Health Assessment
• L-5 — fifth lumbar vertebrum
• DOD — Date Of Death
• AAHFP — American Academy of Health & Fitness Professionals
• AFTN — Autonomously Functioning Thyroid Nodule
• ACF — Administration for Children and Families
• SCDS — Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome
• FAAU — Flexible Acute Admission Unit
• AR — Aspect Ratio
• SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
• HAN — Health Alert Network
• FACMI — Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics

• FTT — Failure To Thrive
• MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
• WT — Weight
• PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
• ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
• AAAD — American Athletic Association of the Deaf
• L&W — Living and Well
• T-12 — twelfth thoracic vertebrum
• ALS — Advanced Life Support
• AM — Aeromedical Monitor
• UE — Upper Extremity
• RM — Registered Midwife
• SST — Somatostatin
• ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• NCLEX — National Council Licensure Examination
• OBS — Observation
• T-7 — seventh thoracic vertebrum
• TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
• AMML — Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
• GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
• WWS — Walker-Warburg Syndrome
• DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th ed.
• ICA — Internal Carotid Artery
• ATP — Adult Treatment Panel
• ANA — Administration for Native Americans
• ASB — Anti-Social Behaviour
• CCHMC — Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
• FDA — Food Drug Administration
• AACB — Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists
• NA — Not Available
• AIN — Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
• AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
• NASH — Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
• OIG — Office of Inspector General
• FFS — Fee-For-Service
• ARF — Acute Rheumatic Fever
• Q2H — Every 2 Hours
• KABN — Korean Accreditation Board of Nursing
• CCI — Charlson Comorbidity Index
• MI — Myocardial Infarction
• EDC — Electronic Data Capture
• MMS — Medical Mission Sisters
• AFI — Air Force Instruction
• T-9 — ninth thoracic vertebrum
• AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
• DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
• LE — Lower Extremity
• POP — Premium Only Plan
• NIBP — Non-Invasive Blood Pressure
• N — Nitrogen

• APCR — Activated Protein C Resistance
• LOC — Loss of Consciousness
• ASAP — Army Substance Abuse Program
• L — Left
• DOC — Doctor
• CPN — Certified Pediatric Nurse
• PACS — Picture Archiving and Communication System
• SNR — Signal-to-Noise Ratio
• DASH — Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
• DCCT — Diabetes Control and Complications Trial
• EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
• RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
• BSI — Brain Science Institute
• CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
• STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
• ICD — Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
• SCD — Doctor of Science
• CRC — Colorectal Cancer
• CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
• ADPKD — Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
• SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
• ED — Effective Dose
• MR — Mutual Recognition
• BPI-SF — Brief Pain Inventory - short form
• HT — Heights
• MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
• BH — Behavioral Health
• AAAST — African Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology
• LICSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• AAAASF — American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities
• GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
• I.M. — intramuscular
• CPR — Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
• ASA — American Subcontractors Association
• EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
• NIP — National Immunization Program
• AMAL — Aeronautical Medical Acceleration Laboratory
• TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiography
• DIL — Dilute
• TCI — To Come In (hospital appointments)
• MRDO — Multi Resistant Drug Organisms
• AHR — Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor
• EM — Electron Microscope
• HCAHPS — Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems
• EAFPS — European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
• C — Constant
• HHC — Home Health Care
• FDBA — Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft
• RAD — Radiation Absorbed Dose
• PP — Private Party

• ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
• AMFL — Aeromedical Field Laboratory
• OS — Overall Survival
• AAFP — American Academy of Family Physicians
• PCT — Primary Care Trust
• TUR — Transurethral Resection
• APBD — adult polyglucosan body disease
• IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
• NGA — National Governors Association
• CLM — Cutaneous Larva Migrans
• PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
• CTE — Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
• WIC — Women, Infants and Children
• NIMH — National Institute of Mental Health
• AATP — Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
• AMYL — amyl nitrite
• PR — Pulse Rate
• N-VAS — Nogier vascular autonomic signal
• D/C — Discharge
• ABS — Antenatal Bartter Syndrome
• LRI — Lower Respiratory Infection
• WAS — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
• ICSOL — Intra Cranial Space Occupying Lesions
• TIVA — Total Intravenous Anesthesia
• OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
• PE — Premature Ejaculation
• SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
• NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
• CAM — Confusion Assessment Method
• ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
• NTP — normal temperature and pressure
• FHX — Family History
• AABP — American Academy of Behavioral Psychology
• ADMCKD — Autosomal Dominant Medullary Cystic Disease
• MOS — medical outcomes Study
• CCA — Common Carotid Artery
• MEB — Medical Evaluation Board
• ADHORE — Automatic Detection Of Homologous Regions
• UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
• TLR — IL-1/Toll-like receptor
• HF — Heart Failure
• CHS — Cardiovascular Health Study
• GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
• PD — Doctor of Pharmacy
• RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
• MG — Myasthenia Gravis
• IL — Interleukin
• CHUV — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
• N&NR — New and Non-official Remedies
• CABANA — Catheter Aablation Versus Anti-arrhythmic Drug Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation

• AMP — Amputation
• APR — Acute Phase Response
• TKR — Total Knee Replacement
• LCPC — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
• SEER — Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results
• J-ART — Japanese Adverse Reaction Terminology
• SP — São Paulo
• SVR — Sustained Virologic Response
• RA — Right Atrium
• HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
• CPA — Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• ARF — ADP Ribosylation Factor
• BESS — Biomedical Experiment Support Satellite
• HFPEF — Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
• R — Roentgen
• AS — Asperger Syndrome
• AAMAS — American Association of Medical Audit Specialists
• USAID — United States Agency for International Development
• AAPM — American Association of Physicists in Medicine's
• BESS — Biomedical Experiment Scientific Satellite
• WL — Weight Loss
• BMS — Biomedical Sciences
• CCP — Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionist
• HAP — Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
• GS — General Surgery
• LLQ — left lower quadrant
• FLBP — Future Lower Back Problem
• AASTOM — Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology of Malawi
• FH — Family History
• AO — Agent Orange
• ABN — Abnormal
• ASPE — Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
• CIC — Certified in Infection Control
• ELBW — Extremely Low Birth Weight
• LA — Left Atrium
• CIDI — Composite International Diagnostic Interview
• TT — Tetanus Toxoid
• GSC — Glasgow Coma Scale
• MMS — Massachusetts Medical Society
• VAERS — Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
• ACPE — American College of Physician Executives
• MADRS — Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale
• DASH — Division of Adolescent and School Health
• EFT — Emotionally Focused Therapy
• OSAS — Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
• PART — Program Assessment Rating Tool
• AR — Aldose Reductase
• LT — Light
• CCHT — Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

• MD — Doctor of Medicine
• AACMA — Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association
• AACOMAS — American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Applications Service
• PM — Plasma Membrane
• FTOV — First Time Occupational Visit
• ICN — International Council of Nurses
• DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
• DWI — Diffusion-Weighted Imaging
• RNCS — Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist
• CAT — Computer-Aided Tomography
• ET — Enterostomal Therapist
• EMT — Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition
• OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
• FLAIR — Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery
• TAE — Transcatheter Arterial Embolization
• LOA — Law of Attraction
• FACHM — Fellow of the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine
• IAP — Intra-Abdominal Pressure
• PPD — Postpartum Depression
• DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
• NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
• SMO — Senior Medical Officer
• DWS — Disaster Warning System
• AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
• ALJ — Administrative Law Judge
• PA — Prince Albert
• PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
• VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
• HAMDS — Hellenic American Medical and Dental Society
• HPTN — HIV Prevention Trials Network
• CTFOH — Chiefs Task Force on Health
• ACRS — Amplified Created Restriction Site
• PIMS — Pharmacy Information Management System
• FOITS — Fast Optical in vivo Topometry of Human Skin
• AMEDD — Army Medical Department
• ACJ — Acromioclavicular Joint
• SIQ — Sick In Quarters
• CMC — Christian Medical College
• VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
• CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
• HCV — hepatitis C virus
• POS — Positive
• MENACWY — meningococcal conjugate vaccine capsular polysaccharide of serogroup C, W135, and Y
• CGL — Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy
• OCS — Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
• AEMSN — Alternate Entry Master of Science in Nursing
• EARDS — Experimental Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• CCMVI — Congenital Cytomegalovirus infection
• MSD — Master of Science in Dentistry
• IOM — Institute of Medicine (National Academy of Science, U.S.)

• DMT — Doctor of Medical Technology
• APH — American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
• M — Married
• CHB — Bachelor of Surgery
• 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
• CCC-A — Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology
• APHA — American Public Health Association
• NIA — National Institute on Aging
• BIR — British Institute of Radiology
• AFOSH — Air Force Occupational Safety and Health
• DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
• GNRI — Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index
• AADP — American Association of Drugless Practitioners
• NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
• LOE — Level of Evidence
• SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exercise
• SLT — Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
• ARI — Autism Research Institute
• CCA — Chromated Copper Arsenate
• EPIC — Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage
• BPHN — bachelor of public health nursing
• AT — Atrial Tachycardia
• CPRI — Computer-based Patient Record Institute
• IVA — Isovaleric Acidemia
• AAPM — American Academy of Pain Medicine
• NCPB — National Cancer Policy Board
• STDP — Spike Timing Dependent Plasticity
• TIG — Tetanus Immune Globulin
• CAH — Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
• AFIGE — Asymmetric Field Inversion Gel Electrophoresis
• DHP — Defense Health Program
• JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
• RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
• 3TC — Lamivudine
• NAD — No Abnormality Detected
• NN — Nerves
• BK [VIRUS] — BK being the initials of index patient for the virus
• APEC — Avian Pathogenic Escherichia Coli
• PCL-M — PTSD Checklist-Military
• SOBE — shortness of breath on exertion
• TMT — Trail Making Test
• IARC — International Agency for Research on Cancer
• C — Celsius
• AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia
• ACE — Accessory Cholera Enterotoxin
• PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
• CD — Certified Doula
• B — Born
• FAK — First Aid Kit
• DEET — N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide

• ALLV — Avian Leukosis Virus
• AAPI — American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
• DDF — Drug And Disease Free
• ESF — Emergency Support Function
• AAAS — Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
• ECA — External Carotid Artery
• CA-FFR — (invasive) coronary angiography with fractional flow reserve
• COWS — Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale
• TFT — Thyroid Function Test
• BDDT-N — Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy (licensing body in ON)
• APL — Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
• ROS — Reactive Oxygen Species
• MMN — Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
• AFRRI — (U.S.) Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
• CTAD — Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease
• AL — Ad libitum
• TC — Therapeutic Community
• AFL — Adolescent Family Life
• EPO — Exclusive Provider Organization
• OD — Over Dose
• NNT — Number needed to Treat
• RAC — Recovery Audit Contractors
• HTN — Hypertension
• TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
• CRIC — cricothyroidotomy
• ADMIN — ADMINISTRATIVE, ADMINISTRATION, ADMINISTRATOR
• AACP — American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• HAT — Hepatic Artery Thrombosis
• ACLY — Atp Citrate Lyase
• H&N — Head and Neck
• DDSC — Doctor of Dental Science
• DOS — Doctor of Ocular Science
• COLA — Cost Of Living Allowance
• BLAST — Basic Local Alignment Search Tool
• FAMHX — Family history
• CAS — Casualty
• APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
• MRD — Matched Related Donor
• TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
• LAF — Line of the Air Force
• AAAA — American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
• ORL — Otorhinolaryngology
• CABBT — Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology
• LAISPS — Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies
• HPS — Human Patient Simulator
• PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
• AACC — American Association for Continuity of Care
• GRP — Glucose-Regulated Protein
• MM — Malignant Melanoma
• BCH — Bachelor of Surgery

• CRA — Clinical Research Associate
• RBRVS — Resource-Based Relative Value Scale
• USC — United States Code (book of laws)
• OASDI — Old Age and Survivors Disability Insurance
• PSOM — Pediatric Stroke Outcome Measure
• CME — Continuing Medical Education
• ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• NCTR — National Center for Toxicological Research
• NEG — NEGative
• AIHA — American International Health Alliance
• ADOA — Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy
• MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
• CAD — Computer-Aided Diagnosis
• CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
• OTD — out the door (discharged
• IADL(S) — independent activitie(s) of daily living
• HC — Head Circumference
• ABMG — American Board of Medical Genetics
• PPYL — Planned Parenthood Young Leaders
• MEPS — Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
• CXR — Chest X-Ray
• LAMA — Leave Against Medical Advice
• HV — Heavy
• JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
• ACF — Aberrant crypt foci
• NSTEMI — Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
• AAAC — American Academy of Ambulatory Care
• BOP — Bleeding on Probing
• PFC — Prefrontal Cortex
• HOT-SKULL — An unruly person to the highest degree.. Also known as a hot-head
• AAEM — American Academy of Environmental Medicine
• CLT — Certified Lymphedema Therapist
• AEL — Acute Eosinophilic Leukemia
• NPI — Narcissistic Personality Inventory
• ECV — Extracellular Volume
• BIBIC — British Institute for Brain Injured Children
• MOH — Medical Officer of Health
• CUNP — Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner
• AAD — Age at Diagnosis
• NRP — National Response Plan
• PA — Pernicious Anemia
• CA — Cocaine Anonymous
• ETD — Estimated Time of Death
• VHD — Valvular Heart Disease
• TMA — Thrombotic Microangiopathy
• CCDS — Certified Cardiac Device Specialist
• ARMS — Amplification Refractory Mutation
• MIB — Medical Information Bureau
• MBOS — Medical Board of Survey
• CJ — cytochalasin J

• OTL — Out To Lunch
• ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
• DMAT — Disaster Medical Assistance Team
• PTX — PneumoThorax
• FXS — Fragile X Syndrome
• FACR — Fellow of the American College of Radiology
• REEGT — Radiologic Electroencephalography Technologist
• ABL — Advanced Breeding Line
• NPRM — Notice Of Proposed Rule Making
• HPP — Health Promotion Practice
• POS — Point of Service Plan
• ACIP — Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
• AAAH — Aromatic Amino Acid Hydroxylase
• CIRC — Circumcision
• TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
• IVD — Ischemic Vascular Disease
• AGC — atypical glandular cells
• FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
• ROUB — Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist
• PCS — Pain Catastrophizing Scale
• AVN — Atrioventricular Node
• TBNA — Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
• FAMA — Fellow of the American Medical Association
• VA — Visual Acuity
• AACA — Australian Acupuncture Association
• RBANS — Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status
• DUI — driving under the influence of alcohol
• LA — Left Arm
• AADR — American Association for Dental Research
• LAIV4 — Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (Quadrivalent)
• ADRV — Adult Diarrhea Rotavirus
• DCH — Doctor of Surgery
• DZ — Disease
• ADPLD — Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Liver Disease
• WIN — Weight-control Information Network
• ENT — Ear nose and throat
• BDSC — Bachelor of Dental Science
• AAAH — American Association of Alternative Healers
• KDOQI — Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative
• GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
• PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• CIPHI — Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
• INR — International Normalised Ratio
• FGF — Fibroblast Growth Factor
• AAID — American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• AAAD — Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry
• IADAM — Master of the International Academy for Dental Advancement
• OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Act (1970)
• UKPDS — United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study
• PD — Periodontal Disease

• AADC — Aromatic Acid Decarboxylase
• ADNFLE — Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
• BRCA — breast cancer gene
• AAH — Atypical Adenomatous Hyperplasia
• PEPT — Positron Emission Particle Tracking
• BC — Bachelor of Surgery
• ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
• TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
• ASPR — Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
• DDD — Division of Developmental Disabilities (various locations)
• UHID — Universal Healthcare Identifier
• COMPASS — COMPuter ASSurance Conference
• CCK — Cholecystokinin
• ACMNPV — Autographa Californica Multiple Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• SEN — State Enrolled Nurse
• AAALF — American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness
• ABA — Agaricus Bisporus Agglutinin
• AADW — American Association of Dental Webmasters
• ADSD — Autosomal Dominant Striatal Degeneration
• NIDR — National Institute of Dental Research (National Institutes of Health)
• CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
• T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• AA — Alzheimer's Association
• HSPH — Harvard School of Public Health
• DDD — Degenerative Disc Disease
• COTA — Council On The Ageing
• AGE — Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
• DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
• AHDI — Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity
• HS — Heart Sounds
• ICRP — International Commission on Radiological Protection
• AASLD — American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
• PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
• CPIC — Capital Planning and Investment Control
• JT — Joint
• BWFI — Bacteriostatic Water for Injection
• AAU — Association of American Universities
• LLM — Master of Laws
• CKBB — creatine kinase BB
• CIC — Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
• AFLP — Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy
• MOM — Metal-On-Metal
• FOV — Field Of Vision
• AAD — American Academy of Denturity
• NPAFP — non-polio acute flaccid paralysis
• NPWT — Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
• TAVI — Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
• BOTO — Barral Osteopathic Teaching Organization
• ADNIV — Autosomal Dominant Neovascular Inflammatory Vitreoretinopathy
• PHIL — Public Health Image Library

• RADV — Risk Adjustment Data Validation
• CM — Chirurgiae Magister
• EAT — Ectopic Atrial Tachycardia
• FACG — fellow of the american college of gastroenterology
• BHI — Better Hearing Institute
• ABS — Australian Bureau of Statistics's
• DA — Drug Abuse
• SWS — Sturge-Weber Syndrome
• OTR/L — Licensed Occupational Therapist
• EIS — Epidemic Intelligence Service
• AAPMR — American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• AO — aldehyde oxidase
• ADESA — American Dental Education Association
• BOSIET — Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training
• SRNVM — Subretinal neovascular membranes
• CHC — Chronic Hepatitis C
• FASRT — Fellow of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
• CDER — Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (Food & Drug Administration)
• MCH — Master of Surgery
• TLL — Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory
• FAPA — Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
• AIH — American Institute of Homeopathy
• CLD — Chronic Lymphoproliferative Disorder
• AYUSH — Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, & Homeopathy
• COPRE — Copenhagen University Observatory Reprints
• DMND — Diamond Foods, Inc.
• LTOT — Long Term Oxygen Therapy
• MCTSIB — Modified Clinical Test for Sensory Interaction of Balance
• TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
• EAC — External Auditory Canal
• ACA — Acrodermatitis Chronica Atrophicans
• NHS — Nurses’ Health Study
• DMV — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• BSE — Breast Self-Examination
• ARNPEI — Association of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island
• CDC — Centers for Disease Control
• FDS — Fellow in Dental Surgery
• AAT — Associate of Applied Technology
• CBCL — Child Behavior Checklist
• AGEP — Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
• AEG — Acidic Epididymal Glycoprotein
• COTA — Children's Organ Transplant Association
• DAT — Direct Agglutination Test
• AGMK — African Green Monkey Kidney
• LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
• ARHSP — Autosomal Recessive Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
• AACVPR — American Association Of Cardiovascular And Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• EMT-B — Emergency Medical Technician Basic
• AUD — Alcohol Use Disorder
• SSA — Social Security Administration

• EMK — Emergency Medical Kit
• NHS — National Health Service
• CHAMPUS — (U.S.) Civilian Health And Medical Program Of The Uniformed Services
• MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
• PHA — Preventive Health Assessment
• VISA — Vancomycin Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus
• DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
• DMD — Doctor of Dental Medicine
• LPI — Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
• NF — Necrotizing Fasciitis
• D&V — Diarrhea and Vomiting
• ADPEO — Autosomal Dominant Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
• NCI — National Cancer Institute, USA
• ADPKD — Adult Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
• S/C — Subcutaneous
• CUCNS — Certified Urologic Clinical Nurse Specialist
• TICI — Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction
• QMHP — Qualified Mental Health Professional
• AADEP — American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians
• IA — Internal Assessment
• IDPD — Indian Doctors for Peace and Development
• NCT — Nuclear Cardiology Technologist
• AHMC — Australian Health Ministers' Conference
• AAED — American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
• ICP — Intracranial Pressure
• BEI — Backscattered Electron Imaging (electron microscopy technique)
• OSG — Office of the Surgeon General
• SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
• OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
• ADH — Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia
• DIL — Dilate
• IIV4 — Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, Quadrivalent
• F — Degrees Fahrenheit
• RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
• AAAOM — American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• MTCT — Mother to Child Transmission
• BDT — Binary Decision Tree
• TIMI — Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction
• DORV — Double Outlet Right Ventricle
• NISMAT — Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma
• MIPO — minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis
• AMJC — American Journal of Cardiology
• RNAO — Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
• HMPV — Human Metapneumovirus
• FACMS — Fellow, American College of Mohs Surgery
• DIL — Death In Line
• GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
• CPD — Continuous Professional Development
• AI — Association Index
• LSA — Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus

• ANN — Artificial Neural Network
• ACDP — Ancient Conserved Domain Protein
• EFMB — Expert Field Medical Badge
• COND — Conditions
• ABA — American Board of Anesthesiology, Inc.
• TEMP — Temperature
• BDS — Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• MBA — Master of Business Administration
• ADO — Allelic Drop Out
• FHH — Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
• COHN-S — Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist
• FICS — Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
• MHS — Medical Health Service
• AIMS — Ancestry informative markers
• NTD — Neglected Tropical Diseases
• TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
• CC — with food, (but also cubic centimetre)
• GBD — Global Burden of Disease
• LTD — Long Term Disability
• AIMS — Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
• LDUH — Low-Dose Unfractionated Heparin
• VWFA — Visual Word Form Area
• PAT — Pre-Admission Testing
• DDR — Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
• ADI — Autosomal Dominant Ichthyosis
• ALTS — Atypical Lipomatous Tumors
• NAIT — Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
• PNSS — Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance System
• STP — standard temperature and pressure (0° and 1 atm)
• CHD — Doctor of Surgery
• ANA — Alaska Nurses Association
• BSM — Bachelor of Science in Medicine
• CNSA — California Nursing Student Association
• ABTS — American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• AIR — Australian Institute of Radiography
• AOA — American Osteopathic Association
• ICF — Informed Consent Form
• PTS — Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (deep vein thrombosis)
• ADG — Average Daily Gain
• CSE — Office of Child Support Enforcement
• PANAH — Pakistan National Heart Association
• APMC — Advanced Project Management Certification
• YR — Year
• PPTCT — Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission
• CTCAE — Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
• ANZAN — Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists
• LDO — Licensed Dispensing Optician
• OCPS — Oral Contraceptive Pills
• APACHE — Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation
• TPD — temperature-programmed desorption

• OMD — On-line Medical Dictionary
• MCD — Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency
• RHCC — Rural Health Care Corporation
• UNICEF — United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
• AAIM — American Academy of Insurance Medicine
• CCNS — Critical Care Nurse Specialist
• AHD — Antecedent Hematologic Disorder
• MB — Bachelor of Medicine
• SSI — Supplemental Security Income
• CORLN — Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse
• CCD — Classic Cleidocranial Dysplasia
• ACRN — AIDS Certified Registered Nurse
• AC — Abdominal Circumference
• NEC — not elsewhere classified
• HMO — Health Management Organization
• CCSP — Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
• LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
• APTTS — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Times
• ACD — Avellino Corneal Dystrophy
• CT — Computer Tomography
• HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
• CWOCN — Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse
• AGR — accessory gene regulator
• MDR — Minimum Daily Requirement
• NIOSH — National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health's
• ISQ — Implant Stability Quotient
• MSEE — Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
• AO — Amine Oxidase
• CDAI — Crohn's Disease Activity Index
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
• DOH — Department of Health (various countries)
• PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
• ACC — Australian Cancer Council
• I&D — Incision and Drainage
• AOSED — Association of Osteopathic State Executive Directors
• AIHP — American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
• AAIP — Association of American Indian Physicians
• DHF — Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
• AHRR — Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Repressor
• PBA — Pseudobulbar Affect
• HAT — Human African Trypanosomiasis
• OA — Osteo-Arthritis
• MZ — Monozygotic
• CAT — Combat Application Tourniquet
• PSQI — Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory
• IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
• AAH — Associate in Allied Health
• NCA — National Care Association
• AA — Associate of Arts
• ASLME — American Society of Law, Medicine, and Ethics

• IMS — Indian Medical Service
• AII — Angiotensin II
• CRADA — Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (with National Institutes of Health)
• H&P — history and physical examination
• ARSO — African Regional Organization for Standardization
• CA — Control area (EU) – The portion of the generation and transmission system controlled by a single transmission system operator. (See also TSO).
• AAOS — Ayurveda Association Of Singapore
• TMS — Traumatic Masturbatory Syndrome
• MSHA — Mine Safety and Health Administration (US)
• CCSS — Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
• INF — Inferior
• MHE — Master of Health Education
• ALP — ATHEROGENIC LIPOPROTEIN PHENOTYPE
• WG — Weight Gain
• AO — active oxygen
• COMP — College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
• SGR — Surgeon General's Report
• APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
• NEX — Nose Ear And Xiphoid
• ABSA — American Biological Safety Association
• SMFH — Superficial Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
• CRNH — Certified Registered Hospice Nurse
• MAFO — Molded Ankle-Foot Orthotic
• SACGT — Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing
• CCC-SLP — Certificate of Clinical Competance in Speech language pathology
• ROA — Route of Administration
• COMA — Certified Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
• AUL — Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia
• RNANTNU — Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
• AFC — Amniotic Fluid Cells
• LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
• AMLL — Acute Mixed Lineage Leukemia
• SARS — Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
• TSE — Testicular Self-Examination
• SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
• YO — years old
• BSE — Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
• ANPS — Association Nationale des Podologues du Sport
• BN — Bachelor of Nursing
• ASE — Absence Status Epilepticus
• HBV — hepatitis B virus
• CAPA — Certified Ambulatory Post-Anesthesia Nurse
• AN — Aspergillus Nidulans
• ABPN — American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.
• BSED — Bachelor of Science in Education
• APLS — Acute Promyelocytic Leukemias
• ATA — Anterior Tibial Artery
• AFNOR — Association Francaise De Normalisation
• TURBT — Transurethral resection of bladder tumour

• SBB — Specialist in Blood Banking
• NICHD — National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
• ICMJE — International Committee of Medical Journal Editors
• MMWR — Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
• PSQI — Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
• SOMS — Shuttle Orbiter Medical System
• OP — Operational
• SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
• TANF — Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
• RCT — Rotator Cuff Tear
• ONTT — Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial
• BPI — Brief Pain Inventory
• CCST — Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma
• CPS — Cycles Per Second (now Hertz)
• TTC — Threshold of Toxicological Concern
• AAT — Associate of Arts in Teaching
• AFRC — Absolute Finger Ridge Count
• RX — prescription take
• LC — Lethal Concentration
• CMS — Correctional Medical Services
• ACIOL — Anterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
• LNCC — Legal Nurse Consultant Certified
• OHI — Other Health Impairment
• FTC — emtricitabine
• AAMI — Association for the Advancement of Medical Instituteumentation
• AST — Aspartate Transaminase
• WLE — Wide Local Excision
• AAMSI — American Association for Medical Systems and Informatics
• AIL — Advance Intercross Line
• FICA — Fellow of the International Chiropractic Association
• ADCC — Autosomal Dominant Congenital Cataract
• FCAP — fellow of the college of american pathologists
• DRPH — Doctor of Public Health
• RAMC — Royal Army Medical Corps
• FABER — Flexion, Abduction and External Rotation
• SC — Subcutaneous
• AMD — Advanced Macular Degeneration
• AMSAN — acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy
• PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
• CVS — Computer Vision Syndrome
• RESA — Regional Educational Service Agency
• PV — Pemphigus vulgaris
• HBV — High Biological Value
• DGI — Disseminated Gonococcal Infection
• SIA — Safety Institute of Australia
• FDLI — Food and Drug Law Institute
• NCID — National Center for Infectious Diseases
• RTV — Ritonavir
• ACMNPV — Autographa Californica Multinucleocapsid Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• VCT — Voluntary Counselling and Testing

• MPH — Master of Pharmacy
• ALT — Atypical Lipomatous Tumor
• SMS — Smith-Magenis Syndrome
• ASL — American Sign Language
• ADRP — Autosomal Dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa
• ABCRS — American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• YR — Years old
• AIS — American Institute of Stress
• POMS — Profile of Mood States Scale
• COS — Canadian Ophthalmological Society
• ARSS — Autonomous Replication Sequences
• ERBT — erythromycin breath test
• OBS — Operational Bioinstrumentation System
• PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• EHS — environmental health services
• ASFV — African Swine Fever Virus
• CLS — Certified Laboratory Scientist
• PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
• CPHT — Certified Pharmacy Technician
• ORM — Operational Risk Management
• USPHS — United States Public Health Service
• IPEM — Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
• CBE — Chemical and Biological Engineering
• BERI — Biomolecular Engineering Research Institute (Japan)
• BCHD — Baltimore City Health Department
• OGC — Office of the General Counsel
• AOTA — American Occupational Therapy Association
• SAIEH — South African Institute of Environmental Health
• ASPS — Association Suisse de Physiothérapie du Sport
• LMSW — Licensed Master of Social Work
• ABA — Association for Behavior Analysis
• AE — Assemble Axial Elements
• RPD — Removable Partial Denture
• MPAS — Master of Physician Assistant Studies
• TLBB — The Little Blue Book
• L — Litre
• IBV — Infectious Bronchitis Virus
• CMV — Continuous Mandatory Ventilation
• AAAAI — American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
• ADPSP — Autosomal Dominant Pure Spastic Paraplegia
• CFRLD — Cystic Fibrosis Related Liver Disease
• SB5 — Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales 5th ed.
• ARJP — Autosomal recessive juvenile parkinsonism
• CISS — Competitive in Situ Suppression
• SD — Shoulder-Disarticulation
• FAGD — Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry
• RDA — Recommended Daily Amounts
• OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
• AS — Alport syndrome
• BPAD — Behavioral and Psychological Assessment of Dementia

• T1DM — Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus
• ABIH — American Board of Industrial Hygiene
• AMD — Acids and Macular Degeneration
• NSI — Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory
• AFHPSP — Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
• DICOM — Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
• JBO — Journal of Biomedical Optics
• DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
• CCRI — Childrens Cancer Research Institute
• IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
• LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
• BM — Bachelor of Medicine
• APC — Anterior polar cataract
• ALCLS — Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphomas
• ABPG — Androgen Binding Protein Gamma
• EHR — Electronic Health Record
• CBE — Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
• MSLS — Master of Science in Library Science
• EMT — Emergency Medical Team
• ICCD — International Center for Clubhouse Development
• EOMB — explanation of medical benefits
• SG — Specific Gravity
• ED — Elbow-Disarticulation
• HYST — hysterectomy
• MPH — Master of Public Health
• SEE — Surgical Eye Expeditions
• AAR — abnormal anaphase resolution
• ACNPV — Autographa Californica Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
• HPVD — Hypertensive Pulmonary Vascular Disease
• BCBS — Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• PILE — Progressive Isoinertial Lifting Evaluation
• AFRC — Air Force Reserve Command
• MOPH — Ministry of Public Health
• LSE — Life Support Equipment
• AVSEM — Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine
• AP — amyloid plaques
• NNH — Number Needed to Harm
• AHH — anosmia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
• NCMF — North Canton Medical Foundation
• ISHEASTM — International Society for the History of East Asian Science Technology and Medicine
• AFLP — Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphic
• ADLD — Autosomal Dominant Leukodystrophy
• AFPD — Air Force Policy Directive
• RPM — Remote Patient Monitoring
• MIPI — Mantle-Cell Lymphoma International Prognostic Index
• IFG — Impaired Fasting Glucose
• IIV3 — Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, Trivalent
• HFMD — Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
• IVI — International Vaccine Institute

• ORIF — Open reduction and internal fixation
• MTPPI — Medical Technology and Practice Patterns Institute
• ARCI — Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis
• IDDB — Investigational Drugs Database
• ACP — Applied Cognitive Psychology
• EOM — Extraocular muscle
• AH — adenomatous hyperplasia
• ALC — Anaplastic Large Cell
• WD — Wrist-Disarticulation
• MERS-COV — Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
• NAMCS — National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
• UCD — Usual Childhood Diseases
• RTSM — Randomization and Trial Supply Management
• DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
• CMSS — Council of Medical Specialty Societies
• PW — Puncture Wound
• MBK — Medications and Bandage Kit
• CRC — Co-operative Research Centres
• DNV — Diarrhea and vomiting
• NCHS — National Center for Health Statistics standards
• RNA — Registered Nurse Anesthetist
• PLCH — Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
• ECRI — Emergency Care Research Institute
• ANA — Autoantibody to Nuclear Antigen
• AFHSC — Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center
• EDD — Doctor of Education
• ND — Doctor of Naturopathy
• ASV — Association of Shelter Veterinarians
• ACCS — Acinar Cell Carcinomas
• AIS — abbreviated injury score
• AMOG — Adhesion Molecule on Glia
• NACHRI — National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions
• ACEM — Australian College for Emergency Medicine
• FPMRS — Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
• ARIC — Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities
• AGM — African green monkey
• MIRF — Medical Incident Report Form
• IMC — Industrial Medical Council
• PPG — Photoelectric plethysmography
• CGH — Comparative Gene Hybridization
• SLD — Specific Learning Disability
• EMT-B — Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
• CH — congenital hypothyroidism
• HD — Hip-Disarticulation
• HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
• SOA — Shortness of Air (replaces "SOB" -- shortness of breath -- in some records)
• AGT — average generation time
• WHI — Women's Health Initiative
• AIM — Acute Infectious Mononucleosis
• ADH — Autosomal Dominant Hypercholesterolemia

• NPI — Neuropsychiatric Inventory Scale
• GDMT — Guideline Determined Medication Therapy
• VAS — visual analog scales
• CAOT-ACE — Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - Association Canadienne des Ergothérapeutes
• IICP — Increased Intracranial Pressure
• CNO — Chief Nursing Officer
• USPSTF — United States Preventive Services Task Force
• LFA — Left Forearm
• TBAALAS — Texas Branch - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
• BILAT. — Bilateral, bilaterally
• DEPICTED — Development and Evaluation of a Psychosocial Intervention in Children and Teenagers Experiencing Diabetes
• AAG — Alpha-Acid Glycoprotein
• AS — Active sleep
• HPFS — Health Professionals Follow-Up Study
• ASPS — Affected Sibling Pairs
• HAPIS — HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention Section
• AOT — Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour
• MDJ — Medical Digest Journal
• CMS — Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• EIP — Early Intervention Program
• GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
• MC — Master of Surgery
• AMSC — Associate in Medical Science
• AN — accessory nuclei
• DANA — Defense Automated Neurobehavioral Assessment
• LCCE — Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
• VL — vastus lateralis
• BC-PCM — Board Certified - Palliative Care Management
• LPM — Lateral Plate Mesoderm
• ALL — Acute Lymphatic Leukemia
• AFMS — Air Force Medical Service
• TE — Toxoplasmic Encephalitis
• CR — Cunt Rag
• PHI — Personal Health Information
• PVNS — Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
• IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• SIL — Seriously Ill List
• AAOA — American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
• FCPP — Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
• DC'D — DISCONTINUED
• AAL — Alternaria Alternata Lycopersici
• AVSD — Atrioventricular Septal Defect
• POP — Plaster of Paris
• BARC — Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
• MPSV4 — Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Quadravalent
• CRISP — Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects
• CPNP — Certified Pediatric Nurse Practioner
• ASPS — Association Suisse de Psychologie du Sport
• ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
• ARNT — Ah Receptor Nuclear Translocator

• APL — Acute Progranulocytic Leukemia
• IDDCP — Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme
• MMTV — Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus
• PHQ — Patient Health Questionnaire
• ALL — acute lymphoblastic leukosis
• RML — right middle lobe (lung)
• ARGR — Arginine Repressor Gene
• URI — upper respiratory tract infection
• LABA — Long-Acting Beta-Agonists
• PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
• ABOP — American Board of Ophthalmology
• AIHW — Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
• MS — Master of Science
• STI — sexually transmitted infection
• MH — Mass Hysteria
• HELLP — Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, Low Platelets
• RDO — Registered Dispensing Optician
• ANLL — Acute Nonlymphoid Leukemia
• BSEH — Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
• ANZSGM — Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine
• NCADI — Csap's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
• ALVS — Avian Leukosis Viruses
• UCVA — Uncorrected Visual Acuity
• OCR — Office For Civil Rights (Dept. Of Education)
• SBV — Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales 5th ed.
• HRSA — U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration
• ESY — Extended School Year
• AMLS — Acute Myelogenous Leukemias
• CISH — Chromosome in Situ Hybridisation
• ICSR — Individual Case Safety Reports
• NA — Numerical Aperture (fiber optics)
• EXT — External Alarms
• CARC — Claim Adjustment Reason Code
• AE — Attaching and effacing
• PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
• MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
• AOS — Allene Oxide Synthase
• SAM — Severe Acute Malnutrition
• CHPN — certified hospice and palliative nurse
• ANZBA — Australian and New Zealand Burn Association
• % — percent
• HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
• LC — Lighting Certified
• MDME — Microsomal Drug Metabolizing Enzymes
• APC — Adenomatosis Polyposis Coli
• BK — Below knee (transtibial)
• HMN — Health Metrics Network
• LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
• ADMD — autosomal dominant atrophic macular degeneration
• VFQ-25 — Visual Function Questionnaire, 25 questions

• ADLTE — Autosomal Dominant Lateral Temporal Epilepsy
• EFS — event-free survival probability
• STSS — Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
• FS — Flight Surgeon
• MRAD — Master of Radiology
• BHYG — bachelor of hygiene
• JMSMM — Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine
• EMT-I — Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate
• DMDD — disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
• AVRT — Atrioventricular Reciprocating Tachycardia
• AI — allelic imbalance
• ADAS — Alzheimer Disease Assessment Scale
• ARRP — Autosomal Recessive Retinitis Pigmentosa
• FTSG — full-thickness skin graft
• GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
• AK — Arginine kinase
• VZV — Varicella-Zoster Virus
• LAT — Laboratory Animal Technician
• HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
• ADHD — Attentional Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• CLIA — Clia Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment
• ALL — Acute Lymphoblastic
• SSA — Single-Strand Annealing
• ASF — Abdominal Subcutaneous Fat
• LDN — Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
• OHNCS — Occupational Health Nursing Clinical Specialist
• ADT — Active Death Therapy
• D & C — dilatation and curettage
• HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
• EMER — Emergency Medical Expense Requirement
• SAMHSA — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• CIF — cytoplasmic intermediate filament
• DVH — Division for the Visually Handicapped
• EH&S — Environmental Health and Safety
• RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
• OI — Orthopedic Impairment
• CRNN — cranial nerves
• VNA — Virginia Nurses Association
• ASD — Aspartate Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase
• TDI — Toluene Diisocyanate
• NFI — No Further Information
• AHA — Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia
• CE — chick erythrocyte
• IBD — Irritable Bowel Disease
• MREP — Medicare Remit Easy Print
• AEEC — attaching and effacing Escherichia coli
• CRPS — Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• ALL — acute lymphoblastic lymphoma
• VHF — Viral Hemorrhagic Fever
• CBCD — Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential

• ARS — Antigen recognition sites
• DOEHRS-IH — Department of Defense Occupational & Environmental Health Readiness System - Industrial Hygiene
• AS — alternative splicing
• AM — Achillea Millefolium
• AMSA — Austrian Medical Students Association
• MOOP — Medical Out Of Pocket
• VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
• SAIOH — Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene
• SCT — Specialist in Cytotechnology
• TSLP — Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Protein
• DMAA — dimethylarsinic acid
• AS — Acid Succinate
• AP — Apple Proliferation
• STI(S) — sexually transmitted infection(s)
• POS — Positively Outrageous Service
• PEDNSS — Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System
• DSB — DNA double-strand breakage
• NCS — Neurocardiogenic Syncope
• CCES — Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist
• EAGA — Expert Advisory Group on AIDS
• MQT — Medicaid Qualifying Trust
• CRN — Certified Radiologic Nurse
• FHM — Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
• APKC — atypical protein kinase C
• SEG — similar exposure groups
• B/C — Benefit/Cost
• MLT — Medical Library Technician
• IPE — Individual Protective Equipment
• TMD — Thyromental Distance
• LUL — Left Upper Lobe
• BARDA — Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
• APC — Ateles Paniscus Chamek
• MRI — Medical Records Institute
• CVID — common variable immunodeficiency disease
• ARDRA — Amplified Ribosmal DNA Restriction Analysis
• CBI — Certificate in Breast Imaging
• CRRN-A — certified rehabilitation registered nurse – advanced
• P-A — Posterior-anterior
• IASO — International Association for the Study of Obesity
• CIOMS — Council Of International Organizations Of Medical Sciences
• ARMAC — Arkansas Medicaid Administrative Claiming
• PCD — Process Challenge Device
• ARNSHL — Autosomal Recessive Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
• LLD — doctor of laws
• ADCAS — Autosomal Dominant Cerebellar Ataxias
• CEP — Centromeric Enumeration Probes
• ARD — Adult Refsum Disease
• RTR — Registered Recreational Therapist
• DES — Dysequilibrium Syndrome
• SLS — Specialist in Laboratory Safety

• F — Female
• COCOM — Combatant Command
• EMT-P — Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
• DAMIS — Drug & Alcohol Management Information System
• STAR — Shock Trauma Air Rescue
• PHARMG — Graduate in Pharmacy
• ELSI — Ethical, Legal and Social Implications
• LER — Longitudinal Exposure Record
• ABPMR — American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• MSP — matching to sample
• NDMS — National Disaster Medical System
• EMT-D — Emergency Medical Technician-Defibrillation
• ASP — The Abnormal Spindle Protein
• ALL — Acute Lymphocytic
• UCB — University of California, Berkeley
• TESS — Treatment Emergent Symptoms Scale
• CFR — Case Fatality Rate
• LTAC — Long-Term Acute Care
• DCO — Dyschondrosteosis
• ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
• ABECOPD — Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• WHO — World Health Organisation
• URN — Universal Resource Number
• AHCS — Anterior Horn Cells
• AS — Alagille Syndrome
• AMGD — Asymmetric Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis
• MSAV — Medical Scientists Association of Victoria
• DRUJ — Distal Radial Ulnar Joint
• PHM — Pharmacy
• SUP — Superior
• MSEH — Master of Science in Environmental Health
• AACD — American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's
• LBL — Light Bladder Leakage
• AF — ameloblastic fibroma
• AACF — Atypical Acinar Cell Foci
• MIFL — Maximum Individual Fiber Loss
• AACB — Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists
• ADD — adenosine deaminase gene
• AS — Ankylosing Spondylitis
• CNA — Canadian Nurses Association
• MSE — Medical Support Equipment
• CGMS — continuous glucose monitoring system
• HWFL — Healthy Weight For Life
• ST — Speech Therapy
• AL — Angiotropic lymphoma
• AED — Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
• HNPCC — Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch Syndrome)
• BUMED — U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
• AEIOU — Autism Early Intervention Outcomes Unit
• DSA — digital subtraction angiography

• CM — Case Manager
• ADCSNB — Autosomal Dominant Congenital Stationary Night Blindness
• DPHD — Division for Physical and Health Disabilities
• AAIMS — All American Institute of Medical Sciences
• ABPA — Androgen Binding Protein Alpha
• ARPS — Affected Relative Pairs
• CGS — Catgut Suture
• SHM — Social History of Medicine
• CIPN — Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
• AIN — American Institute of Nutrition
• AION — Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy
• AHAHAS — Accreditable Hospital and Health-Care Administration System
• AR — Acrosome reaction
• GID — Gender Identity Disorder
• MPHARM — master of pharmacy
• ACPSEM — Australian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine
• WM — White Male
• CSTE — Council of State & Territorial Epidemiologists
• TH — Tyrosine Hydroxylase
• ASP — Audiogenic seizure Prone
• CVID — Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders
• LHF — Left Heart Failure
• CSD — Cat-Scratch Disease
• HLHS — Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
• CGE — Cortical Granule Exocytosis
• NDC — National Drug Code
• AAB — Acidic Aniline Blue
• DEBM — Division of Evidence Based Medicine
• CDPA — Canadian Dental Protective Association
• GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
• EM — Emergency Management
• DMD — Dystrophie Musculaire de Duchenne (French: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy)
• MACE — Military Acute Concussion Evaluation
• LMRP — Local Medical Review Policy
• CA — Chromosome Analysis
• SBI — Serious Bacterial Infection
• NHIS — National Health Interview Survey
• MISM — Master of Information Systems Management
• DOHA — Department of Health and Ageing (Australian government department)
• HDI — Headache Disability Index
• FRCPC — fellow of the royal college of physicians of canada
• AS — Aldosterone Synthase
• DTD — Day to Day
• DSOP — Dental Student Outreach Program
• BPHC — Bureau of Primary Health Care
• ASP — Apoptosis Specific Protein
• CM — Master in Surgery
• GAF — Global Assessment of Functioning Scale
• AHC — Adrenal Hypoplasia Congenital
• AK — Aspartate kinase

• OEHME — Occupational & Environmental Health Medical Examination
• PFPS — Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
• EBS — Emergency Breathing Subsystem
• DM2 — Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
• APR — Abdominoperineal Resection
• AIM — Abridged Index Medicus
• CPNP — Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• MAOIS — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
• ANLL — Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
• TUEB — Transurethral Enucleation with Bipolar
• ADD — Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency
• HCW — Health Care Worker
• MSC — Master of Surgery
• NERD — No Evidence of Recurrent Disease
• ISMH — International Society of Men's Health
• AMD — Acute Macular Degeneration
• ADVAC — Advanced Course of Vaccinology
• SENS — Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence
• WMTS — Wireless Medical Telemetry Service
• TGYF — Tianma Gouteng Yin Formula
• SBPASC — Service Benefit Plan Administration Services Corporation
• HPHC — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
• FACIT — Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy
• DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
• NAMPA — National Association of Medical Perfusionists of Australia
• FAP — Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy
• CRAG — cryptococcal antigen
• CAMI — Civil Aeromedical Institute
• AFOEM — Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
• BLS — Basic life support
• LCMV — Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
• CAEP — Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
• LDF — Laser Doppler Flowmetry
• DISCH — Discharge
• PGD — Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
• BEE — Bio-Environmental Engineer
• JHM — Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences
• NBDHMT — National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology
• APH — Antepartum Hemorrhage
• NIBSC — National Institute for Biological Standards and Control
• LAFH — Lower Anterior Facial Height
• AML — Abnormalities in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• WOMAC — Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index
• ANZSNM — Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
• CIM — Class I Modification
• AA. — arteries
• ANUBIS — A New Universal Biosafety Information System
• FAAMA — F The American Academy Of Medical Administrators
• DRU — Direct Reporting Units
• KHD — Kinky Hair Disease

• CCS — Command Core System
• NEI — National Eye Institute (National Institutes of Health)
• MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
• CTA — Computed Tomographic Angiography
• CK-MB — Creatine Kinase - Muscle/ Brain
• NIDA — National Institute on Drug Abuse (National Institutes of Health)
• PBAC — Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee
• NIAAA — National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
• OEHWG — Occupational & Environmental Health Working Group
• AM — Affected Male
• HBAC — Home Birth After Caesarean
• SEM — Sionscanning Electron Microscopy
• OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine (no longer available)
• OEH-MIS — Occupational & Environmental Health-Management Information System
• AMA PCPI — American Medical Association Physician Consortium for Quality Improvement
• OCDS — Obsessive Compulsive Drinking Scale
• RMANCOVA — repeated measures analysis of covariance
• PMH — Previous Medical History
• DRMD — Division of Radiation and Medical Devices
• BVAD — Biventricular Assist Device
• RSO — Right Superior Oblique
• HISA — Health Informatics Service Architecture
• AC — Amylose Content
• SLKT — Survivability Lethality and Key Technologies
• ASAT — Aspartate Aminotransferase
• MTBI — Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
• SSPE — Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
• DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
• SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
• MMRP — Mbeya Medical Research Programme
• AOBNP — American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry
• FACMT — Fellows of the American College of Medical Toxicology
• IMMD — Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
• OOE — Out of Energy
• AAN — Australian Association of Neurologists
• LOMG — London Obstetric Medicine Group
• QAR — Quiet, Alert, Responsive
• PR — Partial Response
• DTAB — Drug Testing Advisory Board
• DODD — Department Of Defense Directive
• NSTX — Neosaxitoxin
• BVI — Better Vision Institute
• ANCA — antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
• RTNF — Recombinant Tumor Necrosis Factor
• BCCR — Balanced Complex Chromosome Rearrangement
• PAH — Pulmonary Artery Hypertension
• AEF — Helper Allogeneic Effect Factor
• HITECH — Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
• MORD — Medical Operations Requirements Document
• ASID — Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases

• VDB — VanDyke Brown test
• JE — Japanese Encephalitis
• RIATT — Research Institute for Assistive and Training Technologies
• ACO — Acyl CoA Oxidase
• CUS — chronic unpredictable stress
• RIDT(S) — rapid influenza diagnostic test(s)
• SH — Specialist in Hematology
• DNPA — Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
• PFFS — Private Fee-For-Service
• MACO — Maximum Allowable Carryover
• ADBMP — Advances in Biological and Medical Physics
• QME — Qualified Medical Evaluator
• AHPPC — australian health protection principal committee
• HKGCNT — Hong Kong Graded Character Naming Test
• HSV — Highly Selective Vagotomy
• FHM — Force Health Management
• UPIN — Universal Provider Identification Number
• ISOL — Isolation Valve
• NDDIC — National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
• IPOP — Immediate Post-Operative Prosthesis
• VFQ-51 — Visual Function Questionnaire, 51 questions
• APHDPC — Australian Population Health Development Principal Committee
• ABI — Anaphase Bridge Index
• POAG — Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
• HIB-MENCY-TT — Hib-Meningococcal (Bivalent) Conjugate Vaccine (MenHibrix®)
• AAFB — Acid and Alcohol Fast Bacilli
• CMI — Chromosome Mitosis Index
• JBJS — Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
• LGV — Lymphogranuloma Venereum
• PHACO — Phacoemulsification
• AHR — Ability of Aromatic Hydrocarbon Receptor
• HLL — High Liquid Level
• FLT3 — Fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 33
• CDAHK — Chiropractic Doctors' Association of Hong Kong
• ADAI — Autosomal Dominant Amelogenesis Imperfecta
• DVE — digital vaginal examination
• DU — Duodenal Ulcer
• ITBE — IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
• ACMV — African Cassava Mosaic Virus
• CFMG — California Forensic Medical Group
• TEO — temporo-occipital (brain area)
• LVED — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Dimension
• HMTS — Houston Medical Testing Services
• OEHED — Occupational & Environmental Health Exposure Data
• RNG — Réseau National des Génopoles
• CACCN — Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses
• CSTP — Clinical Scientist Training Program
• AMREF — African Medical and Research Foundation
• RBCS — Red blood cells
• FIQ — functional index questionnaire

• GYT — Get Yourself Tested
• ICD — International Classification of Diseases
• CCRNP — Center for Cancer Research Nanobiology Program
• MPM — Medical Portfolio Management
• AMPI — Australian Medical Pioneers Index
• IDPD — International Day of Persons with Disabilities
• BM — Black Male
• BII — Biotechnology Information Institute
• CSIC — Clean Self Intermittent Catheterization
• MAAC — Medical Assistance Advisory Committee
• MSSR — Medical Students for Social Responsibility
• MIMS — Medical Information Management System
• DP — Dorsalis Pedis
• CPPD — Chest Percussion and Post Drainage
• REG.N. — Registered Nurse
• BIFC — Benign Infantile Familial Convulsions
• REM — Roentgen Equivalent Man (Unit of Dose Equivalent)
• GNHR — Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
• MDD — Major Depressive Disorderb
• DODMERB — Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board
• NSNA — Normal Shape/Normal Alignment
• OBL — OBLique
• O.S. — left eye (ocularis/oculus sinister (Lat.)
• FABQ — Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire
• DS — disseminated sclerosis
• SV — Specialist in Virology
• IOE — Intraoperative echocardiography
• ASRC — Australian Stuttering Research Centre
• SBA — Stand By Assistance
• ARIEM — Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
• VRIT — Virtual Reality Immersion Therapy
• SL — Slight
• FMLI — Family And Medical Leave Insurance
• NLST — National Lung Screening Trial
• DMO — Dental Management Organization
• MSRDP — Medical Service Research and Development Plan
• LSU — Life Support Umbilical
• CIHR — Canadian Institutes of Health Research
• KEGG — Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes
• AAII — Aristolochic Acid II
• CSSANZ — Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand
• ORL — Optical Return Loss
• LEB — Life Expectancy at Birth
• FAAMA — F The American Academy Of Medical Acupuncture
• PERK — protein kinase RNA–like endoplasmic reticulum kinase
• METI — Medical Education Technologies, Inc.
• MTSS — Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
• TBWO — Total Body Water
• ABP — Amount Of Androgen Binding Protein
• AOT — Acridine Orange Test

• AMCAS — American Medical College Application Service
• ADMD — Autosomal Dominant Macular Dystrophy
• PPBE — Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution
• EJOM — European Journal of Oriental Medicine
• EBM — Evidence-Based Medicine
• NOTCE — National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination (Canada)
• USAFSAM — United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine
• GF — Gluten Free
• CHLP — Center for HIV Law and Policy
• ADAM — Disintegrin And Metalloprotease
• IDMT — Independent Duty Medical Technician
• FRCSC — Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
• FLMA — Family Leave Medical Act
• IMHO — International Medical Health Organization
• IMRT — intensity-modulated radiation therapy
• VHD — Ventricular Heart Disease
• NCD — noncommunicable diseases
• I&O — input and output (fluid monitoring)
• CI — contact investigation
• CMGM — chronic megakaryocytic granulocytic metaplasia
• SMAAA — Spinal Muscular Atrophy Association of Australia Inc.
• GFATM — Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
• FIPA — Familial Isolated Pituitary Adenoma
• APSI — anterior-posterior stability index
• FHT — Federation of Holistic Therapists
• MHA — Mental Health Association
• ESDA — European Sexual Dysfunction Alliance
• IADLS — Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
• AC — articular cartilage
• AGTS — Australasian Gene Therapy Society
• APP — amyloid beta protein precursor
• IMWT — Inspiratory Muscle Work Tolerance
• ECCO — European Crohn's & Colitis Organisation
• CEHI — Caribbean Environmental Health Institutetute
• SHRNA — short hairpin ribonucleic acid
• SJS — Stevens–Johnson syndrome
• AP — Antero-Posterior
• BTRR — Biomedical Technology Research Resources
• LTCSS — Long Term Care Services and Supports
• MAB — Medical Advisory Board
• AEG — anaerobically expressed genes
• MEDICS — Medical Information Computer System
• OEHSA — Occupational & Environmental Health Site Assessment
• OPN — OPeration
• RRS — Reynolds Risk Score
• WCST-64 — Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, 64 card version
• SN — sinus node
• ASIMS — Aerospace Information Management System
• CAVHD — continuous arteriovenous hemodiafiltration
• DBTS — Doctors Back to School

• SRM — Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes
• AAOS — American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• CRNBC — College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia
• AMR — Automated Medical Record
• CCFP — Certificant of the College of Family Practice of Canada
• ASPS — Aveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
• LEMS — Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
• ECV — Effective Circulating Volume
• PHIN — Public Health Information Network
• GCSI — Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index
• PMB — Physics in Medicine and Biology
• MHLT — Minimum Hearing Loss Threshold
• CLABSIS — central line–associated bloodstream infections
• ICH — International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use
• BIH — Benign Intracranial Hypertension
• VTACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
• DASIS — Drug and Alcohol Services Information System
• RPVI — registered physician in vascular interpretation
• SHIP — Senior Health Insurance Program
• CAPED — Central Areolar Pigment Epithelial Dystrophy
• IRH — Institute for Reproductive Health
• CONSORT — Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials
• MTMI — Medical Technology Management Institute
• CPHI — Canadian Population Health Initiative
• WAJM — West African Journal of Medicine
• IQCODE — Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
• TLIF — Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
• AMMI — Multiplicative Interaction
• UMT — Unit of Medical Time
• ASO — Allele Specific Oligonucleotides
• MHW — Men's Health Week
• NARI — National Ageing Research Institute
• S.C. — subcutaneous
• MHSACM — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Corporations of Massachusetts
• NICE — National Institute for Clinical Excellence
• IVF — in-vitro fertilization technique
• GRECC — Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Centers
• ASCOA — Ambulatory Surgery Center Management and Development
• ADCAII — Autosomal Dominant Cerebellar Ataxia Type II
• NHANES I-EFS — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey I Epidemiological Follow-up Study
• FAAAS — Families of Adults Affected by Asperger's Syndrome
• ACCME — Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
• NCRR — National Center for Research Resources (National Institutes of Health)
• MM — methadone maintenance
• AD — Atherogenic Dyslipidemia
• MDN — Medical Device Network
• CNO — College of Nurses of Ontario
• DSRB — Domain Specific Review Board
• MMRV — Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella Vaccine
• CLIA — Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment

• AALB — Asthma, Allergy and Lung Biology
• AAC — Associations Of Acrocentric Chromosomes
• VFN — Verticillium Fusarium and Nematode
• SDBTT — Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust
• SGA — small for gestational age
• ASVD — Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
• AMPI — Amsterdam Pain Management Index
• FLK — Funny Looking Kid (British doctors humor)
• ACKD — Adult Children with Knitting Disorders
• RNIB — Royal National Institute for the Blind United Kingdom
• AA — Alcohol Abuse
• SUS — Society of University Surgeons
• JE-MB — Inactivated, mouse brain-derived Japanese encephalitis vaccine (JE-Vax®) (no longer available)
• RX — Pharmacy
• AADH — American Academy of Dental Hygiene
• IAVI — International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
• RBRV — Resource-Based Relative Value
• NCIC CTG — National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group
• ILADS — International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society
• DIHTA — Danish Institute for Health Technology Assessment
• AAA — American Ambulance Association
• PAIN — Pay Attention Inward Now
• DNC — Dorsal Nerve Cord
• ACES — Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
• CMR — Comprehensive Medication Review
• MMIHS — Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome
• PEF — Patient Encounter Form
• EJCN — European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
• AER — Albumin Excretion Rate
• NIHSS — National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
• MERS — Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
• BCG — Bacille Calmette-Guérin (Tuberculosis) Vaccine
• DDL — didanosine
• AOR — Acridine Orange Reaction
• FNE — Free Nerve Endings
• SHO — Stryker Howmedica Osteonics
• CPPD — Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate
• PDHRA — Post-Deployment Health Reassessment
• AIOB — American Institute of Oral Biology
• MESH — Medical subject headings
• TAT — thematic apperception test
• CEA — Carcinoembryonic Antigen
• RIA — Research Institute on Addictions
• LTH — Luteotropic Hormone
• EMSA — Emergency Medical Services Authority
• BEBOH — British Examining Board in Occupational Hygiene
• CCOHS — Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
• STARD — Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies
• IGRA — interferon-gamma release assay
• VCJD — Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

• PAOP — Pulmonary Artery Occlusion (wedge) Pressure
• PCCA2 — Progressive Cerebello Cerebral Atrophy type 2
• ASH — Assistant Secretary for Health
• ACR — American College of Rheumatology
• SRT — Simple reaction times
• ADCH — Autosomal Dominant Cyclic Hematopoiesis
• KP — Klebsiella pneumoniae
• APA — Acid Phosphatase Activity
• ALIP — Abnormally Localized Immature Precursors
• SCA — Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• MSSU — Medical Short Stay Unit
• FCHP — Fallon Community Health Plan
• DMDS — Dimethyl Disulfide
• ICTV — International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses
• ABFII — autonomously replicating sequence binding factor II
• ANAG — Acute Narrow Angle Glaucoma
• ANGT — Austrian Network for Gene Therapy
• JNCI — Journal of the National Cancer Institute
• FNB — Fine Needle Biopsy
• AIOH — Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists
• ARFS — Activation of ADP Ribosylation Factors
• AF — Accumulation in ascitic Fluid
• BCD — Blister Cell Death
• ADC — Autosomal Dominant Cataract
• CKTP — Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
• AAA — Aleuria Aurantia Agglutinin
• ASC — Achaete Scute Complex
• ANZAPNM — Australian and New Zealand Association of Physicians in Nuclear Medicine
• SGB — Stellate ganglion blockade
• IALT — International Adjuvant Lung Cancer Trial
• GMRP — Global Medical Relief Program
• DDRP — Drug Demand Reduction Program
• AC — Autographa californica
• ABSCT — Autologous Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
• SISI — Short Increment Sensitivity Index
• LHON — Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
• MILD — Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression
• GUSTO — Global Use of Strategies to Open Occluded Coronary Arteries
• FINR — Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation
• MRSA — Methicillin-resistant ''Staphylococcus aureus''
• VTX — Vitrectomy
• FOMA — Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
• DFDBA — demineralized freeze-dried bone allografts
• VSV — Vesicular Stomatitis Virus
• GNG — Go/No-Go
• ADANE — Autosomal Dominant Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy
• NMWC — Nominal Molecular Weight Cutoff
• VD — volume of distribution
• SP TAP — lumbar puncture
• ABP — Amiloride Binding Protein

• ACAT — Acyl Coenzyme Acyltransferase
• ANZCTR — Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry
• NIAID — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
• NAPNES — National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service
• CANDIS — Child Abuse and Neglect Database Instrument System
• HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depressive/Depression Scale
• NIDCD — National Institutetute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
• A&I — Allergy and Immunology
• ANZHSN — Australia and New Zealand Horizon Scanning Network
• CNTD — Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases
• ERM — Epiretinal Membrane
• NBCCEDP — National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
• SRD — sustained rate duration
• PAP — peroxidase antiperoxidase
• PAHO — Pan American Health Organization
• HCT — Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
• NAION — nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
• PDI — Protein Disulfide Isomerase
• CGL — Cholinergic Gene Locus
• LP — Licensed Practitioner
• BHT — Bucket handle tear
• CNRHC — Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Centre
• RCC — renal cell cancer
• HKD — Hong Kong Diabetes Registry cohort
• FEBR — Fellowship of the Egyptian Board of Diagnostic Radiology.
• TYU — Tyuleniy (virus)
• DMGI — Digital Music Group, Inc.
• KABB — Kentucky Association of Blood Banks
• AMD — Allelic Message Display
• DAA — direct-acting antiviral
• CPCR — Cardio Pulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation
• MCKT — Medium-chain 3-Ketoacyl-CoA Thiolase
• D4T — Stavudine
• CHSP — Center for Health and Social Policy
• ELE — Estimated Life Expectancy
• WBS — Williams-Beuren Syndrome
• FFFM — Future Faces of Family Medicine
• AMSAC — Air Medical Safety Advisory Council
• BAAPS — British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• AFIOH — Air Force Institute for Operational Health
• APSTS — Atypical Proliferative Serous Tumors
• KMC — Kasturba Medical College
• CSANZ — Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
• WAPI — Washington Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
• ADHP — Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
• AAOGU — Australian Association of Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasonologists
• AKC — Across 28 American Kennel Club
• DERS — Dose Error Reduction Systems
• AQ — areca quid
• SAPT — Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment

• TDCS — Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
• MICC — Multiple Independent Current Control
• SHRTN — Seniors Health Research Transfer Network
• LGVMA — Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association
• NIDDK — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
• IPSA — Institute for Psychological Study of the Arts
• AHIC — American Health Information Community
• WMY — Word Memory Test
• AF — Abnormal Anchoring Fibrils
• OBS — Operational Biomedical System
• MPRI — Medical Polymers Research Institute
• SMDH — Suck My Doll's Head; ( Turkish translation; See MY 'DunderHead' und definite disability in mein 'cranium und minesett" I am out on a 24 hower pass: I admit my obsequesiosity und mein kneeding an erl change: signed 'ein contributor auf dem stoopiditee")
• ENOS — endothelial nitric oxide synthase
• DPEC — District Polio Eradication Committee
• HACE — high-altitude cerebral edema
• OICAN — Orthopaedic International Clinical Audit Network
• CML — cutaneous malignant lymphomas
• NSU — Nonspecific urethritis
• WELCOA — Wellness Councils of America
• AIMA — American Israeli Medical Association
• AI — Adequate Intake
• ADHD — Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• HDFP — Hypertension Detection and Follow-Up Program
• ARPHPV — Autosomal Recessive Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
• AUR — Association of University Radiologists
• IMAM — Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia
• NHSC — National Health Service Corps
• ADNOS — Anxiety Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
• NDIC — National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
• TIENS — Traditional Chinese Medical
• CBR — Computers and Biomedical Research
• ONH — Optic Nerve Head
• ATV — Atazanavir
• APNA — AgNORs Percentage Nuclear Area
• AP — Anionic Phospholipid
• CMRV — Chloroform-Methanol Residue Vaccine
• HDC ABMT — high-dose chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow transplantation
• MENACWY-CRM — Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine, Quadrivalent (Menveo®)
• AME — Aminoglycoside Modifying Enzyme
• DTSP — Diagnostic Technologies and Screening Panel
• CAF — Chromatid Aberration Frequency
• ADD — anterior digit deformity
• ALFA — Automated Laser Fluorescence Analysis
• ASPH — Association of Schools of Public Health's
• CIEH — Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
• FACOG — Fellow American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• AM — Adenoma Malignum
• EMV — Emergency Medical Vehicle
• ESA — Endocrine Society of Australia
• AINP — autoimmune neutropenia

• CAM — Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon (Hirschsprung disease)
• SCN — supra-chiasmatic nucleus
• ARMD — adverse reaction to metal debris
• IBUM — International Board of Undersea Medicine
• MTAA — Medical Technology Association of Australia
• CMM — Center for Molecular Medicine
• ADAS — Alzheimer Deficit Assessment Scale
• EHS — Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome
• WCIM — World Congress of Internal Medicine
• MEDDAC — Medical Department Activity
• BIRT — Biomedical Informatics Research Training
• HDV — Hepatitis Delta Virus
• ACPP — Acyl Carrier Protein
• SAHM — Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
• PMD — Primary Medical Doctor
• AML — Acute Monoblastic Leukemia
• FNAIT — Fetal and Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
• GBAA — Greater Baltimore Asthma Alliance
• SDQ — Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
• AF SURVEY — Atrial Fibrillation Survey
• BKPME — Bleached Kraft Pulp Mill Effluent
• LVV — Live Virus Vaccine
• VAMC — Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• ADPHSP — Autosomal Dominant Pure Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
• CAOT — Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
• AR — Arsenate Reductase
• ISB — Institut Suisse de Bioinformatique
• CHQ — Child Health Questionnaire
• AMIC — Advanced Medical Isotope Corporation
• ASD — Acute Stress Disorder
• AMHS — Adrenal Medullary Hyperplasias
• NCS — Nurse Call System
• REMEMBER — reducing early mortality and morbidity by empiric tuberculosis treatment
• ACES — artificial chromosome expression systems
• ANAM — Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics
• LRCPS — Lipid Research Clinics Prevalence Study
• CMRB — Chinese Medicine Registration Board
• CMU — Couverture Maladie Universelle
• ISMP — Institute for Safe Medication Practices
• CEH — conserved extended haplotype
• AO — Anaplastic oligodendrogliomas
• VAX — Vaccine
• PCGC — Pediatric Cardiac Genomics Consortium
• AF — Acentric Fragments
• FECA — Federal Employee Compensation Act
• AGER — Advanced Glycosylation End Receptor
• BMR — Bone Marrow Remission
• PCRP — Prostate Cancer Research Program
• DRUDP — Division of Reproductive and Urologic Drug Products
• MAC — Mycobacterium Avium Complex (medicine)

• AAV — Antiviral As Virus
• CHM — Congenital Heart Malformation
• LCS — Libyan Cardiac Society
• AI — Angiotensin I
• DCIR — dendritic cell immunoreceptor
• ARHRI — Australian Rural Health Research Institute
• IDET — Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy
• BPI — Brief Pain Inventory-Short
• LISA — Life Science Austria
• AML — Aggressive Acute Monoblastic Leukemia
• OECI — Organization of European Cancer Institutes
• AR — Altered Recognition
• ONCC — Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
• APAAP — Alkaline Phosphatase Antialkaline Phosphatase
• PANAS — Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scale
• CERI — Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute
• MDE — Major Depressive Episode
• CMPA — Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
• CAO — Canadian Association of Optometrists
• AG — Anopheles Gambiae
• SMAT — State Medical Assistance Team
• ADIM — Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association
• CAMR — Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research
• SDP — single donor platelets
• AIMBE — American Institute For Medical and Biological Engineering
• WRVH — World Report on Violence and Health
• ALK — Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase
• MSF — Médicins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
• BNML — Brown Norway Myelocytic Leukemia
• AUL — Acute Unclassifiable Leukemia
• TDR-TB — totally drug-resistant tuberculosis
• ASCTS — Australasian Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons
• APCS — Antigen Presenting Cells
• CICH — Canadian Institute of Child Health
• ALL — Aberration in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
• FDHS — Florida Digestive Health Specialists
• WANS — World Academy of Nursing Science
• NSQHS — National Safety and Quality Health Service
• LTBI — Latent Tuberculosis Infection
• CPT — Cognitive Processing Therapy
• BIOH — British Institute of Occupational Hygienists
• CVA — Cardiovascular accident ("stroke")
• CG — cathepsin G
• FMRIB — Functional MRI of the Brain
• DASH — Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand
• ACOH — Asian Conference of Occupational Health
• NTIAC — Nondestructive Testing Information Analysis Center
• CMMT — Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics
• ARI — Adelaide Research & Innovation Pty Ltd.
• NCC — National Certification Corporation

• SPCIC — Small Pathogenic Circulating Immune Complexes
• MMRA — Minnesota Medical Records Act
• SMND — Sporadic Motor Neuron Disease
• AANI — Allergy Asthma Network India
• SLP — SLEEPINESS SCALE
• TY21A — Oral Typhoid Vaccine (live)
• CRL — rats--crown-rump length
• CLL — Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia
• RK — right kidney
• ADHR — Autosomal Dominant Hypophosphatemic Rickets
• DTRS — deep tendon reflexes
• BXD — B6 x D2
• ASP — Affected Sib Pair
• AFP — Amplified Fragments Pools
• ACS — Ars Consensus Sequence
• UMLS — Unified Medical Language System
• AC — Anaplastic Carcinoma
• DWAB — Development and Welfare Association of the Blind (Andhra Pradesh)
• EMRA — Emergency Medicine Research Associates
• CBLP — Chronic Back and Leg Pain
• ASDII — Atrial Septal Defect Type II
• AS — Ambras Syndrome
• NNCA — Navy Nurse Corps Association
• NHSN — National Healthcare Safety Network
• THIC — The Heart Institute for Children
• PCHW — Positive Changes Hypnosis Westchester
• PVCD — Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction
• HIPN — Heartland Independent Provider Network
• BCCLS — Breast Cancer Cell Lines
• EJV — External Jugular Vein
• CEC — Communications Etudes Corporelles
• PSC — Program Support Center (US DHHS)
• CEHI — Caribbean Environmental Health Institute
• MPA — Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
• IPV — inactivated poliovirus vaccine
• PLSS — Portable Life Support System
• ERAD — endoplasmic reticulumassociated degradation
• GD — Guide Dogs
• CHIT — Center for Health Information Technology
• RMAK — Rabbit Muscle Adenylate Kinase
• ATF — Abdominal Total Fat
• AOMA — Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin
• CAD — Carotid Artery Disease
• IVPT — Institute of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
• AAL — Automated Anatomical Labeling
• IREB — Institut de Recherches Scientifiques sur les Boissons
• BRET — Biomedical Research Education & Training
• CDS — Clinical Decision Support
• PRHS — Puerto Rico Heart Study
• NBCOT — National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.

• ARES — Amide Response Elements
• NCDA — National Center for Deaf Advocacy
• MNBF — Magnocellular Basal Forebrain
• CNIM — Certified Neuro Interoperative Monitor
• SOH — Safety and Occupational Health
• MAM — Moderate Acute Malnutrition
• SBTF — Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation
• NPIN — National Prevention Information Network
• JIFSAN — Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
• PPH — portopulmonary hypertension
• NKFA — No Known Food Allergies
• NICE-SUGAR — Normoglycemia in Intensive Care Evaluation-Survival Using Glucose Algorithm Regulation (research trial)
• JGN — Journal of Gerontological Nursing
• ASHS — Abnormal Sperm Heads
• CTTP — Childhood Trauma Treatment Program
• B.O. — BODY ODOR
• ONSD — Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter
• SLF — Single Live Fetus
• BH4D — tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
• CMLA — Cleveland Medical Library Association
• ABPB — Androgen Binding Protein Beta
• AN — Arm Number
• DHQP — Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion
• IAPH — International Association of Pure Hypnoanalysts
• PFFD — Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency
• WISQARS — Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System
• GAMC — General Assistance Medical Care
• ANZPM — Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine
• AMB. — ambulating, ambulatory
• RTMS — Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
• MEMA — Musicians Emergency Medical Association
• WFOC — Worldwide Forensic Odontology Contacts
• ASSIGN — Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Using SIGN Guidelines
• ACK — Ancestral Carnivore Karyotype
• DVI — Dengue Virus Infection
• AMLC — Alkali Myosin Light Chains
• AIGF — Androgen-Induced Growth Factor
• MECP — Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program
• MIR — Medical Inspection Room
• BCLS — Biomechanical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• AISRAP — Australian Institute for Suicide Research And Prevention
• AAR — Age of Adiposity Rebound
• CLKS — Colon, Kidneys, Liver, Spleen
• PTA — Persistent Truncus Arteriosus
• RIMC — Region I Medical Center
• VFC — Vaccines for Children
• ACCS — Abnormal Chromatin Clumping Syndrome
• RIFLE — Risk, injury, failure, loss, end-stage (renal)
• OHF — Occupational Health Facility
• SMH — Screening for Mental Health, Inc.

• AE — Alclofenac Epoxide
• FHA — Federal Health Architecture
• DA — dermatitis artefacta
• ACES — Active Community Environments
• ISTM — Institut Superieur Des Techniques Medicales
• CNIB — Canadian National Institute for the Blind
• NEAHR — Network Environments for Aboriginal Health Research
• TPOAB — Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
• FCIM — Federated Council for Internal Medicine
• BDCF — Baseline Data Collection Form
• ISQ — in status quo (Lat.: no change)
• AAE — Adh Adult Enhancer
• IOTA — Institut d'Ophtalmologie Tropicale De l'Afrique
• NIDRR — National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
• VVC — VulvoVaginal Candidiasis
• IMJ — International Medical Journal
• CCH — Constitutive Centromeric Heterochromatin
• PAR — Performance and Accountability Report
• CMMB — Catholic Medical Mission Board
• UDC — usual diseases of childhood
• AGD — Argyrophilic Grain Dementia
• GSC — Glasgow Coma Score
• ACCS — Activity Of Adenoid Cystic Carcinomas
• BCVI — blunt carotid and vertebral artery injury
• ARAS — Alberta Reappraising AIDS Society
• CCE — Clear Cell Ependymoma
• POI — Point of Interest
• CPEN — Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
• GYTS — Global Youth Tobacco Survey
• WRAIR — Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
• FNHH — First Nations House of Healing
• MSOF — Multiple system organ failure
• RSVI — respiratory syncytial viral infection(s)
• AHC — Australian Hepatitis Council
• WDAE — Withdrawal Due to Adverse Events
• ADSP — Autosomal Dominant Spastic Paraplegia
• HEME — Hemorrhage Early MRI Evaluation
• NCCAM — National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• MSAC — Medical Services Advisory Committee
• WRMSD — Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
• IPSB — inappropriate patient sexual behavior
• RC — Root Canal
• AMC — Aerospace Medicine Council
• MTRP — Medical Training Review Panel
• CKPX — chickenpox
• ASD — Angiogenic Squamous Dysplasia
• TRACH — tracheostomy
• ANP — Activate Natriuretic Peptide
• PEVN — periventricular nucleus
• NVP — Nevirapine

• BAPM — British Association of Perinatal Medicine
• ARPA — Repressor Protein
• NL&D — normal labor and delivery
• NHAMCS — National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
• MUCA-1 — Chinese Multi-Provincial Study I
• CDF — Chromosomal DNA Fingerprinting
• MNN — Medical News Network
• ACD — Acampomelic Campomelic Dysostosis
• AR — Androgen Resistance
• HAD — HIV-associated dementia
• LIG — Ligament
• FTBI — Fractionated Total Body Irradiation
• KRC — Kommission Refraktive Chirurgie
• MDCM — "Medicinae Doctorem et Chirurgiae Magistrum" the latin term given to a Doctor, specifically a Doctor who has satisfied the College of Surgeons and Physicians of Canada. The latin translation is "Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery.
• NHMA — National Hispanic Medical Association
• NWHC — National Wildlife Health Center
• ACC — Anterior Cingulate
• BSLE — Bullous Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• CGIO-C — Clinical Global Impression of Change
• YPLL — years of potential life lost
• MERP — Medical Emergency Response Plan
• SARMS — Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators
• MSHP — Minnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists
• MHIP — Maryland Health Insurance Plan
• KD — Knee-Disarticulation
• UME — Unusual Mortality Event
• HD — Hirschsprung disease
• PABD — Preoperative Autologous Blood Donation
• GRADE — Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation
• APRIL — Acidic Protein Rich in Leucine
• CANCORS — Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance study
• PDDS — Peoria District Dental Society
• ARI — Autosomal Recessive Ichthyosis
• USPH — United States Public Health
• O&G — Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• CPHI — Center for Public Health Informatics
• ISTAR — Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research
• AAI — Aa Aristolochic Acid I
• CSHS — Centre For Strategic Health Studies
• VSCR — Vienna School of Clinical Research
• SAHS — San Antonio Heart Study
• IICU — Infant Intensive Care Unit
• CMHA — Canadian Mental Health Association
• COFM — Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine
• ANZSN — Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology
• WPW — Wolff-Parkinson-White-Syndrom
• NRI — Net Reclassification Improvement
• EOLC — end-of-life care
• ASGMA — Australian Society for Geriatric Medicine Association
• ARO — Autosomal Recessive Osteopetrosis

• PHII — Public Health Informatics Institute
• EMSVO — Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator
• SACI — San Antonio Cancer Institute
• EGG — electroglottography
• LMSS — Liverpool Medical Students Society
• ISMH — International Society of Medical Hydrology and Climatology
• PSMI — Patch Slice Microincubator
• DNBI — Disease and Nonbattle Injury
• ACDM — Association for Clinical Data Management
• CDHA — Capital District Health Authority (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)
• S-J — Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• EPODE — Ensemble, Prévenons l’Obésité Des Enfants (France)
• PMLE — Polymorphous Light Eruption
• ALB — Alkaline Lysis Buffer
• CR. NN. — cranial nerves
• SCIPI — Spinal Cord Injury Pain Instrument
• RCSI — Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
• EBCR — Evidence-Based Case Report
• UBMD — University at Buffalo Medical Doctor
• LRLT — Living Related Liver Transplantation
• ABCSG — Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group
• IDV — indinavir
• H — Height
• CDTB — Cytolethal Distending Toxin B
• MUMPS — Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-Programming System
• IADAF — Fellow of the International Academy for Dental Advancement
• ACC — Abnormal Chromatin Clumping
• PID — primary immune deficiencies
• PHSP — Prepaid Health Service Plan
• AN — Ala Nigra
• AGBG — Androgen-Glucocorticoid-Binding Globulin
• CBF — Chromatid Break Frequency
• ANNL — Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
• FODI — Federation of Operative Dentistry of India
• MDCA — Medical Device Companies Analysis
• FV — fever virus
• I/D — intradermal
• JOINTS — Joining Organizations in Tackling SSIs
• MDRT — multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
• OHSU — Oregon Health & Science University
• OIAP — Oklahoma Infants Assistance Program
• AAAT — Adult Adolescent Alcohol Treatment
• PVCS — premature ventricular contractions
• BART — Balloon Analogue Risk Task
• MSL — Medical Science Liaison
• AI — Avian Influenza
• DRMC — Desert Regional Medical Center
• NEDSS — National Electronic Disease Surveillance System
• PHLI — Public Health Leadership Institutes
• C-7 — seventh cervical vertebrum

• AAHIVM — The American Academy of HIV Medicine
• ARA — Australian Rheumatology Association
• LSS — Life Support System
• IPBS — Isotopes in the Physical and Biomedical Sciences
• AN — Anterior Neuroectoderm
• NRCPR — National Registry of CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
• ACKD — Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease
• EPB — extensor pollicis brevis
• MSNE — Myoclonic Status in Nonprogressive Epilepsy
• TEN — Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• EDP — emotionally disturbed person, (Refrence what medical source? /Ye Ed, fmf 09/20/2013:
• SDFC — San Diego Fertility Center
• BCC — basal cell cancer
• AOA — ataxia with oculomotor apraxia
• AGEPC — Acetyl Glyceryl Ether Phosphoryl Choline
• ESOT — European Society for Organ Transplantation
• NMDP — National Marrow Donor Program
• ROM — Right Otitis Media
• CARES — Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival
• CCIWA — Critical Care Institute of Western Australia
• CEBP — Centre of Evidence-Based Physiotherapy
• CCL — Cell Cycle Length
• AMP — Antigenic Membrane Protein
• CDLE — Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
• RCBP — Rural Carrier Benefit Plan
• AD — Advanced Disease
• BMP — Biological and Medical Physics
• ACC — Apoptotic Chromatin Condensation
• AE — Abnormal Eye
• ACIC — Adenomas Containing Invasive Carcinoma
• CWP — coal worker's pneumoconiosis
• CCT — Cellular Cycle Time
• FFAS — Free Fatty Acids
• AMLRS — Auditory Middle Latency Responses
• EPM — Elevated Plus Maze
• DDNC — Digestive Disease National Coalition
• PAVN — paraventricular nucleus
• APL — Activity Phosphatase Leukocyte
• SBIR — Small Business Innovative Research
• AD — Anaphase Delay
• CL — Corpora lutea
• AAF — Amino Acetyl Fluorene
• POMA — Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
• AMD — Adult Macular Degeneration
• FPS — Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society
• BCIA — Biomedical Clinical Instrumentation Association
• AIFS — Australian Institute of Family Studies
• IDDT — Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust
• ABH — Ateles Belzebuth Hybridus
• TSANZ — Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand

• MFM — Massage Fisiotherapy And Medical
• NCCT — National Center for Competency Testing
• VNC — Ventral Nerve Cord
• HZV — Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine (formerly called ZOS)
• ADFEVR — Autosomal Dominant Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy
• PCV7 — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (7-valent) (no longer available)
• ASUM — Australian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine
• IRCAD — Institut de Recherche contre les Cancers de l'Appareil Digestif
• QOLID — Quality of Life Instruments Database
• NDIP — National Dental Inspection Programme
• ATPIII — Adult Treatment Panel III
• UNPA — United Neurodiagnostic Professionals of America
• DSDRS — Diabetes-Specific Dementia Risk Score
• CLI — Central Lymphatic Irradiation
• WNV — West Nile Virus
• IDSA-EIN — Infectious Diseases Society of America Emerging Infections Network
• HOP — Home Oxygen Program
• AN — Agnors Number
• MDPI — Molecular Diversity Preservation International
• OLTCA — Ontario Long Term Care Association
• PN — Pneumonia
• ANSI HISB — American National Standards Institute's Healthcare Informatics Standards Board
• NCMHD — National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities
• WR — Wasserman reaction (syphilis test)
• BHSI — Behavioral Health Services Initiative
• MANSI — Maternal and Newborn Survival Initiative
• CERCLA — Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (1980, "Superfund")
• RACGP — Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners
• TEM — Traumatic Event Management
• = — Equivalent to
• AMD — Adult-Onset Macular Degeneration
• ACMD — Atypical Chronic Myelocytic Disorder
• PPCM — Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
• ADNSHL — Autosomal Dominant Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
• APASS — Anesthesia Pre-Admit Screening Service
• ZN — Ziehl-Neelsen
• AREA — Amplicon Restriction Endonuclease Analysis
• ADPCA — Autosomal Dominant Pure Cerebellar Ataxia
• IAMA — Iranian American Medical Association
• MDAO — Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
• ALSS — Attack Latency Scores
• VAR — Varicella vaccine
• TA — applanation tonometry
• AGIS — Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study
• LMR — Left medial rectus (of eye)
• NHMRC — National Health And Medical Research Council (Australia)
• TSK — Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia
• ISH — in-situ hybridization
• ASA — Australasian Sonographers Association
• ART — Anti-Retroviral Treatment

• AMLS — Acute Myeloid Leukemias
• NINDS — National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• SSTAR — Society for Sex Therapy and Research
• OSHC — Overseas Student Health Cover
• AFP — Analytes Alpha Feto Protein
• 0 — Not Present OR No abnormality
• RIC — Ritual Infant Circumcision
• MSSA — Medical Service Study Areas
• MC2B — Medical Contact To Balloon time
• ARMD — Autosomal Recessive Muscular Dystrophies
• CJAS — Copenhagen Journal of Asian Studies
• ARVS — antiretroviral drugs
• IMEI — International Medical Education Institute
• ABL — The Avian Blastic Leukemia
• CMHI — Cook-Medley Hostility Inventory
• GMRP — Georgia Medical Resource Pool
• AGM — Additional Genetical Material
• HMOT — Home Medical Oxygen Therapy
• SAPNA — South Asian Professional Network for Health Awareness
• NKUDIC — National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
• PREP — Pre-exposure prophylaxis
• BHM — Bulletin for the History of Medicine
• ASAR — Alouatta Seniculus Arctoidea
• CBST — Canalicular Bile Salt Transporter
• AML — Abnormal Acute Myeloid Leukemias
• AHSE — American Society for Healthcare Engineering
• CDGE — Constant Denaturant Gradient Electrophoresis
• CDAD — C. difficile-associated diarrhea
• MPPCF — millions of particles per cubic foot (air)
• MROE — Medical Rules of Eligibility
• IKLT — Institute of Kidney Lifescience Technologies
• SCFHS — Saudi Commission for Health Specialities
• ICCD — Integrated Center for Child Development
• SDB — Sleep-Disordered Breathing
• CFMG — Canadian Forces Medical Group
• PT. — patient
• NVVRS — National Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Study
• P.R. — rectally (per rectum [ Lat.])
• AION — Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
• AP — Acceptor Proteins
• DESG — Diabetes Education Study Group
• CLR(S) — C-type lectin-like receptor(s)
• PRA — Physician's Recognition Award
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma Can
• GRVE — Groundnut Rosette Virus from East Africa
• CIME — Centre for Innovation in Medical Education
• GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphatic Tissue
• AR — Activation Ratio
• CFMNPV — Choristoneura Fumiferana Multinucleocapsid Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• CHERE — Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation

• BMRC — Buffalo Materials Research Center
• ASGO — Australian Society of Gynaecological Oncologists
• AB — Alongside Routine Aniline Blue
• ASR — Ammoniacal Silver Reaction
• PAAD — Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled
• HPV4 — Human Papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent (Gardasil®)
• PHS — Physician's Health Study
• HBOC — Haemophilus b Oligosaccharide Conjugate (Hib) Vaccine (no longer available)
• ADFSP — Autosomal Dominant Familial Spastic Paraplegia
• PRHHP — Puerto Rico Heart Health Program
• USANZ — Urological Society of Australia & New Zealand
• DMLS — Direct Metal Laser Sintering
• MT — Medical Technology
• YWHS — Young Women's Health Summit
• QLTC — Qualified Long Term Care
• CTS2 — Revised Conflict Tactics Scale
• TDN — Total Dietary Nutrition
• ACAT — Acyl Coa Acyltransferase
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma Current
• ARCO — Autosomal Recessive Cardiomyopathy Ophthalmoplegia
• DTWP — Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and whole-cell pertussis vaccine, pediatric formulation (no longer available)
• CPIP — Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan
• FTMO — fever of too many origins
• ADGP — Australian Divisions of General Practice
• AFLPS — Anonymous Fragment Length Polymorphisms
• ICHNR — International Congress of Head and Neck Radiology
• COTH — Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems
• DENV — Dengue virus
• HEENT — Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat
• EAC — exercise-associated collapse
• MANTIS — Manual Alternative And Natural Therapy Index System
• SMART — Subconscious Motivation And Accelerated Reprogramming Techniques
• BMP-2 — Bone Morphogenetic Protein type 2
• N.S. — nervous system
• NIHO — Normalized Index of Hemolysis for Oxygenators
• DMQRP — Division of Mammography Quality and Radiation Programs
• MSG — massage
• NFLT — Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness
• OAS — Office of Applied Studies
• LOML — Latunde Odeku Medical Library
• ITCH — Itching
• POLC — Problem Oriented List of Charges
• BOOF — Bronchiolitis ObliteransOrganizing Pneumonia
• ELSA — Ethical, Legal and Social Aspects
• SNPHPU — Syndicat National des Pharmaciens Praticiens Hospitaliers et Praticiens Hospitaliers Universitaires
• NAPVI — National Association for Parents of Children with Visually Impairments
• ATDN — AIDS Treatment Data Network
• DEPR — Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research
• AML — Aberrations in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• LMBF — Laminar Microvascular Blood Flow

• MNST — Malignant Nerve Sheath Tumor
• EORS — European Orthopaedic Research Society
• ANZHMG — Australian and New Zealand Hyperbaric Medicine Group
• ASH — Abnormal Sperm Heads
• DMS — Defence Medical Services
• AMAS — Austrian Moderate Altitude Study
• HCIB — Health Care Insurance Board
• NIUSR — National Institute for Urban Search and Rescue
• ALL — Activity in adult Lymphocytic Leukemia
• BE — Bioenvironmental Engineering
• DES — diethylstilbesterol
• APCS — Serum Amyloid P Component
• AML — Abnormalities in Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
• ITHA — Inter Tribal Health Authority
• AAF — Acetyl Amino Fluorene
• FBJ — Freight Business Journal
• IPSM — Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine
• OGHA — Office of Global Health Affairs
• AME — Advanced Medical Equipment
• BCCA — BC Cancer Agency
• IDHC — Island Digestive Health Center
• SFARI — Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
• PEOC — Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption
• HAPE — High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
• MSIPC — Michigan Society for Infection Prevention & Control
• UNITAR — United Nations Institute of Training and Research
• AAV — Amplicon Vectors And Virus
• BSID — Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development
• BCS — Body Condition Scoring
• DORWG — Diabetes and Obesity Research Working Group
• TTMB — Transperineal Template Mapping Biopsies
• ADF — Allelic Deletion Fingerprinting
• ADSG — Average Daily Slaughter Gain
• SCDD — Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities
• MCAT — Medical College Aptitude Test
• OTN — Ontario Telemedicine Network
• SASOP — South African Society of Psychiatrists
• ELSA — European League of Stuttering Associations
• ASC — Ammoniacal Silver Carbonate
• AI — Anaphase i
• AHPRA — Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• EFWP — Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania
• RSCL — Rotterdam symptoms checklist
• MIRF — Medical Industrial Radiation Facility
• OCBC — Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Cooperative
• ADJ — Adjudication
• ANRO — Anaesthetics National Recruitment Office
• NPSG — National Patient Safety Goals
• MDI — Manic Depressive Illness
• EAB — epidermolysis bullosa acquisita

• KCOM — Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
• MCMI — Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory
• BMAS — Broth Microdilution Assays
• LLAT — left lateral
• KMAP — Kansas Medical Assistance Program
• CCI — Canadian Classification Index
• ADA — Autosomal Dominant Ataxias
• LOMG — Linden Oaks Medical Group
• ABR — Abnormally Banded Region
• CDS — Caudal Dysplasia Sequence
• BRB — Biomedical Research Building
• PTBT — Physical Therapy Brain Trust
• CPET — Centre for Positron Emission Tomography
• IOSM — Institute of Safety Management
• AUPHA — Association of University Programs in Health Administration
• IUSTI — International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections
• P.V. — vaginally (per vaginam) [ Lat.]
• AIF — Apoptosis Inducing Factor
• CPSI — Canadian Patient Safety Institute
• BME — Benign Myoclonic Epilepsies
• AAMM — Acute Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia
• HIID — Haemophilus Influenzae Invasive Disease
• MERPS — Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans
• NSAI — Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• IOLS — Intraocular Cataract Lenses
• EMTALA — Emergency Medical Treatment Active Labor Act
• IBS-C — irritable bowel syndrome with constipation
• DPSI — dynamic postural stability index
• COSC — Combat and Operational Stress Control
• CHOIR — Correction of Hemoglobin and Outcomes in Renal Insufficiency (study)
• IEID — Institute of Epidemology and Infectious Diseases
• EFS — event-free survival rate
• ILI — intraocular lens implantation
• PCDC — Primary Care Development Corporation
• BICC — Biomedical Information Communication Center
• ARPANSA — Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
• MHPF — Mental Health Providers Forum
• ANCAHRD — Australian National Council on AIDS, Hepatitis C and Related Diseases
• ITPC — International Treatment Preparedness Coalition
• AILS — Approach of Advanced Intercross Lines
• EMTP — Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic
• CCW — cataract and curly whiskers
• EHR(S) — electronic health record(s)
• AK — Above knee (transfemoral)
• SLAP — Superior Labrum Anterior To Posterior
• HADES — High Altitude Dong Enlargement Syndrome
• AA — allyl alcohol
• PCOD — Polycystic Ovary Disorder
• ASL — Acute Secondary Leukemia
• LTD — Long-Term Depression

• RA — Right Arm
• EIIC — Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal Crónica
• MR — Measles-rubella Vaccine
• CIRM — California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
• BR — Birefringent Retardation
• TGA — Therapeutic Goods Administration
• SER — Society for Epidemiologic Research
• DNAP — DOCTOR of NURSING ANESTHESIA PRACTICE
• OUP — Oxford University Press
• ACACA — Assignment Of A Carboxylase Alpha
• STN — Sternberg Memory Search
• MANTRA-PAF — medical antiarrhythmic treatment or radio frequency ablation in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation trial
• OBMT — Outpatient-Based Medical Team
• SIBS — Social Interaction Between Siblings
• DRMC — DuBois Regional Medical Center
• CSEMSI — Connecticut Society of Emergency Medical Services Instructors
• IOFB — Intra-ocular foreign body
• CADCA — Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's
• LBV — Low Biological Value
• EAGD — Electronic Ambulance Guidelines Device
• CCT — Central Corneal Thickness
• EPT — Expedited Partner Therapy
• IMAQ — Islamic Medical Association of Queensland
• CMED — Centralized Medical Emergency Direction
• CCO(S) — Coordinated Care Organization(s)
• QPU — Quarterly Provider Update
• UNRC — Urology and Nephrology Research Center
• AIPM — American Institute of Preventive Medicine
• L85 — Leiden-85 cohort
• SCAD — Short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
• CARIM — CArdiovascular Research Institute Maastricht
• CACCF — Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation
• RDM — refractory dermatomyositis
• UAEM — Universities Allied for Essential Medicines
• AFP — Serum Alpha Feto Protein
• OBMT — Office Based Medical Team
• FDS — fetal death syndrome
• IPMN(S) — Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm(s)
• NIHS — National Institute of Health Sciences, Japan
• DDMI — Developmentally Disabled Mental Illness
• NWHIC — National Women's Health Information Center
• DAT — Delivered at Terminal
• ARLI — Autosomal Recessive Lamellar Ichthyosis
• SJ — supinator jerk
• IEED — Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder
• BASICS — Basic Support for Institutionalizing Child Survival
• ASDS — Autism Spectrum Disorders
• YHC — Youth Health Conference
• AMD — Age Macular Degeneration
• DARTS — Diabetes Audit and Research in Tayside Scotland

• MIP — Medically Indigent Program
• NIOH — National Institute of Occupational Health
• MERRF — Myoclonic epilepsy with ragged-red fibers (MERRF)
• TDTC — Toronto Drug Treatment Court
• EDS — Excessive Daytime Somnolence
• PHI — penetrating head injury
• SVG — Saphenous Vein Grafts
• MSSD — Medical Staff Services Department
• AMPS — Aberrant Meiotic Products
• NSCLC — non-small cell lung cancer patients
• NPHS-II — Second Northwick Park Heart Study
• PCORI — Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
• LVNC — Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy
• MPHI — Michigan Public Health Institute
• MOGA — Medical Oncology Group of Australia
• QO — Quality Oncology, Inc.
• CCHSA — Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (1995–2008) formerly CCHFA; in 2008 renamed Accreditation Canada)
• AGCH — Atypical Goblet Cell Hyperplasia