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• FACOOG — Fellow American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• Q3W — Every 3 weeks
• POST-AF — Post-atrial fibrillation
• MBBS — Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae (Latin: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
• CF — Cystic Fibrosis
• PREDIMED — Prevención con Dieta Mediterránea
• APFT — Army Physical Fitness Test
• PPV-23 — pneumococcal polysaccharides vaccine, 23-valent
• PPV — Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (23-valent) (replaced by the term PPSV23)
• PREP — Pediatrics Review and Education Program
• PREDICT — Prospective Evaluation of Diabetic Ischaemic Disease by Computed Tomography
• PR — per rectum (rectally) [Lat.]
• PNTX — pneumothorax
• PPV23 — Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (23-valent) (replaced by the term PPSV23)
• PPSV23 — Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (23-valent) (formerly called PPV or PPV23)
• SLUDD — the functions of the parasympathetic nervous system is SLUDD (salivation, lacrimation, urination, digestion, and defecation).
• HAQ-DI — Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index
• PHIV — PEDIATRIC HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY DISEASE
• PPM — Preventive Performance Maintenance
• N&V — Nausea & Vomiting
• PPMD — Postpartum Mood Disorders
• COPD — Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• PODO — Podoconiosis
• PPD — persistent post-traumatic distress
• HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus I
• POI — progestin-only injectable
• POE — point of exit
• POKM — Pilsner Official Krankenhaus Ministry
• AFVSS — Afebrile, Vital Signs Stable
• POOP — Pinching Only On Patooties
• WALRI — Wheeze Associated Lower Respiratory Infection
• RIP — Rest in Peace
• AP & LAT — Anteroposterior and Lateral
• DM — Diabetes mellitus
• PMS — post-menopausal syndrome/symptoms
• CUPPI — Circumstances Undetermined Pending Police Investigation
• DCH — Doctor of Surgery
• CHF — Congestive Heart Failure
• ASAP — As Soon As Possible (pronounced AY-sap)
• TX — Treatment (medical)
• POMS — Profile of Mood States Questionnaire
• DOB — Date Of Birth
• CABG — Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
• AEDF — Absent End Diastolic Flow
• NAGMA — Normal Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
• FACT-GOG-NTX — Functional Assessment of Cancer Treatment Gynecologic Oncology Group - Neurotoxicity
• PPM — parts per million
• PICO — population, intervention, comparator, and outcome
• LASER — Light Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation (cf. Maser)
• DHT — Dobhoff Tube (feeding tube)

• IT — Information Technology
• NAICU — National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
• PMS — Post Market Surveillance
• IBDQ — Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire
• IPAQ — International Physical Activity Questionnaire
• EPA — Environmental Protection Agency (US)
• IQ — Intelligence Quotient
• MADRS — Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale
• FACMS — Fellow, American College of Mohs Surgery
• DC'D — DISCONTINUED
• PIAQ — Pediatric Inhaler Adherence Questionnaire
• PN(S) — pierced nipple(s)
• PNMD — Parkinson Network of Mount Diablo
• L4/5 — Lumbar vertebrae 4 and 5 interspace
• FACPM — Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine
• ACGIH — American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc.
• SOPD — Surgical Out Patient Department
• UNICEF — United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
• NRFHR — Non Reassuring Fetal Heart Rate
• APNP — Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber
• BVAS — Birmingham Vasculitis Activity Score
• LLB — Legum Baccalaureus (Latin: Bachelor Of Laws)
• OBS & GYNAE — Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• PM — petit mal (form of epilepsy)
• PHI(S) — penetrating head injury
• PMSO — Private Medical Students Organization
• GNRI — Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index
• AC — Alternating Current
• PMDS — Persistent Müllerian duct syndrome
• PME — post-mortem examination
• PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
• PLCO — Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (screening trial)
• T-10 — tenth thoracic vertebrum
• PGII — Patient Global Impression of Improvement
• AADOM — American Association of Dental Office Managers
• PHR — Professional Healthcare Reform
• I.V. — intravenous
• AFDC — Aid to Families with Dependent Children
• PAIGE — Patient Instruction Generator
• PIVOT — Prostate Cancer Intervention vs. Observation Trial
• PMIC — Psychiatric Medical Institutions For Children
• PHS — physician health services
• RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• EENT — eye, ear, nose & throat (medical specialty)
• PMBT — Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
• PSQI — Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
• PMA — pre-motor area (brain)
• PIHKAL — Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved (Book)
• PMBT — Precision Muscle Balancing Technology
• T-11 — eleventh thoracic vertebrum

• THR — Total Hip Replacement
• CY — Calendar Year
• PHG — Portohepatic gradient
• F.P. — F Double Prime Math
• FACAAI — fellow of the american college of allergy, asthma & immunology
• PHIND — Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Industry News Database
• CP — Conscious Proprioception
• EDI — Electronic Data Interchange
• OSCE — Objective Structured Clinical Examination
• PGSC — patient global symptom control
• INFAO — Abdominal Aorta Below
• PHA — Post-development Health Assessment
• FAMHX — Family history
• PIOD — pelvic inflammatory disease
• PGTT — Prednisolone Glucose Tolerance Tests
• YR — Years old
• EXP'D — Expired
• ACOG — American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• D.POD. — Doctor of Podiatry
• AMI — acute myocardial infarction
• RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
• BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
• MARS — Medication Adherence Rating Scale
• VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
• DDX — Differential Diagnosis
• L-3 — third lumbar vertebrum
• B.D.SC. — Bachelor of Dental Science
• RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
• I.M. — intramuscular
• CVICU — Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
• MSDS — Material Safety Data Sheets
• DOA — dead on arrival
• TBD — To Be Determined
• SACX — Secretary's Advisory Committee on Xenotransplantation
• COAT — Children's Orientation and Amnesia Test
• IV — Intravenous
• T-12 — twelfth thoracic vertebrum
• NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
• T-6 — sixth thoracic vertebrum
• QALY(S) — quality adjusted life year(s)
• M-TAG/IMS — Medical Technology Assessment Group/IMS Health
• SOA — Shortness of Air (replaces "SOB" -- shortness of breath -- in some records)
• AAHFP — American Academy of Health & Fitness Professionals
• OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
• EEO — Equal Employment Opportunity
• CA-EBS — Compressed Air - Emergency Breathing Systems
• OBS — Observation
• T-8 — eighth thoracic vertebrum
• H&P — history and physical examination
• GI — Gastrointestinal

• ΣΚ — Sigma Kappa
• AAIDD — American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• L-4 — fourth lumbar vertebrum
• FAAU — Flexible Acute Admission Unit
• DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
• CPI — Consumer Price Index
• FACMI — Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics
• T-7 — seventh thoracic vertebrum
• L-5 — fifth lumbar vertebrum
• AM — Amplitude Modulation
• PT. — patient
• CABANA — Catheter Aablation Versus Anti-arrhythmic Drug Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation
• COBRA — Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985
• MTF — Medical Treatment Facility
• T-9 — ninth thoracic vertebrum
• BSED — Bachelor of Science in Education
• CVP — Central Venous Pressure
• FDA — Food Drug Administration
• CBO — Congressional Budget Office
• CGI-C — Clinical Global Impression of Change
• CCI — Charlson Comorbidity Index
• FACHM — Fellow of the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine
• CNS — Central Nervous System
• BPI-SF — Brief Pain Inventory - short form
• MCV4 — Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Quadravalent
• N&NR — New and Non-official Remedies
• CABBT — Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology
• AADSAS — Associated American Dental Schools Application Service
• KABN — Korean Accreditation Board of Nursing
• HFPEF — Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
• DOD — Date Of Death
• G6PDD — Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
• EARDS — Experimental Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• I-PWG — Industry Pharmacogenomics Working Group
• CA-FFR — (invasive) coronary angiography with fractional flow reserve
• PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
• CRNFA — Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant
• ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
• EAFPS — European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
• NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
• BP — Blood Pressure
• CO — Carbon Monoxide
• CMSRN — Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
• NICM — Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
• ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
• N-VAS — Nogier vascular autonomic signal
• IADL(S) — independent activitie(s) of daily living
• HAMDS — Hellenic American Medical and Dental Society
• LAIV4 — Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (Quadrivalent)
• AS — Aortic Stenosis

• J-ART — Japanese Adverse Reaction Terminology
• CIDI — Composite International Diagnostic Interview
• LAISPS — Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies
• FAPE — Free Appropriate Public Education
• NHLBI — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
• NTSB — US National Transportation Safety Board
• NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
• HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
• 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
• DTSQ — Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire
• NO — Number
• TB — Tuberculosis
• RBANS — Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status
• DEL — Delivery
• PT — Physical Therapy
• IADAM — Master of the International Academy for Dental Advancement
• CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
• PIMS — Pharmacy Information Management System
• ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
• SES — Senior Executive Service
• RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
• DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
• MD — Doctor of Medicine
• PCM — Primary Care Manager
• NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
• REEGT — Radiologic Electroencephalography Technologist
• LAB — Laboratory
• NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
• DB — Decibel
• MSA — Metropolitan Statistical Area
• OT — Occupational Therapy
• GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
• CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
• ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
• QMB — Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
• OZ — Ounce
• DLC — Diamond-Like Carbon
• DIL — Death In Line
• LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
• AED — Automated external defibrillator
• STP — standard temperature and pressure (0° and 1 atm)
• CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
• PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
• OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Act (1970)
• EPICON — Epidemiological Consultation
• CRO — Contract Research Organization
• TEVAR — Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
• NCLEX — National Council Licensure Examination
• CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
• EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)

• SSI — Supplemental Security Income
• ADHORE — Automatic Detection Of Homologous Regions
• AAPM — American Academy of Pain Medicine
• CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program
• COWS — Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale
• CLD — Chronic Liver Disease
• ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
• PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
• CPR — Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
• NA — Not Available
• DZ — Disease
• CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
• WT — Weight
• DNC — Dermatology Nurse Certified
• DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
• SSA — Social Security Administration
• DOBBS — Doctors Only Bulletin Board System
• NLBP — nonspecific low back pain
• ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
• Z — Zero
• PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
• UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
• QOL — Quality of Life
• MCTSIB — Modified Clinical Test for Sensory Interaction of Balance
• BOSIET — Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training
• NEG — NEGative
• IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
• INR — International Normalised Ratio
• URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
• EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
• OTR/L — Licensed Occupational Therapist
• NPI — Neuropsychiatric Inventory Scale
• CU — Cubic
• STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
• FASRT — Fellow of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
• RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
• BPHN — bachelor of public health nursing
• POS — Point of Service Plan
• OTL — Out To Lunch
• PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
• L&D — Labor and Delivery
• RH — Right Hand
• EOMB — explanation of medical benefits
• EMG — Electromyogram
• IOM — Institute of Medicine (National Academy of Science, U.S.)
• DMV — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• HTN — Hypertension
• PE — Pulmonary Embolism
• QT — Quart
• PSMS — Physical Self-Maintenance Scale

• LSEQ — Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire
• M — Male
• TEWL — Transepidermal Water Loss
• SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
• ADESA — American Dental Education Association
• EPING — Exclusive Pumping (maternity)
• FUC — free urinary cortisol
• PSOM — Pediatric Stroke Outcome Measure
• SEC — Second
• AAAD — American Athletic Association of the Deaf
• LOC — Loss of Consciousness
• ALJ — Administrative Law Judge
• USC — United States Code (book of laws)
• LAT — Lateral
• IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
• DA — Dental Assistant
• TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
• HVLT-R — Hopkins Verbal Learning Test
• SNR — Signal-to-Noise Ratio
• ANS — Autonomic Nervous System
• DOC — Doctor
• AAMI — Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
• ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
• AAFP — American Academy of Family Physicians
• RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
• CPIC — Capital Planning and Investment Control
• CRA — Clinical Research Associate
• CMV — Cytomegalovirus
• I&D — Incision and Drainage
• SIADH — syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
• FHX — Family History
• CME — Continuing Medical Education
• INF — Inferior
• TT — Tetanus Toxoid
• ACP — Acyl-Carrier Protein
• MAPCAS — Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries
• NEC — not elsewhere classified
• TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
• C — Celsius
• DDF — Drug And Disease Free
• APHA — American Public Health Association
• YR — Year
• SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
• BSA — Body Surface Area
• UKPDS — United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study
• APEC — Avian Pathogenic Escherichia Coli
• IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
• JT — Joint
• BK [VIRUS] — BK being the initials of index patient for the virus

• HOT-SKULL — An unruly person to the highest degree.. Also known as a hot-head
• EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
• AD — Alzheimer's Disease
• TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
• OTD — out the door (discharged
• ADMIN — ADMINISTRATIVE, ADMINISTRATION, ADMINISTRATOR
• RM — Registered Midwife
• LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
• CPA — Canadian Psychological Association
• GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
• AACB — Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists
• AAAASF — American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities
• ASD — Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ABA — American Board of Anesthesiology, Inc.
• AMS — Acute Mountain Sickness
• OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• SAMHSA — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• MI — Myocardial Infarction
• DDT — Dichloro Diphenyl Trichlorethane
• YO — years old
• LAMA — Leave Against Medical Advice
• AAPM — American Association of Physicists in Medicine's
• POMR — Problem Orientated Medical Record
• AIMS — Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
• LCPC — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• OASDI — Old Age and Survivors Disability Insurance
• ICP — Intracranial Pressure
• RAI — Resident Assessment Instrument
• CBD — Common Bile Duct
• MIB — Medical Information Bureau
• AACVPR — American Association Of Cardiovascular And Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• NIOSH — National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health's
• NTP — normal temperature and pressure
• ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
• RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
• RECIST — Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors
• 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.
• FICS — Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
• MRDO — Multi Resistant Drug Organisms
• PSW — Personal Support Worker
• MCH — Master of Surgery
• FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
• UE — Upper Extremity
• EDC — Electronic Data Capture
• AFL — Atrial Flutter
• AACC — American Association for Continuity of Care
• CPN — Certified Pediatric Nurse
• CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
• AMML — Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia

• BPD — Biparietal Diameter
• L&W — Living and Well
• BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
• NPRM — Notice Of Proposed Rule Making
• L — Left
• AASTOM — Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology of Malawi
• DCH — Diploma in Child Health
• UC — Ulcerative Colitis
• LTD — Long Term Disability
• BLAST — Basic Local Alignment Search Tool
• TIG — Tetanus Immune Globulin
• CDT — Current Dental Terminology
• AAAH — American Association of Alternative Healers
• OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
• AACMA — Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association
• CPD — Continuous Professional Development
• POP — Premium Only Plan
• SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
• CCP — Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionist
• AGA — appropriate for gestational age
• AOA — American Osteopathic Association
• OA — Osteo-Arthritis
• AACOMAS — American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Applications Service
• CMS — Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• ACD — Acid-Citrate-Dextrose
• LT — Light
• HCAHPS — Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems
• DUI — driving under the influence of alcohol
• ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
• PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
• MMS — Medical Mission Sisters
• TCI — To Come In (hospital appointments)
• SDAT — Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer Type
• ACIP — Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
• SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
• AAAST — African Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology
• OGC — Office of the General Counsel
• DEA — Drug Enforcement Agency
• AAU — Association of American Universities
• AACA — Australian Acupuncture Association
• AADR — American Association for Dental Research
• RNCS — Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist
• NOTCE — National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination (Canada)
• TEMP — Temperature
• KE — Kinetic Energy
• BDS — Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• AAPI — American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
• BRFSS — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
• AABP — American Academy of Behavioral Psychology
• PEP — postexposure prophylaxis

• MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
• R — Right
• A — Artery
• CCC-A — Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology
• ASL — American Sign Language
• AAAA — American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
• CCD — Classic Cleidocranial Dysplasia
• HHC — Home Health Care
• APC — Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
• CCA — Common Carotid Artery
• AAIP — Association of American Indian Physicians
• AAALF — American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness
• BSI — Brain Science Institute
• ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
• CLS — Certified Laboratory Scientist
• APB — Atrial Premature Beat
• ATSDR — Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry
• EDD — Doctor of Education
• AAAC — American Academy of Ambulatory Care
• EMR — Electronic Medical Record
• AAMAS — American Association of Medical Audit Specialists
• IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
• BHYG — bachelor of hygiene
• AADW — American Association of Dental Webmasters
• AACP — American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• AHCPR — Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
• FTOV — First Time Occupational Visit
• AAID — American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• BMD — Bone Mineral Density
• LE — Lower Extremity
• CAP — College of American Pathologists
• FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• ARNPEI — Association of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island
• VFSS — Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study
• RNANTNU — Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
• PD — Doctor of Pharmacy
• OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
• AFM — Atomic Force Microscope
• TKR — Total Knee Replacement
• ROS — Reactive Oxygen Species
• MRC — Medical Research Council
• DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th ed.
• AAD — American Academy of Denturity
• GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
• TIVA — Total Intravenous Anesthesia
• ASB — Anti-Social Behaviour
• ABA — Association for Behavior Analysis
• Q2H — Every 2 Hours

• EMT-I — Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate
• ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
• AAAOM — American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
• AAAD — Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry
• PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
• RTSM — Randomization and Trial Supply Management
• PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
• RNAO — Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
• RAD — Radiation Absorbed Dose
• N — Nitrogen
• AAEM — American Academy of Environmental Medicine
• AASLD — American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
• LEA — Local Education Agency
• OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
• PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
• ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
• CBCL — Child Behavior Checklist
• PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
• F — Degrees Fahrenheit
• FTT — Failure To Thrive
• NVAF — Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
• EPR — Electron Paramagnetic Resonance
• AIN — Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
• AAED — American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
• FH — Family History
• ANA — Alaska Nurses Association
• ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
• CCHT — Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
• SCD — Doctor of Science
• TANF — Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
• ABSA — American Biological Safety Association
• PCS — Pain Catastrophizing Scale
• COHN-S — Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist
• RMSF — Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
• FAPA — Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
• MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
• AADEP — American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians
• BCBS — Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• SF — Standard Form
• DMD — Doctor of Dental Medicine
• UPIN — Unique Provider Identification Number
• ACF — Aberrant crypt foci
• CPS — Cycles Per Second (now Hertz)
• ANPS — Association Nationale des Podologues du Sport
• LDO — Licensed Dispensing Optician
• RMANCOVA — repeated measures analysis of covariance
• SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
• PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
• RX — prescription take

• ADPKD — Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
• NCA — National Care Association
• ABPM — ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system
• HCV — hepatitis C virus
• QMHP — Qualified Mental Health Professional
• ICA — Internal Carotid Artery
• CHUV — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
• SSI — Surgical Site Infection
• ENT — Ear nose and throat
• BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
• HPVD — Hypertensive Pulmonary Vascular Disease
• OCS — Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
• CXR — Chest X-Ray
• CIC — Certified in Infection Control
• STI — sexually transmitted infection
• GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
• MIPI — Mantle-Cell Lymphoma International Prognostic Index
• AAIM — American Academy of Insurance Medicine
• ARTG — Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods
• AGC — atypical glandular cells
• APP — Amyloid Precursor Protein
• BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
• POS — Positive
• DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
• HT — Heights
• MQT — Medicaid Qualifying Trust
• HITECH — Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
• ACF — Administration for Children and Families
• DMT — Doctor of Medical Technology
• ROUB — Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist
• CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
• CNSA — California Nursing Student Association
• OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
• ARSO — African Regional Organization for Standardization
• TBAALAS — Texas Branch - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
• PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
• CRC — Colorectal Cancer
• CDAI — Crohn's Disease Activity Index
• CNA — Canadian Nurses Association
• DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
• BDSC — Bachelor of Dental Science
• AAPMR — American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• F — Female
• CCC-SLP — Certificate of Clinical Competance in Speech language pathology
• AAOS — Ayurveda Association Of Singapore
• NNH — Number Needed to Harm
• RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
• GMFCS — Gross Motor Function Classification System
• CA — Control area (EU) – The portion of the generation and transmission system controlled by a single transmission system operator. (See also TSO).
• WLE — Wide Local Excision

• PTX — PneumoThorax
• SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
• DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
• AMSA — Austrian Medical Students Association
• VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
• ACDP — Ancient Conserved Domain Protein
• FDLV — Fer-de-Lance Virus
• CWOCN — Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse
• MSD — Master of Science in Dentistry
• AAOA — American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
• DOH — Department of Health (various countries)
• CHB — Bachelor of Surgery
• DDSC — Doctor of Dental Science
• AOSED — Association of Osteopathic State Executive Directors
• AAMSI — American Association for Medical Systems and Informatics
• PHM — Pharmacy
• GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
• LLQ — left lower quadrant
• ICD — Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
• NIBP — Non-Invasive Blood Pressure
• ACJ — Acromioclavicular Joint
• ASPS — Association Suisse de Physiothérapie du Sport
• PPYL — Planned Parenthood Young Leaders
• AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
• ORL — Otorhinolaryngology
• AAH — Associate in Allied Health
• AAMI — Association for the Advancement of Medical Instituteumentation
• MROE — Medical Rules of Eligibility
• HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
• EPO — Erythropoietin
• AAH — Atypical Adenomatous Hyperplasia
• DOS — Doctor of Ocular Science
• MC — Master of Surgery
• AFTN — Autonomously Functioning Thyroid Nodule
• CM — Chirurgiae Magister
• AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
• MRFIT — Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial
• ASPS — Association Suisse de Psychologie du Sport
• CUNP — Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner
• AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
• PILE — Progressive Isoinertial Lifting Evaluation
• NASH — Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
• OS — Overall Survival
• TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
• PVOD — Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
• CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
• ABN — Abnormal
• CCRI — Childrens Cancer Research Institute
• MPH — Master of Public Health
• DIL — Dilute

• NIMH — National Institute of Mental Health
• BRSV — Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
• BERI — Biomolecular Engineering Research Institute (Japan)
• SC — Subcutaneous
• GCSI — Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index
• AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
• % — percent
• CCA — Chromated Copper Arsenate
• POMS — Profile of Mood States Scale
• PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
• PSTD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• IQCODE — Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
• ADNFLE — Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
• BWFI — Bacteriostatic Water for Injection
• ET — Enterostomal Therapist
• APR — Acute Phase Response
• CTFOH — Chiefs Task Force on Health
• APL — Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
• NCI — National Cancer Institute, USA
• NAD — No Abnormality Detected
• EOM — Extraocular muscle
• ALS — Advanced Life Support
• PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
• AFIGE — Asymmetric Field Inversion Gel Electrophoresis
• STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
• NIDR — National Institute of Dental Research (National Institutes of Health)
• BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
• CHD — Doctor of Surgery
• MSEE — Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
• CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
• AGAG — Acidic Glycosaminoglycans
• APACHE — Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation
• UBMD — University at Buffalo Medical Doctor
• MAPCA — major aortopulmonary collateral artery
• OIG — Office of Inspector General
• ACRN — AIDS Certified Registered Nurse
• APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
• ACML — Atypical Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
• CHS — Cardiovascular Health Study
• MSHA — Mine Safety and Health Administration (US)
• BLS — Basic life support
• SG — Specific Gravity
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
• CRADA — Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (with National Institutes of Health)
• SLF — Single Live Fetus
• BM — Bachelor of Medicine
• RBRVS — Resource-Based Relative Value Scale
• FAMA — Fellow of the American Medical Association
• TFT — Thyroid Function Test

• SOBE — shortness of breath on exertion
• USAID — United States Agency for International Development
• RNA — Registered Nurse Anesthetist
• RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
• AAT — Associate of Applied Technology
• D/C — Discharge
• CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
• ADV — Average Daily Volume
• LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
• AL — Ad libitum
• AHR — Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor
• ATP — Adult Treatment Panel
• ANA — Administration for Native Americans
• MPFS — Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
• FOITS — Fast Optical in vivo Topometry of Human Skin
• HC — Head Circumference
• FBAO — Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
• CMS — Correctional Medical Services
• NDC — National Drug Code
• AIMS — Ancestry informative markers
• HCW — Health Care Worker
• MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
• CDC — Centers for Disease Control
• CTCAE — Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
• SBA — Stand By Assistance
• MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
• CAH — Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
• FRCSC — Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
• CGL — Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy
• COND — Conditions
• HBV — hepatitis B virus
• ICSR — Individual Case Safety Reports
• ACRS — Amplified Created Restriction Site
• ICMJE — International Committee of Medical Journal Editors
• APCR — Activated Protein C Resistance
• AFRRI — (U.S.) Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
• CBCD — Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential
• ANN — Artificial Neural Network
• AR — Aspect Ratio
• DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
• AATP — Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
• JECFA — Joint (FAO/WHO) Expert Committee on Food Additives
• AUD — Alcohol Use Disorder
• CDER — Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (Food & Drug Administration)
• ARF — Acute Rheumatic Fever
• PART — Program Assessment Rating Tool
• SEN — State Enrolled Nurse
• APTTS — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Times
• DRPH — Doctor of Public Health
• DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery

• ASE — Absence Status Epilepticus
• BSM — Bachelor of Science in Medicine
• R — Roentgen
• ADPKD — Adult Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
• CCK — Cholecystokinin
• BC — Bachelor of Surgery
• FDBA — Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft
• NCT — Nuclear Cardiology Technologist
• ADO — Allelic Drop Out
• EPO — Exclusive Provider Organization
• FDS — Fellow in Dental Surgery
• CD — Certified Doula
• HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
• ADPLD — Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Liver Disease
• AEMSN — Alternate Entry Master of Science in Nursing
• TAE — Transcatheter Arterial Embolization
• AFL — Adolescent Family Life
• FACG — fellow of the american college of gastroenterology
• MPHARM — master of pharmacy
• AA — Associate of Arts
• OP — Operational
• FFS — Fee-For-Service
• ABS — Antenatal Bartter Syndrome
• MPH — Master of Pharmacy
• RA — Right Atrium
• SIQ — Sick In Quarters
• AAT — Associate of Arts in Teaching
• ADVAC — Advanced Course of Vaccinology
• ADMCKD — Autosomal Dominant Medullary Cystic Disease
• PP — Private Party
• ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• CCST — Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma
• ACA — Acrodermatitis Chronica Atrophicans
• LICSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• TLR — IL-1/Toll-like receptor
• SIL — Seriously Ill List
• CUCNS — Certified Urologic Clinical Nurse Specialist
• ADG — Average Daily Gain
• AYUSH — Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, & Homeopathy
• MB — Bachelor of Medicine
• IADLS — Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
• PACS — Picture Archiving and Communication System
• JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
• NHS — National Health Service
• SEER — Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results
• NKOA — no known other allergies
• ABS — Australian Bureau of Statistics's
• ICRP — International Commission on Radiological Protection
• APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
• ST — Speech Therapy

• AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
• AMO — Aerospace Medical Operations
• AGE — Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
• DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
• AM — Aeromedical Monitor
• PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
• NICHD — National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
• BH — Behavioral Health
• AMJC — American Journal of Cardiology
• ABMG — American Board of Medical Genetics
• AI — Association Index
• ACMNPV — Autographa Californica Multiple Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
• APMC — Advanced Project Management Certification
• BARC — Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
• DEPICTED — Development and Evaluation of a Psychosocial Intervention in Children and Teenagers Experiencing Diabetes
• MIFL — Maximum Individual Fiber Loss
• WIC — Women, Infants and Children
• AAAS — Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
• RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
• FCAP — fellow of the college of american pathologists
• ARMS — Amplification Refractory Mutation
• BSE — Breast Self-Examination
• OMHO — Office Of Mental Health Ombudsman
• GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
• TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
• 3TC — Lamivudine
• ECRI — Emergency Care Research Institute
• CORLN — Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse
• CIRC — Circumcision
• ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
• AMFL — Aeromedical Field Laboratory
• LNCC — Legal Nurse Consultant Certified
• BMS — Biomedical Sciences
• JBO — Journal of Biomedical Optics
• SARS — Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
• LOA — Law of Attraction
• BN — Bachelor of Nursing
• OHI — Other Health Impairment
• DM2 — Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
• TUR — Transurethral Resection
• FLBP — Future Lower Back Problem
• FRCPC — fellow of the royal college of physicians of canada
• EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
• PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
• GSC — Glasgow Coma Scale
• DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
• AFI — Air Force Instruction
• TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
• MPAS — Master of Physician Assistant Studies

• APBD — adult polyglucosan body disease
• EXT — External Alarms
• AAD — Age at Diagnosis
• MHS — Medical Health Service
• ABPN — American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.
• LC — Lighting Certified
• ACP — Applied Cognitive Psychology
• WHO — World Health Organisation
• AFLP — Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphic
• CFR — Case Fatality Rate
• AFOSH — Air Force Occupational Safety and Health
• HNPCC — Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch Syndrome)
• TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
• HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
• ABTS — American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• AMYL — amyl nitrite
• HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
• ADHD — Attentional Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• ADRV — Adult Diarrhea Rotavirus
• AADC — Aromatic Acid Decarboxylase
• BESS — Biomedical Experiment Support Satellite
• CHQ — Child Health Questionnaire
• NGA — National Governors Association
• SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
• SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
• ICSOL — Intra Cranial Space Occupying Lesions
• SLP — Speech Language Pathology
• VA — Visual Acuity
• ADI — Autosomal Dominant Ichthyosis
• CHPN — certified hospice and palliative nurse
• TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiography
• FDLI — Food and Drug Law Institute
• AEG — Acidic Epididymal Glycoprotein
• COCC — Certificate of Creditable Coverage (health insurance)
• WM — White Male
• ADH — Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia
• ASA — American Subcontractors Association
• DDD — Division of Developmental Disabilities (various locations)
• BOTO — Barral Osteopathic Teaching Organization
• CHAMPUS — (U.S.) Civilian Health And Medical Program Of The Uniformed Services
• DASH — Division of Adolescent and School Health
• LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
• CCNS — Critical Care Nurse Specialist
• POP — Plaster of Paris
• NIA — National Institute on Aging
• CAM — Confusion Assessment Method
• DCCT — Diabetes Control and Complications Trial
• CRN — Certified Radiologic Nurse
• NNT — Number needed to Treat
• AHRR — Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Repressor

• RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
• TDI — Toluene Diisocyanate
• EHR — Electronic Health Record
• FHH — Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
• CKBB — creatine kinase BB
• AUL — Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia
• DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
• EH&S — Environmental Health and Safety
• EAC — External Auditory Canal
• DWS — Disaster Warning System
• GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
• ACCS — Acinar Cell Carcinomas
• AS — Asperger Syndrome
• MENACWY-CRM — Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine, Quadrivalent (Menveo®)
• LAT — Laboratory Animal Technician
• FABER — Flexion, Abduction and External Rotation
• FACR — Fellow of the American College of Radiology
• VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
• HRSA — U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration
• BC-PCM — Board Certified - Palliative Care Management
• PHI — Personal Health Information
• AR — Aldose Reductase
• ADOA — Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy
• IL — Interleukin
• AMAL — Aeronautical Medical Acceleration Laboratory
• IIV4 — Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, Quadrivalent
• AST — Aspartate Transaminase
• LABA — Long-Acting Beta-Agonists
• ABA — Agaricus Bisporus Agglutinin
• IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
• ORM — Operational Risk Management
• CRRN-A — certified rehabilitation registered nurse – advanced
• AMSC — Associate in Medical Science
• VFQ-25 — Visual Function Questionnaire, 25 questions
• AGEP — Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
• PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
• DICOM — Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
• AGMK — African Green Monkey Kidney
• ICF — Informed Consent Form
• CC — with food, (but also cubic centimetre)
• AVSEM — Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine
• ADPSP — Autosomal Dominant Pure Spastic Paraplegia
• OCDS — Obsessive Compulsive Drinking Scale
• CH — congenital hypothyroidism
• CBI — Certificate in Breast Imaging
• ASDII — Atrial Septal Defect Type II
• LLM — Master of Laws
• TBWO — Total Body Water
• NIP — National Immunization Program
• IMT — Intima-Media Thickness

• FGF — Fibroblast Growth Factor
• MRAD — Master of Radiology
• SUP — Superior
• EHS — environmental health services
• EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
• DDR — Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
• AO — aldehyde oxidase
• AMSAN — acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy
• BILAT. — Bilateral, bilaterally
• UCB — University of California, Berkeley
• CPNP — Certified Pediatric Nurse Practioner
• BSE — Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• CIU — Cardiac Investigation Unit
• AO — Agent Orange
• STDP — Spike Timing Dependent Plasticity
• EAT — Ectopic Atrial Tachycardia
• DEET — N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide
• BESS — Biomedical Experiment Scientific Satellite
• AA — Alzheimer's Association
• PMH — Previous Medical History
• MHE — Master of Health Education
• DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
• PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• T1DM — Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus
• DSA — digital subtraction angiography
• CNO — Chief Nursing Officer
• AIL — Advance Intercross Line
• L — Litre
• CBE — Chemical and Biological Engineering
• COMPASS — COMPuter ASSurance Conference
• CAT — Computer-Aided Tomography
• HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
• ARSA — Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery
• DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
• I&O — input and output (fluid monitoring)
• MS — Master of Science
• YWHS — Young Women's Health Summit
• MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
• TESS — Treatment Emergent Symptoms Scale
• LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
• CCES — Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist
• CAPA — Certified Ambulatory Post-Anesthesia Nurse
• BCBSMA — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
• LA — Left Atrium
• LCCE — Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
• SMFH — Superficial Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
• ROA — Route of Administration
• LLD — doctor of laws
• CPRI — Computer-based Patient Record Institute
• CJ — cytochalasin J

• VCT — Voluntary Counselling and Testing
• MENACWY — meningococcal conjugate vaccine capsular polysaccharide of serogroup C, W135, and Y
• MLT — Medical Library Technician
• LUL — Left Upper Lobe
• COMA — Certified Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
• GDMT — Guideline Determined Medication Therapy
• MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
• ASLME — American Society of Law, Medicine, and Ethics
• RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
• NCHS — National Center for Health Statistics standards
• PICRA — Postoperative Infusional Continuous Regional Analgesia
• TURBT — Transurethral resection of bladder tumour
• LAF — Line of the Air Force
• SBB — Specialist in Blood Banking
• AAL — Alternaria Alternata Lycopersici
• MMWR — Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
• BK — Below knee (transtibial)
• NKFA — No Known Food Allergies
• DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
• MBA — Master of Business Administration
• IPE — Individual Protective Equipment
• HF — Heart Failure
• FICA — Fellow of the International Chiropractic Association
• ABCRS — American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• RTR — Registered Recreational Therapist
• ADSD — Autosomal Dominant Striatal Degeneration
• MPM — Medical Portfolio Management
• IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• ND — Doctor of Naturopathy
• MDE — Major Depressive Episode
• MSLS — Master of Science in Library Science
• APR — Abdominoperineal Resection
• PPD — Postpartum Depression
• LMSW — Licensed Master of Social Work
• ACE — Accessory Cholera Enterotoxin
• FAGD — Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry
• SGA — small for gestational age
• PM — Plasma Membrane
• OBL — OBLique
• CBE — Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
• LDN — Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
• ACC — Australian Cancer Council
• EA — Enterprise Architecture
• CLD — Chronic Lymphoproliferative Disorder
• AMD — Acids and Macular Degeneration
• AMLS — Acute Myelogenous Leukemias
• ICH — International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use
• PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
• MSC — Master of Surgery

• AHCS — Anterior Horn Cells
• RAMC — Royal Army Medical Corps
• CISH — Chromosome in Situ Hybridisation
• ACMNPV — Autographa Californica Multinucleocapsid Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• HAP — Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
• ALP — ATHEROGENIC LIPOPROTEIN PHENOTYPE
• MIRF — Medical Incident Report Form
• ADNIV — Autosomal Dominant Neovascular Inflammatory Vitreoretinopathy
• ADPEO — Autosomal Dominant Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
• CCSP — Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
• AHC — Adrenal Hypoplasia Congenital
• AE — Assemble Axial Elements
• AFC — Amniotic Fluid Cells
• RPD — Removable Partial Denture
• AMLL — Acute Mixed Lineage Leukemia
• ARHSP — Autosomal Recessive Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
• LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
• ALTS — Atypical Lipomatous Tumors
• VFQ-51 — Visual Function Questionnaire, 51 questions
• AN — Aspergillus Nidulans
• AGT — average generation time
• PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
• SLS — Specialist in Laboratory Safety
• CT — Computer Tomography
• MSEH — Master of Science in Environmental Health
• AGR — accessory gene regulator
• AFNOR — Association Francaise De Normalisation
• D — Died
• AVN — Atrioventricular Node
• RML — right middle lobe (lung)
• TIMI — Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction
• DORV — Double Outlet Right Ventricle
• EMT-D — Emergency Medical Technician-Defibrillation
• APLS — Acute Promyelocytic Leukemias
• AII — Angiotensin II
• USPSTF — United States Preventive Services Task Force
• BDT — Binary Decision Tree
• MOPH — Ministry of Public Health
• ARSS — Autonomous Replication Sequences
• ARJP — Autosomal recessive juvenile parkinsonism
• ALL — Acute Lymphatic Leukemia
• ORIF — Open reduction and internal fixation
• AIHW — Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
• PA — Prince Albert
• LGV — Lymphogranuloma Venereum
• ASFV — African Swine Fever Virus
• SCT — Specialist in Cytotechnology
• CSE — Office of Child Support Enforcement
• ALC — Anaplastic Large Cell
• USPHS — United States Public Health Service

• BEI — Backscattered Electron Imaging (electron microscopy technique)
• CRNH — Certified Registered Hospice Nurse
• AAR — abnormal anaphase resolution
• NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
• DASH — Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
• CMSS — Council of Medical Specialty Societies
• ASD — Aspartate Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase
• MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
• ADH — Autosomal Dominant Hypercholesterolemia
• MAOIS — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
• MESH — Medical subject headings
• CVS — Computer Vision Syndrome
• PCL-M — PTSD Checklist-Military
• NIDA — National Institute on Drug Abuse (National Institutes of Health)
• OCR — Office For Civil Rights (Dept. Of Education)
• CLT — Certified Lymphedema Therapist
• CISS — Competitive in Situ Suppression
• ADBMP — Advances in Biological and Medical Physics
• NEI — National Eye Institute (National Institutes of Health)
• HMTS — Houston Medical Testing Services
• NCRR — National Center for Research Resources (National Institutes of Health)
• D & C — dilatation and curettage
• ADRP — Autosomal Dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa
• SHM — Social History of Medicine
• AMOG — Adhesion Molecule on Glia
• GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
• NIHSS — National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
• MLR — Mixed Lymphocyte Response
• CLM — Cutaneous Larva Migrans
• PAOP — Pulmonary Artery Occlusion (wedge) Pressure
• DTD — Day to Day
• AO — Amine Oxidase
• CVID — Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders
• ACNPV — Autographa Californica Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• AOTA — American Occupational Therapy Association
• ANA — Autoantibody to Nuclear Antigen
• ABOP — American Board of Ophthalmology
• EMK — Emergency Medical Kit
• AS — Alport syndrome
• ICD — International Classification of Diseases
• NSI — Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory
• EIP — Early Intervention Program
• AHDI — Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity
• BSEH — Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
• TSC — Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
• IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
• RTV — Ritonavir
• SMDC — Seychelles Medical and Dental Council
• EFMB — Expert Field Medical Badge
• EMT-P — Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

• RESA — Regional Educational Service Agency
• EMT-B — Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
• MISM — Master of Information Systems Management
• VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
• UMT — Unit of Medical Time
• DU — Duodenal Ulcer
• AFHPSP — Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
• ASPS — Affected Sibling Pairs
• AOT — Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour
• MOS — medical outcomes Study
• ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
• PHARMG — Graduate in Pharmacy
• FCPP — Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
• SLD — Specific Learning Disability
• AFPD — Air Force Policy Directive
• SAM — School of Aerospace Medicine
• BDDT-N — Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy (licensing body in ON)
• HACE — high-altitude cerebral edema
• GAF — Global Assessment of Functioning Scale
• CARC — Claim Adjustment Reason Code
• ARCI — Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis
• PANAH — Pakistan National Heart Association
• B/C — Benefit/Cost
• AED — Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
• LRI — Lower Respiratory Infection
• CIF — cytoplasmic intermediate filament
• WCST-64 — Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, 64 card version
• TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
• AS — Acid Succinate
• VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
• DDD — Degenerative Disc Disease
• ALVS — Avian Leukosis Viruses
• AGM — African green monkey
• ACD — Avellino Corneal Dystrophy
• ARIC — Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities
• ED — Effective Dose
• AE — Attaching and effacing
• SCDS — Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome
• IPEM — Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
• CTE — Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
• CI — contact investigation
• ARPS — Affected Relative Pairs
• LDUH — Low-Dose Unfractionated Heparin
• AHH — anosmia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
• BPI — Brief Pain Inventory
• DISCH — Discharge
• AM — Achillea Millefolium
• ADCC — Autosomal Dominant Congenital Cataract
• TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
• LBL — Light Bladder Leakage

• HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
• MACO — Maximum Allowable Carryover
• JMSMM — Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine
• TLIF — Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
• HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
• CPHT — Certified Pharmacy Technician
• ERM — Epiretinal Membrane
• AIM — Acute Infectious Mononucleosis
• SSPE — Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
• SISI — Short Increment Sensitivity Index
• AP — Apple Proliferation
• NCADI — Csap's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
• CPPD — Chest Percussion and Post Drainage
• AION — Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy
• CRNBC — College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia
• PAT — Pre-Admission Testing
• CRC — Co-operative Research Centres
• CTS2 — Revised Conflict Tactics Scale
• AADP — American Association of Drugless Practitioners
• OHNCS — Occupational Health Nursing Clinical Specialist
• LOE — Level of Evidence
• SST — Somatostatin
• GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
• ESY — Extended School Year
• MIMS — Medical Information Management System
• CM — Master in Surgery
• ALCLS — Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphomas
• NCID — National Center for Infectious Diseases
• GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
• AO — active oxygen
• CSTE — Council of State & Territorial Epidemiologists
• AS — Ankylosing Spondylitis
• UHID — Universal Healthcare Identifier
• ASF — Abdominal Subcutaneous Fat
• MH — Mental Health
• ALT — Atypical Lipomatous Tumor
• AH — adenomatous hyperplasia
• MDD — Major Depressive Disorderb
• APKC — atypical protein kinase C
• NICE — National Institute for Clinical Excellence
• DTI — Diffusion Tensor Imaging
• P-A — Posterior-anterior
• AS — alternative splicing
• RDO — Registered Dispensing Optician
• TICI — Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction
• CCHMC — Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
• ADCAS — Autosomal Dominant Cerebellar Ataxias
• NA — Numerical Aperture (fiber optics)
• ISHEASTM — International Society for the History of East Asian Science Technology and Medicine
• CGH — Comparative Gene Hybridization

• S.C. — subcutaneous
• CEA — Carcinoembryonic Antigen
• LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
• IOE — Intraoperative echocardiography
• WHI — Women's Health Initiative
• HPTN — HIV Prevention Trials Network
• ECA — External Carotid Artery
• FLAIR — Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery
• HAN — Health Alert Network
• AHA — Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia
• ELBW — Extremely Low Birth Weight
• HLHS — Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
• LTAC — Long-Term Acute Care
• ATA — Anterior Tibial Artery
• VAERS — Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
• AP — amyloid plaques
• OEH-MIS — Occupational & Environmental Health-Management Information System
• VZV — Varicella-Zoster Virus
• AC — Amylose Content
• GS — General Surgery
• AN — accessory nuclei
• ARNT — Ah Receptor Nuclear Translocator
• AK — Arginine kinase
• DMAA — dimethylarsinic acid
• CGS — Catgut Suture
• AOS — Allene Oxide Synthase
• MTPPI — Medical Technology and Practice Patterns Institute
• ANLL — Acute Nonlymphoid Leukemia
• MILD — Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression
• ARD — Adult Refsum Disease
• MMN — Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
• AHR — Ability of Aromatic Hydrocarbon Receptor
• APC — Adenomatosis Polyposis Coli
• AS — Active sleep
• ADLTE — Autosomal Dominant Lateral Temporal Epilepsy
• ARNSHL — Autosomal Recessive Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
• DMDS — Dimethyl Disulfide
• SSA — Single-Strand Annealing
• AEEC — attaching and effacing Escherichia coli
• SLT — Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
• WWS — Walker-Warburg Syndrome
• DSB — DNA double-strand breakage
• PMD — Primary Medical Doctor
• ASP — Apoptosis Specific Protein
• SEG — similar exposure groups
• ASAP — Army Substance Abuse Program
• ALL — acute lymphoblastic lymphoma
• OI — Orthopedic Impairment
• OEHWG — Occupational & Environmental Health Working Group
• PHA — Preventive Health Assessment

• TMS — Traumatic Masturbatory Syndrome
• SVR — Sustained Virologic Response
• PCT — Primary Care Trust
• HAT — Hepatic Artery Thrombosis
• RHCC — Rural Health Care Corporation
• TPD — temperature-programmed desorption
• HSV — Highly Selective Vagotomy
• ELSI — Ethical, Legal and Social Implications
• GNHR — Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
• TMD — Thyromental Distance
• IAP — Intra-Abdominal Pressure
• NHIS — National Health Interview Survey
• REM — Roentgen Equivalent Man (Unit of Dose Equivalent)
• ACLY — Atp Citrate Lyase
• APC — Anterior polar cataract
• AMEDD — Army Medical Department
• TRACH — tracheostomy
• ARRP — Autosomal Recessive Retinitis Pigmentosa
• ITBE — IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
• ASP — The Abnormal Spindle Protein
• DMAT — Disaster Medical Assistance Team
• CERCLA — Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (1980, "Superfund")
• ADHD — Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• ISQ — in status quo (Lat.: no change)
• APC — Ateles Paniscus Chamek
• NPAFP — non-polio acute flaccid paralysis
• AS — Alagille Syndrome
• NACHRI — National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions
• NIAAA — National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
• AI — allelic imbalance
• AF — ameloblastic fibroma
• D — Density
• AAB — Acidic Aniline Blue
• TAT — thematic apperception test
• MAFO — Molded Ankle-Foot Orthotic
• ETD — Estimated Time of Death
• NDMS — National Disaster Medical System
• MBK — Medications and Bandage Kit
• ARS — Antigen recognition sites
• CA — Chromosome Analysis
• AS — Aldosterone Synthase
• GF — Gluten Free
• ICN — International Council of Nurses
• OEHED — Occupational & Environmental Health Exposure Data
• ASP — Audiogenic seizure Prone
• FTC — emtricitabine
• TMT — Trail Making Test
• COCOM — Combatant Command
• STI(S) — sexually transmitted infection(s)
• SV — Specialist in Virology

• AK — Aspartate kinase
• APL — Acute Progranulocytic Leukemia
• ALL — acute lymphoblastic leukosis
• PE — Premature Ejaculation
• PPBE — Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution
• AM — Affected Male
• PMB — Physics in Medicine and Biology
• EFT — Emotionally Focused Therapy
• PVNS — Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
• MRSA — Methicillin-resistant ''Staphylococcus aureus''
• CPNP — Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• LMRP — Local Medical Review Policy
• LER — Longitudinal Exposure Record
• PHQ — Patient Health Questionnaire
• SHRNA — short hairpin ribonucleic acid
• ALL — Acute Lymphocytic
• NN — Nerves
• SP — São Paulo
• HAPIS — HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention Section
• AR — Acrosome reaction
• HYST — hysterectomy
• PEPT — Positron Emission Particle Tracking
• JHM — Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences
• AIS — abbreviated injury score
• MDME — Microsomal Drug Metabolizing Enzymes
• MSP — matching to sample
• HPHC — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
• GFATM — Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
• ALL — Acute Lymphoblastic
• SH — Specialist in Hematology
• HFMD — Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
• CAUTI — Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
• O.S. — left eye (ocularis/oculus sinister (Lat.)
• IVD — Ischemic Vascular Disease
• DHF — Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
• OEHSA — Occupational & Environmental Health Site Assessment
• MPSV4 — Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Quadravalent
• POS — Positively Outrageous Service
• IMC — International Medical Corps
• USAFSAM — United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine
• IMRT — intensity-modulated radiation therapy
• BUMED — U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
• NSTX — Neosaxitoxin
• MIPO — minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis
• CMI — Chromosome Mitosis Index
• EBS — Emergency Breathing Subsystem
• VAS — visual analog scales
• HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depressive/Depression Scale
• NBDHMT — National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology
• AVSD — Atrioventricular Septal Defect

• O/E — (findings) on examination
• ONTT — Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial
• NIDDK — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
• PRES — Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
• PFPS — Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
• HEENT — Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat
• CIM — Class I Modification
• AFRC — Air Force Reserve Command
• ECV — Extracellular Volume
• OEHME — Occupational & Environmental Health Medical Examination
• AL — Angiotropic lymphoma
• GRECC — Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Centers
• VDB — VanDyke Brown test
• AA. — arteries
• SGB — Stellate ganglion blockade
• MEB — Medical Evaluation Board
• ANUBIS — A New Universal Biosafety Information System
• CRIC — cricothyroidotomy
• MR — Mutual Recognition
• EMER — Emergency Medical Expense Requirement
• GBD — Global Burden of Disease
• DP — Dorsalis Pedis
• AVRT — Atrioventricular Reciprocating Tachycardia
• WL — Weight Loss
• LSU — Life Support Umbilical
• SDBTT — Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust
• SMS — Space Motion Sickness
• AEL — Acute Eosinophilic Leukemia
• HHS(S) — Harris Hip Score(s)
• OICAN — Orthopaedic International Clinical Audit Network
• HZV — Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine (formerly called ZOS)
• NIAID — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
• ACPE — American College of Physician Executives
• OSAS — Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
• CRNN — cranial nerves
• CIC — Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
• EBM — Evidence-Based Medicine
• DDS — Doctor of Dental Science/Surgery
• CLL — Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia
• SCAD — Short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
• HC — Hair Color
• POAG — Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
• ADAS — Alzheimer Disease Assessment Scale
• ARMAC — Arkansas Medicaid Administrative Claiming
• ISQ — Implant Stability Quotient
• SLKT — Survivability Lethality and Key Technologies
• CCDS — Certified Cardiac Device Specialist
• ASPE — Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
• AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia
• PSC — Program Support Center (US DHHS)

• BM — Black Male
• BOP — Bleeding on Probing
• PSQI — Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory
• PHACO — Phacoemulsification
• NIDCD — National Institutetute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
• MTBI — Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
• CIHR — Canadian Institutes of Health Research
• HWFL — Healthy Weight For Life
• BRCA — breast cancer gene
• CAMI — Civil Aeromedical Institute
• VISA — Vancomycin Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus
• IGRA — interferon-gamma release assay
• ESF — Emergency Support Function
• ACIOL — Anterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
• MAC — Mycobacterium Avium Complex (medicine)
• IICP — Increased Intracranial Pressure
• AIHA — American International Health Alliance
• MG — Myasthenia Gravis
• MORD — Medical Operations Requirements Document
• SHIP — Senior Health Insurance Program
• FLK — Funny Looking Kid (British doctors humor)
• BHT — Bucket handle tear
• CPA — Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• EM — Electron Microscope
• NREMT-B — Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
• PTS — Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (deep vein thrombosis)
• NSQHS — National Safety and Quality Health Service
• URN — Universal Resource Number
• RX — Pharmacy
• CMC — Christian Medical College
• TLL — Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory
• WRMSD — Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
• MEDICS — Medical Information Computer System
• MERRF — Myoclonic epilepsy with ragged-red fibers (MERRF)
• DEBM — Division of Evidence Based Medicine
• IVA — Isovaleric Acidemia
• MSL — Medical Science Liaison
• IARC — International Agency for Research on Cancer
• MRI — Medical Records Institute
• CML — cutaneous malignant lymphomas
• RBCS — Red blood cells
• MAM — Moderate Acute Malnutrition
• LCMV — Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
• MSF — Médicins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
• SBPASC — Service Benefit Plan Administration Services Corporation
• NPWT — Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
• VHD — Valvular Heart Disease
• PFFS — Private Fee-For-Service
• WPW — Wolff-Parkinson-White-Syndrom
• AE(S) — adverse event(s)

• H — Height
• HPFS — Health Professionals Follow-Up Study
• AHD — Antecedent Hematologic Disorder
• SMO — Senior Medical Officer
• BIR — British Institute of Radiology
• DTRS — deep tendon reflexes
• SJS — Stevens–Johnson syndrome
• COLA — Cost Of Living Allowance
• TGYF — Tianma Gouteng Yin Formula
• RADV — Risk Adjustment Data Validation
• LTH — Luteotropic Hormone
• LTCSS — Long Term Care Services and Supports
• NAIT — Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
• BEIN — Beacon Evidence and Innovation Network
• NHSC — National Health Service Corps
• NCTR — National Center for Toxicological Research
• UPIN — Universal Provider Identification Number
• BCG — Bacille Calmette-Guérin (Tuberculosis) Vaccine
• IBV — Infectious Bronchitis Virus
• OD — Over Dose
• PAR — Performance and Accountability Report
• EPIC — Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage
• PAIN — Pay Attention Inward Now
• SEM — Sionscanning Electron Microscopy
• GRP — Glucose-Regulated Protein
• AUR — Association of University Radiologists
• LSA — Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus
• VL — vastus lateralis
• AMA PCPI — American Medical Association Physician Consortium for Quality Improvement
• AMP — Amputation
• NICE-SUGAR — Normoglycemia in Intensive Care Evaluation-Survival Using Glucose Algorithm Regulation (research trial)
• SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exercise
• FAK — First Aid Kit
• ANCA — antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
• SCIPI — Spinal Cord Injury Pain Instrument
• NCIC CTG — National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group
• ANZAN — Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists
• AAAH — Aromatic Amino Acid Hydroxylase
• D4T — Stavudine
• RACGP — Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners
• DODD — Department Of Defense Directive
• HAD — HIV-associated dementia
• HV — Heavy
• CCRNP — Center for Cancer Research Nanobiology Program
• ASH — Assistant Secretary for Health
• NCCAM — National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• WOMAC — Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index
• FACIT — Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy
• PNSS — Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance System
• SBP — spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

• PFC — Prefrontal Cortex
• AAAAI — American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
• PGD — Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
• DFDBA — demineralized freeze-dried bone allografts
• GID — Gender Identity Disorder
• NSU — Nonspecific urethritis
• AFMS — Air Force Medical Service
• MBOS — Medical Board of Survey
• WAS — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
• LTOT — Long Term Oxygen Therapy
• ABL — Advanced Breeding Line
• EPB — extensor pollicis brevis
• IDPD — Indian Doctors for Peace and Development
• APH — American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
• DIL — Dilate
• DNV — Diarrhea and vomiting
• QAR — Quiet, Alert, Responsive
• AFLP — Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy
• FLMA — Family Leave Medical Act
• DWI — Diffusion-Weighted Imaging
• DPSI — dynamic postural stability index
• ARDRA — Amplified Ribosmal DNA Restriction Analysis
• CN — Charge Nurse
• STSS — Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
• SBI — Serious Bacterial Infection
• FPMRS — Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
• UCVA — Uncorrected Visual Acuity
• PBAC — Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee
• COMP — College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
• LIG — Ligament
• ARF — ADP Ribosylation Factor
• HEOR — Health Economic and Outcomes Research
• M — Married
• MMIHS — Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome
• AAG — Alpha-Acid Glycoprotein
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Chronic
• YPLL — years of potential life lost
• NRP — National Response Plan
• KDOQI — Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative
• SB5 — Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales 5th ed.
• OPN — OPeration
• COTA — Council On The Ageing
• POI — Point of Interest
• AC — Abdominal Circumference
• VAMC — Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• TMA — Thrombotic Microangiopathy
• DGI — Disseminated Gonococcal Infection
• AP — Antero-Posterior
• IDDCP — Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme
• SAIEH — South African Institute of Environmental Health

• DHP — Defense Health Program
• VWFA — Visual Word Form Area
• BIBIC — British Institute for Brain Injured Children
• CAS — Casualty
• TBNA — Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
• SARS-COV — severe acute respiratory syndrome–associated coronavirus disease
• PHIL — Public Health Image Library
• STN — Sternberg Memory Search
• IASO — International Association for the Study of Obesity
• PPDS — Phonologic Programming Deficit Syndrome
• MMS — Massachusetts Medical Society
• EIS — Epidemic Intelligence Service
• MERP — Medical Emergency Response Plan
• AFRC — Absolute Finger Ridge Count
• PVCD — Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction
• 0 — Not Present OR No abnormality
• CAVHD — continuous arteriovenous hemodiafiltration
• ABP — Amount Of Androgen Binding Protein
• DMND — Diamond Foods, Inc.
• KHD — Kinky Hair Disease
• C — Constant
• MH — Medical Hold
• NPI — Narcissistic Personality Inventory
• TINGLE — Experiencing slight prickling (not acrynom)
• CSIC — Clean Self Intermittent Catheterization
• NAPNES — National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service
• AT — Atrial Tachycardia
• PR — Pulse Rate
• CK-MB — Creatine Kinase - Muscle/ Brain
• TAVI — Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
• HL7 — Health Level Seven International
• AHMC — Australian Health Ministers' Conference
• AFHSC — Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center
• S/C — Subcutaneous
• MUMPS — Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-Programming System
• AIMS — Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
• SAPT — Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
• RRS — Reynolds Risk Score
• ICD-O — International Classification of Diseases for Oncology
• AACD — American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's
• ALLV — Avian Leukosis Virus
• URI — upper respiratory tract infection
• MPA — Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
• ARI — Autism Research Institute
• IPV — inactivated poliovirus vaccine
• ERBT — erythromycin breath test
• CAOT-ACE — Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - Association Canadienne des Ergothérapeutes
• SAIOH — Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene
• RA — Right Arm
• MMTV — Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus

• HMPV — Human Metapneumovirus
• MSAC — Medical Services Advisory Committee
• UCD — Usual Childhood Diseases
• AAA — Aleuria Aurantia Agglutinin
• BARDA — Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
• PTTN — Painful Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy
• USAIPH — United States Army Institute of Public Health
• DMD — Dystrophie Musculaire de Duchenne (French: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy)
• HPS — Human Patient Simulator
• MERS-COV — Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
• CTAD — Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease
• AHAHAS — Accreditable Hospital and Health-Care Administration System
• IIV3 — Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, Trivalent
• COPRE — Copenhagen University Observatory Reprints
• WHAM! — Women's Health Action and Mobilization
• FXS — Fragile X Syndrome
• EMT-B — Emergency Medical Technician Basic
• CHC — Chronic Hepatitis C
• WFOC — Worldwide Forensic Odontology Contacts
• IFG — Impaired Fasting Glucose
• WMTS — Wireless Medical Telemetry Service
• CPPD — Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate
• PPG — Photoelectric plethysmography
• NAMCS — National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
• AACB — Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists
• SBIR — Small Business Innovative Research
• ARGR — Arginine Repressor Gene
• CVA — Cardiovascular accident ("stroke")
• RCT — Rotator Cuff Tear
• TSE — Testicular Self-Examination
• AEF — Helper Allogeneic Effect Factor
• TEN — Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• VAX — Vaccine
• UMLS — Unified Medical Language System
• PCDC — Primary Care Development Corporation
• TUEB — Transurethral Enucleation with Bipolar
• KRC — Kommission Refraktive Chirurgie
• MEPS — Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
• HPP — Health Promotion Practice
• EMT — Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition
• CIPHI — Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
• ASPR — Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
• HELLP — Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, Low Platelets
• ADFSP — Autosomal Dominant Familial Spastic Paraplegia
• DOHA — Department of Health and Ageing (Australian government department)
• PEDNSS — Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System
• EHS — Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome
• SL — Slight
• HIB-MENCY-TT — Hib-Meningococcal (Bivalent) Conjugate Vaccine (MenHibrix®)
• MHPSS — Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Network

• AHPPC — australian health protection principal committee
• EMSVO — Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator
• TDF — Tenofovir disoproxyl fumarate
• D&V — Diarrhea and Vomiting
• MPI — Medical & Pharmaceutical Information
• NSTEMI — Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
• FEBR — Fellowship of the Egyptian Board of Diagnostic Radiology.
• HKGCNT — Hong Kong Graded Character Naming Test
• IA — Internal Assessment
• DODMERB — Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board
• LC — Lethal Concentration
• ABIH — American Board of Industrial Hygiene
• OOE — Out of Energy
• CLIA — Clia Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment
• CAPS — Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services
• AFOEM — Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
• ADLD — Autosomal Dominant Leukodystrophy
• DOEHRS-IH — Department of Defense Occupational & Environmental Health Readiness System - Industrial Hygiene
• CCMVI — Congenital Cytomegalovirus infection
• AHPRA — Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• ADCSNB — Autosomal Dominant Congenital Stationary Night Blindness
• ACEM — Australian College for Emergency Medicine
• PDHRA — Post-Deployment Health Reassessment
• IDSA-EIN — Infectious Diseases Society of America Emerging Infections Network
• OCPS — Oral Contraceptive Pills
• DRMD — Division of Radiation and Medical Devices
• REG.N. — Registered Nurse
• ACCME — Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
• CRPS — Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• B — Born
• CRRI — Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship
• NRHM — National Rural Health Mission (India)
• TIENS — Traditional Chinese Medical
• FMOA — Family Medicine of Albemarle
• LAFH — Lower Anterior Facial Height
• ADD — Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency
• DAT — Direct Agglutination Test
• ACSS — Active Chromatin Sequences
• PD — Periodontal Disease
• TC — Therapeutic Community
• NFI — No Further Information
• SJ — supinator jerk
• MM — Malignant Melanoma
• AIHP — American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
• NCPB — National Cancer Policy Board
• IPOP — Immediate Post-Operative Prosthesis
• SDV(S) — single-dose or single-use vial(s)
• FLT3 — Fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 33
• WISQARS — Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System
• LPI — Laser Peripheral Iridotomy

• DMDD — disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
• CFRLD — Cystic Fibrosis Related Liver Disease
• LHF — Left Heart Failure
• SDQ — Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
• B.O. — BODY ODOR
• NDDIC — National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
• CVID — common variable immunodeficiency disease
• FOV — Field Of Vision
• MOH — Medical Officer of Health
• SRNVM — Subretinal neovascular membranes
• EFSA — European Food Safety Authority
• ANSI HISB — American National Standards Institute's Healthcare Informatics Standards Board
• CGMS — continuous glucose monitoring system
• CAD — Computer-Aided Diagnosis
• ABPG — Androgen Binding Protein Gamma
• TDR-TB — totally drug-resistant tuberculosis
• RAC — Recovery Audit Contractors
• CPCR — Cardio Pulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation
• NERD — No Evidence of Recurrent Disease
• NSNA — Normal Shape/Normal Alignment
• EEUC — Evidential Entities Under Cover
• AAIMS — All American Institute of Medical Sciences
• SSTI(S) — skin and soft tissue infection(s)
• MOM — Metal-On-Metal
• IMMD — Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
• DTWP — Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and whole-cell pertussis vaccine, pediatric formulation (no longer available)
• EHR(S) — electronic health record(s)
• MHSACM — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Corporations of Massachusetts
• AF SURVEY — Atrial Fibrillation Survey
• BHI — Better Hearing Institute
• MDJ — Medical Digest Journal
• EPSTD — Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
• RIATT — Research Institute for Assistive and Training Technologies
• MRD — Matched Related Donor
• SACGT — Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing
• SENS — Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence
• VENT — Refer in the respiratory area an individuals using ventilator device like a C-Pap for people with sleeping disorder or respiratory assisted device.
• NISMAT — Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma
• NHANES II — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey II
• H&N — Head and Neck
• PCRP — Prostate Cancer Research Program
• AMFS — Abnormal Mitotic Figures
• AIH — American Institute of Homeopathy
• PBA — Pseudobulbar Affect
• HER2 — Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2
• CIPN — Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
• NHANES I-EFS — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey I Epidemiological Follow-up Study
• QALY — quality-adjusted life years
• CA — Cocaine Anonymous
• FTSG — full-thickness skin graft

• APH — Antepartum Hemorrhage
• CCSS — Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
• HS — Heart Sounds
• ACUM — Accessory and Cavitated Uterine Masses
• CDAHK — Chiropractic Doctors' Association of Hong Kong
• PCV7 — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (7-valent) (no longer available)
• ABPMR — American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• CSD — Cat-Scratch Disease
• NPSG — National Patient Safety Goals
• ORL — Optical Return Loss
• CLIA — Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment
• HDI — Headache Disability Index
• ADNOS — Anxiety Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
• PHIN — Public Health Information Network
• PCGC — Pediatric Cardiac Genomics Consortium
• ADD — adenosine deaminase gene
• VV. — veins
• NIHS — National Institute of Health Sciences, Japan
• POMA — Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
• RNE — Registered Nurse Exam
• ASAT — Aspartate Aminotransferase
• DNAP — DOCTOR of NURSING ANESTHESIA PRACTICE
• DA — Drug Abuse
• MB,BS — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
• HBV — High Biological Value
• CR — Cunt Rag
• FABQ — Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire
• HAST — HIV, AIDS, STIs and TB
• MDR — Minimum Daily Requirement
• ANZHSN — Australia and New Zealand Horizon Scanning Network
• ACPSEM — Australian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine
• ASRC — Australian Stuttering Research Centre
• VFC — Vaccines for Children
• MSOF — Multiple system organ failure
• PTA — Pre-Treatment Assessment
• AAL — Automated Anatomical Labeling
• WIN — Weight-control Information Network
• MSAV — Medical Scientists Association of Victoria
• MZ — Monozygotic
• MCKT — Medium-chain 3-Ketoacyl-CoA Thiolase
• OBS — Operational Bioinstrumentation System
• SHTG — Severe of Hypertriglyceridemia
• NEDSS — National Electronic Disease Surveillance System
• ADCH — Autosomal Dominant Cyclic Hematopoiesis
• CDHA — Capital District Health Authority (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)
• RPM — Remote Patient Monitoring
• AHIC — American Health Information Community
• CNIB — Canadian National Institute for the Blind
• NTD — Neglected Tropical Diseases
• AME — Aminoglycoside Modifying Enzyme

• CRISP — Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects
• ABPA — Androgen Binding Protein Alpha
• IDMT — Independent Duty Medical Technician
• PPTCT — Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission
• ACMV — African Cassava Mosaic Virus
• OAP — Over Anxious Person. (ODSA) Original doctors' shorthand seen on prescription notes, but applicable far more widely, and an alternative to the conventional Old Age Pensioner interpretation, which I predict will be deemed politcally incorrect within the nex
• BMP-2 — Bone Morphogenetic Protein type 2
• MIR — Medical Inspection Room
• HMN — Health Metrics Network
• SARI — severe acute respiratory illness
• MTCT — Mother to Child Transmission
• AAC — Associations Of Acrocentric Chromosomes
• OR PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (7-valent) (no longer available)
• OSG — Office of the Surgeon General
• SMAAA — Spinal Muscular Atrophy Association of Australia Inc.
• NF — Necrotizing Fasciitis
• CGIO-C — Clinical Global Impression of Change
• TEO — temporo-occipital (brain area)
• SDP — single donor platelets
• SVG — Saphenous Vein Grafts
• WG — Weight Gain
• CTA — Computed Tomographic Angiography
• ICCD — International Center for Clubhouse Development
• BPHC — Bureau of Primary Health Care
• RU — Repertorium Universale
• ED — Elbow-Disarticulation
• SBV — Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales 5th ed.
• IAVI — International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
• NLST — National Lung Screening Trial
• AML — Abnormalities in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• NIBSC — National Institute for Biological Standards and Control
• LA — Left Arm
• CHIT — Center for Health Information Technology
• PHSP — Prepaid Health Service Plan
• CEP — Centromeric Enumeration Probes
• HMO — Health Management Organization
• AMD — Advanced Macular Degeneration
• PHLI — Public Health Leadership Institutes
• IBD — Irritable Bowel Disease
• HAPE — High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
• CIOMS — Council Of International Organizations Of Medical Sciences
• BPAD — Behavioral and Psychological Assessment of Dementia
• COTA — Children's Organ Transplant Association
• ABSCT — Autologous Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
• APSI — anterior-posterior stability index
• MEJ — Medical Equipment Journal of Japan
• NEX — Nose Ear And Xiphoid
• NMWC — Nominal Molecular Weight Cutoff
• TKI(S) — tyrosine kinase inhibitor(s)
• SOMS — Shuttle Orbiter Medical System

• ANZSGM — Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine
• SGR — Surgeon General's Report
• BPI — Brief Pain Inventory-Short
• MOOP — Medical Out Of Pocket
• QME — Qualified Medical Evaluator
• RIDT(S) — rapid influenza diagnostic test(s)
• LISA — Life Science Austria
• AD — Atherogenic Dyslipidemia
• CRAG — cryptococcal antigen
• PPCM — Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
• NHS — Nurses’ Health Study
• EGD — endoscopic gastroduodenoscopy
• A&I — Allergy and Immunology
• TTC — Threshold of Toxicological Concern
• RNG — Réseau National des Génopoles
• PAHO — Pan American Health Organization
• BMP — Biological and Medical Physics
• IOTA — Institut d'Ophtalmologie Tropicale De l'Afrique
• DMO — Dental Management Organization
• TSANZ — Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand
• ARPHPV — Autosomal Recessive Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
• PEVN — periventricular nucleus
• AAOGU — Australian Association of Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasonologists
• NAMPA — National Association of Medical Perfusionists of Australia
• LEMS — Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
• AACF — Atypical Acinar Cell Foci
• ENOS — endothelial nitric oxide synthase
• OMD — On-line Medical Dictionary
• ILADS — International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society
• ANZBA — Australian and New Zealand Burn Association
• CM — Case Manager
• DCO — Dyschondrosteosis
• DSRB — Domain Specific Review Board
• AMGD — Asymmetric Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis
• DRUJ — Distal Radial Ulnar Joint
• MSSR — Medical Students for Social Responsibility
• EEG — Electroencephalography
• SWS — Sturge-Weber Syndrome
• CVM — Cardiovascular and Metabolism
• CEH — conserved extended haplotype
• BEE — Bio-Environmental Engineer
• JE-MB — Inactivated, mouse brain-derived Japanese encephalitis vaccine (JE-Vax®) (no longer available)
• ANZSNM — Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
• CPEN — Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
• ABI — Anaphase Bridge Index
• ABECOPD — Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• POLC — Problem Oriented List of Charges
• JBJS — Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
• FHM — Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
• PERK — protein kinase RNA–like endoplasmic reticulum kinase

• AGTS — Australasian Gene Therapy Society
• HSPH — Harvard School of Public Health
• RPVI — registered physician in vascular interpretation
• SCN — supra-chiasmatic nucleus
• NHEJ — non-homologous end-joining pathway
• AMCAS — American Medical College Application Service
• ECV — Effective Circulating Volume
• ARES — Amide Response Elements
• MTAA — Medical Technology Association of Australia
• TLBB — The Little Blue Book
• ASID — Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases
• SAHM — Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
• BIH — Benign Intracranial Hypertension
• AMB. — ambulating, ambulatory
• UHC — United Healthcare Corporation
• MANTRA-PAF — medical antiarrhythmic treatment or radio frequency ablation in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation trial
• AAA — American Ambulance Association
• IVI — International Vaccine Institute
• MAB — Medical Advisory Board
• DASH — Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand
• WCHF — World Congress on Heart Failure
• ANLL — Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
• ANAM — Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics
• MCMI — Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory
• MMRV — Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella Vaccine
• EFS — event-free survival probability
• MDN — Medical Device Network
• IDPD — International Day of Persons with Disabilities
• AFIOH — Air Force Institute for Operational Health
• BSID — Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development
• NHAMCS — National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
• JE — Japanese Encephalitis
• HBSAB — Antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen
• SIA — Safety Institute of Australia
• PLCH — Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
• FECA — Federal Employee Compensation Act
• IDDB — Investigational Drugs Database
• ALFA — Automated Laser Fluorescence Analysis
• STDR — Sight Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy
• AAMM — Acute Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia
• CCOHS — Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
• IBUM — International Board of Undersea Medicine
• AMERSA — Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse
• NBCOT — National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
• AGIS — Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study
• MDAO — Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
• LTHO(S) — long-term health outcome(s)
• DANA — Defense Automated Neurobehavioral Assessment
• LVED — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Dimension
• MTSS — Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

• METI — Medical Education Technologies, Inc.
• RDI — Respiratory Distress Index
• MACE — Military Acute Concussion Evaluation
• RNIB — Royal National Institute for the Blind United Kingdom
• ALK — Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase
• COS — Canadian Ophthalmological Society
• ILI — influenza-like illness
• CMV — Continuous Mandatory Ventilation
• PCV13 — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (13-valent) (replaced PCV7)
• P.R. — rectally (per rectum [ Lat.])
• CE — chick erythrocyte
• NOAEL — no-observed-adverse-effects-level
• AIMA — American Israeli Medical Association
• AADH — American Academy of Dental Hygiene
• OHF — Occupational Health Facility
• AMREF — African Medical and Research Foundation
• AIR — Australian Institute of Radiography
• NIOH — National Institute of Occupational Health
• C.I. — Confidence Interval
• SMS — Smith-Magenis Syndrome
• ASV — Association of Shelter Veterinarians
• ADD — anterior digit deformity
• PAAD — Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled
• VOB — Verification Of Benefits
• SRM — Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes
• ASPS — Aveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
• UCOD — Underlying Cause of Death
• BCCR — Balanced Complex Chromosome Rearrangement
• VTACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
• SD — Shoulder-Disarticulation
• NMDP — National Marrow Donor Program
• ANZPM — Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine
• PBI — plasma-protein-bound iodine
• SLAP — Superior Labrum Anterior To Posterior
• CACCF — Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation
• AMML — Acute Monomyelogenous Leukemia
• VHF — Viral Hemorrhagic Fever
• AC — articular cartilage
• LP — Licensed Practitioner
• CGE — Cortical Granule Exocytosis
• AAE — Adh Adult Enhancer
• AAII — Aristolochic Acid II
• EGG — electroglottography
• FIQ — functional index questionnaire
• ADMD — autosomal dominant atrophic macular degeneration
• CCHSA — Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (1995–2008) formerly CCHFA; in 2008 renamed Accreditation Canada)
• CCFP — Certificant of the College of Family Practice of Canada
• DERS — Dose Error Reduction Systems
• DAMIS — Drug & Alcohol Management Information System
• ACPP — Acyl Carrier Protein

• MENACWY-D — Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine, Quadrivalent (Menactra®)
• TH — Tyrosine Hydroxylase
• CONSORT — Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials
• P.V. — vaginally (per vaginam) [ Lat.]
• ADHR — Autosomal Dominant Hypophosphatemic Rickets
• NNCA — Navy Nurse Corps Association
• NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (UK)
• ISOL — Isolation Valve
• WBS — Williams-Beuren Syndrome
• CAMR — Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research
• ADAS — Alzheimer Deficit Assessment Scale
• BPT — Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• CLR(S) — C-type lectin-like receptor(s)
• HDV — Hepatitis Delta Virus
• NCS — Nurse Call System
• MCCQE — Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination
• MCD — Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency
• PAPT — Progressive Ataxia and Palatal Tremor
• ARIEM — Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
• /- — Uncertain/equivocal
• AION — Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
• 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")
• CHM — Congenital Heart Malformation
• AM — Adenoma Malignum
• FOMA — Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
• AALL — Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
• ACMD — Atypical Chronic Myelocytic Disorder
• ACA — Affordable Care Act
• PW — Puncture Wound
• ABPB — Androgen Binding Protein Beta
• IMS — Indian Medical Service
• EJCN — European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
• CLI — Central Lymphatic Irradiation
• FINR — Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation
• PLSS — Portable Life Support System
• EM — Emergency Management
• BWHH — British Women’s Heart and Health cohort
• AGD — Argyrophilic Grain Dementia
• AKC — Across 28 American Kennel Club
• EBCR — Evidence-Based Case Report
• GYTS — Global Youth Tobacco Survey
• SMAT — State Medical Assistance Team
• CALLA — Common Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Antiserum
• SOCHI — Southern California Health Institute
• VHD — Ventricular Heart Disease
• SARMS — Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators
• BBF — boot and bottle fight
• FHM — Force Health Management
• CSSANZ — Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand
• AOBNP — American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry

• NL&D — normal labor and delivery
• AEIOU — Autism Early Intervention Outcomes Unit
• AIMBE — American Institute For Medical and Biological Engineering
• WRAIR — Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
• SCFHS — Saudi Commission for Health Specialities
• AAN — Australian Association of Neurologists
• CMM — Center for Molecular Medicine
• CAT — Combat Application Tourniquet
• SCA — Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• FAP — Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy
• UHS — University of Health Sciences
• HLL — High Liquid Level
• AHRES — aromatic hydrocarbon response elements
• BMAS — Broth Microdilution Assays
• HEW — Department of Health, Education, And Welfare
• DRUDP — Division of Reproductive and Urologic Drug Products
• IDET — Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy
• ROBMS — Radiation Oncology Benefit Management Companies
• OSHC — Occupational Safety and Health Council
• CDFS — chromosome division figures
• DWAB — Development and Welfare Association of the Blind (Andhra Pradesh)
• BIFC — Benign Infantile Familial Convulsions
• ICTV — International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses
• ISMP — Institute for Safe Medication Practices
• IR(S) — incidence rate(s)
• PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone–related Peptide
• AIOH — Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists
• ENFG — European Neurofibromatosis Group
• JNCI — Journal of the National Cancer Institute
• ADCAII — Autosomal Dominant Cerebellar Ataxia Type II
• VVC — VulvoVaginal Candidiasis
• SIL(S) — squamous intraepithelial lesion(s)
• ACO(S) — Accountable Care Organization(s)
• ELE — Estimated Life Expectancy
• CCE — Clear Cell Ependymoma
• FACOG — Fellow American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• DTAB — Drug Testing Advisory Board
• VFN — Verticillium Fusarium and Nematode
• AALB — Asthma, Allergy and Lung Biology
• CSANZ — Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
• VSV — Vesicular Stomatitis Virus
• HBAC — Home Birth After Caesarean
• CVMED — Cardiovascular, Metabolic & Endocrinological Diseases
• GNG — Go/No-Go
• ABFII — autonomously replicating sequence binding factor II
• NAION — nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
• PA — Pernicious Anemia
• ARFS — Activation of ADP Ribosylation Factors
• OSHC — Overseas Student Health Cover
• I/D — intradermal

• ECCO — European Crohn's & Colitis Organisation
• EOLC — end-of-life care
• MHLT — Minimum Hearing Loss Threshold
• ESDA — European Sexual Dysfunction Alliance
• CACCN — Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses
• BCHD — Baltimore City Health Department
• LFA — Left Forearm
• AIM — Abridged Index Medicus
• PCORI — Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
• NIDRR — National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
• FNE — Free Nerve Endings
• AIOB — American Institute of Oral Biology
• NDR — National Diabetes Registry
• AIN — American Institute of Nutrition
• AI — Avian Influenza
• FACMT — Fellows of the American College of Medical Toxicology
• NCMF — North Canton Medical Foundation
• WDAE — Withdrawal Due to Adverse Events
• CAPED — Central Areolar Pigment Epithelial Dystrophy
• NINDS — National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• CMGM — chronic megakaryocytic granulocytic metaplasia
• AAFB — Acid and Alcohol Fast Bacilli
• CKTP — Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
• FMLI — Family And Medical Leave Insurance
• BVAD — Biventricular Assist Device
• HD — Hip-Disarticulation
• PANAS — Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scale
• AF — Acentric Fragments
• USPH — United States Public Health
• PEF — Patient Encounter Form
• ADFEVR — Autosomal Dominant Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy
• ASUM — Australian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine
• CIAI — Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infection
• MSRDP — Medical Service Research and Development Plan
• AOR — Acridine Orange Reaction
• DTP — Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and whole-cell pertussis vaccine, pediatric formulation (no longer available)
• APSTS — Atypical Proliferative Serous Tumors
• CMHS — Center for Mental Health Services
• ROC — receiver-operating-characteristic
• CLKS — Colon, Kidneys, Liver, Spleen
• ADHP — Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
• FAAMA — F The American Academy Of Medical Acupuncture
• APHDPC — Australian Population Health Development Principal Committee
• ASCTS — Australasian Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons
• ANAG — Acute Narrow Angle Glaucoma
• LSS — Life Support System
• LDF — Laser Doppler Flowmetry
• REET — Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist
• AJN — American Journal of Nursing's
• UCR — Urinary Creatinine

• MTMI — Medical Technology Management Institute
• PSAC — Pathology Services Advisory Committee
• SMH — Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
• SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
• IICU — Infant Intensive Care Unit
• KEGG — Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes
• IALT — International Adjuvant Lung Cancer Trial
• DVI — Dengue Virus Infection
• IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIA — ITP
• = — Equivalent to
• BHSI — Behavioral Health Services Initiative
• DTR — deep tendon reflex(es)
• CHLP — Center for HIV Law and Policy
• MSSU — Medical Short Stay Unit
• CIRCD — circumcised
• HDC ABMT — high-dose chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow transplantation
• RARC — Remittance Advice Remark Codes
• ADAI — Autosomal Dominant Amelogenesis Imperfecta
• ARMD — adverse reaction to metal debris
• LPM — Lateral Plate Mesoderm
• CDHA — Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
• IRH — Institute for Reproductive Health
• FCHP — Fallon Community Health Plan
• IBS-C — irritable bowel syndrome with constipation
• AMLRS — Auditory Middle Latency Responses
• HISA — Health Informatics Service Architecture
• VRIT — Virtual Reality Immersion Therapy
• AC — Autographa californica
• CDPA — Canadian Dental Protective Association
• PMLE — Polymorphous Light Eruption
• AD — Alcohol Dependence
• AOT — Acridine Orange Test
• IPMN(S) — Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm(s)
• ANCAHRD — Australian National Council on AIDS, Hepatitis C and Related Diseases
• PUMC — Peking Union Medical College (China)
• DVH — Division for the Visually Handicapped
• CCHI — Council Of Cooperative Health Insurance (Saudi Arabia)
• AFLPS — Anonymous Fragment Length Polymorphisms
• LSE — Life Support Equipment
• WD — Wrist-Disarticulation
• AMR — Automated Medical Record
• ARPS — Arbitrary Reference Points
• HBOC — Haemophilus b Oligosaccharide Conjugate (Hib) Vaccine (no longer available)
• EAGA — Expert Advisory Group on AIDS
• CNTD — Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases
• RDA — Recommended Daily Amounts
• CFMG — California Forensic Medical Group
• CUS — chronic unpredictable stress
• NHANES I — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey I, 1971-1975
• BZK — Benzalkonium Chloride (topical antiseptic)

• APAAP — Alkaline Phosphatase Antialkaline Phosphatase
• COG — Council of Governments's
• CDTB — Cytolethal Distending Toxin B
• FNHH — First Nations House of Healing
• CPPD — calcium pyrophosphate deposition
• DBTS — Doctors Back to School
• MILD — Mnemonic Induced Lucid Dreaming
• IACA — International Academy of Chiropractic Acupuncture
• AUL — Acute Unclassifiable Leukemia
• SOH — Safety and Occupational Health
• ORR — Office of Refugee Resettlement
• DASIS — Drug and Alcohol Services Information System
• CAEP — Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
• NHMRC — National Health And Medical Research Council (Australia)
• TILAK — Tiroler Landeskrankenanstalten
• WR — Wasserman reaction (syphilis test)
• IADAF — Fellow of the International Academy for Dental Advancement
• ISI — Insomnia Severity Index
• ONSD — Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter
• NARI — National Ageing Research Institute
• AAF — Amino Acetyl Fluorene
• FHT — Federation of Holistic Therapists
• ANZAPNM — Australian and New Zealand Association of Physicians in Nuclear Medicine
• LEB — Life Expectancy at Birth
• BCCLS — Breast Cancer Cell Lines
• CHERE — Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
• KABB — Kentucky Association of Blood Banks
• DCIR — dendritic cell immunoreceptor
• AMPI — Australian Medical Pioneers Index
• TSLP — Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Protein
• ADMD — Autosomal Dominant Macular Dystrophy
• PR — Partial Response
• DMLS — Direct Metal Laser Sintering
• FS — Flight Surgeon
• IVPT — Institute of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
• PACS — premature atrial contractions
• HAT — Human African Trypanosomiasis
• NLR(S) — NOD-like receptor(s)
• CICH — Canadian Institute of Child Health
• AAAT — Adult Adolescent Alcohol Treatment
• CDF — Chromosomal DNA Fingerprinting
• LTBI — Latent Tuberculosis Infection
• EMT — Emergency Medical Team
• JGN — Journal of Gerontological Nursing
• NBCCEDP — National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
• GBAA — Greater Baltimore Asthma Alliance
• CCIIV3 — Cell-Culture Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, Trivalent (Flucelvax®)
• MCS — mental component score
• O&G — Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• CKPX — chickenpox

• TE — Toxoplasmic Encephalitis
• SAM — Severe Acute Malnutrition
• DT(S) — delirium tremens
• DDNC — Digestive Disease National Coalition
• CNRHC — Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Centre
• DVE — digital vaginal examination
• WMY — Word Memory Test
• NDIC — National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
• CPC — Clinical Pathological Case
• AB — Alongside Routine Aniline Blue
• ARHRI — Australian Rural Health Research Institute
• APNA — AgNORs Percentage Nuclear Area
• ISMH — International Society of Men's Health
• AMD — Acute Macular Degeneration
• ASVD — Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
• AIS — American Institute of Stress
• ARPA — Repressor Protein
• LLL — left lower lobe (lung)
• FAAMA — F The American Academy Of Medical Administrators
• SOP — Standard Operating Procedure
• ACKD — Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease
• CSTP — Clinical Scientist Training Program
• ACDM — Association for Clinical Data Management
• DPHD — Division for Physical and Health Disabilities
• MH — Mass Hysteria
• CEHI — Caribbean Environmental Health Institute
• CMRV — Chloroform-Methanol Residue Vaccine
• DRU — Direct Reporting Units
• OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine (no longer available)
• MPPCF — millions of particles per cubic foot (air)
• AAOS — American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• AMSAC — Air Medical Safety Advisory Council
• RCT(S) — randomized clinical trial(s)
• AARIC — Autism, Assessment, Research, and Intervention Clinic
• AWCH — Association of Welfare of Child Health
• MMG — Medical Management Guidelines
• BART — Balloon Analogue Risk Task
• VAR — Varicella vaccine
• CASAC — Credential for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors
• E&E — Eye and Ear
• ARVS — antiretroviral drugs
• AMHS — Adrenal Medullary Hyperplasias
• T-1 — first thoracic vertebrum
• EMTALA — Emergency Medical Treatment Active Labor Act
• FFAS — Free Fatty Acids
• SEE — Surgical Eye Expeditions
• WELCOA — Wellness Councils of America
• PHI — penetrating head injury
• ARRS — Australian Radiological Research Society
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma Can

• AER — Albumin Excretion Rate
• ANZSN — Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology
• ARCO — Autosomal Recessive Cardiomyopathy Ophthalmoplegia
• ESA — Endocrine Society of Australia
• NACO — National Association of Counties
• PTAN — Provider Transaction Account Number
• WRVH — World Report on Violence and Health
• CCW — cataract and curly whiskers
• IREB — Institut de Recherches Scientifiques sur les Boissons
• VCJD — Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
• PAH — Pulmonary Artery Hypertension
• CANDIS — Child Abuse and Neglect Database Instrument System
• CR. NN. — cranial nerves
• AA — Alcohol Abuse
• RTNF — Recombinant Tumor Necrosis Factor
• APA — Acid Phosphatase Activity
• MANSI — Maternal and Newborn Survival Initiative
• PTCA — Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
• LAYA — Looking After You Always
• FTBI — Fractionated Total Body Irradiation
• AMAS — Austrian Moderate Altitude Study
• ADPHSP — Autosomal Dominant Pure Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
• ACOH — Asian Conference of Occupational Health
• TQT — Tourniquet
• JIFSAN — Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
• TSB — Trial Spontaneous Breathing
• ACC — Apoptotic Chromatin Condensation
• ARI — Adelaide Research & Innovation Pty Ltd.
• ANGT — Austrian Network for Gene Therapy
• BOOF — Bronchiolitis ObliteransOrganizing Pneumonia
• LOMS — Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
• MREP — Medicare Remit Easy Print
• CMU — Couverture Maladie Universelle
• BWADE — Bleeding, Weight loss, Anemia, Dysphagia, Early satiety
• ATTL — Attachment Sites And The Left
• UPP — University of Pittsburgh Physicians
• MPHI — Michigan Public Health Institute
• CBR — Computers and Biomedical Research
• MC2B — Medical Contact To Balloon time
• ABH — Ateles Belzebuth Hybridus
• DMGI — Digital Music Group, Inc.
• PAAP — Personal Asthma Action Plan
• OCBC — Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Cooperative
• PN — Pneumonia
• BME — Benign Myoclonic Epilepsies
• CDS — Caudal Dysplasia Sequence
• SMBS — School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• ADIM — Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association
• ADSP — Autosomal Dominant Spastic Paraplegia
• CDSS — Coding DNA sequences

• AQ — areca quid
• ACR — American College of Rheumatology
• ALSS — Attack Latency Scores
• NCD — noncommunicable diseases
• VNA — Virginia Nurses Association
• IMC — Industrial Medical Council
• NIBR — Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.
• PBRS — Pediatric Behavior Rating Scale
• FNAIT — Fetal and Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
• IBD — Inflamatory Bowel Disease
• DC(S) — dendritic cell(s)
• PV — Pemphigus vulgaris
• RBRV — Resource-Based Relative Value
• RTMS — Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
• CAOT — Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
• MMRA — Minnesota Medical Records Act
• PBI — protein-bound iodine determinations
• MOGA — Medical Oncology Group of Australia
• COFM — Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine
• ACCS — Abnormal Chromatin Clumping Syndrome
• AIUM — American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine's
• ONH — Optic Nerve Head
• VKA — Vitamin K Antagonists
• EJV — External Jugular Vein
• KHD — Kinase Homology Domain
• ONCC — Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
• GIST(S) — gastrointestinal stromal tumor(s)
• BAAPS — British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• TYU — Tyuleniy (virus)
• ALLS — Abnormality in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemias
• OHSU — Oregon Health & Science University
• MFM — Massage Fisiotherapy And Medical
• WCIM — World Congress of Internal Medicine
• RMHI — Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute
• NVP — Nevirapine
• ALIP — Abnormally Localized Immature Precursors
• PTBT — Physical Therapy Brain Trust
• HEPA — Hepatitis A Vaccine
• FIPA — Familial Isolated Pituitary Adenoma
• CC/ — chief complaint
• NRCPR — National Registry of CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
• AOA — ataxia with oculomotor apraxia
• RSO — Right Superior Oblique
• MRAB — Multi-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumanii
• ASD — Acute Stress Disorder
• MSE — Medical Support Equipment
• ACSDI — Absolute Chromosomal Size Difference Index
• SP TAP — lumbar puncture
• MAT — Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
• MECP — Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program

• DIHTA — Danish Institute for Health Technology Assessment
• GMRP — Global Medical Relief Program
• IMAQ — Islamic Medical Association of Queensland
• EHS — Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Study
• PCCA2 — Progressive Cerebello Cerebral Atrophy type 2
• GUSTO — Global Use of Strategies to Open Occluded Coronary Arteries
• CMMB — Catholic Medical Mission Board
• PV — per vaginam (vaginally) [Lat.]
• PCD — Process Challenge Device
• RDM — refractory dermatomyositis
• VD — volume of distribution
• KMC — Kasturba Medical College
• N. — nerve
• ALL — Aberration in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
• ZN — Ziehl-Neelsen
• AREA — Amplicon Restriction Endonuclease Analysis
• RCPSC — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• IPBS — Isotopes in the Physical and Biomedical Sciences
• ACKD — Adult Children with Knitting Disorders
• ACACA — Assignment Of A Carboxylase Alpha
• MAFF — Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
• APCS — Serum Amyloid P Component
• MP-CVDRF — Monitoring Project on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor
• STARD — Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies
• AAI — Aa Aristolochic Acid I
• DUCBT — Double Unrelated Cord Bone Marrow Transplant
• NIUSR — National Institute for Urban Search and Rescue
• CGL — Cholinergic Gene Locus
• ISTAR — Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research
• AIGF — Androgen-Induced Growth Factor
• CMRB — Chinese Medicine Registration Board
• IVF — in-vitro fertilization technique
• BMR — Bone Marrow Remission
• ADJ — Adjudication
• STAXI-2 — State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory
• AP — Anionic Phospholipid
• MERS — Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
• DDRP — Drug Demand Reduction Program
• CHI — Congenital Hydrocephalus Internus
• DNBI — Disease and Nonbattle Injury
• ASIMS — Aerospace Information Management System
• REMEMBER — reducing early mortality and morbidity by empiric tuberculosis treatment
• ACCS — Activity Of Adenoid Cystic Carcinomas
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma Current
• CERI — Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute
• BNML — Brown Norway Myelocytic Leukemia
• RIA — Research Institute on Addictions
• AHSE — American Society for Healthcare Engineering
• ABCSG — Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group
• SIBS — siblings

• APCS — Antigen Presenting Cells
• CFS — congenital fibrosis syndromes
• ABP — Amiloride Binding Protein
• EMSA — Emergency Medical Services Authority
• LGVMA — Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association
• AAF — Acetyl Amino Fluorene
• HDM — House Dust Mite
• CMLA — Cleveland Medical Library Association
• SRD — sustained rate duration
• AMPI — Amsterdam Pain Management Index
• MANTIS — Manual Alternative And Natural Therapy Index System
• HCT — Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
• BXD — B6 x D2
• DNPA — Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
• OBMT — Office Based Medical Team
• ACES — artificial chromosome expression systems
• NPS — National Prescribing Service
• CLABSIS — central line–associated bloodstream infections
• YHC — Youth Health Conference
• MRT — Medical Radiologic Technologist
• ALGS — Amplified Long Genomic Sequence
• ACS — Australian Cancer Society
• FASD(S) — fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
• GYT — Get Yourself Tested
• HIPN — Heartland Independent Provider Network
• NSA — Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
• AUPHA — Association of University Programs in Health Administration
• IRCAD — Institut de Recherche contre les Cancers de l'Appareil Digestif
• AVRT — atrioventricular reentry tachycardia
• LMSS — Liverpool Medical Students Society
• 3 — OK or Satisfactory
• SETS — Statistical Export and Tabulation System
• PFFD — Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency
• L-2 — second lumbar vertebrum
• COTH — Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems
• CDS — Clinical Decision Support
• ASD — Attention Seeking Disorder
• RIPHH — Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene
• DSOP — Dental Student Outreach Program
• FFFM — Future Faces of Family Medicine
• ANZHMG — Australian and New Zealand Hyperbaric Medicine Group
• ASHS — Abnormal Sperm Heads
• CADCA — Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's
• BSLE — Bullous Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• CPT — Cognitive Processing Therapy
• WUSM — Washington University School of Medicine
• SUS — Society of University Surgeons
• MCPS — Member of College of Physician & Surgeons
• LOMG — London Obstetric Medicine Group
• FNB — Fine Needle Biopsy

• NTIAC — Nondestructive Testing Information Analysis Center
• MDRT — multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
• AAHIVM — The American Academy of HIV Medicine
• FAAAS — Families of Adults Affected by Asperger's Syndrome
• ASGMA — Australian Society for Geriatric Medicine Association
• AAR — Age of Adiposity Rebound
• ICD 9 — International Classification of Diseases, version 9
• ASGO — Australian Society of Gynaecological Oncologists
• AEG — anaerobically expressed genes
• AAV — Antiviral As Virus
• FHA — Federal Health Architecture
• AANI — Allergy Asthma Network India
• WNV — West Nile Virus
• CHSP — Center for Health and Social Policy
• ASPH — Association of Schools of Public Health's
• CPSI — Canadian Patient Safety Institute
• MAAC — Medical Assistance Advisory Committee
• NCMHD — National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities
• ASCOA — Ambulatory Surgery Center Management and Development
• AHC — Australian Hepatitis Council
• NCS — Neurocardiogenic Syncope
• ANZAUS — Australian and New Zealand Association of Urological Surgeons
• TDCS — Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
• EAGD — Electronic Ambulance Guidelines Device
• STAR — Shock Trauma Air Rescue
• AMLS — Acute Myeloid Leukemias
• KP — Klebsiella pneumoniae
• DM — Dental Medicine
• SNPHPU — Syndicat National des Pharmaciens Praticiens Hospitaliers et Praticiens Hospitaliers Universitaires
• C-5 — fifth ceervical vertebrum
• QPU — Quarterly Provider Update
• BCLS — Biomechanical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• SMND — Sporadic Motor Neuron Disease
• CPHI — Canadian Population Health Initiative
• HADES — High Altitude Dong Enlargement Syndrome
• KD — Knee-Disarticulation
• MICC — Multiple Independent Current Control
• UNITAR — United Nations Institute of Training and Research
• PDI — Protein Disulfide Isomerase
• BCD — Blister Cell Death
• APP — amyloid beta protein precursor
• SAHS — San Antonio Heart Study
• AC — Anaplastic Carcinoma
• MMRP — Mbeya Medical Research Programme
• GRADE — Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation
• IWH — Institute for Work & Health
• T-2 — second thoracic vertebrum
• ADANE — Autosomal Dominant Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy
• ACGM — Amplified Consensus Genetic Markers
• CHF — Consumers' Health Forum of Australia

• ANNL — Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
• AG — Anopheles Gambiae
• ARPANSA — Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
• EAGLES — European Action on Global Life Sciences
• ADAM — Disintegrin And Metalloprotease
• HEME — Hemorrhage Early MRI Evaluation
• BAPM — British Association of Perinatal Medicine
• CPPA — Clinical Practice Performance Assessment
• MMSS — Medical Malpractice Stress Syndrome
• WAJM — West African Journal of Medicine
• ASAR — Alouatta Seniculus Arctoidea
• APRIL — Acidic Protein Rich in Leucine
• AD — Advanced Disease
• HDFP — Hypertension Detection and Follow-Up Program
• ISH — in-situ hybridization
• CL — Corpora lutea
• MHA — Mental Health Association
• LNV — Lymph Node Volume
• DA — dermatitis artefacta
• DNC — Dorsal Nerve Cord
• PANAS — Positive Affect and Negative Affect Schedule
• PSMI — Patch Slice Microincubator
• EDMC — Estonian Drug Monitoring Centre
• RCPS — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
• CNPBC — College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (licensing body in BC)
• EUSUHM — European Union for School and University Health and Medicine
• WEMSI — Wilderness Emergency Medical Services Institute
• SN — sinus node
• LHON — Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
• APEA — Acquired Partial Erythrocyte Aplasia
• DENV — Dengue virus
• CCS — Command Core System
• NSSHB — National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior
• NSMI — National Sports Medicine Institute of the United Kingdom
• ABRS — Abnormally Banded Regions
• BPV — Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
• ADT — Active Death Therapy
• ATPIII — Adult Treatment Panel III
• ASSO — Australian Society for the Study of Obesity
• AGMKC — African Green Monkey Kidney Cell
• MPRI — Medical Polymers Research Institute
• IMEI — International Medical Education Institute
• ILI — intraocular lens implantation
• CTTP — Childhood Trauma Treatment Program
• AR — Arsenate Reductase
• NHMA — National Hispanic Medical Association
• IPSA — Institute for Psychological Study of the Arts
• BKPME — Bleached Kraft Pulp Mill Effluent
• ACK — Ancestral Carnivore Karyotype
• ICSP — Institut canadien pour la sécurité des patients

• AS — left ear [Lat.]
• CCL — Cell Cycle Length
• TSK — Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia
• ISTM — Institut Superieur Des Techniques Medicales
• ICCD — Integrated Center for Child Development
• SDB — Sleep-Disordered Breathing
• CDGE — Constant Denaturant Gradient Electrophoresis
• MNBF — Magnocellular Basal Forebrain
• MHW — Men's Health Week
• THIC — The Heart Institute for Children
• IMAM — Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia
• IDDT — Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust
• ISMH — International Society of Medical Hydrology and Climatology
• TY21A — Oral Typhoid Vaccine (live)
• ARAS — Alberta Reappraising AIDS Society
• USANZ — Urological Society of Australia & New Zealand
• SHO — Stryker Howmedica Osteonics
• RCSI — Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
• LCS — Libyan Cardiac Society
• BII — Biotechnology Information Institute
• EJOM — European Journal of Oriental Medicine
• LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Or Transgender
• RMAK — Rabbit Muscle Adenylate Kinase
• ACE — Adverse Clinical Event
• WAPI — Washington Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
• FODI — Federation of Operative Dentistry of India
• SINS — Single Item Narcissism Scale
• AA — allyl alcohol
• ICHNR — International Congress of Head and Neck Radiology
• LOML — Latunde Odeku Medical Library
• DSDRS — Diabetes-Specific Dementia Risk Score
• IACH — Institute for the Advancement of Community Health
• BIRT — Biomedical Informatics Research Training
• LR — left-right
• AHTA — Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
• ABC — Acute Blast Crisis
• GVC — Gastrovascular Cavity
• MHIP — Maryland Health Insurance Plan
• ABL — The Avian Blastic Leukemia
• CDLE — Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
• UMSLG — University Medical School Librarians Group
• UME — Unusual Mortality Event
• AISRAP — Australian Institute for Suicide Research And Prevention
• ASP — Affected Sib Pair
• RCFR — Rey Complex Figure Recall
• AGER — Advanced Glycosylation End Receptor
• MERC — Medical Education And Research Costs
• BH4D — tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
• WCMC-Q — Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
• CCO(S) — Coordinated Care Organization(s)

• NVVRS — National Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Study
• AGCH — Atypical Goblet Cell Hyperplasia
• ERAD — endoplasmic reticulumassociated degradation
• AR — Altered Recognition
• MM — methadone maintenance
• AILS — Approach of Advanced Intercross Lines
• FV — fever virus
• CAO — Canadian Association of Optometrists
• T-3 — third thoracic vertebrum
• ASOS — Available Allele Specific Oligonucleotides
• HASE — HIV AIDS Search Engine
• CISA — Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment
• DMQRP — Division of Mammography Quality and Radiation Programs
• EGDS — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• ISIR — International Society for Interferon-Research
• IST-3 — Third International Stroke Trial
• SBTF — Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation
• IMHO — International Medical Health Organization
• ANZCTR — Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry
• BLSC — Buffalo Life Sciences Complex
• ACO — Acyl CoA Oxidase
• ASERNIP-S — Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical
• SNV — single nucleotide variant
• BCC — basal cell cancer
• CG — cathepsin G
• ORNT — Oral Rehydration and Nutrition Therapy
• NPPB — Noninvasive Positive Pressure Breathing
• ADC — Autosomal Dominant Cataract
• CAM — Complementary and alternative medicine
• AML — Abnormal Acute Myeloid Leukemias
• NCHWPPTA — National Conference on Health, Welfare and Pensions Plans Trustees and Administrators
• PDDS — Peoria District Dental Society
• AF — Accumulation in ascitic Fluid
• ARI — Autosomal Recessive Ichthyosis
• LVNC — Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy
• AI — Anaphase i
• AI — Adequate Intake
• ACS — Ars Consensus Sequence
• CMR — Comprehensive Medication Review
• AD — Anaphase Delay
• AOTS — Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumours
• MRES — Medical Response Emergency Software
• FREEDOM — Future Revascularization Evaluation in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: Optimal Management of Multivessel Disease
• AE — Allelic Error
• GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphatic Tissue
• CMHA — Canadian Mental Health Association
• ARN — Affected Average Repeat Number
• PDDS — Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• CANCORS — Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance study
• BMRC — Buffalo Materials Research Center

• IMJ — International Medical Journal
• FDS — fetal death syndrome
• AIOSM — American Institute of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine
• EFS — event-free survival rate
• CMPA — Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
• CSAT — Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (SAMHSA)
• CIEH — Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
• L-1 — first lumbar vertebrum
• CIME — Centre for Innovation in Medical Education
• ACGMS — Amplified Consensus Genetic Markers
• KI — Karolinska Institut
• AML — Aberrations in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• CISS — Cancer Information & Support Society
• IAMA — Iranian American Medical Association
• NC2 — Nebraska Cancer Coalition
• DPEC — District Polio Eradication Committee
• BRTH — breath
• CSEMSI — Connecticut Society of Emergency Medical Services Instructors
• SOHF — Swiss Medical Society for Occupational Health in Health Care Facilities
• AINP — autoimmune neutropenia
• SPTSS — Screen for Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms
• CMMT — Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics
• ASC — Achaete Scute Complex
• MTA — Multimodal Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• AP — Acceptor Proteins
• ALGL — Alginate Lyase Gene
• LMR — Left medial rectus (of eye)
• CNIM — Certified Neuro Interoperative Monitor
• LVV — Live Virus Vaccine
• RFH — Riders for Health
• BTRR — Biomedical Technology Research Resources
• IMWT — Inspiratory Muscle Work Tolerance
• CCH — Constitutive Centromeric Heterochromatin
• SACI — San Antonio Cancer Institute
• GD — Guide Dogs
• RHRN — Reproductive Health Research Network
• NHI — National Health Index
• CPET — Centre for Positron Emission Tomography
• AI — Angiotensin I
• ATF — Abdominal Total Fat
• ADCS — Autosomal Dominant Cataracts
• IDLES — indolent lesions of epithelial origin
• OMMA — Oregon Medical Marijuana Act
• AGBG — Androgen-Glucocorticoid-Binding Globulin
• FCIM — Federated Council for Internal Medicine
• KDA — Korean Dental Association
• WANS — World Academy of Nursing Science
• AML — Abnormalities in Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
• CARES — Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival
• JCAH — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals (Canada, 1951–1958) (currently named Accreditation Canada)

• CM — Case Management
• DUD — drug use disorder
• JCERT — Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
• VMO — Vastus Medialis Obliques
• OGHA — Office of Global Health Affairs
• NKUDIC — National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
• C-7 — seventh cervical vertebrum
• MMSI — Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
• BWCS — Bowel Control Scale
• IRVAN — Idiopathic Retinal Vasculitis, Aneurysms, and Neuroretinitis
• ICSI — Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
• CFMNPV — Choristoneura Fumiferana Multinucleocapsid Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• MODY — mature-onset diabetes of the young
• CAD — Carotid Artery Disease
• EMTP — Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic
• AB — Ascertainment Bias
• IOSM — Institute of Safety Management
• QLTC — Qualified Long Term Care
• CIRM — California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
• PADIS — Poison and Drug Information Service
• T-4 — fourth thoracic vertebrum
• VTX — Vitrectomy
• CAPS — clinician-administered post-traumatic stress [patient interview]
• NPIN — National Prevention Information Network
• TGA — Therapeutic Goods Administration
• HHCP — Home Health Care Providers
• CMOF — Certified Mastectomy & Orthotic Fitter
• S-J — Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• AMMI — Multiplicative Interaction
• BUAS — Boston University Accutane Survey
• ARMD — Autosomal Recessive Muscular Dystrophies
• AMIC — Advanced Medical Isotope Corporation
• VBC — Vienna Bio Center
• NLIC — National Lead Information Center
• PREP — Pre-exposure prophylaxis
• UAEM — Universities Allied for Essential Medicines
• DAT — Delivered at Terminal
• AHI — Animal Health Institute
• COSR(S) — combat operations stress reaction(s)
• IEED — Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder
• ITCH — Itching
• NSCLC — non-small cell lung cancer patients
• C6 — Cervical spinal nerve 6
• CBLP — Chronic Back and Leg Pain
• CEVF — chromosomally encoded virulence factors
• KCOM — Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
• NDIP — National Dental Inspection Programme
• BSE — bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease)
• USACHPPM — United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
• PRHHP — Puerto Rico Heart Health Program

• MCEP — Medical Care Expense Plan
• AN — Ala Nigra
• ADGP — Australian Divisions of General Practice
• HEK — Human Embryonic Kidney
• LRLT — Living Related Liver Transplantation
• HKD — Hong Kong Diabetes Registry cohort
• CNO — College of Nurses of Ontario
• MXW — maximum weight
• GRVE — Groundnut Rosette Virus from East Africa
• BVI — Better Vision Institute
• MAMS — Medical Archives and Manuscripts Survey
• NEHIPC — National E-Health Information Principal Committee
• PRHS — Puerto Rico Heart Study
• MSRA — Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
• CED — Cleared extrachromosomal domain
• OPPT — Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
• SKD — severe knee disorders
• SAAG — serum albumin ascites gradient
• UNRC — Urology and Nephrology Research Center
• PAMRA — Patient Access To Medical Records Act
• APASS — Anesthesia Pre-Admit Screening Service
• GAMC — General Assistance Medical Care
• AE — Abnormal Eye
• SPT — Spinal Tap
• C-6 — sixth cervical vertebrum
• SCDD — Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities
• EMRA — Emergency Medicine Research Associates
• AAV — Amplicon Vectors And Virus
• FPS — Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society
• ELSA — European League of Stuttering Associations
• DTAP — Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine, pediatric formulation (replaced DTP)
• GH — Government Hospital
• STELLAR — Systematic Tracking of Elevated Lead Levels and Remediation
• ANF — antinuclear factor
• BDCF — Baseline Data Collection Form
• AIF — Apoptosis Inducing Factor
• BRB — Biomedical Research Building
• DTSP — Diagnostic Technologies and Screening Panel
• AA — Axenfeld Anomaly
• MERPS — Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans
• KMAP — Kansas Medical Assistance Program
• CPEN — Cancer Patient Education Network
• NDSE — National Dental Specialty Examination
• NINE — National Institute of Nutritional Education
• RE-LY — Randomized Evaluation of Long-Term Anticoagulation Therapy
• IAPB — International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
• ACAT — Acyl Coenzyme Acyltransferase
• DAA — direct-acting antiviral
• DES — Dysequilibrium Syndrome
• NCDA — National Center for Deaf Advocacy

• CTEPC — Clinical Technical and Ethical Principal Committee
• ASAM — Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
• IMER — International Medical Education Research
• IPSB — inappropriate patient sexual behavior
• PVCS — premature ventricular contractions
• SARRC — The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
• ARA — Australian Rheumatology Association
• OBMT — Outpatient-Based Medical Team
• T-5 — fifth thoracic vertebrum
• SHRTN — Seniors Health Research Transfer Network
• NMHID — National Mental Health Institute on Deafness
• DEPR — Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research
• ERSPC — European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer
• BMRC — Biomedical Research Council
• EBCPR(S) — evidence-based clinical practice resource(s)
• ISB — Institut Suisse de Bioinformatique
• PAP — peroxidase antiperoxidase
• UITN — Urinary Incontinence Treatment Network
• APL — Activity Phosphatase Leukocyte
• DHQP — Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion
• C&T — counseling and testing
• MSHP — Minnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists
• EPM — Elevated Plus Maze
• FEHBP — Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
• WFPH — World Federation of Public Health Associations
• DUI — Driving under the Influence...
• CAA — Chromosomic Abnormalities Associated
• TED — thrombo embolism deterrent
• DESG — Diabetes Education Study Group
• ACIM — Academy of Comprehensive Integrated Medicine
• AIFS — Australian Institute of Family Studies
• NEAHR — Network Environments for Aboriginal Health Research
• DDL — didanosine
• AIR — Aberrant Immune Response
• ANC — Army Nurse Corporation
• CAF — Chromatid Aberration Frequency
• ASC — Alternaria Stem Canker
• GSC — Glasgow Coma Score
• DRMC — Doctors Regional Medical Center
• OCP — Ontario College of Pharmacists
• ACC — Abnormal Chromatin Clumping
• TTMB — Transperineal Template Mapping Biopsies
• BEB — Biomedical Education Building
• BRHS — British Regional Heart Study
• FUS — Focused Ultrasound Surgery
• NTAC — National Tuberculosis Advisory Committee
• CCA — Corpus Callosum Agenesis
• AMEDS — Approved Medical Examiner of Divers
• OUP — Oxford University Press
• IO — IO Inferior oblique (of eye)

• AOMA — Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin
• PABD — Preoperative Autologous Blood Donation
• CSHS — Centre For Strategic Health Studies
• IPSM — Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine
• AHH — Assays as Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylase
• CWVN — Children With Vocal Nodules
• MSSD — Medical Staff Services Department
• AE — Alclofenac Epoxide
• CMDCAS — Canadian Medical Device Conformity Assessment System
• DRRI — Deployment Risk and Resilience Inventory
• AC — Antral Cavity
• SCOI — Southern California Orthopedic Institute
• EINL — Equivalent Input Noise Level
• MCI — Millicurie
• REHAB — Rehabilitation (Center, Hospital, &c)
• RACC — Research and Assessment Corporation for Counseling, Inc
• ESSENCE — Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics
• IDHC — Island Digestive Health Center
• ALB — Alkaline Lysis Buffer
• AC — Apocrine Cysts
• CTC — Clinical Trials Centre
• AN — Agnors Number
• IAPAC — International Association of Physicians for AIDS Care
• HIPA — Health Insurance Protection and Accountability
• RIFLE — Risk, injury, failure, loss, end-stage (renal)
• STHK — St Helens & Knowsley NHS Trust
• ETHICS — Empowerment Through HIV/AIDS Information, Community and Services
• CMA — chromosome mobilizing ability
• AECC — Ascitic Ehrlich Carcinoma Cells
• ADCP — Advances in Cardiovascular Physics
• AFCI — Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute
• TWW — Two-Week Wait
• MHAT — Mental Health Advisory Team (US Army)
• HPV4 — Human Papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent (Gardasil®)
• RMSV — Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
• MASSMED — Massachusetts Medical Society
• GCDSS — Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society
• LLR — left lateral rectus (of eye)
• LTD — Long-Term Depression
• IEID — Institute of Epidemology and Infectious Diseases
• ASMI — American Sports Medicine Institute
• LTSS — Long-Term Services and Supports
• DCAB — Disability and Communication Access Board (State of Hawaii)
• PMI — Permanent Medical Impairment
• AAV — Adenovirus And Virus
• DD — Dry Dressing
• BHM — Bulletin for the History of Medicine
• ADF — Allelic Deletion Fingerprinting
• CBST — Canalicular Bile Salt Transporter
• LKEA — Leukoerythroblastic Anemia

• CT — X-ray computed tomography (not an acronym)
• NWHIC — National Women's Health Information Center
• ACES — Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
• P/E — Physical Examination
• BNA — Basle Nomina Anatomica
• L85 — Leiden-85 cohort
• NCCT — National Center for Competency Testing
• VNC — Ventral Nerve Cord
• AD — Antigen Density
• HMOT — Home Medical Oxygen Therapy
• EXTR — extract(tion)
• FWML — Far West Medicare Local
• SPCIC — Small Pathogenic Circulating Immune Complexes
• VSR — Vibratory Stress Relief
• POAG — POtentialAusGleich (German) - Potential Equalisation
• FT — full-term
• BEBOH — British Examining Board in Occupational Hygiene
• ITPC — International Treatment Preparedness Coalition
• BCH — Biosafety Clearing-House
• NIG — National Institute of Genetics
• CAP — Community Action Program
• ANP — Activate Natriuretic Peptide
• C-2 — second cervical vertebrum
• ELSA — Ethical, Legal and Social Aspects
• ADPRP — Adenosine Diphosphate Ribosyl Polymerase
• MIDARP — Minority Institutions' Drug Abuse Research Development Program
• AIMPAC — Alzheimer's Impact Movement Political Action Committee
• EMTALA — Emergency Medical Transfer And Active Labor Act
• DCARA — Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency
• EIWH — European Institute of Women's Health
• AGEPC — Acetyl Glyceryl Ether Phosphoryl Choline
• DS — disseminated sclerosis
• COSC — Combat and Operational Stress Control
• CAM — Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon (Hirschsprung disease)
• ECCP — European Cancer Cluster Partnering
• AN — Arm Number
• MRP — Medical Rehab Platoon
• AMLC — Alkali Myosin Light Chains
• MEMA — Musicians Emergency Medical Association
• AMP — Antigenic Membrane Protein
• BCIA — Biomedical Clinical Instrumentation Association
• AS — Ambras Syndrome
• MSNE — Myoclonic Status in Nonprogressive Epilepsy
• AD — right ear (Lat.)
• AMD — Adult Macular Degeneration
• MMRP — Medical Marihuana Research Program
• WCHQ — Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality
• SAMS — Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences
• CQLQ — Core Quality of Life Questionnaire
• SASOP — South African Society of Psychiatrists

• REMO — Regional Emergency Medical Organization
• MIRF — Medical Industrial Radiation Facility
• OECI — Organization of European Cancer Institutes
• DDMI — Developmentally Disabled Mental Illness
• IUSTI — International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections
• IDV — indinavir
• D&F — DRY AND FLAKEY
• NPIC — National Pesticide Information Center
• LOBL — Left oblique
• NSAI — Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• CCA — Conventional Chromosome Analysis
• PAR(S) — protease-activated receptor(s)
• ASCPS — Aspartate Specific Cysteine Proteases
• ADPCA — Autosomal Dominant Pure Cerebellar Ataxia
• TPOAB — Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
• NBCOT — National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists
• ACD — Acampomelic Campomelic Dysostosis
• MSD — Medical Stored Department
• IAMA — Indian American Medical Association
• AML — Acute Monoblastic Leukemia
• MEDDAC — Medical Department Activity
• ART — Anti-Retroviral Treatment
• ADI — Acceptable Daily Intake (National Academy of Science)
• SPT — skin-prick test
• AML(S) — angiomyolipoma(s)
• ROTA — Rotavirus Vaccine (replaced by RV1 and RV5)
• CARIM — CArdiovascular Research Institute Maastricht
• IOLS — Intraocular Cataract Lenses
• IAPH — International Association of Pure Hypnoanalysts
• THAD — Transient Hepatic Attenuation Differences
• ACIC — Adenomas Containing Invasive Carcinoma
• ASO — Allele Specific Oligonucleotides
• CCMA — Canadian Certified Medical Assistant
• VF — Visual Function
• KGDA — Kernel Generalised Discriminant Analysis
• NDTR — normal temperature pulse and respiraton
• CEHI — Caribbean Environmental Health Institutetute
• CEHM — Companion Encyclopaedia of the History of Medicine
• MBOS — Maximum Blood Ordering Schedule
• MGH — centers--Massachusetts General Hospital
• PTA — Persistent Truncus Arteriosus
• RIMC — Region I Medical Center
• RCC — renal cell cancer
• EMDN — European Mitochondrial Disease Network
• COMI — Coalition on Mental Illness
• HCIB — Health Care Insurance Board
• CMED — Centralized Medical Emergency Direction
• JBI — Journal of Biomedical Informatics
• UNPA — United Neurodiagnostic Professionals of America
• OMH — Office of Minority Health

• IDFA — Immune Deficiency Foundation of Australia
• TCRB — Tobacco Control Research Branch
• TKA — Through-the-knee amputation
• NDMS — National Disaster Medical Service
• VBZD — Vector-borne and Zoonotic Diseases
• ASSIGN — Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Using SIGN Guidelines
• TMLT — Texas Medical Liability Trust
• NAPVI — National Association for Parents of Children with Visually Impairments
• CHSRM — Conference on Health Survey Research Methods
• STIS — Sexual Transmitted Infections
• FWOS — Fort Worth Oral Surgery
• RRV-TV — Live, tetravalent rotavirus vaccine (RotaShield™) (no longer available)
• MDPI — Molecular Diversity Preservation International
• OLTCA — Ontario Long Term Care Association
• DRMC — Desert Regional Medical Center
• ADS — Amplified DNA Sequence
• ROEP — Runde Occupational and Environmental Professionals
• PFZ — Porcelain Fused to Zirconia
• PAVN — paraventricular nucleus
• CLTM — Certified Long Term Monitor
• NFLT — Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness
• WCI — Wound Care Institute
• MNN — Medical News Network
• NIAH — National Institute of Animal Health
• SSTAR — Society for Sex Therapy and Research
• SDFC — San Diego Fertility Center
• RSVI — respiratory syncytial viral infection(s)
• AHI — American Health Institute
• LUMC — Leiden University Medical Center's
• CRL — rats--crown-rump length
• ARFS — AUTOSOMAL RARE FRAGILE SITES
• AL — Allelic Loss
• RCBP — Rural Carrier Benefit Plan
• ISPO — International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
• LUPP — Laser Uvulopalatoplasty
• NHAP — Nursing Home Administrator Program
• PCHW — Positive Changes Hypnosis Westchester
• AO — Monoamine Oxidase (Inhibitors)
• PHO — Primary Health Organization
• APA — Administrative Procedures Act
• ALRG — ALLERGY RESEARCH GROUP, INC.
• CAA — complete androgen ablation
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell
• USU — Uniformed Services University (of the Health Services)
• CDAD — C. difficile-associated diarrhea
• DSP — Decessit Sine Prole
• FNSI — femoral neck stress injury
• AKS — Experimental Automated Karyotyping System
• RSCL — Rotterdam symptoms checklist
• TPMT — thiopurine S-methyltransferase

• PPH — portopulmonary hypertension
• EEEV — Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus
• WSMI — World Self-Medication Industry
• ITPO — International Thyroid Patient Organisation
• AN — Anterior Neuroectoderm
• MMRT — Midlands Medical Response Team
• GGS — group G streptococcus/i
• NIHO — Normalized Index of Hemolysis for Oxygenators
• ACC — Anterior Cingulate
• CFFM — Centre for Family Medicine (Kitchener, Ontario)
• CNIA — Canadian Nursing Informatics Association
• LMBF — Laminar Microvascular Blood Flow
• MNST — Malignant Nerve Sheath Tumor
• CHOIR — Correction of Hemoglobin and Outcomes in Renal Insufficiency (study)
• BIOH — British Institute of Occupational Hygienists
• FTMO — fever of too many origins
• NCC — National Certification Corporation
• AF — Abnormal Anchoring Fibrils
• AFP — Analytes Alpha Feto Protein
• OBS — Operational Biomedical System
• CCII — Composite Cross II
• RK — right kidney
• EXT — External Links
• ISMC — Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen
• TREAT — Trial to Reduce Cardiovascular Events with Aranesp Therapy
• CCCDP — Carolina Children's Communicative Disorders Program
• AK — Above knee (transfemoral)
• NOSF — No Other Significant Findings
• BASICS — Basic Support for Institutionalizing Child Survival
• MSIA — Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area
• MCAT — Medical College Aptitude Test
• ACES — Active Community Environments
• COURAGE — Clinical Outcomes Utilizing Revascularization and Aggressive Drug Evaluation
• PHII — Public Health Informatics Institute
• CT3 — Troponin T-C Antibody
• RWN — Rochester Women's Network, Rochester, New York
• MUCA-1 — Chinese Multi-Provincial Study I
• CCRC — Chromophobe Cell Renal Carcinoma
• DBMD — Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy
• IWCG — Iraq War Clinician Guide
• MSSO — Medical Scientist Student Organization
• AFCS — Amniotic Fluid Cultures
• CTC(S) — circulating tumor cell(s)
• FBJ — Freight Business Journal
• ABR — Abnormally Banded Region
• VTE(S) — venous thromboembolic events(s)
• WBHC — Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference
• CMHT — Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel Test
• NIGMS — The National Institute Of General Medical Sciences
• MR — Measles-rubella Vaccine

• HPV2 — Human Papillomavirus vaccine, bivalent (Cervarix®)
• PHCG — Publicis Healthcare Communications Group
• NEFS — New England Fertility Society
• AN — Analysis of Anorexia Nervosa
• EFWP — Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania
• YF — Yellow Fever vaccine
• S-B — Stanford-Binet
• BABD — Basilar Artery Branch Disease
• NRMP — National Residency Matching Program
• PDC — Prostheses and Devices Committee
• QSD — Quit Smoking Diary
• ALL — Abnormalities in Childhood Acute Leukemia
• TD — traveler's diarrhea
• WIBR — Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research
• CCOF — Chromosome Competent Ovarian Failure
• TDN — Total Dietary Nutrition
• AL — Albumin Locus
• MIRC — Medical Image Resource Center
• NWHC — National Wildlife Health Center
• ORP — Outpatient Rehabilitation Program
• APD — Antisocial Personality Disorder
• AGM — Additional Genetical Material
• CDMH — Conference of Deputies Ministers of Health
• SAPNA — South Asian Professional Network for Health Awareness
• W4D — Worth 4-dot test (in strabismus)
• CARDIFF DM — Cardiff Diabetes Database
• ASDS — Autism Spectrum Disorders
• ASOT — Anti-Streptococcal Titre
• FOPO — Federation of Pediatric Organizations
• CNDA — College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (licensing body in AB) (AANP prior to August 1st, 2012)
• CJAS — Copenhagen Journal of Asian Studies
• HIT — Health Information Technology
• MEPP — Miosis Enophthalmos Ptosis Protrusion
• PERL — pupils equal and react to light
• TRIPP — Teaching Resource for Instructors in Prehospital Pediatrics
• ASC — Ammoniacal Silver Carbonate
• DANB — Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.
• ADSG — Average Daily Slaughter Gain
• LDLO — lowest dosage causing death
• ASA — Australasian Sonographers Association
• DGP — Diagnóstico Genético Preimplantatorio
• IAAR — International Academy of Advanced Reflexology
• AFP — Amplified Fragments Pools
• GIST — Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumor
• HIMS — Health Improvement Management System
• GPPA — General Practice Psychotherapy Association
• DHEU — Deakin Health Economics Unit
• AMD — Allelic Message Display
• P&S — physicians and surgeone
• INCA — Instituto Nacional de Cãncer

• MCD — Mad Cow Disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy)
• ADA — Autosomal Dominant Ataxias
• EITS — European Institute of TeleSurgery
• FNIH — Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, Inc.
• HRPO — Human Research Protection Office
• MHRI — Miami Heart Research Institute
• ADSS — Aged and Diluted Sidestream Smoke
• CBF — Chromatid Break Frequency
• HGP — Human Guinea Pig
• MHPF — Mental Health Providers Forum
• LAIV — Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (Nasal Spray)
• AME — Antiporter Mediated Endocytosis
• PEHT — Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit
• AMC — Aerospace Medicine Council
• N.S. — nervous system
• AB — Astra Blue
• CRPD — Centre for Research on Personhood in Dementia
• SIBS — Social Interaction Between Siblings
• SRT — Simple reaction times
• OAS — Office of Applied Studies
• HRS — Hepatorenal syndrome
• AAV — Adenoassociated Virus
• WEU — Well Established Use
• ATDN — AIDS Treatment Data Network
• DCS — Dendritic cells
• DT — defibrillation threshold
• ITHA — Inter Tribal Health Authority
• CCIWA — Critical Care Institute of Western Australia
• LRCPS — Lipid Research Clinics Prevalence Study
• CEBP — Centre of Evidence-Based Physiotherapy
• ABI — Acute Bladder Infection
• EMN — European Medical Network
• AE — Above elbow (transhumoral)
• LPAP — Local Pharmacy Assistance Program
• ACA — Amyloid Congophilic Angiopathy
• MERC — Medical Education And Research Committee
• CPHI — Center for Public Health Informatics
• LPO — lateral preoptic area
• CCP — Camphoramine Chloroacetic Platinum
• ASP — Aiguille d'Accupuncture Semi-permanente
• AON — Autoregulation of Nodulation
• AHU — Assistant Hospitalo-Universitaire
• HMDI — Health Manpower Development Institute (India)
• ISI — Insomnia Screening Index
• LLAT — left lateral
• UDC — usual diseases of childhood
• PRA — Physician's Recognition Award
• RDDT — Rapid Dip Drug Test
• GCS — group C streptococcus/i
• NHSN — National Healthcare Safety Network

• DNAR — Do Not Attemp Resuscitation
• IPAG — Independent Pharmacists of Australia Group
• PCOD — Polycystic Ovary Disorder
• SLP — SLEEPINESS SCALE
• MHSA — Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• TICS — Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status
• SMI — Student Medical Insurance
• CCSVI — chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency
• HIID — Haemophilus Influenzae Invasive Disease
• ASD — Abnormal Sexual Development
• C-1 — first cervical vertebrum
• EIIC — Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal Crónica
• AC — Adenocarcinoma Component
• MSIC — Medically Supervised Injecting Centre
• SBI(S) — screening and brief intervention(s)
• DZ — Dizygotic
• MTRP — Medical Training Review Panel
• AMD — Adult-Onset Macular Degeneration
• CS — Clinically significant
• BCVI — blunt carotid and vertebral artery injury
• RIV3 — Recombinant Influenza Vaccine, Trivalent (Flublok®)
• ARCAS — Autosomal Recessive Cerebellar Ataxias
• KBI — KIDNEY & BLADDER imaging
• RL — Right Lung
• PATH — Positive Approach to Teen Health
• ISTH — International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis
• APOLT — Auxiliary Partial Orthotopic Transplantation
• HBP — Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic
• CCC — Complete Cytogenetic Conversion
• NIAM — National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine
• AS — Alstrom Syndrome
• MMRT — Metropolitan Medical Response Team
• AO — Analyzed Age at Onset
• PDDP — Provincial Drug Distribution Program
• SLAPS — superior labrum anterior-posterior tear(s)
• TDTC — Toronto Drug Treatment Court
• KCAT — Kidney Check Australia Taskforce
• INMP — Integrative Nutrition and Metabolic Processes
• AMD — Age Macular Degeneration
• ASO — Analysis and Specific Oligonucleotide
• PDEP — Pediatric Diabetes Education Portal
• NPSS — Nana Palkar Smruti Samiti
• D.P. — Doctor of Podiatry
• FMRIB — Functional MRI of the Brain
• AC — Aberrant Cells
• ESOT — European Society for Organ Transplantation
• CANAL — Concerted Action on Neutralizing Antibodies in Severe Hemophilia A
• RIDH — Rhode Island Department of Health
• MIMI — Mobile Integrated Medical Instruments
• HHP — Honolulu Heart Program

• CFMG — Canadian Forces Medical Group
• WAFA — Wilderness Advanced First Aid
• ATV — Atazanavir
• NIPS — National Institute for Physiological Sciences
• NDI — Neurodevelopmental impairment
• PHYSIO — Physiotherapist
• ACAT — Acyl Coa Acyltransferase
• PEPT — Pre Engineering Pharmacy Test
• BIP — Baby In Progress
• NETH — Netherton Syndrome
• CAII — Carbonic Anhydrase II
• ISMS — Illinois State Medical Society
• OIAP — Oklahoma Infants Assistance Program
• ETPD — Electromagnetic Tube Placement Device
• CAP — Community-acquired pneumonia
• RC — Root Canal
• ASD — Angiogenic Squamous Dysplasia
• BICC — Biomedical Information Communication Center
• ASL — Acute Secondary Leukemia
• AHI — apnea hypopnea index was
• NPHS-I — First Northwick Park Heart Study
• PEOC — Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption
• RMK — Robot Medical Kit
• HSMA — Health and Safety Management Arrangements
• EORS — European Orthopaedic Research Society
• AC — Adenomatosis Coli
• AR — Androgen Resistance
• LOMG — Linden Oaks Medical Group
• NAA — National Autism Association
• TDHI — Telecommunications Device for the Hearing Impaired
• HAPC — Hagerstown Area Pregnancy Center
• UXR — Uniform X- Ray film
• SEP(S) — Syringe Exchange Program(s)
• BTC — barriers to care
• LD50 — lethal concentration causing death in 50%
• CPX — chickenpox
• CCART — Clinical Care and Research Team
• IMOR — Institute For Medical Outcomes Research
• CWP — coal worker's pneumoconiosis
• GMRP — Georgia Medical Resource Pool
• SPTSS — Short-term Prednisone to Treat STA Study
• NRI — Net Reclassification Improvement
• BEOA — British and European Osteopathic Association
• RHF — Reproductive Health Forum
• SNDR — Swedish National Diabetes Registry
• I/P — intraperitoneal
• BRCA — Breast Cancer 1/2 mutation
• JOPS — Journals of Physiotherapy Specialists
• CATT — Comparison of age-related macular degeneration treatments trials
• AML — Aggressive Acute Monoblastic Leukemia

• ISPT — Indiana Society for Psychoanalytic Thought
• CCAN — Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network
• EBA — Emotional Bank Account
• NCDCP — Non Communicable Diseases Control Programme
• NONA — North Okanagan Neurological Association
• FSTG — Free Soft Tissue Grafting
• JE-VC — Inactivated, Vero cell culture-derived Japanese encephalitis vaccine (Ixiaro®)
• CMHI — Cook-Medley Hostility Inventory
• ALSJ — Autosomal Recessive Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• IPPE — Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
• LAOC — Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center
• AR — Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma
• PNI — Pacific Neurosciences Institute
• IOSM — Irving Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
• ISIS — Institute of Science in Society
• LOINC — Logical Observation Identifier Name Codes (Regenstrief Institute)
• ARVDD — Autosomal Recessive Vitamin D Dependence
• SMA(S) — shared medical appointment(s)
• CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information
• YFHS — Yemen Family Health Survey
• FOV. — fovea
• MSSA — Medical Service Study Areas
• ROM — Right Otitis Media
• VEM — Veterinary Medicine
• ALL — Activity in adult Lymphocytic Leukemia
• QCG — Quick Combat Gauze
• NAD — not actually diagnosed
• HD — Hirschsprung disease
• LJPC — London Journal of Primary Care
• WRMC — Western Regional Medical Command
• SFARI — Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
• SMART — Subconscious Motivation And Accelerated Reprogramming Techniques
• JOINTS — Joining Organizations in Tackling SSIs
• ARLI — Autosomal Recessive Lamellar Ichthyosis
• BL — Black Larva
• CASPAR — Classification of Psoriatic Arthritis
• VICPS — Vi Capsular Polysaccharide (Inact. Typhoid) Vaccine
• NSLTCP — National Survey of Long Term Care Providers
• OPHS — Office of Public Health and Science
• KAPA — Knoxville Area Project Access
• HMRN — Haematological Malignancy Research Network
• MMA — Maxillomandibular Advancement
• EPL — Effective Patent Life
• EDP — emotionally disturbed person, (Refrence what medical source? /Ye Ed, fmf 09/20/2013:
• ASR™ — articular surface replacement
• TORC — Transfusion Outcomes Research Collaborative
• MPJ — Medical Projects Journal
• CEC — Communications Etudes Corporelles
• CQMS — Clincal Quality Measures
• DRI — Diabetes Research Institute

• HCPC — Health and Care Professions Council
• ABC — Active Biological Containment
• MOAD — Mothers' Outcomes After Delivery
• AME — Advanced Medical Equipment
• CPDB — The Carcinogenic Potency Database
• IOL — Intra-Ocular Lens
• SCC — Sydney Cancer Centre
• EMV — Emergency Medical Vehicle
• AMT — Aberrant Mammary Tissue
• ISSIR — International Society for Sexual and Impotence Research
• FEHA — Finklang Eye Health Associates
• TA — applanation tonometry
• ANRO — Anaesthetics National Recruitment Office
• ADNSHL — Autosomal Dominant Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
• SMN(S) — subsequent malignant neoplasms
• QO — Quality Oncology, Inc.
• NHSU — National Horizon Scanning Unit
• BRET — Biomedical Research Education & Training
• MDCA — Medical Device Companies Analysis
• EPODE — Ensemble, Prévenons l’Obésité Des Enfants (France)
• ASL — Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• IOFB — Intra-ocular foreign body
• BIR — Baculoviral IAP Repeat
• NPHS-II — Second Northwick Park Heart Study
• ARDI — Alcohol Related Disease Impact
• ACF — Arise From Acentric Chromosome Fragments
• EPT — Expedited Partner Therapy
• DRMC — DuBois Regional Medical Center
• CMC — clinical management conference
• DRV — Darunavir
• MSIPC — Michigan Society for Infection Prevention & Control
• CMCD — Center for Modeling Cancer Development
• VL — Visceral Leishmaniasis
• AFP — Serum Alpha Feto Protein
• AM — Abnormal Muscle
• PDP — Practice Development Plan
• IIV — Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (formerly called TIV)
• QALYS — quality adjusted life years
• OTN — Ontario Telemedicine Network
• GRACE — Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events
• SPARTAC — Short Pulse Anti-Retroviral Therapy at Seroconversion
• ER — Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
• HPC — history of present complaint
• TJ(S) — Tendon jerk(s)
• CA — Chromosome Abnormalities
• AMIC — Advanced Medical Imaging Center
• ASBI — Alcohol screening and brief interventions
• NCIC — National Cancer Institute of Canada's
• MPND — MucoPurulent Nasal Discharge
• LWI — lateral wedge insole

• QOLID — Quality of Life Instruments Database
• AS — Aqueduct Stenosis
• RPRF — Reactivity of Psychosis Rating Form
• LN — lymph nodes(s)
• PST — Positive Symptom Total
• EP — Electrophysiology
• DRINK — Double-blind Randomized Intervention Study in Kids
• BCDT — Boron Chemicals in Diagnosis & Therapeutics
• AANP — Alberta Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (renamed CNDA August 1st, 2012)
• ASD — Avellino Stromal Dystrophy
• PID — primary immune deficiencies
• IM — Internal Medicine (journal / revue)
• ABR — Alternative Breakpoint Region
• DORWG — Diabetes and Obesity Research Working Group
• NCCDP — National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
• GPLN — Global Polio Laboratory Network
• AHUM — Adolescent Health Utility Measure
• STI — soft-tissue infection(s)
• MIAP — Medically Indigent Assistance Program (SCDHHS)
• NCCR — Nevada Central Cancer Registry
• EAOT — Equine Assisted Occupational Therapy
• DTBV — Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria
• AERS — Amplification Enhancing Regions
• UBMT — Unrelated Bone Marrow Transplants
• C-3 — fhird cervical vertebrum
• UHO — Utah Hospice Organization
• AD — Attention defecit
• CAND — Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
• MIMC — Millennium Imaging Medical Center
• GABHS — Group A Beta-Haemolytic Streptococcus
• HMRI — Health Management Research Institute
• EDNOS — Eating disorder not otherwiaw specified
• SUNSIH — Student University Network for Social and International Health
• FDHS — Florida Digestive Health Specialists
• ONT — Ontology
• FML — Fluorometholone
• AA — Agnor Area
• AS — Androgen Sensitive
• MDI — Manic Depressive Illness
• ARO — Autosomal Recessive Osteopetrosis
• SNHC — Sonya Natural Holistic Centre
• AMS — Altered Mrna Stability
• ISDD — Institute for the Study of Drug Dependence
• MNBN — Medicare News Brief Network
• DREB — Dehydration-Responsive Element Binding
• MRTC — Maple Ridge Treatment Centre
• AMWA — American Medical Women's Association
• ASR — Ammoniacal Silver Reaction
• RREP — Retrospective Registration Evaluation Project
• AMD — American Macular Degeneration

• CCA — Chromosome Condensation Activity
• PAPP-A — Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein
• ℞ — Pharmacy
• CFS — common fragile site
• CPIP — Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan
• IKLT — Institute of Kidney Lifescience Technologies
• HWGM — Health Working Group Meeting
• IMER — Institute For Medical Education Research
• MMRT — Malekula Medical Relief Trust
• ISBS — International Society for Biosemiotic Studies
• HPAI — Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
• IAPH — Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health
• PEOC — Patient Education and Outreach
• NFH — Nutrition For Health
• COHS — Canadian Oral Health Strategy
• IPRC — Identification and Placement Review Committee
• CHARD — Community Healthcare and Resource Directory (British Columbia)
• WCBLS — Wisconsin Childhood Blood-Lead Study
• MARCH — Medically Aware Responsible Citizens Of Hyderabad
• LHI — Lead Hazard Information
• ACES — Adenylation Control Elements
• WHCP — Women's Health Council Project
• AR — Amplification Ratio
• FRMC — Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Centre
• O/E — upon examination:
• RIAO — Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics
• REPT — Registered Evoked Potential Technologist
• AMDUCA — Animal Medical Drug Use Clarification Act
• PSWT — Pulsed Shortwave Therapy
• WCST — Wisconsin Card Sorting Tests
• SSWE — Supersonic Shear Wave Elastography
• AIR — American Institutes for Research's
• GAP — Global pandemic influenza action plan to increase vaccine supply
• BAVM — Brain ArterioVenous Malformation
• NIPI — Norway-India Partnership Initiative
• CWF — Case Worker('s) File
• FPV — fosamprenavir
• WDD — Washington Dentists Directory
• CCC — Continuous Cytogenetic Conversion
• ATS — Aberrant Testa Shape
• FDD — functional digestive disorders
• STARRS — Army Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Service Members
• ACHD — L'Association Canadienne Hygiénistes Dentaires
• VATS — video-assisted thoracic surgery
• PHYS. — physical, physiology
• FAMIS — Family Access to Medical Insurance Security
• ALTES — Apparent Life-Threatening Events
• MOST — Mode Selection Trial
• STOR — Summary Time-Oriented Record
• MEDI — Medical Electronic Data Interchange

• IHM — Indian Head Massage
• AMCA — Air Moving and Control Association, Inc.
• PHS — Physician's Health Study
• ACRS — Ancient Conserved Regions
• MMPO — Midwifery and Maternity Providers Organisation (New Zealand)
• MUCA-2 — Chinese Multi-Provincial Study II
• SINF — Sister Institution Network Fund
• AC — Active Chromatin
• HCY — homocysteinuria
• CK — Clinical Knowledge
• DRMC — Downey Regional Medical Center
• PTE — Posttraumatic Epilepsy
• ONDCP — Office Of National Drug Control Policy
• MRC — Medical Reserve Corporation
• VFP — Vision Fee Plan
• PYF — Protect Your Family (From Lead in Your Home)
• CSDCA — Congress of State Drug Court Associations (NADCP)
• SEIR — susceptible → exposed → infectious → recovered
• MMRT — Medicaid Medical Review Team
• ATCC — Anatomical Therapeutic Classification Code
• VPFF — vascularized plantar free flap
• NIMR — National Institute for Medical Research
• CCI — Canadian Classification Index
• CCC — Closed Covalently Circular
• DPF — Dental Practitioner Formulary
• CCT — Central Corneal Thickness
• AI — Additional Increase
• IMN — Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy
• ACS — Adjusted Clastogenic Score
• RTES — respOnse to traumatic event scale
• CEDRO — Centre for Drug Research, University of Amsterdam
• NSAI — Non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor
• AIM — Adolescents in Medicine
• THAIC — Transhepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy
• SUDEP — Sudden Unexpected Death of Epilepsy Patient
• NDRI — Naval Dental Research Institute
• NAHM — normal adult human male
• DMEM — Display Memory
• MTC — M tuberculosis complex
• IJID — International Journal for Infectious Diseases
• MTMS — Medication Therapy Management Services
• SBBB — Steps by the Big Book
• FHH — Family Health History
• BCCA — BC Cancer Agency
• ASCIT — Arterial Stiffness and Calcifications in Incident Renal Transplant Recipients
• GCTF — Granulosa Cell Tumour Research Foundation
• ARP — Apob Repressor Proteins
• THAS — Telephone Health Advisory Service
• QMURR — QualMed Utilization Review Report
• SHOS — Student Health Outreach Services

• S-1 — first sacral vertebrum
• MQG — Medical QiGong
• VTMNS — Vitamins
• EAC — exercise-associated collapse
• BSRC — Birdshot retino(choroido)pathy
• PCTS — Patient Caring Touch System
• DRMC — Delta Regional Medical Center
• JBN — Just Better Nursing
• MECA — Medical Electronic Customer Assistance
• IHIS — Integrated Health Interview Series
• SER — Society for Epidemiologic Research
• SUID — Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
• MP — Mallampati grade
• GWCO — Great Western Council of Optometry (Helena, MT)
• LV — lentiviral vector
• CAR — Claim Adjustment Reason
• CRKP — Carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumonia
• BE — Bioenvironmental Engineering
• CCT — Cellular Cycle Time
• VNAA — Visiting Nurse Associations of America
• BRAIN — Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies
• SFBT — Solution–Focused Brief Therapy
• CCT — Conventional Cytogenetic Techniques
• BSCP — Biomedical Science Careers Project
• MDAL — 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-allylamphetamine
• NISW — National Institute for Social Work
• BCS — Body Condition Scoring
• MEBE — Methyl Blue (stain)
• PESCI — Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview
• SAMS — South African Medical Services
• NIHB — Non-Insured Health Benefits
• CLDD — Cross Linked Diethylaminoethyl Dextran
• AR — Activation Ratio
• CASP — Characterized A Serine Protease
• IANPHI — The International Association of National Public Health Institutes
• CAMP — College of Allied Medical Professions
• MEDS — The Medical Emergency Distribution System
• LRE — leukemic reticuloendotheliosis
• STCI — Short Term Care Insurance
• WGHS — Womens Genome Health Study
• NCTRC — North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center
• SDT — sexually transmitted disease
• SRIF — Smoking-related Interstitial Fibrosis
• CEHI — Children’s Environmental Health Institute
• APS — Anucleate Primary Sterigmata
• LLC — Lake Louise Criteria
• WOFAPS — WOrld Federation of Association of Pediatric Surgeons
• NIRS — National Institute of Radiological Science
• DS — day spa
• BR — Birefringent Retardation

• HSDC — Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center
• CBCTN — Community-based Clinical Trials Network (AmFAR)
• EAB — epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
• SPHERE — Statewide Partnership for HIV Education in Recovery Environments
• RGC(S) — radial glial cell(s)
• NIHE — Nightingale Institute for Health and the Environment
• CLOT — Clinical Leaders Of Thrombosis
• CHLP — Community Health Promotion
• SHOW — Scottish Health on the Web
• AIR — Low Acute Insulin Response
• LHRHA — leuteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist
• CRAT — Clinical Research Associates of Tidewater
• ROS — Review of Systems
• SOGS — Saudi Obstetric and Genaecological Society
• FRMC — Feather River Men's Center
• OPHP — Office of Public Health Preparedness
• CAS — carotid artery stenosis
• QUA — Quebec Urological Association
• NHP — Neighborhood Health Plan
• BBEI — Body Brain Energy Integration
• WHEN — Women's Health & Environmental Network
• AH — Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia
• MARC — Multiple Artificial Retina Chipset
• CMCS — Chinese Multi-Provincial Cohort Study
• HSCWB — Health Social Care and Well-Being Partnership
• AMIC — Access to Medical Imaging Coalition
• CSHS — Centre for Studies on Human Stress
• REMO — Rapid Epidemiological Mapping of Onchocerciasis
• AMPS — Aberrant Meiotic Products
• DARTS — Diabetes Audit and Research in Tayside Scotland
• WTFH — Women Together For Health
• OTEPP — Occupational Therapy examination and practice preparation project (Canada)
• SUO — The Society of Urologic Oncology
• ROBL — Right oblique
• SPCI — spinal cord injury
• EOEP — Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology Program (DSHS)
• MSRT — Medical Student Research Training
• CF — chromosomal factor
• BEDS — Belgian Elderly Diabetes Survey
• EPI-X — Epidemic Information Exchange
• DMH — Ducati Motor Hld Ads
• MEOH — Methyl Alcohol
• CMD — Canadian Medical Directory
• MHUC — Mental Health Urgent Care
• TAMS — Teen Age Medical Services
• MLD — Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Disease
• NARTI — Nucleoside Analogue Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
• MAGIC — Meta-analysis of Glucose and Insulin Related Traits Consortium
• AP — Aureobasidium Pullulans
• MI2 — MedStar Institute for Innovation

• MIRV — Medical Image Reconstruction And Visualization
• NPHI — National Public Health Institute
• AFC — Amniotic Fluid Culture
• GMIA — Generic Medicines Industry Association (Australia)
• WOTA — Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association
• CMMC — Central Montgomery Medical Center
• ACE — Amplification Control Element
• PRIME — Prospective Epidemiological Study of Myocardial Infarction
• NTPR — normal temperature pulse & respiration
• ICRW — Information Carrying Radio Waves
• PE — prolonged exposure
• BMBS — Biomedicine and Molecular Biosciences
• ASG — Alkaline Sucrose Gradient
• CCH — Certified Classical Homeopath
• MLC — Medical Licentiates Consortium
• HDDD — Headache Due to Drunkenness Disorder
• NDSH — Non Direct Self Harm
• HRS — Health And Retirement Study
• MSG — massage
• AO — Anaplastic oligodendrogliomas
• UNCIRC — un (not) circumcised
• TIV — Trivalent (Inact.) Influenza Vaccine
• PRAMS — Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
• AUDIT — Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
• NAHF — normal adult human female
• OSN — OPTICAL SYNCHRONOUS NETWORK
• DQ9 — HLA-DQ9
• WVHP — Women Veterans Health Program
• WACOC — Women and Children of CFIDS
• DCC — decompensated cirrhosis
• TOXO — Congenital Toxoplasmosis
• ESOH — Environment, Safety and Occupational Health
• SST — Somatostatin Receptor
• EIMH — Edinburgh Independent Medical Herbalists
• IBV — Intracellular Assembly of the Coronavirus
• SHAPE — Screening for Heart Attack Prevention and Education
• UQH — SemiQuinone
• TPB — Theory of Planned Behavior
• INF. — infant
• KOAS — Korean-American Outreach Services
• SANP — Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (licensing body in SK)
• HAPC — Headache & Pain Center
• TIME — Toolkit of Instruments to Measure End-of-Life Care
• ENO — exhaled nitric oxide
• AS — The Albino Surgery
• PIV — parainfluenza viruses
• MDG — Millenium Development Goal
• CEHI — Children's Environmental Health Indicators
• OHCAP — Ontario Hepatitis C Assistance Plan
• ISOT — Israeli Society for Organ Transplantation

• CSEM — Case Study in Environmental Medicine
• CQRS — Calculating Quality Reporting Service (NHS UK)
• NMRI — National Medical Research Institute
• FBK(S) — fixed bearing knee{s}
• SVIMS — Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati
• MS — multiple sclerosis
• ACSAP — Army Center for Substance Abuse Programs
• MIAL — Medical Image Analysis Laboratory
• AH — ancestral haplotype
• HAH — High Altitude Headache
• NCSS — National Cholera Surveillance System
• IPRC — International Pediatric Rehabilitation Collaborative
• HHT — Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangectasia
• NP — neuropsychiatric
• REDIC — Resource Use and Disease Course in Dementia
• DMFT — children--decayed, missing, filled teeth
• AG — Argyrophlic Grains
• OMEF — Ohio Medical Education Foundation
• RNO — Rural Nurse Organization
• AAC — American Addiction Centers
• RJ — Radna Jedinica
• ALK — Activated Lymphocyte Killer
• ADMC — Autosomal Dominant Myotonia Congenita
• IABP — Intraaortic balloon pumps
• NMI — Naturwissenchaftlich-Medizinisches Institut
• IMOP — Internal Medicine Operating Protocol
• CAS — Casualty Actuary Society
• TET — Tetanus Toxoid
• AD — Adaptive Dose
• MNB — Medicare News Brief
• VRSA — Vancomycin-resistant (VRSA) infection
• VMI — ventricular mass index
• TMC — Troop Medical Center
• TB — Tuberculosis Bacillus
• VSZ — Vereniging Sterilisatie in het Ziekenhuis
• BBIP — Behavioral Biomedical Interface Program
• RIC — Ritual Infant Circumcision
• APPL — Protein Product
• GPELF — Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis
• QMU — QualMed Utilization
• NETSS — National Electronic Telecommunications System forSurveillance
• LEND — Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
• MAA — Medical Administrative Activities
• HOP — Home Oxygen Program
• MT — Medical Technology
• SCD — severe combined immunodeficiency
• ITM — Institute for Traditional Medicine
• PCOS — Prostate Cancer Outcomes Study
• RMMS — relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
• ASTMH — American Society of Tropical Medicine Hygiene

• GLBT — Gay Lesbian Bisexual Or Transgender
• HMFC — Helicopter Medical Flight Crew
• ECHI — East Carolina Heart Institute
• T&A — Tonsils and adenoids
• INVC — Integrating Nutrition in Value Chains
• NTP — normal temperature and pulse
• MQIO — Medicare Quality Improvement Organization
• UCVA — University Cardiovascular Associates
• WCCS — World Congress of Chiropractic Students
• SP — Spleen Acupuncture points
• WOOC — World Online Ocular Directory
• MDPC — Medical Device Packaging Committee
• OAP — Old Age Premium
• ORIGIN — Outcome Reduction with an Initial Glargine Intervention
• IMS — Interventional Management of Stroke
• EHIBCC — European Health Industry Business Communications Council
• ATM — Activating The Mutated
• BB — "Battle Buddy" [individual med. monitor personnel]
• P.T. — physio-therapy
• OAT — Occluded Artery Trial
• LMCL — Left-Mid-Central Lobe
• NCC — NUKF Care Cell
• CPZ — compazine®
• FABM — fertility awareness--based methods
• CCCDP — California Collaborative for Chronic Disease Prevention
• VSCR — Vienna School of Clinical Research
• LR — lateral rectus (of eye)
• CTD — Cyclophosphamide Thalidomide Dexamethasone
• AAM — Alcohol Awareness Month
• RHRN — Romanian Harm Reduction Network
• CCE — care coordination entity/ies
• MMP — matrix-metalloproteinase
• WCHH — World Council on Hearing Health
• GISP — Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project
• SRCA — State Reportable Conditions Assessment
• CEBP — Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
• SILC — Squamous intraepithelial lesion
• AH — Armenian Hamster
• VFS — Virtual Flight Surgeons
• NVSN — New Vaccine Surveillance Network
• SFR — spotted fever rickettsiosis
• KPPN — Kemper Preferred Provider Network
• P&T — Permanent and Total
• SBI — screening and brief interventions
• CIDP — chronic infammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
• NS — No Sequelae
• VEGFR — vascular endothelial growth factor receptors
• AFE — Abnormal Fetal Echography
• CTCG — computed tomographic colonography
• ℞ — prescription take

• USDA — United States Drug Association
• SCHN — Sutton Complementary Health Network
• FST — Forced Swim Test
• QOS — quality of sleep
• TSBC — The Strathfield Breast Centre
• ICR — Introduction to Clinical Reasoning
• SMPV — smallpox vaccination
• CCCO — Catalytically Cracked Clarified Oil
• DFC — Dental Fitness Class
• CANL — Canine leishmaniasis
• JHSS — Johns Hopkins Sibling Study
• RSH — RiverSide HealthCare Home
• LTFP — Long Term Follow-up Program
• AIPM — American Institute of Preventive Medicine
• HAC — Hospital-acquired condition
• MBDM — Mindfulness-Based Diabetes Management
• CRAH — Clinical Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists
• SMPX — smallpox
• AR — The Androgen Receptor
• ASH — Abnormal Sperm Heads
• VDUS — Video Display Units
• ORD — Office of Rare Diseases, National Institutes of Health
• CMSE — Combined Medical Services Exams
• ACA — Additional Chromosomal Abnormalities
• ALS — Attack Latency Scores
• COSL — College of Ophthalmologists - Sri Lanka
• CHW — Community Healthcare Workers
• MBMP — Modified Bonn-Malmö Protocol
• ASF — Amphiphilic Solute Facilitator
• WIPS — Wellbeing Integrity Prevention And Safety
• TIGR — The Institute for Genome Research
• TCCNSW — The Cancer Council New South Wales
• DERMIS — Dermatology Internet Service
• SACH — Foot: Solid – ankle Cushion(ed) Heel
• MIP — Medically Indigent Program
• GIMME — Global Incremental Medical Mind Exchange
• OCT — Ocular Coherence Tomography
• GP — granulocyte progenitor
• POS — Positive Organizational Scholarship
• IVTE — idiopathic venous thromboembolism
• PTA — Posterior Tibial Artery
• AFS — Amniotic Fluid Samples
• CDTV — Center For Diagnostic And Therapeutic Videosurgery
• EPS — electrophysiological studies
• TAME — Talk About Medical Experiences
• PT — Preferred Term
• PHI — Patient-Assessed Health Instruments
• CA — Coronary angiography
• MSRS — medical student research scholars
• B — Borneo

• NB — neuroblastoma cells
• IMH — Internal Moving Healing
• JHMI — Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
• HGPRT — Hypoxanthine-Guanosyle-Phosphoribosyle-Transferase
• PST — penicillin skin-testing
• RFA — Right Forearm
• MGD — Meibomian Gland Disorder
• AR — The Adaptive Response
• MCL — mantle-cell lymphoma
• RSS — Repetitive Stress Syndrome
• CTPA — Complex Task Performance Assessment
• PBRSS — Prevention Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
• MGDP — Mandatory Generic Drug Program
• RLAT — right lateral
• IMN — International Medical Network
• MARS — Medical Amateur Radio Society
• LYNC — Launch Your Nursing Career
• CSHS — Children's Special Health Services
• PSS — Perceived Stress Scale
• ASOO — Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment
• LBV — Low Biological Value
• PC — PC Posterior chamber (of eye)
• AC — anterior chamber of eye
• IOSM — Integrated Oncology Systems Model
• ESO(S) — eating disorder(s)
• EDS — Excessive Daytime Somnolence
• MICS — Medical Implant Communications Service
• RPRF — Rostral Pontine Reticular Formation
• NHRPP — Navy Human Research Protections Program
• TST — tuberculin skin test(ing)
• CP-NORWAY — Cardiovascular Program–Norway
• MRL — Minimal Risk Levels
• SLEV — St. Louis encephalitis virus
• USMLE — United States Medical Licence Examination
• CSA — Chinese scalp acupuncture
• AP — Associated Pole
• AS — The Angelman Syndrome
• IACA — Indo-American Cancer Association
• BAB. — Babinski reflex
• CRMC — Coffeyville Regional Medical Center
• CAPD — Central Auditory Processing Disorders
• RECOS — REpetitive COncussion in Sport
• MCV — Measles-containing vaccines
• TCC — Total cell counts
• CSDI — Cape Society for Dental Implantology
• SACFA — South African Cystic Fibrosis Association
• MSSO — Medical Students And Sites Officer
• SHT — severe head trauma
• MET — Medical Evangelism Training
• ASP — Apparently Sporadic Phaeochromocytomas

• JMHAT — Joint Mental Health Advisory Team
• RARE — Rapid Assessment Response and Evaluation
• KBI — Kidney & bladder infection
• DMS — Defence Medical Services
• SIBS — Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics (NHLBI)
• BHIVA — British HIV Association
• MTAP — Multidimensional Task Ability Profile
• THS — Trauma History Screen
• HPAIV — highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, type H5N1
• CI — coitus interruptus
• UNSN — Unit For Neurosciences Nursing
• TFC — Therapeutic Foster Care
• RL — Right Leg
• OCRR — Ontario Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry
• NVOSC — Northern Virginia Orthodontic Study Club
• APOTH — Apothecary
• FWML — F-wave minimal latency
• AF — Anmiotic Fluid
• WVHN — Women Veterans' Health Newsletter
• COC — Cost of Care
• AW — Anthocyanin Without
• APS — Amplification Promoting Sequences
• CCHF — Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus
• JSMC — Jefferson State Medical College
• EINUM — European Institute of Nutritional Medicine
• BRC — Balbiani ring c
• HAS — Human Alienation Syndrome
• VPD — Vaccine Preventable Diseases
• MENA — meningococcal serogroup A
• SARI — severe upper respiratory infection
• PMIS — Professional Medical Insurance Services
• AG — Argentophilic Granules
• OM — oriental male
• APCS — Professional Cells
• BS — Blasticidin S
• AM — Apical Meristem
• MAMBO — Medical Associated Multimedia Based Organization
• AS — Allgrove Syndrome
• KD — Kawasaki's disease
• PCI(S) — percutaneous cardiac intervention(s)
• PDQ — Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire
• CCT — Chest Computed Tomography
• RMT — Registered Massage Therapist (Canada)
• CRS — Center for Reproductive Science
• TC — Typhus Commission
• MSW — Medical Social Worker
• DSS — Dusty Skin Syndrome
• EC — eye color
• CUD — cannabis use disorders
• TSCA — Toxic Substances Control Acts

• OBS. — obstetric
• AES — Artificial Earth Satelites
• KHM — Kids HealthMobile
• MHC — Mental Health Conference
• NMRI — Network of Minority Research Investigators
• TRIP — Travel-Related Immunization Program
• EMG — Electromyelogram
• MDRTB — multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
• AFIX — Assessment, Feedback, Incentives and eXchange
• CNSD — Central Nervous System Demyelination
• PCCHS — The Pediatric Critical Care and Hospitalist Service
• OPN — Operational Processing Centers
• ICM — Idiopathic Cardiomyopathy
• K — Keratometer (or numerical reading therefrom)
• REV — rhino-/enteric viruses
• BA — Brain Abscess
• ESI — European Surgical Institute
• MDMS — Myositis Data Management System
• CFAMS — Cerebral Function Analysis Monitors
• DACCS — District AIDS Coordinating Committees
• FTMB — FAR TWO MANY BRAINS
• ACTES — ACT Equipment Scheme
• MLAP — Master's Level Addiction Professional
• MERC — Medical Education Research Center
• DMAA — 1,3-dimethylamylamine
• AS — Alpha Satellites
• EVBT — Endovascular Brachytherapy
• SCRF — Standard Clinical Report Form
• ACA — Acrocentric Chromosome Association
• DES — diethylstilbesterol
• NTRF — Non-traditional risk factors
• MMBH — Medical Managed Behavioral Health
• MMLP — Montana Medical Legal Panels
• CAR — Cytokinetic Actin Ring
• CV — convulsion
• EOAM — Endoscopic Oblique Aspiration Mucosectomy
• WHAK — World HIV AIDS Knowledge
• LEAD — Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer's Disease
• SMR — Standard Mortality Ratios
• TM — trabecular meshwork
• LSD — Lysosomal storage diseases
• TCL — T-cell-leukemia-lymphoma
• OCU — Outpatient Care Unit
• SBEM — Subacute Bacterial EMpyema
• IJV — inernal jugular vein
• BA — breast abscess
• DS — dietary supplement
• RCB — Red Cross Book
• WBMA — Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Association
• TEM — Traumatic Event Management

• DBS — deep-brain stimulation
• PWID — persons who inject drugs
• MOI — Mask Of The Introverted
• TRM — Tele Radio Medicine
• OPN — Operational Policy Note
• PMNL — polymorphonuclear leucocyte
• SMAC — Standing Medical Advisory Committee
• GENESIS — Generalized Early Sepsis Intervention Strategies
• GM — grand mal (epilepsy type)
• LASV — Lassa virus
• ESP — Extrasensory Perception
• TMDD — Target–Mediated Drug Disposition
• BTBIS — brief traumatic brain injury screen
• IBIS — Integrated Board Information System
• CVS — clinical vital signs
• IR — IR Inferior rectus
• DMCG — Danish Multidisciplinary Cancer Groups
• HP — heterotopic pregnancy
• EVL — enveloping cell layer
• TRICH — trichomonas vaginalis
• SR — Superior rectus (of eye)
• CDRC — Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care
• TSC1 — tuberous sclerosis complex 1
• BSCP — Biomedical Sciences Career Program
• ARP — Adult Renal Polycystosis
• OVER — open versus endovascular aneurysm repair
• MERD — Methyl Red (stain)
• AC — Accessory Atrioventricular Connections
• BHHC — Brattleboro Holistic Health Center
• AK — Abnormal Karyotypes
• FACE — Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology
• DHR — Dynamic Hip Replacemnt
• TAIN — Treatment of Adrenal Insufficiency in Neonates
• USAPHC — United States Army Public Health Command
• OED — edema
• ICOB — International Claimers Of Bishounen
• MAR — maternal antibody related autism
• ACP — asthma clinical pathway
• WWPP — World Wide Pursuing Perfection in Health Care
• CPL — Clinical Program Leader
• UCM — University of Chicago Medicine
• CR — Case Record
• RMO — Rocky Mountain Orthodontics, Inc.
• ILFA — Irish Lung Fibrosis Association
• TDAP — TETANUS, DIPHTHERIA AND PERTUSSIS (VACCINE)
• CPPA — Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation
• TET — Tetanus
• GGT — γ-glutamyl transferase
• CFMO — Canadian Forces Medical Orders
• LL — Left Leg

• SSMA — Silver State Medical Administrators
• MNA — Manitoba Naturopathic Association (licensing body in MB)
• PCS — Physical Component Score
• MPF — Money Follows the Person
• IBV — Intra Bronchial Valves
• SALSA — Screening Activity Limitation And Safety Awareness
• LUMHS — Liaquat Medical University Health And Science
• SBA — Stand Back Assist
• THCF — The Hemp and Cannibus Foundation
• ADAMS — Ageing, Demographics, and Memory Study
• SFHS — St. Francis Heart Study
• NZWORK — New Zealand workers cohort
• SPD — Serious Psychological Distress
• PPMD — Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
• MH — Medical Humanities
• CVF — Confrontation visual field
• PCRS — PARTNER COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICES
• AME — Agreed Medical Examiner
• OR — operative risk
• BE — Background Esophagus
• STHP — Short Term Health Plans
• VBI — Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
• GALT — classical galactosemia
• SEOC — Special Education Operating Centers
• TPQ — Tox Poacher Quest
• HKSCI — Hong Kong Spinal Cord Injury
• PEPFAR — President’s Emergency Program For AIDS Relief
• PAMR — Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review
• KRT — Kidney Replacement Therapy
• MIAS — Medical Image And Signals
• HRB — health-related behavior(s)
• HEV — Human enterovirus
• NCAT — neurocognitive assessment tool
• RHFV — Rheumatic Fever
• EBP — l'Evidence-Based Practice
• ICCP — International Council of Coloproctology
• MDI — Multidirectional Instability
• DPT — Multiple carboxylase deficiency
• OMTT — Oregon Medical Transport Team
• NPPD — National Prosthetics Patient Database
• PTA — post-traumatic amnesia
• MBT — midblastula transition antigen
• START — Systemic Therapeutic Assessment Respite and Treatment
• SFCS — Slow Flow Coronary Syndrome
• VNP — Visiting Nurse Plus
• POME — Pragmaton Office Of Medical Education
• WMJ — Wisconsin Medical Journal
• HPFS — Hamilton Program For Schizophrenia
• SVT — symptom validity test
• JSMA — Jersey Shore Medical Associates

• SMFC — Sunrise Monfort Family Clinic
• AUC — Appropriate Use Criteria
• QMUR — QualMed Utilization Review
• AFI — Air Force Instituteuction
• TRIP — turning research into practice
• TD — terminal duct
• OZM — Orthopaedic Zentrum of Munsingen
• ICON — Indian Certified Organics Network
• SVWH — South Valley Women's Health Care
• NIV — National Institute for Virology
• NGTOC — General Practice Services Committee (British Columbia)
• SIUT — Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplants
• SB — Stillbirth
• DTRC — Diagnostic and Translational Research Center
• UHC — United HealthCare Service, Inc.
• EMA — Emergent Medical Associates
• CBPP — Canadian Best Practices Portal (Public Health)
• CAT — chimeric acetyl transferase
• ECMS — Essex County Medical Society
• STS — soft tissue sarcomas
• VAAST — Variant Annotation, Analysis and Search Tool
• VMI — Veterinary Management Institute
• OA — Old Age
• SAMDA — Student Assisted Medical and Dental Applicants
• LL — linear laceration
• WVNI — Western Visiting Nurses, Inc.
• RSA — Rehabilitation Services Administration
• TD — Tetanus & diphtheria Vaccine [adult/adol.]
• CMCC — Children's Medical Center Corporation
• DSMU — Donetsk State Medical University
• TM — transcendental medication
• AMCS — AIRMAN MEDICAL CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
• VPTS — vitreopapillary traction syndrome
• TSAB — TSH Stimulating Antibodies
• ND — needle chest-decompression
• DAHC — Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care
• NHOC — New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center
• EXT — external irradiation
• JCTO — Joint Clinical Trials Office
• PMR — Professional Medical Representatives
• TES — Transcranial Electrical Stimulation
• CSTE — Continuing Sleep Technology Education
• RL — Right Lobe
• MRI — Medical Resonance Imaging
• LSS — Lung Screening Study
• TWZ — Tweezers
• PTLD — post-transplanaation lymphoproliferative disorder
• WISE — World Institute of Surgical Excellence (Costa Rica)
• REGICOR — Registre Gironi del Cor
• CCS — conserved core structures

• OSH — Occupational Safety and Health
• CMM — Children's Medical Ministries
• LAM — Lymphangiomyomatosis
• DSR — Dermal Surface Renewal
• DTR — deep tendon refles(es)
• TRH — Training in Reproductive Health
• NPC — no prior chemotherapy
• CES — Combat Experiences Scale
• MPT — Master of Physiotherapy
• EV — enteroviruses
• DBT — double-blind trial
• SP — Spleen-Pancreas
• TCT — Total Coated Thickness
• NMRI — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• COMPASS — Care, Options, Management Plans, and Supportive Services
• HOPE — Holsitic Osteoporosis Prevention Education
• EMT — Emergency Medical Technican
• WILD — Wake Induced Lucid Dreaming
• YRBS — Youth Risk Behavior Surveys
• NSLBP — nonspecific low back pain
• EVE — Every Vagina Eater
• SICD — Subcutaneous Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
• CAMP — Christie, Atkins, Munch-Petersen TEST
• AMC — Australian Medical Council
• RM — rhabdomyolysis
• DREAM — Dutch Randomized Endovascular Repair 1 Trial
• VHI — Veterinary Heart Institute
• MAP — Medical Assistance Plans
• DCIS — ductile carcinoma in situ
• OS — Office of the Secretary
• POG — Proposers Observatory Guide
• WUHI — Women's Universal Health Initiative
• EOG — Electrooculogram
• WASLI — Women's Addiction Services Leadership Institute
• THP — Tufts Health Plan
• AM — Adult Myofibroma
• SHM — Self Help Magazine
• EMD — Excellent Medical Doctor
• DPCGI — Diverse Populations Collaborative Group Investigation
• ECD — expanded-criteria donor
• CARE — Continuity Assessment Record and Evaluation
• BAI — Brief Alcohol Intervention
• NNED — National Network to Eliminate Disparities
• UWS — United Wisconsin Services
• LIS — Living Information System
• PCL — P(ost-traumatic stress disorder symptom) check-list
• IT — idiopathic thrombocytopenia
• TOBESAHOL — Tobacco, Obesity and Alcohol
• CDI — IMMEDIATE RECALL (TEST)
• NTU — non-tobacco user(s)

• TDS — travelers' diarrhea sequelae
• JCI — Joint Commission International
• AR — Aberrant Ratio
• TGV — Transposition of great vessels
• IP — initial positive
• VSI — vertical stability index
• AIT — Advanced Integrative Therapy
• HIP — help in place
• ISM — Industry, Science, Medicine radio frequency band
• OMC — Office of Medical Computing
• SP — Spleen
• ANH — autologous normovolumic hemodilution
• TIDE — Thiazolidinedione Intervention with Vitamine D Evaluation
• INT — introversion
• TPV — tipranavir
• BAK — Blutalkoholkonzentration
• P — plantar (sole of foot)
• RIN — Rich Interactive Narratives
• TOP — Theory of Practice
• TFCC — The Tillamook Family Counseling Center
• RH — rheumatic
• SMART — Semi-automated Anatomic Reporting of Trajectories
• LMA — The Longwood Medical Area
• MSL — Midsternal Line
• SRCA — Saudi Red Crescent Authority
• NEM — negative emotionality (neuroticism)
• AH — Aortic Hypertrophy
• CS — clinical skills
• SV — severe
• WNPC — Worcester Nursing Pipeline Consortium - UMass Medical School
• NLN — Neurotrauma Law Nexus
• SIB — Schweizerisches Institut für Bioinformatik
• UHC — United Healthcare Complaints
• SRN — Subretinal neovascular membrane
• SM — sadomasochism
• CMM — Cavernous Malformations
• TURP — transurethral resecton of prostate
• FIT — Functional Interdisciplinary And Therapeutic
• AC — Aerotolerant Campylobacter
• ES — Electromagnetic Sensitivity
• CAMICC — CDC/ATSDR Minority Initiatives Coordinating Committee
• BTD — Biotinidase deficiency
• VSG — Vena Saphena Graft
• GCS — Genital Corrective Surgery
• TCIA — The Cancer Imaging Archive
• PCM — Primary Case Manager
• VTE — venous thromboembolic events
• TB — Tuberculosis Background
• PF — pemphigus follicularis
• AR — Aortic Regurge

• J — Josephdoes
• TB — Tuberculosis Basic
• SSD — subjective sleep disturbance
• TRUST — Teaching, Referral, Understanding, Support, and Testing
• TEN — Toxic Epidermal Necrosis
• MR — Medical Record/s
• NICS — National Institute of Clinical Studies
• CDI — Clostridim difficile infection
• HRB — high-risk behavior
• RN — Remarkable Nurses
• LK — legt kidney
• VAC — Vitamin A Capsule
• MTH — mathematical processing
• WFT — Whole Frickin Tooth
• LAA — Liberty Air Acknowledgement
• PCM — Prevention Case Management
• PMC — Premotor Cortex
• TES — total elastic suspension [belt]
• WGR — What's Going Round
• UHC — United HealthCare
• EMR — emergency medical record
• PML — Progressive Multifocal Leucoencephalopathy
• TIR — Toll or interleukin receptor
• IM — internist
• PHU — Praticien Hospitalo-Universitaire
• TJ — tendon jerk
• PTC — Pseudo Tumor Cerebri
• SIH — Servicio Integral Hospitalario, S. L.
• PPD — Postpartum Day
• HI — Health Information
• FMT — Flouresence Molecular Tomography
• IMD — Invasive mold disease
• PED — pitting edema
• MIPS — Medical Interoperability Portfolio Standards
• TBA — Traditional birth attendents
• ARI — alcohol-related incidents
• CR — cricothyroidectomy
• CES — Combat Exposure Scale
• HA — Herpangina
• SARS — Sadistic Anal Retrovirus System
• TUS — cough
• MHB — Michigan Health Board
• REA — Reactive Arthritis
• NHP — Newcastle Heart Project
• PT — Psychiatric Therapy
• APM — acute poliomyelitis
• SCA — Spinocerebellar Ataxias
• HCC — hepatocellular carcinomas
• NS — Nylon Suture
• NCD — needle chest-decompression

• LL — left lobe
• VBH — virtual behavioral health
• PT — percutaneous tracheotomy
• CIC — current illness checklist
• LTA — Late Term Abortion
• SZ — seizure (epileptic)
• SPM — Spontaneous pneumomediastinum
• PC — posterior capsule (of eye)
• RHM — Reiki Healing Mudra
• FREE — First Response Emergency Evaluations
• HP — Hemipelvectomy
• FF — Flat Feet
• PT — partial tonsillectomy
• PDS — Poole Diabetes Study
• CH — corneal hysteresis
• PA — Positive Affect
• UT — Untouchable
• CDD — code substitution delayed
• ETR — Etravirine
• WHGR — Women's Health Grand Rounds
• UHC — United Healthcare Choice
• WMJ — World Medical Journal
• BR — Birmingham Revision (of anatomical nomenclature)
• PT — Psychological Therapy
• SMRS — Select Medical Rehabilitation Services
• DFO — Dennys Food Organization
• GCC — Genital Correction Clinic
• GH — genetic h(a)emochromomatosis
• IM — intramuscular(ly)
• LN — last negative
• LSO — Line Scaning Opthalmoscope
• SPF — Satisfactory Productive Flatulence
• HD — horse dander
• IBF — Intersurgical Breathing Filter
• NRP — National Registry Paramedic
• RHD — right heart disease
• RCC — Rotterdam Coronary Calcification Study
• HMC — Healthy Medical Consultancy
• PEST — Production Economics Strategies Technology
• TX — The Time Of X's
• DH — Dental Hygeinist
• NCHS — National Coalition of House Staffs
• MDL — Medical DeviceLink
• PCE — primary care evaluation
• PCT — Para Centrum Texel
• MDR — miltidrug-resistant
• TWL — Tuberculosis Welfare League
• SPD — spatial discrimination
• AT — Adenotonsillectomy
• OP — OPtometry

• NCS — Norwegian Counties Study
• TBA — Trained Birth Assistant
• UTP — Up The Pooper
• PA — positive affectivity
• NRP — Neonatal Res Provider
• HLR — Heart Lung Resuscitation
• NICE — Nationwide Instruction for Cardiovascular Education
• HMS — high-magnitude stressor
• CAD — Compliance Aggression Detachment
• RPN — Real Professional Nurses
• TGN — The Glycoscience Network
• PC — prior chemotherapy
• SS — Silk Suture
• NP — nasal pack
• LEMS — Larchwood Emergency Medical Service
• BP — Big Poops
• SCS — Seven Countries Study
• HPP — Health Promotion Perspectives
• PAG — preanal ganglion
• RUG — Resources Unified Groups
• PCS — Postconcussive Syndrome
• SMI — Sonitus Medical Inc.
• TPO — temporoparietaloccipital disconnection
• P — pulmonary (lung)
• VIB — Vibration sense
• TMO — Traffic malignancy!
• SD — stabe disease
• TP — Temporary Prosthesis
• TT — tube thoracotomy

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