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

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

• BRFSS — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
• RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
• PMSO — Private Medical Students Organization
• OSCE — Objective Structured Clinical Examination
• CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
• CNS — Central Nervous System
• DTSQ — Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire
• CO — Carbon Monoxide
• POMS — Profile of Mood States Questionnaire
• RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
• BVAS — Birmingham Vasculitis Activity Score
• TB — Tuberculosis
• CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
• IPAQ — International Physical Activity Questionnaire
• CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
• AIMS — Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
• PPM — parts per million
• TX — Treatment (medical)
• LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
• VFSS — Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study
• PICO — population, intervention, comparator, and outcome
• ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
• IBDQ — Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire
• NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies
• PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
• PT — Physical Therapy
• PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
• DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
• MSDS — Material Safety Data Sheets
• OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
• CRNFA — Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant
• MAPCAS — Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries
• BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
• CDT — Current Dental Terminology
• RMSF — Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
• OBS & GYNAE — Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• QALY(S) — quality adjusted life year(s)
• FACPM — Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine
• OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
• BP — Blood Pressure
• MARS — Medication Adherence Rating Scale
• ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• PVOD — Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
• FACT-GOG-NTX — Functional Assessment of Cancer Treatment Gynecologic Oncology Group - Neurotoxicity
• TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
• OT — Occupational Therapy
• ANS — Autonomic Nervous System
• DB — Decibel
• PAIGE — Patient Instruction Generator

• L-3 — third lumbar vertebrum
• PMBT — Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
• PIAQ — Pediatric Inhaler Adherence Questionnaire
• DOA — dead on arrival
• ARTG — Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods
• L&W — Living and Well
• AM — Amplitude Modulation
• ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
• PHR — Professional Healthcare Reform
• EPA — Environmental Protection Agency (US)
• ACDP — Ancient Conserved Domain Protein
• FACAAI — fellow of the american college of allergy, asthma & immunology
• APC — Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
• AMS — Acute Mountain Sickness
• PHI(S) — penetrating head injury
• MSA — Metropolitan Statistical Area
• VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
• HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
• SACX — Secretary's Advisory Committee on Xenotransplantation
• T-11 — eleventh thoracic vertebrum
• T-10 — tenth thoracic vertebrum
• EMG — Electromyogram
• PLCO — Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (screening trial)
• CAP — College of American Pathologists
• DDT — Dichloro Diphenyl Trichlorethane
• RH — Right Hand
• IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
• EPICON — Epidemiological Consultation
• PSMS — Physical Self-Maintenance Scale
• PMDS — Persistent Müllerian duct syndrome
• PHG — Portohepatic gradient
• SDAT — Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer Type
• IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
• CRO — Contract Research Organization
• INFAO — Abdominal Aorta Below
• CBD — Common Bile Duct
• ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
• PME — post-mortem examination
• DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
• PGII — Patient Global Impression of Improvement
• CA-EBS — Compressed Air - Emergency Breathing Systems
• ACD — Acid-Citrate-Dextrose
• LAB — Laboratory
• ADPKD — Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
• R — Right
• PIHKAL — Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved (Book)
• AP & LAT — Anteroposterior and Lateral
• FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• I.V. — intravenous
• CHD — Coronary Heart Disease

• CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program
• BMD — Bone Mineral Density
• UC — Ulcerative Colitis
• CU — Cubic
• RECIST — Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors
• PMIC — Psychiatric Medical Institutions For Children
• KE — Kinetic Energy
• AAPM — American Academy of Pain Medicine
• PMBT — Precision Muscle Balancing Technology
• IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
• TBD — To Be Determined
• ATSDR — Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry
• SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
• L&D — Labor and Delivery
• GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
• CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
• QT — Quart
• EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
• PIOD — pelvic inflammatory disease
• CMV — Cytomegalovirus
• AGA — appropriate for gestational age
• GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
• SEC — Second
• PM — petit mal (form of epilepsy)
• PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
• GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
• PHIND — Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Industry News Database
• RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
• AADSAS — Associated American Dental Schools Application Service
• NKOA — no known other allergies
• RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
• PMA — pre-motor area (brain)
• LEA — Local Education Agency
• SF — Standard Form
• PHS — physician health services
• NO — Number
• AED — Automated external defibrillator
• SES — Senior Executive Service
• PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
• LAT — Lateral
• DEA — Drug Enforcement Agency
• PGTT — Prednisolone Glucose Tolerance Tests
• EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
• PIVOT — Prostate Cancer Intervention vs. Observation Trial
• Z — Zero
• AFL — Adolescent Family Life
• GMFCS — Gross Motor Function Classification System
• DA — Dental Assistant
• RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium

• CMSRN — Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
• AHCPR — Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
• T-6 — sixth thoracic vertebrum
• FBAO — Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
• B.D.SC. — Bachelor of Dental Science
• ARSA — Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery
• EPING — Exclusive Pumping (maternity)
• A — Artery
• T-8 — eighth thoracic vertebrum
• TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
• CUPPI — Circumstances Undetermined Pending Police Investigation
• D.POD. — Doctor of Podiatry
• BCBSMA — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
• APP — Amyloid Precursor Protein
• MLR — Mixed Lymphocyte Response
• HVLT-R — Hopkins Verbal Learning Test
• M — Male
• DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
• EA — Enterprise Architecture
• ACP — Acyl-Carrier Protein
• BSA — Body Surface Area
• PSW — Personal Support Worker
• MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
• RAI — Resident Assessment Instrument
• POMR — Problem Orientated Medical Record
• AGAG — Acidic Glycosaminoglycans
• BPD — Biparietal Diameter
• ΣΚ — Sigma Kappa
• DDX — Differential Diagnosis
• PGSC — patient global symptom control
• M-TAG/IMS — Medical Technology Assessment Group/IMS Health
• I-PWG — Industry Pharmacogenomics Working Group
• ADV — Average Daily Volume
• PHA — Post-development Health Assessment
• SMDC — Seychelles Medical and Dental Council
• AFL — Atrial Flutter
• SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
• SAM — School of Aerospace Medicine
• MPFS — Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
• F.P. — F Double Prime Math
• MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
• EPO — Erythropoietin
• BRSV — Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• L-4 — fourth lumbar vertebrum
• ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
• CPA — Canadian Psychological Association
• AAMI — Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
• AAHFP — American Academy of Health & Fitness Professionals
• SLP — Speech Language Pathology
• G6PDD — Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

• SSI — Surgical Site Infection
• MTF — Medical Treatment Facility
• DOD — Date Of Death
• LSEQ — Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire
• ACF — Administration for Children and Families
• SOPD — Surgical Out Patient Department
• FAAU — Flexible Acute Admission Unit
• L-5 — fifth lumbar vertebrum
• URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
• PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
• CLD — Chronic Liver Disease
• OZ — Ounce
• PE — Pulmonary Embolism
• IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome
• BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
• CGI-C — Clinical Global Impression of Change
• FACMI — Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics
• TSC — Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
• STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
• RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
• ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
• PICRA — Postoperative Infusional Continuous Regional Analgesia
• DEL — Delivery
• UPIN — Unique Provider Identification Number
• AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
• MH — Mental Health
• NVAF — Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
• EPR — Electron Paramagnetic Resonance
• MAPCA — major aortopulmonary collateral artery
• HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
• PCM — Primary Care Manager
• AFM — Atomic Force Microscope
• SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
• CCD — Classic Cleidocranial Dysplasia
• MRC — Medical Research Council
• ASD — Autism Spectrum Disorder
• FDA — Food Drug Administration
• DTI — Diffusion Tensor Imaging
• CIU — Cardiac Investigation Unit
• FABER — Flexion, Abduction and External Rotation
• T-7 — seventh thoracic vertebrum
• T-12 — twelfth thoracic vertebrum
• AAAD — American Athletic Association of the Deaf
• AACB — Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists
• SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
• AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ
• D — Density
• PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
• ACML — Atypical Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
• MSM — Men who have Sex with Men

• HAN — Health Alert Network
• DNC — Dermatology Nurse Certified
• EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
• ADMCKD — Autosomal Dominant Medullary Cystic Disease
• DCH — Diploma in Child Health
• EMR — Electronic Medical Record
• AFTN — Autonomously Functioning Thyroid Nodule
• PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
• CLS — Certified Laboratory Scientist
• FUC — free urinary cortisol
• ABPM — ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system
• DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th ed.
• FTT — Failure To Thrive
• AMO — Aerospace Medical Operations
• KABN — Korean Accreditation Board of Nursing
• WT — Weight
• GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test
• MRFIT — Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial
• STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
• NASH — Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
• T-9 — ninth thoracic vertebrum
• OBS — Observation
• NIBP — Non-Invasive Blood Pressure
• SNR — Signal-to-Noise Ratio
• LOC — Loss of Consciousness
• LCPC — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• ANA — Administration for Native Americans
• RM — Registered Midwife
• AAAASF — American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities
• ASB — Anti-Social Behaviour
• AR — Aspect Ratio
• SCDS — Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome
• Q2H — Every 2 Hours
• ADPKD — Adult Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
• NCLEX — National Council Licensure Examination
• ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
• SMS — Space Motion Sickness
• SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
• ALS — Advanced Life Support
• UE — Upper Extremity
• PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
• CCI — Charlson Comorbidity Index
• MMS — Medical Mission Sisters
• SST — Somatostatin
• EAFPS — European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
• ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• POP — Premium Only Plan
• TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
• NA — Not Available
• I.M. — intramuscular

• AM — Aeromedical Monitor
• ATP — Adult Treatment Panel
• IMC — International Medical Corps
• OIG — Office of Inspector General
• AFI — Air Force Instruction
• WWS — Walker-Warburg Syndrome
• CPR — Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
• LABA — Long-Acting Beta-Agonists
• BPI-SF — Brief Pain Inventory - short form
• AMML — Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
• MI — Myocardial Infarction
• AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
• DOC — Doctor
• TIVA — Total Intravenous Anesthesia
• GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
• NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
• N-VAS — Nogier vascular autonomic signal
• ICA — Internal Carotid Artery
• EDC — Electronic Data Capture
• ARF — Acute Rheumatic Fever
• AAAST — African Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology
• BSI — Brain Science Institute
• AAFP — American Academy of Family Physicians
• AIN — Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
• PACS — Picture Archiving and Communication System
• MSP — matching to sample
• LE — Lower Extremity
• SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
• FDBA — Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft
• CABANA — Catheter Aablation Versus Anti-arrhythmic Drug Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation
• CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
• L — Left
• AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
• CCHMC — Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
• FFS — Fee-For-Service
• DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
• APCR — Activated Protein C Resistance
• ASAP — Army Substance Abuse Program
• DASH — Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
• ED — Effective Dose
• ICD — Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
• N&NR — New and Non-official Remedies
• AAPM — American Association of Physicists in Medicine's
• SCD — Doctor of Science
• CPN — Certified Pediatric Nurse
• MRDO — Multi Resistant Drug Organisms
• PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
• N — Nitrogen
• PCT — Primary Care Trust
• FACHM — Fellow of the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine

• ADHD — Attentional Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• LICSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
• HCAHPS — Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems
• HT — Heights
• UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
• AMAL — Aeronautical Medical Acceleration Laboratory
• OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
• DIL — Dilute
• CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
• DCCT — Diabetes Control and Complications Trial
• J-ART — Japanese Adverse Reaction Terminology
• AHR — Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor
• TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiography
• MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
• TCI — To Come In (hospital appointments)
• OS — Overall Survival
• ASA — American Subcontractors Association
• EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
• AABP — American Academy of Behavioral Psychology
• VFQ-51 — Visual Function Questionnaire, 51 questions
• TLR — IL-1/Toll-like receptor
• GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
• WIC — Women, Infants and Children
• LLQ — left lower quadrant
• HHC — Home Health Care
• NIMH — National Institute of Mental Health
• AATP — Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
• AASTOM — Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology of Malawi
• CRC — Colorectal Cancer
• AMFL — Aeromedical Field Laboratory
• SEER — Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results
• RAD — Radiation Absorbed Dose
• NIP — National Immunization Program
• HMTS — Houston Medical Testing Services
• MR — Mutual Recognition
• CCA — Common Carotid Artery
• PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
• D/C — Discharge
• ABS — Antenatal Bartter Syndrome
• TKR — Total Knee Replacement
• EARDS — Experimental Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• CTE — Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
• NGA — National Governors Association
• CLM — Cutaneous Larva Migrans
• HFPEF — Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
• TUR — Transurethral Resection
• BH — Behavioral Health
• ADPLD — Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Liver Disease
• ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy

• NTP — normal temperature and pressure
• PP — Private Party
• ALJ — Administrative Law Judge
• HAMDS — Hellenic American Medical and Dental Society
• APBD — adult polyglucosan body disease
• IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
• CHUV — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
• EM — Electron Microscope
• HF — Heart Failure
• AAMAS — American Association of Medical Audit Specialists
• AACMA — Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association
• RA — Right Atrium
• AACOMAS — American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Applications Service
• BESS — Biomedical Experiment Scientific Satellite
• FH — Family History
• BESS — Biomedical Experiment Support Satellite
• FLAIR — Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery
• C — Constant
• APR — Acute Phase Response
• USAID — United States Agency for International Development
• MOS — medical outcomes Study
• LRI — Lower Respiratory Infection
• 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
• CCP — Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionist
• R — Roentgen
• ICSOL — Intra Cranial Space Occupying Lesions
• PD — Doctor of Pharmacy
• AMYL — amyl nitrite
• SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
• RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
• TAE — Transcatheter Arterial Embolization
• ADHORE — Automatic Detection Of Homologous Regions
• FHX — Family History
• ABN — Abnormal
• NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
• CHS — Cardiovascular Health Study
• WAS — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
• CCHT — Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
• AMP — Amputation
• PE — Premature Ejaculation
• MEB — Medical Evaluation Board
• AFOSH — Air Force Occupational Safety and Health
• HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
• PR — Pulse Rate
• PART — Program Assessment Rating Tool
• ADRV — Adult Diarrhea Rotavirus
• SP — São Paulo
• SVR — Sustained Virologic Response
• MG — Myasthenia Gravis
• FLBP — Future Lower Back Problem

• IL — Interleukin
• AEMSN — Alternate Entry Master of Science in Nursing
• CAM — Confusion Assessment Method
• CIDI — Composite International Diagnostic Interview
• GNRI — Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index
• HAP — Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
• ICN — International Council of Nurses
• VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
• TT — Tetanus Toxoid
• CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
• AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
• WL — Weight Loss
• ET — Enterostomal Therapist
• AS — Asperger Syndrome
• LT — Light
• DWS — Disaster Warning System
• ELBW — Extremely Low Birth Weight
• FAMHX — Family history
• AR — Aldose Reductase
• NAD — No Abnormality Detected
• BMS — Biomedical Sciences
• GSC — Glasgow Coma Scale
• MD — Doctor of Medicine
• APHA — American Public Health Association
• LA — Left Atrium
• CA-FFR — (invasive) coronary angiography with fractional flow reserve
• MADRS — Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale
• SIQ — Sick In Quarters
• BK [VIRUS] — BK being the initials of index patient for the virus
• ARF — ADP Ribosylation Factor
• ASPE — Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
• CIC — Certified in Infection Control
• HCV — hepatitis C virus
• AFIGE — Asymmetric Field Inversion Gel Electrophoresis
• LAISPS — Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies
• DASH — Division of Adolescent and School Health
• DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
• CPA — Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• IADAM — Master of the International Academy for Dental Advancement
• CCMVI — Congenital Cytomegalovirus infection
• NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
• CABBT — Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology
• ACPE — American College of Physician Executives
• PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
• PM — Plasma Membrane
• LOA — Law of Attraction
• AO — Agent Orange
• EFT — Emotionally Focused Therapy
• OSAS — Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
• RNCS — Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist

• OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
• PIMS — Pharmacy Information Management System
• CCA — Chromated Copper Arsenate
• DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
• MENACWY — meningococcal conjugate vaccine capsular polysaccharide of serogroup C, W135, and Y
• IOM — Institute of Medicine (National Academy of Science, U.S.)
• APH — American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
• HPTN — HIV Prevention Trials Network
• FTOV — First Time Occupational Visit
• CAT — Computer-Aided Tomography
• MMS — Massachusetts Medical Society
• VAERS — Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
• GS — General Surgery
• OASDI — Old Age and Survivors Disability Insurance
• EMT — Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition
• PPD — Postpartum Depression
• ACRS — Amplified Created Restriction Site
• ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
• PA — Prince Albert
• NIA — National Institute on Aging
• NPRM — Notice Of Proposed Rule Making
• MSD — Master of Science in Dentistry
• POS — Point of Service Plan
• IADL(S) — independent activitie(s) of daily living
• SMO — Senior Medical Officer
• AMEDD — Army Medical Department
• PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
• BPHN — bachelor of public health nursing
• ACJ — Acromioclavicular Joint
• AAPI — American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
• CMC — Christian Medical College
• DWI — Diffusion-Weighted Imaging
• C — Celsius
• FOITS — Fast Optical in vivo Topometry of Human Skin
• SLT — Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
• IAP — Intra-Abdominal Pressure
• 3TC — Lamivudine
• AAAA — American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
• CGL — Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy
• OCS — Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
• JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
• ROS — Reactive Oxygen Species
• RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
• ADMIN — ADMINISTRATIVE, ADMINISTRATION, ADMINISTRATOR
• AACP — American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• USC — United States Code (book of laws)
• POS — Positive
• NEG — NEGative
• APEC — Avian Pathogenic Escherichia Coli
• FACR — Fellow of the American College of Radiology

• CPRI — Computer-based Patient Record Institute
• CRA — Clinical Research Associate
• VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
• LAIV4 — Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (Quadrivalent)
• ESF — Emergency Support Function
• M — Married
• CME — Continuing Medical Education
• CHB — Bachelor of Surgery
• ACIP — Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
• CCC-A — Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology
• DEET — N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide
• DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
• AACC — American Association for Continuity of Care
• AFRRI — (U.S.) Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
• OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Act (1970)
• RBRVS — Resource-Based Relative Value Scale
• DMT — Doctor of Medical Technology
• LOE — Level of Evidence
• COWS — Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale
• PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
• ACF — Aberrant crypt foci
• FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
• EPIC — Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage
• OTR/L — Licensed Occupational Therapist
• IVA — Isovaleric Acidemia
• SOBE — shortness of breath on exertion
• IARC — International Agency for Research on Cancer
• ADNFLE — Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
• ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• NNT — Number needed to Treat
• JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
• DUI — driving under the influence of alcohol
• OTL — Out To Lunch
• CAH — Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
• NN — Nerves
• AAAC — American Academy of Ambulatory Care
• AGC — atypical glandular cells
• BIR — British Institute of Radiology
• SSA — Social Security Administration
• CTFOH — Chiefs Task Force on Health
• APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
• AADP — American Association of Drugless Practitioners
• FAMA — Fellow of the American Medical Association
• LAMA — Leave Against Medical Advice
• AAAS — Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
• STDP — Spike Timing Dependent Plasticity
• TIG — Tetanus Immune Globulin
• CD — Certified Doula
• HTN — Hypertension
• AAAD — Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry

• BLAST — Basic Local Alignment Search Tool
• AT — Atrial Tachycardia
• TMT — Trail Making Test
• NCTR — National Center for Toxicological Research
• MIB — Medical Information Bureau
• ACE — Accessory Cholera Enterotoxin
• ARI — Autism Research Institute
• ORL — Otorhinolaryngology
• TFT — Thyroid Function Test
• TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
• APL — Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
• SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exercise
• CAS — Casualty
• AL — Ad libitum
• HAT — Hepatic Artery Thrombosis
• PCL-M — PTSD Checklist-Military
• DDF — Drug And Disease Free
• OD — Over Dose
• BDDT-N — Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy (licensing body in ON)
• AAAH — American Association of Alternative Healers
• ECA — External Carotid Artery
• AACA — Australian Acupuncture Association
• LAF — Line of the Air Force
• AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia
• NCPB — National Cancer Policy Board
• AAID — American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• ADOA — Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy
• AADR — American Association for Dental Research
• FAK — First Aid Kit
• HPS — Human Patient Simulator
• MMN — Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
• AAEM — American Academy of Environmental Medicine
• CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
• PCS — Pain Catastrophizing Scale
• CPIC — Capital Planning and Investment Control
• CXR — Chest X-Ray
• PSOM — Pediatric Stroke Outcome Measure
• HOT-SKULL — An unruly person to the highest degree.. Also known as a hot-head
• DDSC — Doctor of Dental Science
• CIRC — Circumcision
• B — Born
• DHP — Defense Health Program
• GRP — Glucose-Regulated Protein
• OTD — out the door (discharged
• AVN — Atrioventricular Node
• FACMS — Fellow, American College of Mohs Surgery
• BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
• H&N — Head and Neck
• HC — Head Circumference
• VHD — Valvular Heart Disease

• DDD — Division of Developmental Disabilities (various locations)
• INR — International Normalised Ratio
• MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
• DMAT — Disaster Medical Assistance Team
• AACVPR — American Association Of Cardiovascular And Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• ALLV — Avian Leukosis Virus
• ICRP — International Commission on Radiological Protection
• CTAD — Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease
• BIBIC — British Institute for Brain Injured Children
• TC — Therapeutic Community
• T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• NRP — National Response Plan
• ABMG — American Board of Medical Genetics
• ARMS — Amplification Refractory Mutation
• DOS — Doctor of Ocular Science
• AAALF — American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness
• F — Degrees Fahrenheit
• COLA — Cost Of Living Allowance
• PTX — PneumoThorax
• AHDI — Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity
• PFC — Prefrontal Cortex
• ROUB — Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist
• UKPDS — United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study
• AAD — Age at Diagnosis
• AAH — Atypical Adenomatous Hyperplasia
• EPO — Exclusive Provider Organization
• AAA — Aleuria Aurantia Agglutinin
• RBANS — Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status
• AAU — Association of American Universities
• TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
• RAC — Recovery Audit Contractors
• MBOS — Medical Board of Survey
• CJ — cytochalasin J
• ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
• TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
• FACG — fellow of the american college of gastroenterology
• FXS — Fragile X Syndrome
• AADW — American Association of Dental Webmasters
• NPI — Narcissistic Personality Inventory
• MM — Malignant Melanoma
• AAD — American Academy of Denturity
• CUNP — Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner
• ACLY — Atp Citrate Lyase
• ENT — Ear nose and throat
• ETD — Estimated Time of Death
• MEPS — Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
• GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
• CRIC — cricothyroidotomy
• COMPASS — COMPuter ASSurance Conference
• CCK — Cholecystokinin

• SEN — State Enrolled Nurse
• DZ — Disease
• NEC — not elsewhere classified
• AEL — Acute Eosinophilic Leukemia
• REEGT — Radiologic Electroencephalography Technologist
• MRD — Matched Related Donor
• RNAO — Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
• VA — Visual Acuity
• PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• AIHA — American International Health Alliance
• DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
• IVD — Ischemic Vascular Disease
• AASLD — American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
• ADPSP — Autosomal Dominant Pure Spastic Paraplegia
• ABL — Advanced Breeding Line
• AADC — Aromatic Acid Decarboxylase
• PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)
• BDSC — Bachelor of Dental Science
• MCTSIB — Modified Clinical Test for Sensory Interaction of Balance
• FAPA — Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
• ACMNPV — Autographa Californica Multiple Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• FGF — Fibroblast Growth Factor
• NSTEMI — Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
• BOP — Bleeding on Probing
• CLT — Certified Lymphedema Therapist
• ECV — Extracellular Volume
• NIDR — National Institute of Dental Research (National Institutes of Health)
• AAPMR — American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• CHAMPUS — (U.S.) Civilian Health And Medical Program Of The Uniformed Services
• BOSIET — Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training
• CDC — Centers for Disease Control
• ARNPEI — Association of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island
• PPYL — Planned Parenthood Young Leaders
• ADNIV — Autosomal Dominant Neovascular Inflammatory Vitreoretinopathy
• TMA — Thrombotic Microangiopathy
• HV — Heavy
• AAAH — Aromatic Amino Acid Hydroxylase
• ASPR — Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
• CKBB — creatine kinase BB
• AAAOM — American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• CAD — Computer-Aided Diagnosis
• DCH — Doctor of Surgery
• SSI — Supplemental Security Income
• ABA — Agaricus Bisporus Agglutinin
• ABS — Australian Bureau of Statistics's
• CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
• NHS — National Health Service
• AA — Alzheimer's Association
• FASRT — Fellow of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
• MHS — Medical Health Service

• CLD — Chronic Lymphoproliferative Disorder
• AGE — Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
• LTD — Long Term Disability
• FICS — Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
• MOH — Medical Officer of Health
• ADESA — American Dental Education Association
• NIOSH — National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health's
• PHA — Preventive Health Assessment
• PEPT — Positron Emission Particle Tracking
• HPP — Health Promotion Practice
• CA — Cocaine Anonymous
• BC — Bachelor of Surgery
• AAED — American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
• KDOQI — Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative
• CCDS — Certified Cardiac Device Specialist
• LLM — Master of Laws
• CIPHI — Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
• DDD — Degenerative Disc Disease
• CPD — Continuous Professional Development
• AAOS — Ayurveda Association Of Singapore
• AADEP — American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians
• ADSD — Autosomal Dominant Striatal Degeneration
• AMJC — American Journal of Cardiology
• TBNA — Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
• PA — Pernicious Anemia
• JT — Joint
• ADPEO — Autosomal Dominant Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
• UNICEF — United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
• LA — Left Arm
• EAT — Ectopic Atrial Tachycardia
• ARHSP — Autosomal Recessive Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
• CSE — Office of Child Support Enforcement
• PANAH — Pakistan National Heart Association
• WIN — Weight-control Information Network
• EAC — External Auditory Canal
• MIPO — minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis
• CDER — Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (Food & Drug Administration)
• FDS — Fellow in Dental Surgery
• PHIL — Public Health Image Library
• CNSA — California Nursing Student Association
• NCI — National Cancer Institute, USA
• TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
• UHID — Universal Healthcare Identifier
• AGMK — African Green Monkey Kidney
• CUCNS — Certified Urologic Clinical Nurse Specialist
• COPRE — Copenhagen University Observatory Reprints
• RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
• HS — Heart Sounds
• LTOT — Long Term Oxygen Therapy
• AFLP — Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy

• TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
• FOV — Field Of Vision
• EMK — Emergency Medical Kit
• ABA — American Board of Anesthesiology, Inc.
• AO — aldehyde oxidase
• BSE — Breast Self-Examination
• STP — standard temperature and pressure (0° and 1 atm)
• BRCA — breast cancer gene
• SRNVM — Subretinal neovascular membranes
• BWFI — Bacteriostatic Water for Injection
• AAT — Associate of Applied Technology
• CM — Chirurgiae Magister
• AGEP — Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
• BERI — Biomolecular Engineering Research Institute (Japan)
• OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
• NPAFP — non-polio acute flaccid paralysis
• DMND — Diamond Foods, Inc.
• EFMB — Expert Field Medical Badge
• APMC — Advanced Project Management Certification
• TANF — Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
• YO — years old
• PD — Periodontal Disease
• TEMP — Temperature
• DORV — Double Outlet Right Ventricle
• TAVI — Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
• ICP — Intracranial Pressure
• RADV — Risk Adjustment Data Validation
• CBCL — Child Behavior Checklist
• H&P — history and physical examination
• COTA — Council On The Ageing
• AAIM — American Academy of Insurance Medicine
• NICHD — National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
• LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
• BHI — Better Hearing Institute
• TICI — Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction
• LDUH — Low-Dose Unfractionated Heparin
• TIMI — Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction
• EIS — Epidemic Intelligence Service
• COND — Conditions
• DIL — Death In Line
• ACA — Acrodermatitis Chronica Atrophicans
• MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
• ANPS — Association Nationale des Podologues du Sport
• DMV — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• ANA — Alaska Nurses Association
• NPWT — Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
• VISA — Vancomycin Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus
• MCH — Master of Surgery
• TLL — Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory
• COHN-S — Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist

• AOA — American Osteopathic Association
• HSPH — Harvard School of Public Health
• TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
• GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
• CA — Control area (EU) – The portion of the generation and transmission system controlled by a single transmission system operator. (See also TSO).
• AYUSH — Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, & Homeopathy
• AI — Association Index
• RNANTNU — Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
• AUD — Alcohol Use Disorder
• SWS — Sturge-Weber Syndrome
• HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
• IDPD — Indian Doctors for Peace and Development
• PNSS — Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance System
• ABSA — American Biological Safety Association
• CHC — Chronic Hepatitis C
• APACHE — Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation
• DMD — Doctor of Dental Medicine
• ABTS — American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• FHH — Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
• AEG — Acidic Epididymal Glycoprotein
• I&D — Incision and Drainage
• AOSED — Association of Osteopathic State Executive Directors
• IIV4 — Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, Quadrivalent
• AAIP — Association of American Indian Physicians
• ARSO — African Regional Organization for Standardization
• BOTO — Barral Osteopathic Teaching Organization
• ANN — Artificial Neural Network
• CIC — Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
• DA — Drug Abuse
• GBD — Global Burden of Disease
• ACRN — AIDS Certified Registered Nurse
• QMHP — Qualified Mental Health Professional
• LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
• MOM — Metal-On-Metal
• BDS — Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
• BEI — Backscattered Electron Imaging (electron microscopy technique)
• OSG — Office of the Surgeon General
• CDAI — Crohn's Disease Activity Index
• SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
• ADH — Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia
• AIH — American Institute of Homeopathy
• CRADA — Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (with National Institutes of Health)
• OGC — Office of the General Counsel
• DHF — Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
• DAT — Direct Agglutination Test
• MSHA — Mine Safety and Health Administration (US)
• BDT — Binary Decision Tree
• OA — Osteo-Arthritis
• CC — with food, (but also cubic centimetre)

• PAT — Pre-Admission Testing
• YR — Year
• PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
• NCT — Nuclear Cardiology Technologist
• AHMC — Australian Health Ministers' Conference
• ADO — Allelic Drop Out
• RHCC — Rural Health Care Corporation
• COTA — Children's Organ Transplant Association
• TURBT — Transurethral resection of bladder tumour
• MTCT — Mother to Child Transmission
• EMT-B — Emergency Medical Technician Basic
• ADG — Average Daily Gain
• VWFA — Visual Word Form Area
• CT — Computer Tomography
• DDR — Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
• IA — Internal Assessment
• ASFV — African Swine Fever Virus
• NHS — Nurses’ Health Study
• ADI — Autosomal Dominant Ichthyosis
• NISMAT — Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
• FDLI — Food and Drug Law Institute
• DOH — Department of Health (various countries)
• ABPN — American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.
• OHI — Other Health Impairment
• ICF — Informed Consent Form
• FICA — Fellow of the International Chiropractic Association
• RX — prescription take
• AC — Abdominal Circumference
• APTTS — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Times
• ACD — Avellino Corneal Dystrophy
• EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
• ALTS — Atypical Lipomatous Tumors
• NAIT — Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
• NCA — National Care Association
• LDO — Licensed Dispensing Optician
• LPI — Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
• NF — Necrotizing Fasciitis
• BSM — Bachelor of Science in Medicine
• AII — Angiotensin II
• D&V — Diarrhea and Vomiting
• PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
• AIMS — Ancestry informative markers
• ACCS — Acinar Cell Carcinomas
• S/C — Subcutaneous
• LSA — Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus
• AHD — Antecedent Hematologic Disorder
• ICMJE — International Committee of Medical Journal Editors
• PSQI — Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
• INF — Inferior

• FAGD — Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry
• OP — Operational
• AIMS — Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
• CCSP — Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
• RAMC — Royal Army Medical Corps
• PSQI — Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory
• CWOCN — Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse
• AGR — accessory gene regulator
• CPS — Cycles Per Second (now Hertz)
• PPTCT — Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission
• CHD — Doctor of Surgery
• AAH — Associate in Allied Health
• ANZAN — Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists
• AA — Associate of Arts
• AO — Amine Oxidase
• MBA — Master of Business Administration
• ACNPV — Autographa Californica Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• NCID — National Center for Infectious Diseases
• VCT — Voluntary Counselling and Testing
• DIL — Dilate
• NTD — Neglected Tropical Diseases
• AMSAN — acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy
• AAMI — Association for the Advancement of Medical Instituteumentation
• ABA — Association for Behavior Analysis
• MMWR — Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
• MB — Bachelor of Medicine
• AMLL — Acute Mixed Lineage Leukemia
• AAMSI — American Association for Medical Systems and Informatics
• CORLN — Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse
• TPD — temperature-programmed desorption
• CMS — Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• EHS — environmental health services
• PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
• ISQ — Implant Stability Quotient
• MSEE — Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
• APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
• ORM — Operational Risk Management
• RESA — Regional Educational Service Agency
• CTCAE — Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
• HMPV — Human Metapneumovirus
• ASLME — American Society of Law, Medicine, and Ethics
• COMA — Certified Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
• AHRR — Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Repressor
• ASL — American Sign Language
• CCNS — Critical Care Nurse Specialist
• LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
• CCRI — Childrens Cancer Research Institute
• MHE — Master of Health Education
• ADCC — Autosomal Dominant Congenital Cataract
• FCAP — fellow of the college of american pathologists

• SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
• FRCPC — fellow of the royal college of physicians of canada
• NAMCS — National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
• FTC — emtricitabine
• CRNH — Certified Registered Hospice Nurse
• OCPS — Oral Contraceptive Pills
• HBV — hepatitis B virus
• AAT — Associate of Arts in Teaching
• SACGT — Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing
• OMD — On-line Medical Dictionary
• AIR — Australian Institute of Radiography
• ACC — Australian Cancer Council
• RTV — Ritonavir
• LNCC — Legal Nurse Consultant Certified
• ASPS — Association Suisse de Physiothérapie du Sport
• PILE — Progressive Isoinertial Lifting Evaluation
• AUL — Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia
• AFC — Amniotic Fluid Cells
• PTS — Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (deep vein thrombosis)
• POMS — Profile of Mood States Scale
• WG — Weight Gain
• TLBB — The Little Blue Book
• HMO — Health Management Organization
• IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
• MDR — Minimum Daily Requirement
• MAFO — Molded Ankle-Foot Orthotic
• DGI — Disseminated Gonococcal Infection
• IMS — Indian Medical Service
• CMS — Correctional Medical Services
• SMS — Smith-Magenis Syndrome
• ADRP — Autosomal Dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa
• ABCRS — American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• AFNOR — Association Francaise De Normalisation
• AST — Aspartate Transaminase
• HAT — Human African Trypanosomiasis
• ALP — ATHEROGENIC LIPOPROTEIN PHENOTYPE
• SARS — Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
• AO — active oxygen
• LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
• BSE — Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• BM — Bachelor of Medicine
• AAAAI — American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
• PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• ASE — Absence Status Epilepticus
• HBV — High Biological Value
• LC — Lethal Concentration
• OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
• MCD — Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency
• ACMNPV — Autographa Californica Multinucleocapsid Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• HPVD — Hypertensive Pulmonary Vascular Disease

• BSED — Bachelor of Science in Education
• CCC-SLP — Certificate of Clinical Competance in Speech language pathology
• BCBS — Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• AIHP — American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
• AOTA — American Occupational Therapy Association
• ROA — Route of Administration
• MPH — Master of Pharmacy
• ALT — Atypical Lipomatous Tumor
• SAIEH — South African Institute of Environmental Health
• YR — Years old
• TMS — Traumatic Masturbatory Syndrome
• DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
• AIL — Advance Intercross Line
• RPD — Removable Partial Denture
• MZ — Monozygotic
• DRPH — Doctor of Public Health
• CCST — Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma
• SC — Subcutaneous
• SGR — Surgeon General's Report
• RTSM — Randomization and Trial Supply Management
• BN — Bachelor of Nursing
• CVS — Computer Vision Syndrome
• MPH — Master of Public Health
• CAPA — Certified Ambulatory Post-Anesthesia Nurse
• AN — Aspergillus Nidulans
• % — percent
• APLS — Acute Promyelocytic Leukemias
• CFRLD — Cystic Fibrosis Related Liver Disease
• AAOA — American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy
• WLE — Wide Local Excision
• SBB — Specialist in Blood Banking
• PBA — Pseudobulbar Affect
• CCSS — Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
• AFRC — Air Force Reserve Command
• SOMS — Shuttle Orbiter Medical System
• L — Litre
• CAT — Combat Application Tourniquet
• TSE — Testicular Self-Examination
• NNH — Number Needed to Harm
• BPI — Brief Pain Inventory
• ISHEASTM — International Society for the History of East Asian Science Technology and Medicine
• CBE — Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
• SMFH — Superficial Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
• DICOM — Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
• NEX — Nose Ear And Xiphoid
• RML — right middle lobe (lung)
• AVSEM — Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine
• IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
• ARSS — Autonomous Replication Sequences
• ERBT — erythromycin breath test

• COMP — College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
• AFPD — Air Force Policy Directive
• USPHS — United States Public Health Service
• NCHS — National Center for Health Statistics standards
• AFRC — Absolute Finger Ridge Count
• SIA — Safety Institute of Australia
• ACIOL — Anterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
• VAS — visual analog scales
• AS — Alport syndrome
• TBAALAS — Texas Branch - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
• AMD — Acids and Macular Degeneration
• ATA — Anterior Tibial Artery
• HPFS — Health Professionals Follow-Up Study
• AE — Assemble Axial Elements
• JBO — Journal of Biomedical Optics
• SAIOH — Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene
• MOPH — Ministry of Public Health
• IBV — Infectious Bronchitis Virus
• RCT — Rotator Cuff Tear
• AFLP — Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphic
• ARJP — Autosomal recessive juvenile parkinsonism
• EHR — Electronic Health Record
• EOMB — explanation of medical benefits
• IPEM — Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
• AAR — abnormal anaphase resolution
• CBE — Chemical and Biological Engineering
• ECRI — Emergency Care Research Institute
• PVNS — Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
• ORIF — Open reduction and internal fixation
• AFHSC — Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center
• MTPPI — Medical Technology and Practice Patterns Institute
• EDD — Doctor of Education
• SB5 — Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales 5th ed.
• BUMED — U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
• LMSW — Licensed Master of Social Work
• MPAS — Master of Physician Assistant Studies
• GDMT — Guideline Determined Medication Therapy
• OBS — Operational Bioinstrumentation System
• AP — amyloid plaques
• ONTT — Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial
• HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
• HRSA — U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration
• ASPS — Association Suisse de Psychologie du Sport
• COCOM — Combatant Command
• DEPICTED — Development and Evaluation of a Psychosocial Intervention in Children and Teenagers Experiencing Diabetes
• UCD — Usual Childhood Diseases
• NA — Numerical Aperture (fiber optics)
• ALCLS — Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphomas
• CPHT — Certified Pharmacy Technician
• MSLS — Master of Science in Library Science

• CMSS — Council of Medical Specialty Societies
• CISS — Competitive in Situ Suppression
• PV — Pemphigus vulgaris
• SG — Specific Gravity
• IPE — Individual Protective Equipment
• RDA — Recommended Daily Amounts
• NPI — Neuropsychiatric Inventory Scale
• BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
• AIHW — Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
• LC — Lighting Certified
• T1DM — Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus
• USPSTF — United States Preventive Services Task Force
• AIS — abbreviated injury score
• ACP — Applied Cognitive Psychology
• EOM — Extraocular muscle
• NACHRI — National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions
• GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
• AMSC — Associate in Medical Science
• CMV — Continuous Mandatory Ventilation
• APC — Anterior polar cataract
• AMD — Advanced Macular Degeneration
• ABPG — Androgen Binding Protein Gamma
• DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
• ICCD — International Center for Clubhouse Development
• TTC — Threshold of Toxicological Concern
• FCPP — Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
• CRC — Co-operative Research Centres
• HYST — hysterectomy
• SEE — Surgical Eye Expeditions
• AGT — average generation time
• IIV3 — Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, Trivalent
• HFMD — Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
• RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
• ND — Doctor of Naturopathy
• ANA — Autoantibody to Nuclear Antigen
• OHNCS — Occupational Health Nursing Clinical Specialist
• LFA — Left Forearm
• ARCI — Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis
• NSI — Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory
• MS — Master of Science
• AFHPSP — Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
• AMOG — Adhesion Molecule on Glia
• AIS — American Institute of Stress
• ACEM — Australian College for Emergency Medicine
• AOT — Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour
• MIPI — Mantle-Cell Lymphoma International Prognostic Index
• COS — Canadian Ophthalmological Society
• ALVS — Avian Leukosis Viruses
• AGM — African green monkey
• MPSV4 — Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Quadravalent

• MC — Master of Surgery
• ALC — Anaplastic Large Cell
• MERS-COV — Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
• AHH — anosmia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
• LCCE — Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
• GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
• EXT — External Alarms
• SD — Shoulder-Disarticulation
• AIM — Acute Infectious Mononucleosis
• RNA — Registered Nurse Anesthetist
• LUL — Left Upper Lobe
• ST — Speech Therapy
• BCHD — Baltimore City Health Department
• URI — upper respiratory tract infection
• BPAD — Behavioral and Psychological Assessment of Dementia
• ABIH — American Board of Industrial Hygiene
• SIL — Seriously Ill List
• AAG — Alpha-Acid Glycoprotein
• STI — sexually transmitted infection
• IDDB — Investigational Drugs Database
• IDDCP — Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme
• AAL — Alternaria Alternata Lycopersici
• AH — adenomatous hyperplasia
• LSE — Life Support Equipment
• NCADI — Csap's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
• CRISP — Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects
• CAOT-ACE — Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - Association Canadienne des Ergothérapeutes
• AVRT — Atrioventricular Reciprocating Tachycardia
• PPG — Photoelectric plethysmography
• CGH — Comparative Gene Hybridization
• MQT — Medicaid Qualifying Trust
• ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
• BC-PCM — Board Certified - Palliative Care Management
• SLD — Specific Learning Disability
• OEH-MIS — Occupational & Environmental Health-Management Information System
• EMT — Emergency Medical Team
• LPM — Lateral Plate Mesoderm
• HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
• EMT-B — Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
• MBK — Medications and Bandage Kit
• ED — Elbow-Disarticulation
• WHI — Women's Health Initiative
• PHQ — Patient Health Questionnaire
• ADH — Autosomal Dominant Hypercholesterolemia
• CRPS — Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• IFG — Impaired Fasting Glucose
• PHI — Personal Health Information
• PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
• ABOP — American Board of Ophthalmology
• CNO — Chief Nursing Officer

• IVI — International Vaccine Institute
• IASO — International Association for the Study of Obesity
• AMSA — Austrian Medical Students Association
• RDO — Registered Dispensing Optician
• ADLTE — Autosomal Dominant Lateral Temporal Epilepsy
• ASPS — Affected Sibling Pairs
• SOA — Shortness of Air (replaces "SOB" -- shortness of breath -- in some records)
• SAMHSA — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• POP — Plaster of Paris
• ARIC — Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities
• EIP — Early Intervention Program
• BARC — Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
• OCR — Office For Civil Rights (Dept. Of Education)
• CPNP — Certified Pediatric Nurse Practioner
• ADLD — Autosomal Dominant Leukodystrophy
• VL — vastus lateralis
• ICH — International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use
• HD — Hip-Disarticulation
• MMTV — Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus
• HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
• AOS — Allene Oxide Synthase
• SSA — Single-Strand Annealing
• PLCH — Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
• IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• FTSG — full-thickness skin graft
• LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
• AS — Active sleep
• FS — Flight Surgeon
• TSLP — Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Protein
• HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
• HAPIS — HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention Section
• JMSMM — Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine
• AN — accessory nuclei
• ESY — Extended School Year
• AMLS — Acute Myelogenous Leukemias
• NCMF — North Canton Medical Foundation
• ARNT — Ah Receptor Nuclear Translocator
• SEG — similar exposure groups
• CARC — Claim Adjustment Reason Code
• CH — congenital hypothyroidism
• ALL — Acute Lymphatic Leukemia
• TE — Toxoplasmic Encephalitis
• ALL — acute lymphoblastic leukosis
• CHPN — certified hospice and palliative nurse
• CR — Cunt Rag
• LDN — Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
• VHF — Viral Hemorrhagic Fever
• BILAT. — Bilateral, bilaterally
• ASV — Association of Shelter Veterinarians
• APC — Adenomatosis Polyposis Coli

• AS — alternative splicing
• STSS — Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
• SCT — Specialist in Cytotechnology
• AVSD — Atrioventricular Septal Defect
• BHYG — bachelor of hygiene
• ANZSGM — Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine
• FPMRS — Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
• EH&S — Environmental Health and Safety
• EMT-I — Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate
• MIRF — Medical Incident Report Form
• DEBM — Division of Evidence Based Medicine
• WD — Wrist-Disarticulation
• IMC — Industrial Medical Council
• ASD — Aspartate Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase
• ADAS — Alzheimer Disease Assessment Scale
• AK — Arginine kinase
• VFQ-25 — Visual Function Questionnaire, 25 questions
• LAT — Laboratory Animal Technician
• APL — Acute Progranulocytic Leukemia
• RPM — Remote Patient Monitoring
• AE — Attaching and effacing
• LER — Longitudinal Exposure Record
• NDMS — National Disaster Medical System
• DMDD — disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
• SBV — Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales 5th ed.
• IICP — Increased Intracranial Pressure
• ICSR — Individual Case Safety Reports
• CFR — Case Fatality Rate
• LTAC — Long-Term Acute Care
• HELLP — Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, Low Platelets
• EFS — event-free survival probability
• BSEH — Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
• MRAD — Master of Radiology
• ANLL — Acute Nonlymphoid Leukemia
• DNV — Diarrhea and vomiting
• CIF — cytoplasmic intermediate filament
• POS — Positively Outrageous Service
• UCVA — Uncorrected Visual Acuity
• F — Female
• OI — Orthopedic Impairment
• AI — allelic imbalance
• CISH — Chromosome in Situ Hybridisation
• BK — Below knee (transtibial)
• ARRP — Autosomal Recessive Retinitis Pigmentosa
• PW — Puncture Wound
• FACMT — Fellows of the American College of Medical Toxicology
• VZV — Varicella-Zoster Virus
• SMAAA — Spinal Muscular Atrophy Association of Australia Inc.
• B/C — Benefit/Cost
• MLT — Medical Library Technician

• AFMS — Air Force Medical Service
• AEEC — attaching and effacing Escherichia coli
• ARDRA — Amplified Ribosmal DNA Restriction Analysis
• DANA — Defense Automated Neurobehavioral Assessment
• LAFH — Lower Anterior Facial Height
• GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
• HMN — Health Metrics Network
• ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
• VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
• D & C — dilatation and curettage
• AP — Apple Proliferation
• LLD — doctor of laws
• CGMS — continuous glucose monitoring system
• MDJ — Medical Digest Journal
• DVH — Division for the Visually Handicapped
• PEDNSS — Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System
• SUP — Superior
• CCES — Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist
• OEHWG — Occupational & Environmental Health Working Group
• APKC — atypical protein kinase C
• CDAHK — Chiropractic Doctors' Association of Hong Kong
• DC'D — DISCONTINUED
• OEHME — Occupational & Environmental Health Medical Examination
• PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
• MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
• CNA — Canadian Nurses Association
• ARGR — Arginine Repressor Gene
• ALL — Acute Lymphoblastic
• ASF — Abdominal Subcutaneous Fat
• CBI — Certificate in Breast Imaging
• CRRN-A — certified rehabilitation registered nurse – advanced
• MDME — Microsomal Drug Metabolizing Enzymes
• KHD — Kinky Hair Disease
• DMAA — dimethylarsinic acid
• MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
• EMER — Emergency Medical Expense Requirement
• ABPA — Androgen Binding Protein Alpha
• WHO — World Health Organisation
• ARD — Adult Refsum Disease
• ARPS — Affected Relative Pairs
• CVID — common variable immunodeficiency disease
• DSB — DNA double-strand breakage
• SLS — Specialist in Laboratory Safety
• SHM — Social History of Medicine
• GID — Gender Identity Disorder
• TDI — Toluene Diisocyanate
• ELSI — Ethical, Legal and Social Implications
• WM — White Male
• IOE — Intraoperative echocardiography
• APR — Abdominoperineal Resection

• ANZBA — Australian and New Zealand Burn Association
• MRI — Medical Records Institute
• ALL — acute lymphoblastic lymphoma
• CIOMS — Council Of International Organizations Of Medical Sciences
• ARS — Antigen recognition sites
• P-A — Posterior-anterior
• ADD — Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency
• CRNN — cranial nerves
• AM — Achillea Millefolium
• MH — Mass Hysteria
• NERD — No Evidence of Recurrent Disease
• NEI — National Eye Institute (National Institutes of Health)
• NDDIC — National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
• AS — Acid Succinate
• ADCAS — Autosomal Dominant Cerebellar Ataxias
• RTR — Registered Recreational Therapist
• NAMPA — National Association of Medical Perfusionists of Australia
• AACD — American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's
• LBL — Light Bladder Leakage
• CAMI — Civil Aeromedical Institute
• VNA — Virginia Nurses Association
• AF — ameloblastic fibroma
• STAR — Shock Trauma Air Rescue
• HITECH — Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
• MPHARM — master of pharmacy
• CRN — Certified Radiologic Nurse
• PHARMG — Graduate in Pharmacy
• AHA — Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia
• OCDS — Obsessive Compulsive Drinking Scale
• CSIC — Clean Self Intermittent Catheterization
• SAM — Severe Acute Malnutrition
• STI(S) — sexually transmitted infection(s)
• EBS — Emergency Breathing Subsystem
• OEHED — Occupational & Environmental Health Exposure Data
• BARDA — Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
• APC — Ateles Paniscus Chamek
• HLHS — Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
• NDC — National Drug Code
• ASP — The Abnormal Spindle Protein
• ALL — Acute Lymphocytic
• AED — Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
• MAOIS — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
• HSV — Highly Selective Vagotomy
• AEIOU — Autism Early Intervention Outcomes Unit
• MOOP — Medical Out Of Pocket
• ADMD — autosomal dominant atrophic macular degeneration
• ARNSHL — Autosomal Recessive Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
• PPBE — Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution
• CLIA — Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment
• CEP — Centromeric Enumeration Probes

• AMGD — Asymmetric Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis
• PHM — Pharmacy
• PBAC — Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee
• CBCD — Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential
• MSEH — Master of Science in Environmental Health
• EAGA — Expert Advisory Group on AIDS
• EMT-P — Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
• DTD — Day to Day
• BLS — Basic life support
• HKGCNT — Hong Kong Graded Character Naming Test
• HNPCC — Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch Syndrome)
• TESS — Treatment Emergent Symptoms Scale
• NFI — No Further Information
• AACB — Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists
• GAF — Global Assessment of Functioning Scale
• DISCH — Discharge
• AK — Aspartate kinase
• CE — chick erythrocyte
• AS — Ankylosing Spondylitis
• IBD — Irritable Bowel Disease
• CSTE — Council of State & Territorial Epidemiologists
• TMD — Thyromental Distance
• MREP — Medicare Remit Easy Print
• EMT-D — Emergency Medical Technician-Defibrillation
• CVID — Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders
• UCB — University of California, Berkeley
• RBCS — Red blood cells
• DOEHRS-IH — Department of Defense Occupational & Environmental Health Readiness System - Industrial Hygiene
• DSA — digital subtraction angiography
• ICD — International Classification of Diseases
• FINR — Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation
• LMRP — Local Medical Review Policy
• CLIA — Clia Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment
• NHIS — National Health Interview Survey
• URN — Universal Resource Number
• AHCS — Anterior Horn Cells
• PR — Partial Response
• DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
• CGS — Catgut Suture
• NIDA — National Institute on Drug Abuse (National Institutes of Health)
• AS — Alagille Syndrome
• DES — Dysequilibrium Syndrome
• AS — Aldosterone Synthase
• AION — Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy
• AR — Acrosome reaction
• ADT — Active Death Therapy
• ADD — adenosine deaminase gene
• ABECOPD — Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• ARMAC — Arkansas Medicaid Administrative Claiming
• TH — Tyrosine Hydroxylase

• AL — Angiotropic lymphoma
• CGE — Cortical Granule Exocytosis
• AIM — Abridged Index Medicus
• CDPA — Canadian Dental Protective Association
• QME — Qualified Medical Evaluator
• EM — Emergency Management
• PCD — Process Challenge Device
• ISOL — Isolation Valve
• MACE — Military Acute Concussion Evaluation
• RIDT(S) — rapid influenza diagnostic test(s)
• HPHC — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
• USAFSAM — United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine
• DRUJ — Distal Radial Ulnar Joint
• NIAAA — National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
• NCS — Neurocardiogenic Syncope
• CRAG — cryptococcal antigen
• AFOEM — Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
• DAMIS — Drug & Alcohol Management Information System
• AACF — Atypical Acinar Cell Foci
• BPHC — Bureau of Primary Health Care
• FHM — Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
• ACPSEM — Australian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine
• AA. — arteries
• ABPMR — American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• ADVAC — Advanced Course of Vaccinology
• HISA — Health Informatics Service Architecture
• SLKT — Survivability Lethality and Key Technologies
• ASP — Audiogenic seizure Prone
• SSPE — Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
• DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
• NIBSC — National Institute for Biological Standards and Control
• CIHR — Canadian Institutes of Health Research
• DPHD — Division for Physical and Health Disabilities
• HCW — Health Care Worker
• ADCSNB — Autosomal Dominant Congenital Stationary Night Blindness
• MSC — Master of Surgery
• CI — contact investigation
• BM — Black Male
• DMD — Dystrophie Musculaire de Duchenne (French: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy)
• PDHRA — Post-Deployment Health Reassessment
• ISMH — International Society of Men's Health
• CA — Chromosome Analysis
• SBI — Serious Bacterial Infection
• WMTS — Wireless Medical Telemetry Service
• HWFL — Healthy Weight For Life
• MISM — Master of Information Systems Management
• MSAV — Medical Scientists Association of Victoria
• REM — Roentgen Equivalent Man (Unit of Dose Equivalent)
• FAP — Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy
• AM — Affected Male

• AHAHAS — Accreditable Hospital and Health-Care Administration System
• CM — Master in Surgery
• ASP — Apoptosis Specific Protein
• MIFL — Maximum Individual Fiber Loss
• DRMD — Division of Radiation and Medical Devices
• PFPS — Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
• LHF — Left Heart Failure
• AAB — Acidic Aniline Blue
• SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
• ADBMP — Advances in Biological and Medical Physics
• LSU — Life Support Umbilical
• DCO — Dyschondrosteosis
• OEHSA — Occupational & Environmental Health Site Assessment
• CM — Case Manager
• AAIMS — All American Institute of Medical Sciences
• CRNBC — College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia
• DP — Dorsalis Pedis
• FACIT — Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy
• DOHA — Department of Health and Ageing (Australian government department)
• CPPD — Chest Percussion and Post Drainage
• ANCA — antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
• AIN — American Institute of Nutrition
• DSOP — Dental Student Outreach Program
• TUEB — Transurethral Enucleation with Bipolar
• LCMV — Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
• RIATT — Research Institute for Assistive and Training Technologies
• FLT3 — Fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 33
• LDF — Laser Doppler Flowmetry
• AHC — Adrenal Hypoplasia Congenital
• PGD — Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
• MSE — Medical Support Equipment
• FHT — Federation of Holistic Therapists
• MTBI — Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
• JHM — Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences
• FIQ — functional index questionnaire
• ANZSNM — Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
• NCRR — National Center for Research Resources (National Institutes of Health)
• O.S. — left eye (ocularis/oculus sinister (Lat.)
• CIM — Class I Modification
• DODD — Department Of Defense Directive
• MIMS — Medical Information Management System
• PHIN — Public Health Information Network
• BIFC — Benign Infantile Familial Convulsions
• GRECC — Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Centers
• MDD — Major Depressive Disorderb
• CIPN — Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
• LGV — Lymphogranuloma Venereum
• RNIB — Royal National Institute for the Blind United Kingdom
• OBL — OBLique
• MORD — Medical Operations Requirements Document

• PERK — protein kinase RNA–like endoplasmic reticulum kinase
• VDB — VanDyke Brown test
• AHR — Ability of Aromatic Hydrocarbon Receptor
• CAEP — Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
• IMMD — Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
• FAAMA — F The American Academy Of Medical Administrators
• AC — Amylose Content
• SBPASC — Service Benefit Plan Administration Services Corporation
• CK-MB — Creatine Kinase - Muscle/ Brain
• SH — Specialist in Hematology
• ARIEM — Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
• RNG — Réseau National des Génopoles
• CSD — Cat-Scratch Disease
• NBDHMT — National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology
• APH — Antepartum Hemorrhage
• NSNA — Normal Shape/Normal Alignment
• CSSANZ — Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand
• ANLL — Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
• AMD — Acute Macular Degeneration
• EBM — Evidence-Based Medicine
• IPOP — Immediate Post-Operative Prosthesis
• SENS — Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence
• QAR — Quiet, Alert, Responsive
• NSTX — Neosaxitoxin
• ABI — Anaphase Bridge Index
• MACO — Maximum Allowable Carryover
• HDI — Headache Disability Index
• DODMERB — Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board
• IDMT — Independent Duty Medical Technician
• FRCSC — Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
• RTNF — Recombinant Tumor Necrosis Factor
• WOMAC — Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index
• PMB — Physics in Medicine and Biology
• HBAC — Home Birth After Caesarean
• SEM — Sionscanning Electron Microscopy
• PHACO — Phacoemulsification
• HLL — High Liquid Level
• PMH — Previous Medical History
• BVAD — Biventricular Assist Device
• IAVI — International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
• ITBE — IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
• IQCODE — Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
• AIOH — Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists
• RSO — Right Superior Oblique
• TGYF — Tianma Gouteng Yin Formula
• DM2 — Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
• NOTCE — National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination (Canada)
• CACCN — Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses
• PFFS — Private Fee-For-Service
• NLST — National Lung Screening Trial

• CPNP — Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• PAOP — Pulmonary Artery Occlusion (wedge) Pressure
• AML — Abnormalities in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• ACCME — Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
• IMRT — intensity-modulated radiation therapy
• ORL — Optical Return Loss
• GYT — Get Yourself Tested
• MEDICS — Medical Information Computer System
• AMA PCPI — American Medical Association Physician Consortium for Quality Improvement
• MPM — Medical Portfolio Management
• OOE — Out of Energy
• UPIN — Universal Provider Identification Number
• RMANCOVA — repeated measures analysis of covariance
• AAN — Australian Association of Neurologists
• CCS — Command Core System
• FOMA — Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
• DTAB — Drug Testing Advisory Board
• SDBTT — Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust
• MTAA — Medical Technology Association of Australia
• APHDPC — Australian Population Health Development Principal Committee
• POAG — Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
• CMI — Chromosome Mitosis Index
• BCCR — Balanced Complex Chromosome Rearrangement
• NIDCD — National Institutetute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
• VHD — Ventricular Heart Disease
• JE — Japanese Encephalitis
• ANUBIS — A New Universal Biosafety Information System
• DU — Duodenal Ulcer
• BEE — Bio-Environmental Engineer
• DFDBA — demineralized freeze-dried bone allografts
• LOMG — London Obstetric Medicine Group
• ASAT — Aspartate Aminotransferase
• NARI — National Ageing Research Institute
• FMLI — Family And Medical Leave Insurance
• DNPA — Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
• HIB-MENCY-TT — Hib-Meningococcal (Bivalent) Conjugate Vaccine (MenHibrix®)
• REG.N. — Registered Nurse
• AAFB — Acid and Alcohol Fast Bacilli
• MMRP — Mbeya Medical Research Programme
• AMREF — African Medical and Research Foundation
• SHRNA — short hairpin ribonucleic acid
• AOBNP — American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry
• AHPPC — australian health protection principal committee
• OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine (no longer available)
• FABQ — Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire
• DRU — Direct Reporting Units
• MESH — Medical subject headings
• CEA — Carcinoembryonic Antigen
• CTA — Computed Tomographic Angiography
• RIA — Research Institute on Addictions

• NMWC — Nominal Molecular Weight Cutoff
• JBJS — Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
• NHANES I-EFS — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey I Epidemiological Follow-up Study
• PAH — Pulmonary Artery Hypertension
• ASID — Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases
• DMDS — Dimethyl Disulfide
• ACMV — African Cassava Mosaic Virus
• FIPA — Familial Isolated Pituitary Adenoma
• IADAF — Fellow of the International Academy for Dental Advancement
• UMT — Unit of Medical Time
• LVED — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Dimension
• AGTS — Australasian Gene Therapy Society
• GNHR — Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
• SGB — Stellate ganglion blockade
• DMO — Dental Management Organization
• CMR — Comprehensive Medication Review
• SJS — Stevens–Johnson syndrome
• PCCA2 — Progressive Cerebello Cerebral Atrophy type 2
• MAB — Medical Advisory Board
• MTSS — Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
• FHM — Force Health Management
• I&O — input and output (fluid monitoring)
• SN — sinus node
• IDPD — International Day of Persons with Disabilities
• GYTS — Global Youth Tobacco Survey
• CPPD — Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate
• TEO — temporo-occipital (brain area)
• MSSR — Medical Students for Social Responsibility
• SGA — small for gestational age
• BVI — Better Vision Institute
• GF — Gluten Free
• SAPT — Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
• GCSI — Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index
• ACKD — Adult Children with Knitting Disorders
• IMHO — International Medical Health Organization
• LTCSS — Long Term Care Services and Supports
• AEF — Helper Allogeneic Effect Factor
• FAAMA — F The American Academy Of Medical Acupuncture
• ERM — Epiretinal Membrane
• NKFA — No Known Food Allergies
• NBCCEDP — National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
• GBAA — Greater Baltimore Asthma Alliance
• TBWO — Total Body Water
• WCST-64 — Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, 64 card version
• CAPED — Central Areolar Pigment Epithelial Dystrophy
• IRH — Institute for Reproductive Health
• SV — Specialist in Virology
• ASRC — Australian Stuttering Research Centre
• CUS — chronic unpredictable stress
• SBA — Stand By Assistance

• ILADS — International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society
• NICE — National Institute for Clinical Excellence
• CSTP — Clinical Scientist Training Program
• IMWT — Inspiratory Muscle Work Tolerance
• AP — Antero-Posterior
• OCBC — Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Cooperative
• METI — Medical Education Technologies, Inc.
• CCRNP — Center for Cancer Research Nanobiology Program
• SDQ — Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
• DVE — digital vaginal examination
• AMSAC — Air Medical Safety Advisory Council
• BII — Biotechnology Information Institute
• ASPS — Aveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
• LTH — Luteotropic Hormone
• CHLP — Center for HIV Law and Policy
• BIH — Benign Intracranial Hypertension
• VTACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
• DASIS — Drug and Alcohol Services Information System
• ACO — Acyl CoA Oxidase
• HACE — high-altitude cerebral edema
• IADLS — Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
• S.C. — subcutaneous
• MHSACM — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Corporations of Massachusetts
• SL — Slight
• NAPNES — National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service
• MSRDP — Medical Service Research and Development Plan
• MMIHS — Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome
• KEGG — Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes
• ADCAII — Autosomal Dominant Cerebellar Ataxia Type II
• GMRP — Global Medical Relief Program
• AAII — Aristolochic Acid II
• LEB — Life Expectancy at Birth
• AOR — Acridine Orange Reaction
• MRSA — Methicillin-resistant ''Staphylococcus aureus''
• ABP — Amount Of Androgen Binding Protein
• MM — methadone maintenance
• AOT — Acridine Orange Test
• AME — Aminoglycoside Modifying Enzyme
• AMPI — Australian Medical Pioneers Index
• ADMD — Autosomal Dominant Macular Dystrophy
• MMRV — Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella Vaccine
• TAT — thematic apperception test
• KMC — Kasturba Medical College
• SRM — Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes
• SMAT — State Medical Assistance Team
• ICD-O — International Classification of Diseases for Oncology
• AAC — Associations Of Acrocentric Chromosomes
• MAAC — Medical Assistance Advisory Committee
• APSI — anterior-posterior stability index
• ADGP — Australian Divisions of General Practice

• CCFP — Certificant of the College of Family Practice of Canada
• CAMR — Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research
• CCOHS — Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
• ADAM — Disintegrin And Metalloprotease
• NIAID — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
• ASCTS — Australasian Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons
• LGVMA — Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association
• FLMA — Family Leave Medical Act
• SRT — Simple reaction times
• PHLI — Public Health Leadership Institutes
• CNTD — Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases
• SNPHPU — Syndicat National des Pharmaciens Praticiens Hospitaliers et Praticiens Hospitaliers Universitaires
• FCHP — Fallon Community Health Plan
• NCD — noncommunicable diseases
• SHIP — Senior Health Insurance Program
• ADAI — Autosomal Dominant Amelogenesis Imperfecta
• IDSA-EIN — Infectious Diseases Society of America Emerging Infections Network
• CMGM — chronic megakaryocytic granulocytic metaplasia
• RX — Pharmacy
• FNB — Fine Needle Biopsy
• TLIF — Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
• RBRV — Resource-Based Relative Value
• CFMG — California Forensic Medical Group
• CML — cutaneous malignant lymphomas
• ANZAPNM — Australian and New Zealand Association of Physicians in Nuclear Medicine
• VRIT — Virtual Reality Immersion Therapy
• AC — articular cartilage
• AMPI — Amsterdam Pain Management Index
• IGRA — interferon-gamma release assay
• ECCO — European Crohn's & Colitis Organisation
• CEHI — Caribbean Environmental Health Institutetute
• KABB — Kentucky Association of Blood Banks
• CLABSIS — central line–associated bloodstream infections
• HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depressive/Depression Scale
• PVCD — Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction
• OPN — OPeration
• IDET — Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy
• GUSTO — Global Use of Strategies to Open Occluded Coronary Arteries
• LISA — Life Science Austria
• PSC — Program Support Center (US DHHS)
• RPVI — registered physician in vascular interpretation
• FNE — Free Nerve Endings
• MDN — Medical Device Network
• AMCAS — American Medical College Application Service
• CAVHD — continuous arteriovenous hemodiafiltration
• EJOM — European Journal of Oriental Medicine
• VSV — Vesicular Stomatitis Virus
• AAOS — American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• IBUM — International Board of Undersea Medicine
• LEMS — Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

• ECV — Effective Circulating Volume
• PAIN — Pay Attention Inward Now
• ACR — American College of Rheumatology
• SAHM — Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
• KP — Klebsiella pneumoniae
• SCA — Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• ICTV — International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses
• DS — disseminated sclerosis
• SUS — Society of University Surgeons
• AADH — American Academy of Dental Hygiene
• ANGT — Austrian Network for Gene Therapy
• PAHO — Pan American Health Organization
• GFATM — Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
• PDI — Protein Disulfide Isomerase
• ASO — Allele Specific Oligonucleotides
• AAA — American Ambulance Association
• NSU — Nonspecific urethritis
• MHA — Mental Health Association
• ESDA — European Sexual Dysfunction Alliance
• CNRHC — Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Centre
• IVF — in-vitro fertilization technique
• DNC — Dorsal Nerve Cord
• APP — amyloid beta protein precursor
• DMGI — Digital Music Group, Inc.
• PEF — Patient Encounter Form
• AION — Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
• IALT — International Adjuvant Lung Cancer Trial
• EJCN — European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
• BTRR — Biomedical Technology Research Resources
• AEG — anaerobically expressed genes
• MHLT — Minimum Hearing Loss Threshold
• LHON — Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
• D4T — Stavudine
• RRS — Reynolds Risk Score
• AD — Atherogenic Dyslipidemia
• CSANZ — Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
• ASIMS — Aerospace Information Management System
• DBTS — Doctors Back to School
• MDE — Major Depressive Episode
• OICAN — Orthopaedic International Clinical Audit Network
• AMR — Automated Medical Record
• AAOGU — Australian Association of Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasonologists
• ASCOA — Ambulatory Surgery Center Management and Development
• SHRTN — Seniors Health Research Transfer Network
• VCJD — Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
• ALL — Aberration in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
• ASH — Assistant Secretary for Health
• NIHSS — National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
• NEDSS — National Electronic Disease Surveillance System
• MCKT — Medium-chain 3-Ketoacyl-CoA Thiolase

• NIDDK — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
• PCV7 — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (7-valent) (no longer available)
• FNAIT — Fetal and Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
• MPRI — Medical Polymers Research Institute
• ADPHSP — Autosomal Dominant Pure Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
• CONSORT — Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials
• MTMI — Medical Technology Management Institute
• JNCI — Journal of the National Cancer Institute
• NCIC CTG — National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group
• AF — Accumulation in ascitic Fluid
• CGL — Cholinergic Gene Locus
• ASC — Achaete Scute Complex
• DIHTA — Danish Institute for Health Technology Assessment
• MHW — Men's Health Week
• AIMA — American Israeli Medical Association
• FECA — Federal Employee Compensation Act
• SP TAP — lumbar puncture
• STARD — Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies
• FLK — Funny Looking Kid (British doctors humor)
• IICU — Infant Intensive Care Unit
• AUR — Association of University Radiologists
• AER — Albumin Excretion Rate
• FAAAS — Families of Adults Affected by Asperger's Syndrome
• NHSC — National Health Service Corps
• MERS — Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
• NDIC — National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
• NNCA — Navy Nurse Corps Association
• SISI — Short Increment Sensitivity Index
• LCS — Libyan Cardiac Society
• DCIR — dendritic cell immunoreceptor
• BCCLS — Breast Cancer Cell Lines
• ELE — Estimated Life Expectancy
• JE-MB — Inactivated, mouse brain-derived Japanese encephalitis vaccine (JE-Vax®) (no longer available)
• OECI — Organization of European Cancer Institutes
• CNO — College of Nurses of Ontario
• DSRB — Domain Specific Review Board
• AALB — Asthma, Allergy and Lung Biology
• WAPI — Washington Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma Current
• VFN — Verticillium Fusarium and Nematode
• ASVD — Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
• IREB — Institut de Recherches Scientifiques sur les Boissons
• AIMBE — American Institute For Medical and Biological Engineering
• CERCLA — Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (1980, "Superfund")
• BEBOH — British Examining Board in Occupational Hygiene
• ALK — Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase
• VD — volume of distribution
• PCGC — Pediatric Cardiac Genomics Consortium
• AKC — Across 28 American Kennel Club
• DERS — Dose Error Reduction Systems

• AQ — areca quid
• NBCOT — National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
• AA — Alcohol Abuse
• ADNOS — Anxiety Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
• APA — Acid Phosphatase Activity
• BCG — Bacille Calmette-Guérin (Tuberculosis) Vaccine
• MSSU — Medical Short Stay Unit
• NINDS — National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• ANZHSN — Australia and New Zealand Horizon Scanning Network
• HAD — HIV-associated dementia
• ABFII — autonomously replicating sequence binding factor II
• ANAG — Acute Narrow Angle Glaucoma
• AMMI — Multiplicative Interaction
• CAOT — Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
• CHQ — Child Health Questionnaire
• CPHI — Canadian Population Health Initiative
• WAJM — West African Journal of Medicine
• ACES — artificial chromosome expression systems
• ADC — Autosomal Dominant Cataract
• ARMD — adverse reaction to metal debris
• CLL — Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia
• NKUDIC — National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
• LP — Licensed Practitioner
• O&G — Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• CEH — conserved extended haplotype
• BHT — Bucket handle tear
• VFC — Vaccines for Children
• RCC — renal cell cancer
• BMR — Bone Marrow Remission
• ACES — Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
• ARPHPV — Autosomal Recessive Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
• IMAM — Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia
• MAC — Mycobacterium Avium Complex (medicine)
• AC — Autographa californica
• THIC — The Heart Institute for Children
• NIDRR — National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
• ARHRI — Australian Rural Health Research Institute
• DDL — didanosine
• NSQHS — National Safety and Quality Health Service
• AP — Anionic Phospholipid
• CHSP — Center for Health and Social Policy
• WBS — Williams-Beuren Syndrome
• CGIO-C — Clinical Global Impression of Change
• CAF — Chromatid Aberration Frequency
• SHO — Stryker Howmedica Osteonics
• ADD — anterior digit deformity
• POI — Point of Interest
• ADFSP — Autosomal Dominant Familial Spastic Paraplegia
• ASPH — Association of Schools of Public Health's
• FACOG — Fellow American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

• AIOB — American Institute of Oral Biology
• GD — Guide Dogs
• FNHH — First Nations House of Healing
• AFIOH — Air Force Institute for Operational Health
• APSTS — Atypical Proliferative Serous Tumors
• SCN — supra-chiasmatic nucleus
• EMSA — Emergency Medical Services Authority
• ABP — Amiloride Binding Protein
• ANZCTR — Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry
• CICH — Canadian Institute of Child Health
• GCDSS — Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society
• ADCH — Autosomal Dominant Cyclic Hematopoiesis
• FCIM — Federated Council for Internal Medicine
• PMD — Primary Medical Doctor
• ALIP — Abnormally Localized Immature Precursors
• TIENS — Traditional Chinese Medical
• NPIN — National Prevention Information Network
• A&I — Allergy and Immunology
• FTBI — Fractionated Total Body Irradiation
• HDC ABMT — high-dose chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow transplantation
• SRD — sustained rate duration
• VTX — Vitrectomy
• CMLA — Cleveland Medical Library Association
• VAMC — Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• PAP — peroxidase antiperoxidase
• WISQARS — Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System
• ANZPM — Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine
• BCD — Blister Cell Death
• GNG — Go/No-Go
• CKTP — Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
• CAM — Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon (Hirschsprung disease)
• CMRB — Chinese Medicine Registration Board
• VAX — Vaccine
• SDB — Sleep-Disordered Breathing
• HDFP — Hypertension Detection and Follow-Up Program
• PCRP — Prostate Cancer Research Program
• POMA — Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
• FPS — Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society
• DDRP — Drug Demand Reduction Program
• PHII — Public Health Informatics Institute
• ABSCT — Autologous Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
• CHM — Congenital Heart Malformation
• CBR — Computers and Biomedical Research
• CFMNPV — Choristoneura Fumiferana Multinucleocapsid Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• IRCAD — Institut de Recherche contre les Cancers de l'Appareil Digestif
• MILD — Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression
• ATV — Atazanavir
• BPI — Brief Pain Inventory-Short
• PAR — Performance and Accountability Report
• WMY — Word Memory Test

• IPV — inactivated poliovirus vaccine
• B.O. — BODY ODOR
• BH4D — tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
• PLSS — Portable Life Support System
• AM — Adenoma Malignum
• RMAK — Rabbit Muscle Adenylate Kinase
• CAO — Canadian Association of Optometrists
• ADANE — Autosomal Dominant Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy
• DVI — Dengue Virus Infection
• BNML — Brown Norway Myelocytic Leukemia
• CLKS — Colon, Kidneys, Liver, Spleen
• HKD — Hong Kong Diabetes Registry cohort
• FEBR — Fellowship of the Egyptian Board of Diagnostic Radiology.
• ACAT — Acyl Coenzyme Acyltransferase
• ADAS — Alzheimer Deficit Assessment Scale
• TYU — Tyuleniy (virus)
• HDV — Hepatitis Delta Virus
• CANDIS — Child Abuse and Neglect Database Instrument System
• AHIC — American Health Information Community
• NHMA — National Hispanic Medical Association
• ONSD — Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter
• FFFM — Future Faces of Family Medicine
• NMDP — National Marrow Donor Program
• YPLL — years of potential life lost
• SARMS — Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators
• MSHP — Minnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists
• DPEC — District Polio Eradication Committee
• HCT — Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
• NAION — nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
• ARFS — Activation of ADP Ribosylation Factors
• WFOC — Worldwide Forensic Odontology Contacts
• HL7 — Health Level Seven International
• WDAE — Withdrawal Due to Adverse Events
• CRL — rats--crown-rump length
• WELCOA — Wellness Councils of America
• AI — Adequate Intake
• AF — Acentric Fragments
• TDR-TB — totally drug-resistant tuberculosis
• MICC — Multiple Independent Current Control
• DRUDP — Division of Reproductive and Urologic Drug Products
• CNIB — Canadian National Institute for the Blind
• ONH — Optic Nerve Head
• AMD — Allelic Message Display
• RCPS — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
• CNIM — Certified Neuro Interoperative Monitor
• CPCR — Cardio Pulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation
• ADFEVR — Autosomal Dominant Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy
• CCH — Constitutive Centromeric Heterochromatin
• APNA — AgNORs Percentage Nuclear Area
• EJV — External Jugular Vein

• NICE-SUGAR — Normoglycemia in Intensive Care Evaluation-Survival Using Glucose Algorithm Regulation (research trial)
• ACDM — Association for Clinical Data Management
• MPA — Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
• CCE — Clear Cell Ependymoma
• RCSI — Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
• AR — Altered Recognition
• ONCC — Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
• CIEH — Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
• APAAP — Alkaline Phosphatase Antialkaline Phosphatase
• BAAPS — British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• NCMHD — National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities
• ESA — Endocrine Society of Australia
• TY21A — Oral Typhoid Vaccine (live)
• ADSP — Autosomal Dominant Spastic Paraplegia
• PHSP — Prepaid Health Service Plan
• SDP — single donor platelets
• ADHP — Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
• WRVH — World Report on Violence and Health
• NCCAM — National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• TDCS — Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
• EHS — Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome
• DWAB — Development and Welfare Association of the Blind (Andhra Pradesh)
• MEDDAC — Medical Department Activity
• ARPA — Repressor Protein
• NHMRC — National Health And Medical Research Council (Australia)
• DAA — direct-acting antiviral
• POLC — Problem Oriented List of Charges
• SBTF — Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation
• IPSA — Institute for Psychological Study of the Arts
• JIFSAN — Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
• LIG — Ligament
• KRC — Kommission Refraktive Chirurgie
• AF — Abnormal Anchoring Fibrils
• BKPME — Bleached Kraft Pulp Mill Effluent
• MENACWY-CRM — Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine, Quadrivalent (Menveo®)
• SCIPI — Spinal Cord Injury Pain Instrument
• ACOH — Asian Conference of Occupational Health
• AR — Arsenate Reductase
• ENOS — endothelial nitric oxide synthase
• ASD — Acute Stress Disorder
• AMB. — ambulating, ambulatory
• MEMA — Musicians Emergency Medical Association
• CTS2 — Revised Conflict Tactics Scale
• AINP — autoimmune neutropenia
• MMRA — Minnesota Medical Records Act
• HD — Hirschsprung disease
• PABD — Preoperative Autologous Blood Donation
• LRCPS — Lipid Research Clinics Prevalence Study
• AE — Abnormal Eye
• AIGF — Androgen-Induced Growth Factor

• IAAR — International Academy of Advanced Reflexology
• ISMP — Institute for Safe Medication Practices
• AO — Anaplastic oligodendrogliomas
• CKPX — chickenpox
• AGER — Advanced Glycosylation End Receptor
• FHA — Federal Health Architecture
• ASDII — Atrial Septal Defect Type II
• NEAHR — Network Environments for Aboriginal Health Research
• NL&D — normal labor and delivery
• AAV — Antiviral As Virus
• BDCF — Baseline Data Collection Form
• TSANZ — Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand
• STN — Sternberg Memory Search
• FDHS — Florida Digestive Health Specialists
• IOTA — Institut d'Ophtalmologie Tropicale De l'Afrique
• HIPN — Heartland Independent Provider Network
• AI — Angiotensin I
• VVC — VulvoVaginal Candidiasis
• AML — Aggressive Acute Monoblastic Leukemia
• CMRV — Chloroform-Methanol Residue Vaccine
• NDIP — National Dental Inspection Programme
• LVV — Live Virus Vaccine
• DTSP — Diagnostic Technologies and Screening Panel
• PMLE — Polymorphous Light Eruption
• DASH — Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand
• 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")
• ALFA — Automated Laser Fluorescence Analysis
• H — Height
• ANSI HISB — American National Standards Institute's Healthcare Informatics Standards Board
• WRAIR — Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
• EMV — Emergency Medical Vehicle
• PCDC — Primary Care Development Corporation
• ATF — Abdominal Total Fat
• ASSIGN — Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Using SIGN Guidelines
• SPCIC — Small Pathogenic Circulating Immune Complexes
• BHSI — Behavioral Health Services Initiative
• REMEMBER — reducing early mortality and morbidity by empiric tuberculosis treatment
• AG — Anopheles Gambiae
• AHC — Australian Hepatitis Council
• GRADE — Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation
• ADIM — Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association
• HRPO — Human Research Protection Office
• MSAC — Medical Services Advisory Committee
• ICHNR — International Congress of Head and Neck Radiology
• HEME — Hemorrhage Early MRI Evaluation
• CMM — Center for Molecular Medicine
• ADHD — Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• PRHS — Puerto Rico Heart Study
• RMHI — Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute
• WCIM — World Congress of Internal Medicine

• NMHID — National Mental Health Institute on Deafness
• TRACH — tracheostomy
• BIRT — Biomedical Informatics Research Training
• APCS — Antigen Presenting Cells
• NCDA — National Center for Deaf Advocacy
• ACPP — Acyl Carrier Protein
• MAM — Moderate Acute Malnutrition
• AML — Acute Monoblastic Leukemia
• EPB — extensor pollicis brevis
• WANS — World Academy of Nursing Science
• CPT — Cognitive Processing Therapy
• BIOH — British Institute of Occupational Hygienists
• CTTP — Childhood Trauma Treatment Program
• OBS — Operational Biomedical System
• CG — cathepsin G
• ISB — Institut Suisse de Bioinformatique
• NTIAC — Nondestructive Testing Information Analysis Center
• AMIC — Advanced Medical Isotope Corporation
• AMHS — Adrenal Medullary Hyperplasias
• ARI — Adelaide Research & Innovation Pty Ltd.
• RTMS — Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
• GMRP — Georgia Medical Resource Pool
• OGHA — Office of Global Health Affairs
• SAPNA — South Asian Professional Network for Health Awareness
• PDDS — Peoria District Dental Society
• CMU — Couverture Maladie Universelle
• RK — right kidney
• ADHR — Autosomal Dominant Hypophosphatemic Rickets
• MSF — Médicins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
• SBIR — Small Business Innovative Research
• AISRAP — Australian Institute for Suicide Research And Prevention
• I/D — intradermal
• ASP — Affected Sib Pair
• HEENT — Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat
• ACS — Ars Consensus Sequence
• ACCS — Abnormal Chromatin Clumping Syndrome
• SAHS — San Antonio Heart Study
• ICSP — Institut canadien pour la sécurité des patients
• UMLS — Unified Medical Language System
• SMH — Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
• SCDD — Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities
• EMRA — Emergency Medicine Research Associates
• MUCA-1 — Chinese Multi-Provincial Study I
• ANZSN — Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology
• WPW — Wolff-Parkinson-White-Syndrom
• ISTM — Institut Superieur Des Techniques Medicales
• EOLC — end-of-life care
• NHSN — National Healthcare Safety Network
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma Can
• MANTRA-PAF — medical antiarrhythmic treatment or radio frequency ablation in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation trial

• AAE — Adh Adult Enhancer
• UDC — usual diseases of childhood
• ERAD — endoplasmic reticulumassociated degradation
• AF SURVEY — Atrial Fibrillation Survey
• CVA — Cardiovascular accident ("stroke")
• CLI — Central Lymphatic Irradiation
• OLTCA — Ontario Long Term Care Association
• CHIT — Center for Health Information Technology
• CERI — Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute
• CDTB — Cytolethal Distending Toxin B
• BME — Benign Myoclonic Epilepsies
• CMPA — Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
• ANAM — Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics
• CAD — Carotid Artery Disease
• IVPT — Institute of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
• AGBG — Androgen-Glucocorticoid-Binding Globulin
• AAL — Automated Anatomical Labeling
• BRET — Biomedical Research Education & Training
• RACGP — Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners
• COTH — Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems
• AUL — Acute Unclassifiable Leukemia
• PPCM — Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
• MPPCF — millions of particles per cubic foot (air)
• OIAP — Oklahoma Infants Assistance Program
• P.R. — rectally (per rectum [ Lat.])
• NVP — Nevirapine
• VAR — Varicella vaccine
• ARES — Amide Response Elements
• NHAMCS — National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
• NFLT — Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness
• CDF — Chromosomal DNA Fingerprinting
• TPOAB — Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
• IOFB — Intra-ocular foreign body
• PPH — portopulmonary hypertension
• LTBI — Latent Tuberculosis Infection
• JGN — Journal of Gerontological Nursing
• CR. NN. — cranial nerves
• MERP — Medical Emergency Response Plan
• IAPH — International Association of Pure Hypnoanalysts
• CCIWA — Critical Care Institute of Western Australia
• PANAS — Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scale
• NCS — Nurse Call System
• CCL — Cell Cycle Length
• RSVI — respiratory syncytial viral infection(s)
• SMND — Sporadic Motor Neuron Disease
• NIHS — National Institute of Health Sciences, Japan
• AOMA — Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin
• PTCA — Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
• DC(S) — dendritic cell(s)
• AMLC — Alkali Myosin Light Chains

• ARFS — AUTOSOMAL RARE FRAGILE SITES
• MECP — Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program
• PREP — Pre-exposure prophylaxis
• MIR — Medical Inspection Room
• FFAS — Free Fatty Acids
• DTRS — deep tendon reflexes
• BXD — B6 x D2
• AFP — Amplified Fragments Pools
• WRMSD — Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
• RIMC — Region I Medical Center
• OHF — Occupational Health Facility
• APASS — Anesthesia Pre-Admit Screening Service
• AC — Anaplastic Carcinoma
• MSSD — Medical Staff Services Department
• BMP-2 — Bone Morphogenetic Protein type 2
• AE — Alclofenac Epoxide
• CMHA — Canadian Mental Health Association
• COFM — Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine
• DA — dermatitis artefacta
• PEVN — periventricular nucleus
• CBLP — Chronic Back and Leg Pain
• AS — Ambras Syndrome
• MNBF — Magnocellular Basal Forebrain
• SACI — San Antonio Cancer Institute
• PCHW — Positive Changes Hypnosis Westchester
• SAMS — Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences
• BOOF — Bronchiolitis ObliteransOrganizing Pneumonia
• GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphatic Tissue
• NAPVI — National Association for Parents of Children with Visually Impairments
• ASUM — Australian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine
• ALRG — ALLERGY RESEARCH GROUP, INC.
• LMSS — Liverpool Medical Students Society
• ISMH — International Society of Medical Hydrology and Climatology
• EUSUHM — European Union for School and University Health and Medicine
• QOLID — Quality of Life Instruments Database
• CEC — Communications Etudes Corporelles
• CEHI — Caribbean Environmental Health Institute
• AGD — Argyrophilic Grain Dementia
• 0 — Not Present OR No abnormality
• ACCS — Activity Of Adenoid Cystic Carcinomas
• FMRIB — Functional MRI of the Brain
• WNV — West Nile Virus
• CPEN — Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
• IUSTI — International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections
• IDV — indinavir
• PRHHP — Puerto Rico Heart Health Program
• MSOF — Multiple system organ failure
• RDI — Respiratory Distress Index
• ACC — Abnormal Chromatin Clumping
• AANI — Allergy Asthma Network India

• SLP — SLEEPINESS SCALE
• ANNL — Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
• ANCAHRD — Australian National Council on AIDS, Hepatitis C and Related Diseases
• ITPC — International Treatment Preparedness Coalition
• FV — fever virus
• CDS — Clinical Decision Support
• AHSE — American Society for Healthcare Engineering
• RIFLE — Risk, injury, failure, loss, end-stage (renal)
• ZN — Ziehl-Neelsen
• AREA — Amplicon Restriction Endonuclease Analysis
• AMC — Aerospace Medicine Council
• SVG — Saphenous Vein Grafts
• MTRP — Medical Training Review Panel
• AAAT — Adult Adolescent Alcohol Treatment
• PVCS — premature ventricular contractions
• MDAO — Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
• ANP — Activate Natriuretic Peptide
• BAPM — British Association of Perinatal Medicine
• HZV — Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine (formerly called ZOS)
• IACA — International Academy of Chiropractic Acupuncture
• EMSVO — Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator
• MNN — Medical News Network
• WIBR — Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research
• SOH — Safety and Occupational Health
• ARA — Australian Rheumatology Association
• CSEMSI — Connecticut Society of Emergency Medical Services Instructors
• ACKD — Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease
• ASHS — Abnormal Sperm Heads
• TEN — Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• OSHC — Overseas Student Health Cover
• NWHC — National Wildlife Health Center
• S-J — Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• AGEPC — Acetyl Glyceryl Ether Phosphoryl Choline
• BCVI — blunt carotid and vertebral artery injury
• MSSA — Medical Service Study Areas
• SBP — spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
• NCC — National Certification Corporation
• NIUSR — National Institute for Urban Search and Rescue
• ABPB — Androgen Binding Protein Beta
• DHQP — Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion
• APCS — Serum Amyloid P Component
• CMMT — Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics
• KD — Knee-Disarticulation
• AMP — Antigenic Membrane Protein
• CDLE — Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
• UME — Unusual Mortality Event
• COSC — Combat and Operational Stress Control
• ACK — Ancestral Carnivore Karyotype
• CSHS — Centre For Strategic Health Studies
• NWHIC — National Women's Health Information Center

• CWP — coal worker's pneumoconiosis
• BHM — Bulletin for the History of Medicine
• BCLS — Biomechanical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• HAPE — High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
• CPHI — Center for Public Health Informatics
• ISTAR — Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research
• MSIPC — Michigan Society for Infection Prevention & Control
• AAR — Age of Adiposity Rebound
• PTA — Persistent Truncus Arteriosus
• JOINTS — Joining Organizations in Tackling SSIs
• MDRT — multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
• CL — Corpora lutea
• HADES — High Altitude Dong Enlargement Syndrome
• AAF — Amino Acetyl Fluorene
• PT. — patient
• ACES — Active Community Environments
• PCORI — Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
• BCIA — Biomedical Clinical Instrumentation Association
• NRI — Net Reclassification Improvement
• ASGMA — Australian Society for Geriatric Medicine Association
• DNAP — DOCTOR of NURSING ANESTHESIA PRACTICE
• C-7 — seventh cervical vertebrum
• UPP — University of Pittsburgh Physicians
• AAHIVM — The American Academy of HIV Medicine
• ISH — in-situ hybridization
• MDI — Manic Depressive Illness
• ASGO — Australian Society of Gynaecological Oncologists
• EGG — electroglottography
• IMJ — International Medical Journal
• PSMI — Patch Slice Microincubator
• CMMB — Catholic Medical Mission Board
• DNBI — Disease and Nonbattle Injury
• 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.
• PAAD — Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled
• GSC — Glasgow Coma Score
• SLF — Single Live Fetus
• ARAS — Alberta Reappraising AIDS Society
• UBMD — University at Buffalo Medical Doctor
• LRLT — Living Related Liver Transplantation
• ABCSG — Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group
• PFFD — Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency
• CPSI — Canadian Patient Safety Institute
• USANZ — Urological Society of Australia & New Zealand
• NDR — National Diabetes Registry
• PID — primary immune deficiencies
• ROBMS — Radiation Oncology Benefit Management Companies
• ISIS — Institute of Science in Society
• OR PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (7-valent) (no longer available)
• MDCA — Medical Device Companies Analysis
• FUS — Focused Ultrasound Surgery

• = — Equivalent to
• JECFA — Joint (FAO/WHO) Expert Committee on Food Additives
• CCW — cataract and curly whiskers
• IPSB — inappropriate patient sexual behavior
• CDAD — C. difficile-associated diarrhea
• MERRF — Myoclonic epilepsy with ragged-red fibers (MERRF)
• ADNSHL — Autosomal Dominant Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
• RC — Root Canal
• ASD — Angiogenic Squamous Dysplasia
• BART — Balloon Analogue Risk Task
• TA — applanation tonometry
• DMQRP — Division of Mammography Quality and Radiation Programs
• AI — Avian Influenza
• WSMI — World Self-Medication Industry
• ACD — Acampomelic Campomelic Dysostosis
• GRVE — Groundnut Rosette Virus from East Africa
• ISQ — in status quo (Lat.: no change)
• LSS — Life Support System
• AR — Androgen Resistance
• IPBS — Isotopes in the Physical and Biomedical Sciences
• NRCPR — National Registry of CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
• MHAT — Mental Health Advisory Team (US Army)
• ANZHMG — Australian and New Zealand Hyperbaric Medicine Group
• ATPIII — Adult Treatment Panel III
• SOP — Standard Operating Procedure
• CDHA — Capital District Health Authority (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)
• EPODE — Ensemble, Prévenons l’Obésité Des Enfants (France)
• AN — Arm Number
• MHIP — Maryland Health Insurance Plan
• ITHA — Inter Tribal Health Authority
• GAMC — General Assistance Medical Care
• NLIC — National Lead Information Center
• WR — Wasserman reaction (syphilis test)
• RCBP — Rural Carrier Benefit Plan
• AD — Advanced Disease
• BMP — Biological and Medical Physics
• EPSTD — Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
• APRIL — Acidic Protein Rich in Leucine
• SFARI — Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
• QALY — quality-adjusted life years
• FTMO — fever of too many origins
• ARI — Autosomal Recessive Ichthyosis
• VF — Visual Function
• USPH — United States Public Health
• AMLRS — Auditory Middle Latency Responses
• AAI — Aa Aristolochic Acid I
• DDNC — Digestive Disease National Coalition
• APL — Activity Phosphatase Leukocyte
• VSCR — Vienna School of Clinical Research
• CDGE — Constant Denaturant Gradient Electrophoresis

• EHR(S) — electronic health record(s)
• NIOH — National Institute of Occupational Health
• JCERT — Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
• ARO — Autosomal Recessive Osteopetrosis
• SASOP — South African Society of Psychiatrists
• GIST — Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumor
• NVVRS — National Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Study
• WCHQ — Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality
• MPHI — Michigan Public Health Institute
• AIFS — Australian Institute of Family Studies
• IDDT — Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust
• RCFR — Rey Complex Figure Recall
• LMR — Left medial rectus (of eye)
• AE(S) — adverse event(s)
• ASA — Australasian Sonographers Association
• CHERE — Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
• MSNE — Myoclonic Status in Nonprogressive Epilepsy
• KMAP — Kansas Medical Assistance Program
• RDDT — Rapid Dip Drug Test
• USAIPH — United States Army Institute of Public Health
• ESOT — European Society for Organ Transplantation
• ALB — Alkaline Lysis Buffer
• MUMPS — Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-Programming System
• NLR(S) — NOD-like receptor(s)
• EBCR — Evidence-Based Case Report
• IOSM — Institute of Safety Management
• COG — Council of Governments's
• PN — Pneumonia
• YWHS — Young Women's Health Summit
• HEK — Human Embryonic Kidney
• CMHI — Cook-Medley Hostility Inventory
• FBJ — Freight Business Journal
• IAPAC — International Association of Physicians for AIDS Care
• AME — Advanced Medical Equipment
• CANCORS — Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance study
• AN — Ala Nigra
• CBF — Chromatid Break Frequency
• MH — Medical Hold
• FODI — Federation of Operative Dentistry of India
• TEM — Traumatic Event Management
• OHSU — Oregon Health & Science University
• ADPCA — Autosomal Dominant Pure Cerebellar Ataxia
• IKLT — Institute of Kidney Lifescience Technologies
• SCFHS — Saudi Commission for Health Specialities
• CALLA — Common Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Antiserum
• LTD — Long-Term Depression
• RA — Right Arm
• IAMA — Iranian American Medical Association
• MSL — Medical Science Liaison
• DRMC — Desert Regional Medical Center

• TGA — Therapeutic Goods Administration
• CLR(S) — C-type lectin-like receptor(s)
• SER — Society for Epidemiologic Research
• OAS — Office of Applied Studies
• ORR — Office of Refugee Resettlement
• AN — Anterior Neuroectoderm
• UITN — Urinary Incontinence Treatment Network
• AGMKC — African Green Monkey Kidney Cell
• AML — Aberrations in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• LMBF — Laminar Microvascular Blood Flow
• ROM — Right Otitis Media
• SSTAR — Society for Sex Therapy and Research
• SDFC — San Diego Fertility Center
• BCC — basal cell cancer
• AFP — Analytes Alpha Feto Protein
• QPU — Quarterly Provider Update
• AMERSA — Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse
• ACC — Anterior Cingulate
• BSLE — Bullous Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• DSDRS — Diabetes-Specific Dementia Risk Score
• PTBT — Physical Therapy Brain Trust
• PE — prolonged exposure
• AMAS — Austrian Moderate Altitude Study
• ARMD — Autosomal Recessive Muscular Dystrophies
• CARES — Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival
• AAF — Acetyl Amino Fluorene
• IMEI — International Medical Education Institute
• PBRS — Pediatric Behavior Rating Scale
• NHANES I — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey I, 1971-1975
• DPSI — dynamic postural stability index
• PBI — plasma-protein-bound iodine
• ACC — Apoptotic Chromatin Condensation
• WRMC — Western Regional Medical Command
• MANSI — Maternal and Newborn Survival Initiative
• ACIC — Adenomas Containing Invasive Carcinoma
• PDEP — Pediatric Diabetes Education Portal
• DAT — Delivered at Terminal
• CCT — Cellular Cycle Time
• ASAR — Alouatta Seniculus Arctoidea
• EPM — Elevated Plus Maze
• CBST — Canalicular Bile Salt Transporter
• AML — Abnormal Acute Myeloid Leukemias
• LPAP — Local Pharmacy Assistance Program
• AD — Anaphase Delay
• BEIN — Beacon Evidence and Innovation Network
• MANTIS — Manual Alternative And Natural Therapy Index System
• PHI — penetrating head injury
• SMART — Subconscious Motivation And Accelerated Reprogramming Techniques
• AMD — Adult Macular Degeneration
• IRVAN — Idiopathic Retinal Vasculitis, Aneurysms, and Neuroretinitis

• AP — Acceptor Proteins
• DESG — Diabetes Education Study Group
• AHPRA — Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• ABH — Ateles Belzebuth Hybridus
• PRA — Physician's Recognition Award
• TSK — Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia
• NCCT — National Center for Competency Testing
• ITCH — Itching
• VNC — Ventral Nerve Cord
• AR — Activation Ratio
• AO — Monoamine Oxidase (Inhibitors)
• APA — Administrative Procedures Act
• EDP — emotionally disturbed person, (Refrence what medical source? /Ye Ed, fmf 09/20/2013:
• ASR — Ammoniacal Silver Reaction
• NSA — Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
• BRB — Biomedical Research Building
• UNPA — United Neurodiagnostic Professionals of America
• RIC — Ritual Infant Circumcision
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell
• HOP — Home Oxygen Program
• ACIM — Academy of Comprehensive Integrated Medicine
• PHS — Physician's Health Study
• MC2B — Medical Contact To Balloon time
• MHRI — Miami Heart Research Institute
• AN — Agnors Number
• MDPI — Molecular Diversity Preservation International
• NACO — National Association of Counties
• CHI — Congenital Hydrocephalus Internus
• DMLS — Direct Metal Laser Sintering
• HIID — Haemophilus Influenzae Invasive Disease
• MT — Medical Technology
• MERPS — Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans
• FDS — fetal death syndrome
• NINE — National Institute of Nutritional Education
• HMOT — Home Medical Oxygen Therapy
• CPIP — Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan
• THAS — Telephone Health Advisory Service
• CRRI — Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship
• CAPS — Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services
• AFLPS — Anonymous Fragment Length Polymorphisms
• DDS — Doctor of Dental Science/Surgery
• PEOC — Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption
• ARPANSA — Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
• ISMS — Illinois State Medical Society
• CDFS — chromosome division figures
• DENV — Dengue virus
• PAVN — paraventricular nucleus
• PUMC — Peking Union Medical College (China)
• AMD — Adult-Onset Macular Degeneration
• ACMD — Atypical Chronic Myelocytic Disorder

• PHCG — Publicis Healthcare Communications Group
• EAC — exercise-associated collapse
• MROE — Medical Rules of Eligibility
• LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Or Transgender
• PADIS — Poison and Drug Information Service
• AA — allyl alcohol
• IHIS — Integrated Health Interview Series
• AKS — Experimental Automated Karyotyping System
• N.S. — nervous system
• CAP — Community Action Program
• NIHO — Normalized Index of Hemolysis for Oxygenators
• ALSS — Attack Latency Scores
• MR — Measles-rubella Vaccine
• MILD — Mnemonic Induced Lucid Dreaming
• CFS — congenital fibrosis syndromes
• AGIS — Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study
• RSCL — Rotterdam symptoms checklist
• CVM — Cardiovascular and Metabolism
• MFM — Massage Fisiotherapy And Medical
• FNSI — femoral neck stress injury
• OBMT — Outpatient-Based Medical Team
• DTR — deep tendon reflex(es)
• CIME — Centre for Innovation in Medical Education
• ELSA — Ethical, Legal and Social Aspects
• ART — Anti-Retroviral Treatment
• ATDN — AIDS Treatment Data Network
• LBV — Low Biological Value
• DEPR — Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research
• CASAC — Credential for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors
• EORS — European Orthopaedic Research Society
• EPT — Expedited Partner Therapy
• AMLS — Acute Myeloid Leukemias
• ASH — Abnormal Sperm Heads
• AOA — ataxia with oculomotor apraxia
• AIMPAC — Alzheimer's Impact Movement Political Action Committee
• PSTD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• HBOC — Haemophilus b Oligosaccharide Conjugate (Hib) Vaccine (no longer available)
• CARIM — CArdiovascular Research Institute Maastricht
• NOSF — No Other Significant Findings
• P.V. — vaginally (per vaginam) [ Lat.]
• GWCO — Great Western Council of Optometry (Helena, MT)
• ARVS — antiretroviral drugs
• CEBP — Centre of Evidence-Based Physiotherapy
• SOHF — Swiss Medical Society for Occupational Health in Health Care Facilities
• ABL — The Avian Blastic Leukemia
• OBMT — Office Based Medical Team
• IOLS — Intraocular Cataract Lenses
• IBS-C — irritable bowel syndrome with constipation
• AGM — Additional Genetical Material
• TDN — Total Dietary Nutrition

• VV. — veins
• CHOIR — Correction of Hemoglobin and Outcomes in Renal Insufficiency (study)
• IEID — Institute of Epidemology and Infectious Diseases
• CAR — Claim Adjustment Reason
• DTWP — Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and whole-cell pertussis vaccine, pediatric formulation (no longer available)
• ARLI — Autosomal Recessive Lamellar Ichthyosis
• SJ — supinator jerk
• IEED — Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder
• BASICS — Basic Support for Institutionalizing Child Survival
• UNITAR — United Nations Institute of Training and Research
• YHC — Youth Health Conference
• AE — Above elbow (transhumoral)
• DARTS — Diabetes Audit and Research in Tayside Scotland
• TREAT — Trial to Reduce Cardiovascular Events with Aranesp Therapy
• MEPP — Miosis Enophthalmos Ptosis Protrusion
• ADF — Allelic Deletion Fingerprinting
• IR(S) — incidence rate(s)
• ICCD â