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AAOX3
— awake, alert and oriented to date, place and person
C & C
— command and control
C/W
— Consistent With
AIDS
— Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (see also SIDS and HIV)
BTS
— Bradycardia-tachycardia Syndrome
AF
— Atrial Fibrillation
AA
— Ascorbic Acid
AM
— Amplitude Modulation
AD
— Atopic Dermatitis
C & A
— child & adolescent
C & B
— Choose and Book
CABADAS
— Prevention of Coronary Artery Bypass graft occlusion by Aspirin, Dipyridamole, & Acenocoumarol/phenprocoumon Study
ACLS
— Advanced Cardiac Life Support
C/I
— clinical indicators
A&E XX
— Accident and Emergency
BO
— bowel open
BHS
— Beck Hopelessness Scale
ASA
— Acetylsalicylic Acid
AFO
— Ankle-Foot Orthosis
BST
— Blood Serologic Test
BARD XX
— Behaviour, Aims, Room, Dialogue
CAOX4
— conscious, alert/awake and orientated to person, place, time and recent events
C1-7
— cervical vertebrae 1 to 7
ANA
— Antinuclear Antibody
BAROCCO
— Balloon Angioplasty vs ROtacs for total Chronic Coronary Occlusion trial
CDU
— Clinical Decision Unit
BARDDS
— Buenos Aires Registry for Drug Delivery Stents
BAPHYSMED
— British Association of Physical Medicine
BCHD
— Bachelor of Dental Surgery
ALT
— Alanine Transaminase
BOS
— Base of Support
BOD
— Biological Oxygen Demand
AD
— autistic disorder
BMS
— Bachelor of Medical Science
ALP
— Alkaline Phosphatase
AIMS
— Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale
ACD
— Acid-Citrate-Dextrose
AMPS
— Assessment of Motor and Process Skills
CAB
— Change Advisory Board
ADCC
— Antibody-Dependent Cell-Mediated Cytotoxicity
AFE
— Amniotic Fluid Embolism
APHA
— American Public Health Association
ACAD
— Academy
CGD
— Chronic Granulomatous Disease
ARG
— Arginine
AEC
— Absolute Eosinophil Count
ALC
— Absolute Lymphocyte Count
ATP
— Authority To Proceed
AD
— Alzheimer's Disease
BIA
— Business Impact Analysis
ALD
— Approximate Lethal Dose
CAG
— Coronary Angiography
AAO
— American Academy of Osteopathy
AAS
— Australian Association of Surgeons
AAGBI
— Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland
ASIT
— Association of Surgeons in Training
ADP
— Adenosine Diphosphate (RN 58-64-0)
CCA
— Common Carotid Artery
CCE
— Comprehensive Clinical Examination
AFIB
— Atrial Fibrillation Investigation with Bidisomide
ABHI
— Association of British Healthcare Industries
BAS
— British Andrology Society
ART
— Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
AIN
— Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
CDC
— Child Development Centre
ACF
— Aberrant crypt foci
BHS
— Bachelor of Health Science
AGE
— Acute Gastroenteritis
AB
— Antibody
AKI
— Acute Kidney Injury
ABP
— Ambulatory Blood Pressure
ABP
— American Board of Pediatrics
AAA
— American Academy of Audiology
CD
— Celiac Disease
APM
— Association for Project Management
CFH
— Complement Factor H
BEN
— Balkan endemic nephropathy
BAP
— Bacterial Alkaline Phosphatase
AME
— Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess
BSDH
— Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
CFT
— Complement-fixation Test
ALI
— Acute Lung Injury
AIS
— Adenocarcinoma in Situ
ACB
— antibody-coated bacteria
BRS
— Brown Recluse Spider
AK
— Above Knee
BCP
— Basal Cell Papilloma
CAC
— Coronary Artery Calcification
AGE
— Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
BPC
— British Pharmaceutical Codex
CG
— Complementation Group
CE
— Cholesterol Ester
ACA
— Acrodermatitis Chronica Atrophicans
ABS
— acute bacterial sinusitis
BASC
— Bachelor of Applied Science
BBBW
— big black beautiful woman
ADC
— Adult Day Care
AC
— Anterior Chamber
BSE
— Breast Self-Examination
ASB
— Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
CD
— Conduct Disorder
ACC
— Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
APH
— Antepartum Haemorrhage
APC
— Antigen-Presenting Cell
ACC
— Ambulatory Care Center
ADV
— Average Daily Volume
AD
— Autosomal Dominant
BRN
— Bulk Richardson Number
CG
— Chorionic Gonadotropin
ANCA
— Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody
ANP
— Advanced Nurse Practitioner
ALA
— Alanine
BBS
— Berg Balance Scale
CAM
— Cell Adhesion Molecule
CG
— Ciliary Ganglion
AO
— Acridine Orange
AAA
— Aromatic Amino Acid
ABP
— American Board of Pathology
AAA
— American Allergy Association
AT
— Air Temperature
CAL
— Clinical attachment level
APL
— Altered Peptide Ligand
ABS
— Acute Brain Syndrome
BCG
— Bromcresol Green
ADI
— Autosomal Dominant Ichthyosis
ABP
— Antigen-Binding Protein
ACP
— Area Contingency Plan
CAH
— Care At Home
AML
— Acute Myeloid Leukemia
CD
— Chemical Dependency
ABS
— Abdominal Surgery
ASAP
— Atypical Small Acinar Proliferation
CCHF
— Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
ACEI
— Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
AAO
— Age At Onset
CAK
— Cell Adhesion Kinase
CDU
— Cardiac Diagnostic Unit
AED
— Antiepileptic Drug
ACA
— Anticardiolipin Antibody
BSR
— Basal Skin Resistance
CFN
— Certified Forensic Nurse
ABH
— Association of Behavioral Healthcare
CATS
— Comparative Anchor Tagged Sequence
ASCT
— Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation
CES
— Cat Eye Syndrome
ADG
— Ambulatory Diagnostic Group
BU
— Bethesda Unit
AAA
— Aminoadipic Acid
APLS
— Antiphospholipid Syndrome
CD
— Coeliac Disease
BMS
— Bare Metal Stent
AED
— Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
ALF
— Acute Liver Failure
AMHP
— Approved Mental Health Professional
ACIP
— Asymptomatic Cardiac Ischemia Pilot Study
ABE
— Acute Bacterial Endocarditis
CC
— City Council
BC
— Blood Culture
BASC
— Blood pressure in Acute Stroke Collaboration
BBP
— Blood-Borne Pathogen
BWS
— Beached Whale Syndrome
CGG CA
— caffeic acid
CCSC
— Canadian Cardiovascular Society Classification
CAB
— Cambridge Apraxia Battery
CFS
— Cancer Family Syndrome
CAA
— Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
BRDPI
— Biomedical Research and Development Price Index
BCS
— British Cardiac Society
CD
— cortical dysplasia
ALI
— Adult Learning Inspectorate
AD
— Autonomic dysreflexia
ACIT
— Asymptomatic Cardiac Ischemia Trial
CE
— ciliary epithelium
CCT
— Certificate of Completion of Training
BCIS
— British Cardiovascular Intervention Society
ACD
— Absolute Claudication Distance
AHF
— Acute Hissy Fit
CAR
— Cell Adhesion Regulator
BGS
— blood group substance
BO
— bowels opened
ASIM
— American Society of Internal Medicine
BC
— Business Continuity
ABCD
— Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillation
AUR
— Acute Urinary Retention
AGM
— African green monkey
BLS
— Blood And Lymphatic System
ACF
— Association of Charitable Foundations
CDSL
— Commission on Dietary Supplement Labels
ASTRO-PU
— Age, Sex, and Temporary Resident Originated Prescribing Unit
ABC
— aneurysmal bone cyst
AI
— Aromatase Inhibitor
ABC
— Acalculous Biliary Colic
BHAT
— Abbreviation for:
BT
— Blood Type
BS
— blood smear
CASH
— Cardiac Arrest Study Hamburg
BSS
— Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation
BP
— Binding Protein
ACD-CPR
— Active compression-decompression cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CDC
— Collecting duct carcinoma
BNS
— Bladder Neck Suspension
CES
— Central Excitatory State
AHA
— Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia
AOT
— Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour
CC
— chest compressions only
CCR
— Complete Cytogenetic Response
CDO
— Chief Dental Officer
BDA
— Biotinylated Dextran Amine
CHAOS
— Cambridge Heart Antioxidant Study
CAA
— Congenital Aural Atresia
ATU
— Ambulatory Treatment Unit
CD
— Cardiac Disease
CC
— corpus callosum
CCA
— Current Cost Accounting
AIRA
— American International Reiki Association Inc.
ACB
— asymptomatic carotid bruit
CC
— Carney complex
BPR
— Blood Pressure Recorder
AHP
— Accountable Health Plan
CAN
— Claim Account Number
CF
— Clastogenic factor
AI
— apoptotic index
CBS
— classic Bartter syndrome
ACLS
— Acrocallosal Syndrome
AI
— Amelogenesis imperfecta
CBS
— Chronic Brain Syndrome
ADV
— Advocate
BC
— blast crisis
AHP
— American Home Products Corporation
CC
— Cervical Cancer
AIT
— Auditory Integrated Training
BAC
— Beneficiary Advisory Committee
AD
— axiodistal
CATS
— Cognitive Activation Theory of Stress
CAN
— Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy
ACP
— Asymptomatic Cardiac Ischemia Pilot Study
CC
— Common Cold
AMRC
— Association of Medical Research Charities
CCA
— Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly
AI
— allelic imbalance
BBV
— beat-to-beat variation
ABS
— Admitting Blood Sugar
CCA
— Calcium Channel Antagonist
BC
— Blood Count
BPS
— Behavioral Pain Scale
ADC
— Average Daily Census
BSCCP
— British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology
APL
— Antiphospholipid
AM
— Alveolar Macrophage
BC
— Burkholderia cepacia
BT
— Bluetongue
CD
— Canavan disease
AMP
— Ampicillin
ASC
— Australian Society of Cytology
CD
— cytosine deaminase
ACBS
— Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances
AICD
— apoptosis/activation-induced cell death
CD
— Conjugated dienes
AI
— Adiposity Index
CAF
— Chronic allograft failure
APM
— Affected Pedigree Member
AS
— Antisense
BF
— bentonite flocculation test
CAS
— Clinical Asthma Score
BCP
— Basic Calcium Phosphate
AHG
— Anti-Human Globulin
AM
— Acral Melanoma
AAAS
— alacrima-achalasia-addisonian syndrome, see Triple A syndrome
AVE
— Aortic Valve Echocardiogram
CD
— Cone Degeneration
CCF
— Chronic cardiac failure
BPSMC
— Blood Pressure Study In Mexican Children
APHA
— Australian Private Hospitals Association
ALC
— Alcohol
AC
— Assist Control (ventilation)
BPC
— Behavior Problem Checklist
ASW
— Approved Social Worker
AT
— Autologous Transplantation
AO
— Acid Output
ACEVO
— Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations
APC
— Anterior polar cataract
CFS
— Cancer Fatigue Scale
BDENTSCI
— bachelor of dental science
CEPOD
— Confidential Enquiry into Perioperative Deaths
CCRISP
— Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient
AHP
— Alternative Health Plans
CAN
— Child Abuse and Neglect
APL
— abductor pollicis longus muscle
ADQ
— Average Daily Quantity
CDU
— Complete Dependence Unit
AI
— Aortic Incompetence
ACD
— Allergic Contact Dermatitis
AUR
— Association of University Radiologists
AC
— Acceleration
ADI
— Atlantodental interval
AMP
— Acid Mucopolysaccharide
CCF
— Cardiolipin Complement Fixation
ASC
— Autoimmune Sclerosing Cholangitis
CAR
— Cardiac Ablation Registry
CDA
— Chenodeoxycholic Acid
BAT
— Blunt Abdominal Trauma
ADP
— Advance Planning Document
AKA/AKA
— above-the-knee amputation
ABP
— Avidin-biotin Peroxidase
BWS
— battered woman syndrome
BASRAT
— British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers
AT
— angiotensin II
CE
— Chief Executive
BC
— Bowel Care
BINHEX
— short for: BINary HEXadecimal
CC
— Condensed chromatin
BP
— Benefit Period
ADE
— antibody-dependent enhancement Immunology
AMP
— Asset Management Plan
ART
— Assisted Reproduction Technique
BC
— Branhamella catarrhalis
CDER
— Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (United States Food and Drug Administration)
BCBV
— Better Care Better Value
CF
— Cardiac Failure
CAF
— Caffeine
AIN
— Acute Interstitial Nephritis
ADT
— Adenosine Triphosphate
CC
— Cardiac Cycle
ACCENT I
— A Crohn’s disease Clinical trial Evaluating ifliximab in a New long-term Treatment regimen
CANTAB
— CAmbridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery
BTS
— Blue Toe Syndrome
AD
— Adult
BEST
— bedside evaluation and screening test (aphasia)
ACRP
— Association of Clinical Research Professionals, formerly Associates in Clinical Pharmacology (ACP)
ACC
— Anodal Closure Contraction
AFLD
— Alcoholic fatty liver disease (alcoholic steatohepatitis)
ANH
— artificial nutrition and hydration
ADC
— Automatic Data Capture
CABA
— Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus
CBA
— Cost/Benefit Analysis
CAC
— Certified Alcohol Counselor
CASE
— Cognitive Assessment Scale for the Elderly
C2H5OH
— Drunk–due to an excess of ethanol (C2H5OH)
ACF
— Anterior Cervical Fusion
BSI
— Bloodstream Infection
BET
— back electron transfer
CAB
— Coronary Artery Bypass
BS
— Bedside
ABP
— Actin-Binding Protein
BU
— Bodansky Unit
BRN
— Board of Registered Nursing
AD
— Above Diaphragm
CAG
— Chronic Atrophic Gastritis
BIR
— British Institute of Radiology
CABE
— Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
AMP
— Amputation
BCA
— Breast Cancer Action
AOC
— Administrator on Call
AC
— Absorption Coefficient
CE
— Cardiac Enlargement
ACB
— Association of Clinical Biochemists
BBT
— Big Beautiful Teen
CF
— Cardiac Fibroblast
ALM
— Acral lentiginous melanoma
AT
— Atrial Tachycardia
CAG
— Carcinogen Assessment Group
ACA
— Anterior Cerebral Artery
CDHN
— Community Development and Health Network
ABP
— Amount Of Androgen Binding Protein
BICU
— burn intensive care unit (Burn centre)
AHP
— allied health professional
BLM
— Bilayer Lipid Membrane
ABM
— autologous bone marrow
ACS
— Absorbable Collagen Sponge
BI-RADS
— Breast Imaging Reporting & Data Systems
CBS
— Current Beneficiary Survey
AMT
— Alpha-Methyltryptamine
AODP
— Association of Operating Department Practitioners (formerly BAODA:Association of Operating Department Assistants)
APLS
— Advanced Paediatric Life Support
ASA
— Atrial Septal Aneurysm
ACAS
— Adaptive Cluster Analysis System
AT
— Ataxia-Telangiectasia
ACD
— Anterior Chamber Depth
BIM
— British Institute of Management
CE
— Capsule Endoscopy
BIS
— body image scale
AEF
— auditory-evoked field
CG
— Clinical Governance
A&D
— Alcohol & Drugs
ADR
— Adriamycin
AIL
— Acute Infectious Lymphocytosis
BIP
— Bismuth Iodoform Paraffin
CFS
— Cell-free supernatant
CCP
— Coordinated Care Plans
ACHR
— Acetylcholine Receptor
BPS
— biophysical profile score
BV
— Binocular Vision
ARC
— AIDS-related complexes
BSH
— British Society for Haematology
CALT
— conjunctiva-associated lymphoid tissue in the eye
AFB
— Aortofemoral Bypass
BDS
— Blessed Dementia Scale
AVE
— Advertising Value Equivalent
CDA
— Canadian Dental Association
CE
— Cataract Extraction
CAMHS
— Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
AFPP
— Apparent Fronto Parallel Plane
CESR
— Certificate of Eligibility of Specialist Registration
ACR
— Albumin/Creatinine Ratio
BATA
— Blood and Transplant Authority, formally, the NHS Blood and Transplant Authority
BAT
— behavioural avoidance test
APD
— Avoidant Personality Disorder
AD
— adrenaline
AOB
— Accessory Olfactory Bulb
CEF
— Community Empowerment Fund
CERA
— Capital Expenditure from Revenue Account
ABM
— Acute Bacterial Meningitis
ALB
— Albuterol
CFI
— cardiac function index
AMS
— Advanced Medical Systems, Inc.
CCST XX
— Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training
AT
— Ambient Temperature
AIBSE
— acute idiopathic blind spot enlargement
AIOPI
— Association of Information Officers in the Pharmaceutical Industry
CD
— Cluster Designation antigen
ALC
— alcoholic
ADD
— Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency
ACS
— Acute Chest Syndrome
ARC
— Annual Report on Carcinogens
ALK
— Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase
BT
— Blood Transfusion
A&O
— alert and orientated
AEDET
— Achieving Excellence Design Evaluation Toolkit
AS
— Asbestos Survey
CBD
— Closed Bag Drainage
ALOS
— Actinomyces-like organisms
ABS
— Amniotic Band Syndrome
ASBO XX
— adhesive small bowel obstruction
AM
— Adhesion Molecule
ADC
— Apparent Diffusion Coefficient
ABC
— absolute blast count
CAT
— Catalase
ACB
— Albumin Cobalt Binding
CD
— Controlled Drug
ANH
— Atrial Natriuretic Hormone
ACF
— Acute Care Facility
BO
— Body Odour
ALCOA
— Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate (ALCOA)
BCS
— Budd-Chiari Syndrome
AML
— Abnormalities in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
ABG
— Autogenous Bone Graft
BAP
— Blood Agar Plate
CE
— crude extract
BLM
— Bleomycin
AIED
— Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease
APM
— Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine
ARCP
— Annual Review of Competence Progression
ACD
— Australasian College of Dermatologists
CDA
— Canadian Dermatology Association
ARIF
— Aggressive Research Intelligence Facility
AID
— Automatic Implantable Defibrillator
CCF
— Carotid-Cavernous Fistula
CE
— converting enzyme
ASME
— Association for the Study of Medical Education
AMI
— Association of Medical Illustrators
ADEAR
— Alzheimer's Disease Education And Referral Center
ABS
— American Back Society
ADCAD
— autosomal dominant coronary artery disease
CHAI
— Commission for Healthcare Audit and Improvement (Healthcare Commission)
ABC
— Airway Breathing And Circulation
CCA
— Cervical Cancer
ACD
— Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia
CAN NEED MORE FROM ALL ACRONYM
— child abuse & neglect
BVACOP
— Best Value Accounting Code of Practice
CDS
— Controlled Drug Substance
BPT
— Best Practicable Technology
AMT
— Abbreviated Mental Test
BPRS-C
— Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale-Children
AQ
— Aphasia Quotient
BMRC
— British Medical Research Council
APD
— automatic peritoneal dialysis
BIS
— Business Intelligence System
APD
— acquired perforating dermatosis
C&B
— Choose and Book
BCC
— Birmingham City Council
CG
— Caregiver
ADSW
— Association of Directors of Social Work
AHF
— Acute Hepatic Failure
AGER
— Advanced Glycosylation End Product-Specific Receptor
APIR
— Assessment Planning Implementation and Review
CAPAS
— Cutting Balloon Angioplasty vs Plain Old Balloon Angioplasty Randomised Study in Type B/C Lesions
BSI
— Brief Symptom Inventory Psychology
AQS
— Air Quality Standard
BDS
— British Driving Society
APC
— Atrial Premature Contraction
CD
— Conserved Domain
APH
— Acid Phosphatase
CAB
— Complete Androgen Blockade
ASGBI
— Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland
BAS
— biologically active substances
ADD
— adenosine deaminase gene
ABS
— Adult Basic Skills
BT
— Break Through
ACDM
— Association of Clinical Data Management
ACM
— Arnold Chiari Malformation
AIS
— Anterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome
AICD
— Automatic Internal Cardiac Defibrillator
ACH
— ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone
AIN
— American Institute of Nutrition
BCA
— Breast Cancer Awareness
AMU
— Acute Medical Unit
ACL
— Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
AD
— Anaerobic Digestion
CARE COMMITTEE
— Clinical Audit Research and Effectiveness Committee
APSE
— Association for Public Service Excellence
AM
— Age-Matched
CAM
— Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation
BP
— Bench Press
ASD
— Acute Stress Disorder
ABN
— Aseptic Bone Necrosis
BGA
— Brilliant Green Agar
BS
— Bureau of Standards
A/O
— Alert and orientated
CCT
— Compulsory Competitive Tendering
CCT
— Critical Care Technician
APM
— apical plasma membrane
ARM
— Association of Radical Midwives
ABM
— adjusted body mass
AT
— Adenine-Thymine
APC
— Absolute Phagocyte Count
CDM
— Chronic Disease Management
A4C
— Agenda for Change
ACE
— Acetaminophen
BCS
— Battered Child Syndrome
AM
— Aviation Medicine
ADT
— agar diffusion test
AS
— Ascorbic Acid
AGREE XX
— Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation in Europe
BLAT
— BLAST-Like Alignment Tool (BLAT) Molecular biology
BSS
— Balanced Saline Solution
BASHH
— British Association for Sexual Health and HIV
BR
— British Rail
ANH
— acute normovolaemic haemodilution
AMBRI
— Atraumatic multidirectional frequently Bilateral, responds to Rehabilitation and rarely requires an Inferior capsular shift.
ACE
— Acute Care for the Elderly
ACBS
— Asymptomatic Cervical Bruit Study
AHCPA
— Association of Health Centre and Practice Administrators
BAN
— Bachelor of Arts in Nursing
ATTRACT XX
— Ask Trip To Rapidly Alleviate Confused Thoughts
BCC
— bedside communication controller
AI
— Asymmetry Index
BT
— Borderline Tuberculoid
CGRDU
— Clinical Governance Research and Development Unit
ASSIST
— Association for Information Management & Technology Staff in the NHS
AAST
— American Association for Surgery of Trauma
CCA
— Circumflex Coronary Artery
ACG
— Accelerator Globulin
CE
— Carotid endarterectomy
AAO
— American Academy of Otolaryngology
ADASS
— Association of Directors of Adult Social Services
ARVAC
— Association for Research in the Voluntary and Community Sector
ACM
— Alveolar Capillary Membrane
ACOST
— Advisory Committee on Science and Technology
AL
— Alcohol
ACH
— allergic contact hypersensitivity
BME
— detergent/beta-mercaptoethanol
CCE
— Clear Cell Ependymoma
BFU
— burst-forming unit
CHAI
— Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection (Healthcare Commission)
ADROIT XX
— Adverse Drug Reactions Online Information Tracking
ATP
— ambient temperature and pressure
BGM
— blood glucose monitoring
CD
— Canine Distemper
CD
— Civil Defence
BMER
— Black Minority Ethnic and Refugee
ACG
— Angle Closure Glaucoma
CAT
— Card agglutination test
AMP
— Aerospace Medicine Primary course
CCA
— Cervical Cancer Action
CCBST
— Certificate of Completion of Basic Surgical Training, now BST
ACG
— Ambulatory Care Group
ACTS
— Auditory Comprehension Test for Sentences
ADS
— acute death syndrome
CC
— cytochrome C
BASW
— British Association of Social Workers
ACTOBAT
— Australasian Clinical Trial Of Betamethasone And Thyroid-releasing-hormone for prevention of neonatal respiratory disease
ABM
— alveolar basement membrane
BPR
— Blood Pressure Response
AICU XX
— Adult Intensive Care Unit
A&C
— Administrative & Clerical
CCN
— Critical Care Nursing
CBSA
— Commissioning Business Support Agency, now Health Commissioning Service–HCS
BCE
— Benign Childhood Epilepsy
BP
— Bathroom Privileges
BIORES
— biological and biomedical sciences research
ASC
— Action for Sick Children
ACAD
— Azithromycin in Coronary Artery Disease
BSMHFT
— Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust
CDM
— Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy
ACS
— Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
CAMH
— Child and Adolescent Mental Health
ACRA
— acetylcholine receptor antibody
ACIE
— Association of Charity Independent Examiners
BRS
— Bibliographic Retrieval Services, Inc.
BDA
— British Deaf Association
BMBS XX
— Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery
BT
— Brachytherapy
APM
— Anterior Papillary Muscle
CAM
— Chorioallantoic Membrane
BAME
— Black Asian and Minority Ethnic
BT
— Blalock-Taussig Shunt
BLC
— blood lead concentration
CCR
— creatinine clearance rate
BMR
— Baseline Monitoring Report
BET
— blood exchange transfusion
CD
— Chagas' disease
BAEM
— British Association for Emergency Medicine
ABIU
— Acute Brain Injury Unit
CAS
— Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society
CBRN
— Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear
ACTR
— activin receptor
A/R
— alcohol-related
BDS
— Blackfan-Diamond Syndrome
ACAS
— Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study
BES
— Balanced Electrolyte Solution
ACL
— adjective checklist Psychology
BRHS XX
— British Regional Heart Study
AHHRM
— Association of Healthcare Human Resource Management
ADSU
— Automatic Distress Signal Unit
BMS
— Bureau of Medical Services
ARSAC
— Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee
AFCR
— American Federation for Clinical Research
AHC
— Association of Healthcare Communicators
CCN
— Community Care Network
ARC
— absolute reticulocyte count
C/EBP
— CCAAT/enhancer binding protein
AAS
— Aneurysm of Atrial Septum
AFOM
— Australasian Faculty of Occupational Medicine
CCTR
— Cochrane Controlled Trials Register
CD
— Convulsive Disorder
CAA
— Comprehensive Area Assessment
ACH
— Achalasia
ADG
— average daily weight gain
BST ROTATION
— Basic Surgical Training rotation
BMS
— Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
CARAT
— Coronary Angioplasty and Rotablator Atherectomy Trial
BP
— Bullous Pemphigoid
BPT
— Best Practicable Treatment
AHP
— Assistant House Physician
ACE
— Acute Coronary Event
ADT
— Alternate Day Therapy
BRAP
— burst of rapid atrial pacing
CAMP
— Continuous Air Monitoring Program
ACM
— Acute Cerebrospinal Meningitis
AGM
— Absorbent Gelling Material
ABN
— Acute Bacterial Nephritis
BIR
— Baculoviral IAP Repeat
BGM
— bedside glucose monitoring
ACME
— Alliance for Continuing Medical Education
ACR
— Association for Conflict Resolution
CD
— cell death
AOC
— area over the curve
BRCP
— breast cancer resistance protein
CAB
— Choose and Book
ACRE
— Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment Public health
ACAD
— Atherosclerotic carotid artery disease
ACA
— adrenal cortex autoantibodies
BT
— Breath Test
BILCS
— Birmingham Integrated Language and Communication Service
ACHC
— Association of Community Health Councils
AEC
— Anion-exchange chromatography
AFOM
— Association of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine
CAN
— Common Account Number
ADE
— Adverse Drug Effect
CEEU
— Clinical Effectiveness and Evaluation Unit (of the Royal College of Physicians)
ALARM
— Association of Litigation and Risk Managers
AD
— Addison's Disease
BMEDSCI XX
— Bachelor of Medical Science
BAOT
— British Association of Occupational Therapists
ACH
— Achondroplasia
ACM
— acetaminophen (US for paracetamol)
BR
— biochemical response
ACGT
— Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing
AFS
— Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
BHDV
— BCNU, hydroxyurea, dacarbazine, vincristine, a chemotherapy regimen
BDA
— British Dyslexia Association
BCS
— Breast Cancer Screening
APHI
— Association of Public Health Inspectors
ABG
— abnormal blood gas
AF-F
— Atrial Fibrillation-Flutter
CEN
— Certificate for Emergency Nursing
AO
— Atlanto-Occipital
CD
— contact dermatitis
AC
— Acetyl
CE
— Cumulative Exposure Model
AT
— Agglutination Test
CFR
— Coronary Flow Reserve
ABC
— alternative birth centre
BWS
— body-weight-support
C & R
— control and restraint
BCVP-BLEO
— BCNU, cyclophosphamide, vinblastine, procarbazine, bleomycin, a chemotherapy regimen.
AAA
— Alacrimia-achalasia-addisonianism
CCG
— Children's Cancer Group
ALPH
— Alkaline Phosphatase
ABC
— Absolute Bone Conduction
AAACM
— All age all cause mortality
BNS
— bladder neck stenosis
CD
— choline deficiency
BSS
— Basic Surgical Skills
CARE
— Clinical Audit and Research Evidence
CADO
— Chief Administrative Dental Officer
A&R
— Alert and responsive
CAXBE
— Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
ALA
— Association of Local Authorities
CE
— carbohydrate-electrolyte
BCH
— Basal Cell Hyperplasia
BRITE SVG
— Beta Radiation to Reduce In-Stent Restenosis of Saphenous Vein Graft
AVE
— Abstinence Violation Effect
CEE
— contrast-enhanced echocardiography
AIN
— Anterior Interosseous Nerve
CCRN
— Comprehensive Clinical Research Network
CFS
— Children and Family Services
ARM
— Age-Related Maculopathy
ART
— Acoustic Reflex Threshold
ACL
— Allen cognitive levels test Psychology
AFS
— Acid Fast Stain
BCA
— Blue Cross Association
CANO
— Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology
ADI
— Acne Disability Index
CDDS
— Council of Deans of Dental Schools
BASH
— British Association for the Study of Headache
BMEDBIOL XX
— Bachelor of Medical Biology
APD
— average percentage deviation
BARD
— Bard Memotherm Carotid Stent for Carotid Artery Stenosis
BONP
— bleomycin, Oncovin, Natulan (procarbazine), prednisolone
ADI
— Allowable Daily Intake
ACL
— Automated Coagulation Laboratory
CEN
— Community Empowerment Network
ACP
— Alternate Complement Pathway
CBA
— cranial base angle
ASA
— Anterior Spinal Artery
CGG
— cooperative agreement
AHA
— anti-heart antibody
BEPS
— Belgian Eminase Prehospital Study
ASD
— Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
BNRT
— Birmingham Neuro Rehabilitation Team
AA
— acute appendicitis
CAP
— Council on Alcohol Policy
BIMM
— British Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine
BCC
— Benign Cellular Changes
ACS
— Acetyl CoA Synthase
ASPIRE XX
— Action on Secondary Prevention by Intervention to Reduce Events
CG
— Chromogranin
CCCG
— Cochrane Colorectal Cancer Group
CD
— Carbon Dioxide
CEAC
— Clinical Education and Assessment Center
CAFCASS
— Children And Family Court Advisory Support Service
AI
— Ambulation Index
AECB
— Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis (chronic bronchitis)
AI
— Adequate Intake
BESS
— brain edema severity score
BRCS
— British Red Cross Society
ACP
— Anterior Cervical Plate
ART
— Atrial reentrant tachycardia
ACM
— Adriamycin, Cyclophosphamide, Methotrexate
ACC
— Agenesis of Corpus Callosum
ALS
— Acute Lateral Sclerosis
BV
— bee venom
ARC
— Arthritis Rehabilitation Center
CDC
— Central Data Control
CDA
— Ciliary Dyskinesia Activity
AMT
— American Medical Technologists
AMEE
— Association for Medical Education in Europe
AD
— Alcohol Dependence
AI
— Anti-Inflammatory
BASSAC
— British Association of Settlements and Social Action Centres
CFT
— Certified Family Therapist
AAS
— Anterior Atlantoaxial Subluxation
ADNS
— Assistant Director of Nursing Services
BCA
— Balloon Catheter Angioplasty
AMS
— Army Medical Services
ABP
— American Board of Periodontology
BILD
— British Institute for Learning Disabilities
BSPC
— Birmingham and Solihull Perinatal Cluster Group
BDPA
— Bureau of Drug Policy and Administration (China)
AFPP
— Association for Perioperative Practice
ABS
— Adaptive Behaviour Scale
AML
— Abnormal Acute Myeloid Leukemias
ASBO
— Anti-social behaviour order (ASBO)
CHAOS
— Can't Handle Another Overwhelming Situation
AD
— Affective Disorder
ACP
— American College of Psychiatrists
BCHC
— Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust
BCHS
— Bureau of Community Health Services
ACB
— American Council of the Blind
BS
— Brain Stem
AD
— Addictive Disease
AOC
— Advanced Ovarian Cancer
AM
— Amoxicillin
AD
— Adult Obesity And Diabetes
AMT
— Anxiety Management Training
CFH
— Council on Family Health
ALB
— Arms Length Body
CDS
— chemical (drug) delivery system
AD
— Anxiety Disorder
CEA
— cost-effectiveness analysis
ALAC
— Artificial Limb and Appliance Centre, now the DSC–Disabilities Service Centre
AHC
— acute haemorrhagic conjunctivitis
ASBAH
— Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
ASC
— Anterior Subcapsular Cataract
AHS
— anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome
ABS
— acid-base status
ACTAF
— Association of Community Trusts and Foundations
BACOP
— bleomycin, Adriamycin-doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, Oncovin–vincristine, prednisone (BACOP)
CABRI
— Coronary Angioplasty versus Bypass Revascularization Investigation
BSA
— Bowel Sounds Active
AMI
— Academy of Molecular Imaging
CARE
— Clinical Assessment of the Reliability of the Examination
BCE
— Bone Collagen Equivalent
CG
— Collagen Gel
AVMA
— Action for the Victims of Medical Accidents
ALE
— active life expectancy
CCT XX
— calcitonin
ATP
— Association for Transpersonal Psychology
AMI
— Australian Medical Index
BAFM
— British Association of Forensic Medicine
BHA
— Bachelor of Hospital Administration
CAN
— Community Action Network
BIS
— Barratt Impulsivity Scale
AOP
— Association of Optometrists
AOT
— Association of Occupational Therapists
BHWP
— Birmingham Health and Well-being Partnership
AO
— age of onset
CFR
— Complement Fixation Reaction
AFWG
— Allocation Formula Working Group–of the UK Home Office
AML
— Aberrations in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
BRING UP
— Beta-blockers In patients with congestive heart failure Guided Use in clinical Practice
BT
— body temperature
ACD
— actinomycin D
BHS
— Bogalusa Heart Study
AOMRC
— Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
AM
— Ante Meridiem (before noon)
CDO
— chronic duodenal obstruction
CAC
— Clinical Advisory Committee
BMR
— Bone Marrow Remission
AAA
— American Academy of Allergy
APD
— antipsychotic drug
AHF
— American Health Foundation
CAP
— Chronic Alcoholic Pancreatitis
CAK
— cultured autologous keratinocytes
AAO
— American Association of Ophthalmology
BNA
— British Nursing Association
AFP
— Antifreeze Protein
AOT
— Assertive Outreach Team
ACHCEW
— Association of Community Health Councils in England & Wales (obsolete)
CC
— calcium carbonate
ACR
— abdominal compression reaction
ASAP
— Areawide Stroke Awareness Program
BGA
— Blood Group Antigens
AICLA
— Accidents Ischemiques Cerebraux Lies a l’Atherosclerose
AID
— American Instructors of the Deaf
AD
— After Discharge
CE
— coronary events
CCE
— Centre for Clinical Effectiveness
BHS
— beta-haemolytic streptococci
AC
— ammonium chloride
APH
— Association of Public Health
AML
— Aneuploidy in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
ASA
— Ambulance Service Association
CCT
— Carpal Compression Test
CAS
— calcified aortic stenosis
AA
— ascending aorta
AAP
— Alanyl aminopeptidase, ANPEP, EC 3.4.11.2 (CD13)
BST
— Basic Surgical Training
CHAIN
— Contact, Help, Advice, and Information Network
CASH
— Consensus Action on Salt and Health
CAS
— carotid angioplasty and stenting
ALAS
— Artificial Limb and Appliance Service
AAA
— Annual Accountability Agreement
BIA
— Bioelectrical Impedence Analysis
CBS
— Colloidal Bismuth Subcitrate
ALKM
— anti-liver-kidney microsomal antibody
BR
— British
BEHAF
— British Ethnic Health Awareness Foundation (Manchester, UK)
ADCU
— Anti-Drugs Co-ordination Unit
ART
— Androgen replacement therapy
AFS
— Action for Sustainability
BCG
— Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (bCG)
ASCT
— American Society for Cytotechnology
BAP
— British Association for Psychopharmacology
ACS
— Acute Compartment Syndrome
CHAOS
— chief has arrived on the scene
CG
— comparative genomics
CAP
— Capitation
BAP
— bone specific alkaline phosphatase
ASC
— Ascorbic acid
AMAS
— Anti-Malignin Antibody in Serum
ARHAI
— Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections
CATS
— Captopril And Thrombolysis Study
BCDDP
— Breast Cancer Detection Demonstration Project
ASPFA
— Asylum Seekers and People From Abroad
CCN
— County Councils Network
AMP
— Aerospace Medicine Primary
APD
— Advanced Professional Development
ACE
— American College of Epidemiology
AI
— Angiotensin I
BARRICADE
— Barrier Approach to Restenosis–Restrict Intima to Curtail ADverse Events
BCA
— Basic Credit Approval
AAS
— anteroposterior atlantoaxial subluxation
CESDI
— Confidential Enquiry into Stillbirths and Deaths in Infancy
ADS
— adult day services
CAA
— Coronary Artery Aneurysm
BATS
— busted all to shit (this appeared in a list of medical slang; don’t shoot the messenger); a polite alternative is “train wreck”.
BSS
— Buffered Saline Solution
AMU
— Army Medical Unit
CAFI–EUROPEAN
— CAFI–European Carotid Angioplasty Free of Emboli Trial–European
CAK
— CDK-activating kinase (cyclin-dependent kinase)
BAP
— Brachial Artery Pressure
BEST ICD
— Beta-blocker Strategy plus Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
CAL
— cafe-au-lait
BASCD
— British Association for the Study of Community Dentistry
ADR
— acquired drug resistance
BIS
— Brain Injury Society
ANHSO
— Association of National Health Service Officers
CDRP
— Clinical Database Research Program
BCATS
— Birmingham Care Assessment and Treatment Service
BMCIS
— Building Maintenance Cost Information System
CC
— Cholangiocarcinoma
ALAK
— adherent lymphokine-activated killer cells. See Lymphokine-activated killer cells
AOB
— Acetone on Breath
CC
— creatinine clearance
BLM
— bimolecular lipid membrane
CE
— Constant Error
BBS
— Brown Bowel Syndrome
CAA
— complete androgen ablation
CG
— chronic glomerulonephritis
AL
— adductor longus
ALA
— American Laryngological Association
ABS
— Amniotic Band Sequence
APD
— Adult Polycystic Disease
BHS
— Basic Health Services
CEEHST
— Certificate of Eligibility for Entry into Higher Specialist Training
AD
— Antidepressant Drug
BDA
— British Dietetic Association
AAS
— AIDS Attitude Scale amino acid sequence
AEF
— atrial ejection fraction
BCSH
— British Committee for Standards in Haematology
BCF
— Beta-cell function
BVPP
— Best Value Performance Plan
BRESUS
— British hospital RESUScitation study
BCVP
— BCNU, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, prednisone, a chemotherapy regimen
AILA
— angioimmunoblastic lymphadenopathy
ADS
— Attribution Data Set
CD
— collecting duct
BCOP
— BCNU, cyclophosphamide, Oncovin-vincristine, prednisone, a chemotherapy regimen
AHA
— anti-histone antibody
ACR
— L'Association canadienne des radiologistes
CFISSA
— Centrally Funded Initiatives and Services and Special Allocations
AI
— Anchorage-Independent
CCF
— Council on Children & Families
AA
— Anaplastic Anaemia
BOAS
— Bank of America Study
BREATHE
— Bosentan Randomised Trial of Endothelin Antagonist Therapy
AC
— Acid
AKA
— American Kinesiotherapy Association
CHAOS
— common hierarchical access object system
CATS
— Canadian American Ticlopidine Study
AOP
— aortic blood pressure
ADR
— Ataxia-Deafness-Retardation Syndrome
CE
— clinical examination
BSA
— Brief Scale for Anxiety
ACE
— Alternative Care for the Elderly
CHAI
— continuous hepatic artery infusion
BOPAM
— bleomycin, Oncovin, prednisone, Adriamycin, mechlorethamine, MTX
BREATHE
— Base Rest Rate Elevation for Sleep Apnea Therapy
BSA
— British Society of Audiology
BAUS
— British Association of Urological Surgeons
CAS
— Canadian AIDS Society
CBD
— cortical bone density
CAPD
— chronic adult periodontal disease
AHS
— Ammon's horn sclerosis
AAS
— abdominal aortic surgery
CEA
— Cultured Epidermal Autograft
AECD
— Automatic external cardioverter-defibrillator (automated external defibrillator)
ASA
— American Society of Andrology
ABI
— ankle/brachial blood pressure index
BLOSS
— Beta-Blocker Length of Stay Study
CFI
— Chemotactic Factor Inactivator
ACAD
— Asymptomatic coronary artery disease
CAEF
— Clinical Audit and Effectiveness Forum
BU
— blood units
CFT
— constant-frequency train
CCTR
— common clinical term reference
BMIS
— British Medical Informatics Society
AAS
— Associate Applied Science
AOP
— anaemia of prematurity
BHD
— Breath-Hold Divers
CEFET
— Central England Forum for European Training
ARM
— Anorectal Manometry
ALF
— Alveolar lining fluid
CDS
— Community Dental Service
ANDPB
— advisory non-departmental public body (quango)
ALOS
— average length of service
CAN
— Cord Around Neck
CDX
— Community Development Exchange
AQH
— Association for Quality in Healthcare
CAB
— Consumer Advisory Board
BP
— Basic Protein
ABN
— ablation nephropathy
ACA
— Anterior Communicating Artery
ARSH
— Association of Royal Society of Health
AGMETS
— Advisory Group on Medical & Dental Education, Training and Staffing
BLEO-MOPP
— bleomycin, nitrogen mustard, Oncovin, procarbazine, prednisone, a chemotherapy regimen.
CEN
— European Committee for Standardisation
ABC
— Aberrant Behaviour Checklist
BIP
— Biparietal diameter
BBV
— Blood-borne Virus
BSTC
— Basic Surgical Training Course
ACR
— acute cellular rejection
BRAINS
— Biochemical Research And INformation Study
BRS
— body restraint system
BODMA
— British Oncology Data Managers Association
CE
— cold exposure
ASCT
— Asylum Seeker Co-ordination Team
CES
— Compulsive Eating Scale
AD
— atopic diseases
CC
— Chronic Cough
CERES
— Consumers for Ethics in Research
ARPEO
— autosomal recessive progressive external ophthalmoplegia
BP
— Bed Pan
ADI
— Alzheimer's Disease International
BRH
— Bacteriorhodopsin
AEF
— Allogenic Effect Factor
ACP
— antegrade cerebral perfusion
ARC
— Accreditation Review Council
BSPED
— British Society for Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
ADCS
— Army Dental Care System
ACIG
— Academy of Medical Royal Colleges Information Group
AI
— acute ileus
ADEA
— Age Discrimination in Employment Act 1967
APH
— Aphasia
BFGHS
— British Forces Germany Health Service
CC
— Collagenous colitis
CF
— contractile force
AAMI
— as Age-Associated Memory Impairment
CAP
— Cell Attachment Protein
CALL
— common acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
CGST
— Clinical Governance Support Team
AWD
— alive with (recurrent and/or metastatic) disease
BHS
— Breath-Holding Spells
BCA
— Breast Cancer Antigen
AMA
— antithyroid microsomal antibody
BEMP
— bleomycin, Eldisine, mitomycin, platinol, a chemotherapy regimen
CCBT
— Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
ARG
— Academic Review Group
AML
— After Acute Myeloid Leukemia
CE
— chick embryo
AUDGP
— Association of University Departments of General Practice
CCE
— Completed Consultant Episode
AD
— autoimmune disease
CAP
— cost alocation procedure
CD
— Corneal Dystrophy
CE
— Cumulative Exposure
APO
— Autonomous Provider Organisation
AAA
— Ambulance Association of America
CFR
— Chronic Renal Failure
AO
— antisense oligonucleotide
BACUP
— British Association of Cancer United Patients
BCAP
— BCNU, cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin-doxorubicin, prednisone
ALK
— activin-like kinase
AHF
— Acute Heart Failure
CDM
— Comprehensive Data Management
ALPHA
— Access to Learning for the Public Health Agenda
BWS
— Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
BMR
— body mass reduction
ADC
— Adrenal cortex
ADCS
— Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study
CD
— Cyclodextrin
BV
— biventricular
ATMD
— Association of Trust Medical Directors
AHS
— Aboriginal Health Services
ACE
— acute contrast enema
ADN
— Associate Director of Nursing
AAS
— Abuse Assessment Screen
BGA
— blood group antigen
AWD
— absolute walking distance
APL
— Anterior Pulmonary Leaflet
AM
— Amplitude Modulate
CAF
— Chromatid Aberration Frequency
CDM
— Climatological Dispersion Model
CEMD
— Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths
BSVP
— Better Services for Vulnerable People
CCSR
— Cross Cutting Spending Review
BS
— Bartter syndrome
AURE
— Alliance of UK Health Regulators on Europe
CD
— cigarettes/day
BCDR
— business continuity and disaster recovery
BMAAS
— Birmingham Memory Assessment & Advisory Service
BUS
— Bartholin's, urethral, Skene's (glands)
APROP
— Action for the Proper Regulation of Private Hospitals
AD
— auris dextra–right ear
CD
— Cytoplasmic Domain (immunology)
ADP
— assistant director of pathology
BU
— blood urea
AAS
— Aortic Arch Syndrome
CFPS
— Centre for Public Scrutiny
BSAD
— British Sports Association for the Disabled
AC
— Abdominal Compression
AEF
— aorto-enteric fistula
BNED
— Biochemical no evidence of disease
AO
— Abdominal Obesity
AAA
— automated amino acid analysis
AIM
— Annals of Internal Medicine
CANOIC
— unit of dental activity
CEAC
— Clinical and Excellence Awards Committee (Northern Ireland)
ACP
— autoimmune chronic pancreatitis
ADE
— arrhythmogenic dose of epinephrine
AME
— arcuate nucleus-median eminence
CDU
— Child Development Unit
BAO
— basilar artery occlusion
BR
— Balbiani ring
AHS
— Alien Hand Syndrome
CDC
— Clostridium difficile colitis
BCSP
— Bavarian Cholesterol Screening Project
ADR
— Artificial Disc Replacement
BR
— Bilirubin
AML
— Affected by Acute Myeloid Leukemia
ADMS
— analysis of disorders of masticatory system
ACS
— adenoma-carcinoma sequence
CESH
— National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide (by people with mental illness)
BSR
— bowel sounds regular
CBS
— Coronary Bypass Surgery
ABPS
— actin-binding proteins
ADR
— Acute Drug Reaction
BIRD
— Bolus vs Infusion Rescupase Development
BDA
— balloon dilation angioplasty
AHP
— Abnormal Head Posture
AMRC
— Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
AMQ
— American Medical Qualification
BEAC
— BCNU, etoposide, ara-C, cyclophosphamide, a chemotherapy regimen
BWIS
— Baltimore Washington Infant Study (BWIS)
BEP
— BRAIN EVOKED POTENTIAL
CD
— conduction defects
AC
— ante cibum–before meals
ACP
— Advanced Care Planning
AFPM
— Associate of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine
ADD
— Acceptable Daily Dose
AM
— Academic Medicine
APO
— apomorphine hydrochloride
AD
— Acute Dermatomyositis
CGG
— cortisone acetate
CBT
— cognitive bias test
BR
— Biological Response
AAS
— allergic Aspergillus sinusitis
ACD
— Anterior Cervical Discectomy
CAB
— chronic asthmatic bronchitis
CGG
— Cancer Genetics Group
CAA
— chronic aplastic anaemia
BS
— blood samples
CFT
— Complex Figure Test
CFI
— Complement Fixation Inhibition
APHR
— Annual Public Health Report
BRS
— baroreceptor reflex sensitivity
CAFS
— Canadian Atrial Fibrillation Study
AITIA
— Aspirin in Transient Ischemic Attacks
CAMS
— Cabin Air Management System
BAHS
— Boston Area Health Study
BCA
— bladder cancer
APC
— alternative pathway of complement (activation)
ADC
— analogue-to-digital computer
APO
— adverse pregnancy outcomes
CGG
— contact area Orthopaedics
BLS
— Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome
AI
— Allergy and Immunology
AML
— Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia
CC
— coronary care unit
CAA
— congophilic amyloid angiopathy
BCAVE
— bleomycin, CCNU, Adriamycin-doxorubicin, Velban
BMSA
— British Medical Students Association
ALPH
— Access to Learning for the Public Health
BVAP
— BCNU, vincristine, Adriamycin-doxorubicin, prednisone
BAVIP
— bleomycin, Adriamycin-doxorubicin, vinblastine, imidazole carboxamide, prednisone, a chemotherapy regimen
CCN
— chronic cyclosporine nephropathy
BRAC
— basic rest-activity cycle
AMT
— Aminomethyltransferase
CERTUNMED (RN)
— Certificate of Underwater Medicine (Royal Navy)
ASMC
— Arthritis Self-Management Course
CGG
— coarctation of the aorta
BCF
— Breast Cyst Fluid
AVG
— autogenous vein graft
CC
— cerebral cortex
CCETSW
— Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work (abolished October 2001)
AME
— acceptable maximum effort
AHS
— acute HIV syndrome
ADE
— Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
AO
— adverse outcome
BGA
— blood gas analysis
AAMS
— Association of Air Medical Services (US)
BCF
— Basophil Chemotactic Factor
ACM
— Assessment and Care Management
AS
— Asbestos
BARI
— Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation/Intervention
BNI
— Beneficiary Notices Initiative
CGG
— chromic acid
ADT
— antigen detection test
AD
— Addict
BR
— British Railways
CCEPP
— Cochrane Collaboration on Effective Professional Practice
ACA
— adenylyl cyclase aggregation protein
AIS
— androgen-insensitivity syndrome
BHS
— British Hip Society
CFT
— Calculated free testosterone
AM
— Amygdala
BST
— Bacteriuria Screening Test
ADC
— Affective Disorders Clinic
CAC
— Chronic acalculous cholecystitis
AI
— Axonal injury
CAP
— Calcium phosphate particles
BOPF
— Basic Oxygen Process Furnace
ALPHA
— Agenda for Leadership in Programs for Healthcare Accreditation (obsolete)
ACES
— adverse clinical events
ADS
— antidiuretic substance (ADH)
BOMP
— blomycin, Oncovin, Matulane® (procarbazine), prednisone
AO
— Accountable Officer
AQ
— Attribution Questionnaire
BAMM
— British Association of Medical Managers
CDX
— Caudal-related homeobox
AWD
— Acute Watery Diarrhoea
CAB
— Chromogranin A and B
AIT
— Anterior Inferotemporal
CE
— coefficient of error
CDS
— Compliance Data System (US EPA Air Database)
BWHFT
— Birmingham Women’s Hospital Foundation Trust
AOA2
— ataxia-ocular apraxia, type 2
AML
— Adults with Acute Myeloid Leukemia
CGG
— Certificate Authority
ALMO
— Arms Length Management Organisation
CBD
— collagen-binding domain
AM
— Avoidable mortality
CAR
— Canadian Association of Radiologists
ADP
— Association for Disabled Professionals
ASWCS
— Avon, Somerset and Wiltshire Cancer Services
APM
— Alternating Pressure Mattress
ABP
— Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
CAP
— caput
ABM
— Autobiographical Memory
ASAP
— apparatus for sensing accuracy of position
CCN
— Coronary Care Nursing
CGG
— competition advocate
CEA
— Caudal Epidural Analgesia
CAS
— Care Assessment Schedule
ACF
— active case-finding
BVCPP
— BCNU, vinblastine, cyclophosphamide, procarbazine, prednisone
AIA
— activation-induced apoptosis
CES
— Charities Evaluation Services
CDM
— construction, design, management (!)
APH
— Aged Persons Home
CEA
— Continuous Epidural Analgesia
ALE
— Auditors' Local Evaluation
CFS
— culture fluid supernatant
CD
— Common Bile Duct
AAS
— Alcohol Abstinence Syndrome
AM
— anteromedial nucleus
BRIE
— Beta Radiation In Europe
ADD
— anterior disc displacement
CANOIC
— ursodeoxycholic acid
CEF
— continuous enteral feeding
AD
— axillary dissection
BEP
— Bleomycin Etoposide Platinol
CHAOS
— Congenital High Airway Obstruction Syndrome
CASH
— Commission for Administrative Services in Hospitals
ALPB
— arm’s length public body
BPAS
— British Pregnancy Advisory Service
CAPE
— Carotid Assessment Program for the Elderly
AM
— adrenal medullary
ABP
— albumin binding protein
ACR
— acquired cellular resistance
CEA
— cholesterol-esterifying activity
ADE
— Ara C, daunorubicin, etoposide Oncology
CAS
— Cognitive Assessment Scale
ACCS
— Acute Common Care Stem
ALD
— Adult with Learning Difficulties
ALL
— Adults with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia
AHP
— acute haemorrhagic pancreatitis
CGD
— Constitutional Growth Delay
AS
— Anionic surfactants
ACAD
— accelerated coronary artery disease
APM
— Association of Professors of Medicine
CAA
— coronary arterial atherosclerosis
AM
— Amplitude Module
BR
— blink response
AHC
— Annual Health Check
CAPRA
— Canadian Association of Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
AHC
— Academic Health Centres
AQMLM
— Association for Quality Management in Laboratory Medicine
CCU
— Consistent condom use
AMP
— amphotericin B
ABS
— American Behavioral Scientist
CD
— cluster designation
BIP
— bleomycin, ifosfamide, platinol, a chemotherapy regimen
BOF
— branchio-oculo-facial
BR
— bronchial response
CD
— Cadaveric Donors
BSA
— Biotin-Streptavidin
CARD
— Caspase Recruitment Domain
CBS
— Community Based Services
CAF
— carotid arterial flow
BEN
— Benzene
BNP
— bladder non-palpable
CAT
— Cognitive Abilities Test
BCA
— brachiocephalic artery
BLAT
— Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging
ABG
— alveolar bone grafting
BCA
— breast cancer
CBS
— cystathionine-beta-synthetase
AC
— allyl chloride
AD
— Acetabular depth
AT
— alopecia totalis
AAC
— auditory association cortex
CAH
— chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ACD
— apoptotic cell death
CAPARES
— Coronary AngioPlasty Amlodipine REtenosis Study
CAH
— command auditory hallucination
CAPO
— Chief Administrative Pharmaceutical Officer
AI
— annual incidence
AMT
— active motor threshold
ARC
— Addiction Research Center
BNP
— B-natriuretic peptide
CDO
— Congenital duodenal obstruction
AT
— adenomatoid tumour
BPCSSA
— Birmingham Primary Care Shared Services Agency
AD
— Abdominal Diameter
ABP
— Amyloid Beta Protein
BPEG
— British Pacing and Electrophysiology Group study
CDC
— cancer diagnostic centre
BSS
— Black Silk Suture
AML
— Analyses in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
BPMF
— British Postgraduate Medical Federation
BP
— Bell's Palsy
AT
— Achilles tendon
CG
— Choking Gas
CCT
— coated compressed tablet
ACR
— Adenomatosis of Colon and Rectum
BACTS
— British Association of Clinical Terminology Specialists
ASCT
— Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
CD
— cerebellar degeneration
CAP
— Canadian Association of Pathologists
BETACAR
— Betaxolol vs Carvedilol–ongoing trial
AML
— Antigens with Acute Myeloid Leukemia
AMI
— anterior myocardial infarction
ARMUG XX
— Airborne Radioactivity Monitoring Users Group
BS
— Bone Scan
BC
— buffy coat
AT
— Atrial Tachyarrhythmia
APD
— atrial premature depolarisation
AT
— autoimmune thyroiditis
CAF
— Coronary artery fistula
ACS
— Acute Confusional State
ALD
— Anterior Latissimus Dorsi
ALD
— Adrenoleukodystrophy
APO
— Apolipoprotein
CAPITOL
— Captopril Post-Infarction Tolerance
AT
— Axillary Temperature
CC
— cryptogenic cirrhosis
CE
— Cauda Equina
CAPE
— Circadian Anti-ischemia Program in Europe
AC
— Acupuncture
AHSC
— Academic Health Science Centre
CG
— chronic gastritis
AGUM
— Association for Genitourinary Medicine
AEF
— atrial ejection force
BCMF
— bleomycin, cyclophosphamide, MTX, 5-fluorouracil, a chemotherapy regimen
BVDS
— bleomycin, Velban, doxorubicin, streptozocin
APH
— Alkaline Phosphatase
AIMS
— Abnormal Involuntary Movements Scale
ACC
— Association of County Councils
ACP
— Association for Clinical Pathologists
AAC
— Acute acalculous cholecystitis
C
— curette and cautery of skin lesion
BIRRU
— benign idiopathic recurrent rectal ulceration
BAN
— British Association of Neurologists
CAF
— Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
CAMO
— Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists
BHAF
— Black HIV and AIDS Forum
BAAF
— British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering
AHP
— alkaline hydrogen peroxide
ASA
— anterior septal artery
ADA
— alcohol dependence/abuse
CG
— coeliac ganglion
APC
— aspirin-phenacetin-caffeine
BR
— bone resorption
CEN
— Centromere
AOB
— Anterior Open Bite
ABG
— Air Bone Gap
AHS
— Alveolar Hypoventilation Syndrome
CCF
— Compound Comminuted Fracture
AEN
— Additional Educational Needs–part of Shared Services Agreement
AM
— Aseptic Meningitis
CESR
— core environmental stress response
ADQ
— adolescent drinking questionnaire
AI
— Angiogenesis Inhibitor
CAN
— Central autonomic network
AAS
— Atlantoaxial Subluxation
CH
— Clinical Hypnotherapist
BASICS
— British Association for Immediate Care
BSCB
— Birmingham Safeguarding Children Board
BWCO
— baby won’t come out
ADR
— adrenal and pituitary procedures
AA
— aplastic anaemia
BCP
— Breast Cancer Prevention Trial
ACR
— adequate clinical response
AI
— Acetabular Index
BF
— breast fed
CAIPE
— Centre for Advancement of Interprofessional Education
CF
— coronary flow
BECAIT
— Bezafibrate Coronary Atherosclerosis Intervention Trial
AMI
— Athletic Motivation Inventory
CCSC
— Central Consultants and Specialists Committee
BLEO-COMF
— bleomycin, cyclophosphamide, Oncovin, MTX, 5-FU, a chemotherapy regimen
ACRE
— Appropriateness of Coronary REvascularization Cardiology
CALS
— carbonic anhydrase like sequence
CDC
— Crohn’s disease of colon
CCT
— Consolidation Chemotherapy
CAP
— compliance aid for pharmaceuticals
CDC
— Capillary diffusion capacity
CDC
— Child Day Centers
ATU
— ALCOHOL TREATMENT UNIT
C4EO
— Centre for Excellence and Outcomes
BSA
— burn surface area
APH
— Anterior pituitary hypoplasia
CCR
— consumer confidence reports
CAN
— cortical amygdaloid nucleus
BPS
— Biopsychosocial
ABS
— American Board of Sexology
AC
— Acetone
AIN
— Assistant In Nursing
CEX
— clinical evaluation exercise
CANOIC
— urinary dopamine
ACS
— Acrocephalosyndactyly
ALD
— arithmetic learning disorder
AMS
— Association of Military Surgeons
AIM
— Advanced Informatics in Medicine
ABS
— antilock braking systems
CAL
— Chronic Airflow Limitation
BPL
— Blood Products Laboratory
BIS
— bioimpedance spectroscopy
ACA
— acute cerebellar ataxia
C&C
— capability and capacity
CCT
— compulsory community treatment
ACB
— aorto-coronary bypass
AMA
— acute metabolic alkalosis
BEP
— benign enlargement of prostate
AMRA
— Asset Management Revenue Account
ARF
— ADP-ribosylation factor
AMT
— Agency Management Team
BAS
— basophilic
BPSU
— British Paediatric Surveillance Unit
ACD
— Adult Coeliac Disease
ACE
— angiotensin-converting enzyme (CD143)
CANH
— clinically assisted nutrition and hydration
BSC
— Business Service Centre (NHS Wales)
CCF
— carotid-carotid-cavernous fistulae
BPWTT
— Best Practical Wastewater Treatment Technology
CBS
— Capsular Block Syndrome
CAMS
— Computer Aided Medical Systems
BIM
— beam intensity modulation
ACME
— Angioplasty Compared to Medicine
AJ-Q
— analysis job queue
ARC
— AIDS-related condition
AAA
— American Acupuncture Association
CCA
— Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma
AD
— Alcohol Dehydrogenase
BUS
— busulfan
ACD
— Absorbent Cover Dressing
BOAP
— bleomycin, Oncovin, Adriamycin, prednisone
BVD
— Bovine Viral Diarrhoea
CCG
— Cationic Colloidal Gold
CDU
— Colour Doppler Ultrasonography
BSR
— brain stimulation reinforcement
CADS
— Captopril And Digoxin Study
BBS
— Benign Breast Syndrome
ANP
— acute necrotising pancreatitis
BSEC
— Basic Surgical Education Committee
BTS
— Bleeding times
BCLINSCI
— Bachelor of Clinical Science
BCAPS
— Beta-blocker Cholesterol-lowering Asymptomatic Plaque Study
AIS
— attitude indicating system
BTS
— Blessed test score
BLM
— basolateral membrane
ATK
— appraisal tool kit
BOP
— basic oxygen process Chemistry
CAHPS
— Consumer Assessment of Health Plan Study
ABP
— American Board of Prosthodontics
ASC
— Active Symptom Control
CGG
— Canada
CAT
— Change Agent Team
CD
— control diet
CAS
— Carotid Artery Stenting
ALERT
— Assessment of Lescol in Renal Transplantation
AI
— Adrenal Insufficiency
CAH
— Carbonic Anhydrase
BETTER
— Beta Radiation Trial to Eliminate Restenosis
CASH
— Consensus Action on Salt and Hypertension
BAF
— Board Assurance Framework
AT
— Autogenic training
CDSMP
— Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme
AC
— Adrenal Cortex
CAPTIVE
— CardioShield Application Protects During Transluminal Intervention of Vein Grafts by Reducing Emboli
BIS
— budesonide inhalation suspension
AIDSRRC
— Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Research Review Committee
BEAM
— Biomedical Equipment Assessment and Management
AOMRC
— Association Of Medical Research Charities
ALF
— Activity-led funding
APD
— atypical parkinson’s disease
CERTHSM
— Certificate in Health Services Management
C
— children and adolescents
BEST
— Bolus dose-Escalation Study of Tissue-type plasminogen activator
CEE
— Central European Encephalitis
BACCH
— British Association for Community Child Health
CC
— cell culture
BTEG
— Black Training and Enterprise Group
CAMO
— Chief Administrative Medical Officer
CFR
— Capillary filtration rate
CG
— cystitis glanularis
BPL
— benign proliferative lesions
CAG
— clinical advisory group
ACF
— Access Control Framework
AIA
— antigen-induced arthritis model
BT
— behavioural therapy
BDAT
— British Doctors Aspirin Trial
CAPTIN
— Captopril before Reperfusion in Acute Myocardial Infarction
CEN
— continuous enteral feeding
CBS
— captive bubble surfactometer
AI
— Anisotropy Index
ADMS
— Assistant Director of Medical Services
AM
— Amplitude Modification
BAP
— bleomycin, adriamycin, prednisone
APL
— arterial pressure lability
ADL
— Active Digital Library
AHS
— Assistant House Surgeon
AML
— Apply to Acute Myeloid Leukemia
AO
— arterial occlusion
ABI
— area-based initiative
AIS
— anal carcinoma in situ
BOPCAS
— British Official Publications Current Awareness Service
BGS
— biopsy Gleason score
CAP
— Compound Action Potential
CASH
— Contraception and Sexual Health
AGE
— aqueous garlic extract
ASD
— adult Still's disease
APL
— Anterior Pituitary-Like
AI
— autoimmune
AGF
— Angiogenic Growth Factors
BHFS
— Benazepril Heart Failure Study
AHC
— alveolar hydatid cyst
ARC
— Application Review Committee
ASD
— Alzheimer's senile dementia
ADP
— Approved Drug Product
CERA
— Centre for Eye Research Australia
AED
— Academy for Eating Disorders
ADSF
— Adipocyte-Specific Secretory Factor
CAF
— Cell Adhesion Factor
AL
— alcoholism
CALS
— cafe-au-lait spots
ADL
— aerobic dive limit
ACC
— Acinic Cell Carcinoma
BARS
— Beaumont Alcohol Restenosis Study
BIP
— Bezafibrate Infarction Prevention study
ABP
— ACUTE BILIARY PANCREATITIS
AAS
— Alcohol Action Service
CD
— Convulsive Dose
AVE
— active voluntary euthanasia
APM
— Alternating Pressure Mattresses
ASD
— Aldosterone Secretion Defect
A4A
— Awards for All
AHS
— acquired hyperostosis syndrome
BIR
— break-induced replication
CC
— County Council
CAL
— Calcitonin
AHA
— acquired haemolytic anaemia
BAN
— British approved Approved Name
AD
— Adjustment Disorder
CAB
— Conventional Amphotericin B
BPPC
— Better Payments Practice Code
ATLS
— Acute tumour lysis syndrome
CACHET
— Comparison of Abciximab Complications with Hirulog (and back-up abciximab) Events Trial
ALL
— Association with Acute lymphoblastic Leukaemia
BET
— bicycle exercise test
BCS
— Breast Cancer Survivor
BRAP
— brachial arterial pressure
ACE
— Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination
ACAD
— Ambulatory Care and Diagnostic Centre
BRCT
— Brain Resuscitation Clinical Trial
CD
— Contagious Disease
CAPTIN
— Captopril Plus Tissue Plasminogen Activator following Acute Myocardial Infarction
CCT
— Conventional Cytogenetic Techniques
AQMAR
— Assuring the Quality of Medical Appraisal for Revalidation
AIN
— acute infectious nephritis
AOC
— aortic constriction
BBPP
— Beta Blocker Pooling Project
BIP
— behavioural intervention plan
ACP
— alcoholic chronic pancreatitis
ACME
— Advisory Committee on Medical Establishment (Scotland)
CAL
— Calculated Average Life
CAMS
— computer-assisted monitoring system
AED
— Academic Emergency Department
ABC
— apnoea, bradycardia, cyanosis
CE
— clonal efficiency
ADE
— Animal Disease Eradication Division USDA
BSA
— Basic Skills Agency
CCSI
— Critical Care Skills Institute
BLAS
— Bronx Longitudinal Aging Study
CCP
— Cooperation and Competition Panel
CD
— cadaveric donor
BC
— Binding Capacity
BV
— bleomycin and vincristine
BACOP
— Birmingham Advisory Council for Older People
BRM
— breast milk
ACD
— Advanced Care Directive
CAB
— Carotid Artery Bruit
ADL
— Adrenoleukodystrophy
APH
— Association of Private Hospitals
CGG
— California Grape Grower
BPC
— bronchial provocation challenges
CCP
— Community Care Plan
CG
— Comparison Group
BR
— Bronchial Reactivity
BAP
— beta-amyloid peptide
BIS
— Brain Information Service
BCH
— Birmingham Childrens Hospital
CAP
— cholesteric analysis profile test
BC
— Buffering Capacity
CCHR
— Citizens Commission on Human Rights
ACDC
— Ambulatory Care and Diagnostic Centre
BC
— Bowman's Capsule
CAB
— Combined Androgen Blockade
CCAD
— Chronic Cold Agglutinin Disease
CAPTISM
— CAPTopril Insulin Sensitivity Multicentre study See
CAMEO
— Cerebral Aneurysm Multicentre European Onyx™
CFI
— Community Finance Initiative (or Institution)
CFI
— community fluorosis index
CE
— chloroform ether
BT
— Brain Tumour
BV
— blood vessels
APO
— adriamycin, predisone, oncovin
CGG
— Citizen Act
CC
— Coronary Care
BO
— Bowel Obstruction
BME
— benign myoclonic epilepsy
CE
— Cerebellum
AEGIS
— AIDS Education Global Information Service
BIP
— bronchiolitis obliterans with usual interstitial pneumonitis
ART
— Achilles reflex test
CBA
— Carboxylic Acid
ARF
— Ambulance Report Forms
AOC
— Adult Opportunity Centre
BC
— Bladder Cancer
CG
— colloidal gold
BO
— base out Ophthalmology
AQH
— aqueous humour
BV
— blood viscosity
ACG
— activated charcoal granule
AT
— Acyltransferase
BME
— bone marrow examination
AIN
— anterior interpositus nucleus–anatomy
BS
— Behçet syndrome
CCA
— crossed cerebellar atrophy
APD
— antero-posterior diameter
ACBS
— aortocoronary bypass surgery
BIS
— British Infection Society
CAS
— Cancer Attitude Survey
AHS
— Action on Health & Smoking
CAN
— contrast-associated nephropathy
CG
— Chromaffin Granules
AWPF
— any willing provider framework
AS
— Attempted Suicide
BC
— Blood Cell
BIGPRO
— BiGuanides for the Prevention of the Risk of Obesity study
BAT
— Bivalirudin Angioplasty Trial
BOF
— broncho oesophageal fistula
BSR
— burst suppression ratio
AO
— Anterior Oblique
BENEFIT
— Betaferon® in newly emerging multiple sclerosis for initial treatment
AML
— Against Acute Myeloid Leukemia
BC
— Bipolar Cell
ADC
— albumin, dextrose, catalase Microbiology
CAS
— congenital alcohol syndrome
BPL
— bronchopulmonary lavage
CCT
— Coordinated Care Trial
BC
— bile canaliculi
AMI
— Age-related memory impairment
BASH
— Bulimia Anorexia Self-Help, Inc.
CCA
— Conventional Coronary Angiography
AC
— Atrial Contraction
CAL
— calorie(s)
ACD
— arteriosclerotic coronary disease
BC
— Bulbocavernosus
CADRES
— Coronary Artery Descriptors and REStenosis project
CEE
— Certificate of Equivalent Experience
AOT
— accessory optic tract
AIDS
— Academy of International Dental Studies
BCM
— Birth Control Medication
BS
— backscatter spectroscopy
CGG
— Controls Assurance
APO
— abductor pollicis obliquus
ANS
— ataxia neuropathy spectrum
AWMEG
— All-Wales Management Efficiency Group
CADS
— carotid artery duplex scanning
ALERT
— Acute Life-threatening Events Recognition and Treatment
BHS
— British Hypertension Society
CCN
— Change Control Notice
BU
— burn unit
BAS
— Balloon Atrial Septostomy
ARC
— Accreditation Review Committee
ACMT
— Advisory Committee on Medical Training (European)
AO
— Anaplastic oligodendrogliomas
AC
— Acetate
CDA
— Caldicott (Guardian) Delegated Authority
CFR
— crude fatality rate
AAS
— androgenic anabolic steroid
ACHMS
— Asian Community Mental Health Services
ACE
— Acute cerebellar encephalopathy
CD
— Coronary disease
ACP
— Antiviral Collection Point
ACR
— Association Canadienne des Radiologistes
BP
— bowenoid papulosis
CEMCH
— Confidential Enquiry into Maternal and Child Health
BATEA
— best available treatment economically achievable
BCA
— balloon coronary angioplasty
CAK
— cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase
ADR
— acid-detergent residue
CBS
— clinical behavioural sciences
BEAT
— Best Enhanced Advanced Technology
ACC
— Adjusted Credit Ceiling
CAP
— children of alcoholic parents
CD
— Centre Distance
BIA
— best interest assessor
BCM
— bile canalicular membrane
AC
— anterior commissure
BRFSS
— Behavioural Risk Factor Surveillance System
ACE
— Approved Continuing Education
ACRA
— Advisory Committee on Resource Allocation (obsolete, UK Department of Health)
ABV
— Adriamycin, Bleomycin, Vinblastine
AHC
— Advanced Home Care
CC
— clomiphen citrate
BIA
— Biomolecular Interaction Analysis
ACD
— Active Cell Death
AIDS
— Accretive Industrial Development Syndrome A non-medical term used in real estate
CD
— Cell density
AD
— Adult Dog
ACP
— acute cor pulmonale
ACC
— Alveolar Cell Carcinoma
BPL
— Biotin Protein Ligase
CES
— carbohydrate-electrolyte solution
AMP
— Association for Molecular Pathology
ABS
— Absorption
AMP
— Anterior Mandibular Positioning
AS
— Accessory Spleen
CFR
— cyclic flow reduction
CALS
— Clinical Advice and Liaison Service
BCC
— breast care centre
CGG
— Chemical Abstracts
AIM
— activity information mapping
CCR
— consistency and concurrency reporting
AA
— Attendance Allowance (UK housing subsidy)
CFR
— Capital Financing Reserve
CDW
— chlorinated drinking water
ALSOB
— Alcohol-like substance on breath
AI
— Acrosome-intact
ADCS
— Association of Directors of Children’s Services
CHART
— Community Health Action Resource Team
BDD
— brain dead donor
BBS
— benign biliary strictures
BU
— biological unit
APC
— Ambulatory Patient Classification
BEST
— Balloon Equivalent to StenT Study
AD
— Amiodarone
CCP
— chronic central pain
ABV
— Africanised bee venom
CFI
— cerebral flow index
CCAD
— critical coronary artery disease
BSS
— bodily symptoms scale
CAS
— Community Accountancy Service
BR
— British Rail's
BLC
— Basolateral complex
CCG
— Community Care Grant
AEGIS
— ADROIT Electronically Generated Information Service
BSTC
— Basic Surgical Training Committee
ASAP
— Antioxidant Supplementation in Atherosclerosis Prevention
BLM
— black lipid mmbrane
AI
— allergy index
ACP
— American College of Pharmacists
CAS
— Central Alerting System
ART
— analysis-reporting tool
BTS
— Blalock-Taussig Shunt
BLS
— big liver and spleen
CAC
— Caudal Anterior Cingulate Cortex
AIT
— After-Image Transfer
CAT
— Center for Assistive Technology
ABP
— anastomotic bursting pressure
BIP
— bacterial intravenous protein
CG
— Cheilitis glandularis
AM
— Amikacin
BBS
— behavioral and brain sciences
CD
— Curative Dose
BSEC
— Birmingham South East Consortium
CCA
— Cholangiocarcinoma
BSR
— British Society for Rheumatology
ALE
— allowable limits of error
AAA
— American Against Abortions
CDSM
— Committee on Dental and Surgical Materials (abolished in 1994)
ADD
— acute diarrhoeal disorder
BLCCB
— Black Country Local Collaborative Commissioning Board
CAP
— CALcium PHOSphate
BR
— Breast Reconstruction
ARC
— Arthritis and Rheumatism Council
CERTGENAVMED
— Certificate of General Aviation Medicine
BEST
— Beta-blocker Evaluation of Survival Trial
CAF
— calcium-activated factor
CAB
— Calcium Antagonists in Blacks (clinical trial)
BR
— Bronchus
CAN
— Coronary artery narrowing
BAP
— Behavior Activity Profile
BF
— broth filtrate
AM
— Apomorphine
ACR
— American College of Rheumatism
BRH
— British Regional Heart (Study)
CAPPHY
— CAptopril Primary Prevention in Hypertension
CBS
— Coherent Backscattering
AME
— Aseptic Meningoencephalitis
ALB
— Albendazole
AHC
— Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
AD
— autonomic dysfunction
BET
— benign epithelial tumour
ABI
— absolute benefit increase
ASCLA
— Apprenticeships Skills Children and Learning Act 2009
BSCC
— Basaloid Squamous Cell Carcinoma
AD
— Adult Disease
AHS
— Adventist Health Study
ATP
— advanced test in psychology
BISH
— Borderline isolated systolic hypertension
AS
— Ascaris suum
CBS
— carotid blowout syndrome
AMI
— acute mesenteric ischaemia
ADV
— Adenovirus
CE
— constant estrus
BMSJ
— British Medical Students Journal
AD
— allergic disease
BF
— Blocking Factor
ADC
— anodal duration contraction Physiology
BR
— breathing rate
CGG
— courtship analysis
AAP
— American Academy of Pedodontics
BBP
— benign breast problems
AHC
— acute hepatitis C
ACP
— American College of Pathologists
ADS
— anonymous donor sperm
BGPS
— Belgian General Practitioners' Study
CEF
— cyclophosphamide, epirubicin, 5 fluorouracil
AVE
— artificial viral envelope
AMT
— Amniotic Membrane Transplantation
BRAC
— breath alcohol content
CE
— Cytopathic Effect
AID
— Assistance and Independence for the Disabled
ACAC
— acetyl-coenzyme A cocarboxylase
CC
— Clean Catch
AMT
— atherogenic metabolic triad
ARG
— autoradiography
ACE
— Acetone
AIA
— aspirin-induced asthma
BRIDGE
— Beta Radiation Investigation With Direct Stenting and Galileo in Europe
CAC
— Citric Acid Cycle
CDC
— Center for Disease Control and Prevention (USA)
AD
— Asperger disease
CALL
— Cancer Aid Listening Line
AMHW
— Approved Mental Health Workgroup
CCP
— chronic calcifying pancreatitis
BV
— balloon valvuloplasty
AIL
— angiocentric immunoproliferative lesion
AI
— Alcohol involvement
BAF
— bronchoalveolar fluid
BR
— British Racing
AT
— alpha-Antitrypsin
ADC
— Adenylate cyclase
CERA
— cortical electric response audiometry
CDU
— colourflow duplex ultrasound
BLAS
— beta lactam antibiotic sensitivity
BT
— breast tumour
CES
— Center for Epidemiological Study
CCP
— columnar cell papilloma
ALFA
— Active Life for All
AI
— Amylase Inhibitor
AAS
— Acid Aspiration Syndrome
BV
— baculovirus
BSAB
— Birmingham Safeguarding Adults Board
BCCCF
— Black Community Care Consultative Forum
AGH
— Advisory Group on Hepatitis
AIMS
— Anaesthetic Incident Monitoring Study
ALS
— Air Leak Syndrome
ADT
— admissions, discharges and transfers
AM
— Amplitude Modulada
BNA
— bronchoscopic needle aspiration
CBS
— Conjugated Bile Salts
CCP
— Centre for Clinical Practice
ADNP
— activity-dependent neuroprotective homeobox
CDO
— Chief Diversity Officer
CFR
— Citrovorum Factor Rescue
ARF
— Annual Retention Fee
BR
— baroreceptor reflex
AHP
— acute herpetic pain
CFH
— Connecting for Health (NHS Connecting for Health)
CCR
— continued complete remission
BC
— Borough Council
BCP
— business continuity policy
CCF
— Centrifuged Culture Fluid
CES
— congenital oesophageal stenosis
CD
— Cone Dystrophy
CCP
— Chronic cor pulmonale
AI
— Affinity index
AMT
— Acute Miliary Tuberculosis
AC
— Alveolar Crest
CAL
— Calbindin
AD
— Adductor
BET
— benign essential tremor
CE
— Cell Extract
ACF
— Adult Care Facility
AAS
— Ann Arbor Staging
CBS
— Common Basic Specification
BF
— Bile Flow
CAR
— Center for Aging Research
AITRC
— Allergy, Immunology, & Transplantation Research Committee
CG
— cytogenetics
ASB
— antisocial behaviour
CE
— Cardiac Event
AD
— Arrhythmic Death
CAPS
— Coronary Arrhythmia Pilot Study (CAPS)
AO
— atlanto-odontoid
CC
— Column Chromatography
CAP
— cyclase-activating protein
AD
— Adenosine deaminase
CC
— craniocaudal
CD
— cervical dystonia
AEF
— Aggregate External Finance
ACR
— Absolute Catabolic Rate
BSI
— behaviour status inventory
CE
— Cardiovascular Events
BRITE
— Beta Radiation to Reduce In-Stent Restenosis Interventional cardiology
AC
— Ascending Colon
BR
— Birthing Room
CAP
— Carbamyl phosphate
CFS
— Cystic Fibrosis Society
AIMS
— Australian Incident Monitoring System
ASH
— abdominal supracervical hysterectomy
BMT
— Bachelor, Medical Technology
ASA
— Alcohol Septal Ablation
ABP
— Adriamycin (doxorubicin), bleomycin, prednisone (ABP)
BHF
— Bolivian haemorrhagic fever
CD
— Crohn's disease
BRM
— biological reference material
CGG
— coagulation
ACCS
— American-Canadian Cooperative Study
ADC
— antibody-dependent cytotoxicity
CAP
— Common Assurance Process
CBS
— Cerebral Brain Syndrome
AAC
— association cortex
BENIR
— BElgian NIR stent trial
BMA
— Brugia malayi antigen
ASC
— Asthma Symptom Checklist
ACE
— Acentric
ADP
— after depolarising potential
BR
— Budget Requirement
CDA
— Complement-dependent antibody
CAP
— cystylaminopeptidase
CG
— Cytosine-Guanine
AO
— Ankle Orthosis
APC
— Area Prescribing Committee
CATT
— College Advisory Training Team
AD
— Androstenedione
AAA
— Androgenic Anabolic Agent
CFI
— colour flow imaging
CD
— Commercial diet
AGE
— Advanced Glycosylation Endproduct
CAHT
— Crisis and home treatment
ADA
— antidiuretic activity
AQ
— Awareness Questionnaire
CAS
— carbonic anhydrases
ACD
— acute colonic diverticulitis
CAN
— central amygdaloid nucleus
CATS
— Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons
CEA
— Cervical Epidural Anaesthesia
BSL
— bile salt-limited lipase
ADP
— aortic diastolic pressure
BU
— bromouracil
ABS
— Autonomous Biological System
CD
— caesarean delivery
BR
— Birefringence
CEO
— chief executive’s office
CASH
— Cancer and Steroid Hormone Survey
BS
— Bariatric Surgery
AUR
— Appliance Use Review
ASEC
— Associate Specialist Education Committee
BT
— Biliary Tract
ALERT
— Allergy to Latex Education and Resource Team
AI
— aggregation index
AD
— Addictive Disorder
CHAIN
— Contrast Hierarchical Alignment and Interaction Network
BS
— Bone scintigraphy
BOD
— Bcl-2-related Ovarian Death gene (Bim)
AC
— Audit Commission
CDU
— communicable diseases unit
ANP
— autonomic neuropathy
BTA
— bladder tumour antigen (BTA)
AI
— Adhesion Index
CDA
— computer diagnostic assistant
CAS
— coronary atherosclerosis score
ACD
— anaemic of chronic disease
ACE
— Acute Care of Elders
BAMS
— Benefits Agency Medical Service
ACD
— angiokeratoma corporis diffusa
ADS
— Appraisal of Diabetes Scale
ACCS
— Amsterdam Clinical Challenge Scale
AMS
— Acute Maxillary Sinusitis
CEA
— cranial epidural abscess
CAS
— Carcinomas
CC
— Consumption Coagulopathy
CGG
— cephalic artery
BPS
— Base pairs
BAF
— bovine amniotic fluid
CE
— central episiotomy
ACA
— adenylyl cyclase activity
AHF
— Accelerated hyperfractionation
BCS
— breast-conserving surgery
CE
— Carrier-Envelope
BLASP
— Barbados Low-dose Aspirin Study in Pregnancy
AT
— Autologous Transfusion
ASD
— adaptive seating devices
AD
— Adult Development
ADQ
— adductor digiti quinti
CDA
— Cytidine Deaminase
BCM
— bone calcium mobilisation
CASH
— Cruciform Anterior Spinal Hyperextension
BC
— Backcross
CD
— Cardiac denervation
AD
— advance directive
AOT
— acute occlusive thrombosis
CFS
— complex febrile seizures
CD
— colloidal dispersion
BAS
— Basophil
CE
— carboplatin, etoposide
CAT
— Community Alcohol Team
ACE
— Acute Concussion Evaluation
CHADD
— The Churches Housing Association of Dudley & District Ltd
AD
— Antigenic Determinant
CE
— catechol oestrogens
AT
— Aerobic Training
AM
— Ampicillin
CCR
— Cross Cutting Review
CFSMS
— CFT Community Foundation Trust
CCAD
— Central Cardiac Audit Database
CG
— Calcium Gluconate
ADH
— additional duty hours (for junior doctors)
APC
— associative parietal cortex
ALM
— Action Learning for Managers
CCR
— cytogenetic complete remission
AT
— Alternative Therapy
CBD
— cell-binding domain
BIDVF
— Birmingham Interagency Domestic Violence Forum
CGG
— common antigen
CC
— Coulter counter
BCA
— Breast Cancer Auctions
CC
— Chest Compression
AHF
— American Hospital Formulary
CAH
— chronic alveolar hypoventilation
AM
— Acid Maltase
CE
— Clinical Epidemiology
ARG
— Amphiregulin
ALI
— atypical lymphocytic infiltrate
BTA
— British Thyroid Association
BCD
— Black and Culturally Diverse
AQ
— Aggression Questionnaire aqueous
BASIS
— Basel Antiarrhythmic Study of Infarct
BT
— benign tumour
AHF
— Argentine Haemorrhagic Fever
AM
— anovulatory menstruation
BMI
— bone marrow involvement
ACDA
— Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards
CAP
— Capillaries
AM
— Amplitude
CDC
— Communicable Disease Center
CG
— Complicated Grief
AHS
— Alpha-haemolytic streptococci
CE
— Cholesterol Embolism
BR
— Blocking Reaction
CAG
— circulating antigen
AD
— Active Disease
AS
— Assisted Suicide
ACAC
— Area Clinical Audit Committee
AID
— acute ionisation detector
ASH
— aldosterone-stimulating hormone
AID
— Autoimmune Deficiency
CEMVO
— Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Organisations
BRM
— biological research module Aerospace
AT
— atrophic thyroiditis
ADAP
— Alzheimer’s disease-associated protein, see Alzheimer’s disease
BDD
— Balanced Deficit Diet
CD
— Cumulative dose
CAF
— Central Abdominal Fat
BGS
— balance, gait, station
ADP
— Adductor Pollicis
CD
— catalytic domain
ABG
— area-based grant
CAMS
— Critical Appraisal for Medical Students
BTEC
— British and Technical Education Council
CAA
— carotid arterial atherosclerosis
CEDP
— Chief Executive Development Programme
AHA
— Associate of The Institute of Hospital Administrators (previously Area Health Authority)
BM
— Bureau of Medicine
AMI
— acute mesenteric infarction
BOP
— bleomycin, Oncovin, Platinol
BR
— bumetanide-resistant
BT
— biotechnology
AMP
— Amputee Mobility Predictor
CG
— Cingulate Gyrus
AD
— Anterodorsal
BCP
— Bromcresol Purple
ATP
— Association for Teaching Psychology
AI
— Apical Impulse
CANO
— Chief Area Nursing Officer
AM
— Assembly Member (Wales)
APM
— Apocrine metaplasia
CGG
— cytosine arabinoside
AT
— anterior temporalis
CAPM
— Continuous Airway Pressure Monitoring
CAIT
— Citizens Advocacy Information and Training
ABN
— Association of British Neurologists
CATT
— calcium tolerance test
CCU
— clean-catch urine
CFS
— Community Family Services
ACA
— acquired child aphasia
BMS
— bone marrow scintigraphy
ASB
— anencephaly-spina bifida
ASAP
— Assaulted Staff Action Program
ACP
— aspirin-caffeine-phenacetin
CAG
— cerebral angiography
BTA
— botulinum toxin A
CAP
— Camptodactyly Arthropathy Pericarditis
AM
— adrenal medulla
BRAINS
— Bayer Randomised Acute Ischemia Neuroprotectant Study
ABC
— acid-based control
AI
— Adoptive immunotherapy
AS
— Anterior Scalene
ABS
— arterial blood sampling
BS
— Bovine Serum
BSE
— Bystander Effect
ACE
— Acetaldehyde
AS
— Audiogenic Seizure
APC
— autologous platelet concentration
ABP
— Achyranthes bidentata polysaccharides
AID
— accident/injury/damages
AC
— Aortic Compliance
CAS
— Cardiac Adjustment Scale
AO
— accreditation organisation
BCA
— Branchial Cleft Anomaly
ACE
— Acute Care Education
BV
— biliverdin
BSE
— British Society of Echocardiography
BGS
— Bone Graft Substitute
ALS
— Afferent Loop Syndrome
CFRC
— Children and Family Resource Centre
AI
— aluminium
ACF
— anterior cranial fossa
ALS
— angiotensin-like substance
AT
— autoimmune thrombocytopenia
CAN
— central autonomic nucleus
AFE
— acidinduced fluorescence endoscopy
AGF
— Autologous Growth Factor
AEF
— Aryepiglottic Fold
AD
— Anterior Deltoid
AM
— Amplitude Modulatie
CGG
— conjoint analysis
CFS
— congenital fibrosarcoma craniofacial skeleton
BU
— base up Optics
CG
— Cheilitis granulomatosa
ASC
— Adenosquamous carcinoma
CAMCAT
— CAnadian Multicentre Clentiazem Angina Trial
BIVDA
— BIVDA British In Vitro Diagnostics Association
BAO
— British Association of Otolaryngologists
AID
— acceptable intake daily
CF
— crude fibre
ABC
— antibody-binding capacity
CAAC
— Consultant Advisory Appointment Committee
AS
— Atherosclerosis
CG
— cryoglobulin
ASC
— Ascorbic Acidpar
BAPT
— British Association for Physical Training
BCF
— Boundary Change Factor
CGG
— Competent Authority
CFN
— Community Foundation Network
CDM
— clinical decision-making
BR
— Baroreflex
BCA
— British Colostomy Association
CAWG
— Controls Assurance Working Group
AI
— Alveolar-Interstitial
ACMT
— Artificial Circus Movement Tachycardia
CAP
— Captopril
BES
— Biologics Evaluation Section
CEF
— caudal epididymal fluid
AD
— Adriamycin
CAG
— core antigen group
BCA
— Breast Cancer Association
AOP
— Aminooxypentane
BS
— Bronchial Secretion
BSL
— benign symmetrical lipomatosis
CALL
— common acute lymphocytic leukaemia
BCC
— Birth Control Clinic
CE
— Cholera enterotoxin
AS
— Atrial Septum
BFP
— bilateral facial paralysis
CCSC
— Cardiovascular Society Classification
BAS
— Barium Swallow
ADL
— Amsterdam Depression List
ASTC
— Associate Specialist Training Committee
CEF
— chick embryo fibroblasts
AT
— Antitrypsin
AM
— Amniotic membrane
CE
— conjugated estrogens
BRH
— benign recurrent haematuria
CCR
— clinical complete remission
ASCC
— adenosquamous cell carcinoma
BLS
— backward light scattering
CGG
— Cocaine Anonymous
ASCC
— allergen-specific conjunctival challenge
CF
— case fatality
CDC
— cardiac diagnostic centre
AELS
— Advanced Endocrinological Life Support
AME
— alveolar mixing efficiency
CFEO
— Centre for Excellence & Outcomes
CATS
— Children's Acute Transport Service
CD
— Computer Design
AM
— Amplituden Modulation
CBD
— calmodulin-binding domain
AD
— Adjuvant Disease
BES
— back extensor strength
BF
— Blastogenic Factor
AI
— Alcohol Intake
CGG
— carcinoma
AGF
— adipocyte growth factor
ADD
— adductor
CAS
— Coronary Artery Stenosis
ASD
— Androstenedione
APMS
— Alternative Primary Medical Services
BV
— blood velocity
CAP
— Cystine aminopeptidase
AO
— Aortic occlusion
CAP
— carcinoma of prostate
CE
— capillary endothelium
AO
— alveolar osteitis
CCA
— Civil Contingencies Act 2004
CE
— Cerebral edema
CE
— Central Executive
CC
— Cervical Collar
BOLD
— Bleomycin, Oncovin, Lomustine, Dacarbazine
BSE
— behavioural summarised evaluation
BC
— bladder capacity
AAA
— American Academy of Addictionology
BS
— Blepharospasm
BASIS
— Battelle’s Automated Search Information System
CCA
— cost-consequence analysis (!)
CE
— Carpentier-Edwards
ART
— Atraumatic Restorative Technique
AT
— Adoptive Transfer
ADI
— AIDS-defining illness
AI
— Avidity Index
ARM
— Anorectal Malformation
CDC
— Chenodeoxycholate
BAPS
— British Association of Paediatic Surgeons
AML
— An Acute Myeloid Leukemia
ACE
— acute cerebral encephalopathy
CFR
— case-fatality ratio
ASC
— antibody-secreting cell
CAG
— Canadian Association of Gastroenterologists
AM
— Acute myelofibrosis
AM
— Adductor Magnus
ACS
— ambulatory care service
CC
— Charity Commission
ADH
— Assistant Director of Hygiene
BLS
— blind loop syndrome
CGG
— corpora amylacea
AT
— Acute thrombosis
ALI
— acute limb ischaemia
BST
— Basic Specialist Training
ARI
— Aberdeen (Scotland) Royal Infirmary
BR
— Brachioradialis
BCD
— bleomycin, cyclophosphamide, dactinomycin
BOA
— behavioural observation audiometry
ABG
— axiobuccogingival Dentistry
CC
— Columnar Cells
ANH
— academic nursing home
AGEP
— Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis
AM
— Anteromedial
AMT
— Amitriptyline
BKM
— Bundle Key Milestone
CBS
— Cord Blood Serum
ASCC
— Additional Supply Capability and Capacity
AMP
— Antimicrobial Peptide
AS
— Antiserum
AMP
— average mean pressure
BPC
— blood precursor cell
CATS
— Credit Accumulated Transfer Scheme
BR
— Bedside Rounds
CD
— Cardiac Dysfunction
CBS
— Corticobasal Syndrome
C
— cold and clammy
CAS
— Castrated
CC
— Congestive cardiomyopathy
ACA
— acute cutaneous anaphylaxis
APO
— Apomorphine
CGG
— cholic acid
ACD
— anteror chest diameter
ARM
— anaesthesia-resistant memory
ACTS
— Agency for Community Team Support
AD
— Anterior Descending
ALD
— aldosterone
CDC
— Certified Drug Counsellor
CAR
— cytarabine-usually, ara-C
ACG
— aortocoronary graft
CE
— Columnar Epithelium
AT
— Arterial Thrombosis
CERAD
— Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease
AME
— Antimicrobial effect
CCIT
— Consultant Contract Implementation Team
BCHS
— Better Care Higher Standards
CCSI
— Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative
AS
— Anovulatory Syndrome
AAA
— Arterio-Arterial Anastomosis
C
— counsel and care
ABS
— ageing brain syndrome
CALM
— Candesartan And Lisinopril Microalbuminuria study
BCD
— board-certified diplomate
CD
— Courtship Display
CAPTEN
— Captopril After Thrombolysis Trial
ADR
— airway dilation reflex
CCG
— costochondral graft
CG
— celiac ganglion
BIM
— buffered isolation medium
AHG
— acute herpetic gingivostomatitis
CC
— common carotid
AHS
— Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome
CG
— clinical guidelines
CAL
— conditional associative learning
CD
— Challenge Dose
BT
— bladder tumour
CE
— chest expansion
BEN
— Birmingham East and North PCT
AI
— Accidental Injury
BSA
— bismuth sulphite agar
CCP
— Coordinated Care Plan
AAS
— atomic absorption spectophotometry
CARE
— Calcium Antagonist in Reperfusion
ABP
— Antibiotic prophylaxis
APC
— Apoptotic Cells
AD
— Analgesic Dose
BMI
— bone marrow infiltration
BR
— Bombesin Receptor
BAF
— biological aerobic filter
BOF
— best of five
BAT
— bright acuity test
ARC
— Australian Resuscitation Council
ABS
— At Bed Side
CGG
— cardiac arrest
ADL
— annual dose limit
CAP
— Child Abuse Potential
CARE
— Craniofacial Anomalies Register
CG
— colloid goitre
CG
— Cardiac Glycoside
AC
— Adherent Cell
CD
— cocaine dependent
CCBT
— Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
APO
— autonomous period of operation
ADA
— automatic data capture
ADN
— anterodorsal nucleus
BSCC
— British Society For Clinical Cytology
APO
— anti-apolipoprotein
BR
— Breathing reserve
AIN
— Autoimmune neutropenia
AMS
— Atypical Measles Syndrome
AID
— atherectomy imaging device
ADV
— Adventitia
CAS
— Central Anticholinergic Syndrome
AIT
— Adoptive immunotherapy
BC
— Block Contracting
AD
— Anterior digastric
AT
— Anterior Temporal
AIT
— Autoimmune Thyroiditis
CCF
— Continuing Care Facility
BV
— bacterial vaginitis
CC
— community care
CBS
— Charles Bonnet Syndrome
CE
— Collision Energy
CG
— cardiac ganglion
CC
— coefficient of correlation
CCP
— Change Control Procedure
ATP
— according-to-protocol
AMP
— Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
BSI
— British Society for Immunology
AI
— Atherosclerotic index
BEST
— Bucindolol Evaluation Survival Trial (BEST)
CAP
— Capsaicin
AIA
— Antigen-induced arthritis
CGG
— celiac axis
BU
— busulfan
CC
— Children's Council
CASE
— coordinated activities, services and encounters
BT
— biceps tendon
AT
— Arterial Tension
ADP
— Animal Disease & Parasite Research Division–of the USDA
BR
— British roots
CFI
— Centre for Infections–part of HPA
ADC
— anchorage-dependent cell
BCG
— bronchocentric granulomatosis
APH
— Acetylphenylhydrazine
AAA
— Anti-Albumin Antibody
ACE
— acute care for elders
AI
— acute infection
BR
— Baroreceptor
AMQ
— Average monthly quantities
CC
— colonic cancer
CGG
— computer-assisted
CAP
— cationic activator protein
CAL
— Calcaneus
BR
— Background retinopathy
ACTH
— Adrenocortical stimulating Hormone
CAC
— cervical access catheter
BGS
— British Geriatrics Society (for Health in Old Age)
CCN
— Cerebrocortical Necrosis
AIMS
— Association for Improvements in Maternity Services
BOP
— BCNU, Oncovin, prednisone
CC
— Calcium citrate
BP
— Bacterial Peritonitis
ARC
— Ageing Research Centre
BMP
— BCNU, methotrexate, procarbazine
BIA
— background impulse activity
CE
— chemoembolisation
BSS
— British Scoliosis Society
CD
— cytotoxic dose
AD
— Anterior Drawer
BS
— bismuth subsalicylate
BOA
— British Orthopaedic Association
CAB
— Chlorambucil
ARM
— ATP Regulatory Module
CAC
— Cervical adenocarcinoma
BAS
— barium sulphate
BS
— bismuth sulphite
CC
— Cochrane Collaboration
CCP
— Comprehensive Care Plan
CAC
— Chronic alcohol consumption
CE
— Cardiac Enzymes
BLROA
— British Laryngological, Rhinological & Otological Association
CGG
— corrective action
CCF
— Capable Care Forum
BFT
— Behavioural Family Therapy
AID
— auditory information display
CC
— calcaneo-cuboidal
CC
— Cingulate cortex
ASC
— asymptomatic carrier
AD
— Acute Dissection
AS
— asbestosis
BSH
— benign sexual headache
CAT
— Capillary Agglutination Test
ASA
— antisperm antibody
CC
— Costal cartilage
CC
— cardiac catheterisation
BC
— Bronchoconstriction
AI
— aortoiliac
CD
— Capillary diameter
BHA
— British Homeopathic Association
CBS
— Combined Behavioral Score
ABP
— American Board of Pedodontics (obsolete)
ADR
— Alzheimer's Disease Research
CAL
— Calmodulin
AI
— Axio-incisal
CAT
— chimeric acetyl transferase
BCA
— Bilateral Cemented Arthroplasty
CD
— Cowden’s disease
CGG
— choline-adrenalin
AD
— Acute Diarrhoea
CBD
— case-based discussion
CAP
— Criteria Air Pollutant
CGG
— chronologic age
CDU
— central delivery unit
BGM
— Board General ManagerA Scottish term
ASC
— acute suppurative cholangitis
AMP
— Annual Maintenance Plan
AI
— association-induction
AI
— Arthritis Index
CG
— cerebral ganglia
CE
— Cardioembolic
CCA
— Chondrocalcinosis
CAP
— Community Access Programme
BRM
— Bruch's membrane
BDA
— beclomethosone diproprionate aerosol
CES
— Chronic Ear Survey
BACS
— British Association for Chemical Specialities
CES
— chronic electrophysiological study
ASPIRE
— Action to Support Practices Implementing Research Evidence
APC
— alkylphosphocholine
ALM
— antiluminal membrane
CAT
— Catecholamine
AD
— Anterior dorsal
CC
— Clinical Criteria
ADS
— acute diarrhoeal syndrome
BOD
— bacterial oxygen demand
CAL
— Coronary Artery Lesion
ABV
— arthropod-borne virus
ACA
— Acetoacetate
APH
— alcohol-positive history
ART
— artificial reproduction technique
CE
— Cytoplasmic Extract
CGG
— coeliac axis
AD
— adult-directed
CBS
— Cerebroside Sulfate
AO
— anaplastic oligodendroglioma
CAT
— Chlamydia antibody testing
AED
— affinity energy distribution
CC
— Choriocarcinoma
AM
— Adolescent Medicine
AD
— Acute Dysentery
BCH
— Benign cough headache
BF
— biceps femoralis
CD
— Cation-dependent
BAS
— biological age score
CD
— complete dentition
ADC
— axiodistocervical Dentistry
CAR
— cis anti-repression sequence
AM
— Acrosomal Matrix
AIA
— anti-insulin antibody
CAP
— Center Accreditation Project
CC
— chest circumference
BLC
— B lymphoblastic cells
BF
— burning feet syndrome
AM
— Ambulatory Monitoring
CGG
— carbonic anhydrase
CGG
— cerebrovascular amyloid
CD
— Chemical diabetes
CD
— Chronic Dialysis
CAS
— Coronary Artery Spasm
BUS
— biological units
CH
— Certified Herbalist
AI
— Acquired ichthyosis
ACE
— affinity electrophoresis
ACE
— Acute Care Episode
CAP
— computerised automated psychophysiological device
ACE
— Advancement in Clinical Excellence
ACM
— Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
ACC
— Accutane
CD
— conduction disorder
AHS
— American Hospital Society
AUR
— ambulatory utilisation review
ADI
— Adoptive Immunotherapy
AO
— angle of
CC
— Courtesy Call
BR
— British rarity
BC
— Basal Cell
CAP
— Chronic Apical Periodontitis
AI
— androgen-independent
BSR
— buccal stretch receptor
AM
— Amlodipine
CC
— Cord Compression
AI
— Airway inflammation
CCE
— cruciform cutting endonuclease
ACP
— antrochoanal polyp
CCA
— clear cell acanthoma
AI
— Anal incontinence
BMIS
— bone marrow immunoscintigraphy
BGA
— Bermuda grass allergen
BP
— Bacterial Prostatitis
CC
— carboplatin, cyclophosphamide
ASD
— autosensitisation spongiotic dermatitis
CCE
— cholesterol crystal embolisation
CGG
— Certified Acupuncturist
APD
— alkaline phosphodiesterase I
CF
— Calcaneofibular
ACE
— Adrenal Cortical Extract
BUS
— Buspirone
BAP
— Bioartificial Pancreas
BSE
— backscatter electrons
ATK
— autologous tumour killing
APL
— accelerated painless labour
AC
— Alcoholic Cirrhosis
CCE
— Clear-cell Endothelioma
ARMA
— American Reiki Masters Association
AI
— AntiBody Indices
CC
— Chronic Constipation
AM
— Antimalarial
BC
— Biliary Colic
AFS
— Ameloblastic fibrosarcoma
BSI
— bound serum iron
CARE
— Carvedilol Atherectomy REstenosis
CCP
— clathrin-coated pit
AMA
— antimyosin antibodies
CGG
— coronary artery
ACAC
— Acetoacetic acid
BR
— Basal Respiration
ADC
— Alzheimer’s disease centre
CAS
— Central Auditory System
ASA
— American Surgical Association
AAP
— American Academy of Periodontists
CAP
— cancer of prostate
BST
— brain surrounding tumour
AM
— Acute mastoiditis
BCP
— Blue Cross Plan
CE
— Carboxylation efficiency
CGG
— catecholamine
BET
— Big Endothelin
AL
— Alprazolam
AO
— Aortic Opening
APD
— Accessory Pancreatic Duct
AD
— arginine deaminase
CGG
— condyloma acuminatum
BLS
— barbaric life support (medical slang)
BS
— Bile Salt
CC
— closed comedones
CC
— Clinical Course
CAP
— clathrin-associated protein
CC
— Critical Care Certificate
BR
— Breast Reduction
CD
— colonic distension
CATS
— Catecholamines
AQS
— anthraquinones
CD
— Clinical Director
BC
— Bromocriptine
CD
— Constitutional Delay
ADV
— Adefovir Dipivoxil
CES
— cholesterol embolisation syndrome
CD
— Conjugated Diene
BSR
— behavioural self regulation
BCC
— Biliary Cholesterol Concentration
CGG
— cold acclimated
BT
— Bladder training
AM
— Apparent movement
CFR
— Craniofacial resection
CCG
— Clinically Coherent Group
AHF
— Anterior heart field
BC
— Basket Cell
CC
— Chondrocalcinosis
BBB
— Behandia Blodtryck Battre study
CGG
— cathode
CAL
— Calretinin
CDC
— Chronic disseminated candidiasis
CD
— colour discrimination
BF
— bleeding frequency
CD
— Clinical Directorate
AA
— autoanalyser
CAR
— Continued Access Registry
AC
— Arabinosyl Cytosine
AQS
— additional qualifying symptoms
CAS
— Controls Assurance Statement
CG
— Caldicott Guardian
AD
— Adult Dependant
CBS
— common brainstem system
AMP
— Amphetamine
BCA
— Bronchial carcinoma
CD
— Conventional Dialysis
CD
— clinical dietician
CC
— Charity Commissioner
AMP
— Amputee
CD
— Cell Dissociation
CD
— Castleman's disease
AD
— Alveolar duct
ALPHA
— Antenatal Psychosocial Health Assessment
AI
— Adrenal incidentaloma
CAS
— Cold Agglutinin Syndrome
ASA
— Adams-Stokes attack
ACB
— arterialised capillary blood
AHG
— antihemophiliac globulin
CDC
— Complement-dependent cytolysis
CDC
— chemical dependency counsellor
ACE
— acetic
CAB
— Cabergoline
CGG
— chloramphetamine
BIA
— Bioimmunoassay
AC
— Ambulatory Care
BNS
— Belfast Nifedipine Study
CAM
— computerised anatomical man
CAS
— continuous androgen supression
ADG
— axiodistogingival–dentistry
AD
— accident dispensary
CD
— Complete Diet
CAP
— Chloramphenicol
BR
— Binocular Rivalry
AT
— Acute Tonsillitis
CAG
— cholangography
AMI
— acquired monosaccharide intolerance
CD
— Consanguineous Donor
BR
— baseline recovery
ALE
— amputated lower extremity
AM
— Amplitude match
BNF
— British NationalFormulary
CDA
— Cellulose Diacetate
CC
— Conventional Care
BRM
— Brain Metastases
AD
— Arterial distensibility
AM
— actomycin
CD
— coal duct
CD
— Cytosolic Domain
AM
— AmplitudenModulation
CCU
— colpocystourethrography
AS
— anteroseptal
BHA
— bound hepatitis antigen
CG
— Clinical Grade
CD
— Conversion Disorder
CGG
— Countryside Agency
CAL
— Coracoacromial Ligament
BSA
— British Stammering Association
AS
— Acoustic Schwannoma
BC
— Blue Cross
ASC
— arylsulphatase C
CC
— Classical Conditioning
CF
— Carotid Foramen
ASB
— arylsulphatase B
BS
— basisphenoid
CE
— Chloracetate esterase
CD
— Cushing disease
BT
— Bitemporal
BGM
— bored general manager
AO
— airways obstruction
ACP
— anterior clinoid process
AI
— amplification index
CGG
— council accepted
BLC
— biceps labral complex
BCA
— Breast Cancer Anxiety
AMP
— adenosine monophosophate
CGG
— cat allergen
AOP
— aminooligopeptidase
AD
— Aortic Disection
ALA
— Alamethicin
AIT
— antibody-incompatible transplantation
AQ
— Advancing Quality
CAM
— computer-assisted myelography
CD
— counting device
CDS
— Carroll Depression scales
ACF
— accessory clinical findings
AIT
— AutoImmune Thrombocytopaenia
AT
— Action tremor
CBS
— Culture-bound Syndrome
CD
— Chronic Dizziness
BR
— British Region
APSA
— C antistreplase
CCT
— Chinese Captopril Trial
CC
— Conventional Chemotherapy
CEA
— Carcinembryonic antigen
BF
— buffered
BC
— Buccal Cartilage
AO
— Adult onset
AIMS
— automated indexing management system
AO
— Atypical Odontalgia
CE
— copulatory efficiency
CGG
— cold agglutination
AM
— Amplitude Moduration
CC
— Clinical cure
BAS
— bronchoalveolar secretions
ADC
— Arginine decarboxylase
CD
— Cognitive Deterioration
AD
— arrythmogenic dose
CCA
— corticocerebellar atrophy
ACL
— aminocaprolactam
CD
— cultural deprivation
ADC
— anthracenedicarboxyaldehyde
ADC
— active diffusion control
BR
— British Rowing
CF
— counting fingers
CE
— Catamenial epilepsy
CDA
— Chlorodeoxyadenosine
AM
— Atypical Mycobacteria
CE
— Cervical Examination
CGG
— challenging arthritis
AD
— anti-diarrhoeal
CAR
— carbohrate
AD
— Abdominal Discomfort
CAM
— Chorioamnionitis
CAP
— clinical articulation profile–speech
AD
— anisotropic disk
AT
— Air Trapping
CGG
— coracoacromial
ACA
— Anti-centromere antibody
ATP
— autoimmune thrombocytopaenia
ACS
— Antireticular Cytotoxic Serum
CD
— Chiral Discrimination
CF
— Cardiac Fibrillation
CAS
— Canadian Andropause Society
CD
— cultural disadvantage
CDS
— Commissioning Data Set
CAR
— carminative
CAT
— Carnitine acyltransferase
BCA
— Barrett's adenocarcinoma
CAR
— conditional antimicrobial reporting
AM
— Alternative Medicine
AS
— AudioVisual Stimulation
CC
— Colony Count
CAM
— contralateral axillary metastasis
CGG
— colloid antigen
CAC
— Carcinogeneity Assessment Committee
BEST
— Belief Excellence Success & Trust Programme
CC
— Complicating Condition
CDS
— Contract Data Set
CG
— Cholesterol granuloma
CC
— Chief Cells
BRS
— British Roentgen Society
CAT
— chloramphenical acetyltransferase
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