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

• FACT-GOG-NTX — Functional Assessment of Cancer Treatment Gynecologic Oncology Group - Neurotoxicity
• IQ — Intelligence Quotient
• NAGMA — Normal Anion Gap Metabolic Acidosis
• DHT — Dobhoff Tube (feeding tube)
• NAICU — National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
• EDI — Electronic Data Interchange
• PMS — Post Market Surveillance
• CY — Calendar Year
• TBD — To Be Determined
• IBDQ — Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questionnaire
• PPE — Personal Protective Equipment
• FACPM — Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine
• PIAQ — Pediatric Inhaler Adherence Questionnaire
• UNICEF — United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
• PN(S) — pierced nipple(s)
• MADRS — Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale
• OTC — Over The Counter (medications not requiring a prescription)
• SOPD — Surgical Out Patient Department
• L4/5 — Lumbar vertebrae 4 and 5 interspace
• ACGIH — American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Inc.
• APNP — Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber
• IPAQ — International Physical Activity Questionnaire
• PNMD — Parkinson Network of Mount Diablo
• LLB — Legum Baccalaureus (Latin: Bachelor Of Laws)
• PM — petit mal (form of epilepsy)
• DC'D — DISCONTINUED
• RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)
• AM — Amplitude Modulation
• DOA — dead on arrival
• OBS & GYNAE — Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• IV — Intravenous
• PHI(S) — penetrating head injury
• PMIC — Psychiatric Medical Institutions For Children
• PMSO — Private Medical Students Organization
• FACMS — Fellow, American College of Mohs Surgery
• PMDS — Persistent Müllerian duct syndrome
• AFDC — Aid to Families with Dependent Children
• AADOM — American Association of Dental Office Managers
• NRFHR — Non Reassuring Fetal Heart Rate
• BVAS — Birmingham Vasculitis Activity Score
• T-10 — tenth thoracic vertebrum
• PME — post-mortem examination
• THR — Total Hip Replacement
• RSV — Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• PHS — physician health services
• PGII — Patient Global Impression of Improvement
• PMA — pre-motor area (brain)
• PSQI — Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
• YR — Years old
• I.V. — intravenous

• EEO — Equal Employment Opportunity
• MSDS — Material Safety Data Sheets
• FACAAI — fellow of the american college of allergy, asthma & immunology
• PLCO — Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (screening trial)
• AMI — acute myocardial infarction
• PHR — Professional Healthcare Reform
• T-11 — eleventh thoracic vertebrum
• GI — Gastrointestinal
• FDA — Food Drug Administration
• GNRI — Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index
• PMBT — Precision Muscle Balancing Technology
• CNS — Central Nervous System
• PAIGE — Patient Instruction Generator
• PMBT — Primary Malignant Brain Tumors
• OSCE — Objective Structured Clinical Examination
• PIVOT — Prostate Cancer Intervention vs. Observation Trial
• BAL — Bronchoalveolar Lavage
• PHG — Portohepatic gradient
• PIHKAL — Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved (Book)
• CPI — Consumer Price Index
• CP — Conscious Proprioception
• PHA — Post-development Health Assessment
• DDX — Differential Diagnosis
• PHIND — Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Industry News Database
• BP — Blood Pressure
• PGSC — patient global symptom control
• F.P. — F Double Prime Math
• EENT — eye, ear, nose & throat (medical specialty)
• PIOD — pelvic inflammatory disease
• CBO — Congressional Budget Office
• RAST — Radioallergosorbent Test (immunoassay)
• FAMHX — Family history
• VDRF — Ventilator-Dependent Respiratory Failure
• DIC — disseminated intravascular coagulation
• ACOG — American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• PGTT — Prednisolone Glucose Tolerance Tests
• CVP — Central Venous Pressure
• L-3 — third lumbar vertebrum
• INFAO — Abdominal Aorta Below
• B.D.SC. — Bachelor of Dental Science
• EXP'D — Expired
• D.POD. — Doctor of Podiatry
• M-TAG/IMS — Medical Technology Assessment Group/IMS Health
• NAAT — Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
• QALY(S) — quality adjusted life year(s)
• I.M. — intramuscular
• CVICU — Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
• SOA — Shortness of Air (replaces "SOB" -- shortness of breath -- in some records)
• MARS — Medication Adherence Rating Scale
• T-12 — twelfth thoracic vertebrum

• OBS — Observation
• SACX — Secretary's Advisory Committee on Xenotransplantation
• COBRA — Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985
• T-8 — eighth thoracic vertebrum
• T-6 — sixth thoracic vertebrum
• AAHFP — American Academy of Health & Fitness Professionals
• CO — Carbon Monoxide
• ADA — Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (Text Of ADA Legislation)
• H&P — history and physical examination
• TB — Tuberculosis
• AAIDD — American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• NIH — NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH
• COAT — Children's Orientation and Amnesia Test
• L-4 — fourth lumbar vertebrum
• FACMI — Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics
• MTF — Medical Treatment Facility
• ΣΚ — Sigma Kappa
• CA-EBS — Compressed Air - Emergency Breathing Systems
• PT. — patient
• L-5 — fifth lumbar vertebrum
• FAAU — Flexible Acute Admission Unit
• T-7 — seventh thoracic vertebrum
• RPM — Resale Price Maintenance. The UK Net Book Agreement, as was. Means by which retail prices are controlled by primary suppliers. (Alternatively, Revolutions Per Minute, as in engine speed and 78, 33 and 45 records. In years to come how many people will know
• CAD — Coronary Artery Disease
• ASD — Atrial Septal Defect
• PT — Physical Therapy
• AS — Aortic Stenosis
• NMR — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
• BSED — Bachelor of Science in Education
• OZ — Ounce
• ABG — Arterial Blood Gas "Sats"
• T-9 — ninth thoracic vertebrum
• UV — Ultraviolet (Light)
• RA — Rheumatoid Arthritis
• CABANA — Catheter Aablation Versus Anti-arrhythmic Drug Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation
• PTA — Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty
• EMT — Extraordinary Masochistic Tendencies (joke At Expense Of Emergency Medical Technicians)
• DOD — Date Of Death
• NO — Number
• DJD — Degenerative Joint Disease
• OT — Occupational Therapy
• CIDI — Composite International Diagnostic Interview
• FACHM — Fellow of the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine
• KABN — Korean Accreditation Board of Nursing
• N&NR — New and Non-official Remedies
• NTSB — US National Transportation Safety Board
• CABBT — Center for Advanced Biomedical and Bioengineering Technology
• MD — Doctor of Medicine
• CMSRN — Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
• NKDA — No Known Durg Allergies

• HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
• DB — Decibel
• CA-FFR — (invasive) coronary angiography with fractional flow reserve
• LAB — Laboratory
• CGI-C — Clinical Global Impression of Change
• EARDS — Experimental Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• CPAP — Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
• WT — Weight
• CCI — Charlson Comorbidity Index
• NBT — Nitroblue tetrazolium (assay)
• EAFPS — European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
• BPI-SF — Brief Pain Inventory - short form
• AADSAS — Associated American Dental Schools Application Service
• NHLBI — National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
• I-PWG — Industry Pharmacogenomics Working Group
• CRNFA — Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant
• MCV4 — Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Quadravalent
• HAMDS — Hellenic American Medical and Dental Society
• J-ART — Japanese Adverse Reaction Terminology
• LAISPS — Los Angeles Institute and Society for Psychoanalytic Studies
• DEL — Delivery
• G6PDD — Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency
• LAIV4 — Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (Quadrivalent)
• IADL(S) — independent activitie(s) of daily living
• STP — standard temperature and pressure (0° and 1 atm)
• SES — Senior Executive Service
• NICM — Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
• HFPEF — Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
• FAPE — Free Appropriate Public Education
• N-VAS — Nogier vascular autonomic signal
• NA — Not Available
• OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Act (1970)
• CPR — Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
• CRO — Contract Research Organization
• MSA — Metropolitan Statistical Area
• PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
• ATN — Acute Tubular Necrosis
• SSI — Supplemental Security Income
• NEG — NEGative
• EMG — Electromyogram
• CKD — Chronic Kidney Disease
• GOAT — Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test
• AED — Automated external defibrillator
• YR — Year
• PE — Pulmonary Embolism
• C — Celsius
• CMV — Cytomegalovirus
• DTSQ — Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire
• IADAM — Master of the International Academy for Dental Advancement
• SSA — Social Security Administration

• RBANS — Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status
• LOC — Loss of Consciousness
• PCM — Primary Care Manager
• REEGT — Radiologic Electroencephalography Technologist
• PMI — Point of Maximum Impulse
• DBP — Diastolic Blood Pressure
• PIMS — Pharmacy Information Management System
• ARDS — Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• POS — Point of Service Plan
• ADD — Attention Deficit Disorder
• ECRF — Electronic Case Report Form
• SEC — Second
• LAT — Lateral
• QMB — Qualified Medicare Beneficiary
• OTL — Out To Lunch
• CJD — Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
• PVD — Peripheral Vascular Disease
• INF — Inferior
• QT — Quart
• TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury
• CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program
• RH — Right Hand
• Z — Zero
• DIL — Death In Line
• DLC — Diamond-Like Carbon
• QOL — Quality of Life
• SBP — Systolic Blood Pressure
• RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury
• CARDIO — CARDIOLOGY
• CLD — Chronic Liver Disease
• LMCA — Left Main Coronary Artery
• HTN — Hypertension
• AAMI — Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
• MI — Myocardial Infarction
• DNC — Dermatology Nurse Certified
• DZ — Disease
• CU — Cubic
• BPHN — bachelor of public health nursing
• BSA — Body Surface Area
• IOM — Institute of Medicine (National Academy of Science, U.S.)
• JT — Joint
• CPD — Continuous Professional Development
• M — Male
• ALJ — Administrative Law Judge
• DOBBS — Doctors Only Bulletin Board System
• ANS — Autonomic Nervous System
• USC — United States Code (book of laws)
• OTD — out the door (discharged
• RIH — Right Inguinal Hernia
• AAPM — American Academy of Pain Medicine

• CVD — Cardiovascular Disease
• IUP — Intrauterine Pregnancy
• AAAD — American Athletic Association of the Deaf
• CME — Continuing Medical Education
• OA — Osteo-Arthritis
• TIA — Transient Ischemic Attack
• TCA — Tricyclic Antidepressant
• URTI — Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
• TEMP — Temperature
• ABA — American Board of Anesthesiology, Inc.
• ASD — Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ACP — Acyl-Carrier Protein
• ELISA — enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
• EPL — Extensor Pollicis Longus
• STSG — Split Thickness Skin Graft
• L&D — Labor and Delivery
• I&D — Incision and Drainage
• AAFP — American Academy of Family Physicians
• ADHORE — Automatic Detection Of Homologous Regions
• DA — Dental Assistant
• TEVAR — Thoracic Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
• DMV — Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• BSE — Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
• DDF — Drug And Disease Free
• DOC — Doctor
• ACD — Acid-Citrate-Dextrose
• OTR/L — Licensed Occupational Therapist
• SNR — Signal-to-Noise Ratio
• COWS — Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale
• APEC — Avian Pathogenic Escherichia Coli
• BLAST — Basic Local Alignment Search Tool
• INR — International Normalised Ratio
• BOSIET — Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training
• PMA — Progressive Muscular Atrophy
• YO — years old
• GCS — Glasgow Coma Scale
• CRA — Clinical Research Associate
• EPICON — Epidemiological Consultation
• ABR — Auditory Brainstem Response
• FHX — Family History
• NCLEX — National Council Licensure Examination
• AGA — appropriate for gestational age
• ADESA — American Dental Education Association
• APHA — American Public Health Association
• DCH — Diploma in Child Health
• CPIC — Capital Planning and Investment Control
• CBD — Common Bile Duct
• OCD — tic/obsessive compulsive disorder
• EOMB — explanation of medical benefits
• IRIS — Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome

• L — Left
• TT — Tetanus Toxoid
• UE — Upper Extremity
• ARDS — Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• RM — Registered Midwife
• LVH — Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
• AACB — Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists
• EMD — Electromechanical Dissociation
• NIOSH — National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health's
• FASRT — Fellow of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists
• NLBP — nonspecific low back pain
• NPI — Neuropsychiatric Inventory Scale
• PSMS — Physical Self-Maintenance Scale
• JAMA — Journal of the American Medical Association
• AAPM — American Association of Physicists in Medicine's
• MCTSIB — Modified Clinical Test for Sensory Interaction of Balance
• AAAASF — American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities
• CHD — Coronary Heart Disease
• AASTOM — Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology of Malawi
• ICP — Intracranial Pressure
• AAAH — American Association of Alternative Healers
• NEC — not elsewhere classified
• AACC — American Association for Continuity of Care
• OASDI — Old Age and Survivors Disability Insurance
• PSOM — Pediatric Stroke Outcome Measure
• LT — Light
• SVT — Supraventricular Tachycardia
• ADMIN — ADMINISTRATIVE, ADMINISTRATION, ADMINISTRATOR
• RHD — Rheumatic Heart Disease
• MIB — Medical Information Bureau
• NTP — normal temperature and pressure
• BPD — Biparietal Diameter
• AD — Alzheimer's Disease
• LSEQ — Leeds Sleep Evaluation Questionnaire
• EDC — Electronic Data Capture
• IHD — Ischemic Heart Disease
• A — Artery
• UC — Ulcerative Colitis
• AACVPR — American Association Of Cardiovascular And Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• DUI — driving under the influence of alcohol
• FUC — free urinary cortisol
• FH — Family History
• ECT — ElectroConvulsive Therapy
• OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea
• BK [VIRUS] — BK being the initials of index patient for the virus
• CPN — Certified Pediatric Nurse
• DDT — Dichloro Diphenyl Trichlorethane
• AOA — American Osteopathic Association
• MRC — Medical Research Council
• PHS — Public Health Service (U.S.)

• AAU — Association of American Universities
• LE — Lower Extremity
• T2DM — Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
• TEWL — Transepidermal Water Loss
• AHCPR — Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
• CPA — Canadian Psychological Association
• SAMHSA — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• PUD — Peptic Ulcer Disease
• BDS — Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• ATSDR — Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry
• FAST — focused assessment with sonography for trauma
• AFL — Atrial Flutter
• NPRM — Notice Of Proposed Rule Making
• AACMA — Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association
• BMD — Bone Mineral Density
• MCH — Master of Surgery
• LTD — Long Term Disability
• CAMP — Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate
• LEA — Local Education Agency
• AMML — Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
• PTSD — posttraumatic stress disorder
• KE — Kinetic Energy
• SIADH — syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
• LCPC — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
• HVLT-R — Hopkins Verbal Learning Test
• CCD — Classic Cleidocranial Dysplasia
• FICS — Fellow of the International College of Surgeons
• EPING — Exclusive Pumping (maternity)
• AMS — Acute Mountain Sickness
• AAAA — American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
• AFM — Atomic Force Microscope
• POMR — Problem Orientated Medical Record
• PEP — postexposure prophylaxis
• HCV — hepatitis C virus
• ALL — Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
• TIG — Tetanus Immune Globulin
• PSW — Personal Support Worker
• ENT — Ear nose and throat
• TKR — Total Knee Replacement
• CDT — Current Dental Terminology
• MAPCAS — Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries
• AAID — American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• CXR — Chest X-Ray
• F — Degrees Fahrenheit
• RLQ — Right Lower Quadrant
• DEA — Drug Enforcement Agency
• UKPDS — United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study
• AACA — Australian Acupuncture Association
• EDD — Doctor of Education
• CCP — Certified Cardiovascular Perfusionist

• AACOMAS — American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Applications Service
• MDCM — "Medicinae Doctorem et Chirurgiae Magistrum" the latin term given to a Doctor, specifically a Doctor who has satisfied the College of Surgeons and Physicians of Canada. The latin translation is "Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery.
• AADR — American Association for Dental Research
• ASL — American Sign Language
• HOT-SKULL — An unruly person to the highest degree.. Also known as a hot-head
• EPR — Electron Paramagnetic Resonance
• CCC-A — Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology
• N — Nitrogen
• AIMS — Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale
• RAD — Radiation Absorbed Dose
• BHYG — bachelor of hygiene
• DVT — Deep Vein Thrombosis
• POP — Premium Only Plan
• AAIP — Association of American Indian Physicians
• SMA — Superior Mesenteric Artery
• AAALF — American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness
• RAI — Resident Assessment Instrument
• L&W — Living and Well
• GAD — Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• PD — Doctor of Pharmacy
• APC — Adenomatous Polyposis Coli
• FTT — Failure To Thrive
• RNCS — Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist
• ACIP — Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
• RECIST — Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors
• CCA — Common Carotid Artery
• HHC — Home Health Care
• MSM — Men who have Sex with Men
• OGC — Office of the General Counsel
• MAHA — Microangiopathic Hemolytic Anemia
• CMS — Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
• EMR — Electronic Medical Record
• SCID — Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disorder
• APP — Amyloid Precursor Protein
• ABA — Association for Behavior Analysis
• LAMA — Leave Against Medical Advice
• R — Right
• TCI — To Come In (hospital appointments)
• HCAHPS — Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems
• MMS — Medical Mission Sisters
• AACP — American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion
• DRE — Digital Rectal Examination
• SCI — Spinal Cord Injury
• AAD — American Academy of Denturity
• IGT — Impaired Glucose Tolerance
• DMD — Doctor of Dental Medicine
• ANA — Alaska Nurses Association
• AAAOM — American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• AGC — atypical glandular cells
• CLS — Certified Laboratory Scientist

• AAAST — African Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology
• LLQ — left lower quadrant
• AASLD — American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
• OGTT — Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
• SC — Subcutaneous
• AAMAS — American Association of Medical Audit Specialists
• TMJ — TemporoMandibular Joint (syndrome)
• ROS — Reactive Oxygen Species
• AADW — American Association of Dental Webmasters
• AAPI — American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
• COHN-S — Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist
• FMRI — Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• BRFSS — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
• BSI — Brain Science Institute
• DSM — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of the American Psychiatric Association)
• AABP — American Academy of Behavioral Psychology
• ART — Antiretroviral Therapy (HIV)
• HT — Heights
• NIBP — Non-Invasive Blood Pressure
• CPS — Cycles Per Second (now Hertz)
• CIC — Certified in Infection Control
• STI — sexually transmitted infection
• CA — Control area (EU) – The portion of the generation and transmission system controlled by a single transmission system operator. (See also TSO).
• AIN — Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
• SDAT — Senile Dementia of the Alzheimer Type
• MHC — Major Histocompatibility Complex
• F — Female
• AML — Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
• RNANTNU — Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut
• ABPM — ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system
• CBCL — Child Behavior Checklist
• OCG — Oral CholecystoGram
• ACF — Aberrant crypt foci
• AAAC — American Academy of Ambulatory Care
• AAEM — American Academy of Environmental Medicine
• ARNPEI — Association of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island
• DDSC — Doctor of Dental Science
• SCD — Doctor of Science
• RNAO — Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
• MRDO — Multi Resistant Drug Organisms
• PAT — Paroxysmal Atrial Tachycardia
• BPHARM — Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Q2H — Every 2 Hours
• PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
• POS — Positive
• NOTCE — National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination (Canada)
• PCI — Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
• RMSF — Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
• APB — Atrial Premature Beat
• GTT — Glucose Tolerance Test

• GDM — Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
• EPO — Erythropoietin
• NCA — National Care Association
• AID — Artificial Insemination Donor
• PID — pelvic inflammatory disease
• SG — Specific Gravity
• BV — Bacterial Vaginosis
• CAP — College of American Pathologists
• ACDP — Ancient Conserved Domain Protein
• ACF — Administration for Children and Families
• D/C — Discharge
• SF — Standard Form
• CDC — Centers for Disease Control
• RTSM — Randomization and Trial Supply Management
• OCS — Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
• ABSA — American Biological Safety Association
• ADPKD — Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
• AAAD — Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry
• CWOCN — Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse
• AAED — American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry
• FAPA — Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
• BM — Bachelor of Medicine
• ACJ — Acromioclavicular Joint
• BCBS — Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• BLS — Basic life support
• PMR — Polymyalgia Rheumatica
• EMT-I — Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate
• MC — Master of Surgery
• TANF — Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
• PTB — Pulmonary Tuberculosis
• CMS — Correctional Medical Services
• WLE — Wide Local Excision
• ICD — Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
• ASPS — Association Suisse de Physiothérapie du Sport
• MPH — Master of Public Health
• LDO — Licensed Dispensing Optician
• CCC-SLP — Certificate of Clinical Competance in Speech language pathology
• HBV — hepatitis B virus
• NIMH — National Institute of Mental Health
• DMT — Doctor of Medical Technology
• FAMA — Fellow of the American Medical Association
• ASB — Anti-Social Behaviour
• APR — Acute Phase Response
• AADEP — American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians
• ANPS — Association Nationale des Podologues du Sport
• CNSA — California Nursing Student Association
• CM — Chirurgiae Magister
• CNA — Canadian Nurses Association
• DOH — Department of Health (various countries)
• ALS — Advanced Life Support

• ET — Enterostomal Therapist
• PHM — Pharmacy
• ABN — Abnormal
• TIVA — Total Intravenous Anesthesia
• ROUB — Registered Ophthalmic Ultrasound Biometrist
• VFSS — Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study
• APL — Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
• AAH — Associate in Allied Health
• CHB — Bachelor of Surgery
• AAIM — American Academy of Insurance Medicine
• SCD — Sudden Cardiac Death
• CEA — Carotid Endarterectomy
• BDSC — Bachelor of Dental Science
• TBAALAS — Texas Branch - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science
• ICA — Internal Carotid Artery
• AMA — Advanced Maternal Age
• FTOV — First Time Occupational Visit
• MQT — Medicaid Qualifying Trust
• CRC — Colorectal Cancer
• NCI — National Cancer Institute, USA
• AMSA — Austrian Medical Students Association
• OS — Overall Survival
• NNH — Number Needed to Harm
• AAT — Associate of Arts in Teaching
• DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th ed.
• VATS — Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
• HAV — Hepatitis A Virus
• OB/GYN — Obstetrics and Gynecology
• AAH — Atypical Adenomatous Hyperplasia
• AI — Association Index
• EOM — Extraocular muscle
• ORL — Otorhinolaryngology
• NVAF — Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
• MSD — Master of Science in Dentistry
• DOS — Doctor of Ocular Science
• DIL — Dilute
• AHR — Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor
• PTX — PneumoThorax
• AFTN — Autonomously Functioning Thyroid Nodule
• CRADA — Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (with National Institutes of Health)
• HPVD — Hypertensive Pulmonary Vascular Disease
• LIH — Left Inguinal Hernia
• ASPS — Association Suisse de Psychologie du Sport
• NIDR — National Institute of Dental Research (National Institutes of Health)
• CUNP — Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner
• HPL — Human Placental Lactogen
• AFIGE — Asymmetric Field Inversion Gel Electrophoresis
• ARTG — Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods
• AOSED — Association of Osteopathic State Executive Directors
• AIS — Adenocarcinoma in Situ

• RMANCOVA — repeated measures analysis of covariance
• BCH — Bachelor of Surgery
• ARMD — Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• OIG — Office of Inspector General
• SIQ — Sick In Quarters
• RNA — Registered Nurse Anesthetist
• CCK — Cholecystokinin
• CD — Certified Doula
• ACRN — AIDS Certified Registered Nurse
• AADC — Aromatic Acid Decarboxylase
• CME — Cystoid Macular Edema
• AA — Associate of Arts
• APECED — Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy
• AAT — Associate of Applied Technology
• ACML — Atypical Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
• CCHT — Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
• ANN — Artificial Neural Network
• CHD — Doctor of Surgery
• BSM — Bachelor of Science in Medicine
• AAMI — Association for the Advancement of Medical Instituteumentation
• CHUV — Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
• DRPH — Doctor of Public Health
• ACMNPV — Autographa Californica Multiple Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• AAPMR — American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• AAOS — Ayurveda Association Of Singapore
• R — Roentgen
• MIPI — Mantle-Cell Lymphoma International Prognostic Index
• CRI — Chronic Renal Insufficiency
• PCS — Pain Catastrophizing Scale
• USAID — United States Agency for International Development
• AFRRI — (U.S.) Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute
• FDS — Fellow in Dental Surgery
• ARSO — African Regional Organization for Standardization
• UPIN — Unique Provider Identification Number
• ADG — Average Daily Gain
• PPD — Purified Protein Derivative
• AAAS — Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
• STEMI — ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
• CCRI — Childrens Cancer Research Institute
• MSEE — Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
• DDS — Doctor of Dental Surgery
• APACHE — Acute Physiology And Chronic Health Evaluation
• GBM — Glioblastoma Multiforme
• HSV — Herpes Simplex Virus
• BRSV — Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• AGE — Agarose Gel Electrophoresis
• CCA — Chromated Copper Arsenate
• BERI — Biomolecular Engineering Research Institute (Japan)
• ATP — Adult Treatment Panel
• AAOA — American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy

• OP — Operational
• HITECH — Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act
• ST — Speech Therapy
• AL — Ad libitum
• NHS — National Health Service
• TFT — Thyroid Function Test
• FACG — fellow of the american college of gastroenterology
• MSHA — Mine Safety and Health Administration (US)
• SSI — Surgical Site Infection
• CAH — Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
• PAWP — Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma (liver cancer)
• AST — Aspartate Transaminase
• RLS — Restless Leg Syndrome
• MROE — Medical Rules of Eligibility
• RA — Right Atrium
• CGL — Congenital Generalized Lipodystrophy
• AAD — Age at Diagnosis
• IQCODE — Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly
• ACA — Acrodermatitis Chronica Atrophicans
• ANA — Administration for Native Americans
• COND — Conditions
• RPE — Retinal Pigment Epithelium
• NCT — Nuclear Cardiology Technologist
• ASE — Absence Status Epilepticus
• AAMSI — American Association for Medical Systems and Informatics
• QMHP — Qualified Mental Health Professional
• JVP — Jugular Venous Pressure
• AATP — Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
• MPHARM — master of pharmacy
• CDER — Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (Food & Drug Administration)
• % — percent
• HCW — Health Care Worker
• BSE — Breast Self-Examination
• ABS — Antenatal Bartter Syndrome
• SARS — Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
• CHS — Cardiovascular Health Study
• SIL — Seriously Ill List
• ADNFLE — Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
• ICRP — International Commission on Radiological Protection
• AGAG — Acidic Glycosaminoglycans
• ARF — Acute Rheumatic Fever
• GVHD — Graft Versus Host Disease
• RX — prescription take
• MPFS — Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
• PSTD — Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• CCST — Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma
• CHPN — certified hospice and palliative nurse
• MPH — Master of Pharmacy
• CUCNS — Certified Urologic Clinical Nurse Specialist

• NICHD — National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
• TUR — Transurethral Resection
• AHRR — Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Repressor
• ABMG — American Board of Medical Genetics
• AIMS — Ancestry informative markers
• WM — White Male
• HC — Head Circumference
• ACMNPV — Autographa Californica Multinucleocapsid Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• PART — Program Assessment Rating Tool
• NDC — National Drug Code
• NAD — No Abnormality Detected
• AUD — Alcohol Use Disorder
• CDAI — Crohn's Disease Activity Index
• ICMJE — International Committee of Medical Journal Editors
• APCR — Activated Protein C Resistance
• AR — Aspect Ratio
• APC — Antigen-Presenting Cell
• AAL — Anterior Axillary Line
• GMFCS — Gross Motor Function Classification System
• APTTS — Activated Partial Thromboplastin Times
• PHI — Personal Health Information
• SIL — Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
• SGA — small for gestational age
• AMJC — American Journal of Cardiology
• ADO — Allelic Drop Out
• ST — Sinus Tachycardia (cardiac)
• DPHIL — Doctor of Philosophy
• ADV — Average Daily Volume
• SUP — Superior
• SOBE — shortness of breath on exertion
• SEN — State Enrolled Nurse
• DVT — Deep Venous Thrombosis
• EAC — External Auditory Canal
• PACS — Picture Archiving and Communication System
• JBO — Journal of Biomedical Optics
• EXT — External Alarms
• PFO — Patent Foramen Ovale
• FCAP — fellow of the college of american pathologists
• DOT — Directly Observed Therapy
• MCI — Mild Cognitive Impairment
• POMS — Profile of Mood States Scale
• DCIS — Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
• EPO — Exclusive Provider Organization
• ADPLD — Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Liver Disease
• AEG — Acidic Epididymal Glycoprotein
• ARMS — Amplification Refractory Mutation
• CIRC — Circumcision
• MB — Bachelor of Medicine
• AEMSN — Alternate Entry Master of Science in Nursing
• NGA — National Governors Association

• PPYL — Planned Parenthood Young Leaders
• WHO — World Health Organisation
• EUA — Examination Under Anesthesia
• CHAMPUS — (U.S.) Civilian Health And Medical Program Of The Uniformed Services
• BC — Bachelor of Surgery
• RBRVS — Resource-Based Relative Value Scale
• AMO — Aerospace Medical Operations
• RTR — Registered Recreational Therapist
• CCNS — Critical Care Nurse Specialist
• ECRI — Emergency Care Research Institute
• MMSE — Mini-Mental Status Examination
• ACP — Applied Cognitive Psychology
• IL — Interleukin
• FDLI — Food and Drug Law Institute
• FDLV — Fer-de-Lance Virus
• FLBP — Future Lower Back Problem
• NIP — National Immunization Program
• SLP — Speech Language Pathology
• ADPKD — Adult Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
• SLF — Single Live Fetus
• PILE — Progressive Isoinertial Lifting Evaluation
• FFS — Fee-For-Service
• BH — Behavioral Health
• BWFI — Bacteriostatic Water for Injection
• TEC — Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood
• AUL — Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia
• RAS — Renal Artery Stenosis
• ABS — Australian Bureau of Statistics's
• PAD — Peripheral Artery Disease
• AM — Aeromedical Monitor
• VA — Visual Acuity
• ADH — Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia
• PUFA — Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid
• ABTS — American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• APMC — Advanced Project Management Certification
• BARC — Beltsville Agricultural Research Center
• LNCC — Legal Nurse Consultant Certified
• 3TC — Lamivudine
• NASH — Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
• MPAS — Master of Physician Assistant Studies
• BN — Bachelor of Nursing
• ADMCKD — Autosomal Dominant Medullary Cystic Disease
• FGF — Fibroblast Growth Factor
• DEPICTED — Development and Evaluation of a Psychosocial Intervention in Children and Teenagers Experiencing Diabetes
• MRFIT — Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial
• TAE — Transcatheter Arterial Embolization
• GCSI — Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptom Index
• CRN — Certified Radiologic Nurse
• HPS — Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
• ABPN — American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.

• ACCS — Acinar Cell Carcinomas
• ASA — American Subcontractors Association
• AFI — Air Force Instruction
• PVOD — Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
• IBS — Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• FRCSC — Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
• RLL — right lower lobe (lung)
• CRRN-A — certified rehabilitation registered nurse – advanced
• DCD — Donation After Cardiac Death
• TDI — Toluene Diisocyanate
• FRCPC — fellow of the royal college of physicians of canada
• ADI — Autosomal Dominant Ichthyosis
• SBA — Stand By Assistance
• FBAO — Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
• WIC — Women, Infants and Children
• AMSC — Associate in Medical Science
• CPNP — Certified Pediatric Nurse Practioner
• AFL — Adolescent Family Life
• CFR — Case Fatality Rate
• CBCD — Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential
• APBD — adult polyglucosan body disease
• MLT — Medical Library Technician
• ND — Doctor of Naturopathy
• SEER — Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results
• MAPCA — major aortopulmonary collateral artery
• L — Litre
• TSS — Toxic Shock Syndrome
• AMFL — Aeromedical Field Laboratory
• ACRS — Amplified Created Restriction Site
• HPV — Human Papilloma Virus
• CTFOH — Chiefs Task Force on Health
• VF — Ventricular Fibrillation
• AFLP — Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphic
• CORLN — Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse
• NIA — National Institute on Aging
• DASH — Division of Adolescent and School Health
• AE — Assemble Axial Elements
• TLR — IL-1/Toll-like receptor
• ALP — ATHEROGENIC LIPOPROTEIN PHENOTYPE
• POP — Plaster of Paris
• BSE — Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• CH — congenital hypothyroidism
• LICSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• AII — Angiotensin II
• LC — Lighting Certified
• MBA — Master of Business Administration
• TTE — Transthoracic Echocardiogram
• DSA — digital subtraction angiography
• AAL — Alternaria Alternata Lycopersici
• SSSS — Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome

• BESS — Biomedical Experiment Scientific Satellite
• CTCAE — Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
• AO — Agent Orange
• UBMD — University at Buffalo Medical Doctor
• AO — aldehyde oxidase
• AGR — accessory gene regulator
• UCB — University of California, Berkeley
• ADRV — Adult Diarrhea Rotavirus
• IUCD — Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
• BESS — Biomedical Experiment Support Satellite
• PNS — Peripheral Nervous Systems
• GERD — Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
• AS — Asperger Syndrome
• JECFA — Joint (FAO/WHO) Expert Committee on Food Additives
• HRSA — U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration
• CT — Computer Tomography
• DDR — Diploma in Diagnostic Radiology
• BMS — Biomedical Sciences
• OHI — Other Health Impairment
• AGMK — African Green Monkey Kidney
• ABA — Agaricus Bisporus Agglutinin
• LVAD — Left Ventricular Assist Device
• PMH — Previous Medical History
• ORM — Operational Risk Management
• LAT — Laboratory Animal Technician
• FACR — Fellow of the American College of Radiology
• AMAL — Aeronautical Medical Acceleration Laboratory
• NNT — Number needed to Treat
• AIL — Advance Intercross Line
• LABA — Long-Acting Beta-Agonists
• RAMC — Royal Army Medical Corps
• FDBA — Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft
• LLD — doctor of laws
• DDD — Division of Developmental Disabilities (various locations)
• LUL — Left Upper Lobe
• MDE — Major Depressive Episode
• IMT — Intima-Media Thickness
• TEE — Transesophageal Echocardiography
• ADOA — Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy
• CBE — Chemical and Biological Engineering
• MS — Master of Science
• FOITS — Fast Optical in vivo Topometry of Human Skin
• LOA — Law of Attraction
• SIBO — Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
• DTS — Delirium Tremens the Shakes
• ACE — Accessory Cholera Enterotoxin
• ADPSP — Autosomal Dominant Pure Spastic Paraplegia
• AHC — Adrenal Hypoplasia Congenital
• CBI — Certificate in Breast Imaging
• MHS — Medical Health Service

• MRAD — Master of Radiology
• AFOSH — Air Force Occupational Safety and Health
• BC-PCM — Board Certified - Palliative Care Management
• VCT — Voluntary Counselling and Testing
• LLM — Master of Laws
• AVSEM — Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine
• BK — Below knee (transtibial)
• RML — right middle lobe (lung)
• FICA — Fellow of the International Chiropractic Association
• DM2 — Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
• ANA — Autoantibody to Nuclear Antigen
• CISH — Chromosome in Situ Hybridisation
• PM&R — Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• ADNIV — Autosomal Dominant Neovascular Inflammatory Vitreoretinopathy
• ALL — Acute Lymphatic Leukemia
• ASLME — American Society of Law, Medicine, and Ethics
• GSC — Glasgow Coma Scale
• ASDII — Atrial Septal Defect Type II
• NKOA — no known other allergies
• MHE — Master of Health Education
• BEI — Backscattered Electron Imaging (electron microscopy technique)
• ADHD — Attentional Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• AGT — average generation time
• LUTS — lower urinary tract symptoms
• SBB — Specialist in Blood Banking
• CC — with food, (but also cubic centimetre)
• MCTD — Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
• NKFA — No Known Food Allergies
• IADLS — Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale
• CKBB — creatine kinase BB
• AMD — Acids and Macular Degeneration
• CEA — Carcinoembryonic Antigen
• ABCRS — American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
• AHCS — Anterior Horn Cells
• ACD — Avellino Corneal Dystrophy
• AED — Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
• ICD — International Classification of Diseases
• T1DM — Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus
• EHS — environmental health services
• OBL — OBLique
• AR — Aldose Reductase
• SCT — Specialist in Cytotechnology
• ASD — Aspartate Semialdehyde Dehydrogenase
• MRA — Magnetic Resonance Angiography
• MIFL — Maximum Individual Fiber Loss
• FABER — Flexion, Abduction and External Rotation
• EVAR — Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
• AMLS — Acute Myelogenous Leukemias
• HNPCC — Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (Lynch Syndrome)
• ADH — Autosomal Dominant Hypercholesterolemia

• PP — Private Party
• AYUSH — Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, & Homeopathy
• NCHS — National Center for Health Statistics standards
• ICSR — Individual Case Safety Reports
• COCC — Certificate of Creditable Coverage (health insurance)
• LA — Left Atrium
• DCCT — Diabetes Control and Complications Trial
• ADVAC — Advanced Course of Vaccinology
• ROA — Route of Administration
• RPD — Removable Partial Denture
• LMWH — Low molecular weight heparin(oid
• NA — Numerical Aperture (fiber optics)
• EHR — Electronic Health Record
• OMHO — Office Of Mental Health Ombudsman
• AGEP — Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
• ALL — Acute Lymphocytic
• MSLS — Master of Science in Library Science
• HIB — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B
• COMPASS — COMPuter ASSurance Conference
• AMLL — Acute Mixed Lineage Leukemia
• ICF — Informed Consent Form
• EIP — Early Intervention Program
• ADSD — Autosomal Dominant Striatal Degeneration
• USPHS — United States Public Health Service
• FHH — Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
• ICSOL — Intra Cranial Space Occupying Lesions
• COMA — Certified Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
• FAGD — Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry
• CCES — Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist
• IPE — Individual Protective Equipment
• CAPA — Certified Ambulatory Post-Anesthesia Nurse
• ADBMP — Advances in Biological and Medical Physics
• DICOM — Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine
• ARSS — Autonomous Replication Sequences
• AO — active oxygen
• GBS — Guillain–Barré syndrome
• AA — Alzheimer's Association
• AS — alternative splicing
• APC — Adenomatosis Polyposis Coli
• EH&S — Environmental Health and Safety
• EMT-P — Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
• BILAT. — Bilateral, bilaterally
• LAF — Line of the Air Force
• NEI — National Eye Institute (National Institutes of Health)
• EMT-D — Emergency Medical Technician-Defibrillation
• ACC — Australian Cancer Council
• DEET — N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide
• NIDA — National Institute on Drug Abuse (National Institutes of Health)
• LGV — Lymphogranuloma Venereum
• ARJP — Autosomal recessive juvenile parkinsonism

• ADPEO — Autosomal Dominant Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia
• APLS — Acute Promyelocytic Leukemias
• SHM — Social History of Medicine
• MDD — Major Depressive Disorderb
• LCCE — Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
• ALTS — Atypical Lipomatous Tumors
• ICH — International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use
• OCDS — Obsessive Compulsive Drinking Scale
• DWS — Disaster Warning System
• AS — Alport syndrome
• BDT — Binary Decision Tree
• ASP — Apoptosis Specific Protein
• LMSW — Licensed Master of Social Work
• CNO — Chief Nursing Officer
• AMYL — amyl nitrite
• EAT — Ectopic Atrial Tachycardia
• AFC — Amniotic Fluid Cells
• IMA — Inferior Mesenteric Artery
• CBE — Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
• CHQ — Child Health Questionnaire
• AIM — Acute Infectious Mononucleosis
• AMSAN — acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy
• EFMB — Expert Field Medical Badge
• SLS — Specialist in Laboratory Safety
• MUD — Matched Unrelated Donor (stem cell transplantation)
• UMT — Unit of Medical Time
• CCSP — Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
• LDN — Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
• AFHPSP — Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
• ADRP — Autosomal Dominant Retinitis Pigmentosa
• CPRI — Computer-based Patient Record Institute
• HF — Heart Failure
• ARSA — Aberrant Right Subclavian Artery
• CRNH — Certified Registered Hospice Nurse
• AN — Aspergillus Nidulans
• MSC — Master of Surgery
• CAT — Computer-Aided Tomography
• MIRF — Medical Incident Report Form
• ARIC — Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities
• AS — Acid Succinate
• MISM — Master of Information Systems Management
• TESS — Treatment Emergent Symptoms Scale
• DISCH — Discharge
• AMOG — Adhesion Molecule on Glia
• AVN — Atrioventricular Node
• ASFV — African Swine Fever Virus
• HFRS — Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
• EMT-B — Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
• AO — Amine Oxidase
• BCBSMA — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

• NCRR — National Center for Research Resources (National Institutes of Health)
• PM — Plasma Membrane
• DCM — Dilated Cardiomyopathy
• CJ — cytochalasin J
• AFNOR — Association Francaise De Normalisation
• MPM — Medical Portfolio Management
• PHARMG — Graduate in Pharmacy
• AAR — abnormal anaphase resolution
• ABOP — American Board of Ophthalmology
• AHR — Ability of Aromatic Hydrocarbon Receptor
• TURBT — Transurethral resection of bladder tumour
• AH — adenomatous hyperplasia
• ARHSP — Autosomal Recessive Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
• OCR — Office For Civil Rights (Dept. Of Education)
• MSEH — Master of Science in Environmental Health
• ARVC — arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy
• DU — Duodenal Ulcer
• BOTO — Barral Osteopathic Teaching Organization
• AGM — African green monkey
• HACE — high-altitude cerebral edema
• HFMD — Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
• I&O — input and output (fluid monitoring)
• D & C — dilatation and curettage
• ADCC — Autosomal Dominant Congenital Cataract
• BSEH — Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
• MMWR — Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
• VNA — Visiting Nurse Association
• APR — Abdominoperineal Resection
• MOPH — Ministry of Public Health
• CMSS — Council of Medical Specialty Societies
• CLL — Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia
• PCOS — Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• TIPS — Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
• ARPS — Affected Relative Pairs
• CAM — Confusion Assessment Method
• ALL — acute lymphoblastic leukosis
• USPSTF — United States Preventive Services Task Force
• AP — Apple Proliferation
• MESH — Medical subject headings
• AE — Attaching and effacing
• CIU — Cardiac Investigation Unit
• OHNCS — Occupational Health Nursing Clinical Specialist
• ACNPV — Autographa Californica Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus
• B/C — Benefit/Cost
• CSTE — Council of State & Territorial Epidemiologists
• ASPS — Affected Sibling Pairs
• ALVS — Avian Leukosis Viruses
• CPHT — Certified Pharmacy Technician
• ORIF — Open reduction and internal fixation
• AOTA — American Occupational Therapy Association

• ISHEASTM — International Society for the History of East Asian Science Technology and Medicine
• ARNT — Ah Receptor Nuclear Translocator
• IPEM — Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
• SSPE — Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
• MAOIS — Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
• IIV4 — Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, Quadrivalent
• MIMS — Medical Information Management System
• CM — Master in Surgery
• PCT — Primary Care Trust
• AHH — anosmia and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
• ALC — Anaplastic Large Cell
• APKC — atypical protein kinase C
• CVID — Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders
• PPD — Postpartum Depression
• CSE — Office of Child Support Enforcement
• TBWO — Total Body Water
• MENACWY-CRM — Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine, Quadrivalent (Menveo®)
• NGU — nongonococcal urethritis
• CLT — Certified Lymphedema Therapist
• DASH — Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
• REM — Roentgen Equivalent Man (Unit of Dose Equivalent)
• VFQ-25 — Visual Function Questionnaire, 25 questions
• CISS — Competitive in Situ Suppression
• AC — Amylose Content
• ADCAS — Autosomal Dominant Cerebellar Ataxias
• ALCLS — Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphomas
• ASF — Abdominal Subcutaneous Fat
• STDP — Spike Timing Dependent Plasticity
• ARRP — Autosomal Recessive Retinitis Pigmentosa
• RESA — Regional Educational Service Agency
• ANLL — Acute Nonlymphoid Leukemia
• ESY — Extended School Year
• CPPD — Chest Percussion and Post Drainage
• SLD — Specific Learning Disability
• DORV — Double Outlet Right Ventricle
• AHA — Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia
• ARCI — Autosomal Recessive Congenital Ichthyosis
• GBM — Glomerular Basement Membrane
• AOT — Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumour
• LBL — Light Bladder Leakage
• CGH — Comparative Gene Hybridization
• GAF — Global Assessment of Functioning Scale
• OSAS — Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
• CLD — Chronic Lymphoproliferative Disorder
• YWHS — Young Women's Health Summit
• AION — Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy
• EMK — Emergency Medical Kit
• AFPD — Air Force Policy Directive
• AS — Ankylosing Spondylitis
• RTV — Ritonavir

• ALT — Atypical Lipomatous Tumor
• SISI — Short Increment Sensitivity Index
• VTE — Venous Thromboembolism Every
• SMFH — Superficial Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma
• BDDT-N — Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy (licensing body in ON)
• PCL-M — PTSD Checklist-Military
• TCM — Traditional Chinese Medicine
• DTD — Day to Day
• ALL — acute lymphoblastic lymphoma
• ASP — The Abnormal Spindle Protein
• MENACWY — meningococcal conjugate vaccine capsular polysaccharide of serogroup C, W135, and Y
• OEH-MIS — Occupational & Environmental Health-Management Information System
• CVS — Computer Vision Syndrome
• VZV — Varicella-Zoster Virus
• AOS — Allene Oxide Synthase
• EA — Enterprise Architecture
• NCID — National Center for Infectious Diseases
• HAP — Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
• AN — accessory nuclei
• GTD — Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
• ITBE — IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
• AEEC — attaching and effacing Escherichia coli
• NCADI — Csap's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
• NHIS — National Health Interview Survey
• CLM — Cutaneous Larva Migrans
• TAT — thematic apperception test
• ARD — Adult Refsum Disease
• CTE — Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
• S.C. — subcutaneous
• AIHW — Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
• LCIS — Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
• JMSMM — Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine
• TRACH — tracheostomy
• TSC — Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
• NICE — National Institute for Clinical Excellence
• APC — Ateles Paniscus Chamek
• ARS — Antigen recognition sites
• MRSA — Methicillin-resistant ''Staphylococcus aureus''
• D — Died
• LRI — Lower Respiratory Infection
• HPHC — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
• ERM — Epiretinal Membrane
• WHI — Women's Health Initiative
• P-A — Posterior-anterior
• ARNSHL — Autosomal Recessive Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
• NACHRI — National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions
• CRC — Co-operative Research Centres
• PICRA — Postoperative Infusional Continuous Regional Analgesia
• IAP — Intra-Abdominal Pressure
• NIAAA — National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

• DSB — DNA double-strand breakage
• AADP — American Association of Drugless Practitioners
• MTPPI — Medical Technology and Practice Patterns Institute
• AM — Achillea Millefolium
• AK — Arginine kinase
• CIF — cytoplasmic intermediate filament
• AP — amyloid plaques
• LTAC — Long-Term Acute Care
• ICN — International Council of Nurses
• ADLTE — Autosomal Dominant Lateral Temporal Epilepsy
• GDMT — Guideline Determined Medication Therapy
• AI — allelic imbalance
• VAS — visual analog scales
• TIMI — Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction
• PRES — Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
• HLHS — Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
• AS — Active sleep
• BPI — Brief Pain Inventory
• PA — Prince Albert
• VFQ-51 — Visual Function Questionnaire, 51 questions
• LDUH — Low-Dose Unfractionated Heparin
• AK — Aspartate kinase
• DMAA — dimethylarsinic acid
• AHDI — Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity
• PAOP — Pulmonary Artery Occlusion (wedge) Pressure
• ECA — External Carotid Artery
• DDD — Degenerative Disc Disease
• PANAH — Pakistan National Heart Association
• ASP — Audiogenic seizure Prone
• SGB — Stellate ganglion blockade
• ELBW — Extremely Low Birth Weight
• CRNBC — College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia
• SSA — Single-Strand Annealing
• PMB — Physics in Medicine and Biology
• PHACO — Phacoemulsification
• PMD — Primary Medical Doctor
• ED — Effective Dose
• MLR — Mixed Lymphocyte Response
• HSV — Highly Selective Vagotomy
• ATA — Anterior Tibial Artery
• UHID — Universal Healthcare Identifier
• CI — contact investigation
• SAM — School of Aerospace Medicine
• AS — Alagille Syndrome
• HAN — Health Alert Network
• TLIF — Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
• NSI — Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory
• CA — Chromosome Analysis
• AVSD — Atrioventricular Septal Defect
• AR — Acrosome reaction

• AF — ameloblastic fibroma
• GID — Gender Identity Disorder
• DMDS — Dimethyl Disulfide
• JHM — Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences
• TMD — Thyromental Distance
• SMDC — Seychelles Medical and Dental Council
• RDO — Registered Dispensing Optician
• MMN — Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
• MOS — medical outcomes Study
• IOE — Intraoperative echocardiography
• PHQ — Patient Health Questionnaire
• AM — Affected Male
• SEG — similar exposure groups
• CARC — Claim Adjustment Reason Code
• NDMS — National Disaster Medical System
• DMAT — Disaster Medical Assistance Team
• MACO — Maximum Allowable Carryover
• SV — Specialist in Virology
• SCDS — Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome
• ALL — Acute Lymphoblastic
• LOE — Level of Evidence
• AIHA — American International Health Alliance
• CGS — Catgut Suture
• VAERS — Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
• FCPP — Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
• MBK — Medications and Bandage Kit
• CMI — Chromosome Mitosis Index
• NIHSS — National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
• EFT — Emotionally Focused Therapy
• PHA — Preventive Health Assessment
• APL — Acute Progranulocytic Leukemia
• MH — Mental Health
• LSU — Life Support Umbilical
• SLKT — Survivability Lethality and Key Technologies
• WPW — Wolff-Parkinson-White-Syndrom
• SHRNA — short hairpin ribonucleic acid
• VDB — VanDyke Brown test
• LER — Longitudinal Exposure Record
• HMTS — Houston Medical Testing Services
• CERCLA — Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (1980, "Superfund")
• AS — Aldosterone Synthase
• NIAID — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
• OEHWG — Occupational & Environmental Health Working Group
• APC — Anterior polar cataract
• COCOM — Combatant Command
• MTBI — Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
• LMRP — Local Medical Review Policy
• CCHMC — Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
• ISQ — in status quo (Lat.: no change)
• OEHED — Occupational & Environmental Health Exposure Data

• WWS — Walker-Warburg Syndrome
• SP — São Paulo
• MEDICS — Medical Information Computer System
• CIM — Class I Modification
• DP — Dorsalis Pedis
• PAT — Pre-Admission Testing
• WCST-64 — Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, 64 card version
• HAD — HIV-associated dementia
• DTI — Diffusion Tensor Imaging
• ASPE — Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation
• GS — General Surgery
• ADHD — Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• ANCA — antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
• ACLY — Atp Citrate Lyase
• RHCC — Rural Health Care Corporation
• SST — Somatostatin
• TMS — Traumatic Masturbatory Syndrome
• SVR — Sustained Virologic Response
• POAG — Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
• ELSI — Ethical, Legal and Social Implications
• FLK — Funny Looking Kid (British doctors humor)
• POS — Positively Outrageous Service
• OI — Orthopedic Impairment
• HAT — Hepatic Artery Thrombosis
• TLL — Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory
• PPBE — Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution
• GF — Gluten Free
• CML — cutaneous malignant lymphomas
• BUMED — U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
• AUR — Association of University Radiologists
• AFRC — Air Force Reserve Command
• EBM — Evidence-Based Medicine
• ECV — Extracellular Volume
• SH — Specialist in Hematology
• HYST — hysterectomy
• USAFSAM — United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine
• EBS — Emergency Breathing Subsystem
• ETD — Estimated Time of Death
• NSU — Nonspecific urethritis
• RBCS — Red blood cells
• IMRT — intensity-modulated radiation therapy
• PAR — Performance and Accountability Report
• MIPO — minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis
• STI(S) — sexually transmitted infection(s)
• BHT — Bucket handle tear
• HPTN — HIV Prevention Trials Network
• HAPIS — HIV/AIDS Prevention and Intervention Section
• ASAP — Army Substance Abuse Program
• MERP — Medical Emergency Response Plan
• FLAIR — Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery

• NIDDK — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
• CTS2 — Revised Conflict Tactics Scale
• D — Density
• AAB — Acidic Aniline Blue
• EPB — extensor pollicis brevis
• IARC — International Agency for Research on Cancer
• MILD — Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression
• NSTX — Neosaxitoxin
• IVD — Ischemic Vascular Disease
• LIG — Ligament
• CIHR — Canadian Institutes of Health Research
• DOHA — Department of Health and Ageing (Australian government department)
• ACPE — American College of Physician Executives
• TMT — Trail Making Test
• SHIP — Senior Health Insurance Program
• ESF — Emergency Support Function
• AL — Angiotropic lymphoma
• SLT — Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
• DHF — Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
• H — Height
• MAC — Mycobacterium Avium Complex (medicine)
• MDME — Microsomal Drug Metabolizing Enzymes
• PVNS — Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
• EMER — Emergency Medical Expense Requirement
• TICI — Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction
• AMEDD — Army Medical Department
• RX — Pharmacy
• IGRA — interferon-gamma release assay
• AA. — arteries
• OD — Over Dose
• PFFS — Private Fee-For-Service
• DNV — Diarrhea and vomiting
• CAMI — Civil Aeromedical Institute
• KRC — Kommission Refraktive Chirurgie
• DTRS — deep tendon reflexes
• MRI — Medical Records Institute
• GNHR — Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
• GRECC — Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Centers
• ASH — Assistant Secretary for Health
• EPIC — Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage
• PSC — Program Support Center (US DHHS)
• TPD — temperature-programmed desorption
• COLA — Cost Of Living Allowance
• FTC — emtricitabine
• CPNP — Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• GBD — Global Burden of Disease
• BRCA — breast cancer gene
• AVRT — Atrioventricular Reciprocating Tachycardia
• OEHME — Occupational & Environmental Health Medical Examination
• MAFO — Molded Ankle-Foot Orthotic

• AEL — Acute Eosinophilic Leukemia
• VAMC — Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• OEHSA — Occupational & Environmental Health Site Assessment
• NN — Nerves
• ACEM — Australian College for Emergency Medicine
• IMC — International Medical Corps
• LTH — Luteotropic Hormone
• O.S. — left eye (ocularis/oculus sinister (Lat.)
• GRP — Glucose-Regulated Protein
• LCMV — Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus
• MSP — matching to sample
• HEENT — Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat
• AE(S) — adverse event(s)
• O/E — (findings) on examination
• MORD — Medical Operations Requirements Document
• VHD — Valvular Heart Disease
• SJS — Stevens–Johnson syndrome
• SCAD — Short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
• SMO — Senior Medical Officer
• NPAFP — non-polio acute flaccid paralysis
• ARMAC — Arkansas Medicaid Administrative Claiming
• NIDCD — National Institutetute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
• D4T — Stavudine
• VL — vastus lateralis
• MSL — Medical Science Liaison
• WRMSD — Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
• URI — upper respiratory tract infection
• BOP — Bleeding on Probing
• MAM — Moderate Acute Malnutrition
• ANUBIS — A New Universal Biosafety Information System
• YPLL — years of potential life lost
• GFATM — Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
• CAUTI — Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
• BM — Black Male
• PE — Premature Ejaculation
• ALLV — Avian Leukosis Virus
• WL — Weight Loss
• NHSC — National Health Service Corps
• UCD — Usual Childhood Diseases
• CRIC — cricothyroidotomy
• AFHSC — Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center
• AIS — abbreviated injury score
• MPA — Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
• DDS — Doctor of Dental Science/Surgery
• CIC — Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
• MPSV4 — Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Quadravalent
• UCVA — Uncorrected Visual Acuity
• MM — Malignant Melanoma
• SBI — Serious Bacterial Infection
• PNSS — Pregnancy Nutrition Surveillance System

• PAIN — Pay Attention Inward Now
• COTA — Council On The Ageing
• ANSI HISB — American National Standards Institute's Healthcare Informatics Standards Board
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Chronic
• ADAS — Alzheimer Disease Assessment Scale
• ISQ — Implant Stability Quotient
• CCDS — Certified Cardiac Device Specialist
• ONTT — Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial
• MEB — Medical Evaluation Board
• AAAAI — American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
• BEIN — Beacon Evidence and Innovation Network
• CRPS — Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• AVNRT — Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia
• URN — Universal Resource Number
• MG — Myasthenia Gravis
• RA — Right Arm
• TDF — Tenofovir disoproxyl fumarate
• OAP — Over Anxious Person. (ODSA) Original doctors' shorthand seen on prescription notes, but applicable far more widely, and an alternative to the conventional Old Age Pensioner interpretation, which I predict will be deemed politcally incorrect within the nex
• HADS — Hospital Anxiety and Depressive/Depression Scale
• ASPR — Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
• POI — Point of Interest
• AHD — Antecedent Hematologic Disorder
• AIMBE — American Institute For Medical and Biological Engineering
• IBV — Infectious Bronchitis Virus
• BIR — British Institute of Radiology
• OICAN — Orthopaedic International Clinical Audit Network
• IICP — Increased Intracranial Pressure
• AMP — Amputation
• SAPT — Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
• AACD — American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry's
• KDOQI — Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative
• AMA PCPI — American Medical Association Physician Consortium for Quality Improvement
• HPFS — Health Professionals Follow-Up Study
• AFLP — Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy
• BCG — Bacille Calmette-Guérin (Tuberculosis) Vaccine
• SBPASC — Service Benefit Plan Administration Services Corporation
• TEN — Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• PFPS — Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
• CRNN — cranial nerves
• STN — Sternberg Memory Search
• WAS — Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
• VENT — Refer in the respiratory area an individuals using ventilator device like a C-Pap for people with sleeping disorder or respiratory assisted device.
• PEPT — Positron Emission Particle Tracking
• WFOC — Worldwide Forensic Odontology Contacts
• SMS — Space Motion Sickness
• DEBM — Division of Evidence Based Medicine
• FAK — First Aid Kit
• LTCSS — Long Term Care Services and Supports
• NCIC CTG — National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group
• AP — Antero-Posterior

• NBDHMT — National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology
• S/C — Subcutaneous
• PTS — Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (deep vein thrombosis)
• QAR — Quiet, Alert, Responsive
• SDBTT — Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust
• DODMERB — Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board
• AT — Atrial Tachycardia
• NIHS — National Institute of Health Sciences, Japan
• EM — Electron Microscope
• MR — Mutual Recognition
• ARI — Autism Research Institute
• FACIT — Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy
• NRHM — National Rural Health Mission (India)
• DGI — Disseminated Gonococcal Infection
• NAMPA — National Association of Medical Perfusionists of Australia
• IVA — Isovaleric Acidemia
• ABP — Amount Of Androgen Binding Protein
• CN — Charge Nurse
• BIBIC — British Institute for Brain Injured Children
• PGD — Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
• NRP — National Response Plan
• HHS(S) — Harris Hip Score(s)
• SJ — supinator jerk
• BARDA — Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
• ABL — Advanced Breeding Line
• SEM — Sionscanning Electron Microscopy
• MBOS — Medical Board of Survey
• LSA — Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus
• HWFL — Healthy Weight For Life
• HC — Hair Color
• ACIOL — Anterior Chamber Intraocular Lens
• MSAC — Medical Services Advisory Committee
• PBAC — Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee
• MSF — Médicins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
• AACB — Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists
• NPWT — Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
• RADV — Risk Adjustment Data Validation
• M — Married
• D&V — Diarrhea and Vomiting
• AAAH — Aromatic Amino Acid Hydroxylase
• MDJ — Medical Digest Journal
• RACGP — Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners
• HZV — Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine (formerly called ZOS)
• PSQI — Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory
• DODD — Department Of Defense Directive
• MEPS — Medical Expenditure Panel Survey
• FLMA — Family Leave Medical Act
• AC — Abdominal Circumference
• AHMC — Australian Health Ministers' Conference
• ANZAN — Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists

• PFC — Prefrontal Cortex
• MERRF — Myoclonic epilepsy with ragged-red fibers (MERRF)
• NCCAM — National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• NAIT — Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
• PHIL — Public Health Image Library
• CPA — Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• SB5 — Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales 5th ed.
• UPIN — Universal Provider Identification Number
• SOBOE — Shortness of Breath on Exercise
• SBP — spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
• A&I — Allergy and Immunology
• PVCD — Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction
• VISA — Vancomycin Intermediate Staphylococcus aureus
• COMP — College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
• ARF — ADP Ribosylation Factor
• NCTR — National Center for Toxicological Research
• USAIPH — United States Army Institute of Public Health
• AAG — Alpha-Acid Glycoprotein
• IIV3 — Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, Trivalent
• APH — American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
• IFG — Impaired Fasting Glucose
• 0 — Not Present OR No abnormality
• C — Constant
• TINGLE — Experiencing slight prickling (not acrynom)
• DFDBA — demineralized freeze-dried bone allografts
• MMTV — Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus
• CLIA — Clia Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment
• CRRI — Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship
• SDP — single donor platelets
• TSE — Testicular Self-Examination
• NICE-SUGAR — Normoglycemia in Intensive Care Evaluation-Survival Using Glucose Algorithm Regulation (research trial)
• CSIC — Clean Self Intermittent Catheterization
• HBSAB — Antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen
• CCRNP — Center for Cancer Research Nanobiology Program
• NREMT-B — Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
• FPMRS — Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
• WMTS — Wireless Medical Telemetry Service
• SBV — Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales 5th ed.
• IPV — inactivated poliovirus vaccine
• DHP — Defense Health Program
• NSQHS — National Safety and Quality Health Service
• TGYF — Tianma Gouteng Yin Formula
• AFMS — Air Force Medical Service
• CHIT — Center for Health Information Technology
• CTA — Computed Tomographic Angiography
• OPN — OPeration
• DIL — Dilate
• MSOF — Multiple system organ failure
• SDV(S) — single-dose or single-use vial(s)
• FEBR — Fellowship of the Egyptian Board of Diagnostic Radiology.

• TBNA — Transbronchial Needle Aspiration
• NERD — No Evidence of Recurrent Disease
• METI — Medical Education Technologies, Inc.
• PERK — protein kinase RNA–like endoplasmic reticulum kinase
• IDDCP — Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme
• ADCSNB — Autosomal Dominant Congenital Stationary Night Blindness
• CAOT-ACE — Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists - Association Canadienne des Ergothérapeutes
• CAPS — Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services
• MOM — Metal-On-Metal
• PR — Pulse Rate
• CHC — Chronic Hepatitis C
• DPSI — dynamic postural stability index
• SBIR — Small Business Innovative Research
• HEOR — Health Economic and Outcomes Research
• MMIHS — Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome
• RRS — Reynolds Risk Score
• WHAM! — Women's Health Action and Mobilization
• CLIA — Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment
• SAIEH — South African Institute of Environmental Health
• ALFA — Automated Laser Fluorescence Analysis
• PCDC — Primary Care Development Corporation
• WRAIR — Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
• IDSA-EIN — Infectious Diseases Society of America Emerging Infections Network
• AHAHAS — Accreditable Hospital and Health-Care Administration System
• CDHA — Capital District Health Authority (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)
• VCJD — Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
• UMLS — Unified Medical Language System
• ARDRA — Amplified Ribosmal DNA Restriction Analysis
• NSTEMI — Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction
• LTOT — Long Term Oxygen Therapy
• AIMS — Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
• DWI — Diffusion-Weighted Imaging
• NFI — No Further Information
• IDPD — Indian Doctors for Peace and Development
• JE — Japanese Encephalitis
• OSG — Office of the Surgeon General
• SL — Slight
• DOEHRS-IH — Department of Defense Occupational & Environmental Health Readiness System - Industrial Hygiene
• PTTN — Painful Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy
• COPRE — Copenhagen University Observatory Reprints
• HELLP — Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, Low Platelets
• ANAM — Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics
• DMND — Diamond Foods, Inc.
• KHD — Kinky Hair Disease
• CDFS — chromosome division figures
• NPI — Narcissistic Personality Inventory
• PEDNSS — Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System
• WISQARS — Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System
• SARS-COV — severe acute respiratory syndrome–associated coronavirus disease
• PPDS — Phonologic Programming Deficit Syndrome

• EIS — Epidemic Intelligence Service
• RIATT — Research Institute for Assistive and Training Technologies
• ANZHSN — Australia and New Zealand Horizon Scanning Network
• MIRC — Medical Image Resource Center
• ACCME — Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
• ORL — Optical Return Loss
• ICD-O — International Classification of Diseases for Oncology
• CTAD — Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease
• ABPG — Androgen Binding Protein Gamma
• CMC — Christian Medical College
• TMA — Thrombotic Microangiopathy
• POMA — Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
• DNAP — DOCTOR of NURSING ANESTHESIA PRACTICE
• STSS — Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
• MUMPS — Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-Programming System
• MCMI — Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory
• ABPA — Androgen Binding Protein Alpha
• SCN — supra-chiasmatic nucleus
• VWFA — Visual Word Form Area
• SWS — Sturge-Weber Syndrome
• NMDP — National Marrow Donor Program
• LPI — Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
• ISOL — Isolation Valve
• NAPNES — National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service
• OBS — Operational Bioinstrumentation System
• NAMCS — National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
• SCIPI — Spinal Cord Injury Pain Instrument
• PD — Periodontal Disease
• AAA — Aleuria Aurantia Agglutinin
• AFRC — Absolute Finger Ridge Count
• IASO — International Association for the Study of Obesity
• DMD — Dystrophie Musculaire de Duchenne (French: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy)
• MMS — Massachusetts Medical Society
• AEF — Helper Allogeneic Effect Factor
• HPP — Health Promotion Practice
• SLAP — Superior Labrum Anterior To Posterior
• C.I. — Confidence Interval
• AMFS — Abnormal Mitotic Figures
• ADD — Adenosine Deaminase Deficiency
• CAVHD — continuous arteriovenous hemodiafiltration
• PPG — Photoelectric plethysmography
• CAS — Casualty
• ASRC — Australian Stuttering Research Centre
• EBCR — Evidence-Based Case Report
• MB,BS — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
• ACPP — Acyl Carrier Protein
• SSTI(S) — skin and soft tissue infection(s)
• HL7 — Health Level Seven International
• TH — Tyrosine Hydroxylase
• AGTS — Australasian Gene Therapy Society

• CIPHI — Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors
• ADFSP — Autosomal Dominant Familial Spastic Paraplegia
• ALK — Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase
• EHS — Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome
• ADLD — Autosomal Dominant Leukodystrophy
• CK-MB — Creatine Kinase - Muscle/ Brain
• VAX — Vaccine
• EHR(S) — electronic health record(s)
• ENFG — European Neurofibromatosis Group
• OOE — Out of Energy
• EMT-B — Emergency Medical Technician Basic
• MOH — Medical Officer of Health
• UHS — University of Health Sciences
• AACF — Atypical Acinar Cell Foci
• MDR — Minimum Daily Requirement
• ARGR — Arginine Repressor Gene
• CCMVI — Congenital Cytomegalovirus infection
• MHSACM — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Corporations of Massachusetts
• DAT — Direct Agglutination Test
• PLSS — Portable Life Support System
• PAAD — Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled
• SRM — Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes
• NSNA — Normal Shape/Normal Alignment
• FXS — Fragile X Syndrome
• PDHRA — Post-Deployment Health Reassessment
• TAVI — Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
• OCPS — Oral Contraceptive Pills
• CA — Cocaine Anonymous
• PAHO — Pan American Health Organization
• FECA — Federal Employee Compensation Act
• ASAT — Aspartate Aminotransferase
• MPI — Medical & Pharmaceutical Information
• SMBS — School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
• AAIMS — All American Institute of Medical Sciences
• EMSVO — Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator
• AFOEM — Australasian Faculty of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
• HKGCNT — Hong Kong Graded Character Naming Test
• ALL — Aberration in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
• ABPMR — American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• WOMAC — Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index
• CVM — Cardiovascular and Metabolism
• HMO — Health Management Organization
• IA — Internal Assessment
• AML — Abnormalities in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• LC — Lethal Concentration
• HV — Heavy
• NHANES II — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey II
• SDQ — Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire
• AOBNP — American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry
• CVA — Cardiovascular accident ("stroke")

• EFSA — European Food Safety Authority
• MSAV — Medical Scientists Association of Victoria
• PHIN — Public Health Information Network
• ACUM — Accessory and Cavitated Uterine Masses
• DANA — Defense Automated Neurobehavioral Assessment
• DRMD — Division of Radiation and Medical Devices
• RNE — Registered Nurse Exam
• LHF — Left Heart Failure
• MHPSS — Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Network
• AIHP — American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
• MERS-COV — Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
• ADNOS — Anxiety Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
• HER2 — Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2
• NISMAT — Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma
• REG.N. — Registered Nurse
• ABIH — American Board of Industrial Hygiene
• ACDM — Association for Clinical Data Management
• AHPPC — australian health protection principal committee
• ACSS — Active Chromatin Sequences
• ACPSEM — Australian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine
• P.R. — rectally (per rectum [ Lat.])
• MDRT — multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
• HIB-MENCY-TT — Hib-Meningococcal (Bivalent) Conjugate Vaccine (MenHibrix®)
• AAI — Aa Aristolochic Acid I
• NCPB — National Cancer Policy Board
• EMT — Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition
• B.O. — BODY ODOR
• NDDIC — National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
• SAIOH — Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene
• IBUM — International Board of Undersea Medicine
• NEX — Nose Ear And Xiphoid
• RCT — Rotator Cuff Tear
• CDAHK — Chiropractic Doctors' Association of Hong Kong
• CPCR — Cardio Pulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation
• SACGT — Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing
• PCV7 — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (7-valent) (no longer available)
• CGIO-C — Clinical Global Impression of Change
• COG — Council of Governments's
• ERBT — erythromycin breath test
• CRISP — Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects
• SENS — Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence
• HDI — Headache Disability Index
• SRNVM — Subretinal neovascular membranes
• DTWP — Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and whole-cell pertussis vaccine, pediatric formulation (no longer available)
• AMB. — ambulating, ambulatory
• BPHC — Bureau of Primary Health Care
• BMAS — Broth Microdilution Assays
• AIH — American Institute of Homeopathy
• HMN — Health Metrics Network
• APNA — AgNORs Percentage Nuclear Area

• ALLS — Abnormality in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemias
• CPPD — Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate
• HPS — Human Patient Simulator
• APA — Acid Phosphatase Activity
• QALY — quality-adjusted life years
• OR PCV — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (7-valent) (no longer available)
• EPSTD — Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
• BMP-2 — Bone Morphogenetic Protein type 2
• AMREF — African Medical and Research Foundation
• NPSG — National Patient Safety Goals
• HEW — Department of Health, Education, And Welfare
• QME — Qualified Medical Evaluator
• AAC — Associations Of Acrocentric Chromosomes
• ACGM — Amplified Consensus Genetic Markers
• DVH — Division for the Visually Handicapped
• CVID — common variable immunodeficiency disease
• WIN — Weight-control Information Network
• NBCOT — National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
• RNG — Réseau National des Génopoles
• H&N — Head and Neck
• SMAAA — Spinal Muscular Atrophy Association of Australia Inc.
• CFRLD — Cystic Fibrosis Related Liver Disease
• SMS — Smith-Magenis Syndrome
• NIBSC — National Institute for Biological Standards and Control
• B — Born
• MDN — Medical Device Network
• VFN — Verticillium Fusarium and Nematode
• ASPS — Aveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
• MZ — Monozygotic
• COS — Canadian Ophthalmological Society
• ARPS — Arbitrary Reference Points
• LEMS — Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
• EGD — endoscopic gastroduodenoscopy
• AHIC — American Health Information Community
• FHM — Familial Hemiplegic Migraine
• ABPB — Androgen Binding Protein Beta
• ISMP — Institute for Safe Medication Practices
• IR(S) — incidence rate(s)
• ED — Elbow-Disarticulation
• CEH — conserved extended haplotype
• MEJ — Medical Equipment Journal of Japan
• = — Equivalent to
• MH — Medical Hold
• ICCD — International Center for Clubhouse Development
• CR — Cunt Rag
• LAFH — Lower Anterior Facial Height
• FTSG — full-thickness skin graft
• VFC — Vaccines for Children
• OHF — Occupational Health Facility
• AF SURVEY — Atrial Fibrillation Survey

• FAAMA — F The American Academy Of Medical Acupuncture
• AOA — ataxia with oculomotor apraxia
• I/D — intradermal
• HMPV — Human Metapneumovirus
• PCRP — Prostate Cancer Research Program
• ARIEM — Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
• ABSCT — Autologous Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
• FOV — Field Of Vision
• PHLI — Public Health Leadership Institutes
• CIPN — Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
• BCCR — Balanced Complex Chromosome Rearrangement
• CMGM — chronic megakaryocytic granulocytic metaplasia
• ENOS — endothelial nitric oxide synthase
• COTA — Children's Organ Transplant Association
• TSANZ — Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand
• IPOP — Immediate Post-Operative Prosthesis
• SARI — severe acute respiratory illness
• AALL — Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
• NEDSS — National Electronic Disease Surveillance System
• IMMD — Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
• ADD — adenosine deaminase gene
• IBD — Irritable Bowel Disease
• CIOMS — Council Of International Organizations Of Medical Sciences
• PBA — Pseudobulbar Affect
• BHI — Better Hearing Institute
• SOMS — Shuttle Orbiter Medical System
• CEP — Centromeric Enumeration Probes
• SHTG — Severe of Hypertriglyceridemia
• ADCH — Autosomal Dominant Cyclic Hematopoiesis
• TTC — Threshold of Toxicological Concern
• MPRI — Medical Polymers Research Institute
• CGMS — continuous glucose monitoring system
• EEUC — Evidential Entities Under Cover
• CAD — Computer-Aided Diagnosis
• CCSS — Childhood Cancer Survivor Study
• ABI — Anaphase Bridge Index
• AIN — American Institute of Nutrition
• CDHA — Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
• PW — Puncture Wound
• DNPA — Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity
• ACK — Ancestral Carnivore Karyotype
• RAC — Recovery Audit Contractors
• AAA — American Ambulance Association
• NCMHD — National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities
• AGBG — Androgen-Glucocorticoid-Binding Globulin
• DASIS — Drug and Alcohol Services Information System
• FLT3 — Fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 33
• HDC ABMT — high-dose chemotherapy with autologous bone marrow transplantation
• TC — Therapeutic Community
• DAMIS — Drug & Alcohol Management Information System

• PCGC — Pediatric Cardiac Genomics Consortium
• RPM — Remote Patient Monitoring
• OMD — On-line Medical Dictionary
• NHANES I-EFS — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey I Epidemiological Follow-up Study
• AHPRA — Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• IOTA — Institut d'Ophtalmologie Tropicale De l'Afrique
• SVG — Saphenous Vein Grafts
• CPEN — Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
• DA — Drug Abuse
• AGIS — Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study
• FAP — Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy
• MRD — Matched Related Donor
• BEE — Bio-Environmental Engineer
• DMDD — disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
• NF — Necrotizing Fasciitis
• LTSS — Long-Term Services and Supports
• HBV — High Biological Value
• CSD — Cat-Scratch Disease
• MHW — Men's Health Week
• FMOA — Family Medicine of Albemarle
• ANZSNM — Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
• NMWC — Nominal Molecular Weight Cutoff
• RDI — Respiratory Distress Index
• EEG — Electroencephalography
• TUEB — Transurethral Enucleation with Bipolar
• JBJS — Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
• AMAS — Austrian Moderate Altitude Study
• ASD — Acute Stress Disorder
• LVED — Left Ventricular End-Diastolic Dimension
• BMP — Biological and Medical Physics
• TDR-TB — totally drug-resistant tuberculosis
• BPAD — Behavioral and Psychological Assessment of Dementia
• CDS — Caudal Dysplasia Sequence
• AAMM — Acute Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia
• TIENS — Traditional Chinese Medical
• ACA — Affordable Care Act
• SAHM — Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
• IRH — Institute for Reproductive Health
• VV. — veins
• AMML — Acute Monomyelogenous Leukemia
• AF — Accumulation in ascitic Fluid
• AADH — American Academy of Dental Hygiene
• ANZBA — Australian and New Zealand Burn Association
• HAPE — High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
• ANLL — Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
• ARPHPV — Autosomal Recessive Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
• FINR — Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation
• APSI — anterior-posterior stability index
• IDDB — Investigational Drugs Database
• AD — Atherogenic Dyslipidemia

• TEO — temporo-occipital (brain area)
• AMGD — Asymmetric Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis
• TKI(S) — tyrosine kinase inhibitor(s)
• NHEJ — non-homologous end-joining pathway
• AMCAS — American Medical College Application Service
• PHSP — Prepaid Health Service Plan
• NHS — Nurses’ Health Study
• CFMG — California Forensic Medical Group
• SCDD — Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities
• AHRES — aromatic hydrocarbon response elements
• PSAC — Pathology Services Advisory Committee
• AAII — Aristolochic Acid II
• DRU — Direct Reporting Units
• AFIOH — Air Force Institute for Operational Health
• CAMR — Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research
• MPPCF — millions of particles per cubic foot (air)
• CCOHS — Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
• MTAA — Medical Technology Association of Australia
• SGR — Surgeon General's Report
• AI — Avian Influenza
• FTBI — Fractionated Total Body Irradiation
• LSS — Life Support System
• ARMD — Autosomal Recessive Muscular Dystrophies
• ABFII — autonomously replicating sequence binding factor II
• CE — chick erythrocyte
• ACMV — African Cassava Mosaic Virus
• LOMS — Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis
• AD — Anaphase Delay
• ADCAII — Autosomal Dominant Cerebellar Ataxia Type II
• EM — Emergency Management
• STDR — Sight Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy
• AAOGU — Australian Association of Obstetrical and Gynaecological Ultrasonologists
• CDTB — Cytolethal Distending Toxin B
• DSRB — Domain Specific Review Board
• CMM — Center for Molecular Medicine
• VHD — Ventricular Heart Disease
• AIMA — American Israeli Medical Association
• AJN — American Journal of Nursing's
• MANTRA-PAF — medical antiarrhythmic treatment or radio frequency ablation in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation trial
• CIAI — Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infection
• BCCLS — Breast Cancer Cell Lines
• APAAP — Alkaline Phosphatase Antialkaline Phosphatase
• CERI — Cognitive Enhancement Research Institute
• DMLS — Direct Metal Laser Sintering
• ASID — Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases
• MDAO — Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
• ADAI — Autosomal Dominant Amelogenesis Imperfecta
• CAPED — Central Areolar Pigment Epithelial Dystrophy
• IPSA — Institute for Psychological Study of the Arts
• REET — Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist

• BIH — Benign Intracranial Hypertension
• VTACH — Ventricular Tachycardia
• NLST — National Lung Screening Trial
• MIR — Medical Inspection Room
• DASH — Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand
• APH — Antepartum Hemorrhage
• SIL(S) — squamous intraepithelial lesion(s)
• WG — Weight Gain
• RNIB — Royal National Institute for the Blind United Kingdom
• ACMD — Atypical Chronic Myelocytic Disorder
• HS — Heart Sounds
• APCS — Antigen Presenting Cells
• IDMT — Independent Duty Medical Technician
• STAR — Shock Trauma Air Rescue
• MCS — mental component score
• JIFSAN — Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
• SD — Shoulder-Disarticulation
• STARD — Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies
• AAFB — Acid and Alcohol Fast Bacilli
• MSRDP — Medical Service Research and Development Plan
• ELE — Estimated Life Expectancy
• RIDT(S) — rapid influenza diagnostic test(s)
• LISA — Life Science Austria
• CCHI — Council Of Cooperative Health Insurance (Saudi Arabia)
• ANZSGM — Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine
• AHSE — American Society for Healthcare Engineering
• CALLA — Common Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Antiserum
• BIFC — Benign Infantile Familial Convulsions
• AMERSA — Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance Abuse
• ANZPM — Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine
• MCPS — Member of College of Physician & Surgeons
• PDDS — Peoria District Dental Society
• ACSDI — Absolute Chromosomal Size Difference Index
• NHANES I — National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey I, 1971-1975
• I/P — intraperitoneal
• AC — articular cartilage
• MCD — Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency
• SMDH — Suck My Doll's Head; ( Turkish translation; See MY 'DunderHead' und definite disability in mein 'cranium und minesett" I am out on a 24 hower pass: I admit my obsequesiosity und mein kneeding an erl change: signed 'ein contributor auf dem stoopiditee")
• DMO — Dental Management Organization
• OMH — Office of Minority Health
• VOB — Verification Of Benefits
• ARES — Amide Response Elements
• BPT — Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• POLC — Problem Oriented List of Charges
• OSHC — Overseas Student Health Cover
• CAOT — Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
• ARN — Affected Average Repeat Number
• CHM — Congenital Heart Malformation
• CNIB — Canadian National Institute for the Blind
• DCO — Dyschondrosteosis

• MTSS — Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
• CM — Case Manager
• MMRV — Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella Vaccine
• ASCOA — Ambulatory Surgery Center Management and Development
• BSID — Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development
• SMAT — State Medical Assistance Team
• ADMD — Autosomal Dominant Macular Dystrophy
• NICE — National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (UK)
• HAST — HIV, AIDS, STIs and TB
• MCKT — Medium-chain 3-Ketoacyl-CoA Thiolase
• SCA — Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• AMD — Advanced Macular Degeneration
• CASAC — Credential for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors
• HSMA — Health and Safety Management Arrangements
• VHF — Viral Hemorrhagic Fever
• AF — Acentric Fragments
• ANZAPNM — Australian and New Zealand Association of Physicians in Nuclear Medicine
• MTA — Multimodal Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• AGCH — Atypical Goblet Cell Hyperplasia
• PCORI — Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
• APSTS — Atypical Proliferative Serous Tumors
• AME — Aminoglycoside Modifying Enzyme
• MAAC — Medical Assistance Advisory Committee
• AKC — Across 28 American Kennel Club
• RCT(S) — randomized clinical trial(s)
• MACE — Military Acute Concussion Evaluation
• FOMA — Florida Osteopathic Medical Association
• ADAS — Alzheimer Deficit Assessment Scale
• CLR(S) — C-type lectin-like receptor(s)
• ILI — influenza-like illness
• NRCPR — National Registry of CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
• GNG — Go/No-Go
• APD — Antisocial Personality Disorder
• CMU — Couverture Maladie Universelle
• PAPT — Progressive Ataxia and Palatal Tremor
• WCHF — World Congress on Heart Failure
• DCIR — dendritic cell immunoreceptor
• CCE — Clear Cell Ependymoma
• NIDRR — National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
• DWAB — Development and Welfare Association of the Blind (Andhra Pradesh)
• AALB — Asthma, Allergy and Lung Biology
• VSV — Vesicular Stomatitis Virus
• L-2 — second lumbar vertebrum
• ARFS — Activation of ADP Ribosylation Factors
• NINDS — National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• PPTCT — Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission
• SIA — Safety Institute of Australia
• VBC — Vienna Bio Center
• PLCH — Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
• LP — Licensed Practitioner

• ISTM — Institut Superieur Des Techniques Medicales
• EPM — Elevated Plus Maze
• MOOP — Medical Out Of Pocket
• FABQ — Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire
• AOR — Acridine Orange Reaction
• EJCN — European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
• BPI — Brief Pain Inventory-Short
• CMHS — Center for Mental Health Services
• CLI — Central Lymphatic Irradiation
• NL&D — normal labor and delivery
• FNHH — First Nations House of Healing
• AAOS — American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• ROC — receiver-operating-characteristic
• CSANZ — Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
• AFLPS — Anonymous Fragment Length Polymorphisms
• CCHSA — Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (1995–2008) formerly CCHFA; in 2008 renamed Accreditation Canada)
• CRAG — cryptococcal antigen
• CCFP — Certificant of the College of Family Practice of Canada
• TLBB — The Little Blue Book
• SIBS — siblings
• ABECOPD — Acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• AAAT — Adult Adolescent Alcohol Treatment
• HDV — Hepatitis Delta Virus
• DC(S) — dendritic cell(s)
• UHC — United Healthcare Corporation
• ICTV — International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses
• MAFF — Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food
• O&G — Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• PBI — plasma-protein-bound iodine
• ABH — Ateles Belzebuth Hybridus
• NTD — Neglected Tropical Diseases
• NDIC — National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
• RPVI — registered physician in vascular interpretation
• P.V. — vaginally (per vaginam) [ Lat.]
• ICD 9 — International Classification of Diseases, version 9
• MH — Mass Hysteria
• ACO(S) — Accountable Care Organization(s)
• ROBMS — Radiation Oncology Benefit Management Companies
• WBS — Williams-Beuren Syndrome
• AAL — Automated Anatomical Labeling
• MTCT — Mother to Child Transmission
• ASD — Attention Seeking Disorder
• EFWP — Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania
• ADHP — Alabama Dental Hygiene Program
• AFP — Analytes Alpha Feto Protein
• JCERT — Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
• PCV13 — Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (13-valent) (replaced PCV7)
• UCR — Urinary Creatinine
• DUD — drug use disorder
• RU — Repertorium Universale

• AI — Anaphase i
• AP — Acceptor Proteins
• AIR — Australian Institute of Radiography
• IVI — International Vaccine Institute
• MAB — Medical Advisory Board
• CHERE — Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
• LA — Left Arm
• DRUJ — Distal Radial Ulnar Joint
• SIBS — Social Interaction Between Siblings
• ORR — Office of Refugee Resettlement
• ANAG — Acute Narrow Angle Glaucoma
• CNTD — Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases
• IAVI — International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
• SMH — Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
• MNBF — Magnocellular Basal Forebrain
• ILADS — International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society
• NARI — National Ageing Research Institute
• APP — amyloid beta protein precursor
• DTP — Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and whole-cell pertussis vaccine, pediatric formulation (no longer available)
• DNBI — Disease and Nonbattle Injury
• EFS — event-free survival probability
• GYT — Get Yourself Tested
• AEIOU — Autism Early Intervention Outcomes Unit
• PEVN — periventricular nucleus
• BHSI — Behavioral Health Services Initiative
• PTA — Pre-Treatment Assessment
• CAT — Combat Application Tourniquet
• DERS — Dose Error Reduction Systems
• CR. NN. — cranial nerves
• CAEP — Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians
• NHAMCS — National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey
• PSS — Perceived Stress Scale
• DT(S) — delirium tremens
• ESDA — European Sexual Dysfunction Alliance
• NWHIC — National Women's Health Information Center
• CSSANZ — Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand
• AIM — Abridged Index Medicus
• VVC — VulvoVaginal Candidiasis
• AC — Autographa californica
• BMRC — Buffalo Materials Research Center
• OSHC — Occupational Safety and Health Council
• BSE — bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease)
• PPCM — Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
• CDSS — Coding DNA sequences
• CDF — Chromosomal DNA Fingerprinting
• IBS-C — irritable bowel syndrome with constipation
• DPEC — District Polio Eradication Committee
• DDNC — Digestive Disease National Coalition
• CDGE — Constant Denaturant Gradient Electrophoresis
• NIOH — National Institute of Occupational Health

• ISPT — Indiana Society for Psychoanalytic Thought
• DPHD — Division for Physical and Health Disabilities
• CDPA — Canadian Dental Protective Association
• DRUDP — Division of Reproductive and Urologic Drug Products
• AION — Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
• ADD — anterior digit deformity
• ADMD — autosomal dominant atrophic macular degeneration
• WAPI — Washington Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
• CCA — Conventional Chromosome Analysis
• LOINC — Logical Observation Identifier Name Codes (Regenstrief Institute)
• IREB — Institut de Recherches Scientifiques sur les Boissons
• IST-3 — Third International Stroke Trial
• IMHO — International Medical Health Organization
• ADT — Active Death Therapy
• CMV — Continuous Mandatory Ventilation
• SOP — Standard Operating Procedure
• ACACA — Assignment Of A Carboxylase Alpha
• NCS — Nurse Call System
• HCT — Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
• MTMI — Medical Technology Management Institute
• EMRA — Emergency Medicine Research Associates
• ONH — Optic Nerve Head
• NCIC — National Cancer Institute of Canada's
• FACOG — Fellow American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• SETS — Statistical Export and Tabulation System
• MSSR — Medical Students for Social Responsibility
• CLKS — Colon, Kidneys, Liver, Spleen
• GYTS — Global Youth Tobacco Survey
• NACO — National Association of Counties
• ADCP — Advances in Cardiovascular Physics
• AIOB — American Institute of Oral Biology
• CFS — congenital fibrosis syndromes
• ASD — Angiogenic Squamous Dysplasia
• LLL — left lower lobe (lung)
• SOCHI — Southern California Health Institute
• MMG — Medical Management Guidelines
• MSSU — Medical Short Stay Unit
• E&E — Eye and Ear
• ASCTS — Australasian Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons
• AMHS — Adrenal Medullary Hyperplasias
• FMLI — Family And Medical Leave Insurance
• CONSORT — Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials
• ABL — The Avian Blastic Leukemia
• ITCH — Itching
• NOAEL — no-observed-adverse-effects-level
• ECCO — European Crohn's & Colitis Organisation
• AAE — Adh Adult Enhancer
• ADFEVR — Autosomal Dominant Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy
• NNCA — Navy Nurse Corps Association
• IALT — International Adjuvant Lung Cancer Trial

• LCS — Libyan Cardiac Society
• ANCAHRD — Australian National Council on AIDS, Hepatitis C and Related Diseases
• NDR — National Diabetes Registry
• IVPT — Institute of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
• APHDPC — Australian Population Health Development Principal Committee
• EAGLES — European Action on Global Life Sciences
• AMLS — Acute Myeloid Leukemias
• EAGA — Expert Advisory Group on AIDS
• ALL — Activity in adult Lymphocytic Leukemia
• TSB — Trial Spontaneous Breathing
• LTHO(S) — long-term health outcome(s)
• JNCI — Journal of the National Cancer Institute
• IMS — Indian Medical Service
• VRIT — Virtual Reality Immersion Therapy
• JE-MB — Inactivated, mouse brain-derived Japanese encephalitis vaccine (JE-Vax®) (no longer available)
• MHSA — Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• CPC — Clinical Pathological Case
• PST — Positive Symptom Total
• AGD — Argyrophilic Grain Dementia
• NIPS — National Institute for Physiological Sciences
• SCFHS — Saudi Commission for Health Specialities
• AAN — Australian Association of Neurologists
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma Current
• CHLP — Center for HIV Law and Policy
• ABRS — Abnormally Banded Regions
• ELSA — Ethical, Legal and Social Aspects
• IPBS — Isotopes in the Physical and Biomedical Sciences
• IMC — Industrial Medical Council
• CSEMSI — Connecticut Society of Emergency Medical Services Instructors
• AR — Arsenate Reductase
• CM — Case Management
• ONSD — Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter
• HEPA — Hepatitis A Vaccine
• MANSI — Maternal and Newborn Survival Initiative
• RDA — Recommended Daily Amounts
• BCLS — Biomechanical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• AMLRS — Auditory Middle Latency Responses
• MCCQE — Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination
• ADHR — Autosomal Dominant Hypophosphatemic Rickets
• LNV — Lymph Node Volume
• AAF — Amino Acetyl Fluorene
• HSPH — Harvard School of Public Health
• RFH — Riders for Health
• EGG — electroglottography
• RCPS — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
• PSMI — Patch Slice Microincubator
• IDPD — International Day of Persons with Disabilities
• ASIMS — Aerospace Information Management System
• PDDS — Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• AARIC — Autism, Assessment, Research, and Intervention Clinic

• ACR — American College of Rheumatology
• BIR — Baculoviral IAP Repeat
• HBAC — Home Birth After Caesarean
• LAYA — Looking After You Always
• PBRS — Pediatric Behavior Rating Scale
• T-1 — first thoracic vertebrum
• ISI — Insomnia Severity Index
• MP-CVDRF — Monitoring Project on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor
• COSC — Combat and Operational Stress Control
• CACCF — Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation
• WAJM — West African Journal of Medicine
• PHI — penetrating head injury
• SLE — Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
• COFM — Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine
• CGE — Cortical Granule Exocytosis
• VKA — Vitamin K Antagonists
• PV — per vaginam (vaginally) [Lat.]
• HIPA — Health Insurance Protection and Accountability
• LMSS — Liverpool Medical Students Society
• IDET — Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy
• DBTS — Doctors Back to School
• AMSAC — Air Medical Safety Advisory Council
• ISMH — International Society of Men's Health
• BAAPS — British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
• ADIM — Australian Diagnostic Imaging Association
• UCOD — Underlying Cause of Death
• RARC — Remittance Advice Remark Codes
• IBD — Inflamatory Bowel Disease
• GBAA — Greater Baltimore Asthma Alliance
• AIOH — Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists
• SEE — Surgical Eye Expeditions
• ICCD — Integrated Center for Child Development
• SDB — Sleep-Disordered Breathing
• KABB — Kentucky Association of Blood Banks
• AEG — anaerobically expressed genes
• EINL — Equivalent Input Noise Level
• STAXI-2 — State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory
• MCD — Mad Cow Disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy)
• T-2 — second thoracic vertebrum
• PN — Pneumonia
• VD — volume of distribution
• CCW — cataract and curly whiskers
• AQ — areca quid
• RTNF — Recombinant Tumor Necrosis Factor
• SRT — Simple reaction times
• MENACWY-D — Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine, Quadrivalent (Menactra®)
• NIBR — Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc.
• LR — left-right
• HISA — Health Informatics Service Architecture
• RBRV — Resource-Based Relative Value

• SP TAP — lumbar puncture
• MHIP — Maryland Health Insurance Plan
• CPHI — Canadian Population Health Initiative
• ASAR — Alouatta Seniculus Arctoidea
• ATTL — Attachment Sites And The Left
• EOLC — end-of-life care
• CEVF — chromosomally encoded virulence factors
• APA — Administrative Procedures Act
• DDRP — Drug Demand Reduction Program
• FIQ — functional index questionnaire
• THIC — The Heart Institute for Children
• BME — Benign Myoclonic Epilepsies
• RHRN — Reproductive Health Research Network
• ASC — Alternaria Stem Canker
• MCEP — Medical Care Expense Plan
• ASAM — Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management
• RMHI — Rocky Mountain Herbal Institute
• P&T — Permanent and Total
• HLL — High Liquid Level
• ADPHSP — Autosomal Dominant Pure Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
• PCTS — Patient Caring Touch System
• LDF — Laser Doppler Flowmetry
• IADAF — Fellow of the International Academy for Dental Advancement
• DM — Dental Medicine
• APRIL — Acidic Protein Rich in Leucine
• BCD — Blister Cell Death
• ADSG — Average Daily Slaughter Gain
• BCHD — Baltimore City Health Department
• AIGF — Androgen-Induced Growth Factor
• ARRS — Australian Radiological Research Society
• BBF — boot and bottle fight
• ASV — Association of Shelter Veterinarians
• ANZSN — Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology
• DMGI — Digital Music Group, Inc.
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma Can
• FWML — Far West Medicare Local
• AC — Active Chromatin
• AMD — Acute Macular Degeneration
• KMC — Kasturba Medical College
• IM — Internal Medicine (journal / revue)
• AFC — Amniotic Fluid Culture
• RCPSC — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• EMSA — Emergency Medical Services Authority
• ASHS — Abnormal Sperm Heads
• LTBI — Latent Tuberculosis Infection
• CMLA — Cleveland Medical Library Association
• NAION — nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
• NWHC — National Wildlife Health Center
• CNRHC — Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Centre
• FHM — Force Health Management

• UPP — University of Pittsburgh Physicians
• CHSP — Center for Health and Social Policy
• AB — Alongside Routine Aniline Blue
• FNE — Free Nerve Endings
• IPMN(S) — Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm(s)
• GUSTO — Global Use of Strategies to Open Occluded Coronary Arteries
• RACC — Research and Assessment Corporation for Counseling, Inc
• ARCO — Autosomal Recessive Cardiomyopathy Ophthalmoplegia
• PUMC — Peking Union Medical College (China)
• AIS — American Institute of Stress
• APEA — Acquired Partial Erythrocyte Aplasia
• IACA — International Academy of Chiropractic Acupuncture
• HBOC — Haemophilus b Oligosaccharide Conjugate (Hib) Vaccine (no longer available)
• MXW — maximum weight
• NCMF — North Canton Medical Foundation
• CICH — Canadian Institute of Child Health
• PTCA — Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
• ACOH — Asian Conference of Occupational Health
• SARMS — Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators
• SNV — single nucleotide variant
• AML — Abnormalities in Acute Myelocytic Leukemia
• ARI — Adelaide Research & Innovation Pty Ltd.
• CCL — Cell Cycle Length
• CUS — chronic unpredictable stress
• AD — Advanced Disease
• MAT — Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia
• AMIC — Advanced Medical Isotope Corporation
• CSTP — Clinical Scientist Training Program
• AER — Albumin Excretion Rate
• ASUM — Australian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine
• PANAS — Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scale
• CBLP — Chronic Back and Leg Pain
• KEGG — Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes
• REMEMBER — reducing early mortality and morbidity by empiric tuberculosis treatment
• AVRT — atrioventricular reentry tachycardia
• CHI — Congenital Hydrocephalus Internus
• BNML — Brown Norway Myelocytic Leukemia
• RMAK — Rabbit Muscle Adenylate Kinase
• ASVD — Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
• ABR — Alternative Breakpoint Region
• ABCSG — Austrian Breast and Colorectal Cancer Study Group
• ACAT — Acyl Coa Acyltransferase
• CPSI — Canadian Patient Safety Institute
• COTH — Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems
• WCIM — World Congress of Internal Medicine
• AWCH — Association of Welfare of Child Health
• NVP — Nevirapine
• ARPA — Repressor Protein
• ECV — Effective Circulating Volume
• AGMKC — African Green Monkey Kidney Cell

• LPM — Lateral Plate Mesoderm
• FCHP — Fallon Community Health Plan
• MSE — Medical Support Equipment
• FFAS — Free Fatty Acids
• CKTP — Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner
• ACCS — Abnormal Chromatin Clumping Syndrome
• AAHIVM — The American Academy of HIV Medicine
• MHLT — Minimum Hearing Loss Threshold
• BH4D — tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
• EDMC — Estonian Drug Monitoring Centre
• BZK — Benzalkonium Chloride (topical antiseptic)
• CNPBC — College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (licensing body in BC)
• AMPI — Australian Medical Pioneers Index
• ERAD — endoplasmic reticulumassociated degradation
• IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIA — ITP
• CAO — Canadian Association of Optometrists
• T-3 — third thoracic vertebrum
• MILD — Mnemonic Induced Lucid Dreaming
• SBI(S) — screening and brief intervention(s)
• AUL — Acute Unclassifiable Leukemia
• CCA — Corpus Callosum Agenesis
• PTBT — Physical Therapy Brain Trust
• CANDIS — Child Abuse and Neglect Database Instrument System
• OPPT — Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
• CVMED — Cardiovascular, Metabolic & Endocrinological Diseases
• NBCCEDP — National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
• BMRC — Biomedical Research Council
• ARMD — adverse reaction to metal debris
• EBCPR(S) — evidence-based clinical practice resource(s)
• NHMA — National Hispanic Medical Association
• TQT — Tourniquet
• APL — Activity Phosphatase Leukocyte
• ACES — artificial chromosome expression systems
• UME — Unusual Mortality Event
• WELCOA — Wellness Councils of America
• NSCLC — non-small cell lung cancer patients
• CMRB — Chinese Medicine Registration Board
• DIHTA — Danish Institute for Health Technology Assessment
• PEF — Patient Encounter Form
• ISH — in-situ hybridization
• MPHI — Michigan Public Health Institute
• ASGO — Australian Society of Gynaecological Oncologists
• ALGS — Amplified Long Genomic Sequence
• ANF — antinuclear factor
• AHU — Assistant Hospitalo-Universitaire
• MMSI — Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
• TED — thrombo embolism deterrent
• EJV — External Jugular Vein
• PMLE — Polymorphous Light Eruption
• CFMNPV — Choristoneura Fumiferana Multinucleocapsid Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus

• NSLTCP — National Survey of Long Term Care Providers
• AECC — Ascitic Ehrlich Carcinoma Cells
• ASOS — Available Allele Specific Oligonucleotides
• FS — Flight Surgeon
• WRVH — World Report on Violence and Health
• PADIS — Poison and Drug Information Service
• ABP — Amiloride Binding Protein
• HEME — Hemorrhage Early MRI Evaluation
• MIDARP — Minority Institutions' Drug Abuse Research Development Program
• EMTALA — Emergency Medical Transfer And Active Labor Act
• WUSM — Washington University School of Medicine
• TILAK — Tiroler Landeskrankenanstalten
• RTMS — Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
• OBMT — Office Based Medical Team
• ACC — Apoptotic Chromatin Condensation
• AS — Ambras Syndrome
• DRRI — Deployment Risk and Resilience Inventory
• USPH — United States Public Health
• BCIA — Biomedical Clinical Instrumentation Association
• DTAP — Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine, pediatric formulation (replaced DTP)
• SHAPE — Screening for Heart Attack Prevention and Education
• OCBC — Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Cooperative
• ADJ — Adjudication
• ISI — Insomnia Screening Index
• ICSI — Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
• AN — Agnors Number
• CCA — Chromosome Condensation Activity
• OECI — Organization of European Cancer Institutes
• ESA — Endocrine Society of Australia
• OHSU — Oregon Health & Science University
• PTAN — Provider Transaction Account Number
• ASSO — Australian Society for the Study of Obesity
• DSOP — Dental Student Outreach Program
• PAH — Pulmonary Artery Hypertension
• ALIP — Abnormally Localized Immature Precursors
• ISTH — International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis
• JGN — Journal of Gerontological Nursing
• CC/ — chief complaint
• GVC — Gastrovascular Cavity
• ORNT — Oral Rehydration and Nutrition Therapy
• EMTALA — Emergency Medical Treatment Active Labor Act
• ARVS — antiretroviral drugs
• APCS — Serum Amyloid P Component
• AS — left ear [Lat.]
• NTIAC — Nondestructive Testing Information Analysis Center
• CGL — Cholinergic Gene Locus
• MOGA — Medical Oncology Group of Australia
• AI — Adequate Intake
• COSR(S) — combat operations stress reaction(s)
• LEB — Life Expectancy at Birth

• AP — Anionic Phospholipid
• RDM — refractory dermatomyositis
• AOT — Acridine Orange Test
• AIR — Aberrant Immune Response
• CMMB — Catholic Medical Mission Board
• ACE — Adverse Clinical Event
• AHC — Australian Hepatitis Council
• DTAB — Drug Testing Advisory Board
• AREA — Amplicon Restriction Endonuclease Analysis
• AMD — Adult-Onset Macular Degeneration
• EGDS — Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• AMR — Automated Medical Record
• BART — Balloon Analogue Risk Task
• COHS — Canadian Oral Health Strategy
• NLR(S) — NOD-like receptor(s)
• BPV — Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
• FACMT — Fellows of the American College of Medical Toxicology
• AN — Anterior Neuroectoderm
• MSRA — Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
• FIPA — Familial Isolated Pituitary Adenoma
• NCHWPPTA — National Conference on Health, Welfare and Pensions Plans Trustees and Administrators
• CKPX — chickenpox
• ARI — Autosomal Recessive Ichthyosis
• BVAD — Biventricular Assist Device
• VMO — Vastus Medialis Obliques
• RSO — Right Superior Oblique
• AAR — Age of Adiposity Rebound
• IVF — in-vitro fertilization technique
• MC2B — Medical Contact To Balloon time
• FHA — Federal Health Architecture
• CANCORS — Cancer Care Outcomes Research and Surveillance study
• AD — Alcohol Dependence
• CMRV — Chloroform-Methanol Residue Vaccine
• RCSI — Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
• AFCS — Amniotic Fluid Cultures
• TSLP — Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Protein
• USACHPPM — United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine
• ARP — Apob Repressor Proteins
• CPPD — calcium pyrophosphate deposition
• WD — Wrist-Disarticulation
• FAAMA — F The American Academy Of Medical Administrators
• ASL — Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• BAPM — British Association of Perinatal Medicine
• TWW — Two-Week Wait
• ISIR — International Society for Interferon-Research
• SUS — Society of University Surgeons
• ILI — intraocular lens implantation
• NCC — National Certification Corporation
• HADES — High Altitude Dong Enlargement Syndrome
• AML — Abnormal Acute Myeloid Leukemias

• MICC — Multiple Independent Current Control
• PDI — Protein Disulfide Isomerase
• ACS — Adjusted Clastogenic Score
• HD — Hip-Disarticulation
• SMND — Sporadic Motor Neuron Disease
• RCFR — Rey Complex Figure Recall
• AOTS — Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumours
• NPS — National Prescribing Service
• SAHS — San Antonio Heart Study
• AAV — Antiviral As Virus
• LVV — Live Virus Vaccine
• MRT — Medical Radiologic Technologist
• IWH — Institute for Work & Health
• TCRB — Tobacco Control Research Branch
• KHD — Kinase Homology Domain
• UNPA — United Neurodiagnostic Professionals of America
• EUSUHM — European Union for School and University Health and Medicine
• AB — Ascertainment Bias
• RIA — Research Institute on Addictions
• PHYSIO — Physiotherapist
• DRINK — Double-blind Randomized Intervention Study in Kids
• CHSRM — Conference on Health Survey Research Methods
• RIPHH — Royal Institute of Public Health and Hygiene
• ALSS — Attack Latency Scores
• VAR — Varicella vaccine
• MR — Measles-rubella Vaccine
• SOH — Safety and Occupational Health
• EEEV — Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus
• CPPA — Clinical Practice Performance Assessment
• EMT — Emergency Medical Team
• CCIIV3 — Cell-Culture Inactivated Influenza Vaccine, Trivalent (Flucelvax®)
• UITN — Urinary Incontinence Treatment Network
• CG — cathepsin G
• KD — Knee-Disarticulation
• NLIC — National Lead Information Center
• UMSLG — University Medical School Librarians Group
• MMRA — Minnesota Medical Records Act
• CACCN — Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses
• ASGMA — Australian Society for Geriatric Medicine Association
• HDFP — Hypertension Detection and Follow-Up Program
• PBI — protein-bound iodine determinations
• DVE — digital vaginal examination
• AE — Allelic Error
• C6 — Cervical spinal nerve 6
• CEHI — Caribbean Environmental Health Institute
• SN — sinus node
• CPET — Centre for Positron Emission Tomography
• ONCC — Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
• BWHH — British Women’s Heart and Health cohort
• CSAT — Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (SAMHSA)

• IOSM — Institute of Safety Management
• CIEH — Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
• AFCI — Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute
• ADAM — Disintegrin And Metalloprotease
• ICHNR — International Congress of Head and Neck Radiology
• MSD — Medical Stored Department
• OR — operative risk
• VNA — Virginia Nurses Association
• T-5 — fifth thoracic vertebrum
• ACKD — Adult Children with Knitting Disorders
• ATPIII — Adult Treatment Panel III
• PA — Pernicious Anemia
• ROTA — Rotavirus Vaccine (replaced by RV1 and RV5)
• WR — Wasserman reaction (syphilis test)
• BCC — basal cell cancer
• PTHRP — Parathyroid Hormone–related Peptide
• UNITAR — United Nations Institute of Training and Research
• UAEM — Universities Allied for Essential Medicines
• DHQP — Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion
• BHM — Bulletin for the History of Medicine
• MRAB — Multi-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumanii
• YHC — Youth Health Conference
• NPPB — Noninvasive Positive Pressure Breathing
• MREP — Medicare Remit Easy Print
• AO — Monoamine Oxidase (Inhibitors)
• SASOP — South African Society of Psychiatrists
• PERL — pupils equal and react to light
• REHAB — Rehabilitation (Center, Hospital, &c)
• SACI — San Antonio Cancer Institute
• MERC — Medical Education And Research Costs
• TY21A — Oral Typhoid Vaccine (live)
• NSA — Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
• ADSP — Autosomal Dominant Spastic Paraplegia
• HASE — HIV AIDS Search Engine
• ADI — Acceptable Daily Intake (National Academy of Science)
• CADCA — Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's
• AML — Aberrations in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• CHOIR — Correction of Hemoglobin and Outcomes in Renal Insufficiency (study)
• IMEI — International Medical Education Institute
• FNAIT — Fetal and Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia
• BRTH — breath
• CTTP — Childhood Trauma Treatment Program
• ABC — Acute Blast Crisis
• SAAG — serum albumin ascites gradient
• AAF — Acetyl Amino Fluorene
• AI — Additional Increase
• AE — Abnormal Eye
• OGHA — Office of Global Health Affairs
• IEED — Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder
• OTN — Ontario Telemedicine Network

• /- — Uncertain/equivocal
• ESO(S) — eating disorder(s)
• CMHA — Canadian Mental Health Association
• DVI — Dengue Virus Infection
• LHON — Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
• AUPHA — Association of University Programs in Health Administration
• ACCS — Activity Of Adenoid Cystic Carcinomas
• CCRC — Chromophobe Cell Renal Carcinoma
• GRADE — Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation
• N. — nerve
• PACS — premature atrial contractions
• ANNL — Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
• LSE — Life Support Equipment
• CIRM — California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
• FCIM — Federated Council for Internal Medicine
• ARPANSA — Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
• DMQRP — Division of Mammography Quality and Radiation Programs
• ANZCTR — Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry
• NHMRC — National Health And Medical Research Council (Australia)
• NSSHB — National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior
• BLSC — Buffalo Life Sciences Complex
• LOML — Latunde Odeku Medical Library
• MNST — Malignant Nerve Sheath Tumor
• ASERNIP-S — Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical
• APOLT — Auxiliary Partial Orthotopic Transplantation
• PV — Pemphigus vulgaris
• ACKD — Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease
• AD — Adaptive Dose
• TSCA — Toxic Substances Control Acts
• CMMT — Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics
• CMR — Comprehensive Medication Review
• BMR — Bone Marrow Remission
• CEHI — Caribbean Environmental Health Institutetute
• CBR — Computers and Biomedical Research
• FASD(S) — fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
• PAAP — Personal Asthma Action Plan
• USANZ — Urological Society of Australia & New Zealand
• IDFA — Immune Deficiency Foundation of Australia
• FBJ — Freight Business Journal
• ARHRI — Australian Rural Health Research Institute
• PANAS — Positive Affect and Negative Affect Schedule
• WEMSI — Wilderness Emergency Medical Services Institute
• FODI — Federation of Operative Dentistry of India
• DTR — deep tendon reflex(es)
• CISS — Cancer Information & Support Society
• CHLP — Community Health Promotion
• ANZHMG — Australian and New Zealand Hyperbaric Medicine Group
• HHCP — Home Health Care Providers
• BIRT — Biomedical Informatics Research Training
• TDHI — Telecommunications Device for the Hearing Impaired

• SARRC — The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
• ISB — Institut Suisse de Bioinformatique
• SIBS — Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics (NHLBI)
• BKPME — Bleached Kraft Pulp Mill Effluent
• RL — Right Lung
• DUCBT — Double Unrelated Cord Bone Marrow Transplant
• AMP — Antigenic Membrane Protein
• FAAAS — Families of Adults Affected by Asperger's Syndrome
• ASA — Australasian Sonographers Association
• IICU — Infant Intensive Care Unit
• ASP — Affected Sib Pair
• ALGL — Alginate Lyase Gene
• HIMS — Health Improvement Management System
• FREEDOM — Future Revascularization Evaluation in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: Optimal Management of Multivessel Disease
• IDDT — Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust
• WMY — Word Memory Test
• LFA — Left Forearm
• MERPS — Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans
• ASPH — Association of Schools of Public Health's
• P/E — Physical Examination
• GIST(S) — gastrointestinal stromal tumor(s)
• BRB — Biomedical Research Building
• AM — Adenoma Malignum
• ATF — Abdominal Total Fat
• L-1 — first lumbar vertebrum
• BII — Biotechnology Information Institute
• PR — Partial Response
• VFP — Vision Fee Plan
• TDCS — Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
• SMA(S) — shared medical appointment(s)
• ITPO — International Thyroid Patient Organisation
• TD — traveler's diarrhea
• SOHF — Swiss Medical Society for Occupational Health in Health Care Facilities
• PFZ — Porcelain Fused to Zirconia
• AML(S) — angiomyolipoma(s)
• AL — Allelic Loss
• CJAS — Copenhagen Journal of Asian Studies
• FNB — Fine Needle Biopsy
• ICSP — Institut canadien pour la sécurité des patients
• CEHM — Companion Encyclopaedia of the History of Medicine
• GIST — Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumor
• AGER — Advanced Glycosylation End Receptor
• GMRP — Global Medical Relief Program
• AIUM — American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine's
• GALT — Gut-Associated Lymphatic Tissue
• NVVRS — National Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Study
• MRES — Medical Response Emergency Software
• ARAS — Alberta Reappraising AIDS Society
• ALB — Alkaline Lysis Buffer
• PCD — Process Challenge Device

• NDSE — National Dental Specialty Examination
• AME — Advanced Medical Equipment
• AIF — Apoptosis Inducing Factor
• DENV — Dengue virus
• SCC — Sydney Cancer Centre
• RE-LY — Randomized Evaluation of Long-Term Anticoagulation Therapy
• LRLT — Living Related Liver Transplantation
• IAPB — International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
• PYF — Protect Your Family (From Lead in Your Home)
• AKS — Experimental Automated Karyotyping System
• GPLN — Global Polio Laboratory Network
• ADCS — Autosomal Dominant Cataracts
• SINS — Single Item Narcissism Scale
• RMSV — Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
• GCDSS — Gulf Coast Down Syndrome Society
• CCC — Closed Covalently Circular
• IAMA — Iranian American Medical Association
• DEPR — Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research
• CARIM — CArdiovascular Research Institute Maastricht
• CARES — Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival
• CAM — Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon (Hirschsprung disease)
• NIHE — Nightingale Institute for Health and the Environment
• CAM — Complementary and alternative medicine
• ANGT — Austrian Network for Gene Therapy
• DCS — Dendritic cells
• FHT — Federation of Holistic Therapists
• CT — X-ray computed tomography (not an acronym)
• LUPP — Laser Uvulopalatoplasty
• BTRR — Biomedical Technology Research Resources
• REMO — Regional Emergency Medical Organization
• STELLAR — Systematic Tracking of Elevated Lead Levels and Remediation
• MIRF — Medical Industrial Radiation Facility
• AI — Angiotensin I
• IMJ — International Medical Journal
• EJOM — European Journal of Oriental Medicine
• CMPA — Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
• DMH — Ducati Motor Hld Ads
• AME — Antiporter Mediated Endocytosis
• AA — allyl alcohol
• AR — Amplification Ratio
• C-2 — second cervical vertebrum
• EAGD — Electronic Ambulance Guidelines Device
• CIRCD — circumcised
• TGA — Therapeutic Goods Administration
• ACD — Acampomelic Campomelic Dysostosis
• HDM — House Dust Mite
• NIAH — National Institute of Animal Health
• ECCP — European Cancer Cluster Partnering
• AHTA — Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
• LUMC — Leiden University Medical Center's

• MANTIS — Manual Alternative And Natural Therapy Index System
• ASDS — Autism Spectrum Disorders
• AAV — Adenovirus And Virus
• C&T — counseling and testing
• SAM — Severe Acute Malnutrition
• MHA — Mental Health Association
• AC — Anaplastic Carcinoma
• MECP — Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program
• SUNSIH — Student University Network for Social and International Health
• PAMRA — Patient Access To Medical Records Act
• LLAT — left lateral
• MERS — Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
• IMWT — Inspiratory Muscle Work Tolerance
• SDT — sexually transmitted disease
• IRCAD — Institut de Recherche contre les Cancers de l'Appareil Digestif
• AANI — Allergy Asthma Network India
• LGBT — Lesbian Gay Bisexual Or Transgender
• CNO — College of Nurses of Ontario
• D&F — DRY AND FLAKEY
• ZN — Ziehl-Neelsen
• ANZAUS — Australian and New Zealand Association of Urological Surgeons
• ADPCA — Autosomal Dominant Pure Cerebellar Ataxia
• ACGMS — Amplified Consensus Genetic Markers
• KI — Karolinska Institut
• NTAC — National Tuberculosis Advisory Committee
• NPIN — National Prevention Information Network
• KP — Klebsiella pneumoniae
• FFFM — Future Faces of Family Medicine
• WDAE — Withdrawal Due to Adverse Events
• MBDM — Mindfulness-Based Diabetes Management
• AMMI — Multiplicative Interaction
• SNPHPU — Syndicat National des Pharmaciens Praticiens Hospitaliers et Praticiens Hospitaliers Universitaires
• C-5 — fifth ceervical vertebrum
• QPU — Quarterly Provider Update
• ACIC — Adenomas Containing Invasive Carcinoma
• PREP — Pre-exposure prophylaxis
• MIMC — Millennium Imaging Medical Center
• AHH — Assays as Aryl Hydrocarbon Hydroxylase
• ADC — Autosomal Dominant Cataract
• WFPH — World Federation of Public Health Associations
• AISRAP — Australian Institute for Suicide Research And Prevention
• LMR — Left medial rectus (of eye)
• BWADE — Bleeding, Weight loss, Anemia, Dysphagia, Early satiety
• ISTAR — Institute for Stuttering Treatment and Research
• AMS — Altered Mrna Stability
• CAA — complete androgen ablation
• NHAP — Nursing Home Administrator Program
• AC — Aberrant Cells
• SHO — Stryker Howmedica Osteonics
• ACRS — Ancient Conserved Regions

• MODY — mature-onset diabetes of the young
• SRIF — Smoking-related Interstitial Fibrosis
• KCOM — Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
• PCCA2 — Progressive Cerebello Cerebral Atrophy type 2
• IOL — Intra-Ocular Lens
• AILS — Approach of Advanced Intercross Lines
• CK — Clinical Knowledge
• OLTCA — Ontario Long Term Care Association
• OMMA — Oregon Medical Marijuana Act
• NCS — Neurocardiogenic Syncope
• STI — soft-tissue infection(s)
• SP — Spleen Acupuncture points
• NMHID — National Mental Health Institute on Deafness
• DCARA — Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency
• CPT — Cognitive Processing Therapy
• AINP — autoimmune neutropenia
• SPTSS — Screen for Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms
• ACO — Acyl CoA Oxidase
• APASS — Anesthesia Pre-Admit Screening Service
• AMLC — Alkali Myosin Light Chains
• PMI — Permanent Medical Impairment
• ITHA — Inter Tribal Health Authority
• ISPO — International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics
• CMDCAS — Canadian Medical Device Conformity Assessment System
• TSK — Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia
• CL — Corpora lutea
• UDC — usual diseases of childhood
• RDDT — Rapid Dip Drug Test
• TICS — Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status
• NAHM — normal adult human male
• MM — methadone maintenance
• DRMC — Doctors Regional Medical Center
• CHF — Consumers' Health Forum of Australia
• HEK — Human Embryonic Kidney
• WWPP — World Wide Pursuing Perfection in Health Care
• P&S — physicians and surgeone
• IAPH — Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health
• ACC — Abnormal Chromatin Clumping
• CIME — Centre for Innovation in Medical Education
• AB — Astra Blue
• QOS — quality of sleep
• AA — Alcohol Abuse
• OAS — Office of Applied Studies
• WIBR — Wolfson Institute for Biomedical Research
• CCT — Central Corneal Thickness
• JCAH — Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals (Canada, 1951–1958) (currently named Accreditation Canada)
• SEP(S) — Syringe Exchange Program(s)
• AE — Above elbow (transhumoral)
• C-6 — sixth cervical vertebrum
• CDMH — Conference of Deputies Ministers of Health

• DT — defibrillation threshold
• LVNC — Left Ventricular Noncompaction Cardiomyopathy
• CAA — Chromosomic Abnormalities Associated
• STARRS — Army Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Service Members
• IMAQ — Islamic Medical Association of Queensland
• CMED — Centralized Medical Emergency Direction
• EHS — Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Study
• WNV — West Nile Virus
• EXTR — extract(tion)
• CFS — common fragile site
• EFS — event-free survival rate
• PID — primary immune deficiencies
• EMTP — Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic
• NETH — Netherton Syndrome
• NPIC — National Pesticide Information Center
• NSAI — Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• VTE(S) — venous thromboembolic events(s)
• PEPT — Pre Engineering Pharmacy Test
• MI2 — MedStar Institute for Innovation
• CISA — Clinical Immunization Safety Assessment
• GRVE — Groundnut Rosette Virus from East Africa
• CAPS — clinician-administered post-traumatic stress [patient interview]
• SHRTN — Seniors Health Research Transfer Network
• WANS — World Academy of Nursing Science
• PAR(S) — protease-activated receptor(s)
• LGVMA — Lesbian and Gay Veterinary Medical Association
• AOMA — Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin
• EPT — Expedited Partner Therapy
• MMSS — Medical Malpractice Stress Syndrome
• PATH — Positive Approach to Teen Health
• BXD — B6 x D2
• ISMC — Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen
• VF — Visual Function
• MEBE — Methyl Blue (stain)
• IMAM — Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia
• WCMC-Q — Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
• CCH — Constitutive Centromeric Heterochromatin
• ELSA — European League of Stuttering Associations
• OCP — Ontario College of Pharmacists
• HCC — Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cell
• HIID — Haemophilus Influenzae Invasive Disease
• FV — fever virus
• TRM — Tele Radio Medicine
• AIOSM — American Institute of Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine
• ADANE — Autosomal Dominant Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy
• IDLES — indolent lesions of epithelial origin
• OPV — Oral Polio Vaccine (no longer available)
• PRHS — Puerto Rico Heart Study
• PHCG — Publicis Healthcare Communications Group
• ONDCP — Office Of National Drug Control Policy

• BRHS — British Regional Heart Study
• OBMT — Outpatient-Based Medical Team
• IAMA — Indian American Medical Association
• PFFD — Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency
• NAA — National Autism Association
• WILD — Wake Induced Lucid Dreaming
• ASC — Achaete Scute Complex
• AK — Above knee (transfemoral)
• AHI — Animal Health Institute
• AMPI — Amsterdam Pain Management Index
• SLAPS — superior labrum anterior-posterior tear(s)
• SCOI — Southern California Orthopedic Institute
• ACS — Australian Cancer Society
• CCO(S) — Coordinated Care Organization(s)
• NHI — National Health Index
• CTC(S) — circulating tumor cell(s)
• USU — Uniformed Services University (of the Health Services)
• AMT — Aberrant Mammary Tissue
• HAT — Human African Trypanosomiasis
• HKD — Hong Kong Diabetes Registry cohort
• NINE — National Institute of Nutritional Education
• PVCS — premature ventricular contractions
• S-B — Stanford-Binet
• NCD — noncommunicable diseases
• AR — Androgen Resistance
• OUP — Oxford University Press
• CCOF — Chromosome Competent Ovarian Failure
• ARA — Australian Rheumatology Association
• ABI — Acute Bladder Infection
• ARFS — AUTOSOMAL RARE FRAGILE SITES
• CDLE — Chronic Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
• NIAM — National Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine
• BASICS — Basic Support for Institutionalizing Child Survival
• MBOS — Maximum Blood Ordering Schedule
• BOOF — Bronchiolitis ObliteransOrganizing Pneumonia
• CLABSIS — central line–associated bloodstream infections
• ORP — Outpatient Rehabilitation Program
• ASO — Analysis and Specific Oligonucleotide
• ACS — Ars Consensus Sequence
• AH — Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia
• STOR — Summary Time-Oriented Record
• ESOT — European Society for Organ Transplantation
• MSSO — Medical Scientist Student Organization
• USMLE — United States Medical Licence Examination
• HIPN — Heartland Independent Provider Network
• ABR — Abnormally Banded Region
• EITS — European Institute of TeleSurgery
• ISMH — International Society of Medical Hydrology and Climatology
• HMOT — Home Medical Oxygen Therapy
• DSP — Decessit Sine Prole

• MAMS — Medical Archives and Manuscripts Survey
• NSMI — National Sports Medicine Institute of the United Kingdom
• ANP — Activate Natriuretic Peptide
• MASSMED — Massachusetts Medical Society
• MEDDAC — Medical Department Activity
• PEOC — Patient Education and Outreach
• AIMPAC — Alzheimer's Impact Movement Political Action Committee
• MNN — Medical News Network
• S-J — Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• BCVI — blunt carotid and vertebral artery injury
• AS — Alpha Satellites
• AF — Abnormal Anchoring Fibrils
• LOMG — London Obstetric Medicine Group
• IOLS — Intraocular Cataract Lenses
• UNRC — Urology and Nephrology Research Center
• CCII — Composite Cross II
• SFARI — Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative
• CARDIFF DM — Cardiff Diabetes Database
• TE — Toxoplasmic Encephalitis
• KGDA — Kernel Generalised Discriminant Analysis
• AO — Analyzed Age at Onset
• NKUDIC — National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
• FPS — Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society
• DA — dermatitis artefacta
• AIFS — Australian Institute of Family Studies
• BDCF — Baseline Data Collection Form
• FMRIB — Functional MRI of the Brain
• ESSENCE — Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics
• AC — Apocrine Cysts
• DDMI — Developmentally Disabled Mental Illness
• CTC — Clinical Trials Centre
• NDIP — National Dental Inspection Programme
• IAPAC — International Association of Physicians for AIDS Care
• PRHHP — Puerto Rico Heart Health Program
• FT — full-term
• WBHC — Washington Behavioral Healthcare Conference
• QLTC — Qualified Long Term Care
• BEB — Biomedical Education Building
• RC — Root Canal
• BCH — Biosafety Clearing-House
• CDS — Clinical Decision Support
• NHSU — National Horizon Scanning Unit
• PDC — Prostheses and Devices Committee
• IACH — Institute for the Advancement of Community Health
• KBI — KIDNEY & BLADDER imaging
• NIHO — Normalized Index of Hemolysis for Oxygenators
• CED — Cleared extrachromosomal domain
• CNIA — Canadian Nursing Informatics Association
• CSHS — Centre For Strategic Health Studies
• DD — Dry Dressing

• LJPC — London Journal of Primary Care
• MSNE — Myoclonic Status in Nonprogressive Epilepsy
• ARO — Autosomal Recessive Osteopetrosis
• CFMG — Canadian Forces Medical Group
• INF. — infant
• CCAN — Carcinoid Cancer Awareness Network
• ALRG — ALLERGY RESEARCH GROUP, INC.
• COMI — Coalition on Mental Illness
• KMAP — Kansas Medical Assistance Program
• NDMS — National Disaster Medical Service
• VSR — Vibratory Stress Relief
• ASD — Avellino Stromal Dystrophy
• MDPI — Molecular Diversity Preservation International
• ITPC — International Treatment Preparedness Coalition
• RGC(S) — radial glial cell(s)
• EORS — European Orthopaedic Research Society
• SBTF — Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation
• LTD — Long-Term Depression
• ADPRP — Adenosine Diphosphate Ribosyl Polymerase
• ART — Anti-Retroviral Treatment
• BTC — barriers to care
• PAP — peroxidase antiperoxidase
• CFFM — Centre for Family Medicine (Kitchener, Ontario)
• LMBF — Laminar Microvascular Blood Flow
• ARDI — Alcohol Related Disease Impact
• CWF — Case Worker('s) File
• CCIWA — Critical Care Institute of Western Australia
• MSSD — Medical Staff Services Department
• MCAT — Medical College Aptitude Test
• VICPS — Vi Capsular Polysaccharide (Inact. Typhoid) Vaccine
• ACES — Active Community Environments
• CNIM — Certified Neuro Interoperative Monitor
• DQ9 — HLA-DQ9
• MMRP — Mbeya Medical Research Programme
• BNA — Basle Nomina Anatomica
• GP — granulocyte progenitor
• SAMS — Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences
• NCCT — National Center for Competency Testing
• QOLID — Quality of Life Instruments Database
• IDHC — Island Digestive Health Center
• CAF — Chromatid Aberration Frequency
• TIME — Toolkit of Instruments to Measure End-of-Life Care
• PHI — Patient-Assessed Health Instruments
• ADGP — Australian Divisions of General Practice
• C-1 — first cervical vertebrum
• TTMB — Transperineal Template Mapping Biopsies
• FNSI — femoral neck stress injury
• AC — Adenocarcinoma Component
• DRMC — Desert Regional Medical Center
• CTEPC — Clinical Technical and Ethical Principal Committee

• TPOAB — Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies
• BABD — Basilar Artery Branch Disease
• AS — Allgrove Syndrome
• DRMC — Delta Regional Medical Center
• ALL — Abnormalities in Childhood Acute Leukemia
• VTX — Vitrectomy
• QUA — Quebec Urological Association
• GAP — Global pandemic influenza action plan to increase vaccine supply
• CMC — clinical management conference
• AN — Arm Number
• BUAS — Boston University Accutane Survey
• WCST — Wisconsin Card Sorting Tests
• BSLE — Bullous Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• ERSPC — European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer
• LPAP — Local Pharmacy Assistance Program
• RCBP — Rural Carrier Benefit Plan
• MEPP — Miosis Enophthalmos Ptosis Protrusion
• CBST — Canalicular Bile Salt Transporter
• LPO — lateral preoptic area
• MGH — centers--Massachusetts General Hospital
• HMRN — Haematological Malignancy Research Network
• MHC — Mental Health Conference
• SBBB — Steps by the Big Book
• ASR™ — articular surface replacement
• DNAR — Do Not Attemp Resuscitation
• TST — tuberculin skin test(ing)
• AA — Axenfeld Anomaly
• STCI — Short Term Care Insurance
• RRV-TV — Live, tetravalent rotavirus vaccine (RotaShield™) (no longer available)
• LOBL — Left oblique
• BRC — Balbiani ring c
• NEHIPC — National E-Health Information Principal Committee
• T-4 — fourth thoracic vertebrum
• AH — ancestral haplotype
• FRMC — Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Centre
• KDA — Korean Dental Association
• PTE — Posttraumatic Epilepsy
• MLAP — Master's Level Addiction Professional
• QSD — Quit Smoking Diary
• NFH — Nutrition For Health
• RFA — Right Forearm
• IEID — Institute of Epidemology and Infectious Diseases
• HBP — Hepato-Biliary and Pancreatic
• SRD — sustained rate duration
• SDFC — San Diego Fertility Center
• ASMI — American Sports Medicine Institute
• ALS — Attack Latency Scores
• LD50 — lethal concentration causing death in 50%
• GAMC — General Assistance Medical Care
• NIUSR — National Institute for Urban Search and Rescue

• SPT — Spinal Tap
• ASO — Allele Specific Oligonucleotides
• SAPNA — South Asian Professional Network for Health Awareness
• IAAR — International Academy of Advanced Reflexology
• RCC — renal cell cancer
• MERC — Medical Education And Research Committee
• BSCP — Biomedical Science Careers Project
• DESG — Diabetes Education Study Group
• PHO — Primary Health Organization
• AC — Antral Cavity
• RIDH — Rhode Island Department of Health
• HHP — Honolulu Heart Program
• WAFA — Wilderness Advanced First Aid
• RWN — Rochester Women's Network, Rochester, New York
• ANC — Army Nurse Corporation
• IJV — inernal jugular vein
• VBZD — Vector-borne and Zoonotic Diseases
• ADA — Autosomal Dominant Ataxias
• FDS — fetal death syndrome
• CAII — Carbonic Anhydrase II
• LAOC — Los Angeles Orthopaedic Center
• CAP — Community-acquired pneumonia
• ADS — Amplified DNA Sequence
• AHI — apnea hypopnea index was
• BEBOH — British Examining Board in Occupational Hygiene
• LAIV — Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (Nasal Spray)
• DTBV — Donor Tissue Bank of Victoria
• LLR — left lateral rectus (of eye)
• NIMR — National Institute for Medical Research
• MMRT — Midlands Medical Response Team
• ARVDD — Autosomal Recessive Vitamin D Dependence
• DSDRS — Diabetes-Specific Dementia Risk Score
• BMBS — Biomedicine and Molecular Biosciences
• VEM — Veterinary Medicine
• ACC — Anterior Cingulate
• SMART — Subconscious Motivation And Accelerated Reprogramming Techniques
• PCS — Physical Component Score
• MRP — Medical Rehab Platoon
• IIV — Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (formerly called TIV)
• SNDR — Swedish National Diabetes Registry
• AAV — Amplicon Vectors And Virus
• DNC — Dorsal Nerve Cord
• WACOC — Women and Children of CFIDS
• MTMS — Medication Therapy Management Services
• JBI — Journal of Biomedical Informatics
• HMDI — Health Manpower Development Institute (India)
• NONA — North Okanagan Neurological Association
• IUSTI — International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections
• HRPO — Human Research Protection Office
• CMA — chromosome mobilizing ability

• ADSS — Aged and Diluted Sidestream Smoke
• AG — Anopheles Gambiae
• ℞ — Pharmacy
• CA — Coronary angiography
• STHK — St Helens & Knowsley NHS Trust
• FUS — Focused Ultrasound Surgery
• ETPD — Electromagnetic Tube Placement Device
• ASCPS — Aspartate Specific Cysteine Proteases
• UHC — United HealthCare
• IPSB — inappropriate patient sexual behavior
• NIG — National Institute of Genetics
• ACAT — Acyl Coenzyme Acyltransferase
• TA — applanation tonometry
• MFM — Massage Fisiotherapy And Medical
• MHAT — Mental Health Advisory Team (US Army)
• WSMI — World Self-Medication Industry
• CRPD — Centre for Research on Personhood in Dementia
• P — plantar (sole of foot)
• LOMG — Linden Oaks Medical Group
• CMOF — Certified Mastectomy & Orthotic Fitter
• FTMO — fever of too many origins
• ROM — Right Otitis Media
• MET — Medical Evangelism Training
• NBCOT — National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists
• RSVI — respiratory syncytial viral infection(s)
• OBS — Operational Biomedical System
• SKD — severe knee disorders
• IPSM — Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine
• CNDA — College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (licensing body in AB) (AANP prior to August 1st, 2012)
• MSHP — Minnesota Society of Health-System Pharmacists
• PABD — Preoperative Autologous Blood Donation
• WRMC — Western Regional Medical Command
• CASPAR — Classification of Psoriatic Arthritis
• JOPS — Journals of Physiotherapy Specialists
• NDSH — Non Direct Self Harm
• DHEU — Deakin Health Economics Unit
• GCS — group C streptococcus/i
• IRVAN — Idiopathic Retinal Vasculitis, Aneurysms, and Neuroretinitis
• MEDS — The Medical Emergency Distribution System
• L85 — Leiden-85 cohort
• MAA — Medical Administrative Activities
• PDEP — Pediatric Diabetes Education Portal
• CAD — Carotid Artery Disease
• TYU — Tyuleniy (virus)
• SHM — Self Help Magazine
• PCOD — Polycystic Ovary Disorder
• BVI — Better Vision Institute
• DZ — Dizygotic
• MTRP — Medical Training Review Panel
• SCHN — Sutton Complementary Health Network

• ROEP — Runde Occupational and Environmental Professionals
• CAP — Community Action Program
• EAOT — Equine Assisted Occupational Therapy
• CCI — Canadian Classification Index
• WCI — Wound Care Institute
• RMK — Robot Medical Kit
• DRMC — DuBois Regional Medical Center
• SSTAR — Society for Sex Therapy and Research
• CAS — Casualty Actuary Society
• ORD — Office of Rare Diseases, National Institutes of Health
• AGEPC — Acetyl Glyceryl Ether Phosphoryl Choline
• CPX — chickenpox
• DCAB — Disability and Communication Access Board (State of Hawaii)
• NC2 — Nebraska Cancer Coalition
• FOPO — Federation of Pediatric Organizations
• FEHBP — Federal Employees Health Benefits Program
• AD — right ear (Lat.)
• INMP — Integrative Nutrition and Metabolic Processes
• RIMC — Region I Medical Center
• ACES — Adverse Childhood Experiences Study
• C-7 — seventh cervical vertebrum
• PC — PC Posterior chamber (of eye)
• NEAHR — Network Environments for Aboriginal Health Research
• NHSN — National Healthcare Safety Network
• TORC — Transfusion Outcomes Research Collaborative
• AD — Antigen Density
• PESCI — Pre-Employment Structured Clinical Interview
• ER — Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
• CPEN — Cancer Patient Education Network
• IDV — indinavir
• DTSP — Diagnostic Technologies and Screening Panel
• AP — Associated Pole
• HGP — Human Guinea Pig
• RIFLE — Risk, injury, failure, loss, end-stage (renal)
• BICC — Biomedical Information Communication Center
• GENESIS — Generalized Early Sepsis Intervention Strategies
• SPHERE — Statewide Partnership for HIV Education in Recovery Environments
• MCV — Measles-containing vaccines
• SUID — Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
• GGS — group G streptococcus/i
• UBMT — Unrelated Bone Marrow Transplants
• NRMP — National Residency Matching Program
• RTES — respOnse to traumatic event scale
• ACA — Amyloid Congophilic Angiopathy
• AE — Alclofenac Epoxide
• AMD — Adult Macular Degeneration
• TRIPP — Teaching Resource for Instructors in Prehospital Pediatrics
• CANAL — Concerted Action on Neutralizing Antibodies in Severe Hemophilia A
• CA — Chromosome Abnormalities
• PRA — Physician's Recognition Award

• WCHQ — Wisconsin Collaborative for Healthcare Quality
• AAM — Alcohol Awareness Month
• RHRN — Romanian Harm Reduction Network
• ASCIT — Arterial Stiffness and Calcifications in Incident Renal Transplant Recipients
• ALSJ — Autosomal Recessive Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• LLC — Lake Louise Criteria
• AN — Ala Nigra
• CCS — Command Core System
• CEHI — Children’s Environmental Health Institute
• DES — Dysequilibrium Syndrome
• AMC — Aerospace Medicine Council
• ISIS — Institute of Science in Society
• AHUM — Adolescent Health Utility Measure
• HPV4 — Human Papillomavirus vaccine, quadrivalent (Gardasil®)
• SPT — skin-prick test
• LTFP — Long Term Follow-up Program
• NIGMS — The National Institute Of General Medical Sciences
• BIOH — British Institute of Occupational Hygienists
• AAV — Adenoassociated Virus
• CCC — Complete Cytogenetic Conversion
• NTP — normal temperature and pulse
• TDN — Total Dietary Nutrition
• O/E — upon examination:
• UNCIRC — un (not) circumcised
• WIPS — Wellbeing Integrity Prevention And Safety
• BRAIN — Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies
• ARLI — Autosomal Recessive Lamellar Ichthyosis
• IAPH — International Association of Pure Hypnoanalysts
• AMD — Age Macular Degeneration
• GRACE — Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events
• SST — Somatostatin Receptor
• FDHS — Florida Digestive Health Specialists
• MDI — Manic Depressive Illness
• FWML — F-wave minimal latency
• CASP — Characterized A Serine Protease
• BWCS — Bowel Control Scale
• DBMD — Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy
• TKA — Through-the-knee amputation
• OTEPP — Occupational Therapy examination and practice preparation project (Canada)
• NPSS — Nana Palkar Smruti Samiti
• ASR — Ammoniacal Silver Reaction
• AMD — American Macular Degeneration
• MOAD — Mothers' Outcomes After Delivery
• EP — Electrophysiology
• MEDI — Medical Electronic Data Interchange
• LEND — Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
• ASD — Abnormal Sexual Development
• OIAP — Oklahoma Infants Assistance Program
• NAPVI — National Association for Parents of Children with Visually Impairments
• IMER — International Medical Education Research

• SEIR — susceptible → exposed → infectious → recovered
• MIAL — Medical Image Analysis Laboratory
• SARI — severe upper respiratory infection
• ISMS — Illinois State Medical Society
• NFLT — Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness
• IO — IO Inferior oblique (of eye)
• SIUT — Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplants
• AL — Albumin Locus
• IMOP — Internal Medicine Operating Protocol
• AHI — American Health Institute
• TREAT — Trial to Reduce Cardiovascular Events with Aranesp Therapy
• KCAT — Kidney Check Australia Taskforce
• REMO — Rapid Epidemiological Mapping of Onchocerciasis
• VATS — video-assisted thoracic surgery
• ESOH — Environment, Safety and Occupational Health
• FAMIS — Family Access to Medical Insurance Security
• GPPA — General Practice Psychotherapy Association
• GABHS — Group A Beta-Haemolytic Streptococcus
• NOSF — No Other Significant Findings
• PDDP — Provincial Drug Distribution Program
• IPAG — Independent Pharmacists of Australia Group
• AK — Abnormal Karyotypes
• RPRF — Reactivity of Psychosis Rating Form
• LN — lymph nodes(s)
• TMLT — Texas Medical Liability Trust
• STIS — Sexual Transmitted Infections
• IMER — Institute For Medical Education Research
• INT — introversion
• MLD — Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Disease
• QO — Quality Oncology, Inc.
• NEFS — New England Fertility Society
• ATCC — Anatomical Therapeutic Classification Code
• AMEDS — Approved Medical Examiner of Divers
• DAA — direct-acting antiviral
• ADNSHL — Autosomal Dominant Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
• AML — Acute Monoblastic Leukemia
• AMDUCA — Animal Medical Drug Use Clarification Act
• ARCAS — Autosomal Recessive Cerebellar Ataxias
• GMIA — Generic Medicines Industry Association (Australia)
• AR — The Androgen Receptor
• LMA — The Longwood Medical Area
• PEOC — Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption
• NCSS — National Cholera Surveillance System
• TET — Tetanus Toxoid
• ICRW — Information Carrying Radio Waves
• THAD — Transient Hepatic Attenuation Differences
• WDD — Washington Dentists Directory
• CEBP — Centre of Evidence-Based Physiotherapy
• VMI — ventricular mass index
• TCCNSW — The Cancer Council New South Wales

• CEDRO — Centre for Drug Research, University of Amsterdam
• OAP — Old Age Premium
• HMRI — Health Management Research Institute
• DANB — Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.
• VSCR — Vienna School of Clinical Research
• EMDN — European Mitochondrial Disease Network
• ADF — Allelic Deletion Fingerprinting
• OSN — OPTICAL SYNCHRONOUS NETWORK
• EDP — emotionally disturbed person, (Refrence what medical source? /Ye Ed, fmf 09/20/2013:
• AMD — Allelic Message Display
• PHII — Public Health Informatics Institute
• MNBN — Medicare News Brief Network
• MCI — Millicurie
• OPHS — Office of Public Health and Science
• AR — Altered Recognition
• CMHI — Cook-Medley Hostility Inventory
• SPCIC — Small Pathogenic Circulating Immune Complexes
• SFR — spotted fever rickettsiosis
• BEDS — Belgian Elderly Diabetes Survey
• CDAD — C. difficile-associated diarrhea
• MSIC — Medically Supervised Injecting Centre
• BR — Birefringent Retardation
• NCDA — National Center for Deaf Advocacy
• BSRC — Birdshot retino(choroido)pathy
• FST — Forced Swim Test
• TPMT — thiopurine S-methyltransferase
• MIAP — Medically Indigent Assistance Program (SCDHHS)
• MSSA — Medical Service Study Areas
• ACF — Arise From Acentric Chromosome Fragments
• ASH — Abnormal Sperm Heads
• ATDN — AIDS Treatment Data Network
• TIV — Trivalent (Inact.) Influenza Vaccine
• EMN — European Medical Network
• LL — Left Leg
• AUDIT — Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test
• AFP — Serum Alpha Feto Protein
• GMRP — Georgia Medical Resource Pool
• SPTSS — Short-term Prednisone to Treat STA Study
• HIT — Health Information Technology
• HD — Hirschsprung disease
• BEOA — British and European Osteopathic Association
• NAD — not actually diagnosed
• NCAT — neurocognitive assessment tool
• TRICH — trichomonas vaginalis
• SRCA — State Reportable Conditions Assessment
• KAPA — Knoxville Area Project Access
• MRTC — Maple Ridge Treatment Centre
• ENO — exhaled nitric oxide
• HCPC — Health and Care Professions Council
• ABC — Active Biological Containment

• RREP — Retrospective Registration Evaluation Project
• POAG — POtentialAusGleich (German) - Potential Equalisation
• SLP — SLEEPINESS SCALE
• ETHICS — Empowerment Through HIV/AIDS Information, Community and Services
• FNIH — Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, Inc.
• WCBLS — Wisconsin Childhood Blood-Lead Study
• MQG — Medical QiGong
• MAGIC — Meta-analysis of Glucose and Insulin Related Traits Consortium
• ANRO — Anaesthetics National Recruitment Office
• REPT — Registered Evoked Potential Technologist
• NARTI — Nucleoside Analogue Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
• MDPC — Medical Device Packaging Committee
• YFHS — Yemen Family Health Survey
• C-3 — fhird cervical vertebrum
• RIV3 — Recombinant Influenza Vaccine, Trivalent (Flublok®)
• UHO — Utah Hospice Organization
• TC — Typhus Commission
• BAVM — Brain ArterioVenous Malformation
• VNAA — Visiting Nurse Associations of America
• NPHS-II — Second Northwick Park Heart Study
• JOINTS — Joining Organizations in Tackling SSIs
• CCCDP — Carolina Children's Communicative Disorders Program
• LDLO — lowest dosage causing death
• CCP — Camphoramine Chloroacetic Platinum
• DGP — Diagnóstico Genético Preimplantatorio
• TMC — Troop Medical Center
• ACIM — Academy of Comprehensive Integrated Medicine
• CATT — Comparison of age-related macular degeneration treatments trials
• AMIC — Advanced Medical Imaging Center
• SNHC — Sonya Natural Holistic Centre
• CMM — Children's Medical Ministries
• NSAI — Non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor
• TCL — T-cell-leukemia-lymphoma
• DDL — didanosine
• PCHW — Positive Changes Hypnosis Westchester
• AIT — Advanced Integrative Therapy
• CQMS — Clincal Quality Measures
• TB — Tuberculosis Basic
• CMHT — Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel Test
• NETSS — National Electronic Telecommunications System forSurveillance
• PEHT — Pediatric Environmental Health Toolkit
• RECOS — REpetitive COncussion in Sport
• BTBIS — brief traumatic brain injury screen
• TES — Transcranial Electrical Stimulation
• QCG — Quick Combat Gauze
• EIWH — European Institute of Women's Health
• UWS — United Wisconsin Services
• AS — Alstrom Syndrome
• CHW — Community Healthcare Workers
• VL — Visceral Leishmaniasis

• DAT — Delivered at Terminal
• PBRSS — Prevention Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
• LRCPS — Lipid Research Clinics Prevalence Study
• NIPI — Norway-India Partnership Initiative
• BL — Black Larva
• MICS — Medical Implant Communications Service
• HSCWB — Health Social Care and Well-Being Partnership
• EDNOS — Eating disorder not otherwiaw specified
• DARTS — Diabetes Audit and Research in Tayside Scotland
• CPHI — Center for Public Health Informatics
• MIMI — Mobile Integrated Medical Instruments
• VNC — Ventral Nerve Cord
• NMRI — Network of Minority Research Investigators
• COC — Cost of Care
• MPJ — Medical Projects Journal
• EOEP — Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology Program (DSHS)
• COURAGE — Clinical Outcomes Utilizing Revascularization and Aggressive Drug Evaluation
• NIHB — Non-Insured Health Benefits
• SCD — severe combined immunodeficiency
• SMI — Student Medical Insurance
• AFIX — Assessment, Feedback, Incentives and eXchange
• WVNI — Western Visiting Nurses, Inc.
• MSRT — Medical Student Research Training
• WOFAPS — WOrld Federation of Association of Pediatric Surgeons
• HPAI — Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
• NIRS — National Institute of Radiological Science
• RSA — Rehabilitation Services Administration
• ASL — Acute Secondary Leukemia
• EIIC — Enfermedad Inflamatoria Intestinal Crónica
• EAC — exercise-associated collapse
• CPPA — Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation
• AC — Adenomatosis Coli
• UHC — United HealthCare Service, Inc.
• CRAH — Clinical Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists
• UXR — Uniform X- Ray film
• NPHS-I — First Northwick Park Heart Study
• RARE — Rapid Assessment Response and Evaluation
• BE — Bioenvironmental Engineering
• BB — "Battle Buddy" [individual med. monitor personnel]
• PCI(S) — percutaneous cardiac intervention(s)
• CRL — rats--crown-rump length
• FDD — functional digestive disorders
• TFC — Therapeutic Foster Care
• RHF — Reproductive Health Forum
• HPC — history of present complaint
• ASBI — Alcohol screening and brief interventions
• CT3 — Troponin T-C Antibody
• AS — Aqueduct Stenosis
• NCTRC — North Carolina Therapeutic Riding Center
• ASSIGN — Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Using SIGN Guidelines

• GSC — Glasgow Coma Score
• HWGM — Health Working Group Meeting
• CBF — Chromatid Break Frequency
• TRH — Training in Reproductive Health
• SMAC — Standing Medical Advisory Committee
• AN — Analysis of Anorexia Nervosa
• NCCDP — National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
• CS — Clinically significant
• IPRC — Identification and Placement Review Committee
• FTMB — FAR TWO MANY BRAINS
• CRAT — Clinical Research Associates of Tidewater
• ROS — Review of Systems
• MERC — Medical Education Research Center
• TSAB — TSH Stimulating Antibodies
• HAC — Hospital-acquired condition
• CAR — Claim Adjustment Reason
• LYNC — Launch Your Nursing Career
• RNO — Rural Nurse Organization
• VAAST — Variant Annotation, Analysis and Search Tool
• DERMIS — Dermatology Internet Service
• HRS — Health And Retirement Study
• CI — coitus interruptus
• MSIA — Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area
• QALYS — quality adjusted life years
• PTA — Persistent Truncus Arteriosus
• NDTR — normal temperature pulse and respiraton
• CF — chromosomal factor
• DRI — Diabetes Research Institute
• JE-VC — Inactivated, Vero cell culture-derived Japanese encephalitis vaccine (Ixiaro®)
• GD — Guide Dogs
• IKLT — Institute of Kidney Lifescience Technologies
• IPPE — Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
• HSDC — Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center
• NB — neuroblastoma cells
• CBCTN — Community-based Clinical Trials Network (AmFAR)
• MIRV — Medical Image Reconstruction And Visualization
• RIAO — Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics
• CLTM — Certified Long Term Monitor
• SEOC — Special Education Operating Centers
• IOFB — Intra-ocular foreign body
• CLOT — Clinical Leaders Of Thrombosis
• NMI — Naturwissenchaftlich-Medizinisches Institut
• AC — anterior chamber of eye
• MEMA — Musicians Emergency Medical Association
• DPT — Multiple carboxylase deficiency
• PT — Psychological Therapy
• TJ — tendon jerk
• BRCA — Breast Cancer 1/2 mutation
• AFP — Amplified Fragments Pools
• AON — Autoregulation of Nodulation

• NTRF — Non-traditional risk factors
• CWVN — Children With Vocal Nodules
• MAP — Medical Assistance Plans
• MMA — Maxillomandibular Advancement
• TM — trabecular meshwork
• KOAS — Korean-American Outreach Services
• LRE — leukemic reticuloendotheliosis
• VFS — Virtual Flight Surgeons
• INCA — Instituto Nacional de Cãncer
• LL — linear laceration
• 3 — OK or Satisfactory
• MPND — MucoPurulent Nasal Discharge
• MSRS — medical student research scholars
• BIP — Baby In Progress
• THAS — Telephone Health Advisory Service
• FBK(S) — fixed bearing knee{s}
• VPD — Vaccine Preventable Diseases
• MEOH — Methyl Alcohol
• ACES — Adenylation Control Elements
• EAB — epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
• N.S. — nervous system
• MMRT — Medicaid Medical Review Team
• ACE — Amplification Control Element
• RSH — RiverSide HealthCare Home
• DMFT — children--decayed, missing, filled teeth
• IMS — Interventional Management of Stroke
• DRV — Darunavir
• OPHP — Office of Public Health Preparedness
• MMRT — Metropolitan Medical Response Team
• CCMA — Canadian Certified Medical Assistant
• PDP — Practice Development Plan
• TDTC — Toronto Drug Treatment Court
• AMIC — Access to Medical Imaging Coalition
• CQLQ — Core Quality of Life Questionnaire
• NAHF — normal adult human female
• WCHH — World Council on Hearing Health
• AMCA — Air Moving and Control Association, Inc.
• FSTG — Free Soft Tissue Grafting
• MH — Medical Humanities
• TB — Tuberculosis Background
• DREB — Dehydration-Responsive Element Binding
• CQRS — Calculating Quality Reporting Service (NHS UK)
• NDI — Neurodevelopmental impairment
• CPDB — The Carcinogenic Potency Database
• PCOS — Prostate Cancer Outcomes Study
• MARCH — Medically Aware Responsible Citizens Of Hyderabad
• PCRS — PARTNER COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICES
• MRC — Medical Reserve Corporation
• STHP — Short Term Health Plans
• IHIS — Integrated Health Interview Series

• SER — Society for Epidemiologic Research
• IPRC — International Pediatric Rehabilitation Collaborative
• DMCG — Danish Multidisciplinary Cancer Groups
• DMS — Defence Medical Services
• DS — disseminated sclerosis
• PAVN — paraventricular nucleus
• AGM — Additional Genetical Material
• COSL — College of Ophthalmologists - Sri Lanka
• DSS — Dusty Skin Syndrome
• SUDEP — Sudden Unexpected Death of Epilepsy Patient
• WTFH — Women Together For Health
• AES — Artificial Earth Satelites
• MMRP — Medical Marihuana Research Program
• NDRI — Naval Dental Research Institute
• OBS. — obstetric
• MTC — M tuberculosis complex
• DMEM — Display Memory
• RIC — Ritual Infant Circumcision
• SAMS — South African Medical Services
• OCRR — Ontario Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry
• DHR — Dynamic Hip Replacemnt
• OHCAP — Ontario Hepatitis C Assistance Plan
• IHM — Indian Head Massage
• CMD — Canadian Medical Directory
• CSEM — Case Study in Environmental Medicine
• MHRI — Miami Heart Research Institute
• ISSIR — International Society for Sexual and Impotence Research
• FWOS — Fort Worth Oral Surgery
• MMRT — Malekula Medical Relief Trust
• DORWG — Diabetes and Obesity Research Working Group
• TD — Tetanus & diphtheria Vaccine [adult/adol.]
• HMFC — Helicopter Medical Flight Crew
• BCDT — Boron Chemicals in Diagnosis & Therapeutics
• ACSAP — Army Center for Substance Abuse Programs
• NPHI — National Public Health Institute
• RSCL — Rotterdam symptoms checklist
• YF — Yellow Fever vaccine
• VPFF — vascularized plantar free flap
• DS — day spa
• SACFA — South African Cystic Fibrosis Association
• PRIME — Prospective Epidemiological Study of Myocardial Infarction
• GALT — classical galactosemia
• HHT — Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangectasia
• ACA — Additional Chromosomal Abnormalities
• LBV — Low Biological Value
• PSWT — Pulsed Shortwave Therapy
• CCART — Clinical Care and Research Team
• CMCD — Center for Modeling Cancer Development
• SFBT — Solution–Focused Brief Therapy
• WHEN — Women's Health & Environmental Network

• MSW — Medical Social Worker
• DUI — Driving under the Influence...
• LKEA — Leukoerythroblastic Anemia
• NISW — National Institute for Social Work
• MIP — Medically Indigent Program
• BCS — Body Condition Scoring
• CCT — Conventional Cytogenetic Techniques
• VHI — Veterinary Heart Institute
• GH — Government Hospital
• GPELF — Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis
• CCE — care coordination entity/ies
• BSCP — Biomedical Sciences Career Program
• CAMP — College of Allied Medical Professions
• GISP — Gonococcal Isolate Surveillance Project
• SBEM — Subacute Bacterial EMpyema
• HOP — Home Oxygen Program
• WGHS — Womens Genome Health Study
• CEBP — Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
• OCU — Outpatient Care Unit
• AR — Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma
• ISBS — International Society for Biosemiotic Studies
• S-1 — first sacral vertebrum
• HPV2 — Human Papillomavirus vaccine, bivalent (Cervarix®)
• IOSM — Irving Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
• CSDCA — Congress of State Drug Court Associations (NADCP)
• TBA — Trained Birth Assistant
• BRET — Biomedical Research Education & Training
• MHPF — Mental Health Providers Forum
• LHRHA — leuteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist
• MECA — Medical Electronic Customer Assistance
• WOOC — World Online Ocular Directory
• CMSE — Combined Medical Services Exams
• AIPM — American Institute of Preventive Medicine
• GWCO — Great Western Council of Optometry (Helena, MT)
• RJ — Radna Jedinica
• IMOR — Institute For Medical Outcomes Research
• SACH — Foot: Solid – ankle Cushion(ed) Heel
• FABM — fertility awareness--based methods
• SIH — Servicio Integral Hospitalario, S. L.
• SPCI — spinal cord injury
• MOST — Mode Selection Trial
• D.P. — Doctor of Podiatry
• AMWA — American Medical Women's Association
• MUCA-1 — Chinese Multi-Provincial Study I
• HGPRT — Hypoxanthine-Guanosyle-Phosphoribosyle-Transferase
• INVC — Integrating Nutrition in Value Chains
• TSBC — The Strathfield Breast Centre
• CMMC — Central Montgomery Medical Center
• AERS — Amplification Enhancing Regions
• CSDI — Cape Society for Dental Implantology

• UHC — United Healthcare Choice
• HOPE — Holsitic Osteoporosis Prevention Education
• HDDD — Headache Due to Drunkenness Disorder
• PMR — Professional Medical Representatives
• JMHAT — Joint Mental Health Advisory Team
• AD — Attention defecit
• PRAMS — Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
• CCC — Continuous Cytogenetic Conversion
• SALSA — Screening Activity Limitation And Safety Awareness
• SUO — The Society of Urologic Oncology
• TRIP — Travel-Related Immunization Program
• HIP — help in place
• LSD — Lysosomal storage diseases
• CDTV — Center For Diagnostic And Therapeutic Videosurgery
• MDG — Millenium Development Goal
• DS — dietary supplement
• SILC — Squamous intraepithelial lesion
• NVOSC — Northern Virginia Orthodontic Study Club
• NHRPP — Navy Human Research Protections Program
• OPN — Operational Processing Centers
• SHOS — Student Health Outreach Services
• MENA — meningococcal serogroup A
• VBI — Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
• LHI — Lead Hazard Information
• SMN(S) — subsequent malignant neoplasms
• PF — pemphigus follicularis
• NCCR — Nevada Central Cancer Registry
• JBN — Just Better Nursing
• SMPV — smallpox vaccination
• CANL — Canine leishmaniasis
• LASV — Lassa virus
• MAMBO — Medical Associated Multimedia Based Organization
• ALK — Activated Lymphocyte Killer
• ADMC — Autosomal Dominant Myotonia Congenita
• PE — prolonged exposure
• ASG — Alkaline Sucrose Gradient
• NHP — Neighborhood Health Plan
• VRSA — Vancomycin-resistant (VRSA) infection
• HAPC — Hagerstown Area Pregnancy Center
• EXT — External Links
• NTPR — normal temperature pulse & respiration
• W4D — Worth 4-dot test (in strabismus)
• CSHS — Centre for Studies on Human Stress
• AMPS — Aberrant Meiotic Products
• RL — Right Leg
• ASC — Ammoniacal Silver Carbonate
• THCF — The Hemp and Cannibus Foundation
• AML — Aggressive Acute Monoblastic Leukemia
• UQH — SemiQuinone
• CLDD — Cross Linked Diethylaminoethyl Dextran

• MMP — matrix-metalloproteinase
• SVT — symptom validity test
• JSMA — Jersey Shore Medical Associates
• NTU — non-tobacco user(s)
• BBIP — Behavioral Biomedical Interface Program
• APS — Anucleate Primary Sterigmata
• SINF — Sister Institution Network Fund
• PMIS — Professional Medical Insurance Services
• CAPD — Central Auditory Processing Disorders
• MCL — mantle-cell lymphoma
• JHSS — Johns Hopkins Sibling Study
• WOTA — Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Association
• MIAS — Medical Image And Signals
• SHT — severe head trauma
• MGDP — Mandatory Generic Drug Program
• RLAT — right lateral
• AO — Anaplastic oligodendrogliomas
• OMEF — Ohio Medical Education Foundation
• CAND — Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
• CUD — cannabis use disorders
• CCT — Cellular Cycle Time
• DCC — decompensated cirrhosis
• ALTES — Apparent Life-Threatening Events
• LUMHS — Liaquat Medical University Health And Science
• WVHP — Women Veterans Health Program
• IVTE — idiopathic venous thromboembolism
• TJ(S) — Tendon jerk(s)
• ISDD — Institute for the Study of Drug Dependence
• FHH — Family Health History
• VSZ — Vereniging Sterilisatie in het Ziekenhuis
• WASLI — Women's Addiction Services Leadership Institute
• IWCG — Iraq War Clinician Guide
• PWID — persons who inject drugs
• NCDCP — Non Communicable Diseases Control Programme
• AME — Agreed Medical Examiner
• T&A — Tonsils and adenoids
• GM — grand mal (epilepsy type)
• AIR — Low Acute Insulin Response
• TPQ — Tox Poacher Quest
• TEN — Toxic Epidermal Necrosis
• ATM — Activating The Mutated
• LV — lentiviral vector
• MBMP — Modified Bonn-Malmö Protocol
• ORIGIN — Outcome Reduction with an Initial Glargine Intervention
• SR — Superior rectus (of eye)
• OCT — Ocular Coherence Tomography
• IBV — Intracellular Assembly of the Coronavirus
• AS — Androgen Sensitive
• ATV — Atazanavir
• EPS — electrophysiological studies

• HAPC — Headache & Pain Center
• APS — Amplification Promoting Sequences
• GCTF — Granulosa Cell Tumour Research Foundation
• NVSN — New Vaccine Surveillance Network
• AR — Aortic Regurge
• EMV — Emergency Medical Vehicle
• ICM — Idiopathic Cardiomyopathy
• QMURR — QualMed Utilization Review Report
• IACA — Indo-American Cancer Association
• ASTMH — American Society of Tropical Medicine Hygiene
• SVIMS — Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati
• UHC — United Healthcare Complaints
• AANP — Alberta Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (renamed CNDA August 1st, 2012)
• CHARD — Community Healthcare and Resource Directory (British Columbia)
• UCM — University of Chicago Medicine
• WHCP — Women's Health Council Project
• SHOW — Scottish Health on the Web
• CBPP — Canadian Best Practices Portal (Public Health)
• NP — neuropsychiatric
• SOGS — Saudi Obstetric and Genaecological Society
• CTPA — Complex Task Performance Assessment
• PPH — portopulmonary hypertension
• MGD — Meibomian Gland Disorder
• IMN — International Medical Network
• AIR — American Institutes for Research's
• MSIPC — Michigan Society for Infection Prevention & Control
• ASF — Amphiphilic Solute Facilitator
• MMBH — Medical Managed Behavioral Health
• WHAK — World HIV AIDS Knowledge
• SMR — Standard Mortality Ratios
• HCIB — Health Care Insurance Board
• DREAM — Dutch Randomized Endovascular Repair 1 Trial
• CCSVI — chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency
• CVF — Confrontation visual field
• SANP — Saskatchewan Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (licensing body in SK)
• WBMA — Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Association
• RMMS — relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
• CIDP — chronic infammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
• VEGFR — vascular endothelial growth factor receptors
• DRMC — Downey Regional Medical Center
• MDCA — Medical Device Companies Analysis
• TMDD — Target–Mediated Drug Disposition
• OM — oriental male
• WEU — Well Established Use
• VDUS — Video Display Units
• KBI — Kidney & bladder infection
• STS — soft tissue sarcomas
• MSG — massage
• ASOT — Anti-Streptococcal Titre
• RHFV — Rheumatic Fever

• RK — right kidney
• RM — rhabdomyolysis
• PTLD — post-transplanaation lymphoproliferative disorder
• CCCDP — California Collaborative for Chronic Disease Prevention
• MMLP — Montana Medical Legal Panels
• AM — Abnormal Muscle
• HPFS — Hamilton Program For Schizophrenia
• APPL — Protein Product
• EPL — Effective Patent Life
• AF — Anmiotic Fluid
• SFHS — St. Francis Heart Study
• EBA — Emotional Bank Account
• MRL — Minimal Risk Levels
• PIV — parainfluenza viruses
• PT — Preferred Term
• OVER — open versus endovascular aneurysm repair
• RCB — Red Cross Book
• PCCHS — The Pediatric Critical Care and Hospitalist Service
• MS — multiple sclerosis
• RMO — Rocky Mountain Orthodontics, Inc.
• PNI — Pacific Neurosciences Institute
• VTMNS — Vitamins
• USDA — United States Drug Association
• CARE — Continuity Assessment Record and Evaluation
• NPC — no prior chemotherapy
• REDIC — Resource Use and Disease Course in Dementia
• VPTS — vitreopapillary traction syndrome
• DPF — Dental Practitioner Formulary
• IABP — Intraaortic balloon pumps
• OAT — Occluded Artery Trial
• EDS — Excessive Daytime Somnolence
• ASP — Aiguille d'Accupuncture Semi-permanente
• SPARTAC — Short Pulse Anti-Retroviral Therapy at Seroconversion
• P.T. — physio-therapy
• CV — convulsion
• GIMME — Global Incremental Medical Mind Exchange
• ROBL — Right oblique
• AR — Activation Ratio
• PTA — Posterior Tibial Artery
• CEC — Communications Etudes Corporelles
• ONT — Ontology
• MMPO — Midwifery and Maternity Providers Organisation (New Zealand)
• TRIP — turning research into practice
• MERD — Methyl Red (stain)
• HCY — homocysteinuria
• GLBT — Gay Lesbian Bisexual Or Transgender
• ICOB — International Claimers Of Bishounen
• HAH — High Altitude Headache
• ECHI — East Carolina Heart Institute
• BE — Background Esophagus

• WCCS — World Congress of Chiropractic Students
• DACCS — District AIDS Coordinating Committees
• RMT — Registered Massage Therapist (Canada)
• SMPX — smallpox
• ACA — Acrocentric Chromosome Association
• MNB — Medicare News Brief
• HRS — Hepatorenal syndrome
• THS — Trauma History Screen
• THAIC — Transhepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy
• EVL — enveloping cell layer
• CTD — Cyclophosphamide Thalidomide Dexamethasone
• AFS — Amniotic Fluid Samples
• IANPHI — The International Association of National Public Health Institutes
• SLEV — St. Louis encephalitis virus
• PPMD — Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
• BA — breast abscess
• AC — Accessory Atrioventricular Connections
• MHUC — Mental Health Urgent Care
• CPIP — Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan
• TM — transcendental medication
• CMCC — Children's Medical Center Corporation
• CIHI — Canadian Institute for Health Information
• AR — The Adaptive Response
• RSS — Repetitive Stress Syndrome
• MP — Mallampati grade
• TOP — Theory of Practice
• DAHC — Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care
• SRCA — Saudi Red Crescent Authority
• IT — idiopathic thrombocytopenia
• MTAP — Multidimensional Task Ability Profile
• CWP — coal worker's pneumoconiosis
• ATS — Aberrant Testa Shape
• UNSN — Unit For Neurosciences Nursing
• CMCS — Chinese Multi-Provincial Cohort Study
• TGV — Transposition of great vessels
• NRI — Net Reclassification Improvement
• IJID — International Journal for Infectious Diseases
• ADAMS — Ageing, Demographics, and Memory Study
• PHS — Physician's Health Study
• CEHI — Children's Environmental Health Indicators
• MDRTB — multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
• EINUM — European Institute of Nutritional Medicine
• BCCA — BC Cancer Agency
• SBI — screening and brief interventions
• DBS — deep-brain stimulation
• PA — Positive Affect
• AFE — Abnormal Fetal Echography
• AP — Aureobasidium Pullulans
• MUCA-2 — Chinese Multi-Provincial Study II
• ILFA — Irish Lung Fibrosis Association

• JHMI — Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
• TDAP — TETANUS, DIPHTHERIA AND PERTUSSIS (VACCINE)
• PAPP-A — Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein
• MQIO — Medicare Quality Improvement Organization
• NHOC — New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center
• FOV. — fovea
• HRB — health-related behavior(s)
• JCTO — Joint Clinical Trials Office
• ASOO — Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment
• ASP — Apparently Sporadic Phaeochromocytomas
• NGTOC — General Practice Services Committee (British Columbia)
• AAC — American Addiction Centers
• IR — IR Inferior rectus
• PDQ — Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire
• FPV — fosamprenavir
• IMN — Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy
• LMCL — Left-Mid-Central Lobe
• CSTE — Continuing Sleep Technology Education
• IOSM — Integrated Oncology Systems Model
• LSS — Lung Screening Study
• RPRF — Rostral Pontine Reticular Formation
• AIM — Adolescents in Medicine
• AA — Agnor Area
• QMU — QualMed Utilization
• SAMDA — Student Assisted Medical and Dental Applicants
• QMUR — QualMed Utilization Review
• ITM — Institute for Traditional Medicine
• USAPHC — United States Army Public Health Command
• CTCG — computed tomographic colonography
• TAMS — Teen Age Medical Services
• REV — rhino-/enteric viruses
• NZWORK — New Zealand workers cohort
• MDMS — Myositis Data Management System
• AG — Argentophilic Granules
• FEHA — Finklang Eye Health Associates
• CCCO — Catalytically Cracked Clarified Oil
• EPODE — Ensemble, Prévenons l’Obésité Des Enfants (France)
• AM — Apical Meristem
• TFCC — The Tillamook Family Counseling Center
• CCT — Chest Computed Tomography
• SCRF — Standard Clinical Report Form
• CRKP — Carbapenem resistant Klebsiella pneumonia
• GGT — γ-glutamyl transferase
• SSWE — Supersonic Shear Wave Elastography
• WMJ — World Medical Journal
• PEPFAR — President’s Emergency Program For AIDS Relief
• TWZ — Tweezers
• MDAL — 3,4-methylenedioxy-N-allylamphetamine
• CAR — Cytokinetic Actin Ring
• JSMC — Jefferson State Medical College

• KPPN — Kemper Preferred Provider Network
• AH — Armenian Hamster
• ISOT — Israeli Society for Organ Transplantation
• TEM — Traumatic Event Management
• TBA — Traditional birth attendents
• DSMU — Donetsk State Medical University
• CR — Case Record
• RIN — Rich Interactive Narratives
• CPL — Clinical Program Leader
• KD — Kawasaki's disease
• CFAMS — Cerebral Function Analysis Monitors
• EVBT — Endovascular Brachytherapy
• NMRI — Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• MLC — Medical Licentiates Consortium
• EHIBCC — European Health Industry Business Communications Council
• NSLBP — nonspecific low back pain
• NICS — National Institute of Clinical Studies
• SSMA — Silver State Medical Administrators
• CFMO — Canadian Forces Medical Orders
• HPAIV — highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, type H5N1
• DCIS — ductile carcinoma in situ
• AW — Anthocyanin Without
• AS — The Albino Surgery
• CNSD — Central Nervous System Demyelination
• NS — No Sequelae
• CRMC — Coffeyville Regional Medical Center
• CES — Combat Experiences Scale
• ICON — Indian Certified Organics Network
• WHGR — Women's Health Grand Rounds
• BAI — Brief Alcohol Intervention
• ICR — Introduction to Clinical Reasoning
• SMART — Semi-automated Anatomic Reporting of Trajectories
• MARS — Medical Amateur Radio Society
• MNA — Manitoba Naturopathic Association (licensing body in MB)
• MPF — Money Follows the Person
• BBEI — Body Brain Energy Integration
• WISE — World Institute of Surgical Excellence (Costa Rica)
• PHYS. — physical, physiology
• MARC — Multiple Artificial Retina Chipset
• ARP — Adult Renal Polycystosis
• WNPC — Worcester Nursing Pipeline Consortium - UMass Medical School
• NMRI — National Medical Research Institute
• PMNL — polymorphonuclear leucocyte
• ESI — European Surgical Institute
• OPN — Operational Policy Note
• AMCS — AIRMAN MEDICAL CERTIFICATION SYSTEM
• FRMC — Feather River Men's Center
• CSHS — Children's Special Health Services
• YRBS — Youth Risk Behavior Surveys
• RN — Remarkable Nurses

• TIGR — The Institute for Genome Research
• CDI — IMMEDIATE RECALL (TEST)
• MRI — Medical Resonance Imaging
• CAMP — Christie, Atkins, Munch-Petersen TEST
• OMTT — Oregon Medical Transport Team
• NPPD — National Prosthetics Patient Database
• SV — severe
• CCHF — Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus
• OMC — Office of Medical Computing
• EPI-X — Epidemic Information Exchange
• IMH — Internal Moving Healing
• DTRC — Diagnostic and Translational Research Center
• PML — Progressive Multifocal Leucoencephalopathy
• APCS — Professional Cells
• BS — Blasticidin S
• TET — Tetanus
• KRT — Kidney Replacement Therapy
• TOXO — Congenital Toxoplasmosis
• IP — initial positive
• TB — Tuberculosis Bacillus
• TSC1 — tuberous sclerosis complex 1
• WUHI — Women's Universal Health Initiative
• BHHC — Brattleboro Holistic Health Center
• AUC — Appropriate Use Criteria
• LWI — lateral wedge insole
• MR — Medical Record/s
• MSSO — Medical Students And Sites Officer
• EC — eye color
• PCL — P(ost-traumatic stress disorder symptom) check-list
• PTA — post-traumatic amnesia
• SFCS — Slow Flow Coronary Syndrome
• VNP — Visiting Nurse Plus
• TCIA — The Cancer Imaging Archive
• APOTH — Apothecary
• OS — Office of the Secretary
• WVHN — Women Veterans' Health Newsletter
• FML — Fluorometholone
• SPD — Serious Psychological Distress
• PMC — Premotor Cortex
• CSA — Chinese scalp acupuncture
• TAME — Talk About Medical Experiences
• TD — terminal duct
• VTE — venous thromboembolic events
• PT — percutaneous tracheotomy
• DTR — deep tendon refles(es)
• SRN — Subretinal neovascular membrane
• TES — total elastic suspension [belt]
• OED — edema
• TRUST — Teaching, Referral, Understanding, Support, and Testing
• UCVA — University Cardiovascular Associates

• COMPASS — Care, Options, Management Plans, and Supportive Services
• CCH — Certified Classical Homeopath
• VMI — Veterinary Management Institute
• START — Systemic Therapeutic Assessment Respite and Treatment
• PT — Psychiatric Therapy
• OSH — Occupational Safety and Health
• TPB — Theory of Planned Behavior
• THP — Tufts Health Plan
• MOI — Mask Of The Introverted
• BAB. — Babinski reflex
• SM — sadomasochism
• NLN — Neurotrauma Law Nexus
• SP — Spleen-Pancreas
• HEV — Human enterovirus
• PHU — Praticien Hospitalo-Universitaire
• MHB — Michigan Health Board
• HP — heterotopic pregnancy
• ACHD — L'Association Canadienne Hygiénistes Dentaires
• SCA — Spinocerebellar Ataxias
• LR — lateral rectus (of eye)
• VSI — vertical stability index
• TAIN — Treatment of Adrenal Insufficiency in Neonates
• CP-NORWAY — Cardiovascular Program–Norway
• PED — pitting edema
• CMM — Cavernous Malformations
• DPCGI — Diverse Populations Collaborative Group Investigation
• IBIS — Integrated Board Information System
• AG — Argyrophlic Grains
• LIS — Living Information System
• CRS — Center for Reproductive Science
• RHD — right heart disease
• MDI — Multidirectional Instability
• REA — Reactive Arthritis
• ISM — Industry, Science, Medicine radio frequency band
• ACP — asthma clinical pathway
• AS — The Angelman Syndrome
• EV — enteroviruses
• SVWH — South Valley Women's Health Care
• PST — penicillin skin-testing
• SB — Stillbirth
• ECMS — Essex County Medical Society
• CAS — carotid artery stenosis
• TOBESAHOL — Tobacco, Obesity and Alcohol
• APM — acute poliomyelitis
• HCC — hepatocellular carcinomas
• EIMH — Edinburgh Independent Medical Herbalists
• POS — Positive Organizational Scholarship
• NCC — NUKF Care Cell
• PC — posterior capsule (of eye)
• PCM — Primary Case Manager

• TCT — Total Coated Thickness
• ℞ — prescription take
• DMAA — 1,3-dimethylamylamine
• EBP — l'Evidence-Based Practice
• PTC — Pseudo Tumor Cerebri
• CDRC — Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care
• HAS — Human Alienation Syndrome
• TCC — Total cell counts
• FIT — Functional Interdisciplinary And Therapeutic
• SARS — Sadistic Anal Retrovirus System
• HRB — high-risk behavior
• NNED — National Network to Eliminate Disparities
• NICE — Nationwide Instruction for Cardiovascular Education
• RHM — Reiki Healing Mudra
• NHP — Newcastle Heart Project
• IMD — Invasive mold disease
• EMG — Electromyelogram
• OZM — Orthopaedic Zentrum of Munsingen
• DFC — Dental Fitness Class
• EXT — external irradiation
• PAMR — Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review
• WMJ — Wisconsin Medical Journal
• LEAD — Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer's Disease
• AH — Aortic Hypertrophy
• MT — Medical Technology
• FACE — Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology
• SIB — Schweizerisches Institut für Bioinformatik
• CVS — clinical vital signs
• BHIVA — British HIV Association
• ND — needle chest-decompression
• IBV — Intra Bronchial Valves
• JCI — Joint Commission International
• GCS — Genital Corrective Surgery
• KHM — Kids HealthMobile
• SBA — Stand Back Assist
• B — Borneo
• NIV — National Institute for Virology
• CES — Combat Exposure Scale
• ESP — Extrasensory Perception
• TIR — Toll or interleukin receptor
• RCC — Rotterdam Coronary Calcification Study
• SICD — Subcutaneous Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator
• EOAM — Endoscopic Oblique Aspiration Mucosectomy
• VBH — virtual behavioral health
• POME — Pragmaton Office Of Medical Education
• SMFC — Sunrise Monfort Family Clinic
• PCM — Prevention Case Management
• ANH — autologous normovolumic hemodilution
• SSD — subjective sleep disturbance
• EMA — Emergent Medical Associates

• TURP — transurethral resecton of prostate
• AC — Aerotolerant Campylobacter
• CPZ — compazine®
• TX — The Time Of X's
• TIDE — Thiazolidinedione Intervention with Vitamine D Evaluation
• K — Keratometer (or numerical reading therefrom)
• CDI — Clostridim difficile infection
• DFO — Dennys Food Organization
• OA — Old Age
• NRP — Neonatal Res Provider
• REGICOR — Registre Gironi del Cor
• HKSCI — Hong Kong Spinal Cord Injury
• DES — diethylstilbesterol
• FREE — First Response Emergency Evaluations
• AR — Aberrant Ratio
• LL — left lobe
• LAM — Lymphangiomyomatosis
• FMT — Flouresence Molecular Tomography
• PC — prior chemotherapy
• AM — Adult Myofibroma
• SP — Spleen
• DBT — double-blind trial
• BA — Brain Abscess
• ACTES — ACT Equipment Scheme
• UTP — Up The Pooper
• RH — rheumatic
• CAT — chimeric acetyl transferase
• EVE — Every Vagina Eater
• SMRS — Select Medical Rehabilitation Services
• RL — Right Lobe
• POG — Proposers Observatory Guide
• PEST — Production Economics Strategies Technology
• AFI — Air Force Instituteuction
• BAK — Blutalkoholkonzentration
• ICCP — International Council of Coloproctology
• VSG — Vena Saphena Graft
• TDS — travelers' diarrhea sequelae
• AMC — Australian Medical Council
• MBT — midblastula transition antigen
• ECD — expanded-criteria donor
• PCE — primary care evaluation
• TUS — cough
• IM — internist
• VAC — Vitamin A Capsule
• CCS — conserved core structures
• LAA — Liberty Air Acknowledgement
• CH — corneal hysteresis
• MAR — maternal antibody related autism
• EMR — emergency medical record
• CAMICC — CDC/ATSDR Minority Initiatives Coordinating Committee

• MSL — Midsternal Line
• EMD — Excellent Medical Doctor
• MPT — Master of Physiotherapy
• ETR — Etravirine
• EMT — Emergency Medical Technican
• SPD — spatial discrimination
• ARI — alcohol-related incidents
• DSR — Dermal Surface Renewal
• SCS — Seven Countries Study
• ES — Electromagnetic Sensitivity
• WFT — Whole Frickin Tooth
• PT — partial tonsillectomy
• J — Josephdoes
• OP — OPtometry
• TPV — tipranavir
• HA — Herpangina
• LK — legt kidney
• BTD — Biotinidase deficiency
• AT — Adenotonsillectomy
• SS — Silk Suture
• PPD — Postpartum Day
• NEM — negative emotionality (neuroticism)
• EOG — Electrooculogram
• SPF — Satisfactory Productive Flatulence
• LTA — Late Term Abortion
• CDD — code substitution delayed
• PA — positive affectivity
• NRP — National Registry Paramedic
• IM — intramuscular(ly)
• FF — Flat Feet
• MIPS — Medical Interoperability Portfolio Standards
• PDS — Poole Diabetes Study
• UT — Untouchable
• IBF — Intersurgical Breathing Filter
• SPM — Spontaneous pneumomediastinum
• HMC — Healthy Medical Consultancy
• CS — clinical skills
• LN — last negative
• SZ — seizure (epileptic)
• TGN — The Glycoscience Network
• GH — genetic h(a)emochromomatosis
• HI — Health Information
• SMI — Sonitus Medical Inc.
• WGR — What's Going Round
• CR — cricothyroidectomy
• BR — Birmingham Revision (of anatomical nomenclature)
• VIB — Vibration sense
• MTH — mathematical processing
• LEMS — Larchwood Emergency Medical Service
• MDL — Medical DeviceLink

• HD — horse dander
• NCS — Norwegian Counties Study
• NS — Nylon Suture
• DH — Dental Hygeinist
• CIC — current illness checklist
• NCD — needle chest-decompression
• MDR — miltidrug-resistant
• GCC — Genital Correction Clinic
• HP — Hemipelvectomy
• NCHS — National Coalition of House Staffs
• PAG — preanal ganglion
• RPN — Real Professional Nurses
• HLR — Heart Lung Resuscitation
• TWL — Tuberculosis Welfare League
• BP — Big Poops
• LSO — Line Scaning Opthalmoscope
• P — pulmonary (lung)
• TPO — temporoparietaloccipital disconnection
• PCT — Para Centrum Texel
• CAD — Compliance Aggression Detachment
• SD — stabe disease
• NP — nasal pack
• HMS — high-magnitude stressor
• RUG — Resources Unified Groups
• PCS — Postconcussive Syndrome
• HPP — Health Promotion Perspectives
• TMO — Traffic malignancy!
• TT — tube thoracotomy
• TP — Temporary Prosthesis

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