| 1. |
17-OHS |
17-hydroxysteroid (that is, 17-hydroxycorticosteroid) |
| 2. |
3TC |
lamivudine |
| 3. |
5-FU |
5-fluorouracil |
| 4. |
A Fib |
atrial fibrillation |
| 5. |
A/a |
alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient |
| 6. |
ABCs |
airway, breathing, circulation |
| 7. |
ABG |
arterial blood gas |
| 8. |
AC |
before meals (ante cibum) |
| 9. |
AC |
acromioclavicular |
| 10. |
ACE |
angiotensin-converting enzyme |
| 11. |
ACLS |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
| 12. |
ACOG |
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| 13. |
ACTH |
adrenocorticotropic hormone |
| 14. |
AD |
Alzheimer’s dementia or disease |
| 15. |
AFB |
acid-fast bacilli |
| 16. |
AFP |
alpha-fetoprotein |
| 17. |
AFV |
amniotic fluid volume |
| 18. |
AGCUS |
atypical glandular cells of undetermined significance |
| 19. |
AI |
amnioinfusion |
| 20. |
AIDS |
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| 21. |
ALT |
alanine aminotransferase |
| 22. |
ANA |
antinuclear antibody |
| 23. |
ANCA |
antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody |
| 24. |
AP |
anteroposterior |
| 25. |
APS |
antiphospholipid syndrome |
| 26. |
APSAC |
anistreplase, anisoylated plasminogen-streptokinase activator complex |
| 27. |
APTT |
activated partial thromboplastin |
| 28. |
ARC |
AIDS-related complex |
| 29. |
ARDS |
adult respiratory distress syndrome |
| 30. |
ARF |
acute renal failure |
| 31. |
ASA |
acetylsalicylic acid |
| 32. |
ASAP |
as soon as possible |
| 33. |
ASCUS |
atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance |
| 34. |
ASO |
antistreptolysin O antibody |
| 35. |
AST |
aspartate aminotransferase |
| 36. |
ATN |
acute tubular necrosis |
| 37. |
AV |
arteriovenous; atrioventricular |
| 38. |
AZT |
zidovudine (Azidothymidine) |
| 39. |
Atg |
anti-human thymocyte globulin |
| 40. |
B12 |
vitamin B12 |
| 41. |
BAER |
brainstem auditory evoked responses |
| 42. |
BBT |
basal body temperature |
| 43. |
BCG |
bacille Calmette-Guerin |
| 44. |
BCP |
birth control pill |
| 45. |
BHCG |
beta human chorionic gonadotropin |
| 46. |
BID |
twice a day (bis in die) |
| 47. |
BOOP |
bronchiolitis obliterans-organizing pneumonia |
| 48. |
BP |
blood pressure |
| 49. |
BPAD |
bipolar affective disorder |
| 50. |
BPP |
biophysical profile |
| 51. |
BPPV |
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo |
| 52. |
BSA |
body surface area |
| 53. |
BUN |
blood urea nitrogen |
| 54. |
BV |
bacterial vaginosis |
| 55. |
BVM |
bag valve mask |
| 56. |
BiPAP |
bilevel positive airway pressure |
| 57. |
C&S |
culture and sensitivity |
| 58. |
C-peptide |
insulin chain C-peptide |
| 59. |
C-section |
cesarean section |
| 60. |
C-spine |
cervical spine |
| 61. |
CABG |
coronary artery bypass graft |
| 62. |
CACl2 |
calcium chloride |
| 63. |
CAD |
coronary artery disease |
| 64. |
CBC |
complete blood cell count |
| 65. |
CD41 |
helper T cell (cluster of differentiation no. 41) |
| 66. |
CDC |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Ga. |
| 67. |
CEA |
carcinoembryonic antigen |
| 68. |
CFU |
colony-forming unit |
| 69. |
CHF |
congestive heart failure |
| 70. |
CIN |
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (1 to 3: mild to severe) |
| 71. |
CK |
creatine kinase |
| 72. |
CLL |
chronic lymphocytic leukemia |
| 73. |
CMV |
cytomegalovirus |
| 74. |
CNS |
central nervous system |
| 75. |
CO2 |
carbon dioxide |
| 76. |
COPD |
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| 77. |
CPAP |
continuous positive airway pressure |
| 78. |
CPD |
cephalopelvic disproportion |
| 79. |
CPK |
creatine phosphokinase |
| 80. |
CPPD |
calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (crystals) (pseudogout) |
| 81. |
CPR |
cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| 82. |
CRF |
chronic renal failure |
| 83. |
CRP |
C-reactive protein |
| 84. |
CSF |
cerebrospinal fluid |
| 85. |
CST |
contraction stress fluid |
| 86. |
CT |
computerized tomography |
| 87. |
CVA |
cerebrovascular accident |
| 88. |
CVAT |
costovertebral-angle tenderness |
| 89. |
CVD |
cerebrovascular disease |
| 90. |
CVN |
central venous nutrition |
| 91. |
CVP |
central venous pressure |
| 92. |
CVS |
cardiovascular system |
| 93. |
CXR |
chest x-ray film or radiograph |
| 94. |
Chol |
cholesterol |
| 95. |
Cr |
creatinine |
| 96. |
D&C |
dilatation and curettage |
| 97. |
D/W |
dextrose in water |
| 98. |
D4T |
stavudine |
| 99. |
D5W |
5% dextrose in water |
| 100. |
DBP |
diastolic blood pressure |
| 101. |
DDAVP |
1-deamino-8-D-arginine vasopressin |
| 102. |
DDC, ddC |
dideoxycytidine, zalcitabine, Hivid |
| 103. |
DDI, ddI |
dideoxyinosine, didanosine |
| 104. |
DHE |
dihydroergotamine |
| 105. |
DHT |
dihydrotestosterone |
| 106. |
DIC |
disseminated intravascular coagulation |
| 107. |
DIP |
distal interphalangeal joint |
| 108. |
DKA |
diabetic ketoacidosis |
| 109. |
DM |
diabetes mellitus |
| 110. |
DPL |
diagnostic peritoneal lavage |
| 111. |
DPT |
diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (vaccine) |
| 112. |
DS |
double strength |
| 113. |
DSM |
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of Mental Disorders) |
| 114. |
DTR |
deep tendon reflexes |
| 115. |
DTs |
delirium tremens |
| 116. |
DVT |
deep venous thrombosis |
| 117. |
EBV |
Epstein-Barr virus |
| 118. |
ECF |
extracellular fluid |
| 119. |
ECG |
electrocardiogram |
| 120. |
ECMO |
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation |
| 121. |
ED |
emergency department |
| 122. |
EDC |
estimated date of confinement |
| 123. |
EEG |
electroencephalogram |
| 124. |
EES |
erythromycin ethylsuccinate |
| 125. |
EGD |
esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| 126. |
EIA |
enzyme immunoassay |
| 127. |
ELISA |
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
| 128. |
EM |
erythema multiforme |
| 129. |
EMG |
electromyogram |
| 130. |
ENG |
electronystagmography |
| 131. |
ENT |
ear, nose, throat |
| 132. |
ER |
emergency room |
| 133. |
ERCP |
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
| 134. |
ESR |
erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| 135. |
ET |
endotracheal tube |
| 136. |
F/U |
follow-up (study, exam, test, care) |
| 137. |
FB |
foreign body |
| 138. |
FDA |
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| 139. |
FEF |
forced expiratory flow |
| 140. |
FENa |
fractional excretion of sodium |
| 141. |
FEV1 |
forced expiratory volume at 1 second |
| 142. |
FFP |
fresh frozen plasma |
| 143. |
FH |
family history |
| 144. |
FHR |
fetal heart rate |
| 145. |
FSH |
follicle-stimulating hormone |
| 146. |
FTA |
fluorescent treponemal antibody |
| 147. |
FTA-ABS |
fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (test) |
| 148. |
FUO |
fever of unknown origin |
| 149. |
Fe |
iron |
| 150. |
G |
gauge |
| 151. |
G6PD |
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase |
| 152. |
GBS |
group B Streptococcus bacteria, or group B streptococcal infection |
| 153. |
GC |
gonococcus |
| 154. |
GCS |
Glasgow Coma Scale |
| 155. |
GCT |
glucose challenge test |
| 156. |
GDM |
gestational diabetes mellitus |
| 157. |
GE |
gastroesophageal |
| 158. |
GFR |
glomerular filtration rate |
| 159. |
GI |
gastrointestinal |
| 160. |
GM-CSF |
granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor |
| 161. |
GN |
glomerulonephritis |
| 162. |
GODM |
gestational onset diabetes mellitus |
| 163. |
GTT |
glucose tolerance test |
| 164. |
GU |
genitourinary |
| 165. |
GXT |
graded exercise stress test |
| 166. |
GYN |
gynecologic |
| 167. |
GnRH |
gonadotropin-releasing hormone |
| 168. |
H&P |
history and physical examination |
| 169. |
HA |
headache |
| 170. |
HC/AC |
head circumference-to-abdominal circumference (ratio) |
| 171. |
HCG |
human chorionic gonadotropin |
| 172. |
HCT |
hematocrit |
| 173. |
HCTZ |
hydrochlorothiazide |
| 174. |
HDL |
high-density lipoprotein |
| 175. |
HELLP |
hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count (syndrome) |
| 176. |
HGE |
human granulocytic ehrlichiosis |
| 177. |
HIV |
human immunodeficiency virus |
| 178. |
HME |
human monocytic erlichiosis |
| 179. |
HMG |
human menopausal gonadotropin |
| 180. |
HPF |
high-power field |
| 181. |
HRT |
hormone replacement therapy |
| 182. |
HS |
at bedtime (hora somni) |
| 183. |
HSV |
herpes simplex virus |
| 184. |
HTN |
hypertension |
| 185. |
HUS |
hemolytic uremic syndrome |
| 186. |
HZV |
herpes zoster virus |
| 187. |
Hb |
hemoglobin |
| 188. |
HepBsAg |
hepatitis B surface antigen |
| 189. |
I&D |
incision and drainage |
| 190. |
I&O |
intake and output |
| 191. |
ICF |
intracellular fluid |
| 192. |
ICP |
intracranial pressure |
| 193. |
ICU |
intensive care unit |
| 194. |
ID |
infectious disease |
| 195. |
IDDM |
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
| 196. |
IFA |
immunofluorescence assay |
| 197. |
IHSS |
idiopathic hypertrophic aortic stenosis |
| 198. |
IM |
intramuscular |
| 199. |
IMV |
intermittent mandatory ventilation |
| 200. |
IN |
intranasally |
| 201. |
INH |
isoniazid, isonicotinc acid hydrazide |
| 202. |
INR |
International Normalized Ratio |
| 203. |
IO |
intraosseous |
| 204. |
IPPV |
intermittent positive-pressure ventilation |
| 205. |
ISA |
intrinsic stimulating activity |
| 206. |
ITP |
idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura |
| 207. |
IU |
International Unit |
| 208. |
IUD |
intrauterine device |
| 209. |
IUFD |
intrauterine fetal demise |
| 210. |
IUGR |
intrauterine growth retardation |
| 211. |
IUP |
intrauterine pregnancy |
| 212. |
IV |
intravenous |
| 213. |
IVDA |
intravenous drug abuser |
| 214. |
IVP |
intravenous pyelogram |
| 215. |
IgG |
immunoglobulin G |
| 216. |
JRA |
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
| 217. |
JVD |
jugular venous distension |
| 218. |
K, K1 |
potassium |
| 219. |
KOH |
potassium hydroxide |
| 220. |
KS |
Kaposi’s sarcoma |
| 221. |
L/S |
lecithin-to-sphingomyelin (ratio) |
| 222. |
LA |
lupus anticoagulant |
| 223. |
LAT |
preparation of lidocaine, epinephrine (adrenaline), tetracaine |
| 224. |
LBBB |
left bundle branch block |
| 225. |
LDH |
lactate dehydrogenase |
| 226. |
LDL |
low-density lipoprotein |
| 227. |
LE |
lupus erythematosus |
| 228. |
LES |
lower esophageal sphincter |
| 229. |
LFT |
liver function tests |
| 230. |
LGI |
lower GI (gastrointestinal) |
| 231. |
LH |
luteinizing hormone |
| 232. |
LLQ |
left lower quadrant |
| 233. |
LMP |
last menstrual period |
| 234. |
LMW |
low molecular weight |
| 235. |
LOC |
loss of consciousness |
| 236. |
LP |
lumbar puncture |
| 237. |
LR |
lactated Ringer’s solution |
| 238. |
LSIL |
low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion |
| 239. |
LUQ |
left upper quadrant |
| 240. |
LV |
left ventricular |
| 241. |
MAI/MAC |
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare/M. avium complex |
| 242. |
MAO |
monoamine oxidase |
| 243. |
MAOI |
monoamine oxidase inhibitors |
| 244. |
MAST |
military antishock trousers |
| 245. |
MCP |
metacarpophalangeal joint |
| 246. |
MCV |
mean corpuscular volume |
| 247. |
MDD |
major depressive disorder |
| 248. |
MDI |
metered dose inhaler |
| 249. |
MEE |
middle ear effusion |
| 250. |
MI |
myocardial infarction |
| 251. |
MMPI |
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory |
| 252. |
MMR |
measles-mumps-rubella (vaccine) |
| 253. |
MMSE |
Mini-Mental State examination |
| 254. |
MR |
measles and rubella (vaccine) |
| 255. |
MRI |
magnetic resonance imaging |
| 256. |
MS |
multiple sclerosis |
| 257. |
MTP |
metatarsophalangeal joint |
| 258. |
MVP |
mitral valve prolaspe |
| 259. |
N&V |
nausea and vomiting |
| 260. |
NCV |
nerve conduction velocity |
| 261. |
NG |
nasogastric |
| 262. |
NHL |
non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma |
| 263. |
NIDDM |
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| 264. |
NPH |
neutral protamine Hagedorn |
| 265. |
NPO |
nothing by mouth (nulla per os) |
| 266. |
NS |
normal saline solution |
| 267. |
NSAID |
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| 268. |
NST |
nonstress test |
| 269. |
NSVD |
normal spontaneous vaginal delivery |
| 270. |
NTD |
neural tube defect |
| 271. |
NTG |
nitroglycerin |
| 272. |
O&P |
ova and parasites |
| 273. |
OA |
osteoarthritis |
| 274. |
OCD |
obsessive-compulsive disorder |
| 275. |
OCP |
oral contraceptive pill |
| 276. |
OM |
otitis media |
| 277. |
OPV |
oral poliovirus |
| 278. |
ORS |
WHO oral rehydration solution |
| 279. |
OTC |
over the counter |
| 280. |
PA |
posteroanterior |
| 281. |
PAC |
premature atrial contraction |
| 282. |
PALS |
Pediatric Advanced Life Support |
| 283. |
PAS |
para-aminosalicylic acid |
| 284. |
PCA |
patient-controlled analgesia |
| 285. |
PCN |
penicillin |
| 286. |
PCOD |
polycystic ovarian disease |
| 287. |
PCP |
Pneumocystis pneumonia |
| 288. |
PCR |
polymerase chain reaction |
| 289. |
PCWP |
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure |
| 290. |
PD |
Parkinson’s disease |
| 291. |
PDA |
patent ductus arteriosus |
| 292. |
PE |
physical examination |
| 293. |
PE |
pulmonary embolism |
| 294. |
PEEP |
positive end-expiratory pressure |
| 295. |
PEFR |
peak expiratory flow rate |
| 296. |
PET |
positron emission tomography |
| 297. |
PFTs |
pulmonary function tests |
| 298. |
PG |
phosphatidylglycerol |
| 299. |
PID |
pelvic inflammatory disease |
| 300. |
PIH |
pregnancy-induced hypertension |
| 301. |
PIP |
proximal interphalangeal joint |
| 302. |
PMNs |
polymorphonuclear lymphocytes |
| 303. |
PMR |
polymyalgia rheumatica |
| 304. |
PMS |
premenstrual syndrome |
| 305. |
PO |
per mouth (per os) |
| 306. |
POD |
postoperative day |
| 307. |
PPD |
protein purified derivative |
| 308. |
PR |
per rectum |
| 309. |
PRN |
as needed (pro re nata) |
| 310. |
PROM |
premature rupture of membranes |
| 311. |
PSA |
prostate specific antigen |
| 312. |
PSVT |
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia |
| 313. |
PT |
prothrombin time |
| 314. |
PTCA |
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
| 315. |
PTL |
premature labor |
| 316. |
PTSD |
post-traumatic stress disorder |
| 317. |
PTT |
partial thromboplastin time |
| 318. |
PTU |
propylthiouracil |
| 319. |
PUD |
peptic ulcer disease |
| 320. |
PVC |
premature ventricular contraction |
| 321. |
Pap |
Papanicolaou test or smear |
| 322. |
QD |
every day (quaque die) |
| 323. |
QHS |
properly “every hour of sleep,” but usually “at every bedtime” (quaque hora somni) |
| 324. |
QID |
four times per day (quater in die) |
| 325. |
QOD |
every other day (tertio quoque die) |
| 326. |
R/O, r/o |
rule out |
| 327. |
RA |
rheumatoid arthritis |
| 328. |
RBC |
red blood cell |
| 329. |
RCA |
right coronary artery |
| 330. |
REM |
rapid eye movement |
| 331. |
RF |
renal failure |
| 332. |
RFI |
renal failure index |
| 333. |
RIA |
radioimmunoassay |
| 334. |
RIND |
reversible ischemic neurologic deficit |
| 335. |
RLQ |
right lower quadrant |
| 336. |
RMSF |
Rocky Mountain spotted fever |
| 337. |
ROM |
rupture of membranes; range-of-motion (exercise) |
| 338. |
RPR |
rapid plasma reagin |
| 339. |
RSI |
rapid-sequence intubation |
| 340. |
RSV |
respiratory syncytial virus |
| 341. |
RUQ |
right upper quadrant |
| 342. |
RVMI |
right ventricular myocardial infarction |
| 343. |
SAARD |
slow-acting antirheumatic drug(s) |
| 344. |
SAH |
subarachnoid hemorrhage |
| 345. |
SBP |
systolic blood pressure |
| 346. |
SCIWORA |
spinal cord injury without radiologic abnormality |
| 347. |
SGA |
small for gestational age |
| 348. |
SGOT |
See AST |
| 349. |
SGPT |
See ALT |
| 350. |
SIL |
squamous intraepithelial lesions |
| 351. |
SK |
streptokinase |
| 352. |
SL |
sublingual |
| 353. |
SLE |
systemic lupus erythematosus |
| 354. |
SLR |
straight-leg raising (test) |
| 355. |
SOB |
shortness of breath |
| 356. |
SPECT |
single-photon emission computerized tomography |
| 357. |
SQ |
subcutaneous |
| 358. |
SR |
slow release |
| 359. |
SROM |
spontaneous rupture of membrane |
| 360. |
SS |
single strength |
| 361. |
SSKI |
saturated solution of potassium iodide |
| 362. |
SSRI |
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
| 363. |
STD |
sexually transmitted disease |
| 364. |
T3 |
triiodothyronine |
| 365. |
T4 |
thyroxine |
| 366. |
TAC |
preparation of tetracycline, epinephrine (adrenaline), cocaine |
| 367. |
TBG |
thyroxine-binding globulin |
| 368. |
TBSA |
total body surface area |
| 369. |
TBW |
total body water |
| 370. |
TCA |
tricyclic antidepressant |
| 371. |
TEDS |
thromboembolic disease support (stockings, hose) |
| 372. |
TEE |
transesophageal echocardiography |
| 373. |
TENS |
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation |
| 374. |
TFT |
thyroid function test |
| 375. |
TG |
triglycerides |
| 376. |
TIA |
transient ischemic attack |
| 377. |
TIBC |
total iron-binding capacity |
| 378. |
TM |
tympanic membrane |
| 379. |
TMJ |
temporomandibular joint |
| 380. |
TMP/SMX |
trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (complex) |
| 381. |
TORCHS |
toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, syphilis (infection) |
| 382. |
TPA |
tissue plasminogen activator |
| 383. |
TPN |
total parenteral nutrition |
| 384. |
TRH |
thyrotropin-releasing hormone |
| 385. |
TSH |
thyroid-stimulating hormone |
| 386. |
TTP |
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
| 387. |
TURP |
transurethral prostatectomy |
| 388. |
TWAR |
Taiwan acute respiratory disease |
| 389. |
Tb, TB |
tuberculosis |
| 390. |
U |
unit |
| 391. |
U/P |
urine-to-plasma ratio |
| 392. |
U/S |
ultrasound, ultrasonogram, ultrasonography |
| 393. |
UA |
urinalysis |
| 394. |
UC |
ulcerative colitis |
| 395. |
UGI |
upper gastrointestinal (tract) |
| 396. |
URI |
upper respiratory infection |
| 397. |
UTI |
urinary tract infection |
| 398. |
UV |
ultraviolet (radiation); B refers to the shorter-wave, more damaging range |
| 399. |
V Fib |
ventricular fibrillation |
| 400. |
V Tach |
ventricular tachycardia |
| 401. |
V/Q |
ventilation-perfusion ratio |
| 402. |
VBAC |
vaginal birth after cesarean section |
| 403. |
VCUG |
voiding cystourethrogram |
| 404. |
VDRL |
Venereal Disease Research Laboratories (test) |
| 405. |
VSD |
ventricular septal defect |
| 406. |
VT |
vestibular training |
| 407. |
Vt |
tidal volume |
| 408. |
WBC |
white blood cell (count) |
| 409. |
aCL |
anticardiolipin (antibody) |
| 410. |
bpm |
beats per minute |
| 411. |
c-ANCA |
central antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody |
| 412. |
c/w |
consistent with |
| 413. |
cap |
capsule |
| 414. |
cc |
cubic centimeter (for solids and gases but ml for liquids) |
| 415. |
cm |
centimeter |
| 416. |
dl |
deciliter |
| 417. |
dsDNA |
double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid |
| 418. |
g |
gram |
| 419. |
gtt |
drops (guttae) |
| 420. |
h, hr |
hour |
| 421. |
h/o |
history of |
| 422. |
ht, Ht |
height |
| 423. |
kg |
kilogram |
| 424. |
mEq |
milliequivalent |
| 425. |
mOsm |
milliosmole |
| 426. |
mcg |
microgram |
| 427. |
min |
minute |
| 428. |
mm Hg |
millimeters of mercury |
| 429. |
mmg |
milligram |
| 430. |
mmol |
millimole |
| 431. |
osm, Osm |
osmole; osmolality |
| 432. |
pH |
hydrogen-ion concentration; pH 7, normal; less is acidic; more is alkaline (or basic) |
| 433. |
plt |
platelet |
| 434. |
rt-PA |
tissue-type plasminogen activator (recombinant) (Alteplase, Recombinant) |
| 435. |
sp. gr. |
specific gravity |
| 436. |
vWF |
von Willebrand’s factor |
| 437. |
wt, Wt |
weight |
