Abb and meanings Flashcards
(605 cards)
1
Q
a with line above it
A
before
2
Q
A, Acc
A
accommodation
3
Q
aa with line above them
A
of each
4
Q
A1c
A
glycated hemoglobin
5
Q
Ab
A
antibody
6
Q
AB
A
abortion
7
Q
ABC
A
aspiration biopsy cytology
8
Q
ABG(s)
A
arterial blood gas(es)
9
Q
ABR
A
auditory brainstem response
10
Q
ac
A
before meals
11
Q
AC
A
air conduction
12
Q
ACE
A
angiotensin-coverting enzyme
13
Q
ACh
A
acetylcholine
14
Q
ACL
A
anterior cruciate ligament
15
Q
ACTH
A
adrenocorticotropic hormone
16
Q
ad lib
A
as desired
17
Q
AD
A
Alzheimer disease; right ear
18
Q
ADH
A
antidiuretic hormone
19
Q
ADHD
A
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
20
Q
ADL
A
activities of daily living
21
Q
AE
A
above the elbow
22
Q
AED
A
automated external defibrillator
23
Q
AF
A
atrial fibrillation
24
Q
AFB
A
acid-fast bacillus
25
AFP
alpha-fetoprotein
26
Ag
antigen
27
AGA
appropriate for gestational age
28
AI
artificial insemination; aromatase inhibitor
29
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
30
AK
above the knee
31
ALL
acute lymphoblastic (lymphocytic) leukemia
32
ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
33
AMA
against medical advice
34
AMB
ambulatory
35
AMD
age-related macular degeneration
36
AMI
acute myocardial infarction
37
AML
acute myeloblastic (myelogenous) leukemia
38
ANS
autonomic nervous system
39
AP
anteroposterior
40
APAP
acetaminophen
41
APC
atrial premature complex
42
APTT
activated partial thromboplastin time
43
aq
water, aqueous
44
AR
aortic regurgitation
45
ARB
angiotensin receptor blocker
46
ARC
abnormal retinal correspondence
47
ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome
48
ARF
acute respiratory failure
49
ARF
acute renal failure
50
ART
assisted reproductive technology
51
ASA
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
52
As, Ast
astigmatism
53
AS
atrial stenosis; arterial sclerosis; left ear
54
ASCVD
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
55
ASD
atrial septal defect
56
ASF
anterior spinal fusion
57
ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
58
ASHP
American Society of Health System Pharmacists
59
AT
atrial tachycardia
60
ATN
acute tubular necrosis
61
AV
atrioventricular
62
BAEP
brainstem auditory evoked potentials
63
BBB
bundle branch block
64
BC
bone conduction
65
BCG
bacille Calmette-Guerin (tuberculosis vaccine) (accent on e)
66
BE
barium enema; below the elbow
67
bid
twice per day
68
BK
below the knee
69
BM
bowel movement
70
BMD
bone mineral density
71
BNO
bladder neck obstruction
72
BP
blood pressure
73
BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy)
74
bpm
beats per minute
75
BRCA1
breast cancer gene 1
76
BRCA2
breast cancer gene 2
77
BRP
bathroom privileges
78
BS
bowel sounds; breath sounds; blood sugar
79
BSA
body surface area
80
BSE
breast self-examination
81
BSO
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
82
BT
bleeding time
83
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
84
BV
bacterial vaginosis
85
bx
biopsy
86
c with line above it
with
87
C
Celsius (centrigrade); compliance; cervical vertebra
88
C-section
cesarean section
89
CA
cancer
90
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
91
CAD
coronary artery disease
92
CAM
complementary and alternative medicine
93
cap
capsule
94
CAPD
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
95
CBC
complete blood count
96
CBD
common bile duct
97
CBF
cerebral blood flow
98
CBR
complete bed rest
99
cc
with correction
100
CC
chief complaint
101
CCPD
continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis
102
CCU
coronary care unit, cardiac care unit
103
CF
cystic fibrosis
104
CFS
chronic fatigue syndrome
105
CHD
coronary heart disease
106
CHF
congestive heart failure
107
Ci
Curie
108
CIN
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
109
CIS
carcinoma in situ
110
CJD
Creutzfeldt-jakob disease
111
CK
creatine kinase
112
CK-MB
creatine kinase MB
113
CLL
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
114
cm
centimeter
115
CMG
cystometrography, cystometrogram
116
CML
chronic myelogenous leukemia
117
CNS
central nervous system
118
c/o
complains of
119
Co
coccyx; coccygeal
120
CO2 (2 is subscript)
carbon dioxide
121
COLD
chronic obstructive lung disease
122
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
123
CP
cerebral palsy
124
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
125
CPD
cephalopelvic disproportion
126
C(P)K
creatine (phospo) kinase
127
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
128
CRF
chronic renal failure
129
crit
hematocrit
130
CRP
C-reactive protein
131
C&S
culture and sensitivity
132
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
133
CSII
continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
134
CT
computed tomography
135
CTA
computed tomography angiography
136
CTS
carpal tunnel syndrome
137
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
138
CVD
cardiovascular disease; cerebrovascular disease
139
CVI
chronic venous insufficiency
140
CVP
central venous pressure
141
CVS
chorionic villus sampling
142
CXR
chest x-ray
143
D&C
dilatation and curettage
144
dB
decibel
145
dc, D/C
discontinue; discharge
146
DCIS
ductal carcinoma in situ
147
D&E
dilatation and evacuation
148
DES
diethylstilbestrol
149
DEXA
dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (scan)
150
DIC
disseminated intravascular coagulation
151
DIFF
differential count
152
DIP
distal interphalangeal
153
DJD
degenerative joint disease
154
dL
deciliter
155
DLE
discoid lupus erythematosus
156
DM
diabetes mellitus
157
DNR
do not resuscitate
158
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
159
DTaP
diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis (vaccine)
160
DRE
digital rectal examination
161
DS
double strength
162
DSM
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (italicized)
163
DTR
deep tendon reflex(es)
164
DUB
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
165
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
166
Dx
diagnosis
167
EBL
estimated blood loss
168
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus
169
ECG (EKG)
electrocardiogram, electrocardiography
170
ECMO
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
171
ED
erectile dysfunction
172
EDC
estimated date of confinement
173
EEG
electroencephalogram; electroencephalography(y)
174
ELISA
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
175
elix
elixir
176
EM
emmetropia
177
EMG
electromyography, electromyogram
178
ENG
electronystagmography
179
ENT
ear(s), nose, and throat
180
EOM
extraocular movement, muscles
181
EOMI
extra ocular movement intact
182
EPO
erythropoietin
183
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
184
ERG
electroretinography
185
ERV
expiratory reserve volume
186
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
187
ESRD
end-stage renal disease
188
ESWL
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
189
ET
esotropia
190
ETOH
alcohol, ethyl alcohol
191
F
Fahrenheit
192
FAP
familial adenomatous polyposis
193
FBG
fasting blood glucose
194
FBS
fasting blood sugar
195
FC
finger counting
196
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
197
FEV
forced expiratory volume
198
FFP
fresh frozen plasma
199
FHR
fetal heart rate
200
FHT
fetal heart tone
201
FMS
fibromyalgia syndrome
202
FPG
fasting plasma glucose
203
FRC
functional residual capacity
204
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
205
FTI
free thyroxine index
206
FTND
full-term normal delivery
207
FTP
full-term pregnancy
208
FTSG
full-thickness skin graft
209
FUO
fever of unknown origin
210
FVC
forced vital capacity
211
Fx
fracture
212
g
gram
213
GA
gestational age
214
GAD
generalized anxiety disorder
215
GC
gonococcus
216
GDM
gestational diabetes mellitus
217
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
218
GFR
glomerular filtration rate
219
GH
growth hormone
220
GI
gastrointestinal
221
GIFT
gamete intrafallopian transfer
222
GTT
glucose tolerance test
223
gt(t)
drop(s)
224
GU
genitourinary
225
GYN
gynecology
226
H&P
history and physical examination
227
HAV
hepatitis A virus
228
Hb, Hgb
hemoglobin
229
HbA1c
hemoglobin A1c; glycated hemoglobin
230
HBV
hepatitis B virus
231
hCG
human chorionic gonadotropin
232
HCI
hydrochloric acid
233
Hct, Ht
hematocrit
234
HCV
hepatitis C virus
235
HDL
high-density lipoprotein
236
HDN
hemolytic disease of the newborn
237
HDV
hepatitis D virus
238
HEV
hepatitis E virus
239
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
240
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
241
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
242
HL
hearing level
243
HM
hand movements
244
HNP
herniated nucleus pulposus
245
h/o
history of
246
H&P
history and physical
247
HPI
history of present illness
248
HPS
Hantavirus (italicized) pulmonary syndrome
249
HPV
human papillomavirus
250
HR
heart rate
251
HRT
hormone replacement therapy
252
hs
at bedtime
253
hs-crp
high sensitivity C-reactive protein (test)
254
HSV
herpes simplex virus
255
Ht, Hct
hematocrit
256
HTN
hypertension
257
Hx
history
258
Hz
hertz
259
(superscript) 131I
iodine-131
260
I&D
incision and drainage
261
I&O
intake and output
262
IABP
intraaortic balloon pump
263
IBD
inflammatory bowel disease
264
IBS
irritable bowel syndrome
265
IC
inspiratory capacity
266
ICD
implantable cardioverterdefibrillator
267
ICP
intracranial pressure
268
ICU
intensive care unit
269
ID
intradermal
270
IF
intrinsic factor
271
IFG
impaired fasting blood glucose
272
Ig
immunoglobulin
273
IGT
impaired glucose tolerance
274
IM
intramuscular(ly); intramedullary
275
INH
isoniazid
276
IOL
intraocular lens
277
IOP
intraocular pressure
278
IPPA
inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation
279
IPPB
intermittent positive pressure breathing
280
IPPV
intermittent positive pressure ventilation
281
IRV
inspiratory reserve volume
282
ITP
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
283
IU
international unit
284
IUD
intrauterine device
285
IV
intravenous(ly)
286
IVC
intravenous cholangiogram
287
IVCD
intraventricular conduction delay
288
IVDA
intravenous drug abuse
289
IVF
in vitro fertilization
290
IVP
intravenous pyelography
291
IVPB
intravenous piggyback
292
IVU
intravenous urography
293
JVP
jugular venous pulse
294
K
potassium
295
kg
kilogram
296
km
kilometer
297
KUB
kidney-ureter-bladder
298
L
lumbar vertebra
299
L
liter
300
LA
long-acting
301
LAD
left anterior descending (coronary artery)
302
LAHB
left anterior hemiblock
303
LDL
low-density lipoprotein
304
LE
lupus erythematosus
305
LES
lower esophageal sphincter
306
LH
luteinizing hormone
307
LL
left lateral
308
LLL
left lower lobe (of lung)
309
LLQ
left lower quadrant
310
LMN
lower motor neuron
311
LMP
last menstrual period
312
LOC
level of consciousness
313
LP
lumbar puncture
314
LUL
left upper lobe (of lung)
315
LUQ
left upper quadrant
316
LV
left ventricle
317
LVAD
left ventricular assist device
318
LVEDP
left ventricular end-diastolic pressure
319
LVH
left ventricular hypertrophy
320
lytes
electrolytes
321
mcg
microgram
322
mcL, mcl
microliter
323
MAOI
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
324
MCH
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
325
MCHC
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
326
MCP
metacarpophalangeal
327
MCV
mean corpuscular volume
328
MDS
myelodysplastic syndrome
329
MED(s)
medicine(s), medication(s)
330
MEFR
maximal expiratory flow rate
331
MEN
multiple endocrine neoplasia
332
mEq
milliequivalent
333
MET
metastasis
334
MG
myasthenia gravis
335
MI
myocardial infarction
336
MID
multi-infarct dementia
337
MMFR
maximum midexpiratory flow rate
338
mm Hg
millimeters of mercury
339
MMT
manual muscle test(ing)
340
MN
myoneural
341
MR
mitral regurgitation, reflux
342
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
343
MRSA
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (last two words italicized)
344
MS
mitral stenosis; multiple sclerosis
345
MTP
metatarsophalangeal
346
MUGA
multi gated acquisition (scan)
347
MVP
mitral valve prolapse
348
MVR
mitral valve replacement
349
Na
sodium
350
NAD
no apparent distress
351
NB
newborn
352
NCCAM
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
353
NG
nasogastric
354
NGU
nongonococcal urethritis
355
NHL
non-Hodgkin lymphoma
356
NICU
neonatal intensive care unit; neurologic intensive care unit
357
NKDA
no known drug allergies
358
NMJ
neuromuscular junction
359
NPH
neutral protamine Hagedorn (insulin)
360
NPH
normal pressure hydrocephalus
361
NPO
nothing by mouth
362
NRC
normal retinal correspondence
363
NREM
non-rapid eye movement (sleeping)
364
NS, N/S
normal saline
365
NSAID(s)
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug(s)
366
NSR
normal sinus rhythm
367
NSS
normal saline solution
368
NV
near vision
369
N/V, N&V, n&v
nausea and vomiting
370
N/V/D
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
371
O2 (subscript 2)
oxygen
372
OA
osteoarthritis
373
OB
obstetrics
374
OCD
obsessive-compulsive disorder
375
OD
right eye
376
ODS
Office of Dietary Supplements
377
OGTT
oral glucose-tolerance test
378
OI
osteogenesis imperfecta
379
OL
otolaryngology
380
OOB
out of bed
381
OM
otitis media
382
ORIF
open reduction internal fixation
383
ORL
otorhinolaryngology
384
ortho, ORTH
orthopedics
385
OS
left eye
386
OT
occupational therapy
387
OTC
over-the-counter
388
OU
both eyes; each eye
389
p (lowercase)
after, post
390
P (uppercase)
pulse
391
PA
posteroanterior; physician assistant
392
PAC
premature atrial contraction
393
Paco2 (subscript 2)
arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide
394
PACU
postanesthesia care unit
395
Pao2 (subscript 2)
arterial partial pressure of oxygen
396
PAP
pulmonary arterial pressure
397
pc
after meals
398
PCA
patient-controlled analgesia
399
PCI
percutaneous coronary intervention
400
PCL
posterior cruciate ligament
401
PCOS
polycystic ovarian syndrome
402
PCP
Pneumocystis (italicized) pneumonia
403
PCV
packed cell volume
404
PCWP
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
405
PDA
patent ductus arteriosus
406
PDD
pervasive developmental disorder
407
PDR
Physicians' Desk Reference (all italicized)
408
PE
physical examination
409
PEEP
positive end-expiratory pressure
410
PEFR
peak expiratory flow rate
411
PEG
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (tube)
412
PEP
protein electrophoresis
413
PERRLA
pupils equal, (regular) react to light and accommodation
414
PET
positron emission tomography
415
PFT
pulmonary function test(s)
416
pH
scale for measuring hydrogen ion concentration (acidity or alkalinity)
417
Ph
Philadelphia chromosome
418
PICC
peripherally inserted central catheter
419
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
420
PIH
pregnancy-induced hypertension
421
PIP
peak inspiratory pressure
422
PIP
proximal interphalangeal
423
PKU
phenylketonuria
424
PMH
past medical history
425
PMI
point of maximal impulse
426
PMN
polymorphonuclear (neutrophil)
427
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
428
PND
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
429
PNS
peripheral nervous system
430
po
by mouth, orally
431
poly, polymorph
neutrophil
432
PONV
postoperative nausea and vomiting
433
postop, post-op
postoperative
434
pp (lowercase)
postprandial (after a meal)
435
PPD
purified protein derivative (tuberculin)
436
PPI
proton pump inhibitor
437
preop, pre-op
preoperative
438
PRICE
protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation
439
PRL
prolactin
440
prn
as needed
441
PSA
prostate-specific antigen
442
PSF
posterior spinal fusion
443
PSS
physiologic saline solution; progressive systemic sclerosis
444
PSVT
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
445
pt
patient
446
PT
physical therapy/therapist
447
PT, ProTime
prothrombin time
448
PTCA
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
449
PTH
parathyroid hormone
450
PTSD
posttraumatic stress disorder
451
PTT
partial thromboplastin time
452
PUVA
psoralen ultraviolet A
453
PVC
premature ventricular contraction
454
PVD
peripheral vascular disease
455
PYP
pyrophosphate
456
qam
every morning
457
qh
every hour
458
q __ h
every __ hours
459
qid
four times per day
460
QNS
quantity not sufficient
461
QS
quantity sufficient
462
R
respiration
463
RA
rheumatoid arthritis
464
RAIU
radioactive iodine uptake
465
RAS
reticular activating system
466
RATx
radiation therapy
467
RBC
red blood cell; red blood (cell) count
468
RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
469
REM
rapid eye movement (sleep)
470
RIA
radioimmunoassay
471
RL
right lateral
472
RLL
right lower lobe (of lung)
473
RLQ
right lower quadrant
474
RLS
restless leg syndrome
475
RML
right middle lobe (of lung)
476
R/O
rule out
477
ROM
range of motion
478
ROS
review of systems
479
RSI
repetitive strain injury
480
RSV
respiratory syncytial virus
481
RTC
rotator cuff
482
RUL
right upper lobe (of lung)
483
RUQ
right upper quadrant
484
RV
residual volume
485
Rx
drug, prescription, therapy
486
s (lowercase with line over it)
without
487
S
sacrum; sacral
488
S1 (subscript 1)
first heart sound
489
S2 (subscript 2)
second heart sound
490
SA
sustained action; sinoatrial
491
SARS
severe acute respiratory syndrome
492
SBE
subacute bacterial endocarditis
493
sc
without correction
494
SC, SQ, subcu.
subcutaneous (ly)
495
SCLE
subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
496
seg
neutrophil
497
SERM
selective estrogen receptor modulator
498
SG
specific gravity
499
SIADH
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
500
SIDS
sudden infant death syndrome
501
SITS
supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis (muscles)
502
SK
streptokinase
503
SL
sublingual
504
SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
505
SPECT
single-photon emission-computed tomography
506
SPF
sun protection factor
507
SpO2 (subscript 2)
oxygen percent saturation
508
SR
sustained release
509
ss (line above both)
half
510
SSEP
somatosensory evoked potentials
511
SSRI
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
512
ST
speech threshold
513
staph
staphylococcus
514
STAT
immediately
515
STD
sexually transmitted disease
516
STI
sexually transmitted infection
517
strep
streptococcus
518
STSG
split-thickness skin graft
519
supp
suppository
520
susp
suspension
521
SVD
spontaneous vaginal delivery
522
SVT
supraventricular tachycardia
523
T
temperature; thoracic vertebra
524
T1DM
type 1 diabetes mellitus
525
T2DM
type 2 diabetes mellitus
526
T3 (subscript 3)
triiodothyronine
527
T4 (subscript 4)
thyroxine, tetraiodothyronine
528
T7 (subscript 7)
free thyroxine index
529
T&A
tonsils and adenoids, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
530
tab
tablet
531
TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
532
TB
tuberculosis
533
TBG
thyroxine-binding globulin
534
99mTc (99m superscript)
technetium-99m
535
TCA
tricyclic antidepressant
536
TEE
transesophageal echocardiography
537
TGV
thoracic gas volume
538
THA
total hip arthroplasty
539
TIA
transient ischemic attack
540
tid
three times per day
541
tinct
tincture
542
TKA
total knee arthroplasty
543
TKO
to keep open
544
TLC
total lung capacity
545
Tm
maximal transport capacity; tubular maximum
546
TM
tympanic membrane
547
Tn
troponin
548
TNM
(primary) tumor, (regional lymph) nodes, (distant) metastases
549
TMJ
temporomandibular joint
550
tPA
tissue plasminogen activator
551
TPN
total parenteral nutrition
552
TPR
temperature, pulse, resection
553
TPUR
transperineal urethral resection
554
TSE
testicular self-examination
555
TSH
thyroid-stimulating hormone
556
TSS
toxic shock syndrome
557
T(C)T
thrombin (clotting) time
558
TTP
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
559
TTS
temporary threshold shift
560
TUIP
transurethral incision of prostate
561
TV
tidal volume
562
Tx
traction
563
U
units
564
UA
urinalysis
565
UC
uterine contractions
566
UFE
uterine fibroid embolization
567
UG
urogenital
568
UGI
upper gastrointestinal
569
UMN
upper motor neuron
570
ung
ointment
571
URI
upper respiratory infection
572
USP
United States Pharmacopeia (all italicized)
573
UTI
urinary tract infection
574
UTP
uterine term pregnancy
575
UV
ultraviolet
576
UVA
ultraviolet A
577
UVB
ultraviolet B
578
VA
visual acuity
579
VAC
vacuum-assisted closure
580
VAD
ventricular assist device
581
VBAC
vaginal birth after cesarean section
582
VC
vital capacity
583
VD
venereal disease
584
VDRL
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory
585
VEP
visual evoked potentials
586
VF
ventricular fibrillation; visual field
587
v fib
ventricular fibrillation
588
VLDL
very-low-density lipoprotein
589
VPC
ventricular premature complex
590
VRSA
vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (last 2 words italicized)
591
VS
vital signs
592
VSD
ventricular septal defect
593
VT
ventricular tachycardia
594
VTE
venous thromboembolism
595
VTG (subscript TG)
thoracic gas volume
596
vWF
von Willebrand factor
597
WBC
white blood cell; white blood (cell) count
598
WD
well developed
599
WNL
within normal limits
600
w/o
without
601
WPW
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
602
x
times
603
XT
exotropia
604
ZIFT
zygote intrafallopian transfer
605
KVO
keep vein open
