Abbreviations Flashcards
(472 cards)
1
Q
ADH
A
antidiuretic hormone—vasopressin
2
Q
AKI
A
acute kidney (renal) injury
3
Q
BCG
A
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin
4
Q
BUN
A
blood urea nitrogen
5
Q
CAPD
A
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
6
Q
CKD
A
chronic kidney disease—a condition during which serum creatinine and BUN levels rise, which may result in impairment of all body systems
7
Q
CrCl
A
creatinine clearance
8
Q
CRF
A
chronic renal failure —progressive loss of kidney function; same as CKD
9
Q
C&S
A
culture and sensitivity testing—to determine antibiotic effectiveness against bacteria grown from a patient’s urine specimen
10
Q
cysto
A
cystoscopic examination
11
Q
eGFR
A
estimated glomerular filtration rate
12
Q
ESRD
A
end-stage renal disease
13
Q
ESWL
A
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
14
Q
HCO3-
A
bicarbonate - an electrolyte conserved by the kidney
15
Q
HD
A
hemodialysis
16
Q
IC
A
interstitial cystitis— inflammation of the bladder wall caused by bacterial infection and not responsive to conventional antibiotic therapy
17
Q
IVP
A
intravenous pyelogram
18
Q
K+
A
potassium—an electrolyte
19
Q
KUB
A
kidney, ureters, and bladder
20
Q
Na+
A
sodium—an electrolyte
21
Q
PD
A
peritoneal dialysis
22
Q
pH
A
potential hydrogen; scale to indicate degree of acidity or alkalinity
23
Q
PKD
A
polycystic kidney disease
24
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PRAT
A
perirenal adipose tissue
25
PUL
percutaneous ultrasound lithotripsy
26
RP
retrograde pyelography
27
sp gr
specific gravity
28
TURBT
transurethral resection of bladder tumor
29
UA
urinalysis
30
UTI
urinary tract infection
31
VCUG
voiding cystourethrogram
32
Cl-
Chloride- an electrolyte excreted by the kidney
33
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
34
EK!
Emergency kit!
35
AB
Abortion
36
AFP
Alpha-fetoprotein-high levels in amniotic fluid of fetus or maternal serum indicate increased risk of neurologic birth defects in the infant.
37
ART
Assisted Reproductive Techniques, including IVF and sperm donation
38
BRCA1 BRCA2
Breast cancer 1 and 2—genetic mutations associated with increased risk for breast cancer
39
BSE
Breast self-examination
40
CA-125
Protein marker elevated in ovarian cancer
41
C-section, CS
Cesarean section
42
CIN
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
43
CIS
Carcinoma in situ
44
CVS
Chorionic villus sampling
45
Cx
Cervix
46
D&C
Dilation (dilatation) and curettage
47
DCIS
Ductal carcinoma in situ; a precancerous breast lesion that indicates a higher risk for invasive ductal breast cancer.
48
DUB
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
49
ER
Estrogen receptor
50
FHR
Fetal heart rate
51
FNA
Fine needle aspiration
52
FSH
Follicle-stimulating hormone
53
G
Gravida (pregnant)
54
GnRH
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone—secreted by the hypothalamus to stimulate release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland
55
GYN
Gynecology
56
hCG or HCG
Human chorionic gonadotropin
57
HDN
Hemolytic disease of the newborn
58
HER2
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2; a protein that promotes the growth of breast cancer cells
59
HPV
Human papillomavirus
60
HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
61
HSG
Hysterosalpingography
62
ICSI
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
63
IUD
Intrauterine device; contraceptive
64
IDC
Invasive ductal carcinoma
65
IRDS
Infant respiratory distress syndrome
66
IVF
In vitro fertilization
67
LEEP
Loop electrocutery excision procedure
68
LH
Luteinizing hormone
69
LMP
Last menstrual period
70
MIS
Minimally invasive surgery
71
multip
Multipara; multiparous
72
OB
Obstetrics
73
para 2-0-1-2
A woman's reproductive history: 2 full-term infants, 0 preterm, 1 abortion, and 2 living children
74
Pap test
Papanicolaou ; Test for cervical or vaginal cancer
75
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
76
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
77
primip
Primipara; primiparous
78
RAS
Robotic-assisted surgery
79
SLN biopsy or SNB
Sentinel lymph node biopsy-blue dye or a radioisotope (or both); identifies the first lymph node draining the breast lymphatics.
80
TAH-BSO
Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
81
UAE
Uterine artery embolization
82
VH
Vaginal hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus through the vagina
83
EMB
Endometrial biopsy
84
BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia
85
DRE
Digital rectal examination
86
ED
Erectile dysfunction
87
GU
Genitourinary
88
HPV
Human papilloma virus
89
HSV
Herpes simplex virus
90
NSU
Nonspecific urethritis (not due to gonorrhea or chlamydia)
91
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
92
PIN
Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia; a precursor to prostate cancer
93
PSA
Prostate-specific antigen
94
PSMA
Prostate-specific membrane antigen
95
PVP
Photoselective vaporization of the prostate; GreenLight PVP
96
RALP
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy
97
RPR
Rapid plasma regain (test); a test for syphilis
98
STD
Sexually transmitted disease
99
STI
Sexually transmitted infection
100
TRUS
Transrectal ultrasound (examination); test to assess the prostate and guide precise placement of a biopsy needle
101
TUIP
Transurethral incision of the prostate; success in less enlarged prostates and less invasive than TURP
102
TUMT
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy
103
TUNA
Transurethral needle ablation; radio frequency energy destroys prostate tissue
104
TURP
Transurethra resection of the prostate
105
AD
Alzheimer disease
106
AFP
alpha-fetoprotein; elevated levels in amniotic fluid and maternal blood are associated with congenital malformations of the nervous system, such as anencephaly and spina bifida
107
ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis —Lou Gehrig disease
108
AVM
arteriovenous malformation; congenital tangle of arteries and veins in the cerebrum
109
BBB
blood-brain barrier
110
CGRP
calcitonin gene-related peptide; protein that is related to migraine pain
111
CNS
central nervous system
112
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
113
CTE
chronic traumatic encephalopathy
114
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
115
EEG
electroencephalography
116
GABA
gamma-aminobutyric acid (neurotransmitter)
117
ICP
intracranial pressure (normal pressure is 5 to 15 mm Hg)
118
LP
lumbar puncture
119
MAC
monitored anesthetic care
120
MG
myasthenia gravis
121
MRA
magnetic resonance angiography
122
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
123
MS
multiple sclerosis
124
½P
hemiparesis
125
PCA
patient-controlled analgesia
126
PET
positron emission tomography
127
PNS
peripheral nervous system
128
PSRS
proton stereotactic radiosurgery
129
SBRT
stereotactic body radiation therapy
130
SRS
stereotactic radiotherapy
131
Sz
seizure
132
TBI
traumatic brain injury
133
TENS
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation; technique using a battery-powered device to relieve acute and chronic pain
134
TIA
transient ischemic attack; temporary interference with the blood supply to the brain
135
TLE
temporal lobe epilepsy
136
tPA
tissue plasminogen activator; a clot-dissolving drug used as therapy for stroke
137
AAA
abdominal aortic aneurysm
138
ACE inhibitor
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
139
ACLS
advanced cardiac life support; CPR plus drugs and defibrillation
140
ACS
acute coronary syndrome
141
ADP
adenosine diphosphate; ADP blockers are used to prevent cardiovascular-related death, heart attack, and strokes and after all stent procedures
142
AED
automatic external defibrillator
143
AF, a-fib
atrial fibrillation
144
AICD
automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
145
AMI
acute myocardial infarction
146
ARB
angiotensin receptor blocker
147
ARVD
arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia
148
AS
aortic stenosis
149
ASD
atrial septal defect
150
AV, A-V
atrioventricular
151
AVR
aortic valve replacement
152
BBB
bundle branch block
153
BNP
brain natriuretic peptide; elevated in congestive heart failure
154
BP
blood pressure
155
COTA
156
CCU
coronary care unit
157
Cath
catheterization
158
CHF
congestive heart failure
159
CK
creatine kinase; enzyme released after injury to heart muscles
160
CoA
coarctation of the aorta
161
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
162
CRT
cardiac resynchronization therapy; biventricular pacing and defibrillation devices
163
CTNI or cTnI
cardiac troponin-I; troponin is a protein released into the bloodstream after myocardial injury
164
CTNT or cInT
cardiac troponin; troponin is a protein released into the bloodstream after myocardial injury
165
DES
drug-eluting stent
166
DOAC
direct oral anticoagulant
167
DSA
digital subtraction angiography
168
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
169
ECG
electrocardiography; also seen as EKG
170
ECHO
echocardiography
171
CABG
coronary artery bypass grafting
172
CAD
coronary artery disease
173
CCTA
coronary computed tomography angiography
174
BONO
N/A
175
ETT-MIBI
Exercise tolerance test combined with a radioactive tracer (sestamibi) scan.
176
EVAR
Endovascular aneurysm repair.
177
hSCRP
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein; biomarker for inflammation in prediction of heart attack risk.
178
HTN
Hypertension (high blood pressure).
179
ICA
Invasive coronary angiography.
180
ICD
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.
181
LAA
Left atrial appendage.
182
LAAC
Left atrial appendage closure.
183
LAD
Left anterior descending (coronary artery).
184
LBBB
Left bundle branch block.
185
LDL
Low-density lipoprotein; high levels lead to cholesterol in arteries.
186
LMWH
Low-molecular-weight heparin.
187
MI
Myocardial infarction.
188
MUGA
Multiple-gated acquisition scan; a radioactive test of heart function.
189
MVP
Mitral valve prolapse.
190
NSR
Normal sinus rhythm.
191
NT-proßNP
N-terminal pro-peptide of BNP.
192
NSTEMI
Non-ST elevation MI.
193
PAC
Premature atrial contraction.
194
PAD
Peripheral arterial disease.
195
PCI
Percutaneous coronary intervention.
196
PDA
Patent ductus arteriosus.
197
PE
Pulmonary embolus.
198
PVC
Premature ventricular contraction.
199
RBBB
Right bundle branch block.
200
SA, S-A node
Sinoatrial node.
201
SCD
Sudden cardiac death.
202
SGLT-2 inhibitors
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors.
203
SOB
Shortness of breath.
204
SPECT
Single photon emission computed tomography; used for myocardial imaging with sestamibi scans.
205
STEMI
ST elevation myocardial infarction.
206
SVT
Supraventricular tachycardia; rapid heartbeats from atria, causing palpitations, SOB, and dizziness.
207
TAVR
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
208
TEE
Transesophageal echocardiography.
209
TEVAR
Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair.
210
TGA
Transposition of the great arteries.
211
tPA
Tissue-type plasminogen activator; a drug used to prevent thrombosis.
212
UA
Unstable angina; chest pain at rest or of increasing frequency.
213
VF
Ventricular fibrillation.
214
VSD
Ventricular septal defect.
215
VT
Ventricular tachycardia.
216
WPW
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome; abnormal ECG pattern associated with paroxysmal tachycardia.
217
What does ABGs stand for?
Arterial blood gases
218
What does AFB stand for?
Acid-fast bacillus—the type of organism that causes tuberculosis
219
What does ARDS stand for?
Acute respiratory distress syndrome—severe, sudden lung injury caused by acute illness
220
What does BAL stand for?
Bronchoalveolar lavage
221
What does Bronch refer to?
Bronchoscopy
222
What does CF stand for?
Cystic fibrosis
223
What does CO2 stand for?
Carbon dioxide
224
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—airway obstruction associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis
225
What does CPAP stand for?
Continuous positive airway pressure
226
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation—three basic steps (CAB): C, circulation restored by external cardiac compression; A, airway opened by tilting the head; B, breathing restored by mouth-to-mouth breathing
227
What does C&S stand for?
Culture and sensitivity testing (of sputum)
228
What does CTPA stand for?
Computed tomography pulmonary angiogram
229
What does CT-PE stand for?
Chest CT for pulmonary emboli
230
What does CXR stand for?
Chest x-ray (film)
231
DLCO
Diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide.
232
DOE
Dyspnea on exertion.
233
DPT
Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus — toxoids for vaccination of infants, to provide immunity to these diseases.
234
EBUS
Endobronchial ultrasound.
235
FEVI
Forced expiratory volume in 1 second.
236
FVC
Forced vital capacity - amount of gas that can be forcibly and rapidly exhaled after a full inspiration.
237
ICU
Intensive care unit.
238
LLL
Left lower lobe (of lung).
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LUL
Left upper lobe (of lung).
240
MAC
Mycobacterium avium complex - the cause of a noncontagious lung infection related to tuberculosis.
241
MDI
Metered-dose inhaler - used to deliver aerosolized medications to patients.
242
NSCLC
Non-small cell lung cancer.
243
OSA
Obstructive sleep apnea.
244
Paco2
Carbon dioxide partial pressure — measure of the amount of carbon dioxide in arterial blood.
245
Pao2
Oxygen partial pressure — a measure of the amount of oxygen in arterial blood.
246
PCP
Pneumocystis pneumonia — a type of pneumonia seen in patients with AIDS or other immunosuppression.
247
PE
Pulmonary embolism.
248
PEP
Positive expiratory pressure — mechanical ventilator strategy in which the patient takes a deep breath and then exhales through a device that resists airflow.
249
PEEP
Positive end-expiratory pressure — common mechanical ventilator setting in which airway pressure is maintained above atmospheric pressure.
250
PFTs
Pulmonary function tests.
251
PND
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.
252
PPD
Purified protein derivative - substance used in a tuberculosis test.
253
RDS
Respiratory distress syndrome - in the newborn infant; marked by dyspnea and cyanosis and related to absence of surfactant.
254
RLL
Right lower lobe (of lung).
255
RML
Right middle lobe (of lung).
256
RSV
Respiratory syncytial virus - common cause of bronchiolitis, bronchopneumonia, and the common cold, especially in children.
257
RUL
Right upper lobe (of lung).
258
RV
Residual volume — amount of air remaining in lungs at the end of maximal expiration.
259
SABA
Short-acting beta agonist (for relief of asthma symptoms).
260
SARS-CoV-2
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
261
SCLC
Small cell lung cancer.
262
SOB
Shortness of breath.
263
TB
Tuberculosis.
264
TLC
Total lung capacity - volume of gas in the lungs at the end of maximal inspiration; equals VC plus RV.
265
URI
Upper respiratory infection.
266
VT
Tidal volume — amount of air inhaled and exhaled during a normal ventilation.
267
VATS
Video-assisted thoracic surgery (thoracoscopy).
268
VC
Vital capacity — the maximum volume of air expelled from the lung after taking the deepest possible breath.
269
V/Q scan
Ventilation-perfusion scan - radioactive test of lung ventilation and blood perfusion throughout the lung capillaries.
270
Ab
Antibody
271
ABMT
Autologous bone marrow transplantation - patient serves as their own donor for stem cells.
272
ABO
Four main blood types—A, B, AB, and O.
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ALL
Acute lymphoid leukemia.
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AML
Acute myeloid leukemia.
275
ANC
Absolute neutrophil count—total WBC times a measure of the number of bands and segs present in the blood; an ANC less than 1500 cells/ul is neutropenia.
276
ASCT
Autologous stem cell transplantation.
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bands
Immature white blood cells (granulocytes).
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baso
Basophils.
279
BMT
Bone marrow transplantation.
280
CBC
Complete blood count.
281
CLL
Chronic lymphoid leukemia.
282
CML
Chronic myeloid leukemia.
283
DIC
Disseminated intravascular coagulation—bleeding disorder marked by reduction in blood clotting factors.
284
diff
Differential count (white blood cells).
285
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus; cause of mononucleosis.
286
eos
Eosinophils.
287
EPO
Erythropoietin.
288
ESR
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
289
Fe
Iron.
290
G-CSF
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor—promotes neutrophil production.
291
GM-CSF
Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor—promotes myeloid progenitor cells with differentiation to granulocytes.
292
g/dL
Gram per deciliter (1 deciliter = one tenth of a liter or just over 3 ounces).
293
GVHD
Graft-versus-host disease—immune reaction of donor's cells to recipient's tissue.
294
HCL
Hairy cell leukemia—abnormal lymphocytes accumulate in bone marrow, leading to anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and infection.
295
Hct
Hematocrit.
296
IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, IgM
Immunoglobulins.
297
INR
International normalized ratio—ratio of a patient's prothrombin time compared to a standard prothrombin time, used to monitor anticoagulation (warfarin) therapy.
298
ITP
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
299
lymphs
Lymphocytes.
300
MCH
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin—average amount of hemoglobin per cell.
301
MCHC
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration—average concentration of hemoglobin in a single red cell; when MCHC is low, the cell is hypochromic.
302
MCV
Mean corpuscular volume—average volume or size of a single red blood cell; when MCV is high, the cells are macrocytic, and when low, the cells are microcytic.
303
uL
microliter -?One millionth of a liter; 1 liter = 1.057 quarts.
304
HGB; Hbg
hemoglobin.
305
H and H
hemoglobin and hematocrit
306
HLA
human leukocyte antigen
307
MDS
Myelodysplastic syndrome — preleukemic condition (anemia, cytopenias, and possible transformation to AML)
308
MGUS
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance
309
MM
Multiple myeloma
310
MONO
Monocyte
311
Polys, PMNs, PMNLS
Polymorphonuclear leukocytes; neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils
312
PT, pro time
Prothrombin time
313
PTT
Partial thromboplastin time
314
RBC
Red blood cell; red blood cell count
315
SED RATE
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
316
SEGS
Segmented, mature white blood cells (neutrophils)
317
SMAC
Sequential Multiple Analyzer Computer — an automated chemistry system that determines substances in serum
318
SMM
Smoldering multiple myeloma
319
WBC
White blood cell; white blood cell count
320
WNL
Within normal limits
321
mm3
cubic millimeter
One millionth of a liter; 1 liter = 1.057 quarts
322
323
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
324
APC
antigen-presenting cell
325
CAR-T cells
chimeric antigen receptors; activated in laboratory to fight cancer cells
326
CD4+ cell
helper T cell
327
CD8+ cell
cytotoxic T cell
328
CMV
cytomegalovirus —causes opportunistic AIDS-related infection
329
Crypto
Cryptococcus-causes opportunistic AIDS-related infection
330
ELISA
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay—test to detect anti-HIV antibodies
331
G-CSF
granulocyte colony-stimulating factor—cytokine that promotes neutrophil production
332
GM-CSF
granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor—cytokine secreted by macrophages to promote growth of myeloid progenitor cells and their differentiation to granulocytes
333
HAART
highly active antiretroviral therapy—use of combinations of drugs that are effective against AIDS
334
Histo
histoplasmosis-fungal infection seen in AIDS patients
335
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus-causes AIDS
336
HSV
herpes simplex virus
337
IEC
immunoeffector cells activated to defend the body in immune response.
338
Immunoglobulins
IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, IgM
339
Interleukins
IL1 to IL38
340
KS
Kaposi sarcoma
341
KSHV
Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus; herpesvirus 8
342
MAI
Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare (MAI) complex-group of pathogens that cause lung and systemic disease in immunocompromised patients
343
MoAb
monoclonal antibody
344
NHL
non-Hodgkin lymphoma
345
PCP
Pneumocystis pneumonia—opportunistic AIDS-related infection
346
PI
protease inhibitor
347
RTI
reverse transcriptase inhibitor—for example, zidovudine (Retrovir) or lamivudine (Epivir)
348
SCID
severe combined immunodeficiency disease
349
Treg
regulatory T cell (suppressor T cell)
350
Toxo
toxoplasmosis-parasitic infection associated with AIDS
351
ACK
Acknowledgment
352
ARA
Antirheumatic agent
353
ANA
Antinuclear antibody
354
BIA
Bioelectrical impedance analysis
355
BMD
Bone mineral density
356
BS
Bone scan
357
C1 to C7
Cervical vertebrae
358
Ca
Calcium
359
CMC
Carpometacarpal joint
360
CRP
C-reactive protein
361
CTS
Carpal tunnel syndrome
362
DEXA or DXA
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
363
DJD
Degenerative joint disease
364
DMARD
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
365
DO
Doctor of osteopathy
366
DTR$
Deep tendon reflexes
367
DVT
Deep venous thrombosis
368
EMG
Electromyography
369
ESR (sed rate)
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
370
Fx
Fracture
371
HNP
Herniated nucleus pulposus
372
IM
Intramuscular
373
L1 to L5
Lumbar vertebrae
374
MCL
Medial collateral ligament
375
NSAID
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
376
OA
Osteoarthritis
377
ORIF
Open reduction/internal fixation
378
ortho
Orthopedics
379
OT
Occupational therapy
380
P
Phosphorus
381
PE
Pulmonary embolism
382
PRP
Platelet-rich plasma
383
PT
Physical therapy
384
PTSA
Primary total shoulder arthroplasty
385
RA
Rheumatoid arthritis
386
RF
Rheumatoid factor
387
ROM
Range of motion
388
RTSA (rTSA)
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
389
SC
Sternoclavicular joint
390
SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus
391
Sx
Surgery
392
T1 to T12
Thoracic vertebrae
393
TKR/TKA
Total knee replacement/arthroplasty
394
THR/THA
Total hip replacement/arthroplasty
395
TMJ
Temporomandibular joint
396
TSR
Total shoulder replacement
397
U/S
Ultrasound
398
ABCDE
Asymmetry (of shape), border (irregularity), color (variation within one lesion), diameter (greater than 6 mm), evolution (change) - characteristics associated with melanoma.
399
BCC
Basal cell carcinoma.
400
Bx
Biopsy.
401
Derm
Dermatology.
402
DLE
Discoid lupus erythematosus.
403
PPD
Purified protein derivative - used in skin test for tuberculosis.
404
PUVA
Psoralen-ultraviolet A light therapy; treatment for psoriasis and other skin conditions.
405
SCC
Squamous cell carcinoma.
406
SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus.
407
subQ
Subcutaneous.
408
AG
Age-related macular degeneration
## Footnote
A condition affecting the retina, leading to vision loss.
409
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
## Footnote
A lifesaving technique used in emergencies.
410
EK!
Emergency kit
## Footnote
A collection of medical supplies for emergencies.
411
ALT
Argon laser trabeculoplasty
## Footnote
A laser treatment for glaucoma.
412
AMD
Age-related macular degeneration
## Footnote
A leading cause of vision loss in older adults.
413
IOL
Intraocular lens
## Footnote
A lens implanted in the eye, often after cataract surgery.
414
IOP
Intraocular pressure
## Footnote
The fluid pressure inside the eye.
415
LASIK
Laser in situ keratomileusis
## Footnote
A popular laser eye surgery to correct vision.
416
MIGS
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
## Footnote
A group of procedures to lower eye pressure.
417
OCT
Optical coherence tomography
## Footnote
A non-invasive imaging test for the eye.
418
OS
Left eye (Latin, oculus sinister)
## Footnote
Used in prescriptions and medical records.
419
OU
Both eyes (Latin, oculus uterque, 'each eye')
## Footnote
Indicates treatment or measurement for both eyes.
420
PERRLA
Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
## Footnote
A phrase used in eye examinations.
421
POAG
Primary open-angle glaucoma
## Footnote
The most common form of glaucoma.
422
PRK
Photorefractive keratectomy
## Footnote
A laser procedure to correct myopia.
423
SLT
Selective laser trabeculoplasty
## Footnote
A treatment for glaucoma that uses a laser.
424
VA
Visual acuity
## Footnote
A measure of the clarity of vision.
425
VF
Visual field
## Footnote
The entire area that can be seen when the eyes are fixed.
426
AD
Right ear (Latin, auris dextra)
427
AOM
Acute otitis media
428
AS
Left ear (Latin, auris sinistra)
429
BPPV
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
430
EENT
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
431
ENG
Electronystagmography—a test of the balance mechanism of the inner ear by assessing eye movements
## Footnote
Nystagmus is rapidly twitching eye movements.
432
ENT
Ears, nose, and throat
433
ETD
Eustachian tube dysfunction
434
HEENT
Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
435
PE tube
Pressure-equalizing tube—a polyethylene ventilating tube placed in the eardrum to treat recurrent episodes of acute otitis media
## Footnote
This is used to manage conditions like acute otitis media.
436
SOM
Serous otitis media
437
Alc
test for the presence of glucose attached to hemoglobin (glycosylated hemoglobin) —a high level indicates poor glucose control in diabetic patients; also called Alc
438
ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone
439
ADH
antidiuretic hormone-vasopressin
440
Ca++
calcium, an important electrolyte
441
CGM
continuous glucose monitor
442
CGMS
continuous glucose monitoring system —senses and records blood glucose levels continuously
443
DI
diabetes insipidus
444
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
445
DM
diabetes mellitus
446
FBG
fasting blood glucose
447
FBS
fasting blood sugar
448
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
449
GH
growth hormone
450
GTT
glucose tolerance test—measures ability to respond to a glucose load; a test for diabetes
451
HbAlc
blood test that measures glycosylated hemoglobin (HbAlc) to assess glucose control
452
hCG or HCG
human chorionic gonadotropin
453
IGF
insulin-like growth factor
454
K+
potassium— an important electrolyte
455
LH
luteinizing hormone
456
MDI
multiple daily injection- for delivery of either basal or bolus insulin; a diabetes management regimen
457
Na+
sodium—an important electrolyte
458
OT, OXT
oxytocin
459
PRL
prolactin
460
PTH
parathyroid hormone (parathormone)
461
RAI
radioactive iodine —treatment for Graves disease
462
RIA
radioimmunoassay —measures hormone levels in plasma
463
RAIU
radioactive iodine uptake (imaging test or scan)
464
SIADH
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (secretion)
465
SMBG
self-monitoring of blood glucose
466
TID
three times a day
467
T2D
type 2 diabetes
468
T3
triiodothyronine
469
T4
thyroxine —tetraiodothyronine
470
TED
thyroid eye disease
471
TFT
thyroid function test
472
TSH
thyroid-stimulating hormone-secreted by the anterior pituitary gland
