Abbreviations: A - L Flashcards
(777 cards)
1
Q
A2 or A2
A
aortic valve closure
2
Q
A
A
abnormal; adult; age; allergy; anaphylaxis; anesthesia; anterior; antibody; auscultation
3
Q
a
A
accommodation, acid
4
Q
aa
A
amino acid
5
Q
AA
A
alopecia areata; asthma; asthmatic
6
Q
AAA
A
abdominal aortic aneurysm
7
Q
AAL
A
anterior axillary line
8
Q
AAV
A
adeno-associated virus
9
Q
A&B
A
apnea and bradycardia
10
Q
A/B
A
acid-base ratio
11
Q
AB, Ab, ab
A
abortion
12
Q
AB, Abnl, abn
A
abnormal
13
Q
Ab
A
antibody
14
Q
ABC
A
aspiration, biopsy, cytology
15
Q
Abd, abdo
A
abdomen
16
Q
ABE
A
acute bacterial endocarditis
17
Q
ABG
A
arterial blood gases
18
Q
ABP
A
arterial blood pressure
19
Q
ABR
A
auditory brainstem response
20
Q
abx
A
antibiotics
21
Q
ac
A
acute
22
Q
AC, ac
A
anticoagulant; before meals; air conduction
23
Q
acc
A
accident; accommodation
24
Q
ACD
A
absolute cardiac dullness; acid-citrate-dextrose; anterior chest diameter; area of cardiac disease
25
ACE
acute care of the elderly; aerobic chair exercises; angiotensin-converting enzyme
26
ACG
angiocardiogram; angiocardiography; apex cardiogram
27
ACH
adrenocortical hormone
28
ACL
anterior cruciate ligament
29
ACL
activities of daily living
30
ACLS
advanced cardiac life support
31
ACT
activated coagulation time; anticoagulant therapy
32
ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone
33
ACU
acute care unit; ambulatory care unit
34
ACVD
acute cardiovascular disease
35
AD
admitting diagnosis; advanced directive; after discharge; Alzheimer's disease; right ear
36
ADC
AIDS dementia complex
37
ADD
attention-deficit disorder
38
ADE
acute disseminated encephalitits; adverse drug event
39
ADH
adhesion; antidiuretic hormone
40
ADHD
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
41
ADL
activities of daily life; activities of daily living
42
ad lib
as desired
43
adm
admission
44
ADR
adverse drug reaction
45
ADS
antibody deficiency syndrome
46
ADT
admission, dishcarge, transfer
47
AE, A/E
above elbow
48
AED
automated external defibrillator
49
AF
acid-fast; amniotic fluid; atrial flutter
50
AF, A fib, A-fib
atrial fibrillation
51
AFB
acid-fast bacilli
52
AFP
alpha-fetoprotein
53
AG, Ag
antigen
54
AH
abdominal hysterectomy
55
AHD
antihypertensive drug; arteriosclerotic heart disease; autoimmune hemolytic disease
56
AI
accidentally incurred; aortic insufficiency; artificial insemination
57
AIC, AICD
automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
58
AID
acute infectious disease; artificial insemination donor
59
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
60
AIH
artificial insemination husband
61
AIHA
autoimmune hemolytic anemia
62
AJ, aj
ankle jerk
63
AK
above knee
64
AKA
above-knee amputation
65
alb
albumin
66
ALD
aldosterone; assistive listening device
67
alk
alkaline
68
ALL
acute lymphoblastic leukemia; acute lymphocytic leukemia
69
ALND
axillary lymph node dissection
70
ALP
acute lupus pericarditis; alkaline phosphatase
71
ALS
advanced life support; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; antilymphocytic serum
72
ALT, alt
alternative; altitude
73
alt dieb
alternate days; every other day
74
alt hor
alternate hours
75
alt noct
alternate nights
76
Am
amnion
77
AMA
advanced maternal age; against medical advice; American Medical Association
78
amb
ambulance; ambulatory
79
AMD
age-related macular degeneration
80
AMI
acute myocardial infarction
81
AML
acute myeloblastic leukemia; acute myelocytic leukemia; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
82
AMN
amniocentesis
83
amp
amplification; ampule; amputate
84
AMS
altered mental status; automated multiphasic screening
85
amt
amount
86
AN
aneurysm; anorexia nervosa
87
ANA
antinuclear antibodies
88
ANAS
anastomosis
89
anat
anatomy
90
anes, anesth
anesthesia; anesthetic
91
ANLL
acute nonlymphocytic leukemia
92
ANS
anterior nasal spine; autonomic nervous system
93
ant, ANT
anterior
94
ANUG
acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
95
AOD
arterial occlusive disease
96
AODM
adult-onset diabetes mellitus
97
AOM
acute otitis media
98
A & P
anatomy and physiology; anterior and posterior; anterior-posterior; appendectomy; appendicitis
99
APAP
acetaminophen
100
Aph
aphasia
101
APLD
aspiration percutaneous lumbar diskectomy
102
aPTT
activated partial thromboplastin time
103
aq
aqueous; water
104
AR
abnormal record; achievement ratio; alarm reaction; artificial respiration
105
ARD
acute respiratory disease
106
ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome; adult respiratory distress syndrome
107
ARF
acute renal failure; acute respiratory failure
108
ARI
acute respiratory infection
109
ARM
artificial rupture of membranes
110
ART
arthritis; assisted reproductive technology
111
AS
ankylosing spondylitis; aortic stenosis; astigmatism; left ear
112
ASA
acetylsalicyclic acid (aspirin)
113
ASAP
ass soon as possilbe
114
ASCVD
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
115
ASD
artrial septal defect
116
ASH
asymmetrical septal hypertrophy
117
ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
118
ASO
administrative services only; arteriosclerosis obliterans
119
ASS
anterior superior position
120
AST
aphasia screening test; aspartate aminotransferase
121
As tol
as tolerated
122
AT
achilles tendon
123
ATP
adenosine triphosphate
124
atr
atrophy
125
AU
aures unitas; both ears
126
AUL
acute undifferentiated leukemia
127
aus, ausc, auscul
auscultation
128
A-V, AV
aortic valve; artificial ventilation; arteriovenous; atrioventricular
129
AVM
arteriovenous malfunction
130
AVN
atrioventricular node
131
AVR
aortic valve replacement
132
A & W
alive and well
133
ax, Ax
axilla; axillary
134
AZT
Aschheim-Zondek test
135
B
bruit
136
B/A
backache
137
BA
bronchial asthma
138
Ba
barium
139
BAC
blood alcohol concentration
140
BACT, Bact, bact
bacteria; bacterium
141
BaE
barium enema
142
BAO
basal acid output
143
bas
basophils
144
BBB
blood-brain barrier; bundle branch block
145
BBT
basal body temperature
146
BC
bone conduction
147
BCC
basal cell carcinoma
148
BD
bronchodilator
149
BDT
bone density testing
150
BE
barium enema; below elbow
151
BEAM
brain electrical activity map
152
BED
binge eating disorder
153
BFP
biologic false positive
154
bid, b.i.d.
bis in die; twice a day
155
BID
brought in dead
156
BIL, Bil, bili
bilirubin
157
bil
bilateral
158
BIN, bin
twice a night
159
BK
below knee
160
BKA
below-knee amputation
161
Bld
blood
162
BM
bone marrow; bowel movement
163
BMB
bone marrow biopsy
164
BMD
Becker's muscular dystrophy; bone mineral density
165
BMI
body mass index
166
BMR
basal metabolic rate
167
BMT
barium meal test; bone marrow transplant
168
BNO
bladder neck obstruction
169
BNR
bladder neck resection
170
BOM
bilateral otitis media
171
BP
Bell's palsy; bedpan; bathroom privileges; blood pressure
172
BPD
borderline personality disorder
173
BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia; benign prostatic hypertrophy
174
BPM, bpm
beats per minute, breaths per minute
175
BP&P
blood pressure and pulse
176
BPPV
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
177
Br
bed rest, chronic bronchitis
178
BRBPR
bright red blood per rectum
179
BRO, Bronch
bronchoscope; bronchoscopy
180
BRP
bathroom privileges
181
BS
bloog sugar; bowel sounds; breath sounds
182
BSE
breast self-examination
183
BSO
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
184
BT
bleeding time
185
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
186
BV
bacterial vaginosis; blood volume
187
Bx, bx
biopsy
188
C1 through C7
cervical vertebrae
189
C
centigrade; Celsius; cholesterol; convergence; cyanosis
190
C.
chlamydia
191
c
centimeter
192
c (line above)
with
193
Ca
calcium
194
CA, Ca
cancer; cardiac arrest; carcinoma; chronological age
195
CAB
coronary artery bypass
196
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
197
CAD
computer-assisted diagnosis; coronary artery disease
198
CAL
calcitonin
199
cal
calorie
200
CAM
complementary and alternative medicine
201
cap, caps
capsule
202
CAPD
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
203
card cath
cardiac catheterization
204
Cat
cataract
205
cath
catheter, catheterization; catheterize
206
caut
cauterization
207
CAVH
continuous arteriovenous hemofiltration
208
CBC, cbc
complete blood count
209
CBF
capillary blood flow; coronary blood flow
210
CBI
continuous bladder irrigation
211
CBR
complete bed rest
212
CBS
chronic brain syndrome
213
CC
chief complain; colony count; cardiac cycle; cardiac cauterization; cardiac catheterization; creatinine clearance
214
cc
cubic centimeter (1/1,000 liter)
215
CCA
circumflex coronary artery
216
CCCR
closed chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation
217
CCE
cholecystectomy
218
CCPD
continuous cycle peritoneal dialysis
219
CCr
creatinine clearance
220
CCT
computerized cranial tomography
221
CCU
coronary care unit
222
CD
communicable disease; contact dermatitis; Crohn's disease
223
CDC
calculated date (day) of confinement; Centers for Disease control and Prevention
224
CDE
common duct exploration
225
CDH
congenital dislocation of the hip
226
CEA
carotid endartectomy
227
CEPH
cephalic
228
CF
complete fixation; counting fingers; cystic fibrosis
229
CFS
chronic fatigue syndrome
230
CGL
chronic granulomatous leukemia
231
C gl
with correction; with glasses
232
CH
chromosome
233
CHB
complete heart block
234
CHD
congenital heart defects; coronary heart disease
235
CHF
congestive heart failure
236
CHO
carbohydrate
237
chol
cholesterol
238
chole
cholecystectomy
239
chr
chromosome, chronic
240
CI
conjunctivitis; coronary insufficiency
241
cib
food
242
CID
cytomegalic inclusion disease
243
CIR, CIRR
cirrhosis
244
CIRC, circum
circumcision
245
CIS
carcinoma insitu
246
CIT
convenntional insulin treatment
247
CK
creatine kinase
248
ck
check
249
CKD
chronic kidney disease
250
CL, cl
clinic, chloride
251
CL
cholelithiasis; chronic leukemia; cirrhosis of the liver; cleft lip; corpus luteum
252
CLD
chronic liver disease
253
CLL
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
254
cl liq
clear liquid
255
cm
centimeter (1/100 meter)
256
cm3
cubic centimeter
257
CME
cystoid macular edema
258
CMG
cystometrogram
259
CML
chronic myelocytic leukemia
260
CMM
cutaneous malignant melanoma
261
CMV
controlled mechanical ventilation; cytomegalovirus
262
CNS
central nervous system; cutaneous nerve stimulation
263
C/O, c/o
complains of
264
CO
carbon monoxide; coronary occlusion; coronary output
265
CO2
carbon dioxide
266
COD
cause of death
267
COH
carbohydrate
268
COL
colonscopy
269
COLD
chronic obstructive lung disease
270
comp
compound
271
cond
condition
272
contra
against
273
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
274
CP
cardiopulmonary; cerebral palsy
275
CPA
carotid phonoangiograph
276
CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
277
CPC
clinicopathologic conference
278
CPD
cephalopelvic disproportion
279
CPE
cardio-pulmonary edema
280
CPK
creatine phosphokinase
281
CPN
chronic pyelonephritis
282
CPPB
continuous positive-pressure breathing
283
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
284
CPS
cycles per second
285
CR
closed reduction; complete response; conditioned reflex
286
CRC
colorectal carcinoma
287
CRD
chronic respiratory disease
288
creat
creatinine
289
CRF
chronic renal failure
290
CRP
C-reactive protein
291
CRPS
complex regional pain syndrome
292
CRYO
cryosurgery
293
C & S
culture and sensitivity
294
CS
central supply; complete stroke; conditioned stimulus; Cushing's syndrome; cesarean section
295
CSAP
cryosurgical ablation of the prostate
296
CSB
Cheyne-stokes breathing
297
C-section
cesarean section
298
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
299
CSO
craniostenosis
300
CSR
central supply room; Cheyne-stokes respiration
301
CT
computerized tomography
302
CTCL
cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
303
CTD
cumulative trauma disorders
304
CTR
carpal tunnel release
305
CTS
carpal tunnel syndrome
306
cu
cubic
307
CUG
chronic ulcerative colitis
308
CUG
cystourethrogram
309
CV
cardiovascular
310
CVA
cardiovascular accident; cerebrovascular accident
311
CVD
cardiovascular disease
312
CVI
chronic venous insuffiency
313
CVP
central venous pressure; Cytoxan, vincristine, prednisone
314
CVS
chorionic villus sampling
315
CWP
childbirth without pain; coal worker's pneumoconiosis
316
Cx
cervix
317
CX, CXR
chest x-ray film
318
cysto
cystoscopic examination; cystoscopy
319
cyt
cytology; cytoplasm
320
D
diopter; dorsal
321
d
day
322
DAT
diet as tolerated
323
db, dB
decibel
324
D & C
dilation and curettage
325
D/C, d/c, dc
diarrhea/constipation, discharge, discontinue
326
DCC
direct-current cardioversion
327
DCIS
ductal carcinoma in situ
328
DCR
direct cortical response
329
D/D, DD, DDx, Ddx
differential diagnosis
330
D & E
dilation and evacuation
331
debr
debridement
332
Dg, dg
diagnosis
333
del
delivery
334
DES
diethylstilbestrol
335
DEXA
dual energy x-ray absorptiometry
336
DF
dorsiflexion
337
DG, dg
diagnosis
338
DGE
delayed gastric emptying
339
DHFS
dengue hemorrhagic fever shockk
340
DI
diabetes insipidus
341
Diag, diag
diagnosis
342
DIC
diffuse intravascular coagulation
343
diff
differential diagnosis
344
diopt, Dptr
diopter
345
DIP
distal interphalangeal
346
diph
diphtheria
347
disch
discharge
348
DJD
degenerative joint disease
349
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
350
DL
danger list
351
DLE
discoid lupus erythematosus
352
DM
dermatomyositis; diabetes mellitus; diastolic murmur
353
DMD
Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
354
DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid
355
DNR
do not resuscitate
356
DNS
deviated nasal septum
357
DOA
dead on arrival
358
DOB
date of birth
359
DOC
date of conception
360
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
361
DOMS
delayed-onset muscle soreness
362
DOT
directly observed therapy
363
DPT
diphtheria-pertussis-tentanus
364
DQ
developmental quotient
365
DR
diabetic retinopathy; digital radiography; doctor
366
dr
dram; dressing
367
DRD
developmental reading disorder
368
DRE
digital rectal examination
369
DRG
diagnosis-related group
370
DRP
diabetic retinopathy
371
D/S
dextrose in saline
372
DS
down syndrome
373
DSA
digital subtraction angiography
374
DSD
dry sterile dressing
375
dsg
dressing
376
DT
diphtheria and tetanus toxoids
377
DT, DT's, DTs
delirium tremens
378
DTP
diphtheria, tetanus toxoids, and pertussis vaccine
379
DTR
deep tendon reflex
380
du
decubitus ulcer
381
DUB
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
382
DVA
distance visual acuity
383
DVI
digital vascular acuity
384
DVI
digital vascular imaging
385
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
386
D/W
dextrose in water
387
DX, Dx
diagnosis
388
DXA
dual x-ray absorptiometry
389
E
encephalitis; enema; etiology
390
e
epinephrine; estrogen
391
EBL
estimated blood loss
392
EBP
epidural blood patch
393
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus
394
ECC
endocervical curettage; extracorporeal circulation
395
ECCE
extracapsular cataract extraction
396
ECG
electrocardiogram; electrocardiography
397
ECO
echocardiogram; echocardiography
398
E coli
Escherirchia coli
399
ECT
electroconvulsive therapy
400
Ecz, Ez
eczema
401
ED
effective dose; emergency department; epidural; erythema dose; erectile dysfunction
402
EDA
epidural anesthesia
403
EDC
estimated date (day) of confinement
404
EDD
end-diastolic dimension
405
EDS
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
406
EDV
end-diastolic volume
407
EECG
electroencephalography
408
EEE
Eastern equine encephalomyelitis
409
EEG
electroencephalogram; electroencephalography
410
EENT
eye, ear, nose, and throat
411
EFM
electronic fetal monitor
412
EGD
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
413
EIA
enzyme immunoassay
414
EIB
exercise-induced bronchospasm
415
Ej
elbow jerk
416
EKG
electrocardiogram; electrocardiography
417
ELISA
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
418
elix
elixer
419
EM
electron microscope; emmetropia, erythema multiforme
420
emb
embolism
421
EMG
electromyogram; electromyography
422
EMP
ephysema
423
EMR
educable mentally retarded; electronic medical record; eye movement record
424
EMS
early morning specimen; electromagnetic spectrum
425
En, endo
endoscpy
426
Endo
endometriosis
427
ENG
electronystagmography
428
ENT
ear, nose, and throat
429
EOG
electro-oculogram
430
EOM
extraocular muscles; extraocular movement
431
EOS
eosinophils
432
EP
ectopic pregnancy; evoked potential
433
EPF
early pregnancy factor; exophthalmos-producing factor
434
Epi, EPI
epinephrine
435
epi, epil
epilepsy
436
epid
epidemic
437
epis
episiotomy
438
EPO
erythropoietin
439
EPR
electron paramagnetic resonance; emergency physical restraint
440
EPS
extrapyramidal symptoms; exophthalmos-producing substance
441
ER
emergency room; epigastric region
442
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
443
ERPF
effective renal plasma flow
444
ERT
estrogen replacement therapy; external radiation therapy
445
ERV
expiratory reserve volume
446
ESD
end-systolic volume
447
ESPF
end-stage pulmonary fibrosis
448
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
449
EST
electric shock therapy
450
ESRD
end-stage renal diease
451
ESWL
extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
452
ESV
end-systolic volume
453
ET
embryo transfer; enterically transmitted; esotropia; eustachian tube
454
et
and
455
ETF
eustachian tube function
456
ETT
endotracheal intubation; exercise tolerance test
457
EU
Ehrlich units; emergency unit; etiology unknown
458
EV
esophageal varices
459
EWB
estrogen withdrawal bleeding
460
ex
excision; exercsie
461
exam
examination
462
exp
expiration
463
ext
extraction; external
464
Ez, Ecz
eczema
465
F
fahrenheit
466
FA, FAG
fluorescein angiography; fluorescent antibody; fructosamine test
467
FAS
fetal alcohol syndrom
468
FB
foreign body
469
FBS
fasting blood sugar
470
FCD
fibrocystic disease
471
FDP
fibrin-fibringogen degradation products
472
FECG
fetal electrocardiogram
473
FEF
forced expiratory flow
474
FESS
functional endoscopic sinus surgery
475
fet
fetus
476
FEV
forced expiratory volume
477
FFA
free fatty acids
478
FH
family history
479
FHR
fetal heart rate
480
FHS
fetal heart sounds
481
FHT
fetal heart tones
482
FIA
fluroscent immunoassay; fluoroimmunoassay
483
Fluor
fluoroscopy
484
FME
full mouth extractions
485
fMRI
functional magnetic resonance imaging
486
FMS
fibromyalgia
487
FNA
fine-needle aspiration
488
FOBT
fecal occult blood test
489
FPG
fasting plasma glucose
490
fr
French (catheter size)
491
FRC
functional residual capacity
492
FROM
full range of motion
493
FS
frozen section, fluoroscopy
494
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
495
FSP
fibrin-fibrinogen split products
496
FSS
functional endoscopic sinus surgery
497
FT
family therapy
498
FTND
full term normal delivery
499
FTT
failure to thrive
500
FU, F/U
folow-up; follow up
501
FUO
fever of unknown origin
502
Fx
fracture
503
G
gingiva; glaucoma; glycogen
504
g
gram (seem also gm)
505
G, grav
gravida (used to indicate the number of times a woman has been pregnant); pregnancy
506
GA
gastric analysis; general anesthesia
507
ga
gallium
508
GAD
generalized anxiety disorder
509
GB
gallbladder
510
GBM
glomerula basement membrane
511
GBS
gallbladder series; Gullain-Barre syndrome
512
G-C's
glucocorticoids
513
Gc
gonorrhea
514
GCG
glucagon
515
G&D
growth and development
516
GD
Graves's disease
517
GDM
gestational diabetes mellitus
518
GE
gastroenteritis
519
GER
gastroesophageal reflux
520
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
521
GFR
glomerula filtration rate
522
GG
gamma globulin
523
GGT
gamma-glutamyl transferase
524
GH
growth hormone
525
GHb
glycohemoglobin
526
GI
gastrointestinal
527
GIFT
gamete intrafallopian transfer
528
GIT
gastrointestinal tract
529
glau, glc
glaucoma
530
GLTT
glucose tollerance test
531
gm
gram
532
GN
glomerulonephritis
533
GP
general practice
534
gr
grain
535
grav 1
pregnancy 1; primigravida
536
GS
general surgery
537
GSW
gunshot wound
538
GT
glucose tolerance
539
GTT
glucose tolerance test
540
gtt
drops
541
GU
genitourinary
542
GVHD
graft-versus host disease
543
GxT
graded exercise test
544
GYN, Gyn
gynecology
545
H
hydrogen; hypodermic; hyperopia
546
h, hr
hour
547
H & H
hemoglobin and hematocrit
548
H & L
heart and lungs
549
H & P
history and physical
550
HA
hemolytic anemia; histamine
551
HAA
hepatitis-associated antigen; hepatitis Australia antigen
552
halluc
hallucination
553
HASHD
hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease
554
HAV
hepatitis A virus
555
HB
heart block; hemoglobin; hepatitis B; His bundle
556
Hb
hemoglobin
557
HBE
His bundle electrocardiogram
558
HbF
fetal hemoglobin
559
HBGM
home blood glucose monitoring
560
HBOT
hyperbaric oxygen therapy
561
HBP
high blood pressure
562
HbS
sickle cell hemoglobin
563
HBV
hepatitis B virus
564
HCD
heavy-chain disease
565
HCG
human chorionic gonadotropin
566
HCI
hydrochloric acid
567
HCL
hairy cell leukemia
568
HCT, Hct, hct
hematocrit
569
HCV
hepatitis C virus
570
HCVD
hypertensive cardiovascular disease
571
HD
hearing distance; heart disease; hemodialysis; hip disarticulation; Hodgkin's disease; Huntington's disease
572
HDL
high-density lipoproteins
573
HDN
hemolytic disease of the newborn
574
HDS
herniated disk syndrome
575
HE
hereditary elliptocytosis; hyperextension
576
He
helium; hemorrhage
577
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
578
HEM
hematuria
579
HEM, hemo
hemophilia; hemodialysis
580
hemat
hematocrit
581
hemi
hemiplegia
582
HF
heart failure
583
HG
hypoglycemia
584
Hg
mercury
585
HgA1c
glycohemoglobin test
586
Hgb
hemoglobin
587
HH
hiatal hernia
588
HIE
hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
589
Hi, his
histamine
590
HIS, Histo, histol
histology
591
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
592
HL
Hodgkin's lymphoma
593
HLA
human leukocyte antigen
594
HLR
heart-lung resuscitation
595
HM
hand motion; Holter monitor
596
HMD
hyaline membrane disease
597
HMO
health maintenance organization
598
hmt
hematocrit
599
HNP
herniated nucleus pulposus
600
HO
hyperbaric oxygen
601
HOB
head of bead
602
HP
hemipelvectomy; hyperthyroidism
603
HPN
hypotension
604
HOP
hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian
605
HPS
hantavirus pulmonary syndrome
606
HPV
human papillomavirus
607
HR
heart rate
608
HRT
hormone replacement therapy
609
HS
hamstring; heavy smoker; herpes simplex; hospital stay
610
hs, h.s.
at bedtime; hour of sleep
611
HSG
hysterosalpingogram, hysterosalpingography
612
HSV
herpes simplex virus
613
HSV-1
oral herpes simplex virus type 1
614
HSV-2
herpes simplex virus type 2
615
HT
hashimoto's thyroiditis; hormone therapy
616
ht
height; hematocrit
617
HTO
high tibial osteotomy
618
HTN
hypertension
619
HV
hallux valgus; hospital visit
620
HVD
hypertensive vascular disease
621
HVT
hyperventilation
622
Hx
history
623
hypo
hypodermic
624
HYS
hysteroscopy
625
HZ
herpes zoster
626
Hz
hertz
627
I
intensity of magnetism; iodine
628
IABP
intra-aortic balloon pump
629
IACP
intra-aortic counterpulsation
630
IADH
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
631
IASD
interatrial septal defect
632
IBC
iron-binding capacity
633
IBD
inflammatory bowel syndrome
634
IC
inspiratory capacity; intermittent claudication; interstitial cystitis
635
ICCE
intracapsular lens extraction
636
UCCU
intensive coronary care unit
637
ICD
implantable cardioverter defibrillator
638
ICP
intracranial pressure
639
ICS
ileoceceal sphincter; intercostal space
640
ICSI
intracytoplasmic sperm injection
641
ICT
indirect Coombs' test; insulin coma therapy
642
ict ind
incterus index
643
ICU
intesnive care unit
644
I & D
incision and drainage, irrigation and debridement
645
ID
infectious disease; intradermal
646
IDC
infiltrating ductal carcinoma; invasive ductal carcinoma
647
IDD
insulin-dependant diabetes
648
IDDM
insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus
649
IDK
internal derangement of the knee
650
IDS
immunity deficiency state
651
I/E
inspiratory-expiratory ration
652
IEMG
integrated electromyogram
653
IF
interferon; interstitial fluid
654
IFG
impaired fasting glucose
655
Ig, IG
immunoglobulin
656
IgA
immunoglobulin A
657
IgD
immunoglobulin D
658
IgE
immunoglobulin E
659
IgG
immunoglobulin G
660
IgM
immunoglobulin M
661
IGT
impaired glucose tolerance
662
IH
infectious hepatitis; inguinal hernia
663
IHD
ischemic heart disease
664
IL
interleukin
665
ILC
infiltrating lobular carcinoma; invasive lobular carcinoma
666
ILD
interstitial lung diseases
667
IM
infectious mononucleosis; intramuscular
668
IMAG
internal mammary artery graft
669
IMF
idiopathic myelofibrosis
670
IMI
immunofluorescence
671
IMV
intermittent mandatory ventilation
672
inf
inferior; infusion; inflammation
673
Inflam, Inflamm
inflammation
674
I & O
intake and ouput
675
IO
intestinal obstruction; intraocular
676
IOD
iron-overload disease (hemochromatosis)
677
IOL
intraocular lens
678
IOP
intraocular pressure
679
IPF
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
680
IPG
impedance plethysmography
681
IPPB
intermittent positive-pressure breathing
682
IQ
intelligence quotient
683
irrig
irrigation
684
IS
impingement syndrome; intercostal space
685
ISG
immune serum globulin
686
isol
isolation
687
IT
immunotherapy
688
ITP
idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura
689
IU
international unit
690
IUD
intrauterine device
691
IUP
intrauterine pressure
692
IV
intravenous; intravenously
693
IVC
inferior vena cava
694
IVCP
inferior vena cava pressure
695
IVD
intervertebral disk
696
IVDA
intravenous drug abuse
697
IVF
in vitro fertilization
698
IVFA
intravenous fluorescein angiography
699
IVP
intravenous pyelogram
700
IVSD
intraventricular septal defect
701
IVU
intravenous urogram
702
K
potassium
703
KB
ketone bodies
704
KCF
key clinical findings
705
KCL
potassium chloride
706
KD
knee disarticulation
707
KE
kinetic energy
708
kg
kilogram
709
kj
knee jerk
710
KO
keep open
711
KOH
potassium hydrochloride
712
KS
Kaposi's sarcoma
713
KUB
kidneys, ureters, bladder
714
KVO
keep vein open
715
l
liter
716
L1 through L5
lumbar vertebrae
717
L & A
light and accommodation
718
LA
left atrium
719
lab
laboratory
720
lac
laceration
721
LAD
left anterior descending
722
LADA
latent autoimmune diabetes in adults
723
LAP
laparoscopy; leucine aminopeptidase
724
lap
laparotomy
725
lar, lx
larynx
726
laryn
laryngitis; laryngoscopy
727
laser
light amplified by stimulated emission of radiation
728
LASIK
laser in situ keratomileusis
729
lat
lateral
730
LAVH
laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy
731
LB
large bowel; low back
732
lb
pound
733
LBBB
left bundle branch block
734
LPB
lower back pain
735
LBW
low birth weight
736
LBBX
left breast biopsy and examination
737
LCIS
lobular carcinoma in situ
738
L & D
labor and delivery
739
LDD
light-dark discrimination
740
LDL
low-density lipoproteins
741
LE
left eye; life expectancy; lower extremity; lupus erythematosus; lymphedema
742
LEP, LPT
leptin
743
LES
lower esophageal shincter
744
lg
large
745
LH
luteinizing hormone
746
LHBD
left heart bypass device
747
LHF
left-heart sided failure
748
lig
ligament
749
liq
liquid
750
litho
lithotripsy
751
LLE
lower left extremtiy
752
LLL
left lower lobe
753
LLQ
left lower quadrant
754
LLSB
left lower sternal border
755
L/min
liters per minute
756
LMP
last menstrual period
757
LNMP
last normal menstrual period
758
LOC
levels of consciousness; loss of consciousness
759
LOM
limitation of motion; loss of motion
760
LOS
length of stay
761
LP
light perception; lumbar puncture; lumboperitoneal
762
LPF
low-power field
763
LPS
lipase
764
LR
light reaction
765
LRDKT
living related donor kidney transplant
766
LRT
lower respiratory tract
767
LSB
left sternal border
768
lt
left
769
LTB
laryngotracheobronchitis
770
LTC
long term care
771
LTH
lactogenic hormone; luteotropic hormone
772
LUE
left upper extremity
773
LUL
luft upper lobe
774
LUQ
left upper quadrant
775
LV
left ventricle
776
LVH
left ventricle hypertrophy
777
lymphs
lymphocytes
