MS: Abbreviations Flashcards
1
Q
AC
A
acromioclavicular (joint)
2
Q
ACL
A
anterior cruciate ligament (knee)
3
Q
ANA
A
antinuclear antibody which is an indicator of SLE
4
Q
BKA
A
below knee amputation
5
Q
BMD
A
bone mineral density
6
Q
CK
A
creatine kinase which is an enzyme which is elevated in muscle disease
7
Q
CMC
A
carpometacarpal (joint)
8
Q
CTS
A
carpal tunnel syndrome
9
Q
DEXA; DXA
A
dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry which is a test of BMD
10
Q
DMARD
A
disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
11
Q
EMG
A
electromyography
12
Q
ESR (sed rate)
A
erythrocyte sedimentation rate, when elevated could indicate inflammation
13
Q
IM
A
intramuscular
14
Q
NSAID
A
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
15
Q
OA
A
osteoarthritis
