0.45% sodium chloride .45% NaCl 5-fluorouracil 5-FU

Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
0.45% sodium chloride
.45% NaCl
5-FU
%DS
5-fluorouracil
Percent Diameter Stenosis
A&O
A&W
A/C
A/G
A>B
AA
A-a
AAA
AAL
Ab
ABBI
ABC
ABD
ABG
ABI
ABMT
ABP
ABPI
ABPM
alert and oriented
alive and well
assist/control
albumin globulin ration
air conduction greater than bone conduction
Alcoholics Anonymous OR African American OR amino acid OR anaplastic anemia
alveolar to arterial gradient
abdominal aortic aneurysm
anterior axillary line
antibody
advanced breast biopsy instrument
aneurysmal bone cyst
abdomen
arterial blood gas
ankle to brachial index
autologous bone marrow transplant
androgen binding protein
ankle brachial pressure index
ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Abx
ac
AC
ACA
ACBE
ACE
ACEI
ACH
ACL
ACLS
ACOG
ACS
ACT
ACTH
AD
Ad2F
ADA
ADCC
antibiotics
ante cibum (before meals)
abdominal circumference OR adriamycin, cyclophosphamide
anterior cerebral artery
air contrast barium enema
angiotensin-converting enzyme
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
acetyl choline
anterior cruciate ligament
advanced cardiac life support
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American Cancer Society
activated clotting time
adrenocorticotrophic hormone
alzheimer disease
adenovirus 2 fiber protein
Association
antibody dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity
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A
updated 12-4-08
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
attention deficit disorder
ADD
ADH
ADHD
ADI
ADL
ADME
ADMET
ADPKD
ADR
ADS
ADT
AE
AED
AES
AF
AFB
AFC
AFDC
AFI
AFM
AFO
AFP
Ag
AGA
AGCUS
AGR
antidiuretic hormone
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
acceptable daily intake
activities of daily living
absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion
absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity
autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
adverse drug reaction
alternative delivery system
androgen deprivation therapy
adverse event
automated external defibrillators
adult emergency service
fluid
acid-fast bacillus
7-amino-4trifluoromethylcoumarin OR adult foster care
aid to families with dependant children
amniotic fluid index
atomic force microscopy
ankle-foot orthosis
alpha fetoprotein
antigen
appropriate for gestational age
atypical glandular cells of undetermined significance
albumin/globulin ratio
AH
AHA
AHC
AHF
AHG
AI
AICD
AID
AIDS
AIH
AIHA
AIS
AKA
AL
ALA
auditory hallucination
American Heart Association
alternative health care
antihemophilic factor
antihemophilic globulin
aortic insufficiency OR ambulatory index OR artificial insemination
automated internal cardiac defibrillator
artificial insemination by a donor
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
artificial insemination by husband
autoimmune hemolytic anemia
abbreviated injury scale
above the knee amputation OR also known as
left ear
aminolevulinic acid
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A
updated 12-4-08
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
ALD
ALF
ALL
ALOC
ALP
ALS
ALT
AMA
AMC
AMD
AMI
AMKL
AML
AMN
AMP
AMS
ANA
ANC
ANCA
ANCOVA
ANDA
ANF
ANP
ANS
AOB
AODM
AOM
AP
APA
APC
APD
APDRG
APE
APG
APH
API
APOAI
APOB
APR
APS
APSGN
alcoholic liver disease
assisted living facility
acute lymphoblastic leukemia
alternate level of care
alkaline phosphatase
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis OR advanced life support
alanine transaminase OR alanine aminotransferase
(sgpt)
g
advanced maternal age
arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
age related macular degeneration
acute myocardial infarction OR anterior myocardial infarction
acute megakaryocytic leukemia
acute myeloblastic leukemia OR acute myelocytic leukemia OR acute myeloid leukemia
adrenomyeloneuropathy
adenosine monophosphate OR ampicillin
altered mental status
anti-nuclear antibodies
absolute neutrophil count
antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody
analysis of covariance
abbreviated new drug approval
atrial natriuretic factor
atrial natriuretic peptide
automatic nervous system
alcohol on breath
adult onset diabetes mellitus
acute otitis media
apical pulse OR anteroposterior OR angina pectoris OR acid phosphatase
antiphospholipid antibody
atrial premature contraction
afferent pupillary defect
all patient diagnosis related group
acute pulmonary embolism
ambulatory patient group
antepartum haemorrhage
active pharmaceutical ingredient
Apolipoprotein A1
Apolipoprotein B
abdominal perineal resection OR anterior posterior repair
adenosine phosphosulfate
acute post streptococcal glomerulonephritis
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updated 12-4-08
A
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
APTT
APUD
APV
ARB
ARC
ARDS
ARF
Arg
ARMS
AROM
ART
AS
ASA
ASAD
ASAP
ASC
ASCAD
ASCUS
ASD
ASHD
ASO
ASP
AST
AT
ATG
AT-III
ATLS
ATN
ATP
ATR
au
AUC
AUR
AV
AVB
AVF
AVG
AVM
AVN
AVO2
AVR
activated partial thromboplastin time
amine precursor uptake and decarboxylation
amprenavir
angiotensin receptor blocker
AIDS related complex
adult respiratory distress syndrome
acute renal failure OR acute rheumatic fever
arginine
alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma
artificial rupture of membrane
anti-retroviral therapy OR assisted reproductive technology
aortic stenosis OR activity scale
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
arthroscopic subcromial decompresision
as soon as possible
ambulatory surgical center
atherosclerotic coronary artery disease
atypical squamous cells of unknown significance
atrial septal defect OR antisocial personality disorde r
atherosclerotic heart disease
anti-streptolysin
antisocial personality
aspartate aminotransferase (sgot)
atraumatic OR ataxia-telangiectasia
antithymic globulin
antithrombin III
advanced trauma life support
acute tubular necrosis
adenosine triphosphate
ataxia and telangiectasia mutated and Rad3 related
both ears
area under the concentration vs. time curve OR area under curve
ambulatory utilization review
atrioventricular OR arteriovenous OR aortic valve
atrio-ventricular block
arginine vasopressin
ambulatory visit group
arteriovenous malformation
atrioventricular node
arteriovenous oxygen
aortic valve replacement
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A
updated 12-4-08
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
AVRT
AXR
AZT
AZT
atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia
abdominal x-ray
zidovudine
azidothymidine
b.i.d.
twice daily
B1
B2
BA
Ba
BAC
BAD
BAL
B-ALL
BB
BBB
BBS
BBT
BC
BCC
BCG
BCx
BE
BFI
BFP
BFUe
Billroth 1 gastroduodenostomy
Billroth 2 gastrojejunostomy
birth asphyxia
barium
bacterial artificial chromosome OR blood alcohol content
bipolar affective disorder
british anti-lewisite OR bronchoalveolar lavage OR blood alcohol level
b-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
bundle branch
blood brain barrier OR bundle branch barrier
bilateral breath sounds
basal body temperature
blood culture OR birth control
basal cell carcinoma
Bacille Calmette-Gurein (tuberculosis vaccine)
blood culture
base excess OR barium enema OR bacterial endocarditis
brief fatigue inventory
biological false positive
erythroid burst-forming unit
BG
B-HCG
BIB
BIBA
bid
BKA
BLS
BM
blood glucose
beta human chorionic gonadotropin
brought in by
brought in by ambulance
bis in dies (twice a day)
below the knee amputation
basic life support
bowl movement OR black male OR bone marrow
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A
B
updated 12-4-08
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
BMC
BMD
BMI
BMR
BMS
BMT
BNP
bone mass content
bone mineral density OR bone mass density
body mass index
basal metabolic rate
bare mental stent
bone marrow transplant
brain natriuretic peptide
BoNT
BP
BPAD
BPD
BPH
BPM
BPP
BPPV
BPV
BQL
BRB
BRBPR
BRM
BS
BSA
BSE
BSI
BSO
BSP
BTL
BUFA
BUN
BV
BVAD
BW
Bx
BZD
botulinum neurotoxin
base pair OR blood pressure
bipolar affective disorder
biparietal diameter OR bronchopulmonary dysplasia
benign prostatic hypertrophy
beats per minute
biophysical profile
benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
bovine papilloma virus
below quantifiable levels
bright red blood
bright red blood per rectum
biological response modifiers
bowl sounds OR breath sounds
body surface area OR bovine serum albumin
blood self examination OR bovine spongiform encephalopathy OR breast self examination
brief symptom inventory
bilateral salpingo-oophrectomy
bromsulphthalein
bilateral tubal ligation
baby up for adoption
blood urea nitrogen
bacterial vaginosis
biventricular assist device
black woman OR birth weight
biopsy
benzodiazepine
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updated 12-4-08
B
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
c
C ALL
C&S
C/C/C
C/F
c/o
C/S
c/w
Ca
CA
CAB
CABG
CAD
CAE
CAGE
CAH
cAMP
CAO
CAP
CAPD
CAT
CAV-9
CBC
CBD
CBE
CBF
CBF
CBG
CBI
CC
CCB
CCF
CCK
CCN
CCPD
CCR
CCS
CCU
CDC
CDM
cDNA
cum (with)
common acute lymphoblastic leukemia
culture and sensitivity
clubbing, cyanosis, edema
chills, fever
complains of
cesarean section
consistent with
calcium
carcinoma OR cancer
carotid artery bruit
coronary artery bypass graft
coronary artery disease OR chest, abdomen, pelvis
childhood absence epilepsy OR carotid endartectomy
cut down, annoyed, guilty, eye-opener
chronic active hepatitis OR congenital adrenal hyperplasia OR command auditory hallucination
cyclic adenosine monophosphate
chronic airway obstruction
community acquired pneumonia
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
computerized tomography OR computed axial tomography
coxsackievirus A9
complete blood count
common bile duct
clinical breast examination
conventional beamforming
cerebral blood flow
capillary blood glucose
continuous bladder irrigation
chief complaint OR cubic centimeter
calcium channel blocker
congestive cardiac failure
cholecystokinin
chronic care network
continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis
continuous compete remission
Canadian Cardiovascular Society
cardiac care unit OR coronary care unit
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
clinical data management
complementary deoxyribonucleic acid
Modified from list on www.rxpgonline.com
updated 12-4-08
C
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
CDR
CDS
CEA
CEC
CEDS
CF
CFR
CFT
CFTR
CFU
CFU-E
CFU-G/M
CGD
CGH
CGL
cGMP
CHD
ChE
CHF
CI
CIB
CID
CIfA
CIN
CIRS
CIS
CJD
CK
CK-MB
CL
CLD
CLL
cm
CM
Cmax
complementarity determining region
clincial data specialist
cultured epithelial autograft OR carcinoembryonic antigen
Clinical Events Committee
clinically effective dose and schedule
complement factor OR caucasian female OR cystic fibrosis OR citrovorum factor (leucovorin)
Code of Federal Regulations
complement fixation testing
cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator
colony-forming units
colony-forming units - erythroid
colony-forming units - granulocyte/macrophage
chronic granulomatous disease
comparative genomic hybridization
chronic granulocytic leukemia
cyclic guanosine monophosphate
coronary heart disease OR congenital heart disease
cholinesterase
congestive heart failure
cardiac index OR confidence interval OR clinically indicated
clinical investigator's brochure
cervical immobilization device
clumping factor A
cervical intraepthelial neoplasia
centralized interactive randomization system
carcinoma in situ
Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease
creatine kinase
creatine kinase myocardial-band isoenzyme
cleft lip
Chronic lung disease
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
centimeter
case manager
maximum plasma concentration
CME
CMF
CMH
CML
CMO
CMP
continuing medical education
cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, fluorouracil
Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel
y g
y
leukemia
cardiomyopathy
competitive medical plan
y
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y
updated 12-4-08
C
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
CMPs
CMT
CMV
CN
CNP
CNS
CO
CO2
COAD
COLD
COMT
ConMed
CoNS
COPC
COPD
COX
CP
CPAP
CPC
CPCR
CPD
CPI
CPK
CPP
CPR
CPT
CRA
CRC
CREST
CRF
care management protocols
cervical motion tenderness
cytomegalovirus
cranial nerve
certified nurse practioner
central nervous system
carbon monoxide OR cardiac output
carbon dioxide
chronic obstructive airway disease
chronic pulmonary lung disease OR chronic obstructive lung disease
catechol-O- methyltransferase
concomitant medication
coagulase-negative staphylococci
community oriented primary care
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cyclooxygenase
chest pain OR cerebral palsy
continuous positive airway pressure
clinicopathologic conference
cardiopulmonary-cerebral resuscitation
cephalopelvic disproportion
chronic uteralplacental insufficiency
creatine phosphokinase
cerebral perfusion pressure
computerized patient record OR certificate of public review OR cardiopulmonary resuscitation
current procedural technology
clinical research associate
clincal resarch coordinator OR colo rectal carcinoma
calcinosis raynaud esophagus sclerosis teleangiectasiae
chronic renal failure OR case report form
CRH
CRI
CRL
CRNA
CRO
CRP
CRRT
CRS
CRT
CRTT
CS
corticotropin releasing hormone
chronic renal insufficiency
crown rump length
certified registered nurse anesthetist
contract research organization
c-reactive protein
continuous renal replacement therapy
corticotropin releasing hormone
capillary refill time
certified respiratory therapy technician
culture and sensitivity OR caesarean section
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updated 12-4-08
C
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
CSA
CS&E
CSF
CSPG
CST
CSW
Ct
CT
CTA
CTBI
CTC
CTCL
CTEV
CTL
CTO
CTX
CTZ
CUL4A
CUPS
CV
CVA
CVB3
CVC
CVD
CVL
CVOD
CVP
CVS
CW
CXR
CYA
CYE
CYP
chondroitin sulfate A
clinical safety and epidemiology
cerebrospinal fluid OR colony stimulating factor
chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans
contraction stress test
case social worker
concentration at the end of the dosing interval at steady state
computed tomography OR choloera toxin OR corticosterone OR chest tube
clear to auscultation
chronic TB infection
common toxicity criteria
cutaneous t-cell lymphoma
congenital talipes equinovarus
cytolytic T-cells
chronic total occlusion
ceftriaxone
chemoreceptor trigger zone
cullin 4A
cancer of unknown primary site
cardiovascular
cerebral vascular accident OR costovertebral angle
coxsackievirus B3
central venous catheter
cardiovascular disease
central venous line
corporal veno-occlusive dysfunction
central venous pressure
chorionic villus sampling
caucasian woman
chest x-ray
cover your ass
charcoal yeast extract
cytochrome P450
Modified from list on www.rxpgonline.com
C
updated 12-4-08
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
Modified from list on www.rxpgonline.com
updated 12-4-08
Medical Abbreviations
p 12 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
D
D&C
D&E
D/C
D50W
D5W
D5WNS
DA
DAG
DAP
DAT
DAW
DBP
DC
DCIS
DCM
DD
DDAVP
DDB1
DDBJ
DDC
DDD
DDI
Ddx
DEB
DES
DEXA
DFS
DH
DHEA
DHEAS
DHHS
DHT
DI
DIC
DICC
DIP
DIT
DJD
DKA
dL
study day
dilation and curettage
dilation and evacuation
discontinue
50% dextrose in water
5% dextrose in water
5% dextrose in normal saline
developmental age OR dopamine
diacyl glycerol
Draw-a-Person Test OR diaminopimelic acid
diet as tolerated OR dementia of the Alzheimer type
dispense as written
diastolic blood pressure
dendritic cell OR discontinue or discharge OR discharge
ductal carcinoma in situ
dilated cardiomyopathy
differential diagnosis
diamino-8-D-arginine vasopressin
damaged dna binding protein 1
dna data bank of japan
dideoxycytidine
degenerative disc disease
deoxyadenosine
differential diagnosis
diepoxybutane
drug eluting stent OR diethlystilbestrol
dual energy x-ray absorptiometry OR dual emission x-ray absorption
disease free survival
dermatitis herpetiformis
dehydroepiandrosterone
dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
department of health and human services
dihydrotestosterone
diabetes inspidus
disseminated intravascular coagulation
dynamic infusion cavernosometry and cavernosography
distal interphalangeal joint
diiodotyrosine
degenerative joint disease
diabetic ketoacidosis
deciliter
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D
updated 12-4-08
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
DLBCL
DLCL
DLT
DM
DMB
DMC
DMD
DMEM
DMPA
DMSA
DNA
DNI
DNKA
DNR
DO
DOA
DOB
DOE
DOL
DOSS
DOT
DP
DPI
DPL
DPP-IV
DPT
DS
DSA
DSD
DSM
DSMB
DST
DT
DTaP
DTP
DTR
DUB
DUR
DV
DVT
Dx
diffuse large B cell lymphoma
diffuse large C lymphoma
dose limiting toxicity
diabetes mellitus
data monitoring board
Data Monitoring Committee
Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
dulbecco's modified eagle's meduim
depo-provera
dimercaptosuccinic acid
deoxyribonucleic acid
do not intubate
did not keep appointment
do not resuscitate
disorder
dead on arrival OR date of admission
date of birth
dyspnea on exertion
day of life (day of life 1=day of birth)
docusate sodium (dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate)
directly observed therapy
dorsalis pedalis
dry powder inhaler
diagnostic peritoneal lavage
dipeptidyl peptidase IV
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
diameter stenosis
digital subtraction angiography
detrusor-extrnal sphincter dyssynergia
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual on Mental Disorders
data safety monitoring board
dexamethasone suppression test
diphtheria, tetanus OR delirium tremens
diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis
diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (vaccine)
deep tendon reflex
dysfunction uterine bleeding
drug utilization review
domestic violence
deep venous thrombosis
diagnosis
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D
updated 12-4-08
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
E1
E2
E3
EAA
EACA
EAE
EBI
EBL
EBM
EBV
EC
ECASA
ECC
ECF
ECG
ECMO
ECOG
ECR
eCRF
ECT
estrone
estradiol
estriol
essential amino acid
epsilon-aminocaproic acid
experimental allergic encaphalomyelitis
exercise induced bronchospasm
estimated blood loss
evidence-based medicine OR expressed breast milk
Epstein-Barr virus
eye contact OR epidermal cell OR endothelial cell OR enterically coated
enteric coated acetylsalicylic acid
emergency cardiac care OR endocervical curettage
extended care facility OR extracellular fluid
electrocardiogram
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
endocavitary radiation
electronic case report form
electroconvulsive therapy
ECV
ED
ED50
EDC
EDD
EDP
EDRF
EDSS
EDTA
EEG
EF
EFAD
EFM
EFW
EGA
EGC
EGD
EGF
external cephalic version
emergency department OR erectile dysfunction
effective dose in 50% population
electronic data capture OR estimated date of confinement
estimated delivery date
emotional disturbed person
endothelium-derived relaxing factor
expanded disability status scale
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
electroencephalogram
ejection fraction
essential fatty acid deficiency
electronic fetal monitoring
estimated fetal weight
estimated gestation age
early gastric cancer
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
epidermal growth factor
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E
updated 12-4-08
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
EGFR
EHBA
EHEC
EIEC
EKG
ELISA
EMAS
EMC
EMD
EMF
EMG
EMR
EMS
ENA
ENRG
ENT
EOL
EOM
EOMI
EP
EPA
EPEC
EPO
EPP
EPS
epidermal growth factor receptor
extrahepatic biliary atresia
enterohemorrhagic e. coli
enteroinvasive e. coli
electrocardiogram
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
edinburgh modular arm system
encephalomyocarditis
electromechanical dissociation
endomyocardial fibrosis
electromyogram
electronic medical record
emergency medical services
extractable nuclear antigen
energy numeric rating guide
ear nose throat
end of life
extra ocular muscles
extraocular muscles intact
ectopic pregnancy
enivronemental protection agency
enteropathogenic e. coli
exclusive provider organization OR erythropoietin OR endogenous erythropoietin
end plate potential
substance
EPSDT
ER
ERCP
ERP
ERT
ERV
ESL
ESR
ESRD
ESS
EST
ESWL
ESWT
ET
ETC
ETEC
early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment
emergency room
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
effective refractory period
estrogen replacement therapy
expiratory reserve volume
English as second language
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
end stage renal disease
empty sella syndrome
expressed sequence tag OR exercise stress test
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
extracorporeal shock wave therapy
endotracheal tube
electron transport chain
enterotoxic e. coli
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E
E
updated 12-4-08
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
EtOH
ETT
EUA
EUS
EVS
EW
ethanol (alcohol)
endo tracheal tube
examination under anesthesia
endoscopic unltrasonography
endovaginal sonography
emergency ward
F
F/C
F/U
FA
FACS
FACT
FACT-fatigue
FAP
FAS
FB
FBG
FBS
FCST
FCST-S
FD
FDA
FDP
Fe
FEF
FEN
FEV
FF
FFA
FFP
FGR
FH
father OR female
fever, chills
follow up
fatty acid
fluorescence-activated cell sorter
functional assessment of cancer therapy
functional assessment of cancer therapy - fatigue scale
familial adenomatous polyposis OR fibroblast activation protein
fetal alcohol syndrome
foreign body
fasting blood glucose
fasting blood sugar
functional capacity screening tool
functional capacity screening tool - short form
fatal dose OR focal distance
Food and Drug Administration
fibrinogen degradation products
iron
forced expiratory flow
fluids, electrolytes, nutrition
forced expiratory volume
free fluid
free fatty acid
fresh frozen plasma
fetal growth restriction
family history OR fundal height
FHR
FHT
FIGO
FIO2
fetal heart rate
foetal heart tones
International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics
fraction of inspired oxygen
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E
F
updated 12-4-08
Medical Abbreviations
p 17 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
FIR
FISH
FL
FM
FMTC
FNA
FNAB
FNAC
FNF
FNH
FOB
FOBT
FPD
FRC
FRET
FROM
FS
FSE
FSH
FSI
FT
FTA-ABS
FTP
FTT
FU
FUO
FVC
FVD
FX
finite impulse response
fluoresence in situ hybridization
femur length
fetal movement
familial medullary thyroid carcinoma
fine needle aspiration
fine needle aspiration biopsy
fine needle aspiration cytology
finger to nose
follicular nodular hyperplasia
father of baby OR fecal occult blood
fecal occult blood testing
feto-pelvic disproportion
functional residual capacity
fluoresccence resonance energy transfer
free range of motion
febrile seizures OR finger stick
fetal scalp electrode
follicle stimulating hormone
fatigue symptom inventory
full term
fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption
failure to progress
failure to thrive
flououracil
fever of unknown origin
forced vital capacity
fluid volume deficit
fracture
g
G
G6PD
GA
GABA
GAD
grams
gravida
glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
general anesthesia OR gestation age
gamma-amino butyric acid
generalized anxiety disorder
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F
G
updated 12-4-08
Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
GAF
GB
GBM
GBS
GC
GCA
GCP
GCS
G-CSF
GCSP
GCT
GDM
global assessment of function
gall bladder
glioblastoma multiform
Buillain-Barre syndrome
gonococcal
giant cell arteritis
good clincal practice
Glasgow Coma scale
granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
global clinical safety and pharmacovigilance
glucose challenge test OR germ cell tumor
gestation diabetes mellitus
GEFS
GERD
GETA
GFR
GGT
GH
GHRF
GHRH
GI
GIFT
GIST
GIT
GLT
gm
GMC
GM-CSF
GMP
GnRH
GOS
GOT
GPT
GRO
GSW
GTD
GTN
GTP
GTT
GU
GUI
generalised epilepsy with febrile seizure
gastroesophageal reflux disease
general endotracheal anesthesia
glomerular filtration rate
gamma-glutamyl transferase
growth hormone
growth hormone releasing factor
growth hormone releasing hormone
gastrointestinal
gamete intrafallopian transfer OR gastrointestinal
gastrointestinal stromal tumor
gastro intestinal tract
glucose loading test
gram
generalized medical condition
granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor
good manufacturing practice
gonadotropin releasing hormone
Glasgow outcome score
glutamic oxalic transaminase
glutamic pyruvic transaminase
growth-related oncogene
gun shot wound
gestational trophoblastic disease
glyceryl trinitrate
guanosine triphosphate OR ganosine triphosphate
glucose tolerance test
genitourinary
graphical usre interface
Modified from list on www.rxpgonline.com
G
G
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Medical Abbreviations
p 19 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
GVHD
GXT
GZDV
graft versus host disease
graded exercise tolerance
glucopyranuronosylthymidine
HA
HAART
HAV
Hb
HBA
HbA1c
headache OR hyaluronic acid OR hemaglutinin OR hemolytic anemia
highly active antiretroviral therapy
hepatitis A virus
hemoglobin
hepatitis b surface antigen
hemoglobin A1c
HBMEC
HBO
HbSAg
HBV
HC
HCBS
human brain microvacular endothelial cell
health benefits organization
hepatits B surface antigen
hepatitis B virus
head circumference
home and community based services
HCC
hCG
HCl
HCL
HCM
HCMV
HCO3
hCS
Hct
HCTZ
HCV
HD
HDL
HDPP
HDV
HEENT
HELLP
HEPA
HES
HEV
HF
HFOV
HgA1c
hepato cellular carcinoma
human chorionic gonadotropin
hydrochloride
hairy cell leukemia
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
human cytomegalovirus
bicarbonate
human chorionic somatomammootropin
hematocrit
hydrochlorothiazide
hepatitis C virus
hodgkins disease OR hemodialysis
high density lipoprotein
high density porous polyethylene
hepatitis D virus
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets
high efficiency particulate air
hydroxyethyl starch
hepatitis E virus
heart failure
high-frequency oscillatory ventilation
hemoglobin A1c / glycosylated hemoglobin
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Medical Abbreviations
p 20 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
Hgb
HGP
HIAA
HIB
HIDA
HIE
HIV
HIV-1
HJR
HKS
HLA
HL-A
HMD
hMG
HMO
HNP
HNPCC
HOCM
HP
hemoglobin
human genome project
5-hydroxyindolacetic acid
hemophilus infuenzae type B
hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid
hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy
human immunodeficiency virus
human immunodeficiency virus, type 1
hepato jugular reflex
heel knee skin
human leukocyte antigen OR histocompatibility locus antigen
human leukocytic associate antigens
hyaline membrane disease
human menopausal gonadotropin
health maintenance organization
human neutrophil peptide
hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer
hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
hospital police
HPA
HPAI
HPC
HPI
HPL
HPV
HR
HRCT
HRQOL
HRT
HS
hsCRP
HSG
HSPG
HSR
HSV
HTH
HTLV
HTN
hTNF-alpha
HUS
HVA
hypothalamic suppression test
highly pathogenic avian influenza
hematopoietic progenitor cell
history of present illness
human placental lactogen
human papilloma virus
heart rate
high resolution computed tomography
health related quality of life
hormone replacement therapy
at bedtime (hora somni) OR hippocampal sclerosis
high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
hysterosalpingogram
heparan sulfate proteoglycans
Hypersensitivity reaction
herpes simplex virus
helix-turn-helix
human T-cell leukemia virus
hypertension
human tumor necrosis factor alpha
hemolytic uremic syndrome
homovanillic acid
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Medical Abbreviations
p 21 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
HX
history
I&D
I&O
i.d
i.s.q
I-131
IA
incision and drainage
input and output
intradermal
in status quo
Radioactive iodine
intraarterial
IABP
IADL
IBD
IBS
IBW
IC
IC50
ICA
ICCE
ICCU
ICD
ICD-9
ICF
ICH
ICM
ICP
ICS
ICSI
ICU
ID
IDA
IDC
IDDM
IDL
IDM
IDS
IEC
IFN
IFU
intra-aortic balloon pump
instrumental activities of daily living
inflammatory bowel disease
irritable bowel syndrome
ideal body weight
inspiratory capacity OR immunocompromised OR intracardiac
50% inhibitory concentration
internal carotid artery
intracapsular cataract extraction
intensive coronary care unit
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision
informed consent form OR intermediate care facility
international committee on harmonization OR intracerebral hemorrhage
intensive case manager
intracranial pressure
intercostal space
intracytoplasmic sperm ejection
intensive care unit
infectious diseases OR identification
iron deficiency anemia
idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
intermediate density lipoprotein
insertional-duplication mutagensis
integrated delivery system
Independent Ethics Committee
interferon
instructions for use
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I
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Medical Abbreviations
p 22 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
Immunoglobulin
Ig
IgG
Immunoglobulin G
IGF
IGIV
IGRT
IGT
IHD
IHR
IHSS
IIP
IKK
IL
IM
IMA
IME
IMR
IMRT
IMV
IND
INF
INH
INO
INR
INSS
IOC
IOL
ION
IOP
IOR
IP
IPAP
IPD
IPF
IPO
IPPB
IPPV
IPV
IQ
IRB
IRBBB
IRBC
insulin-like growth factor
intravenous immunoglobulin G
image guided radiotherapy
impaired glucose tolerance
ischemic heart disease
international health regulations
idiopathic hypertrophic subacute stenosis OR integrated healthcare system
implantable insulin pump
IkB kinase
interleukin
intramuscular
internal mammary artery OR inferior mesenteric artery
independent medical evaluation
infant mortality rate
intensity modulated radiotherapy
inferior mesenteric vein OR intermittent mandatory ventilation
Investigational new drug application
infinity OR interferon
isoniazid
internuclear opthalmoplegia
international normalized ratio OR international normalization ratio
international neuroblastoma staging system
intraoperative cholangiogram
intraocular lens
ischemic optic neuropathy
intraocular pressure
ideas of reference
inpatient OR intraperitoneal OR intellectual property OR interphalangeal join
inspiratory positive airway pressure
intermittent peritoneal dialysis
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
individual practice organization
intermittent positive pressure breathing
intermittent ppositive pressure ventilation
inactivated polio vaccine
intelligence quotient
institutional review board
incomplete right bundle branch block
infected red blood cell
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I
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Medical Abbreviations
p 23 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
IRDM
IRV
ISA
ISS
IT
ITP
ITT
ITU
IU
IUCD
IUD
IUFD
IUGR
IUI
IUP
IUPC
IUS
IV
IVC
IVCD
IVD
IVDSA
IVDU
IVF
IVF-ET
IVH
IVIG
IVP
IVRS
IVU
IVUS
insulin resistant diabetes mellitus
inspiratory reserve volume
intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
insulin sliding scale OR injury severity score
intrathecal
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura OR immune thrombocytopenic purpura
intent-to-treat
intensive treatment unit
international units OR intrauterine
intrauterine contraceptive device
intrauterine device OR intrauterine death
intrauterine fetal death
intrauterine growth retardation
intrauterine insemination
intrauterine pregnancy
intrauterine pressure catheter
intrauterine system
intravenous
inferior vena cava OR intravenous cholangiogram
intraventricular conduction delay
invitro diagnostic
intravenous digital subtraction angiography
intravenous drug use
intravenous fluids OR in vitro fertilization
in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer
intraventricular hemorrhage
intravenous immunoglobulin
intravenous pyelogram OR intravenous push
interactive voice response system
intravenous urogram
intravascular ultrasound
JCV
JGA
JODM
JNC
JC virus
juxtaglomerular apparatus
juvenile onset diabetes mellitus
Joint National Committee
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I
J
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Medical Abbreviations
p 24 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
JP
JRA
JVD
Jackson-Pratt (tube)
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
jugular venous distension
K
Kcal
kg
KI
KPS
KS
KUB
KVO
potassium
kilocalorie
kilgoram
potassium iodide
Karnofsky performance status
Kaposi sarcoma
kidney, ureter, bladder (x-ray)
keep vein open
L
L/S
LA
LAAM
LAD
LAE
LAFB
LAHB
LAP
leukocytes
lecithin-sphingomyelin ratio
left atrium OR local anesthesia OR left auricle
L-a-acetylmethadol
y p
p y
g
y
OR left axis deviation
left atrial enlargement
left anterior fascicular block
left anterior hemiblock
leukocyte alkaline phosphatase OR left atrial pressure
LAR
LBBB
LBP
LBW
LC
LCH
LCIS
LCME
LCP
LCSW
LCX
LD50
LDH
low anterior resection
left bundle branch block
lower back pain
low birth weight
Langerhans cell
langerhans cell histiocytosis
lobular carcinoma in situ
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
licensed clinical psychologist
licensed clinical social worker
left circumflex coronary artery
lethal dose in 50% population
lactate dehydrogenase
K
y
Modified from list on www.rxpgonline.com
y
y
L
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Medical Abbreviations
p 25 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
LDL
L-DOPA
LDR
LE
LE
LEEP
LES
LEV
LFD
LFT
LGA
LGV
LH
LIH
LIS
LLL
LLOD
LLQ
LLQ
LMA
LMP
LN
LOA
LOC
LOF
LOP
LOS
LOT
LP
LPFB
LPHB
LPL
LPS
LR
LRTI
LS/MS/MS
LSB
LSD
LSO
LSW
LTAC
low density lipoprotein
L-dihydroxyphenylalanine
labor and delivery room
lower extremity
leukocyte esterase OR lupus erythematosus
loop electrosurgical excision procedure
lower esophageal sphincter
levamisole
low fat diet
liver function test
large for gestational age
lymphogranuloma venereum
luteinizing hormone
left inguinal hernia
laboratory information system
left lower lobe
lower limit of detection
left lower quadrant
lowest limit of quantitation
laryngeal mask airway
last menstrual period
lymph node
left occiput anterior
loss of consciousness OR level of consciousness OR level of care
loss of fluid
left occiput posterior
length of stay
left occiput transverse
lumbar puncture
left posterior fascicular block
left posterior hemiblock
lipoprotein lipase
lipopolysaccharide
lactated Ringer's
lower respiratory tract infection
liquid chromatography with two mass spectrophotometers linked in tandem
left sternal border
lysergic acid diethylamide
left salpingo-oophrectomy
licensed social worker
long term acute care
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L
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Medical Abbreviations
p 26 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
LTACH
LTBI
LTC
LTCF
LTC-IC
LTH
LTNP
LTX
LUL
LUQ
LV
LVAD
LVEDP
LVEF
LVF
LVH
LVOT
LVSF
LYMPH
long term acute care facility
latent tuberculosis infection
long-term culture OR long term care
long term care facility
long-term culture-initiating cell
long term hospital
long term non progressor
leukotrienes
left upper lobe
left upper quadrant
left ventricle
left ventricular assist device
left ventricular end diastolic pressure
left ventricular ejection fraction
left ventricular failure
left ventricular hypertrophy
left ventricular outflow track
left ventricular shortening fraction
lymphocyte count
M
M&M
MAARI
Mab
MABP
MAC
MACE
MAI
MALT
MAO
MAOI
MAP
MAP-70
MAPK
MAR
MAS
MAST
mother OR male
morbidity and mortality
medically attended acute respiratory illnesses
monoclonal antibody
mean arterial blood pressure
mycobacterium avium intracellular complex OR minimum alveolar concentration
major adverse coronary event
mycobacterium avium intracellular
mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue
monoamine oxidase
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
mean arterial pressure
70 kDa MHC-I associated protein
mitogen activated protein kinase
medication administration record
meconium aspiration syndrome
medical antishock trousers
Modified from list on www.rxpgonline.com
L
M
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Medical Abbreviations
p 27 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
MAT
MBC
MCA
MCE
MCH
MCHC
MCL
MCO
MCP
MCR
MCTD
MCV
MD
MDD
MDE
MDI
MDR
MDS
MEA
MEC
MED
MedDRA
MEFR
MEN
mg
MHC
MHPG
MHST
MI
MIC
MIF
min
MIT
mL
MLD
MM
mm
mm³
MMEFR
MMFR
MMM
multifocal atrial tachycardia
minimal bacteriocidal concentration
middle cerebral artery
medical care evaluation studies
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
mid clavicular line OR modified chest lead
managed care organization
metacarpophalangeal joint
medical cost ratio
mixed connective tissue disease
mean corpuscular volume
muscular dystrophy OR mitochondrial dysfunction OR Medicine Doctor
maximum daily dose OR major depressive disorder
major depressive episode
metered dose inhaler
multi drug resistant
myelodysplastic syndrome
multiple endocrine adenomatosis
minimum effective concentration
minimum effective dose
Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Affairs
maximal expiratory flow rate
multiple endocrine neoplasia
milligram
major histocompatibility complex
3-methoxy 4-hydroxyphenylglycol
Modified Harvard step test
myocardial infarction OR mitral insufficiency
minimum inhibitory concentration
mullerian inhibiting factor
minute
monoiodotyrosine
milliliter
metachromiatic leukodystrophy OR minimum lumen diameter
malignant melanoma OR multiple myeloma
milimeter
cubic millimeter
maximal mid-expiratory flow rate
maximal mid-expiratory flow rate
moist mucous membrane
Modified from list on www.rxpgonline.com
M
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Medical Abbreviations
p 28 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
MMPI
MMR
MODY
MoM
MOM
MOPP
MPI
MPV
MR
MRA
MRCP
MRDD
MRG
MRI
MRM
mRNA
MRPN
MRSA
MRT
MS
MSAFP
MSCRAMM
MSD
MSDS
MSE
MSG
MSH
MSO4
MSS
MSU
MSW
MTD
MTLE
MTP
MTX
MV
MVA
MVI
MVP
MVR
MVV
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
measles, mumps, rubella (vaccine)
maturity onset diabetes of the young
multiples of the median
milk of magnesia
mechlorethamine, vincristine (Oncovin), procarbazine, prednisone
master patient index
mean platelet volume
mental retardation OR mitral regurgitation
magnetic resonance angiography
magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
maximum recommended daily dose
murmurs, rubs, gallops
magnetic resonance imaging
modified radical mastectomy
messenger ribonucleic acid
medical resident progress note
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
medical review team OR magnetic resonance tomography OR malignant rhabdoid tumor
multiple sclerosis OR mental status OR mitral stenosis OR morphine sulfate
maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein
Microbial Surface Components Recognizing Adhesive Matrix Molecules
mean sac diameter
maternal safety data sheet
mental status examination
monosodium glutamate
melanocyte stimulating hormone
morphine sulfate
medical social services
midstream urine sample
masters in social work
maximum tolerated dose
mesial temporal lobe epilepsy
metatarsophalangeal joint
methotrexate
mitral valve
motor vehicle accident
multivitamin injection
mitral valve prolapse
mitral valve replacement
max voluntary ventilation
Modified from list on www.rxpgonline.com
updated 12-4-08
M
Medical Abbreviations
p 29 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
ųg
ųl
ųM
microgram
microliter
micromolar
N/V
NA
NAAT
NAD
NBCCS
NBT
NC
NCI
NCI-CTCAE
NCV
ND
nausea, vomiting
not applicable OR neuraminidase
nucleic acid amplification test
no acute distress OR nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide OR no abnormality detected
nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome
nitroblue tetrazolium reduction test
normo-cephalic OR no change OR nasal canula
National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute - Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events
nerve conduction velocity
non-distended
NDA
NDC
NE
NEC
NED
NESP
NF
NFAT
NG
NGT
NGU
NHL
NICHD
NICU
NID
NIDDM
NIF
NIH
NK
NKA
NKDA
NM
NMR
NMS
new drug application
national drug code
norepinephrine
necrotizing entercolitis
no evidence of disease
novel erythropoiesis stimulating protein
National Formulary
nuclear factor of activated t-cells
nasogastric
nasogastric tube
non-gonococcal urethritis
non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
National Institute of Health and Human Development
neonatal intensive care unit
nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
negative inspiratory force
National Institute of Health
natural killer
no known allergies
no known drug allergies OR non-ketotic diabetic acidosis
neuromuscular OR nodular melanoma OR nuclear medicine
nuclear magnetic resonance
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Modified from list on www.rxpgonline.com
N
N
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Medical Abbreviations
p 30 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
NMSC
NNH
NNRTI
NNT
NO
NOAEL
NOS
NPA
NPC
non-melanoma skin cancer
number needed to harm
non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibator
number needed to treat
nitric oxide
no observed adverse effect level
not otherwise specified OR nitric oxide syndrome
nasopharyngeal airway
nasopharyngeal carcinoma
NPH
NPO
NPV
NREM
NRSTS
NRTI
NS
NSAID
NSCC
NSCLC
NSE
NSR
NST
NSU
NSVD
NT
NTD
NTG
NVD
NYHA
neutral protamine Hagedorn (regular insulin)
nil per os (nothing by mouth)
negative predictive value
non-rapid eye movement
non-rhabdomyosarcoma soft tissue sarcoma
nuceloside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
normal saline
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
non-squamous cell carcinoma
non-small-cell lung cancer
neurospecific enolase
normal sinus rhythm
nonstress test
nonspecific urethritis
normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
non-tender OR nasotracheal
neural tube defect OR nothing to do
nitroglycerine
normal vaginal delivery
New York Heart Association
OA
OAA
OC
OCD
occiput anterior OR osteoarthritis
oxaloacetic acid
oral contraceptive
obsessive compulsive disorder
Modified from list on www.rxpgonline.com
N
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Medical Abbreviations
p 31 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
OCG
OCP
OCT
OD
ODD
OE
OGTT
OM
OmpA
ON
ONB
OON
OP
OPA
OPD
OPV
OR
oral cholecystography
oral contraceptive pills
oxytocin challenge test
optical density OR overdose OR once daily OR oculus dexter (right eye)
opposition defiant disorder
on examination
oral glucose tolerance test
otitis media
outer membrane protein A
optic neuritis
olfactory neuroblastoma
out of bed
occiput posterior
oropharyngeal airway
outpatient department
oral polio vaccine
odds ratio OR operating room
ORIF
OS
OSA
OT
OTC
OU
open reduction & internal fixation
overall survival OR osteogenic sarcoma OR oculus sinister (left eye)
obstructive sleep apnea
occupational therapist OR operation theater
over the counter
oculus uterque (both eyes)
p
P&PD
PA
PAC
PaCO2
statistical probability value
percussion and postural drainage
posteroanterior OR physician's assistant OR pulmonary artery OR patient
premature atrial contraction
carbon dioxide pressure (tension), arterial
PAH
PAL
PaO2
p-aminohippuric acid
pulmonary artery line
oxygen pressure (tension), arterial
PAO2
PAP
PAT
PBC
PBP
PCA
pulmonary alveolar oxygen
pulmonary artery pressure
pulseless atrial tachycardia OR paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
primary biliary cirrhosis
penicillin binding protein
patient controlled anesthesia OR posterior cerebral artery
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O
O
P
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Medical Abbreviations
p 32 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
PCB
PCCM
PCI
PCN
PCO
PCO2
polychlorinated biphenyls
primary care case management
percutaneous coronary intervention
penicillin binding protein
polycystic ovaries
carbon dioxide pressure (tension)
PCOS
PCP
PCR
PCTA
PCWP
PD
PDA
PDE
PDGF
PDMS
PE
PEA
PEEP
PEF
PEG
PERRLA
PES
PET
PFO
PFS
PFT
PG
PGD
PGS
PGx
PH
PHI
PHPC
PHZ
PI
PICC
PICU
PID
PIE
PIF
polycystic ovary syndrome
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia OR phencyclidine OR primary care physician
polymerase chain reaction
percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
peritoneal disease OR Parkinson's Disease OR pharmacodynamic
patent ductus arteriosis
phosphodiesterase
platelet delivered growth factor
poly dimethyl siloxane
pulmonary embolism OR physical exam
pulseless electrical activity
positive end expiratory pressure
peak expiratory flow
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy OR polyethylene glycol
pupils equal in size, round and reactive to light and accommodation
pediatric emergency service
positron emission tomography OR pancreatic endocrine tumor
perfringolysin O
Piper fatigue scale
pulmonary function test
prostaglandin
preimplantation genetic diagnosis
preimplantation genetic screening
pharmacogenetics
public health
protected health information
primitive hematopoietic progenitor cells
phenylhydrazine
protease inhibator OR pulsality index OR pulmonary insufficiency
peripherally inserted central catheter
pediatric ICU
patient identification number OR pelvic inflammatory disease
pulmonary interstitial emphysema
prolactin inhibiting factor
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P
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Medical Abbreviations
p 33 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
PIH
PIP
PK
pKa
PKD
PKU
PLB
PLC
Plt
PMA
PMD
PMH
PMI
PML
PMP
PMR
PMS
PND
PNET
PNS
PNV
PO
PO2
pregnancy induced hypertension
peak inspiratory pressure
pharmacokinetic
ionization constant
polycystic kidney disease
phenylketonuria
primary lymphoma of the bone
phospholipase C
platelet
psychomotor agitation OR postmenstrual age
primary medical doctor
past medical history
point of maximal impulse
progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
post menopausal
psychomotor retardation OR proportionate mortality rate OR patient medical record
premenstrual syndrome
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
primitive neuroectodermal tumor
peripheral nervous system
pre-natal vitamins
per os (by mouth) OR parole officer
oxygen pressure (tension)
POBA
POC
POD
POEM
POMS-SF-F
PP
PPD
PPN
PPROM
PPS
PPV
PPV
PR
PRBC
PRN
PROM
PS
PSA
plain old balloon angioplasty
products of conception
post operative day
patient oriented evidence that matters
profile of mood states short form fatigue subscale
post prandial (after eating) OR pulsus paradoxus
purified protein derivative (tuberculosis test) OR pack per day
peripheral parental nutrition
preterm premature rupture of membrane
postpartum sterilization
positive pressure ventilation
positive predictive value
per rectum
packed red blood cells
as necessary
prolonged rupture of membrane OR premature rupture of membranes
pulmonary stenosis
prostate serum antigen OR polysubstance abuse
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Medical Abbreviations
p 34 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
PSE
PSF
PSH
PSS
PSTT
PSUD
PSVD
PT
PTA
PTC
PTCA
PTFE
PTH
PTHC
PTL
PTSD
PTT
PTU
PTX
PUBS
PUD
PUO
PVA
PVC
PVD
PVR
PVS
PVT
Present State Examination
point-spread-function
past surgical history
progressive systemic sclerosis
placental site trophoblastic tumor
polysubstance use disorder
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
prothrombin time OR physical therapy OR patient OR posterior tibialis
prior to admission OR percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
polytetrafluoroethylene
parathyroid hormone
percutaneous transhepatic cholangiogram
preterm labor
post-traumatic stress disorder
partial prothrombin time OR partial thromboplastin time
propylthiouracil
pneumothorax
percuatneous umbilical blood sampling
peptic ulcer disease
pyrexia of unknown origin
polyvinyl alcohol
premature ventral contraction
peripheral vascular disease
pulmonary vascular resistance OR pulse volume recording
persistent vegetative state
pulseless ventricular tachycardia
QA
QALY
QC
QCA
qd
qh
qhs
qid
QM
QNS
qod
Qualitiy analysis OR quality assurance
quality adjusted life years
quality control OR quality check
quantitative coronary angiography
once a day
once every hour
once every day at night
four times a day OR quality improvement
quality management
quantity not sufficient
every other day
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P
Q
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Medical Abbreviations
p 35 of 45
Abbreviation Translation
QRDR
Qs/Qt
Qt
quinolone-resistance determining region
shunt fraction
total cardiac output
R&D
r/g/m
RA
RAAS
RACS
RAD
RAE
RAIU
RAM
RANTES
RAP
RBBB
RBC
RBP
RCA
RCT
RDA
RDI
rDNA
RDRG
RDS
RDW
REE
REM
RF
RFLP
rG-CSF
RHD
rHuEPO
RIA
RID
RIGS
RIH
RIJ
RIMA
research and development
rubs, gallops, murmurs
right atrium OR rheumatoid arthritis OR room air
Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System
respiratory assessment change score
reactive airway disease
right atrial enlargement
radioactive iodine uptake
rapid alternating movements
regulated on activation, normal, T-cell expressed and secreted
reporting and analysis data OR right arterial (or atrial) pressure
right bundle branch block
red blood cell
retinol binding protein
right coronary artery
randomized controlled trial OR randomized clinical trial
recommended daily allowance
recommended daily intake
recombinant DNA
refined diagnosis related group
respiratory distress syndrome
red blood cell distribution of width
resting energy expenditure
rapid eye movements
risk factor
restriction fragment length polymorphism
recombinant granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
rheumatic heart disease
recombinant human erythropoietin
radioimmunoassay
radial immunodiffusion
radio immuno guided surgery
right inguinal hernia
right internal jugular
reversible inhibitors of monoamine oxidase A
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Abbreviation Translation
RISS
RLL
RLQ
RM
RN
RNA
RNAi
ROA
ROC
ROI
ROM
ROP
ROS
regular insulin sliding scale
right lower lobe
right lower quadrant
repiratory movement
registered nurse
ribonucleic acid
RNA interference
right occiput anterior
receiver operating characteristic
reactive oxygen intermediate
rupture of membrane
right occiput posterior OR retinopathy of prematurity
review of symptoms
rOspA
ROT
RPE
RPF
RPG
RPR
RR
RRP
RRR
RSB
RSO
RSR
RSV
RT
RTA
RTC
RTF
RTS
RUG
RUL
RUQ
RV
RVAD
RVD
RVH
RVR
Rx
RXN
recombinant outer surface protein A
right occiput transverse
rating of perceived exertion
renal plasma flow
retrograde pyelogram
rapid plasma reagin (syphilis test)
respiratory rate
relative refractory period
regular rate and rhythm
right sternal border
right salpingo-oophrectomy
regular sinus rhythm
respiratory syncytial virus
radiotherapy
renal tubular acidosis
return to clinic
residential treatment facility
revised trauma score
retrograde urethrogram
right upper lobe
right upper quadrant
right ventricle OR residual volume
right ventricular assist device
reference vessel diameter
right ventricular hypertrophy
rapid viral response
treatment
reaction
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Abbreviation Translation
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Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
systolic-dystolic ratio
status post
Staphylococcus aureus
sinoatrial OR suicide attempt
SA
spontaneous abortion
SAB
supplied air breathing apparatus
SABA
schizoaffective disorder OR seasonal affective disorder
SAD
serious adverse event
SAE
semi automatic external defibrillator
SAED
subarachnoid hemorrhage
SAH
S-adenosylhomocysteine
SAM
sinoatrial node
SAN
severe acute respiratory syndrome
SARS
serum aspartate aminotransferase
SAST
spina bifida
SB
subacute bacterial endocarditis
SBE
small bowel obstruction
SBO
Systolic blood pressure OR spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
SBP
shaken baby syndrome OR short bowel syndrome
SBS
subcutaneous
SC
squamous cell carcinoma
SCC
severe combined immunodeficiency disease
SCID
serum creatinine
SCr
Sentence Completion Test
SCT
standard deviation
SD
same day admission
SDA
ser-asp dipeptides repeat G
SdrG
S. epidermidis Staphylococcus epidermidis
standard error
SE
systolic ejection murmur OR standard error of the mean OR scanning electron microscopy
SEM
socio-economic status
SES
stereotactic fine need aspiration
SFNA
swan ganz catheter
SG
small for gestational age
SGA
serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase
SGOT
serum glutamate-pyruvate transaminase
SGPT
simian HIV-1
SHIV
suicidal ideation
SI
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
SIADH
surgical ICU
SICU
sudden infant death syndrome
SIDS
S/D
S/P
S. aureus
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Abbreviation Translation
SIL
SIMV
SiRNA
SL
SLE
SLNTG
SMA
SMA6
SMR
SMV
SMX
SNF
SNP
SNS
SOB
SOCS
SP
SPA
SPECT
SPEP
SPM
SPO2
squamous intraepithelial lesion
synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
small interfering RNA
sublingual
systemic lupus erythematosus
sublingual nitroglycerin
superior mesenteric artery OR spinal muscle atrophy
sequential multiple analyzer series 6 (electrolyte panel)
sexual maturity rating
superior mesenteric vein
sulfamethoxazole
skilled nursing facility
single nucleotide polymorphism
standardized neurological status
shortness of breath
suppressor of cytokine signaling
suprapubic
sperm penetration assay
single photon emission computed tomography
serum protein electrophoresis
study procedures manual
arterial oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry
SQ
SR
SRM
SRNA
SROM
SS
SSE
SSLF
SSPE
SSS
SST
ST
STD
STH
STM
STSG
SUI
SUZI
SV
subcutaneous
sustained release
half-life
small RNA
spontaneous rupture of membrane
social security
sterile speculum examination OR subacute spongiform encephalopathy
sacral spinous ligament fixation
subacute sclerosing panencephalitis
sick sinus syndrome OR scalded skin syndrome
somatostatin
sinus tachycardia
sexually transmitted disease
somatotrphic hormone
short term memory
split thickness skin graft
stress urinary incontinence
subzonal volume
stroke volume
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Abbreviation Translation
SVC
SVD
SVE
SVR
SVT
SW
SWL
Sx
superior vena cava
spontaneous vaginal delivery
sterile vaginal examination
systemic vascular resistance
supraventricular tachycardia
social work
shock wave therapy
symptom
T&C
T&R
T&S
t/c
t1/2
type and cross (blood)
treated & released
type and screen (blood)
test/control
half-life
T3
T4
TAH
TAHBSO
TAPVR
TAR
TAS
TAT
TB
TBG
TBI
TBSA
TBW
TC
TCA
TCBS
TCC
TCH
triiodothyronine
thyroxine
total abdominal hysterectomy
total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
total anomalous pulmonary venous return
target aneurysm re-intervention
transabdominal sonography
Thematic apperception test
tuberculosis
thyroid binding globulin
traumatic brain injury OR total body irradiation
total body surface area
total body water
thought content OR therapeutic community OR total cholesterol
tricyclic antidepressant
thiosulfate citrate bile salts sucrose
transitional cell carcinoma
tetrahydrocannabinal
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Abbreviation Translation
TCP
TD
TD50
TDF
TEAE
TED
TEE
TEM
TEP
TESE
TFT
TGA
TGs
TGV
THC
THR
TI
TIA
TIBC
tid
TIG
TIL
TIMI
TIPS
tiw
TK
TKR
TLC
TLE
TLOVR
TLR
Tm
TM
tmax
transcutaneous pacing OR thrombocytopenia
tardive dyskinesia
toxic dose in 50% population
testes-determining factor
treatment-emergent adverse event
thromo-embolism deterrent
transesophageal echocardiogram
transanal endoscopic microsurgery OR transmission electron microscopy
tracheo esophageal puncture
testicular sperm extraction
thyroid function test
transient global amnesia OR transposition of the great arteries
triglycerides
transposition of the great vessels
transhepatic cholangiogram OR tetrahydrocannabinal
total hip replacement
therapeutic index OR trypsin inhibitor
transient ischemic neurological attack
transferrin iron-binding capacity
three times a day
tetanus immunoglobulin
tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes
Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction
transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt
three times a week
toxicokinetic
total knee replacement
total lung capacity
temporal lobe epilepsy
time to loss of virologic response
target lesion revascularization
maximal temperature
tympanic membrane
time to reach maximum plasma concentration
TME
TMJ
TMP
TNF
TNM
TOA
TOC
total mesorectal excision
temporo mandibular joint
trimethoprim
tumor necrosis factor
tumor, node, metastasis
tubo-ovarian abscess
tubo-ovarian complex OR test of cure
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Abbreviation Translation
TOL
TONE
TOPV
TOS
TP
tPA
TPN
TPR
TRAM
TRH
TRK
TSE
TSH
TSS
TSST
TST
TT
TTE
TTN
TTP
TU
TUPR
TURBT
TURP
TV
TVF
TVH
TVR
TXA2
trial of labor
time-domain optimized near-field emission
trivalent oral polio vaccine
thoracic outlet syndrome
thought process OR tuberculin precipitation
tissue plasminogen activator
total parenteral nutrition
total peripheral resistance
transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (flap)
thyrotropin releasing hormone
trans ketolase
transmissible spongiform encephalopathy
thyroid stimulating hormone
toxic shock syndrome
toxic shock syndrome toxin
tuberculin skin test
thrombin time
transthoracic echocardiogram
transient tachypnea of the newborn
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
tuberculin units
transurethral prostate resection
transurethral resection of bladder tumor
transurethral resection of the prostate
tidal volume
target vessel failure
total vaginal hysterectomy
target vessel revascularization
thromboxane A2
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Abbreviation Translation
UA
UAC
UAO
UC
UE
UFH
UG
UGT
ULN
ULP
UMDNS
UO
UPIN
UPJ
UPS
URI
URL
URO
US
USOH
USP
UTI
UTO
UUN
UV
UVS
UVR
urinalysis OR unstable angina OR umbilical artery
umbilical artery catheter
upper airway obstruction
ulcerative colitis
upper extremity
unfractionated heparin
urogenital
glucuronidation
upper limit of normal
upper limb prosthetics
universal medical device nomenclature system
urine output
universal physician identification number
ureteral pelvic junction
ubiquitin/proteasome system
upper respiratory infection
upper reference limit
utilization review organization
ultrasound
usual state of health
United States Pharmacopoeia
urinary tract infection
unable to obtain
urinary urea nitrogen
umbilical vein
umbilical venous catheter
ultraviolet radiation
VA
VAD
VAS
VATS
VB
VBAC
VC
VCT
VCUG
VDRL
ventriculoatrial OR visual acuity
ventricular assist device
visual analogue scale
video-assisted thoracoscopy
vaginal bleeding
vaginal birth after caesarean section
vital capacity
venous clotting time
voiding cystourethrogram
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (syphilis test)
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Medical Abbreviations
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Abbreviation Translation
VEF
VEGF
VF
VH
VIN
VIP
VIRIP
VLBW
VLDL
VLPs
VMA
VNS
VO
VO2max
ventricular ejection fraction
vascular endothelial growth factor
ventricular fibrillation
vaginal hysterectomy OR hallucination
vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia
vasoactive intestinal peptide OR voluntary interruption of pregnancy
virus-inhibitory peptide
very low birth weight (<1,500 gm)
very low density lipoproteins
virus like particles
vanillylmandelic acid
visiting nurse service
volume obstruction
maximal oxygen carrying capacity
VPB
VPC
Vpr
VPRBP
VR
VRS
VS
vs.
VSA
VSD
VSS
VT
VT
ventricular premature beat
ventricular premature contraction
viral protein r
viral protein r binding protein
vocational rehabilitation
volume reduction surgery
vital signs
versus
vital signs absent
ventricular septal defect
vital signs stable
venous thrombosis OR ventricular tachycardia
tidal volume
VV
VWD
VZV
varicose veins
Von Willebrand's disease
varicella zoster virus
W/D
w/r/r
WAGR
WAIS-R
WAS
WB
WBC
withdrawal
wheezing, ronchi, rales
Wilm's tumor, aniridia, genitourinary malformation, mental retardation
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Revised
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
whole blood
white blood cell count
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Abbreviation Translation
WBR
WCC
WCST
WD
WF
WGA
WHO
WHOART
WIC
WISC-R
WM
WN
WNL
WPPSI
WPW
WSP
whole body radiation
white cell count
Wisconsin Card Sort Test
well developed
white female
whoel genome amplification
World Health Organization
World Health Organization adverse reporting terminology
walk in clinic
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Revised
white male
well nourished
within normal limits
Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence
Wolf-Parkinson-White
water soluble protein
XMM
XRT
XST
YF
YST
ZE
Z-ESR
xero mammography
external radiation therapy
extra strength tylenol
yello fever
yolk sac tumor
Zollinger Ellison syndrome
zeta erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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XYZ
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