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If you cannot find an abbreviation, click [email protected] for assistance. AAL A a assessment before (Lat. ante) a or AB abortion or miscarriage a or ART artery A&E accident and emergency A&P auscultation and percussion A&W alive and well a.c. before meals (Lat. ante cenam) a.f.g.f. acidic fibroblast growth factor a.k. above knee a.p. before dinner A.S.A. American Society of Anesthesiologists A.S.A. 1 normal healthy patient A.S.A. 2 patient with mild systemic disease A.S.A. 3 patient with severe systemic disease A.S.A. 4 patient with incapacitating systemic disease that is constant threat to life A.Z. Ascheim-Zondek test A/B acid/base ratio A/BE acid/base equilibrium A/G albumin globulin ratio A/O alert and oriented A2 aortic second sound AA affected area aa equal part of each AAA abdominal aortic aneurysm acute lymphoblastic leukemia anterior axillary line AAROM active assisted range of motion AASP acute atrophic spinal paralysis AAU acute anterior uveitis AB Ace Bandage active bilaterally ab antibody AB or abd abdominal Abb abbreviations ABC absolute basophil count abd. abdomen abduction abductor ABE activity before exercise acute bacterial endocarditis ABG arterial blood gas ABN abnormal active bulimia nervosa acute bacterial nephritis ABP arterial blood pressure abs absent ABW actual body weight Ac acute AC anterior chamber acc accident Acc.Inc. accidentally incurred Acc.Inj. accidental injury accom. accommodation ACE angiotensin converting enzyme ACEI ACh AChR ACL ACM ACM ACNP ACOP Acous Acr ACS Act ACT act Act-C Act-D ACTH ACVD AD ad lib ADD ADH ADHD ADL angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors Acetylcholine Acetylcholine receptor anterior cruciate ligament acute cerebrospinal meningitis acetaminophen (paracetamol) acute care nurse practitioner approved code of practice acoustic acrylic acute cervical sprain actinomycin active motion anesthesia care team activity actinomycin C actinomycin D adrenocorticotropic hormone acute cardiovascular disease advance directive Alzheimer's disease right ear (Lat. auris dexter) as desired at liberty Attention Deficit Disorder antidiruetic hormone (vasopressin) Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder activities of daily living JD.MD's case evaluations, performed by qualified physicians and dentists, tell you what you need to know. Before you accept a case, be sure the odds are in your favor. Let JD.MD evaluate it. ADM adm. ADR AE AEA AF AF or Afib AFB AFO AFP AGA AgNO3 AH AHCD AHD AHF aI AI AIDS AIDS-KS AJ AKA aka alb. alc. alkPhos ALL ALS ALT AM AMA amb. AMD AMI AML amnio amp. ANA see FANA acquired dermal melanocytosis arginine-deficient medium admission adverse drug reaction above elbow above elbow amputation afebrile atrial fibrillation acid fast bacilli ankle-foot orthosis alpha fetoprotein appropriate gestational age silver nitrate abdominal hysterectomy acquired hepatocellular degeneration acquired hepatocerebral degeneration Argentinian hemorrhagic fever active ingredient Adequate Intake aortic insufficiency articulation index acquired immunodeficiency syndrome acquired immunodeficiency syndrome with Kaposi's sarcoma ankle jerk above knee amputation alcoholic ketoacidosis albumin alcohol alkaline phosphate acute lymphocytic/lymphoblastic leukemia amyotrophic lateral sclerosis alanine aminotransferase (formerly SGPT) alternating with before noon (Lat. ante meridiem) against medical advice ambulating ambulatory age-related macular degeneration acute myocardial infarction acute myeloid/myeloblastic leukemia amniocentesis ampule amputation antinuclear antibody test anes. ANF ann. fib. ANS ant. ANUG anesthesia antinuclear factor annulus fibrosis autonomic nervous system anterior acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis Anxty or anxiety ANX AO aorta AOB alcohol on breath AODM adult onset diabetes mellitus AP acid phosphatase active pepsin ante partum A-P anteroposterior AP res. abdominal perineal resection of the rectum A-P&lat anteroposterior and lateral or AP&L APC atrial premature contractions aph aphasia aq. water AR active-resistance aortic regurgitation ARC AIDS Related Complex ARD acute respiratory distress ARDS adult respiratory distress syndrome ARE active-resistance exercise ARF acute respiratory failure acute rheumatic fever Arg. arginine AROM active range of motion artificial rupture of membranes art arterial articulation AS aortic stenosis left ear (Lat. Auris sinistra) ASA aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) ASAP as soon as possible ASC or arteriosclerosis ATS ASCVD atherosclerotic/arterioscleroti c cardiovascular disease ASD atrial septal defect ASHD arteriosclerotic heart disease ASO antistreptolysin O AST aspartate aminotransferase (formerly SGOT) aspartate transaminase AT Achilles tendon at. flut. atrial flutter ATN acute tubular necrosis ATNR asymmetrical tonic neck reflex ATP adenosine triphosphate ATR Achilles tendon reflex ATT AU arginine tolerance test according to custom (Lat. ad usum) both ears (Lat. auris unitas) aud. auditory Aur. Fib auricular fibrillation AV aortic valve atrioventricular AV or AvV atrioventricular valves AVD aortic valve disease AVE aortic valve echocardiogram AVF arteriovenous fistula AVHS acquired valvular heart syndrome AVO aortic valve opening AVp arginine vasopressin AVR aortic valve replacement AVS aortic valve stenosis AVt arginine vasotocin AW able to work above waist Ax. axial axilla axillary AXR abdominal X-ray B B B&C B&J B. b.i.d. or B/D b.i.n. or B/N B.U.O. BA Ba.E or BA or BE Ba.S Bab. BAC BAL BAM BAO black born biopsy and curettage bone and joint bath twice daily (Lat. bis in die) twice a night (Lat. bis in nox) bleeding of undetermined origin bruising of undetermined origin brachial artery bronchial asthma barium enema barium swallow Babinski sign blood alcohol concentration bronchoalveolar lavage basilar artery migraine basal acid output brachial artery output BAO-MAO basal acid output to maximal acid output BAP Behavior Activity Profile brachial artery pressure BAR bariatrics barometer barometric beta-adrenergic receptor © Copy ri g ht 2011 2 004 , JD. MD.,Inc. Te l e phone : 800-225-JD M D • Ema il: [email protected] om Expedited service is available on all case evaluations and experts' reports. Barb barbiturate BarbDep barbiturate dependence BARK beta-adrenergic receptor kinase BAS beta-adrenergic stimulation Bas. basal basilar baso basophile basophilic BAT basic aid training blunt abdominal trauma brown adipose tissue BAV bicuspid aortic valve BB beta blocker both bones BBA born before arrival BBB bundle branch block BBBB bilateral bundle-branch block BBF bronchial blood flow BBk blood bank BBS bashful bladder syndrome bilateral breath sounds BBT basal body temperature BBTC basal body temperature chart breast biopsy BBx or BrBx. BBx/FS breast biopsy/frozen section BC basal cell birth control board certified breast cancer bronchial carcinoma buffy coat bicarbonate Bc or HCO3 BCA balloon catheter angioplasty basal cell atypia breast cancer antigen BCAg basal cell antigen BCC basal cell carcinoma benign cellular changes birth control clinic BCD basal cell dysplasia BCE basal cell epithelioma BCG bacillus Calmette-Guerin (tuberculosis vaccine) ballistocardiogram ballistocardiography bromcresol green (Dye) BCH basal cell hyperplasia BCP birth control pills BCS breast conservation surgery BCt blood count BCult or blood culture bl cult BCyF breast cyst fluid BCyFP breast cyst fluid protein BD bd BD or D.O.B. Bd. BDC BdG BDI BDil BE BEA BFlo BFP BHT BI band barbital-dependent behavioral disorder bile duct blood donor brain damage brain dead brain death twice daily birth date board burn dressing change bidirectional Glenn shunt blunt duodenal injury bronchodilator below elbow below elbow amputation blood flow biological false positive blunt head trauma basilar impression biological indicator bodily injury bone impaction burn index Bic. biceps BID brought in dead BIH bilateral inguinal hernia bilat. bilateral bilaterally bili bilirubin BInj brain injury BiW twice weekly BJ biceps jerk (reflex) BJM bones joints muscles BK below knee bk. back BKA below knee amputation BkMD Becker muscular dystrophy BL blood loss BL or BsL baseline Blad. bladder bld. blood BLE both lower extremities BLLF bilateral lower lung fields BLQ both lower quadrants BLS basic life support BLS-D basic life support and defibrillation BM basal metabolism black male bone marrow bowel movement BMD Best's macular dystrophy BMI body mass index BMR basal metabolic rate BMT or HDC BN BND BNO BO(R) BOA BOE BOIP bone marrow transplant bulimia nervosa barely noticeable difference bladder neck obstruction bowels open (regularly) born on arrival bilateral otitis externa bronchiolitis obliterans interstitial pneumonia BOM bilateral otitis media BOMA otitis media, both ears, acute BOO bladder outlet obstruction BOOP bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia BOP blood ova parasites BoTox or botulinum toxin BT BOW bag of water BP blood pressure body part BPC or blood pressure cuff BPCuff BPD bronchopulmonary dysplasia BPH benign prostatic hypertrophy BPM beats per minute BPP blood pressure and pulse BR bedrest BR or WC bathroom Br. breech presentation brach. brachial BRBPR bright red blood per rectum broncho bronchoscopy BRP bathroom privileges BS blood sugar bowel sounds breath sounds bronchial secretion BSA body surface area BSA or bowel sounds active BS+ BSB bedside bag BSC bedside commode BSD bedside drainage BSEx breast self examination BSN bowel sounds normal BSO bilateral salpingooophorectomy BSP bromsulphalein (Dye) BSR basal skin resistance blood sedimentation rate bowel sounds regular BSS balanced salt solution BST blood serologic test © Copy ri g ht 2011 2 004 , JD. 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BT bladder tumor blood type body temperature brain tumor breast tumor BT or Bl.T bleeding time BT or HS bedtime BTB bromthymol blue (Dye) BTE behind the ear BTFS breast tumor/frozen section BTL bilateral tubal ligation BTLS basic trauma life support BTR biceps tendon reflex BTS blood transfusion service BTU British thermal unit BTW by the way BTx blood transfusion brevetoxin BU Bethesda unit blood urea burn unit Buruli ulcer BUA blood uric acid Buc or buccal Bucc BUE both upper extremities BUN blood urea nitrogen BUN/CR blood urea nitrogen/creatine ratio BUQ both upper quadrants BUR bilateral ureteral occlusion BUS Bartholin, urethral, and Skene glands BV blood vessel BVE blood vessel endothelium BVO branch vein occlusion BVP blood vessel prosthesis BW bed wetting below waist birth weight black woman BW or body weight body wt. BWS battered woman/wife syndrome Bx. biopsy C C C&S C. c. C.I C.M.M. c.v. C/O Caucasian cervical culture and sensitivity Celsius complement centigrade gallon with color index Certified Nurse-Midwife tomorrow night care of c/o C/S C1 - C7 Ca CA CAA CABG CaCO3 CAD CAF Caf. CAH CAHD Cal or Kcal. CAM CAPD complains of complaints Cesarean section cervical vertebrae calcium carcinoma cancer cardiac arrest Caucasian adult cerebral amyloid angiopathy coronary artery bypass graft calcium carbonate coronary artery disease Caucasian adult female cell adhesion factor caffeine chronic active hepatitis coronary atherosclerotic heart disease calorie Caucasian adult male continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis Caps capsules car. carotid Card Cath cardiac catheterization card. cardiac CardMyo cardiomyopathy CaSac calcium saccharin CAT computerized axial tomography Cat. cataract cath catheter catheterization CB Cesarean birth CBC complete blood count CBD common bile duct CBF cerebral blood flow CBG capillary blood gas CBR complete bed rest CBV catheter balloon valvuloplasty cerebral blood volume CC Caucasian child chief complaint cc. cubic centimeter CCB calcium channel blocker CCF congestive cardiac failure C-CF carotid-cavernous fistula CCGC capillary column gas chromotography CCU coronary care unit CD cadaver donor cardiac disease contagious disease cd candela (unit for light) CD or COD or c.m. CDC CDys CEA cause of death (Lat. causa mortis) Center for Disease Control cardiac dysrhythmia carcinoembryonic antigen carcinoembryonic enzyme Cerv. cervical cervix CF cardiac failure Caucasian female cystic fibrosis cg. centigram CHB complete heart block CHD congenital heart disease coronary heart disease Chem. chemotherapy CHF congestive heart failure CHO carbohydrate Chol cholesterol Chr chronic CI cardiac index cardiac insufficiency cerebral infarction CICU cardiac intensive care unit CID carpal instability, dissociative CIND carpal instability, nondissociative CIS carcinoma in situ CI-XII 1st to 12th cranial nerve CJD Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease C-JF carotid-jugular fistula CK creatinine kinase cl centiliter Cl chloride chlorine clubbing Cl.T clotting time Clav. or Cl clavicle cldy cloudy CLL chronic lymphocytic leukemia CM cardiac murmur cardiac muscle Caucasian male cm. centimeter CMal cerebral malaria CMass center of mass Cmc carpometacarpal CMCJ carpometacarpal joint CMem cell membrane CML chronic myeloid leukemia CMV cytomegalovirus CN cranial nerve CNS central nervous system cnst. constipation CO carbon monoxide cardiac output Co2 or CD carbon dioxide © Copy ri g ht 2011 2 004 , JD. 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COAD chronic obstructive airway disease COLD chronic obstructive lung disease comb. combination combine comm. communicable comp. compound compress conc. concentrated cons. consultation cont. continued contractions COP center of pressure COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Cor heart CP cerebral palsy chest pain CPAP continuous positive airway pressure CpBy cardiopulmonary bypass CPC clinicopathological conference CPD cephalo-pelvic disproportion CPK creatinine phosphokinase CPPB continuous positive pressure breathing CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPT chest physical therapy CR closed reduction cran. cranial CRD chronic respiratory disease creat. or creatinine Crea CRF case report form chronic renal failure CRP C-reactive protein CRS catheter-related sepsis CRT capillary refill time cardiac resuscitation team CRU cardiac rehabilitation unit CRV central retinal vein CRVO central retinal vein occlusion Cs case CSAVP cerebral subarachnoid venous pressure CSD cat scratch disease CSDB cat scratch disease bacillus CSF cerebrospinal fluid C-spine cervical spine CT chest tube computed axial tomography CThr cerebral thrombosis CTS carpal tunnel syndrome CTSP called to see patient CU cause unknown CV CVA CVC CvD CVL CVP CvS CWP Cx CxR cyath. Cysto cardiac volume cardiovascular Curriculum Vitae cerebrovascular accident (stroke) costovertebral angle central venous catheters cardiovascular disease central venous line central venous pressure cardiovascular system cell wall protein cervix culture chest x-ray glassful cystoscopy D d D&C D&E D&R D&V D.P. d/c D/DW D/L D/S D/W D5LR D5W DAH DAP db. DBE DC DD DDx decr. decub. def. dehyd. Derm. DES DH DI DIAG. diam. DIC diff. right (Lat. dexter) dilation and curettage dilation and evacuation dilation and radium implant diarrhoea and vomiting dorsal pedia discontinue dextrose in distilled water distilled water decilter discharge summary dextrose in water discussed with 5% dextrose and lactated ringers 5% dextrose and sterile water diffuse alveolar hemorrhage distal airway pressure decibel deep breathing exercise discharges discontinue discharge diagnosis differential diagnosis decreased lying down defacation dehydrated Dermatology Diethylstilbestrol drug history diabetes insipidus diagnostic imaging diagnosis diameter disseminated coagulopathy disseminated intravascular coagulation differential blood count dil. dim. DIND DIP dis. disch. disp. dist. DIU div. DJD DKA DLE DM DNA DNKA DNR DNRCC DOA DOB DOE Dors DPL DPT DR dr. DRE drsg. DSE DTR DT's DU DUB DUI Dx dilute diminished delayed ischemic neurologic deficit distal interphalangeal (joint) disease discharge disposition distal distilled death in utero divorced degenerative joint disease diabetic ketoacidosis disseminated lupus erythematosis diabetes mellitus diastolic murmur deoxyribonucleic acid did not keep appointment do not recussitate do not recussitate comfort care dead on arrival date of birth dyspnea on exertion dorsal diagnostic peritoneal lavage diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus vaccine delivery room dram digital rectal examination dressing debutamine stress echocardiogram deep tendon reflexes delirium tremens duodenal ulcer dysfunctional uterine bleeding driving under influence diagnosis E e E. coli e.g. EAR EBL EBV EBV-IM ECF without Escherichia coli for example (Lat. exempli gratia) estimated average requirements estimated blood loss Epstein-Barr virus Epstein-Barr virus (infectious mononucleosis) extended care facility extracellular fluid © Copy ri g ht 2011 2 004 , JD. MD.,Inc. Te l e phone : 800-225-JD M D • Ema il: [email protected] om We screen our medical and dental experts to maintain the high levels of professionalism and credibility you expect. ECHO echocardiogram enterocytopathogenic human orphan virus ECS endocervical scrape ECT electroconvulsive therapy ED emergency department EDC estimated date of confinement EDOD estimated date of delivery EEG electroencephalogram EENT see eyes, ears, nose, throat HEENT EEX electrodiagnosis EGA estimated gestational age EGD esophagogastroduodenoscopy EKG or electrocardiogram ECG elev. elevated ELF elective low forceps elix. elixir EmBx endometrial biopsy EMG electromyogram/electromyog raphy EMS emergency medical service endometrial scrape EMU early morning urine En. enema ENT ears, nose, throat Eoc. eosinophiles EOM extraocular movement Ep epilepsy Epis. episiotomy Epis. LML left mediolateral episiotomy Epis. medial episiotomy Med. Epis. RML right mediolateral episiotomy ER endoplasmic reticulum ERCP endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography ERP endoscopic retrograde pancreatography ESR or erythrocyte sedimentation sed. rate rate ESRD end-stage renal disease EST electroshock therapy et and ETIOL. or etiology Etio ETOH ethanol (alcohol) EUA examine under anesthesia EVAL evaluation ex. example exercise Exp. Lap. exploratory laparotomy expir expiration expiratory ext. external extremity Ext. extract ext. gen. external genitalia F F Fahrenheit female finger F.A. first aid F.B. foreign body f.f. force fluid FA fluorescent antibody FANA see fluorescent antinuclear ANA antibody test FBC full blood count FBS fasting blood sugar FCA fracture, complete, angulated FCC fracture, complete, comminuted fracture, compound, comminuted FCCC fracture, complete, comminuted, compound FCD fracture, complete, deviated FD fully dilated FDA Food and Drug Administration FDP fibrin degradation product flexor digitorum profundus FDS flexor digitorum superficialis Fe def. iron deficiency FEC freestanding emergency center FEF forced expiratory flow FEKG or fetal electrocardiogram FECG fem. femoral fem. pop. femoral popliteal fet. fetal FEV forced expiratory volume FEV1 forced expiratory volume in 1 second FFP fresh frozen plasma FGC full gold crown FH family history fetal heart fh fundal height FHR fetal heart rate FHR-UC fetal heart rate - uterine contraction FHS fetal heart sounds FHT fetal heart tones FiO2 faction of inspired oxygen concentration fl. fluids fl. dr. fluid dram fl. oz. fluid ounce flac. flaccid fld. flex. fluid flexion flexor FM finger movement FNA fine needle aspirate FNAB fine-needle aspiration biopsy FOB fecal occult blood FOOSH fell on outstretched hand FOS full of stool/constipated FPAL full term premature abortion living FPM full passive movement FR fracture frequency of respiration full range fract. fractional FRBB fracture of both bones FRC functional residual capacity FRJM full range of joint movement FROM full range of motion full range of movement FS finger stick FSC fracture, simple comminuted FSCC fracture, simple, complete, comminuted FSH follicle stimulating hormone FT full term FTD failure to descend FTND full term normal delivery FTSG full thickness skin graft FTT failure to thrive FTW fast-twitch white (skeletal muscle) FU or F/U follow-up FUB functional uterine bleeding FUO fever of unknown/undetermined origin FVC forced vital capacity FW fetal weight Fx fracture FXBB fracture of both bones G g or gm G or GRAV G&S G.A. G.C. G.H. G/E G/M g/ml G/P G/W gram gravida (Lat. pregnant) group and save general anesthesia gonococcus growth hormone gastroenteritis granulocyte/macrophage grams per milliliter gravida/para glucose and water © Copy ri g ht 2011 2 004 , JD. MD.,Inc. Te l e phone : 800-225-JD M D • Ema il: [email protected] om The quality of our service will save you time & effort. GA GABA Gal GB GBEF GBS GC GC/MS GCP GCRP GCS GCT GDM GE GED gen GER GERD gest. GFR GGT GI GLP gluc Gm- or GN gm.% Gm+ or GP GMA GN GNC GOT GP GPA GPP gr. Grav. GSS GSW gt. gastric analysis general anaesthetic/anesthesia general appearance gestational age gamma-aminobutyric acid gallon gallbladder Guillain-Barré (syndrome) gallbladder ejection fraction gallbladder series general condition gonococcal gonococcus gas chromatography/mass spectrometry good clinical practice (guidelines) good clinical research practice Glasgow Coma Scale germ cell tumor gestational diabetes mellitus gastroenteritis Gastroenterology gastroesophageal gastric emptying duration Graves' eye disease general gastroesophageal reflux gastroesophageal reflux disease gestation glomerulo filtration rate gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase gastrointestinal good laboratory practice glucose gram negative grams per 100 c.c. gram positive grand mal attack glomerulonephritis general nursing care goal of treatment general paralysis general practice General Practitioner Goodpasture (syndrome) Goodpasture antigen good pharmacy practice grains (dosage) pregnancy Gerstmann-StrausslerScheinker syndrome gunshot wound drop Gt. tr. GTN GTT gtt. GU GVH or GvHD GYN gait training glycerol trininitrate glucose tolerance test drops genitourinary graft versus host disease Gynecology H H history hydrogen hypodermic h hour H&C hot and cold H&P history and physical h.d. at bedtime H.O. house officer H.R.S.T. heat, reddening, swelling, tenderness h/o history of H+ hydrogen ion H2O water H2O2 hydrogen peroxide HA or H/A headache HAF hyperalimentation fluid HASCVD hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease HB heart block Hb. or hemoglobin Hgb HBP high blood pressure hbse human behavior and social environment HBV hepatitis B virus HC head circumference HCG human chorionic gonadotropin Hct. hematocrit HCVD hypertensive cardiovascular disease Hd head Hodgkin's diseasee (lymphoma) HDL high density lipproteins (cholesterol) HEADS home, education/employment, activities, drugs, and sexuality (triage technique for adolescent histories) HEENT head, eyes, ears, nose, throat HEENT head, ear, eye, nose and see EENT throat HELLP hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count (syndrome) Hem Hematology Hem Pro hematology profile Hep. Lock hern. hgb HGO HH HH or HOH HIDA HIE Heparin lock hernia hemoglobin hepatic glucose output health history hard of hearing hepatobiliary (scan) hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy hist. histology history HIV human immunodificiency virus HKAFO hip knee ankle foot orthosis HLA histocompatibility leukocyte focus human leukocyte group A HM hand movement/motion HMD hyaline membrane disease HMG human menopausal gonadotropin HNP herniated nucleus pulposus HOB head of bed HOCM hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy horiz. horizontal HPC history of presenting complaint hpf high power field HPI history of present illness HPL human placental lactogen HR heart rate HRT hormone replacement therapy HS or h.s. at bedtime (Lat. hora somni) HSG hysterosalpingography HSV herpes simplex virus Ht heart height HT or HTN hypertension HVD hypertensive vascular disease Hx history Hyperal. hyperalimenation hypo hypodermically Hz hertz (cycles/second) I I I&D I&O i.c. i.d. I.U. I/E radioactive iodine incision and drainage intake and output between meals (Lat. inter cenam) intracutaneous(ly) during the day International Unit expiratory inspiratory © Copy ri g ht 2011 2 004 , JD. MD.,Inc. Te l e phone : 800-225-JD M D • Ema il: [email protected] om JD.MD takes the burden of finding a qualified medical or dental expert off your shoulders. IA IABP IBD ICCU ICD ICF ICP ICS ICT ICU ID IDDM IDET IDL Ig IgA IgE IgG IgM IH IHD IM IMCU IMP imp. IMV In. Inc. AB incr. Inev. AB inf inhal. inj INR inspir instill int. INTHC IO ION Inferior Alveolar (oral injection site) intra-arterially intra-aortic balloon pump inflammatory bowel disease intensive coronary care unit implantable cardioverter defibrillator intracellular fluid intracranial pressure intercostal space insulin coma therapy intensive care unit identification Infectious Disease intradermal insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, type I intradiscal electrothermal annuloplasty intermediate density lipoprotein immunoglobulin immunoglobulin A immunoglobulin E immunoglobulin G (Gamma Globulin) immunoglobulin M infectious hepatitis ischemic heart disease infectious mononucleosis intramedullary intramuscular intermediate medical care unit inpatient multidimensional psych scale impression intermittent mandatory ventilation inches incomplete abortion increased(ing) inevitable abortion inferior infusion inhalation injection injured coagulant response time International Normalization Rate inspiration inspiratory instillation internal intrathecally inferior oblique ischemic optic neuropathy IOP IP IPJ IPPB IQ IRDS irreg. IS IST ITP IUC IUCD IUD IUFD IUGR IUP IUTP IV IVC IVD IVI IVP IVPB IVU IVUS intraocular pressure intraperitoneal interphalangeal joint intermittent positive pressure breathing intelligence quota idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome Irregular intercostal space insulin shock therapy idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura intrauterine catheter intrauterine contraceptive device intrauterine device intrauterine fetal death intrauterine growth retardation intrauterine pregnancy intrauterine term pregnancy intravenous intravenously inferior vena cava intravenous cholangiogram intervertebral disc intravenous infusion intravenous pyelogram intravenous piggy back intravenous urogram intravascular ultrasound J J J-P JRA jt. JVP joint Jackson Pratt drain juvenile rheumatoid arthritis joint jugular venous pulse K K kidney potassium KC1 potassium chloride Kcal. Kilocalorie KCO transfer factor for carbon monoxide Kg. kilogram KJ knee jerk KK knee kick KS(17-) or 17 ketosteroids 17KS KSS Kearns-Sayre syndrome KUB kidney, ureter, bladder (x-ray) KVO keep vein open L L&W L&D L.E. L.N. L.O.C. L.S. l/min L2, L3 LA lab. lac. lacr. lact. LAD LAE lam. LAN lap. lat. LAVH lax LB lb. LBBB LBP LBW LCA LD LDH LDL LE leuc. LF LFA LFD LFP LFT lg LGA LGV L left light liter liver lower syphillis (Lat. lues) lumbar living and well labor and delivery lower extremities lymph node laxative of choice level of consciousness loss of consciousness lumbosacral liter per minute second, third lumbar vertebrae left antrum laboratory laceration lacrimal lactic left anterior descending (coronary artery) left axis deviation lymphadenopathy left atrial enlargement laminectomy lymphadenopaty laparotomy lateral laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy laxative large bowel pound left bundle branch block lower back pain low birth weight left coronary artery lethal dose lactic dehydrogenase low density lipoprotein (cholesterol) lupus erythematosus leukocytes low flap low forceps left frontoanterior low forceps delivery left frontoposterior left frontotransverse liver function test large leg large for gestational age lymphogranuloma venereum © Copy ri g ht 2 003 , JD. 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LTCS LUE LUL LUQ LV LVEDP LVF LVH LWCT luteinizing hormone luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone left hypertrophia left intercostal space ligament left inguinal hernia liquid liver, kidneys, spleen lower lid lower left extremity left lateral gaze lower left lobe (lung) lower left quadrant (abdomen) left mentoanterior family doctor left mediolateral last menstrual period left mentoposterior left mentotransverse last normal menstrual period left occiput anterior left otitis media left occipital posterior length of stay left occiput anterior light perception lumbar puncture low power field licensed practical nurse labor room lateral rectus light reflex lower right quadrant loose lateral sacrum anterior left sternal border lower segment Cesarean section left salpingo-oophorectomy left sacrum posterior left sacrum transverse left light low transverse Cesarean section left upper extremity left upper lobe left upper quadrant left ventricle left ventricular end diastolic pressure left ventricular failure left ventricular hypertrophy coagulation time Lee-White Clotting Time Lymphs lytes lymphocytes electrolytes M m m. m.a.s. m.b. m.g.r. M.R.D. M.R.L. M.T. MA mac. MACE macro. MAE MAL MAP max. MBC mcg. MCH MCHC MCL MCP MCV MD MDI Mdnt. MDS ME MEC MED Med. MEN mEq./l MERRF MET Mets. MG Mg. mg. mg.%; male married mass meter molar mother murmur minim patient is disagreeable and uncooperative mix well murmurs, gallops, or rubs medical records department medical record librarian medical technologist/technician muscles and tendons mental age macerated major adverse clinical event macrocytic macroscopic major arrhythmic events malignant mean arterial pressure maxillary maximum maximum breathing capacity microgram mean corpuscular hemoglobin mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration midclavicular line metacarpophalangeal joint mean corpuscular volume muscular dystrophy metered dose inhaler midnight myelodysplastic syndrome medical examiner middle ear medical emergency clinic minimum effective dose medicine multiple endocrine neoplasia milliequivalents per liter myoclonic epilepsy with ragged red muscle fibers metabolic equivalent metastasis myasthenia gravis magnesium milligram milligrams per 100 cc mg/dl MGCT MGF MGGF MGJ MH MHC or HLA micro milligrams per deciliter malignant granular cell tumor maternal grandfather maternal great grandfather mucogingival Junction marital history major histocompatibility complex microcytic microscopic MICU medical intensive care unit min minute Mitr.I mitral insufficiency Ml mitral insufficiency myocardial infarction ml. milliliter MLF medial longitudinal fasciculus MM mucous membrane mm muscles mm. millimeter MMPI Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory MmR Mumps, measles, Rubella Mn. manganese midnight MNeo or malignant neoplasm MNpl MOC maintenance of certification mod moderate mods multiple organ dysfunction syndrome mol. wt. molecular weight MOM milk of magnesia mono. monocyte MP metacarpophalangea metacarpophalangeal MPA malpractice attorney Mr. medial rectus mental retardation mitral regurgitation MRA magnetic resonance angiography MRCP magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography MRI magnetic resonance imaging MRM modified radical mastectomy MRN magnetic resonance neurography mRNA messenger RNA MRSA Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus MRV magnetic resonance venography ms mitral stenosis MS morphine sulfate multiple sclerosis Ms murmurs MSL midsternal line © Copy ri g ht 22011 003 , JD. 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NOS NP nausea and vomiting normal and well nerve Neuropsychiatry nervous system not applicable numbness & tingling nitrogen nitrous oxide (anesthetic) not available sodium sodium chloride no abnormality detected no apparent distress neutrophil alkaline phosphatase newborn note well nothing by mouth (Lat. nil per oris) normal bowel sounds normal breath sounds nerve conduction test necrotising enterocolitis no evidence of disease negative no evidence of recurrence no evidence of recurrent disease Neurology nasogastric tube no insurance neonatal intensive care neonatal intensive care unit non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, type II no infection present no inflammation present no known allergies neuromuscular nuclear magnetic resonance (scan) nocturnal not otherwise specified neuropsychiatric NPH NPN NS Ns. NSA NSAID NSD NSR NST NSVD NTG NTP nullip NV NVD NWB NYD normal pressure hydrocephalus NPH insulin (Neutral Protamine Hagedorn/Zinc) nonprotein nitrogen (BUN and creatinine) Neurosurgery nonspecific nerves no significant abnormality non-steriodal antiinflammatory drug normal spontaneous delivery normal sinus rhythm non-stress test normal spontaneous vaginal delivery nitroglycerine normal temperature and pressure never gave birth next visit nausea, vomiting, diarrhea non-weight bearing not yet diagnosed O o O O&P O. O.D. O.L. O.M. O.S. O.T. O/D O/E O2 O2 cap. O2 sat. OA OB or OBG OB/GYN Obs OBS OC OCC. OCD OCP od none without oedema oral ova and parasites (stool exam) pint right eye (Lat. oculus dexter) left eye (Lat. oculus sinister) otitis media left eye occupational therapy old tuberculin overdose on examination oxygen oxygen capacity oxygen saturation osteoarthritis Obstetrics Obstetrics and Gynecology observation organic brain syndrome on call oral contraceptive occasional occipital Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder oral contraceptive pill once daily OGTT OH OH(17-) or 17 OH OHD OHI oint. OMS OOB Op. OPC OPD Ophth. opt. OR oral glucose tolerance test occupational history overhang (dental restoration) 17 hydroxy steroid organic heart disease oral hygiene instruction ointment organic mental syndrome out of bed operation outpatient clinic outpatient department Ophthalmology best (Lat. optimus) open reduction operating room OR-IF or open reduction with internal ORIF fixation ORT operating room technician Ortho. Orthopaedic Surgery os bone (Lat. ossa) mouth (Lat. oris) opening ot. ear OTC over-the-counter (pharmaceuticals) Oto Otolaryngology OU both eyes each eye (Lat. oculus uterqie) OV office visit OXPHOS oxidative phosphorylation oz. ounce P P p&a P&N p.c. P.M. p.o. or per/os p.o.d. p.r. p.r.m. p.r.n. P.T. p/c P2 PA P-A after phosphorus pulse percussion and auscultation Psychiatry and Neurology after meals (Lat. post cenam) afternoon (Lat. post meridiem) post-mortem by mouth (Lat. per oris) postoperative day per rectum according to circumstances as often as necessary (Lat. pro re nata) physical therapy posterior tibial artery pulse presenting complaint pulmonic second heart sound physician's assistant posteroanterior © Copy ri g ht 2011 2 003 , JD. MD.,Inc. Te l e phone : 800-225-JD M D • Ema il: [email protected] om JD.MD maintains a complete roster of highly qualified health-care experts. PA view PA(S)P PABA PAC PaCO2 PACU PAF palp. PaO2 Pap PAP Para paren. PARU PAS PAT Path. 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PM PM&R PMD PMH PMH PMN PMT PN PNC pneumoencephalogram Penicillin through or by perineal pupils equal and responding to light & accomodation pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation (normal) positron emission tomography push fluids persistent fetal circulation porcelain fused to metal pulmonary function test pseudogout (chondrocalcinosis) paternal grandfather hydrogen ion concentration potential of hydrogen past history pulomnary hypertension pharmacy post-herpetic neuralgin physical physiology present illness pulmonary insufficiency posterior inferior coronary artery peripherially inserted central catheter pulmonary intensive care unit percutaneous in situ coronary venous arterialization pelvic inflammatory disease pregnancy-induced hypertension peripheral intravenous line proximal interphalangeal (joint) Pitocin phenylkentonuria placenta platelets petit mal Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation private medical doctor past medical history past medical history polymorphonuclear premenstrual tension poorly nourished practical nurse premature nodal contraction prenatal clinic PND paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea post nasal drip pneu. pneumo pneumonia PNI peripheral nerve injury PNS peripheral nervous system PNX pneumothorax PO2 oxygen pressure (or tension) POC product of conception pof pillow on face POI post operative instructions polys polymorphonuclear leukocytes POMR problem oriented medical record poplit. popliteal pos. positive post. posterior POSTOP. postoperative pot. or K potassium PP per protocol pp post partum post prandial PPBS post prandial blood sugar PPD purified protein derivative (of tuberculin) PPF protein plasma fractional PPH post partum hemorrhage primary pulmonary hypertension ppm parts per million PPP peripheral pulses palpable PPPG post prandial plasma glucose PPS plasma protein solution ppt part per trillion PR Proctology PRBC packed red blood cells PRE progressive resistive exercise prem premature pre-op preoperative prep. prepare for/as PRICE protection, relative rest, ice, compression, elevation primip. first pregnancy pro. time prothrombin time prod. productive Prog. prognosis PROM passive range of motion premature rupture of membranes pron. pronation pronator pros. prostate prostatic prosth. prosthesis prot. protein Protestant PrP prion protein © Copy ri g ht 2 003 , JD. 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Psychiatry PT physical therapy prothrombin time pt. patient PTA percutaneous, transluminal angioplasty prior to admission/arrival PTB patellar tendon bearing PTC percutaneous transhepatic, cholangiography PTCA percutaneous transluminal coronary, angioplasty (balloon angioplasty) PTH parathyroid hormone PTT partial thromboplastin time PTTK partial thromboplastin time with kaolin PTX pneumothorax PU pregnancy urine PUD peptic ulcer disease PUO pyrexia of unknown origin PUPPP pruritic urticarial papules & plaques of pregnancy PUVA psoralen ultraviolet A PV per vaginam peripheral vascular plasma volume PV bleed per vagina bleed PVASI pelvic vascular injury PVC premature ventricular contraction PVD peripheral vascular disease PVL postoperative visual loss PVR Proliferative Vitreal Retinopathy pulmonary vascular resistance PVT previous trouble PWB% partial weight bearing with percent Px physical examination Q q q.d. each/every (Lat. quaque) once a day every day (Lat. quaque in die) q.h. q.i.d. q.i.w. q.l. q.n.s. or QNS q.o.d. q.o.n. q.p. q.q. every hour four times a day four times a week as much as desired quantity not sufficient every other day every other night as much as you please each every (Lat. quaque) q.q.h. or every four hours (Lat. quaque quarta hora) qqh or q4H q.s. quantity sufficient q.v. as much as you wish q.w. every week q2H every two hours qhs once in the evening (drug dosing) qn every night (Lat. quaque nox) qt. quart qts. drops quad. quadriplegic quant. quantitative quantity R R to L&A react to light and accommodation r. rectal rectal temperature right roentgen x-ray R. rub r.a.m. rapid alternating movements R.A.S. right arm sitting R.S.V. respiratory syncytial virus Ra radium RA refractory anemia rheumatoid arthritis right atrium rad radiation absorbed dose right axis deviation rad. radial RADS reactive airays dysfunction syndrome RAI radioactive iodine RAP recurrent abdominal pain RAST radio-allergosorbent test RAtx radiation therapy RBBB right bundle branch block RBC red blood cell red blood count RCA right coronary artery RCS reticulum cell sarcoma RCT root canal therapy RCU RD respiratory care unit reaction to degeneration respiratory disease respiratory distress RDS respiratory distress syndrome RE reconditioning exercise rect. rectal rectally rectum rectus muscle reg. regular rehab. rehabilitation resp. respirations respiratory RF rheumatic fever rheumatoid factor RFA right frontoanterior RFP right frontoposterior RFT right frontotransverse Rh rhesus blood factor RH right hyperphoria RHD rheumatic heart disease RHF right heart failure RHT right hypertrophia RIH right inguinal hernia RLA Rancho Los Amigo Scale RLE right lower extremity RLF retrolental fibroplasia RLL right lower lobe (lung) RLQ right lower quadrant (abdomen) RLS Restless Leg Syndrome RMA right mentoanterior RML right mediolateral right middle lobe (lung) RMP right mentoposterior RMSF Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever RMT right mentotransverse RNA ribonucleic acid RO or R/O rule out ROA right occipital anterior ROM range of motion (joint) right otitis media rupture of membranes ROP right occipital posterior ROS review of systems ROT right occipital transverse RP retrograde pyelogram RQ respiratory quotient RR recovery room respiratory rate round, regular, and equal RRE or RR&E rRNA ribosomal RNA RRP radical retropubic prostatectomy RRR Regular Rate & Rhythm © Copy ri g ht 2011 2 003 , JD. 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SACD SAH SaO2 SB SBE SBFT SBO SC SCA sensation sensitive serum without (Lat. sans) scaling and root planning sugar and acetone subcutaneous without correction (sans glasses) subjective, objective assessment plan repeat once if urgent serological test for syphilis seen by systemic enquiry status post (previous condition) Saline subacute combined degeneration systemic arterial hypertension arterial oxygen saturation stillborn subacute bacterial endocarditis small bowel follow through (xray) small bowel obstruction sickle cell subclavian artery SCC SCD schiz SCID sickle cell crisis sudden cardiac death schizophrenia severe combined immunodeficiency disease SCU special care unit SDH subdural hematoma sec second sem. ves seminal vesicles Sens. sensation sensory sep. separated Sept. AB septic abortion Serol. serological test Serol. serology SGA small for gestational age SGOT serum glutamic oxalacetic transaminase SH serum hepatitis social history SI sacroiliac joint stroke index SIADH Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion sib. sibling SICU surgical intensive care unit SIDS sudden infant death syndrome SIJ sacroiliac joint SIRS systemic inflammatory response syndrome skel. skeletal SL under the tongue (Lat. sub lingua) sl or s.l. in a broad sense (Lat. sensu lato) Sl. slightly SLA left sacroanterior (fetal position) (Lat. sacrolaeva anterior) SLE systemic lupus erythematosus SLP left sacroposterior (fetal position) (Lat. sacrolaeva posterior) SLR straight leg raising SLT left sacrotransverse (fetal position) (Lat. sacrolaeva transversa) sm small SMA-14 routine admission chemistry SNS sympathetic nervous system SO superior oblique SO4 sulfate SOA swelling of ankles SOB shortness of breath SOB(OE) shortness of breath (on exercise) sod. SOL Sol. sono. sp&H sp. sp.cd. sp.fl. sp.gr spec. spg. spin. spont. SR SROM SS SSC SSE SSS st st. Staph stat. STD stom or st. strep. subcut. subling. sulf. sup. supin. supp surg. SVC SVD SVR SVT SWD Sx sys. syst. sodium space occupying lesion solution sonogram speech and hearing spinal spine spinal cord spinal fluid specific gravity specimen sponge spinal spine spontaneous sedimentation rate stimulus response superior rectus muscle system review spontaneous rupture of membranes social service stainless steel crown soap suds enema sick sinus syndrome stage (of disease) stomach staphylococcus immediately sexually transmitted disease stomach streptococcus subcutaneous sublingual sulfate superior supination suppository surgery surgical superior vena cava spontaneous vaginaldelivery systemic vascular resistance supra ventricular tachycardia short wave diathermy symptoms system systolic T T T of F T&A T&C temperature thoracic tetralogy of Fallot tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy tonsils and adenoids type and crossmatch © Copy ri g ht 22011 003 , JD. MD.,Inc. 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Therapeutic recreation T3 triodothyronine T4 total serum thyroxine TA tendon Achilles TAB therapeutic abortion tab. tablet TAH total abdominal hysterectomy TB tuberculosis TBI total body irradiation traumatic brain injury TBLC term birth living child tbsp. tablespoon TCDB turn, cough, deep breath TCI to come in tds three times daily TEE transesophageal echocardiography temp temperature TENS transient electric nerve stimulation TESD total end systolic diameter TFT thyroid function test TGA transposition great vessels THERAP. therapeutic THERAP. therapy thor. thoracic thorax THR total hip replacement/revision TI tricuspid insufficiency TIA transient ischemic attack transient ischemic shock TIBC total iron binding capacity TIP terminal interphalangeal (joint) TIUP term intrauterine pregnancy TJ triceps jerk (reflex) TKR total knee replacement/revision TLC tender loving care total lung capacity triple lumen catheter TMJ temporomandibular joint (Lat. temporalist mandibulae junction) TNF tumor necrosis factor TNI total nodal irradiation TNM tumor, nodes, and metastases TO telephone order to AA to affected areas TOA tubo-ovarian abscess TORCH (titer) TOS TP TPA TPHA TPN TPR tr trach TRH tRNA TS TSH tsp. TSS TTI TTO TTP T-Tube TUNA TUR TURB TURP TV TVH TVR Tx toxoplamosis, others (hepatitis, beta strep, flu, mumps, etc.) rubella, cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes virus II thoracic outlet syndrome term pregnancy thrombo proteolytic activity treponema pallidum haemagglutination assay total parenteral nutrition temperature, pulse, respiration trace tracheostomy thyroid releasing hormone transfer RNA tricuspid stenosis thyroid stimulating hormone teaspoon toxic shock syndrome total thromboplastin index to take outs (discharge drugs) thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura cholangiogram transurethral needle ablation (prostatic) transurethral resection transurethral resection of the bladder transurethral resection of the prostate tidal volume total vaginal hysterectomy tricuspid valve replacement traction treatment U U. U/A U/E u/o unit urinalysis urea and electrolytes under observation for urine output u/s or US ultrasound UC ulcerative colitis uterine contractions UCD usual childhood diseases UCG urinary chorionic gonadotropin UCHD usual childhood diseases UE upper extremity (Lat. extremitas) UG upward gaze UGI upper gastrointestinal upper gastrointestinal series (x-ray) UL uln ULQ umb. ung. unilat. UOP Ur. URD URI Urol. URQ URTI USA. USI USN USP. USPHA ut. UTI UVL upper lid ulnar upper left quadrant navel/umbilical cord (Lat. umbilicus) ointment unilateral urine output urine upper respiratory disease upper respiratory infection Urology upper right quadrant upper respiratory tract infection unstable angina urinary stress incontinence ultrasonic nebulizer United States Pharmacy United States Public Health Administration uterine uterus urinary tract infection ultraviolet light V V V&T V.I. v.i.r. V.R. VA vag VC or vit.cap. VCS VCU VD Vd VDRL vent. vert. VF VG VHD VI Via VIPS vit. vein volume and tension (pulse) vaginal irrigation vascular interventional radiology right vision ventilation rate vocal resonance visual acuity vagina vaginal vital capacity vasoconstrictor substance voiding cystourethrogram venereal disease void venereal disease research laboratory (syphilis test) ventilator vertical ventricular fibrillation visual fields vein graft valvular heart disease volume index by way of voluntary interruption of pregnancy and sterilization service vitamin © Copy ri g ht 2011 2 003 , JD. MD.,Inc. Te l e phone : 800-225-JD M D • Ema il: [email protected] om So complete - you'll go to court cocky. very low density lipoproteins vestibular membrane visiting nurse verbal order vision right eye volume vision left eye venous pressure venticulo-peritoneal VPC ventricular premature contraction VQ scan ventilation-perfusion scan VS vesicular sound volumetric solution VS or V.S. vital signs VSA vital signs absent VSD ventricular septal defect VSS vital signs stable VT or V ventricular tachycardia Tach VTX vertex VWF von Willebrand factor Vx. vertex presentation w/c or wh.ch. w/n W/R w/u Wass. WB WBC WBC or w.b.c. WBT WDWN W X VLDL VM VN VO VOD vol VOS VP W W/A white widowed while awake WE WF wk WM WN WNL WNV WP WPW wt. X x x/12 x/52 wheelchair within ward round workup Wasserman whole blood white blood count white blood cells weight bearing to tolerance well developed, well nourished wide excision white female week white male well nourished within normal limits West Nile Virus whirlpool Wolff-Parkinson-White weight x/7 X-match XT XY number of days cross-match exotrophia distance male sex chromosome Y y.o. yrs. years old years Z ZDV zeep zif zift zig zip ZOE zsr Zidovudine zero end-expiratory pressure zero insertion force Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer zoster immune globulin zoster-immune plasma zinc oxide eugenol zeta sedimentation rate exophoria distance times number of months number of weeks © Copy ri g ht 2011 2 003 , JD. MD.,Inc. Te l e phone : 800-225-JD M D • Ema il: [email protected] om