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A2
aortic second sound
AA
Alcoholics Anonymous
AAA
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
AAL
anterior axillary line
Ab
Abortion
Abd
Abdomen
Abd circ
Abdominal circumference
ABE
acute bacterial endocarditis
ABG
arterial blood gas
Abn
Abnormal
ABVD
Adriamycin, bleomycin, vincristine, DTIC
ABx
Antibiotics
AC
Acromioclavicular
A/C
assist/control
a.c.
before meals
ACBE
air contrast barium enema
ACD
Anticoagulant citrate dextrose
ACE
Angiotensin converting enzyme
Acid phos.
acid phosphatase
AC IOL
anterior chamber intraocular lens
ACL
anterior cruciate ligament
ACLS
Advanced cardiac life support
AcP
acid phosphatase
ACT
activated coagulation time
ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
AD
Advanced directive
A.D.
right ear latin:auris dextra
A&D
Admission and discharge
ADA
American Diabetec Association
ADAP
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
ADD
Adduction
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone
ADHD
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Adj.
Adjusted
ADL
Acitivities of daily living.
ad lib
as desired
Adm
Admission
ADR
adverse drug reaction
Adv
Advise
AF
atrial fibrillation
AFB
acid-fast bacilli
AFEB
Afebrile
AFI
Amniotic fluid index
AFIB
atrial fibrillation
AFL
atrial flutter
AFP
alpha fetal protein
A/G
albumin/globulin
AGA
average for gestational age
AGE
acute gastroenteritis
Aggl
Agglutinate
AH
Abdominal hysterectomy
Al
aortic insufficiency
AICD
Automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
AIDS
Acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome
AJ
ankle jerk
AK
actinic keratosis
AKA
above knee amputation
AL
Albumin
Alb
Albumin
Aline
Arterial line
Alk
Alkaline
Alk phos
Alkaline phosphatase
ALL
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
ALOC
Altered level of consciousness
ALOS
Average length of stay
ALS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
ALT
Argon laser trabeculoplasty
AAT
Alanine amino transferase
AM
Before noon
AMA
Against medical advice
Amb
Ambulate
AMI
Acute myocardial infarction
AML
Acute myelocytic leukemia
Amox
Amoxicllin
AMP
Ampicillin
Amp
Ampere
AMS
Altered mental status
Amt
Amount
ANA
Anti-nuclear antibody
ANC
Absolute neutrophil count
Anes.
Anesthesia
Ang
Angiogram
Ant.
Anterior
Ante
Before
A&O
Alert and oriented
AODM
Adult onset diabetes mellitus
AOE
Acute otitis externa
AOM
Acute otitis media
AP
Abdominalperineal
A&P
Auscultation and percussion
A-P
antero-posterior/anterior and posterior
A-P & lat
Anteroposterior and lateral
APAP
Acetaminophen
APB
Atrial premature beats
APC
Atrial premature contractions
APL
Abuductor pollicis longus
Appt.
Appointment
Appy
Appendectomy
APTT
activate partial thrombin time
AR
Aortic Regurgitation
ARAR
Automatic refill authorization request
ARC
AIDS-related complex
ARDS
Adult respiratory distress syndrome
ARF
Acute renal failure
ARM
Artificial rupture membranes
AROM
Artificial rupture of membranes
AS
Aortic stenosis
ASA
Acetylsalicylic acid
ASAP
As soon as possible
ASB
Anesthesia standby
ASCUS
Atypical squamous cells of uncertain significance
ASCVD
Atherosclerotic or arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
ASD
atrial septal defect
ASHD
Arteriosclerotic heart disease
ASL
Antistreptolysin
ASMI
Anteroseptal myocardial infarction
AST
Aspartate aminotransferase
Asx
Asymptomatic
ATN
acute tubular necrosis
ATR
Achilles tendon reflex
Atraum
Atraumatic
a.u.
Each ear
AUTO
Autologous
AV
Arteriovenous
A-V
Arteriovenous
Aver.
Average
AVM
Arteriavenous malformation
AVR
Aortic valve replacement
A&W
Alive and well
AWMI
Anterior wall myocardial infarction
Ax
Axillary
ax.
Axis
AZT
Azidothymidine
B
Black
Bact
Bacteriology
BAL
Bronchoalveolar lavage
Baso
Basophil
BaS
Barium swallow
BB
Blood bank
BBS
Bilateral breath sounds
B&C
Board and care
BCC
Basal cell carcinoma
BCE
Basal cell epithelioma
BCG
Bacille Calmette Guerin
BCLS
Basic cardiac life support
BCM
Birth control method
BCNU
Bischloromethylnitrosourea
BCP
Birth control pills
BDR
Background diabetic retinopathy
BE
Barium enema
BEE
Basal energy expenditure
b.i.d
Twice a day
Bil
Bilateral
Bili
Bilirubin
Bi PAP
Bilevel positive airway pressure
BK
Below knee
BKA
Below knee amputation
Bld Cx
Blood culture
BM
Bowel movement
BMI
Body mass index
BMR
Basal metabolic rate
BMT
Bilateral myringotomy and tubes
BOM
bilateral otitis media
BOO
bladder outlet obstruction
BOOP
bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia
BP
blood pressure
BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy
BPP
biophysical profile
BR
Breast
BRB
bright red blood
BRBPR
bright red blood per rectum
Bronch
Bronchoscopy
Bronk
Bronkosol
BRP
Bathroom privileges
BRVO
branch retinal vein occlusion
BS
bowel sounds
BG
blood glucose
BSA
body surface area
BSC
Bedside commode
BSE
Breast self examination
BSI
Blood stream infection
BSO
Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
BSP
Bromsulphalein
BSS
balanced salt solution
BT
Bleeding time
BTB
Breakthrough bleeding
BTBV
beat to beat variability
BTL
bilateral tubal ligation
BTU
British thermal unit
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
BUS
Bartholin's urethral Skene's
BUSV
Bartholin's, urethral, Skene's vaginal exam
BW
Birthweight
Bx
Biopsy
Bx
biopsy
C
Centrigrade
C
with
Ca
Carcinoma
C/A
Compressed air
Ca
about
CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
CADD Pump
cassette administration delivery device
CAF
Cytoxan, Adriamycin, fluorouracil
CAH
Chronic active hepatitis
Cal
Calorie
Cap.
Capsule
CAT
Computerized axial tomography
Cath
Catheterization
CBC
Complete blood count
CBD
Common bile duct
CBDE
Common bile duct exploration
CBG
capillary blood gas
CBI
Continous bladder irrigation
CC
chief complaint
CC
with correction
CCA
common carotid artery
CCU
coronary care unit
C/D
cup/disc
CDDP
Cisplatin
CDE
common duct exploration
CEA
Carcinoembryonic antigen
CF
cystic fibrosis
CHD
Congenital heart disease
CHF
Congestive heart failure
Cigs
cigarette smoking
Ch O.E.
chronic otitis externa
Chol
Cholesterol
Chole
Cholecystectomy
Ch O.M.
chronic otitis media
CHOP
Cytoxan, Adriamycin, vincristine or Oncovin, & Prednisone
Chr
Chronic
CI
Cardiac index
CIN
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
CIPS
Clinical Information Presentation System
Circ
Circumcision
Cis
Cisatracurium
CIS
Carcinoma in situ
Cis-P
Cis-platinum
CIWA
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment
CK
Creatinine kinase
CKC
cold knife conization
Cl
Clear
CLL
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Cm
Centimeter
CM
Cardiomyopathy
CMF
Cytoxan, methotrexate, fluorouracial
CML
chronic myelocytic leukemia
compd
Compound
CMRI
California Medical Review Incorporated
CMT
cervical motion tenderness
CMV
Cytomegalovirus
CN
Cranial nerves
CNS
central nervous system
CO
Cardiac output
C.O.
cardiac output
c/o
complaint of CO2 carbon dioxide
Co 60
Cobalt isotope
COAD
Chronic obstructive airway disease
COAG
chronic open angle glaucoma
coag
Coagulation
Cod.
Codeine
colpo
Colposcopy
comp
Compression
cond
Condition
conj
Conjuctiva
conj
bili Conjugated bilirubin
cont
Continue
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CORT
Certified Operating Room Technician
CP
cerebral palsy, chest pain
CPD
Cephalopelvic dysproportion
CPA
Costophrenic angle
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure
cpd
Compound
CPK
Creatinine phosphokinase
CPM
Continuous passive motion
CPN
Conpound nevus
CPPB
Continuous positive pressure breathing
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPT
chest physiotherapy
Cr
Creatinine
CRAO
central retinal arterial occlusion
Crcl
Creatinine clearance
CRF
Chronic renal failure
crit
Hematocrit
crns
cranial nerves
CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
CRVO
central retinal vein occlusion
cryo
Cryotherapy
cryofib
Cryofibrinogen cryoglob Cryoglobulin
C/S
caesarean section
C&S
culture and sensitivity
C-sect
cesarean section
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
CSM
Circulation, sensation, mobility
CSOM
Chronic serous otitis media
C-spine
cervical spine
CSR
corrected sedimentiation rate
CT
Computerized tomography
CTA
clear to auscultation
CTS
carpal tunnel syndrome
CTX
Chemotherapy
cu
Cubic
CUA
complete urinalysis
CV
Cardiovascular
CVA
Cerebrovascular accident
CVAT
Costovertebral angle tenderness
CVD
Cardiovascular disesase
CVMS
clean-voided mid stream
CVP
central venous pressure
CVR
Cardiovascular renal
c/w
consistent with
CWD
consistent with dates
Cx
Cervix
CXR
chest x-ray
Cysto
Cystoscopy
D
Day
D&C
dilatation and curettage
D&E
dilatation and evacuation
D5NS
5% dextrose in normal saline
D5W
5% dextrose in water
Dau
Daughter
Dau-in-law
daughter-in-law
Db
Decibel
D bili
direct bilirubin
D/C
Dicontinue
d/c
Discharge
DCIS
ductal carcinoma in-situ
DCM
dilated cardiomyopathy
DdC
di-deoxycytidine
DDD
Degenerative disc disease
DdI
didanosine
DDx
differential diagnosis
Decub
Decubitus
DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Degen
Degenerative
Del
Delivery
Dept
Department
Derm
Dermatology
Des
Desflurane
DES
Diethylstilbestrol
DH
dermatitis herpetiformis
DHPG
Ganciclovir
Diam
Diameter
DIC
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Diff
differential blood count
dig.
Digoxin
Dil
Dilatation
dim
Diminished
DIP
distal interphalangeal
dist
Distal
DJD
Degenerative joint disease
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
DL
Direct look
dl
Deciliter
DL&B
direct laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy
DM
diabetes mellitus
DMD
Doctor of Dental Medicine
DME
durable medical equipment
DNR
do not resuscitate
DO
doctor of osteopathy
DOA
dead on arrival
DOB
date of birth
DOE
dyspnea on exertion
DOI
date of injury
DP
dorsalis pedis
DPA
durable power of attorney
DPC
delayed primary closure
DPH
Diphenylhydaution
DPT
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
DRE
digital rectal examination
Drop
Droperidol
DSD
dry sterile dressing
drsg
Dressing
DT
diphtheria,tetanus
DTC
d-tubocurarine
DTIC
Dacarbazine
DTR
deep tendon reflex
DTs
delirium tremens
DU
duodenal ulcer
DUB
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
DV
double vision
DVT
deep venous thrombosis
Dx
Diagnosis
E
Ethrane
Ea
Each
EAB
elective abortion
EBL
estimated blood loss
EBP
extensor pollicis brevis
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus
EC
enteric coated
ECC
endocervical curettage
ECCE
extracapsular cataract extraction
ECF
extended care facility
ECG
Electrocardiogram
Echo
Echocardiogram
E. coli
Escherichia coli
ECT
Electroconvulsive therapy
ECTO or EXO
Ectocervix
ECU
extensor carpi ulnaris
ED
Emergency Department
EDC
Estimated date of confinement
EE
ethinyl estradiol
EEG
Electroencephalogram
EENT
ears, eyes, nose and throat
e.g.
for example
EGD
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
EJG
Esophagogastric junction
EIB
exercised-induced bronchospasm
EIC
Epidermoid inclusion cyst
EKG
Electrocardiogram
ELISA
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Elix
Elixir
EM
Electron microscopy
EMB
Endometrial biopsy
EMC
Endometrial curettage
EMG
Electromyelogram
Endo
Endoscopy
Endocx
endocervix
Enf
Enfamil
ENG
Electronystagmogram
ENT
Ear, Nose and Throat
E/O
excision of
EOB
edge of bed
EOM
Extraocular movement
EOMI
Extraocular movements intact
Eos
Eosinophils
Epi
Epinephrine
Epid
Eidural
Epis
Episiotomy
EPL
extensor pollicis longus
EPRP
Emergency Perspective Review Program
EPS
Electrophysiologic study
ER
Emergency Room
ERA
estrogen receptor assay
ERCB
extensor carpi radialis brevis
ERCL
extensor carpi radialis longus
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Erythro or ETM
Erythromycin
Esoph
Esophageal stethoscope
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ESRD
end stage renal disease
Est
estimated
ESWL
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
ET
Endotracheal
E.T.
Enterostomal therapist
ETM
Erythromycin
ETOH
ethyl alcohol
ETT
Endotracheal tube
EUA
Examination under anesthesia
Eval
Evaluation
Eve
Evening
Ex
Exercise
Exam.
Examination
Exc
Excision
Exocx
Exocervix
Exp
expired or expiration or expiratory
Ext
External
Ext.
telephone extension
Exten
Extension
F
Female
FA
Femoral artery
Fac IX
Factor nine
FAM
Fluorouracil, Adriamycin, mitomycin
FB
Foreign body
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
FCR
Flexor carpi radialis
FCU
Flexor carpi ulnaris
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
FDP
Flexor digitorum profundus
FDS
Flexor digitorum superficialis
FEES
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
FEF
Forced expiratory flow
Fem
Femoral
FEV
Forced expiratory volume
FEV1
Forced expiratory volume in one second
FFP
fresh frozen plasma
FH,FHX
Family history
FHR
fetal heart rate
FHT
fetal heart tones
Fib
fibula
FIF
forced inspiratory flow
FIGO
International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics
FIO2
Fractional of inspired oxygen
FISH
Fluorescent in situ hybridization
FL
Fluothane/full liquids
fl
Fluid
Flex.
Flexion
fl.oz.
fluid ounces
Fluo
Fluothane
Fluoro
Fluoroscopy
FM
fetal movement
FNA
fine needle aspiration
FNF
finger-nose-finger
FO
Forane
FOB
fiberoptic bronchoscopy
FO Br
fiberoptic bronchoscopy
FOBT
fecal occult blood test
FOS
Flight of stairs
FPL
flexor pollicis longus
FR
flow rate
FS
frozen section
FSBS
Finger stick blood sugar
FSBG
Finger stick blood glucose
FSE
Fetal scalp electrode
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
FT
full term
Ft
foot/feet
FTA
fluorescent treponema antibody
FTA-ABS
fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption
FTI
free thyroxine index
FTKA
Failed to keep appointment
FTND
full term normal delivery
FTSG
full-thickness skin graft
FTT
failure to thrive
f/u
Followup
5-FU
5-Fluorouracil
FUO
fever of unknown origin
FVC
forced vital capacity
FWB
full weight bearing
Fx
Fracture
G
Gravida
GA
general anesthesia
Gal
Gallon
Gav
Gavage
GB
Gallbladder
GC
Gonococcal infection
G&D
growth and development
GEA
general endotracheal anesthesia
Gen or gen'l
general
Gen sys
general system
GER
Gastroesophageal reflux
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
GETA
general endotracheal anesthesia
GI
Gastrointestinal
Glc
Glaucoma
GIB
Gastrointestinal bleed
GL
Glaucoma
GM
grand mal
Gm
Gram
GMA
General Mask Anesthesia
Gr
grade
GRAV
Gravida
GS
gram stain
GSW
gunshot wound
GT
glucose tolerance
gr or gtt
drop
gt.
Gutta
G tube
Gastrostomy tube
GU
gastric ulcer
GVHD
Graft-versus-host disease
Gyn
Gynecology
H
Hydrogen
h
Hour
HA
Headache
HAE
health appraisal examination
HALO
Halothane
HAS
Hospital Ambulatory Surgery
HAV
Hallux abducto valgus
HB
heart block
HBD
Has been drinking
HBGM
home blood glucose monitoring
HBP
high blood pressure
HBS
hospital based specialist
HBsAG
hepatitis B surface antigen
HCG or hcg
human chorionic gonadotropin
HCI
hydrochloric
Hct
Hematocrit
HCTZ
Hydrochlorothiazide
HCVD
hypertensive cardiovascular disease
HD
Hospital day
HDL
High density lipoprotein
HEENT
Head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
HEP
Heparin lock
HG
Hemoglobin
HGSIL
High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
HH
Hiatal hernia
H&H
Hemoglobin and hematocrit
HHA
Home Health Agency
HHN
Handheld nebulizer
HiDAC
Hi-dose Cytosine Arabinoside
HiDMTX
Hi-dose methotrexate
HIV
Human immuno-deficiency virus
HJR
Hepatojugular reflux
HL
Heparin lock
HMO
Health maintenance organization
HNP
Herniated nucleus pulposus
HNS
Head and neck surgery
H2O
Water
H2 O2
Hydrogen proxide
H/O
History of
HOB
Head of bed
HOH
Hard of hearing
HONK
Hypo-osmolar non-ketotic
HOPS
Hospital outpatient services
hosp
Hospitalization
H&P
History and physical examination
HPE
History and physical examination
HPF
High power field
HPI
History of present illness
HPV
Human papilloma virus
HR
Heart rate
hr
Hour
HRT
Hormone replacement therapy
h.s.
At bed time
HSM
Hepatosplenomegaly
HT
Hammer toe
ht
Height
HTLVIII
Human T-cell leukemia/lymphoma virus III
HTN
Hypertension
HVD
Hypertensive vascular disease
Hx
History
hypo
Under
I
Independent
131I
Iodine radioisotope
IAC
Internal auditory canal
IBW
Ideal body weight
ICCE
Intracapsular cataract extraction
ICF
Intermediate care facility
ICS
Intercostal space
ICU
Intensive care unit
ID
Infectious Disease Department
I&D
Incision and drainage
ID'd
identified
IDDM
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
IDMN
Intradermal melanocytic nevus
I&E
Inspiration and expiration
IF
Internal fixation
IFA
Indirect fluorescent antibody
IFN
Interferon
Ig
Immunoglobin
IgA
Immunoglobulin gamma A
IgD
Immunoglobulin gamma D
IgE
Immunoglobulin gamma E
IgG
Immunoglobulin gamma G
IgM
Immunoglobulin gamma M
IHSS
Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
ILD
Interstitial lung disease
IM
Intramuscularm
IMF
Inermaxillary fixation
IMI
Inferior myocardial infarction
MV
Intermittent mandatory ventilation
in.
Inch
Inf.
Inferior
Infxn
Infection
ing
Inguinal
inj
Injection
INP,
INPT Inpatient
INR
International normalized ratio
Insp
Inspiration
int
Internal
I&O
intake and output
IOL
Intraocular lens
IOP
Intraocular pressure
IP
Interphalangeal
IPPA
Inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation
IPPB
Intermitten positive pressure breathing
irr
Irritation
IRDS
Idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome
irreg
Irregular
irrig
Irrigation
IS
Incentive spirometry
I/S
Intensity of service
ISB
Interscalene block
Iso
Isoflurane
ITP
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
IUD
Intrauterine device
IUFD
Intrauterine fetal demise
IUP
Intrauterine pregnancy
IUPC
Intrauterine pressure catheter
IV
Intravenous
IVC
inferior vena cava
IVCD
Interventricular conduction defect
IVDA
Inrtavenous drug abuse
IVP
Intravenous pyelogram
IVPB
Intravenous piggyback
J tube
Jejunostomy tube
jct
Junction
JT
Jejunostomy tube
jt
Joint
JVD
jugular venous distention
K
Ketamine
KA
King-Armstrong unit
kcal
Kilocalorie
KCI
Potassium chloride
kg
Kilogram
KJ
knee jerk
KKLS
kidney, kidney, liver, spleen
Kleb
Klebsiella
KLS
Kidneys, liver, spleen
km
Kilometer
KO
keep open
KOH
Potassium hydroxide
KUB
kidneys, ureters and bladder
KVO
keep vein open
L
Left
l
liter
LA
left atrium
L&A
light and accommodation
Lab
Laboratory Department
lac
Laceration
LAD
left anterior descending
L&D
labor and delivery
LAE
left atrial enlargement
LAFB
left anterior fascicular block
LAHB
left anterior hemiblock
LAM
Laminar air flow
LAP
left atrial pressure
lap
Laparoscopy
lat
Lateral
Lav
Lavage
LAVH
Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy
L&W
living and well
lax.
Laxative
lb.
Pound
LBBB
left bundle branch block
LBP
low back pain
LBW
low birth weight
LCA
left coronary artery
LCM
left costal margin
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker
LDH
lactic dehydrogenase
LDL
low density lipoprotein
LE
lower extremity
LEEP
loop electrosurgical excision procedure
leuko
Leukocyte
LFT
liver function test
lg
Large
LGA
large for gestational age
LGI
lower gastrointestinal
LGSIL
Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion
LI
Laminaria insertion
Lido
Lidocaine
LIH
left inguinal hernia
LIO
left inferior oblique
liq.
Liquid
LKS
liver, kidneys, spleen
LLD
Left lateral decubitus
LLE
left lower extremity
LLL
left lower lobe
LLQ
left lower quadrant
LLR
left lateral rectus
LMA
Laryngeal mask airway
LMD
local medical doctor
LML
left middle lobe
LMP
last menstrual period
LMR
left medial rectus
LN
lymph node
LNMP
last normal menstrual period
LOA
leave of absence
LOC
loss of consciousness
loc
location
LOS
length of stay
LP
lumbar puncture
LPA
left pulmonary artery
LPH
left posterior hemiblock
LPI
laser peripheral iridectomy
LPM
liters per minutes
LS&A
lichen sclerosis et atrophicus
LSB
left sternal border
LSM
liver, spleen or masses
LSO
left salpingo-oophorectomy
L-Spine
Lumbar spine
LSW
Left-sided weakness
LT
Left
LTC
Low transverse cesarian
LTL
Laparoscopic tubal ligation
LTP
laser trabeculoplasty
LTS
Laparoscopic tubal sterilization
LUE
left upper extremity
LUL
left upper lobe
LUQ
left upper quadrant
LV
left ventricle
LVE
left ventricular enlargement
LVEDP
left ventricular end diastolic pressure
LVH
left ventricular hypertrophy
LVN
Licensed vocational nurse
LVS
LaryngoVideo Stroboscopy
LWBS
left without being seen
Lymph
Lymphocyte
lytes
Electrolytes
M
Male
M1
Mitral first sound
m
Murmur
Mac
Macintosh
MAC
Monitored anesthesia care
MAE
moves all extremities
mag cit
Magnesium Citrate
mag sul
Magnesium sulfate
MAI
Mycobacterium avian-intracellulare
Maint.
Maintenance
mammo
Mammogram
MAP
mean arterial pressure
MAR
Medication Administration Record
max
Maximum
MC
Metacarpal
mcg
Microgram
MCH
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
MCHC
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
mCi
Millicurie
MCL
Midclavicular line
MCP
Metacarpophalangeal
MCV
mean corpuscular volume
MD
medical doctor
Med
Medicine
meds
Medications
meq
Milliequivalent
METS
Metabolic equivalents
mets
metasta
MF
mycosis fungoides
MFH
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma
mg
milligram
MGUS
Monoclonal gamopathy unknown significance
MI
Myocardial infarction
MIC
minimal inhibitory concentration
micro
Microscopic
MIFR
Maximum inspiratory flow rate
Mill
Miller
min
Minute
mini-lap
Minilaparotomy
Miv
Mivacurium
ML
Midline
ml
Milliliter
MLC
mid-line catherization
mm
Millimeter
MM
Multiple myeloma
MMPI
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
MN
Midnight
os
Months
MOB
Medical Office Building
mob
Mobility
mod
Moderate
MOM
milk of magnesia
mono
Mononucleosis
monos
Monocytes
MP
Metacarpophalangeal joint
MPJ
Metatarsophalangeal joint
MR
mitral regurgitation
M.R.
may repeat
MR#
medical record number
MRA
magnetic resonance angiography
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
MRM
midified radical mastectomy
MRN
Medical record number
MR
Mitral regurgitation
MTE
Multiple trace elements
MTP
Metatarsophalangeal
MUE
Medication usage evaluation
MUGA
Multiple gated acquisition
MTV/multivits
Multivitamins
MV
Mitral valve
MVA
Motor vehicle accident
MVI
Multiple vitamins
MVP
Mitral valve prolapse
MVR
Mitral valve replacement
mvt.
Movement
N
Nausea
NA
not applicable
NAD
no acute disease
NAG
Narrow angle glaucoma
NaPent
Pentothal Sodium
NAS
no added salt
NAW
Nasoantral window
NB
Newborn
NC
Noncontributory
NCT
Nerve conduction tests
ND
non-distended
NEC
Necrotizing enterocolitis
NED
no evidence of disease
neg
Negative
Neuro
Neurology Department/Service
neuro
Neurology
NFTD
Normal full term delivery
NG
Nasogastric
NHL
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
NICU
Neonatal intensive care unit
NIDD
Non-insulin dependent diabetes
NIDD
Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
nitro
Nitroglycerin
NK
not known
NKA
no known allergies
NKDA
no known drug allergies
nl
Normal
NLD
Nasolacrimal duct
NMP
Normal menstrual period
NO
Number
N2O
Nitrous oxide
noc
Nocturnal
noct
at night
NONS
Nonspecific
NOS
Not otherwise specified
NP
Nurse Practitioner
np
nasal prongs, nasopharyngeal, nasopharynx
n/p
no phone
NPC
Nonproductive cough
NPD
no pathologic diagnosis
NPH
Neutral protamine Hagedorn
NPO
Nothing by mouth
NRB
non-rejoining break
NS
Normal saline
NSA
no significant abnormality
NSAID
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
NSD
Normal spontaneous delivery
NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
NSS
Normal saline solution
NSSC
Normal size, shape and consistency
NSSTT
Nonspecific ST-T wave
NST
non-stress test
NSU
Nonspecific urethritis
NSV
Nonspecific vaginitis
NSVD
Normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
NT
Nasotracheal
nt
non-tender
NTG
Nitroglycerin
NTT
Nasotracheal tube
nutr.
Nutrition
N&V
Nausea and vomiting
NVD
Neovascularization of disc
NVDC
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
nw
note well
NWB
Non-weight bearing
O
oral
O2
Oxygen
O2sat.
Oxygen saturation
OA
Operating Assistant
OAD
Obstructive airway disease
OAG
Open angle glaucoma
OB
Obstetrics
obl
Oblique
OBS
Organic brain syndrome
OC
oral contraceptive
occ
Occasional
OCG
oral cholecystogram
OCP
oral contraceptive pill
OCU
Observantion Care Unit
OD
Right eye
OE
Otitis externa
OETT
oral endotracheal tube
oint
Ointment
OK
All right
OM
Otitis media
ON
Optic nerve
OOB
out of bed
OOP
out of plaster
OP
Operation
Op
Operation
O&P
ova and parasites
OPD
Outpatient department
Ophth
Ophthalmology
OR
Operating room
ORIF
Open reduction and internal fixation
orig
Original
Ortho
Orthopedic
OS
left eye
OSA
Obstructive sleep apnea
OT
Occupational therapist
OTC
over the counter
OTT
Orotracheal tube
OU
Each eye or both eyes
outpt
Outpatient
oz
Ounce
P
Pulse
p
Para
p
After
PA
Posterior-anterior
PAO2PaO2
Alveolar-arterial oxygen difference
P&A
Percussion and auscultation
PAC
Premature auricular contraction
PACO2
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial gas
PACU
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
PAD
Pulmonary artery diastolic
PAF
Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
PaO2
Partial pressure of arterial oxygen
PAP
Papanicolaou
PAR
Postanesthetic recovery room
para
Number of pregnancies
PAT
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
path
Pathology
PAW
Pulmonary artery wedge
PB
Phenobarbital
PC
Packed cells
p.c.
after meals
PCA
Patient controlled analgesia
CIOL
Posterior chamber intraocular lens
PCKD
Polycystic kidney disease
PCN
Penicillin
PCO2
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide
PCP
Pneumocystis pneumonia
PCS
Plasma collection system
PCTA
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty
PCWP
Pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
PD&P
Postural drainage and percussion
PDR
Physician's Desk Reference
PE
Pulmonary embolus
PED
Pediatric
PEEP
Positive-end expiratory pressure
PEFR
Peak expiratory flow rate
PEG
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Pento
Pentothal
per
by or through
peri
Perineal
perm
Permanent
PERRLA
Pupils equals, round, reactive to light and accommodation
PF
Platelet factor
PFT
Pulmonary function test
PG
Pregnant
PH
Past history
pH
Hydrogen ion concentration
phaco
Phacoemulsification
Pharm
Pharmacy Department
PHTN
Pulmonary hypertension
PKU
Phenylketonuria
phys
Physiology
PI
Present illness
PICC
Pripherally inserted central catheter
PID
Pelvic inflammatory disease
PIH
Prgnancy-induce hypertension
PIN
Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia
PIPJ
Proximal interphalangeal joint
PIP
peak inspiratory pressure
PLA
Plasma-Lyte A
PLT
Pinprick light touch
PLT
Platelet
PM
after noon
PMB
Postmenopausal bleeding
PMD
Private medical doctor
PMG
Permanente Medical group
PMH
past medical history
PMI
point of maximum impulse
pna
Pneumonia
PMN
Polymorphonuclear neutrophil
PMP
Past menstrual period
PMS
Premenstrual syndrome
PMT
Point of maximum tenderness
PNB
Prostatic needle biopsy
PND
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
PNS
Peripheral nerve stimulator
p.o.
By mouth
PO
Phone order/Postoperative
PO#
Postoperative day
po
by mouth
pO2
Oxygen partial pressure
POAG
Primary open angle glaucoma
POC
Products of conception
POD
Postoperative day
poly
Polymorphonuclear leukocyte
pop
Popliteal
port
Portable
pos
Positive
poss
Possible
post
Posterior or behind
post
after
post-op
Postoperatively
post. tib.
Posterior tibial
PP
pulse pressure
PPD
purified protein derivative
PPN
Peripheral parentaral nutrition
PPP
Peripheral, pedal, pulse
PPS
Peripheral pulmonic stenosis
PPTL
Postpartum tubal ligation
PR
pulse rate
pr
per rectum
PRA
Progesterone receptor assay
PRBC
Packed red blood cells
PRC
Packed red blood cells
preg
Pregnant
preop
Preoperative
prep
Preparation
prev
Previous
prn
as required
procto
Proctoscopy
PROM
Premature rupture of membranes
Protime
Prothrombin time
prox
Proximal
PRP
Panretinal photocoagulation
PSA
Prostate-specific antigen
P/S
Pronation/supination
PSC
Posterior subcapsular cataract
P-S-L-M-E-B
polys, stabs, lymphs, monos, eos and basos
PSV
Pressure support ventilation
PSVT
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Psych
Psychiatry Department
PT
Physical Therapy/Prothrombin time/Paroxysmal tachycardia
pt
Patient
PTA
prior to admission
PTCA
Percutanious transluminal coronary angioplasty
PTL
Preterm labor
P-TST
Persantine thallium stress test
PTT
Partial thromboplastin time
PUD
Peptic ulcer disease
pul
Pulmonary
PVC
Premature ventricular contraction
PVD
Peripheral vascular disease
PvO2
Partial pressure mixed venous blood
PVOF
Pharmicist Verbal Order Form
PVR
Postvoiding residual
PVS
Prematre ventricular systole
PVT
Paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia
pvt
Private
PWB
Partial weight bearing
px
Prognosis
q
every
qh
every hour
q_h
Every__hours
qid
four times a day
qn
every night
qq
Each
QRS