Medical Abbreviations and Their Meanings

AIDS

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

N/V

nausea and vomiting

BPH

benign prostatic hyperplasia

PSA

prostate-specific antigen

C&S

culture and sensitivity

RF

radiofrequency

CT

computed tomography; computerized tomography

RPR

rapid plasma reagin

DRE

digital rectal examination

STI

sexually transmitted infection

ED

erectile dysfunction

TFT

thyroid function test

FBS

fasting blood sugar

TRUS

transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy

FTA-ABS

fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption

TSE

testicular self-examination

GU

genitourinary

TUNA

transurethral needle ablation

HIV

human immunodeficiency virus

TURP

transurethral resection of the prostate

HPV

human papillomavirus

VD

venereal disease

HSV

herpes simplex virus

VDRL

venereal disease research laboratory

LH

luteinizing hormone