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CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — public health agency focused on disease control and prevention.
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration — ensures safe working conditions through standards and training.
FDA
Food and Drug Administration — regulates food, drugs, vaccines, cosmetics, and more.
USDA
United States Department of Agriculture — oversees laws related to farming, forestry, and food.
AMA
American Medical Association — promotes the science of medicine and public health.
HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — protects medical records and patient privacy.
POA
Power of Attorney — legal document assigning someone to make decisions on your behalf.
CBC
Complete Blood Count — measures RBCs, WBCs, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets.
WBC
White Blood Cells — fight infection.
RBC
Red Blood Cells — carry oxygen.
Hct
Hematocrit — percentage of red blood cells in blood.
Hgb
Hemoglobin — carries oxygen in the blood.
T&C
Type and Cross — checks blood type and compatibility.
QNS
Quantity Not Sufficient — not enough sample for lab testing.
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus — weakens immune system; can lead to AIDS.
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome — late stage of HIV infection.
HBV
Hepatitis B Virus — severe liver infection; preventable by vaccine.
MRSA
Methicillin-Resistant Staph Aureus — antibiotic-resistant “superbug.”
VRE
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus — another antibiotic-resistant “superbug.”
MMR
Measles, Mumps, Rubella — combined vaccine against these viruses.
STI
Sexually Transmitted Infection — spread through sexual contact.
HPV
Human Papilloma Virus — can cause genital warts and cervical cancer; vaccine available.
HOH
Hard of Hearing — may use hearing aids.
IQ
Intelligence Quotient — score from tests assessing intelligence.
MVA
Motor Vehicle Accident — injury from car crash.
GSW
Gun Shot Wound — injury from firearm.
DOA
Dead on Arrival — patient died before reaching hospital.
SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome — unexplained death of an infant during sleep.
FUO
Fever of Unknown Origin — ongoing fever with no clear cause.
REM
Rapid Eye Movement — sleep stage with dreams and body movement.
OM
Otitis Media — middle ear infection.
T+A
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy — surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids.
PMS
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome — symptoms before a period.
LMP
Last Menstrual Period — date of the first day of last period.
IVF
In Vitro Fertilization — fertilization of egg and sperm outside the body.