Appendix B: Medical Abbreviations and Acronyms (VOCABULARY Flashcards)

Vocabulary-style flashcards: each card maps a medical abbreviation to its full meaning or definition as used in Appendix B.

AAF

African-American female

AB

abortion

abd

abdomen; abdominal

ABGS

arterial blood gases

ABX

antibiotic

ac, a.c.

before meals (ante cibum)

ACE

angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

ACL

anterior cruciate ligament

ACTH

adrenocorticotropic hormone

AD

Alzheimer's disease

ADH

antidiuretic hormone

ADHD

attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

ADL

activities of daily living

ad lib

as desired

AIDS

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

ALS

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

AM

ante meridiem (before noon)

amb

ambulate (walk)

ANS

autonomic nervous system

AP

anterior-posterior

ARDS

acute respiratory distress syndrome

ARF

acute renal failure

ARMD

age-related macular degeneration

AS

left ear (Latin auris sinistra)

As.

astigmatism

ASA

acetylsalicylic acid

ASD

autism spectrum disorder; arterial septal defect

ATT PHYS

attending physician

AU

each ear (Latin auris uterque)

AV

atrioventricular

A&W

alive and well

b.i.d.

twice per day (Latin bis in die)

bands

immature white blood cells (granulocytes)

baso

basophils

BM

bowel movement

BMR

basal metabolic rate

BP

blood pressure

BPH

benign prostatic hyperplasia

bpm

beats per minute

BR

bedrest; rest period (bed rest)

BS

blood sugar; bowel sounds; breath sounds

BSE

breast self-examination

BSO

bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

BUN

blood urea nitrogen

BVM

bag-valve mask

Bx

biopsy

CBC

complete blood count

CBT

cognitive-behavioral therapy

CC

chief complaint

cc

cubic centimeters

CCU

coronary care unit

CDE

certified diabetes educator

CF

cystic fibrosis

CFT

certified fitness trainer

CHF

congestive heart failure

cm

centimeter(s)

CNM

certified nurse-midwife

CNS

central nervous system

c/o

complains of; complaining of

CO₂

carbon dioxide

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CP

cerebral palsy; chest pain

CPAP

continuous positive airway pressure

CPOA

certified paraoptometric assistant

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CRF

chronic renal failure

CRH

corticotropin-releasing hormone

CRIF

closed reduction and internal fixation

C&S

culture and sensitivity

CS

Cesarean section

C-section

Cesarean section

CSF

cerebrospinal fluid

CT

computed tomography; computerized tomography

CTS

carpal tunnel syndrome

cu mm

cubic millimeters

CV

cardiovascular

CVA

cerebrovascular accident

CVS

chorionic villus sampling

CXR

chest X-ray

CYSTO

cystoscopy; cystoscopic examination

DC

discontinue

DI

diabetes insipidus

diff

differential (count for white blood cells)

DJD

degenerative joint disease

DKA

diabetic ketoacidosis

DM

diabetes mellitus

DMD

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

DNR

do not resuscitate

DOA

dead on arrival

DOB

date of birth

DRE

digital rectal examination

DTP

diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis

DTR

deep tendon reflexes

DVT

deep vein thrombosis

Dx

diagnosis

EBV

Epstein-Barr virus

ECG

electrocardiogram

ECHO

echocardiogram; echocardiography

ECT

electroconvulsive therapy

ED

erectile dysfunction