Medical Terms and Abbreviations - A to Z

Medical Terms and Abbreviations - A to Z

A

  • AA: Aortic Aneurysm

  • AAD:

  • AAE:

  • Aplastic Anemia: A condition where the body fails to produce sufficient blood cells.

  • Acid-ach Diet:

  • Acute Allergic Encephalitis: An inflammation of the brain caused by allergies.

  • Antibody: A protective protein produced by the immune system in response to foreign substances.

  • Acid-Base Ratio: Refers to the balance between acidity and alkalinity in bodily fluids.

  • Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC): A mnemonic for the essential steps in emergency medicine.

  • Acute Bacterial Endocarditis: A severe bacterial infection of the heart lining.

  • Arterial Blood Gas Analysis (ABGA): A test that measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

  • Arterial Blood Pressure (ABP): The pressure of blood against the artery walls.

  • Absolute Bed Rest: A medical directive requiring complete rest in bed.

  • Abdominal Circumference (AC): Measurement around the abdomen, often used in pregnancy.

  • Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE): An enzyme that regulates blood pressure.

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): A set of clinical guidelines for the urgent treatment of cardiac emergencies.

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS): A range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart.

  • Adrenal Corticotropic Hormone (ACTH): A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands.

  • Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH): A hormone that helps control blood pressure by regulating water balance.

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A mental health disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

  • Admission: The process of entering a healthcare facility for treatment.

Additional Abbreviations

  • ADK: Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

  • A.E.: Auditory Evoked Potential

  • AF: Atrial Fibrillation

  • AGL: Acute Granulotic Leukemia

B

  • BA: Bronchial Asthma

  • BB:

  • BLS: Basic Life Support

  • BMI: Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight.

  • BMR: Basal Metabolic Rate, the number of calories expended while at rest.

  • BPH: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

  • BT: Bleeding Time

C

  • C: Cervical

  • Ca: Calcium

  • CAD: Coronary Artery Disease

  • CABG: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

  • CHF: Congestive Heart Failure, a chronic condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as effectively.

  • CVA: Cerebral Vascular Accident, commonly known as a stroke.

D

  • DAI: Diffuse Axonal Injury

  • DBP: Diastolic Blood Pressure

  • D/C: Discontinue

  • DIC: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, a serious condition in which the blood clotting process becomes uncontrollable.

  • DVT: Deep Vein Thrombosis

E

  • EBV: Epstein-Barr Virus

  • ECG: Electrocardiogram

  • EDH: Epidural Hematoma

  • ESR: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, a blood test that can reveal inflammatory activity.

  • ESRD: End Stage Renal Disease

F

  • F/E: Further Evaluation

  • FHR: Fetal Heart Rate

  • FNA: Fine Needle Aspiration

  • FVC: Forced Vital Capacity

G

  • GABA: Gamma-aminobutyric acid

  • GCS: Glasgow Coma Scale, assesses consciousness.

  • GRF: Glomerular Filtration Rate

H

  • HA: Headache

  • Hb: Hemoglobin

  • HF: Heart Failure

  • HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus

I

  • IBP: Invasive Blood Pressure

  • ICU: Intensive Care Unit

  • IDA: Iron Deficiency Anemia

  • I&D: Incision and Drainage

J

  • JVE: Jugular Vein Engorgement

K

  • K.U.B: Kidney Ureter and Bladder

L

  • LBP: Low Back Pain

  • L.C: Liver Cirrhosis

M

  • MI: Myocardial Infarction

  • MDD: Major Depressive Disorder

N

  • Na: Sodium

  • NIDDM: Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

O

  • O2: Oxygen

  • OPD: Out Patient Department

P

  • PAP: Pulmonary Arterial Pressure

  • PCA: Patient Controlled Analgesia

Q

  • QA: Quality Assurance

R

  • RFA: Radio Frequency Ablation

S

  • SAH: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

  • SBP: Systolic Blood Pressure

T

  • TBI: Traumatic Brain Injury

  • TIA: Transient Ischemic Attack

U

  • UA: Urine Analysis

V

  • VAP: Ventilator Associated Pneumonia

W

  • WBC: White Blood Cell

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