Cardiovascular System
1. ABI - Ankle-brachial index
2. ABG - Arterial blood gas
3. ASHD - Arteriosclerotic heart disease
4. BP - Blood pressure
5. CABG - Coronary artery bypass graft
6. CAD - Coronary artery disease
7. CHF - Congestive heart failure
8. CPR - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
9. CVP - Central venous pressure
10. DVT - Deep vein thrombosis
11. ECG – Electrocardiogram
12. ESR - Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
13. FHT - Fetal heart tones
14. HB – Hemoglobin
15. HDL - High-density lipoprotein
16. HTN – Hypertension
17. ICA - Internal carotid artery
18. LAD - Left anterior descending
19. LCA - Left coronary artery
20. LDL - Low-density lipoprotein
21. LVH - Left ventricular hypertrophy
22. MI - Mitral insufficiency; myocardial infarction
23. PICC - Peripherally inserted central catheter
24. PTCA - Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
25. RVH - Right ventricular hypertrophy
26. SVT - Supraventricular tachycardia
27. WBC - White blood cell
Digestive system
1. CT - Computed tomography
2. ERCP - Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
3. GERD - Gastro esophageal reflux disease
4. GI – Gastrointestinal
5. HCL - Hydrochloric acid
6. IBS - Irritable bowel syndrome
7. IBD - Inflammatory bowel disease
8. LFT - Liver function test
9. LLQ - Left lower quadrant
10. LUQ - Left upper quadrant
11. MRA - Magnetic resonance angiography
12. MRI - Magnetic resonance imaging
13. RLQ - Right lower quadrant
14. RUQ - Right upper quadrant
Endocrine System
1. BMI - Body mass index
2. DM - Diabetes mellitus
3. DKA - Diabetic ketoacidosis
4. FSH - Follicle stimulating hormone
5. TSH - Thyroid stimulating hormone
Excretory system
1. ARF - Acute renal failure
2. ESRD - End stage renal disease
3. ESWL - Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
4. GFR - Glomerular filtration rate
5. GU - Genitourinary
6. KUB - Kidneys, ureters, bladder
7. UA - Urinalysis
8. UPJ - Ureteropelvic junction
9. UTI - Urinary tract infection
Immune / Lymphatic system
1. AIDS - Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
2. HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus
3. HPV - Human papilloma virus
4. IPV - Inactivated poliovirus vaccine
5. NSAID - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
6. MMR - Measles-mumps-rubella (vaccine)
7. MRSA - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
8. PUO - Pyrexia of unknown origin
9. TD - Tetanus-diphtheria
Muscular System
1. AROM - Active range of motion
2. DTR - Deep tendon reflex
3. EMG - Electromyogram
4. PROM - Passive range of motion; premature rupture of membranes
5. ROM - Range of motion
6. SLR - Straight leg raising
Nervous System
1. ADD - Attention deficit disorder
2. ADHD - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
3. ANS - Autonomic nervous system
4. CNS - Central nervous system
5. CP - Cerebral palsy
6. CSF - Cerebrospinal fluid
7. CVA - Cerebral vascular accident,
8. EEG - Electroencephalogram
9. HA – Headache
10. ICP - Intracranial pressure
11. IQ - Intelligence quotient
12. LOC - Level of consciousness; loss of consciousness
13. MS - Multiple sclerosis
14. PNS - Peripheral nervous system
15. Sz - Seizure
16. TIA - Transient ischemic attack
Reproduction system
1. BPH - Benign prostatic hyperplasia
2. CS - Cesarean section
3. D&C - Dilatation and curettage
4. ED - Emergency department; erectile dysfunction
5. FHR - Fetal heart rate
6. IUCD - Intrauterine contraceptive device
7. IUD - Intrauterine device
8. OB/GYN - Obstetrics (and) gynecology
9. PID - Pelvic inflammatory disease
10. SGA - Small for gestational age
11. TAH - Total abdominal hysterectomy
12. VBAC - Vaginal birth after cesarean
13. LMP - Last menstrual period
Respiratory system
1. ARDS - Adult or acute respiratory distress syndrome
2. COPD - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
3. DOE - Dyspnea on exertion
4. OSA - Obstructive sleep apnea
5. PAT - Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
6. PFT - Pulmonary function test
7. RDS - Respiratory distress syndrome
8. SOB - Shortness of breath
9. URI - Upper respiratory infection
10. TB - Tuberculosis
Skeletal System
1. ACL - Anterior cruciate ligament
2. AKA - Above the knee amputation
3. DJD - Degenerative joint disease
4. Fx / # - Fracture
5. IPJ – Interphalangeal joint
6. LCL - Lateral collateral ligament
7. MCL - Medial collateral ligament
8. ORIF - Open reduction and internal fixation
9. PCL - Posterior cruciate ligament
10. PET - Positron emission tomography
11. PIP - Proximal interphalangeal (joint)
12. RA - Rheumatoid arthritis
13. RCL - Radial collateral ligament
14. TMJ - Temporomandibular joint
15. UCL - Ulnar collateral ligament
1. ABI - Ankle-brachial index
2. ABG - Arterial blood gas
3. ASHD - Arteriosclerotic heart disease
4. BP - Blood pressure
5. CABG - Coronary artery bypass graft
6. CAD - Coronary artery disease
7. CHF - Congestive heart failure
8. CPR - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
9. CVP - Central venous pressure
10. DVT - Deep vein thrombosis
11. ECG – Electrocardiogram
12. ESR - Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
13. FHT - Fetal heart tones
14. HB – Hemoglobin
15. HDL - High-density lipoprotein
16. HTN – Hypertension
17. ICA - Internal carotid artery
18. LAD - Left anterior descending
19. LCA - Left coronary artery
20. LDL - Low-density lipoprotein
21. LVH - Left ventricular hypertrophy
22. MI - Mitral insufficiency; myocardial infarction
23. PICC - Peripherally inserted central catheter
24. PTCA - Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
25. RVH - Right ventricular hypertrophy
26. SVT - Supraventricular tachycardia
27. WBC - White blood cell
Digestive system
1. CT - Computed tomography
2. ERCP - Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
3. GERD - Gastro esophageal reflux disease
4. GI – Gastrointestinal
5. HCL - Hydrochloric acid
6. IBS - Irritable bowel syndrome
7. IBD - Inflammatory bowel disease
8. LFT - Liver function test
9. LLQ - Left lower quadrant
10. LUQ - Left upper quadrant
11. MRA - Magnetic resonance angiography
12. MRI - Magnetic resonance imaging
13. RLQ - Right lower quadrant
14. RUQ - Right upper quadrant
Endocrine System
1. BMI - Body mass index
2. DM - Diabetes mellitus
3. DKA - Diabetic ketoacidosis
4. FSH - Follicle stimulating hormone
5. TSH - Thyroid stimulating hormone
Excretory system
1. ARF - Acute renal failure
2. ESRD - End stage renal disease
3. ESWL - Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy
4. GFR - Glomerular filtration rate
5. GU - Genitourinary
6. KUB - Kidneys, ureters, bladder
7. UA - Urinalysis
8. UPJ - Ureteropelvic junction
9. UTI - Urinary tract infection
Immune / Lymphatic system
1. AIDS - Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
2. HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus
3. HPV - Human papilloma virus
4. IPV - Inactivated poliovirus vaccine
5. NSAID - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
6. MMR - Measles-mumps-rubella (vaccine)
7. MRSA - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
8. PUO - Pyrexia of unknown origin
9. TD - Tetanus-diphtheria
Muscular System
1. AROM - Active range of motion
2. DTR - Deep tendon reflex
3. EMG - Electromyogram
4. PROM - Passive range of motion; premature rupture of membranes
5. ROM - Range of motion
6. SLR - Straight leg raising
Nervous System
1. ADD - Attention deficit disorder
2. ADHD - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
3. ANS - Autonomic nervous system
4. CNS - Central nervous system
5. CP - Cerebral palsy
6. CSF - Cerebrospinal fluid
7. CVA - Cerebral vascular accident,
8. EEG - Electroencephalogram
9. HA – Headache
10. ICP - Intracranial pressure
11. IQ - Intelligence quotient
12. LOC - Level of consciousness; loss of consciousness
13. MS - Multiple sclerosis
14. PNS - Peripheral nervous system
15. Sz - Seizure
16. TIA - Transient ischemic attack
Reproduction system
1. BPH - Benign prostatic hyperplasia
2. CS - Cesarean section
3. D&C - Dilatation and curettage
4. ED - Emergency department; erectile dysfunction
5. FHR - Fetal heart rate
6. IUCD - Intrauterine contraceptive device
7. IUD - Intrauterine device
8. OB/GYN - Obstetrics (and) gynecology
9. PID - Pelvic inflammatory disease
10. SGA - Small for gestational age
11. TAH - Total abdominal hysterectomy
12. VBAC - Vaginal birth after cesarean
13. LMP - Last menstrual period
Respiratory system
1. ARDS - Adult or acute respiratory distress syndrome
2. COPD - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
3. DOE - Dyspnea on exertion
4. OSA - Obstructive sleep apnea
5. PAT - Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
6. PFT - Pulmonary function test
7. RDS - Respiratory distress syndrome
8. SOB - Shortness of breath
9. URI - Upper respiratory infection
10. TB - Tuberculosis
Skeletal System
1. ACL - Anterior cruciate ligament
2. AKA - Above the knee amputation
3. DJD - Degenerative joint disease
4. Fx / # - Fracture
5. IPJ – Interphalangeal joint
6. LCL - Lateral collateral ligament
7. MCL - Medial collateral ligament
8. ORIF - Open reduction and internal fixation
9. PCL - Posterior cruciate ligament
10. PET - Positron emission tomography
11. PIP - Proximal interphalangeal (joint)
12. RA - Rheumatoid arthritis
13. RCL - Radial collateral ligament
14. TMJ - Temporomandibular joint
15. UCL - Ulnar collateral ligament
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