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Medical Abbreviations Glossary

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AAL acute lymphoblastic leukemia ACEI angiotensin-converting A anterior axillary line enzyme inhibitors a assessment AAROM active assisted range of ACh Acetylcholine before (Lat. ante) motion AChR Acetylcholine receptor a or AB abortion or miscarriage AASP acute atrophic spinal paralysis ACL anterior cruciate ligament a or ART artery AAU acute anterior uveitis ACM acute cerebrospinal A&E accident and emergency AB Ace Bandage meningitis A&P auscultation and percussion active bilaterally ACM acetaminophen (paracetamol) A&W alive and well ab antibody ACNP acute care nurse practitioner a.c. before meals (Lat. ante cenam) AB or abd abdominal ACOP approved code of practice a.f.g.f. acidic fibroblast growth factor Abb abbreviations Acous acoustic a.k. above knee ABC absolute basophil count Acr acrylic a.p. before dinner abd. abdomen ACS acute cervical sprain A.S.A. American Society of abduction Act actinomycin abductor Anesthesiologists ACT active motion A.S.A. 1 normal healthy patient ABE activity before exercise anesthesia care team acute bacterial endocarditis A.S.A. 2 patient with mild systemic act activity ABG arterial blood gas disease Act-C actinomycin C ABN abnormal A.S.A. 3 patient with severe systemic Act-D actinomycin D active bulimia nervosa disease ACTH adrenocorticotropic hormone acute bacterial nephritis A.S.A. 4 patient with incapacitating ACVD acute cardiovascular disease systemic disease that is ABP arterial blood pressure AD advance directive constant threat to life abs absent Alzheimer's disease ABW actual body weight A.Z. Ascheim-Zondek test right ear (Lat. auris dexter) Ac acute A/B acid/base ratio ad lib as desired A/BE acid/base equilibrium AC anterior chamber at liberty A/G albumin globulin ratio acc accident ADD Attention Deficit Disorder A/O alert and oriented Acc.Inc. accidentally incurred ADH antidiruetic hormone A2 aortic second sound Acc.Inj. accidental injury (vasopressin) AA affected area accom. accommodation ADHD Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity aa equal part of each ACE angiotensin converting Disorder AAA abdominal aortic aneurysm enzyme ADL activities of daily living

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ADM acquired dermal anes. anesthesia ATT arginine tolerance test melanocytosis ANF antinuclear factor AU according to custom (Lat. ad arginine-deficient medium ann. fib. annulus fibrosis usum) adm. admission ANS autonomic nervous system both ears (Lat. auris unitas) ADR adverse drug reaction ant. anterior aud. auditory AE above elbow ANUG acute necrotizing ulcerative Aur. Fib auricular fibrillation AEA above elbow amputation gingivitis AV aortic valve AF afebrile Anxty or anxiety atrioventricular AF or atrial fibrillation ANX AV or AvV atrioventricular valves Afib AO aorta AVD aortic valve disease AFB acid fast bacilli AOB alcohol on breath AVE aortic valve echocardiogram AFO ankle-foot orthosis AODM adult onset diabetes mellitus AVF arteriovenous fistula AFP alpha fetoprotein AP acid phosphatase AVHS acquired valvular heart AGA appropriate gestational age active pepsin syndrome AgNO3 silver nitrate ante partum AVO aortic valve opening AH abdominal hysterectomy A-P anteroposterior AVp arginine vasopressin AHCD acquired hepatocellular AP res. abdominal perineal resection AVR aortic valve replacement degeneration of the rectum AVS aortic valve stenosis AHD acquired hepatocerebral A-P&lat anteroposterior and lateral AVt arginine vasotocin degeneration or AP&L AW able to work AHF Argentinian hemorrhagic APC atrial premature contractions above waist fever aph aphasia Ax. axial aI active ingredient aq. water axilla AI Adequate Intake AR active-resistance axillary aortic insufficiency aortic regurgitation AXR abdominal X-ray articulation index ARC AIDS Related Complex AIDS acquired immunodeficiency ARD acute respiratory distress B syndrome ARDS adult respiratory distress B black AIDS-KS acquired immunodeficiency syndrome born syndrome with Kaposi's ARE active-resistance exercise B&C biopsy and curettage sarcoma ARF acute respiratory failure B&J bone and joint AJ ankle jerk acute rheumatic fever B. bath AKA above knee amputation Arg. arginine b.i.d. or twice daily (Lat. bis in die) aka alcoholic ketoacidosis AROM active range of motion B/D alb. albumin artificial rupture of b.i.n. or twice a night (Lat. bis in nox) alc. alcohol membranes B/N alkPhos alkaline phosphate art arterial B.U.O. bleeding of undetermined ALL acute articulation origin lymphocytic/lymphoblastic AS aortic stenosis bruising of undetermined leukemia left ear (Lat. Auris sinistra) origin ALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ASA aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) BA brachial artery ALT alanine aminotransferase ASAP as soon as possible bronchial asthma (formerly SGPT) ASC or arteriosclerosis Ba.E or barium enema alternating with ATS BA or BE AM before noon (Lat. ante ASCVD atherosclerotic/arterioscleroti Ba.S barium swallow meridiem) ccardiovascular disease Bab. Babinski sign AMA against medical advice ASD atrial septal defect BAC blood alcohol concentration amb. ambulating ASHD arteriosclerotic heart disease BAL bronchoalveolar lavage ambulatory ASO antistreptolysin O BAM basilar artery migraine AMD age-related macular AST aspartate aminotransferase BAO basal acid output degeneration (formerly SGOT) brachial artery output AMI acute myocardial infarction aspartate transaminase BAO-MAO basal acid output to maximal AML acute myeloid/myeloblastic AT Achilles tendon acid output leukemia at. flut. atrial flutter BAP Behavior Activity Profile amnio amniocentesis ATN acute tubular necrosis brachial artery pressure amp. ampule ATNR asymmetrical tonic neck reflex BAR bariatrics amputation barometer ATP adenosine triphosphate ANA see antinuclear antibody test barometric ATR Achilles tendon reflex FANA beta-adrenergic receptor

Barb barbiturate BD band BMT or bone marrow transplant BarbDep barbiturate dependence barbital-dependent HDC BARK beta-adrenergic receptor behavioral disorder BN bulimia nervosa kinase bile duct BND barely noticeable difference blood donor BAS beta-adrenergic stimulation BNO bladder neck obstruction brain damage Bas. basal BO(R) bowels open (regularly) brain dead basilar brain death BOA born on arrival baso basophile bd twice daily BOE bilateral otitis externa basophilic BD or birth date BOIP bronchiolitis obliterans BAT basic aid training D.O.B. interstitial pneumonia blunt abdominal trauma Bd. board BOM bilateral otitis media brown adipose tissue BDC burn dressing change BOMA otitis media, both ears, acute BAV bicuspid aortic valve BdG bidirectional Glenn shunt BOO bladder outlet obstruction BB beta blocker BOOP bronchiolitis obliterans both bones BDI blunt duodenal injury organizing pneumonia BBA born before arrival BDil bronchodilator BOP blood ova parasites BBB bundle branch block BE below elbow BoTox or botulinum toxin BEA below elbow amputation BBBB bilateral bundle-branch block BT BFlo blood flow BBF bronchial blood flow BOW bag of water BFP biological false positive BBk blood bank BP blood pressure BHT blunt head trauma BBS bashful bladder syndrome body part BI basilar impression bilateral breath sounds BPC or blood pressure cuff biological indicator BBT basal body temperature BPCuff bodily injury BBTC basal body temperature chart BPD bronchopulmonary dysplasia bone impaction BBx or breast biopsy burn index BPH benign prostatic hypertrophy BrBx. Bic. biceps BPM beats per minute BBx/FS breast biopsy/frozen section BID brought in dead BPP blood pressure and pulse BC basal cell BIH bilateral inguinal hernia BR bedrest birth control BR or WC bathroom board certified bilat. bilateral Br. breech presentation breast cancer bilaterally bronchial carcinoma bili bilirubin brach. brachial buffy coat BInj brain injury BRBPR bright red blood per rectum Bc or bicarbonate BiW twice weekly broncho bronchoscopy HCO3 BJ biceps jerk (reflex) BRP bathroom privileges BCA balloon catheter angioplasty BJM bones joints muscles BS blood sugar basal cell atypia BK below knee bowel sounds breast cancer antigen breath sounds bk. back BCAg basal cell antigen bronchial secretion BKA below knee amputation BCC basal cell carcinoma BSA body surface area BkMD Becker muscular dystrophy benign cellular changes BSA or bowel sounds active BL blood loss birth control clinic BS+ BL or BsL baseline BCD basal cell dysplasia BSB bedside bag Blad. bladder BCE basal cell epithelioma BSC bedside commode bld. blood BCG bacillus Calmette-Guerin BSD bedside drainage BLE both lower extremities (tuberculosis vaccine) BSEx breast self examination BLLF bilateral lower lung fields ballistocardiogram BSN bowel sounds normal ballistocardiography BLQ both lower quadrants BSO bilateral bromcresol green (Dye) BLS basic life support salpingooophorectomy BCH basal cell hyperplasia BLS-D basic life support and BSP bromsulphalein (Dye) BCP birth control pills defibrillation BSR basal skin resistance BCS breast conservation surgery BM basal metabolism blood sedimentation rate BCt blood count black male bowel sounds regular bone marrow BCult or blood culture BSS balanced salt solution bowel movement bl cult BST blood serologic test BCyF breast cyst fluid BMD Best's macular dystrophy BCyFP breast cyst fluid protein BMI body massindex BMR basal metabolic rate

BT bladder tumor c/o complains of CD or cause of death (Lat. causa blood type complaints COD or mortis) body temperature C/S Cesarean section c.m. brain tumor C1-C7 cervical vertebrae CDC Center for Disease Control breast tumor Ca calcium CDys cardiac dysrhythmia BT or Bl.T bleeding time carcinoma CEA carcinoembryonic antigen BT or HS bedtime CA cancer carcinoembryonic enzyme BTB bromthymol blue (Dye) cardiac arrest Cerv. cervical BTE behind the ear Caucasian adult cervix BTFS breast tumor/frozen section CAA cerebral amyloid angiopathy CF cardiac failure BTL bilateral tubal ligation CABG coronary artery bypass graft Caucasian female BTLS basic trauma life support CaCO3 calcium carbonate cystic fibrosis BTR biceps tendon reflex CAD coronary artery disease cg. centigram BTS blood transfusion service CAF Caucasian adult female CHB complete heart block BTU British thermal unit cell adhesion factor CHD congenital heart disease coronary heart disease BTW by the way Caf. caffeine Chem. chemotherapy BTx blood transfusion CAH chronic active hepatitis brevetoxin CAHD coronary atherosclerotic heart CHF congestive heart failure BU Bethesda unit disease CHO carbohydrate blood urea Cal or calorie Chol cholesterol burn unit Kcal. Chr chronic Buruli ulcer CAM Caucasian adult male CI cardiac index BUA blood uric acid CAPD continuous ambulatory cardiac insufficiency Buc or buccal peritoneal dialysis cerebral infarction Bucc Caps capsules CICU cardiac intensive care unit BUE both upper extremities car. carotid CID carpal instability, dissociative BUN blood urea nitrogen Card Cath cardiac catheterization CIND carpal instability, non- BUN/CR blood urea nitrogen/creatine card. cardiac dissociative ratio CardMyo cardiomyopathy CIS carcinoma in situ BUQ both upper quadrants CaSac calcium saccharin CI-XII 1st to 12th cranial nerve BUR bilateral ureteral occlusion CAT computerized axial CJD Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease BUS Bartholin, urethral, and Skene tomography C-JF carotid-jugular fistula glands Cat. cataract CK creatinine kinase BV blood vessel cath catheter cl centiliter BVE blood vessel endothelium catheterization Cl chloride BVO branch vein occlusion CB Cesarean birth chlorine BVP blood vessel prosthesis CBC complete blood count clubbing BW bed wetting CBD common bile duct Cl.T clotting time below waist CBF cerebral blood flow Clav. or Cl clavicle birth weight CBG capillary blood gas cldy cloudy black woman CBR complete bed rest CLL chronic lymphocytic leukemia BW or body weight CBV catheter balloon valvuloplasty CM cardiac murmur body wt. cerebral blood volume cardiac muscle BWS battered woman/wife Caucasian male CC Caucasian child syndrome chief complaint cm. centimeter Bx. biopsy cc. cubic centimeter CMal cerebral malaria C CCB calcium channel blocker CMass center of mass Cmc carpometacarpal C Caucasian CCF congestive cardiac failure CMCJ carpometacarpal joint cervical C-CF carotid-cavernous fistula CMem cell membrane C&S culture and sensitivity CCGC capillary column gas CML chronic myeloid leukemia C. Celsius complement chromotography centigrade CCU coronary care unit CMV cytomegalovirus gallon CD cadaver donor CN cranial nerve c. with cardiac disease CNS central nervous system C.I color index contagious disease cnst. constipation cd candela (unit for light) C.M.M. Certified Nurse-Midwife CO carbon monoxide c.v. tomorrow night cardiac output C/O care of Co2 or CD carbon dioxide

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COAD chronic obstructive airway CV cardiac volume dil. dilute disease cardiovascular dim. diminished COLD chronic obstructive lung Curriculum Vitae DIND delayed ischemic neurologic disease CVA cerebrovascular accident deficit comb. combination (stroke) DIP distal interphalangeal (joint) costovertebral angle combine dis. disease CVC central venous catheters comm. communicable disch. discharge CvD cardiovascular disease comp. compound disp. disposition compress CVL central venous line dist. distal conc. concentrated CVP central venous pressure distilled cons. consultation CvS cardiovascular system DIU death in utero cont. continued CWP cell wall protein div. divorced contractions Cx cervix DJD degenerative joint disease COP center of pressure culture DKA diabetic ketoacidosis COPD chronic obstructive CxR chest x-ray DLE disseminated lupus pulmonary disease cyath. glassful erythematosis Cor heart Cysto cystoscopy DM diabetes mellitus CP cerebral palsy diastolic murmur chest pain D DNA deoxyribonucleic acid CPAP continuous positive airway d right (Lat. dexter) DNKA did not keep appointment pressure D&C dilation and curettage DNR do not recussitate CpBy cardiopulmonary bypass D&E dilation and evacuation DNRCC do not recussitate comfort CPC clinicopathological conference D&R dilation and radium implant care CPD cephalo-pelvic disproportion D&V diarrhoea and vomiting DOA dead on arrival CPK creatinine phosphokinase D.P. dorsal pedia DOB date of birth CPPB continuous positive pressure d/c discontinue DOE dyspnea on exertion breathing D/DW dextrose in distilled water Dors dorsal CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation distilled water DPL diagnostic peritoneal lavage CPT chest physical therapy D/L decilter DPT diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus CR closed reduction D/S discharge summary vaccine cran. cranial D/W dextrose in water DR delivery room CRD chronic respiratory disease discussed with dr. dram creat. or creatinine D5LR 5% dextrose and lactated DRE digital rectal examination Crea ringers drsg. dressing CRF case report form D5W 5% dextrose and sterile water DSE debutamine stress chronic renal failure DAH diffuse alveolar hemorrhage echocardiogram CRP C-reactive protein DAP distal airway pressure DTR deep tendon reflexes CRS catheter-related sepsis db. decibel DT's delirium tremens CRT capillary refill time DBE deep breathing exercise DU duodenal ulcer cardiac resuscitation team DC discharges DUB dysfunctional uterine bleeding CRU cardiac rehabilitation unit discontinue DUI driving under influence CRV central retinal vein DD discharge diagnosis Dx diagnosis CRVO central retinal vein occlusion DDx differential diagnosis Cs case decr. decreased E CSAVP cerebral subarachnoid venous decub. lying down e without pressure def. defacation E. coli Escherichia coli CSD cat scratch disease dehyd. dehydrated e.g. for example (Lat. exempli CSDB cat scratch disease bacillus Derm. Dermatology gratia) CSF cerebrospinal fluid DES Diethylstilbestrol EAR estimated average C-spine cervical spine DH drug history requirements CT chest tube DI diabetes insipidus EBL estimated blood loss computed axial tomography diagnostic imaging EBV Epstein-Barr virus CThr cerebral thrombosis DIAG. diagnosis EBV-IM Epstein-Barr virus (infectious CTS carpal tunnel syndrome diam. diameter mononucleosis) CTSP called to see patient DIC disseminated coagulopathy ECF extended care facility CU cause unknown disseminated intravascular extracellular fluid coagulation diff. differential blood count

ECHO echocardiogram ext. external fld. fluid enterocytopathogenic human extremity flex. flexion orphan virus Ext. extract flexor ECS endocervical scrape ext. gen. external genitalia FM finger movement ECT electroconvulsive therapy FNA fine needle aspirate ED emergency department F FNAB fine-needle aspiration biopsy EDC estimated date of F Fahrenheit FOB fecal occult blood confinement female FOOSH fell on outstretched hand finger EDOD estimated date of delivery FOS full of stool/constipated F.A. first aid EEG electroencephalogram FPAL full term premature abortion EENT see eyes, ears, nose, throat F.B. foreign body living HEENT f.f. force fluid FPM full passive movement EEX electrodiagnosis FA fluorescent antibody FR fracture EGA estimated gestational age FANA see fluorescent antinuclear frequency of respiration EGD esophago- ANA antibody test full range gastroduodenoscopy FBC full blood count fract. fractional EKG or electrocardiogram FBS fasting blood sugar FRBB fracture of both bones ECG FCA fracture, complete, angulated FRC functional residual capacity elev. elevated FCC fracture, complete, FRJM full range of joint movement ELF elective low forceps comminuted FROM full range of motion elix. elixir fracture, compound, full range of movement comminuted EmBx endometrial biopsy FS finger stick FCCC fracture, complete, EMG electromyogram/electromyog FSC fracture, simple comminuted comminuted, compound raphy FSCC fracture, simple, complete, FCD fracture, complete, deviated EMS emergency medical service comminuted FD fully dilated endometrial scrape FSH follicle stimulating hormone FDA Food and Drug Administration EMU early morning urine FT full term FDP fibrin degradation product En. enema FTD failure to descend flexor digitorum profundus ENT ears, nose, throat FTND full term normal delivery FDS flexor digitorum superficialis Eoc. eosinophiles FTSG full thickness skin graft Fe def. iron deficiency EOM extraocular movement FTT failure to thrive Ep epilepsy FEC freestanding emergency center FTW fast-twitch white (skeletal Epis. episiotomy muscle) FEF forced expiratory flow Epis. LML left mediolateral episiotomy FU or F/U follow-up FEKG or fetal electrocardiogram Epis. medial episiotomy FECG FUB functional uterine bleeding Med. FUO fever of fem. femoral Epis. RML right mediolateral episiotomy unknown/undetermined fem. pop. femoral popliteal ER endoplasmic reticulum origin fet. fetal ERCP endoscopic retrograde FVC forced vital capacity FEV forced expiratory volume cholangiopancreatography FW fetal weight FEV1 forced expiratory volume in 1 ERP endoscopic retrograde Fx fracture second pancreatography FXBB fracture of both bones ESR or erythrocyte sedimentation FFP fresh frozen plasma sed. rate rate FGC full gold crown G FH family history ESRD end-stage renal disease g or gm gram fetal heart EST electroshock therapy G or gravida (Lat. pregnant) fh fundal height et and GRAV FHR fetal heart rate ETIOL. or etiology G&S group and save FHR-UC fetal heart rate - uterine Etio G.A. general anesthesia contraction ETOH ethanol (alcohol) G.C. gonococcus FHS fetal heart sounds EUA examine under anesthesia G.H. growth hormone FHT fetal heart tones EVAL evaluation G/E gastroenteritis FiO2 faction of inspired oxygen ex. example G/M granulocyte/macrophage exercise concentration g/ml grams per milliliter Exp. Lap. exploratory laparotomy fl. fluids G/P gravida/para expir expiration fl. dr. fluid dram G/W glucose and water expiratory fl. oz. fluid ounce flac. flaccid

GA gastric analysis Gt. tr. gait training Hep. Lock Heparin lock general GTN glycerol trininitrate hern. hernia anaesthetic/anesthesia GTT glucose tolerance test hgb hemoglobin general appearance gtt. drops HGO hepatic glucose output gestational age GU genitourinary HH health history GABA gamma-aminobutyric acid GVH or graft versus host disease HH or hard of hearing Gal gallon GvHD HOH GB gallbladder GYN Gynecology HIDA hepatobiliary (scan) Guillain-Barré (syndrome) HIE hypoxic ischemic GBEF gallbladder ejection fraction H encephalopathy GBS gallbladder series H history hist. histology GC general condition hydrogen history gonococcal hypodermic HIV human immunodificiency gonococcus h hour virus GC/MS gas chromatography/mass H&C hot and cold HKAFO hip knee ankle foot orthosis spectrometry H&P history and physical HLA histocompatibility leukocyte GCP good clinical practice h.d. at bedtime focus (guidelines) H.O. house officer human leukocyte group A GCRP good clinical research practice H.R.S.T. heat, reddening, swelling, HM hand movement/motion GCS Glasgow Coma Scale tenderness HMD hyaline membrane disease GCT germ cell tumor h/o history of HMG human menopausal GDM gestational diabetes mellitus H+ hydrogen ion gonadotropin GE gastroenteritis H2O water HNP herniated nucleus pulposus Gastroenterology HOB head of bed gastroesophageal H2O2 hydrogen peroxide HOCM hypertrophic obstructive GED gastric emptying duration HA or H/A headache cardiomyopathy Graves' eye disease HAF hyperalimentation fluid horiz. horizontal gen general HASCVD hypertensive arteriosclerotic HPC history of presenting GER gastroesophageal reflux cardiovascular disease complaint GERD gastroesophageal reflux HB heart block hpf high power field disease Hb. or hemoglobin HPI history of present illness gest. gestation Hgb HPL human placental lactogen GFR glomerulo filtration rate HBP high blood pressure HR heart rate GGT gamma-glutamyl hbse human behavior and social HRT hormone replacement transpeptidase environment therapy GI gastrointestinal HBV hepatitis B virus HS or h.s. at bedtime (Lat. hora somni) GLP good laboratory practice HC head circumference HSG hysterosalpingography gluc glucose HCG human chorionic gonadotropin HSV herpes simplex virus Gm- or gram negative Ht heart GN Hct. hematocrit height gm.% grams per 100 c.c. HCVD hypertensive cardiovascular disease HT or HTN hypertension Gm+ or gram positive HVD hypertensive vascular disease GP Hd head Hodgkin's diseasee Hx history GMA grand mal attack (lymphoma) Hyperal. hyperalimenation GN glomerulonephritis HDL high density lipproteins hypo hypodermically GNC general nursing care (cholesterol) Hz hertz (cycles/second) GOT goal of treatment HEADS home, GP general paralysis education/employment, I general practice activities, drugs, and I radioactive iodine General Practitioner sexuality (triage technique I&D incision and drainage Goodpasture (syndrome) for adolescent histories) I&O intake and output GPA Goodpasture antigen HEENT head, eyes, ears, nose, throat i.c. between meals (Lat. inter GPP good pharmacy practice HEENT head, ear, eye, nose and cenam) gr. grains (dosage) see EENT throat intracutaneous(ly) Grav. pregnancy HELLP hemolysis, elevated liver i.d. during the day GSS Gerstmann-Straussler- enzymes, low platelet count Scheinker syndrome (syndrome) I.U. International Unit GSW gunshot wound Hem Hematology I/E expiratory inspiratory gt. drop Hem Pro hematology profile

IA Inferior Alveolar (oral injection IOP intraocular pressure L left site) IP intraperitoneal light intra-arterially IPJ interphalangeal joint liter liver IABP intra-aortic balloon pump IPPB intermittent positive pressure lower IBD inflammatory bowel disease breathing syphillis (Lat. lues) ICCU intensive coronary care unit IQ intelligence quota lumbar ICD implantable cardioverter IRDS idiopathic respiratory distress L&W living and well defibrillator syndrome L&D labor and delivery ICF intracellular fluid irreg. Irregular L.E. lower extremities ICP intracranial pressure IS intercostal space L.N. lymph node ICS intercostal space IST insulin shock therapy L.O.C. laxative of choice ICT insulin coma therapy ITP idiopathic thrombocytopenic level of consciousness ICU intensive care unit purpura loss of consciousness ID identification IUC intrauterine catheter L.S. lumbosacral Infectious Disease IUCD intrauterine contraceptive l/min liter per minute intradermal device L2, L3 second, third lumbar IDDM insulin dependent diabetes IUD intrauterine device vertebrae mellitus, type I IUFD intrauterine fetal death LA left antrum IDET intradiscal electrothermal IUGR intrauterine growth lab. laboratory annuloplasty retardation lac. laceration IDL intermediate density IUP intrauterine pregnancy lipoprotein lacr. lacrimal IUTP intrauterine term pregnancy Ig immunoglobulin lact. lactic IV intravenous LAD left anterior descending IgA immunoglobulin A intravenously (coronary artery) IgE immunoglobulin E IVC inferior vena cava left axis deviation IgG immunoglobulin G (Gamma intravenous cholangiogram lymphadenopathy Globulin) IVD intervertebral disc LAE left atrial enlargement IgM immunoglobulin M IVI intravenous infusion lam. laminectomy IH infectious hepatitis IVP intravenous pyelogram LAN lymphadenopaty IHD ischemic heart disease IVPB intravenous piggy back lap. laparotomy IM infectious mononucleosis IVU intravenous urogram intramedullary lat. lateral IVUS intravascular ultrasound intramuscular LAVH laparoscopic assisted vaginal IMCU intermediate medical care unit J hysterectomy IMP inpatient multidimensional lax laxative J joint psych scale LB large bowel J-P Jackson Pratt drain imp. impression lb. pound JRA juvenile rheumatoid arthritis IMV intermittent mandatory LBBB left bundle branch block jt. joint ventilation LBP lower back pain JVP jugular venous pulse In. inches LBW low birth weight Inc. AB incomplete abortion K LCA left coronary artery incr. increased(ing) LD lethal dose K kidney Inev. AB inevitable abortion potassium LDH lactic dehydrogenase inf inferior KC1 potassium chloride LDL low density lipoprotein infusion (cholesterol) Kcal. Kilocalorie inhal. inhalation LE lupus erythematosus KCO transfer factor for carbon inj injection monoxide leuc. leukocytes injured Kg. kilogram LF low flap INR coagulant response time low forceps KJ knee jerk International Normalization LFA left frontoanterior KK knee kick Rate LFD low forceps delivery KS(17-) or 17 ketosteroids inspir inspiration LFP left frontoposterior inspiratory 17KS KSS Kearns-Sayre syndrome LFT left frontotransverse instill instillation liver function test KUB kidney, ureter, bladder (x-ray) int. internal lg large KVO keep vein open INTHC intrathecally leg IO inferior oblique L LGA large for gestational age ION ischemic optic neuropathy LGV lymphogranuloma venereum

LH luteinizing hormone Lymphs lymphocytes mg/dl milligrams per deciliter LHRH luteinizing hormone-releasing lytes electrolytes MGCT malignant granular cell tumor hormone MGF maternal grandfather LHT left hypertrophia M MGGF maternal great grandfather LICS left intercostal space m male MGJ mucogingival Junction lig. ligament married MH marital history mass LIH left inguinal hernia MHC or major histocompatibility meter liq. liquid HLA complex molar LKS see liver, kidneys, spleen mother micro microcytic LSK microscopic murmur LL lower lid m. minim MICU medical intensive care unit LLE lower left extremity m.a.s. patient is disagreeable and min minute LLG left lateral gaze uncooperative Mitr.I mitral insufficiency LLL lower left lobe (lung) m.b. mix well Ml mitral insufficiency LLQ lower left quadrant (abdomen) m.g.r. murmurs, gallops, or rubs myocardial infarction ml. milliliter LMA left mentoanterior M.R.D. medical records department MLF medial longitudinal fasciculus LMD family doctor M.R.L. medical record librarian LML left mediolateral M.T. medical MM mucous membrane LMP last menstrual period technologist/technician mm muscles left mentoposterior muscles and tendons mm. millimeter LMT left mentotransverse MA mental age MMPI Minnesota Multiphasic LNMP last normal menstrual period mac. macerated Personality Inventory LOA left occiput anterior MACE major adverse clinical event MmR Mumps, measles, Rubella LOM left otitis media macro. macrocytic Mn. manganese LOP left occipital posterior macroscopic midnight LOS length of stay MAE major arrhythmic events MNeo or malignant neoplasm MNpl LOT left occiput anterior MAL malignant MOC maintenance of certification LP light perception MAP mean arterial pressure lumbar puncture max. maxillary mod moderate lpf low power field maximum mods multiple organ dysfunction syndrome LPN licensed practical nurse MBC maximum breathing capacity mol. wt. molecular weight LR labor room mcg. microgram MOM milk of magnesia lateral rectus MCH mean corpuscular hemoglobin mono. monocyte light reflex MCHC mean corpuscular hemoglobin LRQ lower right quadrant concentration MP metacarpophalangea metacarpophalangeal Ls. loose MCL midclavicular line MPA malpractice attorney LSA lateral sacrum anterior MCP metacarpophalangeal joint LSB left sternal border MCV mean corpuscular volume Mr. medial rectus mental retardation LSCS lower segment Cesarean MD muscular dystrophy mitral regurgitation section MDI metered dose inhaler MRA magnetic resonance LSO left salpingo-oophorectomy Mdnt. midnight angiography LSP left sacrum posterior MDS myelodysplastic syndrome MRCP magnetic resonance LST left sacrum transverse ME medical examiner cholangiopancreatography Lt. left middle ear MRI magnetic resonance imaging light MEC medical emergency clinic MRM modified radical mastectomy LTCS low transverse Cesarean MED minimum effective dose MRN magnetic resonance section Med. medicine neurography LUE left upper extremity MEN multiple endocrine neoplasia mRNA messenger RNA LUL left upper lobe mEq./l milliequivalents per liter MRSA Methicillin Resistant LUQ left upper quadrant MERRF myoclonic epilepsy with Staphylococcus Aureus LV left ventricle ragged red muscle fibers MRV magnetic resonance LVEDP left ventricular end diastolic MET metabolic equivalent venography pressure Mets. metastasis ms mitral stenosis LVF left ventricular failure MG myasthenia gravis MS morphine sulfate LVH left ventricular hypertrophy Mg. magnesium multiple sclerosis LWCT coagulation time mg. milligram Ms murmurs Lee-White Clotting Time mg.%; milligrams per 100 cc MSL midsternal line

©Copyright 2003, JD.MD.,Inc. Telephone: 800-225-JDMD • Email: [email protected] JD.MD provides you with medical and dental malpractice case evaluations performed by appropriate Board Certified Specialists. mss massage NPH normal pressure OGTT oral glucose tolerance test MSU midstream urine hydrocephalus OH occupational history MT metacarpophalangeal joint NPH insulin (Neutral overhang (dental restoration) Protamine Hagedorn/Zinc) mtDNA mitochondrial DNA OH(17-) 17 hydroxy steroid NPN nonprotein nitrogen (BUN and MVA motor vehicle accident or 17 OH creatinine) MVD microvascular decompression OHD organic heart disease NS Neurosurgery MVP mitral valve prolapse OHI oral hygiene instruction nonspecific MVR mitral valve replacement oint. ointment Ns. nerves MVV maximum voluntary OMS organic mental syndrome NSA no significant abnormality ventilation OOB out of bed NSAID non-steriodal anti- Op. operation inflammatory drug N OPC outpatient clinic NSD normal spontaneous delivery N&V nausea and vomiting OPD outpatient department NSR normal sinus rhythm N&W normal and well Ophth. Ophthalmology NST non-stress test n. nerve opt. best (Lat. optimus) NSVD normal spontaneous vaginal N.P. Neuropsychiatry OR open reduction delivery N.S. nervous system operating room NTG nitroglycerine N/A not applicable OR-IF or open reduction with internal NTP normal temperature and ORIF fixation N/T numbness & tingling pressure ORT operating room technician N2 nitrogen nullip never gave birth Ortho. Orthopaedic Surgery N2O nitrous oxide (anesthetic) NV next visit os bone (Lat. ossa) NA not available NVD nausea, vomiting, diarrhea mouth (Lat. oris) Na sodium NWB non-weight bearing opening NaCl sodium chloride NYD not yet diagnosed ot. ear NAD no abnormality detected OTC over-the-counter no apparent distress O (pharmaceuticals) NAP neutrophil alkaline o none Oto Otolaryngology phosphatase without OU both eyes NB newborn O oedema each eye (Lat. oculus uterqie) nb note well oral OV office visit NBM or nothing by mouth (Lat. nil per O&P ova and parasites (stool exam) OXPHOS oxidative phosphorylation n.p.o. oris) O. pint oz. ounce NBS normal bowel sounds O.D. right eye (Lat. oculus dexter) normal breath sounds O.L. left eye (Lat. oculus sinister) P NCT nerve conduction test O.M. otitis media P after NEC necrotising enterocolitis O.S. left eye phosphorus NED no evidence of disease O.T. occupational therapy pulse neg. negative old tuberculin p&a percussion and auscultation NER no evidence of recurrence O/D overdose P&N Psychiatry and Neurology NERD no evidence of recurrent O/E on examination p.c. after meals (Lat. post cenam) disease O2 oxygen P.M. afternoon (Lat. post meridiem) Neur. Neurology O2 cap. oxygen capacity post-mortem NGT nasogastric tube O2 sat. oxygen saturation p.o. or by mouth (Lat. per oris) NI no insurance OA osteoarthritis per/os NIC neonatal intensive care OB or Obstetrics p.o.d. postoperative day NICU neonatal intensive care unit OBG p.r. per rectum NIDDM non insulin-dependent OB/GYN Obstetrics and Gynecology p.r.m. according to circumstances diabetes mellitus, type II Obs observation p.r.n. as often as necessary (Lat. pro NIP no infection present OBS organic brain syndrome re nata) no inflammation present OC on call P.T. physical therapy NKA no known allergies oral contraceptive posterior tibial artery NM neuromuscular OCC. occasional pulse NMR nuclear magnetic resonance occipital p/c presenting complaint (scan) OCD Obsessive-Compulsive P2 pulmonic second heart sound noct. nocturnal Disorder PA physician's assistant NOS not otherwise specified OCP oral contraceptive pill P-A posteroanterior NP neuropsychiatric od once daily

PA view posterioranterior view on x- PEG pneumoencephalogram PND paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea ray PEN Penicillin post nasal drip PA(S)P pulmonary artery (systolic) per through or by pneu. pneumo pressure peri perineal pneumonia PABA para-aminobenzoic acid PERLA pupils equal and responding PNI peripheral nerve injury PAC premature atrial, auricular to light & accomodation PNS peripheral nervous system contraction PERRLA pupils equal, round, reactive PNX pneumothorax PaCO2 arterial carbon dioxide tension to light and accommodation PO2 oxygen pressure (or tension) pressure (normal) POC product of conception PACU post anesthesia care unit PET positron emission pof pillow on face PAF paroxysmal atrial fibrillation tomography POI post operative instructions palp. palpable PF push fluids polys polymorphonuclear palpate PFC persistent fetal circulation leukocytes palpated PFM porcelain fused to metal POMR problem oriented medical PaO2 alveolar oxygen pressure PFT pulmonary function test record Pap Papanicolaou test (pap smear) PG pseudogout poplit. popliteal PAP pulmonary artery pressure (chondrocalcinosis) pos. positive Para paraplegic PGF paternal grandfather post. posterior prior births pH hydrogen ion concentration POSTOP. postoperative paren. parenterally potential of hydrogen pot. or K potassium PARU post anesthesia recovery unit PH past history PP per protocol PAS p-aminosalicylic acid pulomnary hypertension pp post partum pulmonary artery systolic pharm pharmacy post prandial pressure PHN post-herpetic neuralgin PPBS post prandial blood sugar PAT paroxysm atrial tachycardia PHYS. physical PPD purified protein derivative (of pregnancy at term physiology tuberculin) Path. Pathology PI present illness PPF protein plasma fractional PAWP pulmonary artery wedge pulmonary insufficiency PPH post partum hemorrhage pressure PICA posterior inferior coronary primary pulmonary Pb lead artery hypertension PB peripheral blood PICC peripherially inserted central ppm parts per million PBC primary biliary cirrhosis catheter PPP peripheral pulses palpable PBI protein bound iodine PICU pulmonary intensive care unit PPPG post prandial plasma glucose PBPs Penicillin-binding Proteins PICVA percutaneous in situ coronary PPS plasma protein solution PCA patient controlled anesthesia venous arterialization ppt part per trillion pump PID pelvic inflammatory disease PR Proctology PCL posterior cruciate ligament PIH pregnancy-induced PRBC packed red blood cells PCO2 carbon dioxide concentration hypertension PRE progressive resistive exercise PCP pneumocystis carinii PIL peripheral intravenous line prem premature pneumonia PIP proximal interphalangeal primary care physician (joint) pre-op preoperative PCR polymerase chain reaction Pit. Pitocin prep. prepare for/as PCV packed cell volume (of blood) PKU phenylkentonuria PRICE protection, relative rest, ice, compression, elevation PD perinatal death Plac. placenta primip. first pregnancy peritoneal dialysis plts. platelets pro. time prothrombin time pupillary distance PM petit mal prod. productive PDA patent ductus arteriosus PM&R Physical Medicine and PDN private duty nurse Rehabilitation Prog. prognosis PDR Physician's Desk Reference PMD private medical doctor PROM passive range of motion premature rupture of pdr. powder PMH past medical history membranes PE pelvic examination PMH past medical history pron. pronation physical examination PMN polymorphonuclear pulmonary embolism pronator PMT premenstrual tension PEA pelvic examination under pros. prostate PN poorly nourished anesthesia prostatic practical nurse Ped. Pediatrics prosth. prosthesis PNC premature nodal contraction prot. protein PEEP positive end expiratory prenatal clinic pressure Protestant PEFR peek expiratory flow rate PrP prion protein

PRV polycythaemia rubra vera q.h. every hour RCU respiratory care unit PS Plastic Surgery q.i.d. four times a day RD reaction to degeneration psychotic q.i.w. four times a week respiratory disease pulmonary stenosis q.l. as much as desired respiratory distress PSA Posterior Superior Alveolar q.n.s. or quantity not sufficient RDS respiratory distress syndrome (oral injection site) QNS RE reconditioning exercise prostate-specific antigen q.o.d. every other day rect. rectal PSH past surgical history q.o.n. every other night rectally psi pounds per square inch rectum q.p. as much as you please PSMA progressive spinal muscular rectus muscle q.q. each atrophy reg. regular every (Lat. quaque) PSS progressive systemic sclerosis rehab. rehabilitation q.q.h. or every four hours (Lat. quaque PSVT paroxysmal supraventricular qqh or quarta hora) resp. respirations tachycardia q4H respiratory Psych. Psychiatry q.s. quantity sufficient RF rheumatic fever rheumatoid factor PT physical therapy q.v. as much as you wish prothrombin time RFA right frontoanterior q.w. every week pt. patient RFP right frontoposterior q2H every two hours PTA percutaneous, transluminal RFT right frontotransverse qhs once in the evening (drug angioplasty dosing) Rh rhesus blood factor prior to admission/arrival qn every night (Lat. quaque nox) RH right hyperphoria PTB patellar tendon bearing qt. quart RHD rheumatic heart disease PTC percutaneous transhepatic, qts. drops RHF right heart failure cholangiography quad. quadriplegic RHT right hypertrophia PTCA percutaneous transluminal RIH right inguinal hernia coronary, angioplasty quant. quantitative RLA Rancho Los Amigo Scale (balloon angioplasty) quantity RLE right lower extremity PTH parathyroid hormone R RLF retrolental fibroplasia PTT partial thromboplastin time RtoL&A react to light and RLL right lower lobe (lung) PTTK partial thromboplastin time accommodation with kaolin RLQ right lower quadrant r. rectal (abdomen) PTX pneumothorax rectal temperature RLS Restless Leg Syndrome PU pregnancy urine right RMA right mentoanterior PUD peptic ulcer disease roentgen RML right mediolateral PUO pyrexia of unknown origin x-ray right middle lobe (lung) PUPPP pruritic urticarial papules & R. rub RMP right mentoposterior plaques of pregnancy r.a.m. rapid alternating movements RMSF Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever PUVA psoralen ultraviolet A R.A.S. right arm sitting RMT right mentotransverse PV per vaginam R.S.V. respiratory syncytial virus peripheral vascular RNA ribonucleic acid Ra radium plasma volume RO or R/O rule out RA refractory anemia PV bleed per vagina bleed ROA right occipital anterior rheumatoid arthritis PVASI pelvic vascular injury right atrium ROM range of motion (joint) right otitis media PVC premature ventricular rad radiation absorbed dose rupture of membranes contraction right axis deviation ROP right occipital posterior PVD peripheral vascular disease rad. radial ROS review of systems PVL postoperative visual loss RADS reactive airays dysfunction ROT right occipital transverse PVR Proliferative Vitreal syndrome Retinopathy RAI radioactive iodine RP retrograde pyelogram pulmonary vascular resistance RAP recurrent abdominal pain RQ respiratory quotient PVT previous trouble RR recovery room RAST radio-allergosorbent test PWB% partial weight bearing with respiratory rate RAtx radiation therapy percent RRE or round, regular, and equal RBBB right bundle branch block Px physical examination RR&E RBC red blood cell rRNA ribosomal RNA red blood count Q RRP radical retropubic RCA right coronary artery q each/every (Lat. quaque) prostatectomy RCS reticulum cell sarcoma q.d. once a day RRR Regular Rate & Rhythm RCT root canal therapy every day (Lat. quaque in die)

RSA right sacrum anterior (fetal SCC sickle cell crisis sod. sodium position) SCD sudden cardiac death SOL space occupying lesion RSD reflex sympathetic dystrophy schiz schizophrenia Sol. solution RSO right salpingo-oophorectomy SCID severe combined sono. sonogram RSP right sacrum posterior (fetal immunodeficiency disease sp&H speech and hearing position) SCU special care unit sp. spinal RSR regular sinus rhythm SDH subdural hematoma spine RST right sacrum transverse (fetal sec second sp.cd. spinal cord position) sem. ves seminal vesicles sp.fl. spinal fluid RT radiation therapy Sens. sensation sp.gr specific gravity respiratory therapy sensory spec. specimen Rt. right sep. separated spg. sponge RTA renal tubular acidosis Sept. AB septic abortion spin. spinal road traffic accident Serol. serological test spine RTC return to clinic Serol. serology spont. spontaneous RUC regular uterine contraction SGA small for gestational age SR sedimentation rate RUE right upper extremity SGOT serum glutamic oxalacetic stimulus response RUL right upper lobe (lung) transaminase superior rectus muscle RUQ right upper quadrant SH serum hepatitis system review (abdomen) social history SROM spontaneous rupture of RV residual volume (lung SI sacroiliac joint membranes capacity) stroke index SS social service RVF right ventricular failure SIADH Syndrome of Inappropriate SSC stainless steel crown RVH right ventricular hypertrophy Antidiuretic Hormone SSE soap suds enema Rx prescription Secretion SSS sick sinus syndrome therapy sib. sibling st stage (of disease) SICU surgical intensive care unit S st. stomach SIDS sudden infant death Staph staphylococcus S sensation syndrome stat. immediately sensitive SIJ sacroiliac joint STD sexually transmitted disease serum SIRS systemic inflammatory s without (Lat. sans) stom or stomach response syndrome st. S&RP scaling and root planning skel. skeletal strep. streptococcus S&A sugar and acetone SL under the tongue (Lat. sub subcut. subcutaneous s.c. subcutaneous lingua) subling. sublingual s.gl. without correction (sans sl or s.l. in a broad sense (Lat. sensu sulf. sulfate glasses) lato) sup. superior S.O.A.P. subjective, objective Sl. slightly supin. supination assessment plan SLA left sacroanterior (fetal supp suppository S.O.S. repeat once if urgent position) (Lat. sacrolaeva S.T.S. serological test for syphilis anterior) surg. surgery surgical S/B seen by SLE systemic lupus erythematosus SVC superior vena cava S/E systemic enquiry SLP left sacroposterior (fetal SVD spontaneous vaginaldelivery S/P status post (previous position) (Lat. sacrolaeva condition) posterior) SVR systemic vascular resistance Sa. Saline SLR straight leg raising SVT supra ventricular tachycardia SACD subacute combined SLT left sacrotransverse (fetal SWD short wave diathermy degeneration position) (Lat. sacrolaeva Sx symptoms SAH systemic arterial hypertension transversa) sys. system SaO2 arterial oxygen saturation sm small syst. systolic SB stillborn SMA-14 routine admission chemistry SBE subacute bacterial SNS sympathetic nervous system T endocarditis SO superior oblique T temperature SBFT small bowel follow through (x- SO4 sulfate thoracic ray) SOA swelling of ankles TofF tetralogy of Fallot SBO small bowel obstruction SOB shortness of breath T&A tonsillectomy and SC sickle cell SOB(OE) shortness of breath (on adenoidectomy tonsils and adenoids SCA subclavian artery exercise) T&C type and crossmatch

T, OD tension, right eye (Lat. oculus TORCH toxoplamosis, others UL upper lid dexter) (titer) (hepatitis, beta strep, flu, uln ulnar T.A.T. tetanus antitoxin mumps, etc.) rubella, ULQ upper left quadrant cytomegalovirus (CMV), T.F. tuning fork umb. navel/umbilical cord (Lat. herpes virus II t.i.d. three times a day umbilicus) TOS thoracic outlet syndrome t.i.w. three times per week ung. ointment TP term pregnancy T.M. ear drum (Lat. tympanum unilat. unilateral TPA thrombo proteolytic activity membrani) UOP urine output TPHA treponema pallidum T.R. Therapeutic recreation Ur. urine haemagglutination assay T3 triodothyronine URD upper respiratory disease TPN total parenteral nutrition T4 total serum thyroxine URI upper respiratory infection TPR temperature, pulse, TA tendon Achilles Urol. Urology respiration TAB therapeutic abortion URQ upper right quadrant tr trace tab. tablet URTI upper respiratory tract trach tracheostomy TAH total abdominal hysterectomy infection TRH thyroid releasing hormone TB tuberculosis USA. unstable angina tRNA transfer RNA TBI total body irradiation USI urinary stress incontinence TS tricuspid stenosis traumatic brain injury USN ultrasonic nebulizer TSH thyroid stimulating hormone TBLC term birth living child USP. United States Pharmacy tsp. teaspoon tbsp. tablespoon USPHA United States Public Health TSS toxic shock syndrome TCDB turn, cough, deep breath Administration TTI total thromboplastin index TCI to come in ut. uterine TTO to take outs (discharge drugs) tds three times daily uterus TTP thrombotic TEE transesophageal UTI urinary tract infection thrombocytopenia purpura echocardiography UVL ultraviolet light T-Tube cholangiogram temp temperature TUNA transurethral needle ablation TENS transient electric nerve V (prostatic) stimulation V vein TUR transurethral resection TESD total end systolic diameter V&T volume and tension (pulse) TURB transurethral resection of the TFT thyroid function test V.I. vaginal irrigation bladder TGA transposition great vessels v.i.r. vascular interventional TURP transurethral resection of the THERAP. therapeutic radiology prostate THERAP. therapy V.R. right vision TV tidal volume thor. thoracic ventilation rate TVH total vaginal hysterectomy thorax vocal resonance TVR tricuspid valve replacement THR total hip replacement/revision VA visual acuity Tx traction TI tricuspid insufficiency vag vagina treatment vaginal TIA transient ischemic attack transient ischemic shock VC or vital capacity U vit.cap. TIBC total iron binding capacity U. unit VCS vasoconstrictor substance TIP terminal interphalangeal U/A urinalysis (joint) VCU voiding cystourethrogram U/E urea and electrolytes TIUP term intrauterine pregnancy VD venereal disease u/o under observation for TJ triceps jerk (reflex) Vd void urine output VDRL venereal disease research TKR total knee u/s or US ultrasound replacement/revision laboratory (syphilis test) UC ulcerative colitis TLC tender loving care vent. ventilator uterine contractions total lung capacity vert. vertical UCD usual childhood diseases triple lumen catheter VF ventricular fibrillation UCG urinary chorionic TMJ temporomandibular joint (Lat. visual fields gonadotropin temporalist mandibulae VG vein graft UCHD usual childhood diseases junction) VHD valvular heart disease UE upper extremity (Lat. TNF tumor necrosis factor VI volume index extremitas) TNI total nodal irradiation Via by way of UG upward gaze TNM tumor, nodes, and metastases VIPS voluntary interruption of UGI upper gastrointestinal TO telephone order pregnancy and sterilization upper gastrointestinal series to AA to affected areas service (x-ray) TOA tubo-ovarian abscess vit. vitamin

VLDL very low density lipoproteins w/c or wheelchair x/7 number of days VM vestibular membrane wh.ch. X-match cross-match VN visiting nurse w/n within XT exotrophia distance VO verbal order W/R ward round XY male sex chromosome VOD vision right eye w/u workup vol volume Wass. Wasserman Y VOS vision left eye WB whole blood y.o. years old VP venous pressure WBC white blood count yrs. years venticulo-peritoneal WBC or white blood cells VPC ventricular premature w.b.c. Z contraction WBT weight bearing to tolerance ZDV Zidovudine VQ scan ventilation-perfusion scan WDWN well developed, well zeep zero end-expiratory pressure VS vesicular sound nourished zif zero insertion force volumetric solution WE wide excision zift Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer VS or V.S. vital signs WF white female zig zoster immune globulin VSA vital signs absent wk week zip zoster-immune plasma VSD ventricular septal defect WM white male ZOE zinc oxide eugenol VSS vital signs stable WN well nourished zsr zeta sedimentation rate VT or V ventricular tachycardia WNL within normal limits Tach WNV West Nile Virus VTX vertex WP whirlpool VWF von Willebrand factor WPW Wolff-Parkinson-White Vx. vertex presentation wt. weight W X W white X exophoria distance widowed x times W/A while awake x/12 number of months x/52 number of weeks