BIDMC APPROVED ABBREVIATION LIST
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General Abbreviations
Symbols
Anesthesia
Nutrition Services
Psychiatry
Radiation Oncology
Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory
ā
Al
A2
AAA
AAE
AAL
AAROM
Ab
A/B
ABC
ABCDE
abd
ABE
ABG
ABLB
abn
ABO
ABP
ABW
ABx
A1C
AC
a.c.
A/C
ACA
ACBE
ACE
ACL
ACP
ACS
ACT
ACTA
ACTH
ACU
ACV
ADA
ADD
ADE
ADH
ADHD
ADL
ad lib
adm
ADR
AE
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Abbreviation Color Key:
Black = Previously established
Red = Recently confimed
Blue = Unique to BIDMC
before
aortic first sound
aortic second sound
abdominal aortic aneurysm
active assistance excercise
anterior axillary line
active assistive range of motion
antibody TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
apnea & bradycardia
airway, breathing and circulation
asymmetry, border irregularity, color variation, diameter, evolution (Dermatology)
abdomen, abdominal
acute bacterial endocarditis
arterial blood gas
alternate binaural loudness balance (test)
abnormality(ies)
blood group system (type)
arterial blood pressure
actual body weight
antibiotics
glycosylated hemoglobin A1C
acromioclavicular
before meals
anterior chamber of the eye
anterior cerebral artery
air contrast barium enema
antigrade colonic enema
anterior cruciate ligament (knee)
acid phosphatase
acute coronary syndrome
activated clotting time
automated computerized transverse axial tomography
adrenal corticotropic hormone
Ambulatory Care Unit
assist control ventilation
American Diabetes Association
Attention-Deficit Disorder
adverse drug event
antidiuretic hormone
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
activities of daily living
as desired
admission
adverse drug reaction
above elbow (amputation)
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AEB
AED
AER
AFB
AF/FL
AFI
A fib
AFM
AFO
AFP
Ag
A/G
AGA
AGN
AHG
AHHD
AHI
AI
AICD
AID
AIDS
AIH
AIN
AIVR
AJ
AK
A/K
AKA
ALB
A-line
ALK
Alk-Phos
ALL
ALMI
ALS
ALT
a.m.
AMA
amb
AMI
AML
AMML
amp
amp
amnio
amt
AMY
ANA
ANC
anes
ANF
angio
ANLL
ANS
ant
ante
anti-HBc
anti-HBs
anti-T. cruzi
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as evidenced by
automated external defibrillator
auditory (acoustic) evoked response
acid fast bacilli
atrial fibrillation / flutter
aminotic fluid index
atrial fibrillation
active fetal movement
ankle fixation orthotic
alpha fetoprotein
antigen
albumin to globulin ratio
appropriate for gestational age
acute glomerulonephritis
antihemophilic globulin
arteriosclerotic hypertensive heart disease
apnea-hypopnea index
aortic insufficiency
automatic implantable cardioverter/defibrillator
artificial insemination by donor
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
artificial insemination by husband
anterior interosseous nerve
accelerated idioventricular rhythm
ankle jerk
actinic keratosis
above the knee
above the knee amputation
albumin TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
arterial catheter
alkaline
alkaline phosphatase TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
acute lymphocytic leukemia
anterolateral myocardial infarction (location)
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
alanine transaminase (serum glutamate pyruvate) TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
morning
against medical advice
ambulate, ambulatory, ambulation See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
acute myocardial infarction
acute myelogenous leukemia
acute myelomonocytic leukemia
ampul
amplitude (unique to ventilator - High Frequency Ossicilator [HFO] Neonatology specific
amniocentesis
amount
amylase
antinuclear antibody TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
absolute neutrophil count
anesthesia
antinuclear factor
angiogram
acute nonlymphoblastic leukemia
autonomic nervous system
anterior See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
before
antibody to Hepatitis B core antigen
antibody to Hepatitis B surface antigen
antibody to Trypanosoma cruzi
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A/O
AOD
AODM
AOM
AP
A&P
APB
APD
APD
APG
APGAR
APL
AP&L
appt.
aPPT
APPY
APR
AQ
AR
A-R
ARBF
ARC
ARDS
ARDSnet
ARF
ARM
ARMD
AROM
ARROM
ART
AS
ASA
ASCVD
ASD
ASHD
ASIS
ASMI
ASO
ASPVD
AST
astig
as tol
AT
ATFL
ATN
ATNB
ATP
ATPS
ATV
aud
aud comp
aus
AV
AVB
1° AVB
AVF
AVM
avoc
AVR
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alert and oriented
arterial occlusive disease
adult onset diabetes mellitus
acute otitis media
anteroposterior (x-ray)
assessment and plans
abductor pollicus brevis
afferent pupillary defect
anteroposterior diameter
Affiliated Physicians, Inc.
appearance, pulse, grimace, activity and respiration
abductor pollicis longus
anteroposterior and lateral
appointment
activated partial thromboplastin time
appendectomy
abdominal perineal resection
accomplishment quotient See also Psychiatry list on page 30
aortic regurgitation
apical radial (pulses)
awaiting return of bowel function
AIDS related complex
adult respiratory distress syndrome
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Network
acute renal failure
artificial rupture of membranes
age related macular degeneration
active range of motion See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
active resistive range of motion
arterial
aortic stenosis
American Society of Anesthesiologists
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
atrial septal defect
arteriosclerotic heart disease
anterior superior iliac spine
anteroseptal myocardial infarction (location)
antistreptolysin-O titer
arteriosclerotic peripheral vascular disease
aspartate transaminase TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
astigmatism
as tolerated
atrial tachycardia
anterior talofibular ligament
acute tubular necrosis
auriculo temporal nerve block See also Anesthesia list on page 29
adenosine triphosphate
ambient temperature / pressure, saturated w/ water vapor See also Respiratory list on page 33
all-terrain vehicle
auditory
auditory comprehension
auscultation
arterio-venous (or) arterioventricular
atrioventricular block
first degree atrioventricular block
arteriovenous fistula
arteriovenous malformation
avocation
aortic valve replacement
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AVS
AVSS
A&W
ax
axB
A-Z test
B
Ba
Bab
bact
BAERs
bal
band
baso
BaS
BBB
BBBB
BBS
BC
B&C
BC/BS
BCC
BCE
BCM
BCP
BE
BEAM
BEE
BEI
BF
bHCG
BIBA
b.i.d.
BIDMC
BIDPO
bil
BiPAP
BiPD
BJ
BJM
BK
BKA
bl cult
BM
BMH
BMI
BMJ
BMR
BMT
BNP
BOM
BOS
BP
BPC
BPD
BPH
BPM
BPP
BPV
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artiovenous shunt
afebrile, vital signs stable
alive and well
axillary
axillary block
Aschheim-Zondek test (pregnancy test)
black
barium TO BE USED FOR ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY
Babinski
bacteria
brainstem auditory evoked responses
balance
band neutrpohil (stab)
basophil
barium swallow
bundle branch block
bilateral bundle branch block
bilateral breath sounds
bone conduction
bed and chair
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
basal cell carcinoma
basal cell epithelioma
birth control method
birth control pills
below elbow
brain electrical activity mapping See also Psychiatry list on page 30
basal energy expenditure
butonal extractable iodine
breast feeding
beta human chorionic gonadotropin (pregnancy test)
brought in by ambulance
twice a day
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Beth Israel Deaconess Physicians Organization
bilateral
bilevel positive airway pressure
biparietal diameter
biceps jerk
bones, joints, muscles
below the knee
below the knee amputation
blood culture
bowel movement
bone marrow harvest
body mass index
bones, muscles, joints
basal metabolic rate
bone marrow transplant
brain natriuretic peptide
bilateral otitis media
base of support See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
blood pressure VITAL SIGN
bronchoprovocation
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
benign prostatic hypertrophy
beats per minute
biophysical profile
benign positional vertigo
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BIDMC APPROVED ABBREVIATION LIST
brady
BRAO
BRB
BRBPR
BRP
BS
BSA
BSE
BSER
BSO
BSOM
BSW
BT
BTL
BTPS
BUE
BUN
BVO
BW
Bx
C
C1-C7
Ca
CABG
CAD
CAH
cal
CALGB
Calc LDL
cal ct
CAO
CaO2
CAP
CAPD
CAT
cath
C&B
CBC
CBD
CBDE
CBI
CBS
CC
CCE
CCO
CCR
CCRN
CCS
CCU
CD
C/D
CDB
CD&I
C Dif
CEA
CEA
CESI
CF
CFL
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bradycardia
branch retinal artery occlusion
bright red blood
bright red bleeding per rectum
bathroom privileges
blood sugar
body surface area
breast self examination
brainstem evoked response
bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
bilateral serous otitis media
Bachelor of Social Work
bleeding time
bilateral tubal ligation
body temperature pressure saturated See also Respiratory list on page 33
both upper extremities
blood urea nitrogen TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
branch vein occlusion
birth weight
biopsy
Celsius UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - TEMPERATURE
cervical vertebrae 1 through 7
calcium TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST or ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY
coronary artery bypass graft
coronary artery disease
chronic active hepatitis
calorie UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - ENERGY
Cancer and Leukemia Group B
calculated low density lipoprotein TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
calorie count
chronic airway obstruction
arterial oxygen content See also Respiratory list on page 33
community-acquired pneumonia
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Children's ApperceptionTest See also Psychiatry list on page 30
catheter, catheterization
chair and bed
complete blood count
common bile duct
common bile duct exploration
continous bladder irrigation
chronic brain syndrome
with correction (with glasses)
Optometry reference only
cyanosis, clubbing, edema
continuous cardiac output
counter clockwise rotation
Certified Critical Care Registerd Nurse
Certified Coding Specialist
Coronary Care Unit
closed drainage
cup to disc ratio
cough, and deep breath
clean, dry, and intact See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 321
Clostridium difficile
carcinoembryonic antigen
carotid endarterectomy
cervical epidural steroid injection See also Anesthesia list on page 29
cystic fibrosis
calcaneofibular ligament
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BIDMC APPROVED ABBREVIATION LIST
CFS
CFT
CG
CGL
cGy
CHB
CHD
chemo
CHF
CHL
CHO
chol
chr
CI
CIN
CINA
CIWA
CK
CK-MB
CKD
Cl
CLIA
CLL
cl liq
cm
cm2
CMC
CME
CMG
CML
CMO
CMP
CMR
CMS
CMV
CN
CN1....CN12
CNM
CNS
C.N.S.C.
C.N.S.D.
CO
CO
C/O
CO2
COAD
cog test
COHb
COLD
COM
conc
conj
cont
contu
COPD
CP
CPAP
CPB
CPIP
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chronic fatigue syndrome
complement fixation test
contact guarding See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
chronic granulocytic leukemia
centigray See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
complete heart block
congenital heart disease
chemotherapy
congestive heart failure
conductive hearing loss
carbohydrate
cholesterol
chronic
cardiac index
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Clinical Institute Narcotic Assessment Scale for Withdrawal Symptoms
Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol
creatine kinase
creatine kinase MB fraction (primarily in cardiac muscle)
chronic kidney disease
chloride TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST or ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
clear liquid
centimeter UNIT OF MEASUREMENT – LENGTH
square centimeter UNIT OF MEASUREMENT – LENGTH
carpal metacarpal
cystoid macular edema
cystometrogram
chronic myeloid leukemia
comfort measures only
cardiomyopathy See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
cardiovascular magnetic resonance
circulation, motor, sensation
cytomegalovirus
cranial nerve See also Psychiatry list on page 30
cranial nerves 1 through 12
Certified Nurse Midwife
central nervous system
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
cardiac output
carbon monoxide
complained/complaint of, complaints
carbon dioxide TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
chronic obstructive airway disease
cognitive testing See also Psychiatry list on page 30
carboxyhemoglobin
chronic obstructive lung disease
chronic otitis media
concentrate
conjunctiva
continuous
contusion
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cerebral palsy
continuous positive airway pressure
cardiopulmonary bypass
chronic pulmonary insufficiency of prematurity
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CPK
CPK-MB
CPM
CPM
CPNP
CPPV
CPR
CPS
CPT
CPX
CR
Cr
CRAO
CRBBB
CrCl
CREF
CREST
CRF
cric
CRL
CRNA
CRP
CRRT
CRTT
CRVO
C&S
C-section
CSE
CSF
CSLTM
CSM
CSM
CSOM
C-spine
CSRU
CTA
cTnl
CTR
CTS
CT scan
CT surgery
CTV
CV
CVA
CVC
CVD
CVF
CVICU
CVL
CVO
CvO2
CVP
CVS
CVVH
C/W
CWR
CX
CXR
cyl
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creatine phosphokinase
creatine phosphokinase of muscle band
continuous passive motion
counts per minute
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
continuous positive pressure ventilation
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
counts per second
chest physiotherapy
choroid plexus
complete remission
creatinine TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
central retinal artery occlusion
complete right bundle branch block
creatinine clearance
closed reduction, external fixation
calcinosis, Raynaud’s disease, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, telangiectasia
chronic renal failure
cricothyroidotomy / cricothyrotomy
crown rump length
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
C-reactive protein
continuous renal replacement therapy
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
central retinal vein occlusion
culture and sensitivity
cesarean section
combined spinal / epidural See also Anesthesia list on page 29
cerebrospinal fluid
KayPENTAX Computerized Speech Lab See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
carotid sinus massage
circulation, sensation, movement
chronic serous otitis media
cervical spine
Cardiac Surgical Recovery Unit
clear to auscultation See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
cardiac troponin I
carpal tunnel release
carpal tunnel syndrome
computerized tomography scan
cardiothoracic surgery
clinical target volume See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
cardiovascular
cerebrovascular accident
central venous catheter
cardiovascular disease
central visual field
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
central venous line
central vein occlusion
mixed venous oxygen content See also Respiratory list on page 33
central venous pressure
clean voided specimen
continuous venovenous hemofiltration
consistent with
clockwise rotation
cervix
chest x-ray
cylinder
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cysto
DA
DAPT
DAT
dB
DB&C
D bili
D&C
DCCV
D&E
DEA#
derm
DF
DFE
D fib
DHL
DI
DIC
diff
DIP
disch
DJD
DKA
dL
DLCO sb
DM
dmax
DME
DNA
DNI
DNR
DO
D.O.
DOA
DOB
DOE
DOL
DPH
DP
DPL
DPP
DPT
DR
DRG
DRR
DSA
DSD
DSG
DSM
DSS
DST
DT
DTR
DTV
DU
DUB
DUVC
DVA
DVT
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cystoscopy
degenerative arthritis
Draw-A-Person Test See also Psychiatry list on page 30
diet as tolerated
decibel UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - ACOUSTIC
deep breathing and coughing See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
direct bilirubin TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
dilatation and curettage
direct current cardioversion
dilation and evacuation
Drug Enforcement Administration number (physician’s federal narcotic number)
dermatology
dorsiflexion See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
dilated fundus examination
defibrillation
diffuse hystocytic lymphoma
diabetes insipidus
disseminated intravascular coagulation
differential white cell count
distal interphalangeal (joints)
discharge
degenerative joint disease
diabetic ketoacidosis
deciliter
diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide, single breath See also Respiratory list on page 33
diabetes mellitus
depth of maximum dose See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
durable medical equipment See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
deoxyribonucleic acid
do not intubate
do not resuscitate
diet order
Doctor of Osteopathy
dead on arrival
date of birth
dyspnea on exertion
day of life
Department of Public Health
dorsalis pedis (pulse)
diagnostic peritoneal lavage
duration of positive pressure
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (immunization)
diabetic retinopathy
diagnostic related group
digitally reconstructed radiograph See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
digital subtraction angiography
dry sterile dressing
dressing
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders See also Psychiatry list on page 30
Department of Social Services
dexamethasone suppression test See also Psychiatry list on page 30
delirium tremens
deep tendon reflexes
due to void
duodenal ulcer
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
double lumen umbilical venous catheter (NICU) See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
distance visual acuity
deep vein thrombosis
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DVT Px
Dx
EAC
EBL
EBV
ECA
ECC
ECCE
ECF
ECG
echo
ECMO
ECOG
ECT
ED
ED&C
EDD
EEG
EENT
EEP
EF
EFM
EFW
e. g.
EGA
EGD
EIP
ELF
EM
EMC
EMD
EMG
EMS
ENG
ENT
EOB
EOM
EOMI
eos
EPAP
EPB
EP dept
epi
epis
epith
EPL
EPS
ERA
ERCP
ERE
ERF
ERG
ERV
ESI
ESR
ESRD
est
ESU
ESWL
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deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis
diagnosis
external auditory canal
estimated blood loss
Epstein-Barr virus
external carotid artery
endocervical curettage
extracapsular cataract extraction
extended care facility
electrocardiogram
echocardiogram
extracorporeal circulation membrane oxygenation
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
electroconvulsive therapy
Emergency Department
electrodessication and curettage
estimated date of delivery
electroencephalogram
eyes, ears, nose and throat
end expiratory pressure
ejection fraction
external fetal monitor
estimated fetal weight
for example
estimated gestational age
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Early Intervention Program
elective low forceps
electron microscopy
endometrial curettage
electromechanical dissociation
electromyograph
electronic muscle stimulation
electronystagmogram
ears, nose, throat
edge of bed See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
extraocular movement
extraocular muscles intact
eosinophil
expiratory airway pressure See also Respiratory list on page 33
extensor pollicis brevis
Electrophysiology Department
epinephrine
episiotomy
epithelial
extensor pollicis longus
electrophysiologic study
estrogen receptor assay
endoscopic retrograde choliangiopancreatography
external rotation in extension
external rotation in flexion
electroretinogram
expiratory reserve capacity See also Respiratory list on page 33
epidural steroid injection See also Anesthesia list on page 29
erythrocyte sedimentation rate TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
end-stage renal disease
estimated
Electrosurgical Unit
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
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ET
EtCO2
ETT
ETT
EtOH
EUA
EUS
eval
ex
exp
ext
F
FA
FAST
FB
FBS
FCE
FDA
Fe
F/E
fem
fem-pop
FEN
FEV
FEV1
FEV3
FFA
FFP
FHPA
FHR
FHx
fib
fib
FiO2
FeCO2
FeO2
FL
flex sig
FNF
FOB
FOS
FQ
FRC
FROM
FS
FSBG
FSD
FSH
FTN
FTT
F/U
FUO
FVC
FWB
Fx
g
GA
GATB
GB
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eustachian tube
end tidal carbon dioxide
endotracheal tube
exercise tolerance test
alcohol
exam under anesthesia
endoscopic ultrasonography
evaluation
excision
expired
extension
fahrenheit UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - TEMPERATURE
fatty acid
focused assessment by sonography in trauma
foreign body
fasting blood sugar
functional capacity evaluation
Food and Drug Administration
iron TO BE USED FOR ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY
flexion/extension See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
femoral
femoral popliteal (bypass)
fluid, electrolytes, nutrition
forced expiratory volume
forced expiratory volume in 1 second
forced expiratory volume in 3 seconds
free fatty acid
fresh frozen plasma
functional health pattern assessment
fetal heart rate VITAL SIGN
family history
fibrillation
fibula
fraction of inspired oxygen See also Respiratory list on page 33
fraction of expired carbon dioxide See also Respiratory list on page 33
fraction of expired oxygen See also Respiratory list on page 33
femoral / femur length
flexible sigmoidoscopy
finger-nose-finger (neurological test)
father of baby
force of stream (Urology)
frequency
functional residual capacity See also Respiratory list on page 33
full range of motion
frozen section
fingerstick blood glucose
focal skin distance See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
follicle stimulating hormone
finger to nose
failure to thrive
follow up
fever of unknown origin
forced vital capacity
full weight bearing
fracture
gram
gestational age
General Aptitude Test Battery See also Psychiatry list on page 30
gallbladder
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GBS
GC
GCS
Gd
GDM
GERD
GETA
GFR
GG
GH
GI
GIFT
GL
gluc
GM +
GM gm %
GnRH
GONB
gonio
GOO
GSW
G-tube
GTT
GTV
GU
GYN
H
HA
HAAb
HAL
HAP
HASCVD
HBcAg
HBeAb
HBIG
HBP
HBcAb
HBsAg
HBV
HC
HCA
HCAb
hCG
HCO3
Hct
HCV
HCVD
HD
HD
HDL
HDR
HEENT
HeliOx
Hem/Onc
HEP
HF
HFNC
HFOV
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gallbladder series
gonococci (gonorrhea)
Glasgow Coma Scale
gadolinium TO BE USED FOR ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY
gestational diabetes mellitus
gastroesophageal reflux disease
general endotracheal anesthesia
glomerular filtration rate
gamma globulin TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
growth hormone
gastrointestinal
gamete intrafallopian transfer
glaucoma
glucose TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
gram positive
gram negative
grams per hundred milliliters
gonadotropin releasing hormone
greater occipital nerve block See also Anesthesia list on page 29
gonioscopy
gastric outlet obstruction See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
gun shot wound
gastrostomy tube
glucose tolerance test
gross tumor volume See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
genitourinary
gynecology
hydrogen TO BE USED FOR ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY
headache
Hepatitis A antibody TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
hyperalimentation
hospital-acquired pneumonia
hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Hepatitis B core antigen
Hepatitis Be antibody (antigen)
Hepatitis B immune globulin
high blood pressure
Hepatitis B core antibody TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
Hepatitis B surface antigen TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
Hepatitis B virus
head circumference
Healthcare Associates
Hepatitis C antibody TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
human chorionic gonadotropin
bicarbonate
hematocrit
Hepatitis C virus
hypertensive cardiovascular disease
hemodialysis
hospital day
high density lipoprotein TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
hemodynamic response See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
head, ears, eyes, nose, throat
helium and oxygen mix
Hematology/Oncology
home exercise program See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
high frequency
high flow nasal cannula
high frequency oscillatory ventilation
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Hg
Hgb
HH
H&H
HHA
HHC
HHD
HHN
5-HIAA
HIV
HL
HLA
HMD
HMF
HMFP
HNP
H2O
HO
H/O
HOB
HOH
hosp
H&P
HPF
HPI
hr
HR
HSV
ht
HTLV III
HTN
HTO
HTS
HVD
HVMA
Hx
hypo
hyst
Hz
IABP
IADHS
IADL
IASD
IBC
IBCLC
IBD
I bili
IBS
IBW
IC
ICA
ICCE
ICD
ICD-9
ICF
ICP
ICS
ICU
I&D
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mercury
hemoglobin
hiatal hernia
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Home Health Aid
home health care
hypertensive heart disease
hand held nebulizer
5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
human immunodeficiency virus
heparin lock
human leukocyte antigen
hyaline membrane disease
human milk fortifier
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians
herniated nucleus pulposus
water
House Officer
history of
head of bed See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
hard of hearing
hospitalization
history and physical
high power field
history of present illness
hour
heart rate VITAL SIGN
herpes simplex virus
height
human T-cell lymphotrophic virus type III
hypertension
high tibial osteotomy
heel to shin
hypertensive vascular disease
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
history
hypodermic injection
hysterectomy
hertz frequency UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - FREQUENCY
intra-aortic balloon pump
inappropriate antidiuretic hormone syndrome
instrumental activities of daily living See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
interatrial septal defect
iron binding capacity
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
inflammatory bowel disease
indirect bilirubin
irritable bowel syndrome
ideal body weight See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
inspiratory capacity See also Respiratory list on page 33
internal carotid artery
intracapsular cataract extraction
implantable cardioverter-debifrillator
International Statistical Classification of Diseases, 9th revision
intracellular fluid
intracranial pressure
intercostal space
Intensive Care Unit
incision and drainage
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ID
IDDM
I/E ratio
IFUP
Ig
IgA
IgE
IgG
IgM
IGRT
IHSS
ILA
ILBBB
ILMI
IM
IMA
IME
IMI
imp
IMRT
IMV
in
inf
ing
ingred
inj
INO
INR
int
int-rot
intub
inver
IO
I&O
IOFB
IOL
IOP
IPAP
IPPB
IQ
IR
IRBBB
IRE
IRF
irreg
IRV
IS
ITP
IUC
IUD
IUFD
IUGR
IUP
IUPC
IV
IVC
IVCD
IVD
IVDA
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identification
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
inspiratory to expiratory time ratio
Infant Follow-up Program
immunoglobulin
immunoglobulin A
immonoglobulin E
immunoglobulin G
immunoglobulin M TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
image guided radiation therapy See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
inferior lateral angle
incomplete left bundle branch block
inferolateral myocardial infarct
intramuscular
inferior mesenteric artery
independent medical exam
inferior myocardial infarction (location)
impression
intensity modulated radiation therapy See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
intermittent mandatory ventilation
inches UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - LENGTH
inferior
inguinal
ingredient(s) See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
injection
inhaled nitric oxide
international normalized ratio
internal
internal rotation
intubation
inversion
inferior oblique
intake and output
intraocular foreign body
intraocular lens
intraocular pressure
inspiratory positive airway pressure See also Respiratory list on page 33
intermittent positive pressure breathing
intelligence quotient
Interventional Radiology
incomplete right bundle branch block
internal rotation in extension
internal rotation in flexion
irregular
inspiratory reserve volume See also Respiratory list on page 33
incentive spirometer
idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
intrauterine catheter (indwelling)
intrauterine device
intrauterine fetal demise
intrauterine growth restriction
intrauterine pregnancy
intrauterine pressure catheter
intravenous
inferior vena cava
interventricular conduction delay/defect
intravenous drip
intravenous drug abuse
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IVF
IV fluids
IVP
IVPB
JODM
JP
JR
J-tube
JVD
JVP
K
K+
kcal
kg
KI
KJ
KUB
KVO
K-wire
L
L1....L5
LA
lab
lac
LAD
LAH
lam
LAN
LAO
LAP
LAP
lap chole
lat
lb
LBBB
LBP
LBQC
LC
LCA
L&D
LDH
LDL
L.D.N.
LE
LEA
LE prep
LESI
LF
LFT
LGA
LH
LHF
Li
lig
LIH
LIMA
LINAC
liq
LL
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in vitro fertilization
intravenous fluids
intravenous pyelogram
intravenous piggyback
juvenile onset diabetes mellitus
Jackson-Pratt (drain)
junctional rhythm
jejunostomy tube
jugular venous distention
jugular venous pressure (pulse)
thousand
potassium TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
kilocalorie UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - ENERGY
kilogram UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - MASS
knee immobilizer
knee jerk
kidneys, ureters, bladder
keep vein open
Kirschner wire
liter UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - VOLUME
lumbar nerve 1 through 5
left atrium
laboratory
laceration
left anterior descending (coronary vessels)
left anterior hemiblock
laminectomy
lymphadenopathy
left anterior oblique See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
left atrial pressure
leukocyte alkaline phosphatase
laparoscopic cholecystectomy
lateral
pound UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - WEIGHT
left bundle branch block
low back pain
large based quad cane See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
Lactation Consultant
left coronary artery
labor and delivery
lactic dehydrogenase
low density lipoprotein TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
lower extremity See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
lumbar epidural analgesia See also Anesthesia list on page 29
lupus erythematous preparation
lumbar epidural steroid injection See also Anesthesia list on page 29
low forceps
liver function tests
large for gestational age
luteinizing hormone
left heart failure
lithium TO BE USED FOR ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY See also Psychiatry list on page 30
Iigament
left inguinal hernia
left internal mammary artery (graft)
linear accelerator
liquid
long leg
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Llat
LLB
LLC
LLE
LLL
LLQ
LMA
LME
L/min
LML
LMP
LMWH
LOA
LOB
LOC
LOM
LOQ
LOS
LP
LPHB
LPO
LR
LS
LSB
LSB
LSD
LSO
L-spine
LT
LTG
LTH
LTL
LTT
LUE
LUL
LUOQ
LUQ
LV
LVEDP
LVH
LVOT
L&W
lymphs
lytes
m
MAC
mammo
MAOI
MAP
MAS
MAT
MAWP
max
max A
max PF
MBD
MBS
MCA
left lateral See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
long leg brace
long leg cast
left lower extremity
left lower lobe (lung)
left lower quadrant (abdomen)
laryngeal mask airway
left mediolateral episiotomy
liters per minute
left middle lobe
last menstrual period
low molecular weight heparins
leave of absence
loss of balance See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
level of consciousness
loss of motion
lower outer quadrant
length of stay
lumbar puncture
left posterior hemiblock
left posterior oblique See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
lactated ringers (IV solution)
lumbosacral
left sternal border
lumbar sympathetic block See also Anesthesia list on page 29
lysergide
left salpingo-oophorectomy
lumbar spine
Levin tube
long term goal
luteotropic hormone
laparoscopic tubal ligation
lactose tolerance test
left upper extremity
left upper lobe (lung)
left upper outer quadrant
left upper quadrant
left ventricle
left ventricular end diastolic pressure
left ventricular hypertrophy
left ventricular outflow tract
living and well
lymphocytes
electrolytes (Na, K+, Cl etc.)
meter UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - LENGTH
monitored anesthesia care
mammogram
monoamine oxidase inibitor
mean airway pressure See also Respiratory list on page 33
meconium aspiration syndrome
Miller-Abbot tube
mean airway pressure
maximal / maximum
maximal assistance See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
maximum peak flow
minimal brain damage
modified barium swallow
middle cerebral artery
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mcg
MCH
MCHC
mCi
mcL
MCL
MCP
MCT
MCV
MD
M.D.
MDI
MDRD
ME
mec
med
meds
MELD
mEq
met
MeV
MFAT
MFR
Mg
mg
MH
MHT
MI
MIC
MICU
min
min A
mL
MLC
mm
MMEFR
MMF
mmol
MMPI
MSE
MMR
Mn
mod
mod A
mono
mOsmol
MPI
MR
MR
M&R
MRG
MRI
MRN
MRSA
MS
MSE
msec
MSK
microgram UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - MASS
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
millicurie UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - RADIOACTIVITY
microliter
medial collateral ligament
metacarpophalangeal joint
medium chain triglyceride
mean corpuscular volume
muscular dystrophy
Medical Doctor
manic-depressive illness
Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (study)
Medical Examiner
meconium
medial
medications
model for end-stage liver disease (score)
milliequivalent
metastasis
million (1,000,000) electron volts UNIT OF ENERGY See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
multifocal atrial tachycardia
myofascial release
magnesium TO BE USED FOR ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY
milligram UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - MASS
marital history
malignant hypertension
myocardial infarction
minimum inhibitory concentration
Medical Intensive Care Unit
minute UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - TIME
minimal assistance See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
milliliter UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - VOLUME
multileaf collimator See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
millimeter UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - LENGTH
maximal mid-expiratory flow rate
mean maximum flow
millmole UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory See also Psychiatry list on page 30
Mental Status Examination See also Psychiatry list on page 30
measles, mumps and rubella
manganese TO BE USED FOR ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY
moderate
moderate assistance See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
mononucleosis
milliosmole UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
myocardial perfusion imaging
mitral regurgitation
mental retardation
measure and record input/output
murmurs, rubs and gallops
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
medical record number
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
Master of Science
Mental Status Examination
millisecond UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - TIME
musculoskeletal
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MSL
M.S.W.
M/T
MTA
MTP
mu
mU
MV
MVA
MVC
MVI
MVP
MVR
Na+
N/A
NABS
NAD
NAS
NAT
NB
NBS
NC
N/CAN
NCS
neb
NED
neg
NEOB
Neuro
ng
NG
NGT
NH
NIBP
NICU
NIDDM
NIF
NJT
NKA
NKDA
NKFA
NL
NLP
NMJ
NND
NNP
noct
non-std
NOS
NP
N.P.
NPH
NPO
NR
NSAID
NSD
NSG
NSR
NSS
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midsternal line
Master of Social Work
myringotomy with tubes
metatarsal abduction
metatarsophalangeal
monitor unit See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
milliunits UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
megavolt UNIT OF ENERGY See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
motor vehicle accident
motor vehicle collision
multiple vitamin injection
mitral valve prolapse
mitral valve replacement
sodium TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
not applicable
normoactive bowel sounds
no acute distress
no added salt
nucleic acid test
newborn
normal bowel sounds See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
no complaints
nasal cannula
nerve conduction studies
nebulizer (hand held)
no evidence of disease
negative
New England Organ Bank
Neurology / neurologic / neurological
nanogram UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - MASS
nasogastric
nasogastric tube
nursing home
non-invasive blood pressure
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
negative inspiratory force
nasojejunal tube See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
no known allergies
no known drug allergies
no known food allergies See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
normal
no light perception
neuromuscular junction
neonatal death
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
nocturnal
not standard (used with TPN solutions) See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
not otherwise specified
nasopharyngeal
Nurse Practitioner
neutral protamine hagedorn isophane insulin
nothing by mouth
no refill
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
normal spontaneous delivery
nursing
normal sinus rhythm
neurological signs stable
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NST
NSTEMI
NSVD
NT
NT-proBNP
NV
N&V
NVA
NVD
NWB
O2
OA
OA
OB
OBS
obj
occ
OE
OG
OGT
oint
OKN
OM
OMR
OOB
op
OPD
OR
ORIF
Ortho
OSA
O.T.
OTC
OV
oz
P
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nonstress test
non ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
nasotracheal
N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
neurovascular
nausea and vomiting
near visual acuity
normal vaginal delivery
non-weight bearing
oxygen TO BE USED FOR ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY
osteoarthritis
occiput anterior
obstetrics
organic brain syndrome See also Psychiatry list on page 30
objective
occasionally
otitis externa
oral gastric (feeding)
orogastric tube
ointment
opticokinetic nystagmus
otitis media
on-line medical record
out of bed
operation
outpatient department
operating room
open reduction-internal fixation
orthopedic / orthopaedic
obstructive sleep apnea
occupational therapy / Occupational Therapist See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
over the counter (sold without prescription)
office visit
ounce UNIT OF MEASUREMENT
phosphorus TO BE USED FOR ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY
p
after
P2
P.A.
PA
P&A
PAC
PACEN
PaCO2
PACU
PADSS
PAF
PA line
palp
PaO2
PAP
pap smear
PAR
para
PAT
path
PAW
PAWP
pulmonic second heart sound
Physician Assistant
pulmonary artery
percussion and auscultation
premature atrial contraction
paracentesis See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
partial pressure (tension) of carbon dioxide, artery
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
post anesthesia discharge scoring system
paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
pulmonary artery line
palpation
arterial oxygen pressure
pulmonary arterial pressure
papanicolaou smear
postanesthetic recovery
number of pregnancies producing viable offspring (parity)
preadmission testing
pathology
peak airway pressure See also Respiratory list on page 33
pulmonary artery wedge pressure
_
_
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PB
PC
p.c.
PCA
PCB
PCCU
PCI
PCNT
PCO2
PCP
PCR
PCTA
PCV
PCW
PCWP
PCXR
PD
PDA
PDR
PE
PeCO2
Peds
PEEP
PEF
PEFR
PEG
PERLA
PERRL
PERRLA
PET
PetCO2
PEx
PF
PF
PFO
PFSH
PFT
pH
PH
PHVA
phaco
PHx
PI
PICC
PID
PIH
PIN
PIP
PIPJ
PIV
PKU
Plt
PLTc
PM
p.m.
PMA
PMHx
PMI
barometric pressure See also Respiratory list on page 33
pressure control
after meals
patient controlled analgesia
paracervical block
Post Coronary Care Unit
percutaneous coronary intervention
percutaneous nephrostomy tube
partial pressure (tension) of carbon dioxide, artery
Primary Care Physician
polymerase chain reaction TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
percutaneous coronary transluminal angiography
packed cell volume
pulmonary capillary wedge
pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
portable chest x-ray
peritoneal dialysis
patent ductus arteriosus
Physicians’ Desk Reference
pulmonary embolism
mixed expired carbon dioxide tension See also Respiratory list on page 33
pediatrics
positive end expiratory pressure See also Respiratory list on page 33
peak expiratory flow
peak expiratory flow rate
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
pupils equally reactive to light and accomodation
pupils equal, round, and reactive to light
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
positron emission tomography
peak end tidal carbon dioxide See also Respiratory list on page 33
physical examination
peak flow
plantar flexion See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
patent foramen ovale
past, family and social history
pulmonary function test
hydrogen ion concentration (degree of acidity)
pinhole
pinhole visual acuity
phacoemulsification
past history
present illness
peripherally inserted central catheter
pelvic inflammatory disease
pregnancy induced hypertension
posterior interosseous nerve
peak inspiratory pressure See also Respiratory list on page 33
proximal interphalangeal joint
peripheral intravenous
phenyl ketonuria
platelet
platelet count
postmortem
evening
post menstrual age
past medical history
point of maximal impulse
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PMN
PMR
PMS
PMT
PN
PNA
PNB
PND
PNP
Pnx
PO
PO2
PO4
POC
POC
POD
POE
POI
POLY
PONV
poplit
pos
post
post-op
POV
PP
PPD
PPF
PPFT
PPI
PPLAT
PPN
PPS
PPV
PR
PRBC
pre-op
prep
primip
p.r.n.
PROM
PROM
pron
PS
PS
PSA
PSHx
PSI
PSP
PSG
PSVT
P.T.
PT
PTA
PTB
PTCA
PTFE
PTH
PTPN
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polymorphonuclear leukocyte
polymyalgia rheumatica
premenstrual syndrome
premenstrual tension
parenteral nutrition See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
pneumonia
premature nodal beat
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
peak negative pressure
pneumothorax
by mouth
partial pressure (tension) of oxygen, artery
phosphate
point-of-care
product of conception
post operative day
provider order entry
point of interest See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
polymorphonuclear leukocyte
postoperative nausea and vomiting
popliteal
positive
after
after surgery
privately owned vehicle
postpartum
purified protein derivative (of tuberculin)
plasma protein fraction
post pyloric feeding tube See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
proton pump inhibitor
plateau pressure See also Respiratory list on page 33
peripheral parenteral nutrition
postperfusion syndrome
positive pressure ventilation
per rectum
packed red blood cells
before surgery
prepare / preperation
primipara (1st pregnancy)
as often as necessary
premature rupture of membranes
passive range of motion
pronation
pulmonary stenosis
pressure support (ventilator mode)
prostate specific antigen
past surgical history
pounds per square inch UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - WEIGHT See also Respiratory list on page 33
phenosulfonphthalein
polysomnogram, polysomnography
paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
physical therapy /Physical Therapist See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
prothrombin time
prior to admission
patellar tendon bearing
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
polytetrafluoroethylene
parathyroid hormone
peripheral total parenteral nutrition
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PTS
PTT
PTV
PUBS
PUD
pul
P&V
PVB
PVC
PVD
PVD
PVR
PVR
PVT
PWB
PXAT
Q
QC
QB
q.i.d.
QS
qt
quad
R
+R
-R
RA
RAD
RAO
RBBB
RBC
RCA
RCM
R.C.P.
RD
RD
R.D.
RDA
RDI
RDS
RDW
REE
ref
REDF
rehab
REM
RER
RES
resp
retic
RF
RF
Rh
RHD
RIA
RIH
RIMA
RISS
RLF
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patella tendon suspension
partial thromboplastin time
planning target volume See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
percutaneous umbilical blood sampling
peptic ulcer disease
pulmonary
percussion and vibration
premature ventricular beat
premature ventricular contraction
peripheral vascular disease
posterior vitreous detachment
postvoiding residual
pulmonary vascular resistance
paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia
partial weight bearing
paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
every
quality control
blood flow
four times a day
sufficient quantity
quart
quadriceps
respiration VITAL SIGN
Rinne test positive
Rinne test negative
rheumatoid arthritis
right axis deviation
right anterior oblique See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
right bundle branch block
red blood cell (count)
right coronary artery (coronary vessels)
right costal margin
Respiratory Care Practitioner See also Respiratory list on page 33
radial deviation
retinal detachment
Registered Dietitian See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
recommended daily allowance
respiratory disturbance index
respiratory distress syndrome
red (cell) distribution width
resting energy expenditure See also Respiratory list on page 33
referred
reverse end – diastolic flow
rehabilitation
rapid eye movement
renal excretion rate
reticuloendothelial system
respiratory
reticulocyte
rheumatoid factor TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
rheumatic fever
Rhesus blood factor
rheumatic heart disease
radioimmunoassay
right inguinal hernia
right internal mammary artery
regular insulin sliding scale
retrolental fibroplasia
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RLS
RLE
RLL
RLQ
RML
RMR
R.N.
RNA
R/O
ROI
ROM
ROM
ROS
rot
RP
RPE
RPO
RPR
RQ
RR
RRE
RRR
RSBI
RSD
RSI
RSO
RSR
RT
RTW
RUE
RUL
RUOQ
RUQ
RV
RV
RVOT
RVG
RVH
RW
Rx
S1
S2
S3
S4
S1 ... S5
S/A
SAB
SAD
SAH
SAM
SAN
sang
SaCO
SaO2
SASC
sat
SB
SB
SBE
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ringer lactate solution
right lower extremity
right lower lobe
right lower quadrant
right middle lobe
resting metabolic rate
Registered Nurse
ribonucleic acid
rule out
region of interest See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
range of motion
rupture of membranes
review of systems
rotator
retinitis pigmentosa
rating of perceived exertion See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
right posterior oblique See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
rapid plasma reagin (syphilis)
respiratory quotient See also Respiratory list on page 33
respiratory rate VITAL SIGN See also Respiratory list on page 33
round, regular and equal (pupils)
regular rhythm and rate
Rapid Shallow Breathing Index
reflex sympathetic dystrophy
rapid sequence induction/intubation
right salpingo-oophorectomy
regular sinus rhythm
radiation therapy See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
return to work
right upper extremity
right upper lobe
right upper outer quadrant
right upper quadrant
right ventricle
residual volume See also Respiratory list on page 33
right ventricular outflow tract
radionuclide ventriculography
right ventricular hypertrophy
rolling walker See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
prescription
first heart sound
second heart sound
third heart sound (ventricular filling gallop)
fourth heart sound (atrial gallop)
sacral vertebrae
sugar and acetone
spontaneous abortion
source axis distance See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
subarachnoid hemorrhage
systolic anterior motion
sinoatrial node
sanguinous
arterial saturation of carbon monoxide See also Respiratory list on page 33
arterial oxygen percent saturation See also Respiratory list on page 33
Skills and Simulation Center
saturation
small bowel
scleral buckling
subacute bacterial endocarditis
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SBFT
SBO
SBP
SBQC
SBS
SBT
SC
sc
SCC
SCT
S/D
SCD
SDH
SDS
sec
sed rate
segs
SEM
SEMI
SFA
SG
SGA
SGB
SGC
SGOT
SGPT
SHx
SIADH
sib
SICU
SIDS
SIG
SIJB
SIL
SIMV
SK-SD
S/L
SLB
SLC
SLE
SLP
SLR
SMA
SNF
SNHL
SO
S-O
SOAP
SOB
sol
SOM
SONB
sono
S/P
SPA
SPCO
spec
SPECT
SpG
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small bowel follow through
small bowel obstruction
systolic blood pressure
small based quad cane See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
small bowel series
spontaneous breathing test/trial
subclavian
without correction (without glasses)
squamous cell carcinoma
Sentence completion test See also Psychiatry list on page 30
systolic/diastolic ratio
sequential compression device
subdural hematoma
same day surgery
second UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - TIME
sedimentation rate
segmented neutrophils
systolic ejection murmur
subendocardial myocardial infarction (type)
superficial femoral artery
specific gravity
small for gestational age
stellate ganglion block See also Anesthesia list on page 29
Swan-Ganz catheter
serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase
serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase
social history
syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
sibling
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
sudden infant death syndrome
let it be marked (appears on prescription before direction for patient)
sacroiliac joint block See also Anesthesia list on page 29
squamous intraepithelial lesion
synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
streptokinase-streptodornase
slit lamp
short leg brace
short leg cast
systemic lupus erythematosus
speech language pathologist See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
straight leg raising See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
superior mesenteric artery
Skilled Nursing Facility See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
sensineural hearing loss
superior oblique
salpingo-oophorectomy
subjective, objective, assessment and plan
shortness of breath
solution
serous otitis media
supra orbital nerve block See also Anesthesia list on page 29
sonogram
status post
salt poor albumin (albumin human)
saturation of hemogloben by pulse oximetry See also Respiratory list on page 33
specimen
single-photon emission computed tomography
specific gravity
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SPL
SPO2
SPP
SP tube
SR
SROM
SRT
S&S
SSCP
SSD
SSE
SSI
SSN
SSS
ST
staph
stat
STD
STEMI
STH
STPD
strep
STS
STSG
subl
SUC
supp
SV
SV
SVC
ScvO2
SVC
SVD
SVG
SVI
SvO2
SVR
SVT
SW
SZ
T
T3
T4
T1 .... T12
T&A
TAA
TAB
TAH
TAHBSO
TAM
TAR
TAT
TB
TBG
TBI
T bili
tbl
TCA
TCC
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sound pressure level
oxygen saturation by pulse oximeter See also Rehabilitation list page32 / Respiratory on page 33
suprapubic prostatectomy
suprapubic tube
sinus rhythm
spontaneous rupture of membrane
speech reception threshold
signs and symptoms
substernal chest pain
source to skin distance See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
soapsuds enema
Supplemental Security Income
Social Security number
sick sinus syndrome
sinus tachycardia
staphylococcus aureus
immediately (statim)
sexually transmitted disease
ST elevation myocardial infarction
somatotrophic hormone
standard temperature and pressure – dry See also Respiratory list on page 33
streptococcus
serologic test for syphillis
split thickness skin graft
sublingual
urinary catheter – straight
suppository
stroke volume
seminal vesicle See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
superior vena cava
central venous oxygen saturation
slow vital capacity
spontaneous vaginal delivery
saphenous vein graft
stroke volume index
mixed venous oxygen saturation
systemic vascular resistance
supraventricular tachycardia
standard walker See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
seizure
temperature VITAL SIGN
triiodothyronine TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
thyroxine TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
thoracic vertebrae 1 through 12
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
thoracic aortic aneurysm
therapeutic abortion
total abdominal hysterectomy
total abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
total active motion
total ankle replacement
Thematic Apperception Test See also Psychiatry list on page 30
tuberculosis
thyroxine binding globulin
total body irradiation
total bilirubin TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
tablespoon UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - VOLUME
tricyclic antidepressant
transitional cell carcinoma
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TCDB
T Chol
TcPO2
TCO2
TCU
TD
TDWB
TEC
TEE
TENS
TER
tert
TESI
TFB
TFCC
TFESI
TFTs
TG
TGA
TGV
T&H
THCEN
th-cult
ther ex
THP
THR
Ti
TIA
tib
TIBC
t.i.d.
TIMI
tinc
TJ
TKO
TKR
TL
Tl
TLC
TLD
TLS-spine
TM
TMA
Tmax
TMB
TMJ
TMP
TMT
TNI
TNM
TnT
TOF
tol
tomo
TORCH
TORP
TOS
TOXO
TP
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turn, cough and deep breath
total cholesteral TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
transcutaneous oxygen
total carbon dioxide
Transitional Care Unit See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
tumor dose See also Radiation Oncology list on page 31
touch down weight bearing See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
total eosinophil count
transesophageal echocardiography
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
total elbow replacement
tertiary
thoracic epidural steroid injection See also Anesthesia list on page 29
trifascicular block
triangular fibrocartilage complex
transforaminal epidural steroid injection See also Anesthesia list on page 29
thyroid function tests
triglycerides
transposition of the great arteries
transposition of great vessels
type and hold
thoracentesis
throat culture
therapeutic exercise See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
total hip prosthesis
total hip replacement
titanium TO BE USED FOR ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY
transient ischemic attack
tibia
total iron-binding capacity
three times a day
thrombolysis in myocardial infarction
tincture
triceps jerk
to keep open
total knee replacement
tubal ligation
thalium TO BE USED FOR ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY
total lung capacity See also Respiratory list on page 33
tubes, lines & drains
thoracic, lumbar, sacral spine
tympanic membrane
transmetatarsal amputation
temperature maximum VITAL SIGN
transient monocular blindness
temporomandibular joint
transmembrane pressure
tarsometatarsal
total nodal irradiation
primary tumor, regional lymph nodes, and distant metastasis
troponin T
tetralogy of Fallot
tolerate
tomography
toxoplasmosis, other, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex
total ossicular replacement prosthesis
thoracic outlet syndrome
toxoplasmosis antibody
total protein TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
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BIDMC Policy ADM-06 Appendix E
TPIT
TPN
TPR
tr
trach
TRH
Trig
T3RU
T&S
TSH
TSICU
tsp
T-spine
TSR
TSS
TT
TTN
TTP
TUR
TURB
TURBT
TURP
TURV
TV
TVR
TWE
UA
UAC
UBW
UC
UCG test
u-cult
UE
UF
UFR
UFV
UGI
UIQ
U-line
UMN
ung
UNOS
UO
UOQ
Ur Ac
URI
UROL
URQ
URR
US
USN
USO
UTI
UUN
UV
UVC
V
VA
trigger point injection therapy See also Anesthesia list on page 29
total parenteral nutrition See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
temperature, pulse, and respiration
trace
tracheostomy
thyrotropin releasing hormone (thyroid)
triglycerides TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
triiodothyronine (T3) resin uptake
type and screen
thyroid stimulating hormone
Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit
teaspoon UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - VOLUME
thoracic spine
total shoulder replacement
toxic shock syndrome
thrombin time
transient tachypnea of the newborn
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
transurethral resection
transurethral resection of the bladder
transurethral resection of bladder tumor
transurethral resection of prostate
transurethral resection valves
tricuspid valve
tricuspid valve replacement
tapwater enema
urinalysis
umbilical artery catheter
usual body weight See also Nutrition Services list on page 29
ulcerative colitis
urinary chorionic gonadotropins test
urine culture
upper extremity See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
ultrafiltration
ultrafiltration rate
ultrafiltration volume
upper gastrointestinal series
upper inner quadrant
umbilical line
upper motor neuron (disease)
ointment (unguentum)
United Network for Organ Sharing
urinary output
upper outer quadrant
uric acid TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
upper respiratory infection
urology
upper right quadrant
urea reduction ratio
ultrasonography
ultrasonic nebulizer
unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
urinary tract infection
urinary urea nitrogen
ultraviolet
umbilical vein catheter
minute volume (cardiac output)
visual acuity
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BIDMC APPROVED ABBREVIATION LIST
VAD
vag
VAP
VAS
VB
VBG
VC
VCT
VCO2
VD
vdg
VDRL
VD/VT
Ve
VE
VEA
vent
VER
VF
VICU
vit
VLDL
VMA
VMI
VN
VNA
VO
VO2
vol
VP
VPB
VRE
VS
VSD
VSS
Vt
V tach
w/
WAIS
WAP
Wass
WB
WBAT
WBC
WC
W/D
WFL
WIC
WISC
WISC-R
wk
WMA
WMS
WN
WNL
WNV
w/o
WOB
WPW
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vascular (venous) access device
vagina
ventilator associated pneumonia
Visual Analog Scale See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
venous blood See also Respiratory list on page 33
venous blood gas
vital capacity See also Respiratory list on page 33
venous clotting time
carbon dioxide output
venereal disease
voiding
Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (test for syphilis)
dead space to tidal volume ratio See also Respiratory list on page 33
minute ventilation (pulmonary function test)
vaginal exam
ventricular ectopic activity
ventilator
visual evoked responses
ventricular fibrillation
Vascular Intermediate Care Unit
vitamin
very low density lipoprotein TO BE USED FOR LAB TEST REFERENCE ONLY
vanillymandelic acid
visual motor integration See also Psychiatry list on page 30
visiting nurse
Visiting Nurses’ Association See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
verbal order
oxygen consumption
volume
venous pressure
ventricular premature beat
vancomycin resistant enterococci
vital signs (temperature, pulse and respiration)
ventricular septal defect
vital signs stable
tidal volume See also Respiratory list on page 33
ventricular tachycardia
with
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale See also Psychiatry list on page 30
wandering atrial pacemaker
Wasserman test
whole blood
weight bearing as tolerated See also Rehabilitation Services list on page 32
white blood cell (count)
wheelchair
warm and dry
within functional limits
Women, Infants, and Children (program)
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children See also Psychiatry list on page 30
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Revised See also Psychiatry list on page 30
week
wall motion motility
Wechsler Memory Scale See also Psychiatry list on page 30
well nourished
within normal limits
West Nile Virus
without
work of breathing
Wolff-Parkinson-White (syndrome)
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WRAT
wt
W-T-D
W/U
X
XM
X-ray
XRT
YO
yr
YTD
Wide Range Achievement Test See also Psychiatry list on page 30
weight
wet to dry
work up
times
cross match
Radiology image
radiation therapy
years old
year
year to date
SYMBOLS:
♀
♂
↓
↑
=
≈
≠
%
female
male
°
1°
2°
3°
degree
first degree
second degree
third degree
–
negative
′
"
foot
inch
decrease
increase
equals
approximately equal to
not equal
percent
#
α
β
γ
number
alpha
beta
gamma
TM
®
∆

ψ
∴
→
x
Ø
trademark (unregistered)
trademark (registered)
change
check
murmur
psychiatric
therefore
results in
times
not, nothing
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BIDMC APPROVED ABBREVIATION LIST
BIDMC Policy ADM-06 Appendix E
ANESTHESIA:
ATNB
CESI
CSE
ESI
GONB
LEA
LESI
LSB
SGB
SIJB
SONB
TESI
TFESI
TPIT
auriculo temporal nerve block
cervical epidural steroid injection
combined spinal / epidural
epidural steroid injection
greater occipital nerve block
lumbar epidural analgesia
lumbar epidural steroid injection
lumbar sympathetic block
stellate ganglion block
sacroiliac joint block
supra orbital nerve block
thoracic epidural steroid injection
transforaminal epidural steroid injection
trigger point injection therapy
NUTRITION SERVICES:
CMP
C.N.S.C.
C.N.S.D.
DUVC
GOO
IBW
ingred
NKFA
L.D.N.
NBS
NJT
non-std
PACEN
PN
PPFT
R.D.
TPN
UBW
cardiomyopathy
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician
Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian
double lumen umbilical venous catheter (NICU)
gastric outlet obstruction
ideal body weight
ingredient(s)
no known food allergies
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
normal bowel sounds
nasojejunal tube
not standard (used with TPN solutions)
paracentesis
parenteral nutrition
post pyloric feeding tube
Registered Dietitian
total parenteral nutrition
usual body weight
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PSYCHIATRY:
AQ
BEAM
CAT
CN
cog test
DAPT
DSM
DST
GATB
Li
MMPI
MSE
OBS
SCT
TAT
VMI
WAIS
WISC
WISC-R
WMS
WRAT
accomplishment quotient
brain electrical activity mapping
Children's ApperceptionTest
cranial nerve
cognitive testing
Draw-A-Person Test
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
dexamethasone suppression test
General Aptitude Test Battery
lithium TO BE USED FOR ELEMENT REFERENCE ONLY
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
Mental Status Examination
organic brain syndrome
Sentence completion test
Thematic Apperception Test
visual motor integration
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Revised
Wechsler Memory Scale
Wide Range Achievement Test
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BIDMC Policy ADM-06 Appendix E
RADIATION ONCOLOGY:
ant
cGy
CTV
dmax
DRR
FSD
GTV
IGRT
IMRT
LAO
Llat
LPO
MLC
MeV
mu
MV
POI
PTV
RAO
ROI
RPO
RT
SAD
SSD
SV
TD
anterior
centigray
clinical target volume
depth of maximum dose
digitally reconstructed radiograph
focal skin distance
gross tumor volume
image guided radiation therapy
intensity modulated radiation therapy
left anterior oblique
left lateral
left posterior oblique
multileaf collimator
million (1,000,000) electron volts UNIT OF ENERGY
monitor unit
megavolt UNIT OF ENERGY
point of interest
planning target volume
right anterior oblique
region of interest
right posterior oblique
radiation therapy
source axis distance
source to skin distance
seminal vesicle
tumor dose
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BIDMC Policy ADM-06 Appendix E
REHABILITATION SERVICES:
amb
AROM
BOS
CD&I
CG
CSLTM
CTA
DB&C
DF
DME
EOB
F/E
HDR
HEP
HOB
IADL
LBQC
LE
LOB
max A
min A
mod A
O.T.
PF
P.T.
RPE
RW
SBQC
SLP
SLR
SNF
SPO2
SW
TCU
TDWB
ther ex
UNOS
UE
VAS
VNA
WBAT
ambulate, ambulatory, ambulation
active range of motion
base of support
clean, dry, and intact
contact guarding
KayPENTAX Computerized Speech Lab (speech analysis system)
clear to auscultation
deep breathing and coughing
dorsiflexion
durable medical equipment
edge of bed
flexion/extension
hemodynamic response
home exercise program
head of bed
instrumental activities of daily living
large based quad cane
lower extremity
loss of balance
maximal assistance
minimal assistance
moderate assistance
occupational therapy / Occupational Therapist
plantar flexion
physical therapy /physical Therapist
rating of perceived exertion
rolling walker
small based quad cane
speech language pathologist
straight leg raising
Skilled Nursing Facility
oxygen saturation by pulse oximeter
standard walker
Transitional Care Unit
touch down weight bearing
therapeutic exercise
United Network for Organ Sharing
upper extremity
Visual Analog Scale
Visiting Nurses’ Association
weight bearing as tolerated
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RESPIRATORY:
Blood CaO2
CvO2
SaCO
SaO2
SPCO
SPO2
VB
arterial oxygen content
mixed venous oxygen content
arterial saturation of carbon monoxide
arterial oxygen percent saturation
saturation of hemogloben by pulse oximetry
oxygen saturation by pulse oximeter
venous blood
Gases ATPS
BTPS
DLCO sb
EPAP
FiO2
FeCO2
FeO2
IPAP
MAP
PAW
PB
PeCO2
PEEP
PetCO2
PIP
PPLAT
PSI
REE
RQ
RR
STPD
VD/VT
Vt
ambient temperature and pressure, saturated with water vapor
body temperature pressure saturated
diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide, single breath
expiratory airway pressure
fraction of inspired oxygen
fraction of expired carbon dioxide
fraction of expired oxygen
inspiratory positive airway pressure
mean airway pressure
peak airway pressure
barometric pressure
mixed expired carbion dioxide tension
positive end expiratory pressure
peak end tidal carbon dioxide
peak inspiratory pressure
plateau pressure
pounds per square inch UNIT OF MEASUREMENT - WEIGHT
resting energy expenditure
respiratory quotient
respiratory rate VITAL SIGN
standard temperature and pressure – dry
dead space to tidal volume ratio
tidal volume
Lung Volume ERV
FRC
IC
IRV
RV
TLC
VC
expiratory reserve capacity
functional residual capacity
inspiratory capacity
inspiratory reserve volume
residual volume
total lung capacity
vital capacity
R.C.P.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
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