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A accommodation; acetum; angström unit; anode; anteriora artery a beforeA2 aortic second soundaa of each; arteriesAAA abdominal aortic aneurysmabd abdominal/abdomenABG arterial blood gasABI ankle-brachial indexABO three basic blood groupsAC adrenal cortex; air conduction; alternating current; axiocervical a.c., ac before a mealacc. accommodationA/CA accommodative/convergence accommodation ratioACE angiotensin-converting enzymeACh acetylcholineAChE acetylcholinesteraseAChR acetylcholine receptorACLS advanced cardiac life supportACTH adrenocorticotropic hormoneAD advance directivead to; up toADH antidiuretic hormoneADHD attention deficit-hyperactivity disorderADL, ADLs activities of daily livingad lib. freely; as desiredadmov. applyad sat. to saturationAED antiepileptic drugAF atrial fibrillationAFB acid-fast bacillusAFP alpha-fetoproteinA/G; A-G ratio albumin/globulin ratioAg silver; antigenAGC atypical glandular cellsAgNO3 silver nitrateah hypermetropic astigmatismAHF antihemophilic factorAI aortic incompetence; aortic insufficiencyAICD automatic implantable cardiac defibrillatorAIDS acquired immunodeficiency syndromeAK above the kneeAl aluminumAlb albuminALL acute lymphocytic leukemiaALP alkaline phosphataseALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosisALT alanine aminotransferasealt. dieb. every other dayalt. hor. every other houralt. noc. every other nightAM morningAm mixed astigmatisma.m.a. against medical adviceAMI acute myocardial infarctionAML acute myelogenous (myeloblastic) leukemiaAMLS Advanced Medical Life Supportamp ampule; amputationANA antinuclear antibodyanat anatomy or anatomicANNA anti-neuronal nuclear antibodyANP atrial natriuretic peptideant. anterioranti-CCP anticyclic citrullinated peptideAo. aortaA-P anterior-posteriorA&P auscultation and percussionap before dinnerAPAP acetaminophenaPTT activated partial thromboplastinAQ, aq wateraq. dest. distilled wateraq. frig. cold waterARC AIDS-related complexARDS acute respiratory distress syndromeARMD age-related macular degenerationAS ankylosing spondylitis; aortic stenosis; auris sinistra (left ear)As. astigmatismASA acetylsalicylic acidASC atypical squamous cellsasc. ascendingASCA anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodyASC-US atypical squamous cells of undetermined significanceASCVD atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseASD atrial septal defectAsH hypermetropic astigmatismAsM myopic astigmatismAST aspartate aminotransferaseAst astigmatismATCC American Type Culture Collectionat. wt. atomic weightAu goldA-V; AV; A/V arteriovenous; atrioventricularav. avoirdupoisAVM arteriovenous malformationAVP arginine vasopressinB boron; bacillusBa bariumBAC blood alcohol concentrationBBB blood-brain barrier; bundle branch blockBBT basal body temperatureBCG bacille Calmette-GuérinBCLS basic cardiac life supportBCP birth control pillsBD Buerger diseaseBE barium enemaBe berylliumBHS beta-hemolytic streptococciBi bismuthb. bonebib. drinkb.i.d., bid twice a dayb.i.n. twice a nightbipap bilevel positive airway pressureBK below the kneeBLS basic life supportBM bowel movementBMI body mass indexBMR basal metabolic rateBMS bone marrow suppressionBMT bone marrow transplantationBNP brain natriuretic peptidebol. pillBP blood pressureB.P. British PharmacopeiaBPH benign prostatic hyperplasiabpm beats per minuteBRM biologic response modifierBROW barley, rye, oats, and wheatBSA body surface areaBSE breast self-examinationBUN blood urea nitrogenBW birth weight; body weightBx biopsyC Calorie (kilocalorie); Celsiusc calorie (small calorie) c withCA coronary arteryca. about; approximately; cancerCABG coronary artery bypass graftCaCO3 calcium carbonateCAD coronary artery diseaseCAH chronic active hepatitisCal large calorieCAP let (the patient) takecap. capsuleC&S culture and sensitivitycath catheterCBC complete blood countCBI continuous bladder irrigationCBRNE chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive agentsCBT cognitive behavioral therapyCC chief complaintcc cubic centimeterCCl 4 carbon tetrachlorideCCU coronary care unit; critical care unitCD4 T-helper cellsCD8 cytotoxic cellsCDC Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCEA carcinoembryonic antigenCF cystic fibrosis; Christmas factorCFTR cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulatorcg centigramCHD congenital heart disease; coronary heart diseaseChE cholinesteraseCHF congestive heart failureCI cardiac indexCi curieCIN cervical intraepithelial neoplasiaCIS carcinoma in situCK creatine kinaseCK-MB serum creatine kinase, myocardial-boundCl chlorineCLL chronic lymphocytic leukemiacm centimeterc.m.s. to be taken tomorrow morningCMT certified medication technicianCMV cytomegalovirusc.n. tomorrow nightCNS central nervous systemc.n.s. to be taken tomorrow nightCO carbon monoxide; cardiac outputCO2 carbon dioxideCo cobaltc/o complains ofCOLD chronic obstructive lung diseasecomp. compound; compounded ofCOMT catechol-O-methyltransferaseCOPD chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCOX-2 cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitorsCP cerebral palsy; cleft palateCPAP continuous positive airway pressureCPC clinicopathologic conferenceCPD cephalopelvic disproportionCPHSS Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke ScaleCPK creatine phosphokinaseCPM continuous passive motionCPR cardiopulmonary resuscitationCR conditioned reflex; controlled release; crown-rump lengthCREST calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, telangiectasia (cluster of features of systemic sclerosis scleroderma)CRP c. reactive proteinCRS-R Conners Rating Scales-RevisedCS cardiogenic shock; cesarean section; culture and sensitivityCSF cerebrospinal fluid; colony-stimulating factorCSH combat support hospitalCT computed/computerized tomographyCu copperCV cardiovascularCVA cardiovascular accident; cerebrovascular accident; costovertebral angleCVC central venous catheterCVP central venous pressureCVRB critical value read backCVS chorionic villi samplingCXR chest x-rayD diopter; doseD5/0.9 NaCl 5% dextrose and normal saline solution (0.9% NaCl)D5/½ /NS 5% dextrose and half-normal saline solution (0.45% NaCl)D5W 5% dextrose in waterd density; right/d per dayD and C dilatation and curettagedB decibelDBP diastolic blood pressureDC direct current; doctor of chiropracticdc discontinueDerm dermatologydet. let it be givenDEXA dual-energy x-ray absorptiometryDFV Doppler flow velocimetryDHT dihydrotestosteroneDI diabetes insipidusDIC disseminated intravascular coagulationdieb. alt. every other daydieb. tert. every third daydil. dilute; diluteddim. halvedDISIDA (scan) diisopropyl iminodiacetic acid (cholescintigraphy)DJD degenerative joint diseaseDKA diabetic ketoacidosisdL deciliterDM diabetes mellitusDMARD disease-modulating antirheumatic drugDNA deoxyribonucleic acidDNH do not hospitalizeDNR do not resuscitateDOA dead on arrivalDOB date of birthDOE dyspnea on exertionDPat diphtheria-acellular pertussis tetanus (vaccine)DPT diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (vaccine)dr. dramDRE digital rectal examinationDRG diagnosis-related group DSM-IV-TR Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision DTR deep tendon reflex(es)DTs delirium tremensdur. dolor while pain lastsDVT deep vein thrombosisDx diagnosisD5W dextrose 5% in waterDWI driving while intoxicatedE eye; Escherichia EBV Epstein-Barr virusECF extended care facility; extracellular fluidECG electrocardiogram, electrocardiographECHO echocardiographyECMO extracorporeal membrane oxygenationECT electroconvulsive therapyED emergency department; effective dose; erythema dose; erectile dysfunctionEDD estimated date of delivery (formerly EDC: estimated date of confinement)EEG electroencephalogramEENT eye, ear, nose, and throatEF ejection fractionEGD esophagogastroduodenoscopyEIA enzyme immunosorbent assayEKG electrocardiogram; electrocardiographELISA enzyme-linked immunosorbent assayelix. elixirEm emmetropiaEMA-IgA immunoglobulin A antiendomysialEMG electromyogram, electromyographyEMS emergency medical serviceEndo endocrineENT ear, nose, and throatEOM extraocular musclesEP extrapyramidalEPS extrapyramidal symptomsER Emergency Room, extended-releaseERCP endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyESR erythrocyte sedimentation rateESRD end-stage renal diseaseEST electroshock therapyESWL extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsyET-1 endothelin-1ETOH, EtOH ethyl alcoholext. extensor; externalF Fahrenheitf femaleFA fatty acidF and E fluid and electrolyteFAP familial adenomatous polyposisFBS fasting blood sugarFD fatal dose; focal distanceFDA (U.S.) Food and Drug AdministrationFe ironFEV forced expiratory volumeFFP fresh frozen plasmaFHT fetal heart toneFISH fluorescence in situ hybridizationfl. flexorFld fluidFP family practice; family practitionerFSH follicle-stimulating hormoneFTT failure to thriveFUO fever of unknown originG, g, gm gramGABA gamma-aminobutyric acidGABAB gamma-aminobutyric acid type B GABRB3 GABAA receptor genegarg gargleGB gallbladder; Guillain-BarréGC gonococcus or gonorrhealGDM gestational diabetes mellitusGDS Geriatric Depression ScaleGERD gastroesophageal reflux diseaseGFR glomerular filtration rateGGT gamma-glutamyl transferaseGH growth hormoneGI gastrointestinalGnRH gonadotropin-releasing hormoneGP general practitionerG6PD glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenasegr graingrad by degreesGRAS generally recognized as safeGSW gunshot woundGTT glucose tolerance testGtt, gtt dropsGU genitourinaryguttat. drop by dropGVHD graft-versus-host diseaseGYN gynecologyH hydrogenH+ hydrogen ionh, hr hourH&H hematocrit and hemoglobinH1N1 hemagglutinin type 1 and neuraminidase type 1H2 histamine 2HAART highly active antiretroviral therapyHAV hepatitis A virusHBV hepatitis B virusHCG human chorionic gonadotropinHCP health care professionalHCT, Hct hematocritHCV hepatitis C virusHD hearing distanceHDL high-density lipoproteinHDV hepatitis DHEENT head, eye, ear, nose, and throatHELLP hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low plateletsHEPA high-efficiency particulate airHER2 human EGF (epidermal growth factor) receptor 2HEV hepatitis EHF heart failureHg mercuryhgb hemoglobinHGSIL high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesionHib Haemophilus influenzae type BHIDA hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (cholescintigraphy)HIV human immunodeficiency virusHLA human leukocyteantigenh/o history ofHOB head of bedH2O waterH2O2 hydrogen peroxidehor. decub. bedtimehor. som, h.s. bedtimeHPI history of present illnessHPV human papillomavirusHR heart rateHRT hormone replacement therapyHSIL high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesionHSV herpes simplex virusHTLV-III human T lymphotropic virus type IIIHTN hypertensionhx, Hx historyHy hyperopiaHz hertz (cycles per second)I iodine 131I radioactive isotope of iodine (atomic weight 131) 132I radioactive isotope of iodine (atomic weight 132)I&O intake and outputIBW ideal body weightIC inspiratory capacityICD implantable cardioverter defibrillatorICP intracranial pressureICS intercostal spaceICSH interstitial cell-stimulating hormoneICU intensive care unitId. the sameIDDM insulin-dependent diabetes mellitusIDM infants of diabetic mothersIED improvised explosive deviceIg immunoglobulinIgE immunoglobulin EIgG immunoglobulin GIL-1 interleukin 1IL-8 interleukin 8IM intramuscularin d. dailyINF interferoninf. inferiorinj. injectionINR international normalized ratioinstill. instillationint. internalIOP intraocular pressureIPPB intermittent positive pressure breathingIQ intelligence quotientIRV inspiratory reserve volumeI.U. a international unitIUCD intrauterine contraceptive deviceIUD intrauterine deviceIUFD intrauterine fetal deathIV intravenousIVP intravenous pyelogramJ joule JNC 7 The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure JRA juvenile rheumatoid arthritisjt. jointK potassiumkg kilogramKI potassium iodineKOH potassium hydroxideKS Kaposi sarcomaKUB kidney, ureter, and bladderkv kilovoltKVO keep vein openL literL&D labor and deliverylab laboratorylat laterallb poundLBW low birth weightLD50 lethal dose, medianLDH lactate dehydrogenaseLDL low-density lipoproteinLE lower extremity; lupus erythematosusLEEP loop electrosurgical excision procedureLFT liver function testLGA large for gestational ageLH luteinizing hormoneLi lithiumlig ligamentliq. liquid; fluidLLE left lower extremityLLL left lower lobeLLQ left lower quadrantlmp last menstrual periodLOC level/loss of consciousnessLP lumbar punctureLR lactated Ringer (solution)LSIL low-grade squamous epithelial lesionLTD lowest tolerated doseLUE left upper extremityLUL left upper lobeLUQ left upper quadrantLV left ventricleLVAD left ventricular assist deviceLVH left ventricular hypertrophyM master; medicine; molar; thousand; musclem male; meter; minim; mole; meta; muscleMA mental ageMAO-B monoamine oxidase-Bman. prim. first thing in the morningMAP mean arterial pressureMAT Miller Analogies TestMBD minimal brain dysfunctionmc; mCi millicuriemcg microgramMCH mean corpuscular hemoglobinMCHC mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentrationMCV mean corpuscular volumeMD muscular dystrophyMDI metered-dose inhalerMED minimum effective dosemed medialMELD Model for End-Stage Liver DiseaseµEq microequivalentmEq milliequivalentmEq/L milliequivalent per literME ratio myeloid/erythroid ratioMG myasthenia gravisMg magnesiumMgSO4 magnesium sulfateµg microgrammg milligramMI myocardial infarctionMID minimum infective dosemist. a mixturemL milliliterMLD minimum lethal doseMLF medial longitudinal fasciculusMM mucous membrane; multiple myelomamm millimetermm Hg millimeters of mercurymMol millimoleMMR measles-mumps-rubella (vaccine)MMSE Mini-Mental Status ExaminationMn manganesemol wt molecular weightmor. dict. as directedmor. sol. as accustomedMPC maximum permitted concentrationMPN most probable numbermr milliroentgenMRA magnetic resonance angiographyMRgFUS MR-guided focused ultrasound surgeryMRI magnetic resonance imagingMS mitral stenosis; multiple sclerosisMV mitral valvemV millivoltMVA motor vehicle accidentMW molecular weightMy myopiaN nitrogenn nerveN/A not applicableNa sodiumNAA nucleic acid amplificationNAD no acute distressn.b. note wellnCi nanocurieNDC National Drug CodeNG, ng nasogastricNGT nasogastric tubeNH3 ammoniaNi nickelNICU neonatal intensive care unitNIDDM noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitusNIH National Institutes of HealthNK natural killerNKA no known allergiesNMDA N-methyl D-aspartateNMJ neuromuscular junctionNMS neuroleptic malignant syndromenn nervesnoct. in the nightnoct. maneq. night and morningnon rep; n.r. do not repeatNPN nonprotein nitrogenNPO; n.p.o. nothing by mouthNRC normal retinal correspondenceNS normal salineNSAID nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugNSR normal sinus rhythmN&V, N/V nausea and vomitingO pintO2 oxygenOB obstetricsOC oral contraceptiveOCD obsessive-compulsive disorderO.D. right eyeol. oilom. mane vel noc. every morning or nightomn. hor. every houromn. noct. every nightOmPC outer membrane porin COOB out of bedOPD outpatient departmentOR operating roomORIF open reduction with/and internal fixationO.S. left eyeOSHA Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationOT occupational therapyOTC over-the-counterOU each eyeoz ounceP, p melting point p afterP2 pulmonic second soundP-A; PA; pa placenta abruption; posteroanterior; pulmonary arteryPABA para-aminobenzoic acid (vitamin B10)Paco2 partial pressure of carbon dioxide in alveolar gasPACU postanesthesia care unitPAD peripheral arterial diseasePALS pediatric advanced life supportP-ANCA perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodyPAO 2 alveolar oxygen partial pressurePap, Pap test Papanicolaou smearpart. vic in divided dosesPb leadPBI protein-bound iodinep.c. after mealsPCA patient-controlled analgesiaPco 2 carbon dioxide pressurePCOS polycystic ovarian syndromePCP Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia; primary care physician; primary care providerPCR polymerase chain reactionPCWP pulmonary capillary wedge pressurePD interpupillary distance; Parkinson disease; peritoneal dialysispd prism diopter; pupillary distancePDA patent ductus arteriosusPDR Physicians' Desk Reference PE physical examination; pulmonary embolismPEEP positive end expiratory pressurePEFR peak expiratory flow ratePEG percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomyper through or byPERRLA pupils equal, regular, react to light and accommodationPET positron emission tomographyPFP, P4P pay for performancePFT pulmonary function testpH hydrogen ion concentrationPharm; Phar. pharmacyPI present illness; previous illnessPICC peripherally inserted central catheterPID pelvic inflammatory diseasePIH pregnancy-induced hypertensionpil. pillPIP proximal interphalangealPIPDA (scan) 99mTc-para-isopropylacetanilido-iminodiaacetic acid (cholescintigraphy)PKU phenylketonuriaPM afternoon/eveningPMH past medical historyPMI point of maximal impulsePMN polymorphonuclear neutrophil leukocytesPMS premenstrual syndromePND paroxysmal nocturnal dyspneaPNH paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuriaPNS peripheral nervous systemPO; p.o. orallyPOLST physician orders for life-sustaining therapypost. posteriorPP placenta previa PPD purified protein derivative (TB test)ppm parts per millionp.r. through the rectumPRBCs packed red blood cellsp.r.n. as neededpro time/PT prothrombin timePSA prostate-specific antigenPSV prostate-specific antigenPT prothrombin time; physical therapyPt platinum; patientpt pintPTT partial thromboplastin timePu plutoniumPUBS percutaneous umbilical blood samplingPUVA psoralen ultraviolet Ap.v. through the vaginaPVC premature ventricular contractionPVR peripheral vascular resistanceq everyq.d.† every dayQFT-G QuantiFERON-TB Goldq.h. every hourq.2h. every 2 hoursq.3h. every 3 hoursq.4h. every 4 hoursq.i.d. a four times a dayq.l. as much as wantedqns quantity not sufficientq.o.d. a every other dayq.p. as much as desiredq.s. as much as neededqt quartq.v. as much as you pleaseRA rheumatoid arthritisRa radiumrad radiation absorbed doseRAI radioactive iodineRAIU radioactive iodine uptakeRBC red blood cell; red blood countRD Raynaud diseaseRDA recommended daily/dietary allowanceRDS respiratory distress syndromeRE right eyeRe rheniumREM rapid eye movementRF rheumatoid factorRFT renal function testRh rhesus factor; rhodiumRHD rheumatic heart diseaseRLE right lower extremityRLL right lower lobeRLQ right lower quadrantRML right middle lobe of lungRn radonRNA ribonucleic acidR/O rule outROM range of motionROS review of systemsRPM revolutions per minuteRQ respiratory quotientRR recovery room; respiratory rateRSV respiratory syncytial virusRT radiation therapy; respiratory therapyR/T related toRUE right upper extremityRUL right upper lobeRUQ right upper quadrantS mark s withoutS. sacralS-A; S/A; SA sinoatrialSAD seasonal affective disorderSARS severe acute respiratory syndromeSB small bowel Sb antimonySBP systolic blood pressureSC, sc, s.c. subcutaneous(ly)SCI spinal cord injuryS.D. standard deviationSDAT senile dementia of the Alzheimer typeS.E. standard errorSe seleniumSed rate sedimentation ratesemih. half an hourSERM selective estrogen receptor modulatorSGA small for gestational ageSI international system of unitsSi siliconSIADH syndrome of inappropriate diuretic hormoneSIDS sudden infant death syndromeSig. write on labelSJS Stevens-Johnson syndromeSLE systemic lupus erythematosusSLP speech-language pathologySn tinSNF skilled nursing facilitySNRI serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitorSNS sympathetic nervous systemSOB shortness of breathsol solution, dissolveds.o.s. if necessaryS/P no change afterSPECT single-photon emission computed tomographysp gr specific gravitySPF skin protection factorsph sphericalspt. spirits.q. subcutaneous(ly)Sr strontiumss a halfSSRI selective serotonin reuptake inhibitorSSS sick sinus syndromest. let it/them standStaph Staphylococcus stat. immediatelySTD sexually transmitted diseaseStrep Streptococcus STS serologic test for syphilisSTU skin test unitsup. superiorsupf. superficialSV stroke volume; supraventricularSVC superior vena cavaSx symptomssyr. syrupT temperatureT3 triiodothyronineT4 tetraiodothyronine; thyroxineT6 thoracic nerve pair 6TA toxin-antitoxinTa tantalumT&A tonsillectomy and adenoidectomyTAH total abdominal hysterectomyTAT thematic apperception testT.A.T. toxin-antitoxinTB tuberculin; tuberculosis; tubercle bacillusTb terbiumt.d.s. to be taken three times dailyTe tellurium; tetanusTEE transesophageal echocardiogramTEN toxic epidermal necrolysisTENS transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulationTG thyroglobulinTh thoriumTHR total hip replacementTIA transient ischemic attackTIBC total iron-binding capacityt.i.d. three times a dayt.i.n. three times a nighttinct., tr tinctureTKR total knee replacementTl thalliumTLC, tlc tender loving care; thin layer chromatography; total lung capacityTM tympanic membraneTMJ temporomandibular jointTN trigeminal nerveTNF tumor necrosis factorTNF-I tumor necrosis factor inhibitorTNF-α tumor necrosis factor alphaTNM tumor-node-metastasisTNT trinitrotolueneTNTM too numerous to mentiontop. topicallyTORB telephone order read backTPI Treponema pallidum immobilization test for syphilisTPN total parenteral nutritionTPO thyroid peroxidaseTPR temperature, pulse, and respirationtr, tinct. tinctureTRAP criteria tremor, rigidity, akinesia or postural instablity bradykinesia, and postural instabilityTreg regulatory T celltrit. triturate, grindTSD time since deathTSE testicular self-examinationTSH thyroid-stimulating hormonetTG antitransglutaminaseTUMA transurethral microwave antennaTUR transurethral resectionTURP transurethral resection of the prostateTx treatmentU a uranium; unit a UA urinalysisUC ulcerative colitisUE upper extremityUHF ultrahigh frequencyult. praes. the last orderedUmb; umb umbilicusung. ointmentURI upper respiratory infectionUS ultrasonic, ultrasoundUSAN United States Adopted NameUSP United States Pharmacopeiaut. dict. as directedUTI urinary tract infectionUV ultravioletv veinVA visual acuityVC vital capacityVD venereal diseaseVDRL Venereal Disease Research LaboratoriesVF ventricular fibrillationVf field of visionVLBW very low birth weightVLDL very low density lipoproteinVMA vanillylmandelic acidVOE VistA-Office Electronic Health Recordvol. volumevol % volume percentVORB verbal order read backV/Q ventilation/perfusionVS volumetric solution; vesicular sound; vital signsVSD ventricular septal defectVT ventricular tachycardiavv veinsVZIG varicella zoster immune globulinW tungstenw wattWAIS Wechsler Adult Intelligence ScaleWAP written action planWBC white blood cell; white blood countWDWN well-developed, well-nourishedWF/BF white female/black femaleWH well-hydratedWM/BM white male/black maleWN well-nourishedWNL within normal limitswt. weightw/v. weight in volumex multiplied byy yocto-yo years oldyr yearZ atomic numberZn zinc

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Venes, Donald, editor. "Medical Abbreviations." Taber's Medical Dictionary, 25th ed., F.A. Davis Company, 2025. Taber's Online, www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/767492/all/Medical_Abbreviations. Medical Abbreviations. In: Venes DD, ed. Taber's Medical Dictionary. F.A. Davis Company; 2025. https://www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/767492/all/Medical_Abbreviations. Accessed January 21, 2026.Medical Abbreviations. (2025). In Venes, D. (Ed.), Taber's Medical Dictionary (25th ed.). F.A. Davis Company. https://www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/767492/all/Medical_AbbreviationsMedical Abbreviations [Internet]. In: Venes DD, editors. Taber's Medical Dictionary. F.A. Davis Company; 2025. [cited 2026 January 21]. Available from: https://www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/767492/all/Medical_Abbreviations.* Article titles in AMA citation format should be in sentence-caseCopyDownloadMLAAMAAPAVANCOUVERTY - ELEC T1 - Medical Abbreviations ID - 767492 ED - Venes,Donald, BT - Taber's Medical Dictionary UR - https://www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/767492/all/Medical_Abbreviations PB - F.A. Davis Company ET - 25 DB - Taber's Online DP - Unbound Medicine ER - Try the app for free!

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