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3DCRT
three-dimensional computed radiography tomography
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Alc
average glucose level
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A+P
auscultation and percussion
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ABR
auditory brain response
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ACS
- anterior ciliary sclerotomy;
- American College of Surgeons
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ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone
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ADHD
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
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AFP
alpha-fetoprotein test
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AHIMA
American Health Information Management Association
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AI
artificial insemination
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AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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ALS
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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ALL
acute lymphocytic lukemia
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AMI
acute mycardial infarction
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AML
acute myelogenous leukemia
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ANS
autonomic nervous system
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APA
American Psychiatric Association
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ARF
- acute renal failure;
- acute respiratory failure
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ARMD, AMD
age-related macular degeneration
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ASHD
arteriosclerotic heart disease
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ASL
American sign language
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Astigm, As, Ast
astigmatism
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BBB
- blood-brain barrier;
- bundle branch block
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BMP
basic metabolic panel
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BMT
bone marrow transplant
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BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia/hypertrophy
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BSE
breast self-examination
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BTA
bladder tumor antigen
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C1-C7
first cervical through seventh cervical vertebrae
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CA125
tumor marker primarily for ovarian cancer
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CA15-3
tumor marker used to monitor breast cancer
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CA19-9
tumor marker for pancreatic, stomach and bile duct cancer
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CA27-29
tumor marker used to check for recurrence of breast cancer
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CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
coronary artery disease
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CAM
complementary and alternative medicine
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CAPD
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
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CAT
computed axial tomography
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Cath
(cardiac) catheterization
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CBC
complete blood cell (count)
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CCB
calcium channel blocker(s)
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CCF
congestive cardiac failure
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CEA
carcinoembryonic antigen
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CHF
congestive heart failure
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CIN
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
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CLL
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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CML
chronic myelogenous lukemia
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CMP
comprehensive metabolic panel
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CNS
central nervous system
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
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CPK
creatine phosphokinase
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CPT
Current Procedural Terminology
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CKD
chronic kidney disease
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CST
contraction stress test
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CT scan
computed tomography scan
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CTA
clear to auscultation
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CTR
certified tumor registrar
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CTS
carpal tunnel syndrome
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CVA
cerebrovascular accident
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CVS
chorionic villus sampling
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CWP
coal workers' pneumoconiosis
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D&C
dialation and curretage
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D1-D12
first dorsal through twelfth dorsal vertebrae
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DEXA, DXA
dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
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Diff
differential WBC count
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DJD
degenerative joint disease
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DSA
digital subtraction angiography
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DSM
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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DUB
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
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ECC
extracorporeal circulation
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ECCE
extracapsular cataract extraction
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ECG, EKG
electrocardiogram
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ECP
emergency contraceptive pills
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ECT
electroconvulsive therapy
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EDD
estimated delivery date
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EGD
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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EOC
epithelial ovarian cancer
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EOM
extraocular movements
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ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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ERT
estrogen replacement therapy
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ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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ESRD
end-state renal disease
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ESWL
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
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EVLT
endovenous laser ablation
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FOBT
fecal occult blood test
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FPG
fasting plasma glucose
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FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
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FTA-ABS
fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test
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GAD
generalized anxiety disorder
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GAF
global assessment of functioning
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GARS
gait assessment rating scale
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GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
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GFR
glomerular filtration rate
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GIFT
gamete intrafallopian transfer
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GPA
gravida, para, abortion
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hCG
human chorionic gonadotropin
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Hct
hematocrit; packed-cell volume
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