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PFT's
pulmonary function tests
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RLL
right lower lobe (of the lung)
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RUL
right upper lobe (of the lung)
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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C&S
culture and sensitivity
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LLL
left lower lobe (of the lung)
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LUL
left upper lobe (of the lung)
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PSA
prostate specific antigen
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AB
- antibody
- abortion (depends on context)
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ABO
- four main blood types
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BMT
bone marrow transplantation
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EBV
- Epstein-Barr virus
- cause of mononucleosis
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IgA
IgD
IgE
IgG
IgM
immunoglobulins
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PT
pro time
- prothrombin time (lab test)
- physiotherapist
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PTT
partial thromboplastin time
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AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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HAART
- highly active antiretroviral therapy
- use of combinations of drugs that are effective against AIDS
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HIV
- human immunodeficiency virus
- causes AIDS
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BKA
below knee amputation
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CTS
carpal tunnel syndrome
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ESR
sed rate
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
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NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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ORIF
open reduction internal fixation
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