Medical Abbreviation Flashcards: Common Clinical Terms & Acronyms
Study common clinical abbreviations across 90 flashcards with concise expansions, plain-English context, and six ambiguity and safety checks—for terminology review, not clinical decisions.
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Medical Abbreviation Flashcards: Common Clinical Terms & Acronyms
These 90 English flashcards build recognition of common terms seen in introductory nursing, EMT, medical-assisting, allied-health, and medical-terminology study.
What the cards practice
- 80 abbreviation-to-expansion mappings, each followed by one short plain-English meaning or context note: 22 diagnostic or laboratory terms, 32 conditions or infections, and 26 care, anatomy, or documentation terms.
- Four bounded reverse mappings where producing the exact abbreviation is common, useful, and comparatively unambiguous: blood pressure → BP, cardiopulmonary resuscitation → CPR, complete blood count → CBC, and magnetic resonance imaging → MRI.
- Six context and safety checks covering ambiguity, U/u, IU, QD/QOD variants, decimal notation, and MS/MSO4/MgSO4.
Plausible reverse prompts for BID, TID, PRN, U/u, IU, QD/QOD, MS, MSO4, and MgSO4 are deliberately excluded. Producing those forms can be unsafe, ambiguous, or dependent on institutional policy. The deck teaches BID, TID, and PRN only for recognition and gives plain-language replacements for prohibited forms. It also excludes dosing, treatment decisions, patient-specific advice, and institution-specific shorthand.
Learning order
The sequence alternates diagnostic tests, conditions, care terms, and safety checks instead of presenting one long alphabetical run. The four forward/reverse pairs are separated by at least three unrelated cards. Easily confused laboratory, blood-cell, viral, gastrointestinal, and vascular terms are spaced apart so nearby cards do not give away the answer.
Sources and provenance
The abbreviation inventory and expansions were checked against MedlinePlus Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations, published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Safety wording was checked against the Joint Commission standards FAQ on abbreviations and dose designations, its linked Official “Do Not Use” list, and the ISMP List of Error-Prone Abbreviations, Symbols, and Dose Designations. Source review date: August 31, 2026.
The questions, answers, selection, sequence, metadata, and generated cover were independently created from common knowledge and original work. No competitor cards, source prose, logos, trade dress, or third-party media were copied.
The Common knowledge · CC0 1.0 label applies to the original wording, organization, metadata, and generated cover to the extent applicable rights exist. It does not claim ownership of medical facts or third-party names.
This is an independent, unofficial study resource. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine, the Joint Commission, or ISMP. It supports terminology study and must not be used to make clinical decisions or replace current institutional policy.
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Can a clinical abbreviation be assumed to have one universal meaning?
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No. Meanings can change with context and local standards; use the organization’s standardized terminology and spell a term out when ambiguity could affect care.
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What does ABG mean in a clinical context?
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Arterial blood gas. It is a blood test commonly used when evaluating lung or breathing problems.
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What does AFib mean in a cardiac context?
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Atrial fibrillation. It is an irregular heart rhythm.
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What does BP mean in a clinical context?
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Blood pressure. It describes the force of circulating blood against artery walls.
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What does ADHD mean in a clinical context?
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It affects attention and/or control of activity and impulses.
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What does ALP mean on a laboratory report?
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Alkaline phosphatase. This blood-test marker can be reviewed when evaluating liver or bone problems.
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What does ACL mean in a knee-injury context?
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Anterior cruciate ligament. It is a stabilizing ligament in the knee that is commonly injured.
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What does AIDS mean in a clinical context?
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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is the most advanced stage of HIV infection.
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What does BMI mean in a health-measurement context?
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Body mass index. It is a screening measure calculated from height and weight.
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In medication-related documentation, what should replace U or u for “unit”?
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Write “unit” in full. U or u can be mistaken for 0, 4, or cc.
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What does ALT mean on a laboratory report?
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Alanine aminotransferase. This blood-test marker is commonly reviewed when evaluating the liver.
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What does ALS mean in a neurology context?
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is a progressive disease that damages nerve cells controlling voluntary muscles.
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What does ACE mean in “ACE inhibitor”?
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme. An ACE inhibitor blocks this enzyme.
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What does AMD mean in an eye-care context?
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Age-related macular degeneration. It is an eye disease that damages central vision.
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What does AST mean on a laboratory report?
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Aspartate aminotransferase. This blood-test marker is commonly reviewed when evaluating the liver.
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What does CABG mean in a cardiac-surgery context?
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Coronary artery bypass graft. It is heart surgery that routes blood around blocked coronary arteries.
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What does AVM mean in a vascular context?
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Arteriovenous malformation. It is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins.
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What does CNS mean in an anatomy context?
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Central nervous system. It consists of the brain and spinal cord.
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In medication-related documentation, what should replace IU?
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Write “International Unit” in full. IU can be mistaken for IV or the number 10.
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What does BUN mean on a laboratory report?
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Blood urea nitrogen. It is a blood-test measurement commonly reviewed when evaluating kidney function.
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What does SIDS mean in a pediatric context?
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Sudden infant death syndrome. It describes the sudden unexplained death of an infant younger than one year after investigation.
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What does CPR mean in an emergency-care context?
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency procedure used when breathing or circulation has stopped.
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What does CAD mean in a cardiac context?
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Coronary artery disease. It is disease caused by plaque buildup in the arteries that supply the heart.
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What does CA-125 mean on a laboratory report?
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Cancer antigen 125. It is a blood-test marker used in some cancer-care contexts; it is not a diagnosis by itself.
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What does CSF mean in a neurology context?
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Cerebrospinal fluid. It is the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
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What does PUD mean in a gastrointestinal context?
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Peptic ulcer disease. It involves sores in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine.
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What does Dx mean in clinical documentation?
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Diagnosis. It is the identification of a disease or condition.
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What should replace QD and QOD variants in medication-related documentation?
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Write “daily” and “every other day” in full. QD and QOD variants can be misread.
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What does CBC mean on a laboratory order?
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Complete blood count. It is a blood test that measures several properties of blood cells.
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What does CMV mean in an infectious-disease context?
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Cytomegalovirus. It is a common virus in the herpesvirus family.
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What does ENT mean in a clinical-service context?
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Ear, nose, and throat. It refers to the clinical field also called otolaryngology.
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What does COPD mean in a respiratory context?
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a long-term lung disease that limits airflow and makes breathing difficult.
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What does CRP mean on a laboratory report?
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C-reactive protein. It is a blood-test marker related to inflammation.
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What does GI mean in an anatomy or clinical context?
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Gastrointestinal. It refers to the digestive tract and related care.
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What does CVA mean in a neurologic context?
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Cerebrovascular accident. It is a traditional clinical term for a stroke.
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What does GU mean in an anatomy or clinical context?
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Genitourinary. It refers to the urinary and reproductive organs.
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What is the safer way to write decimal values in medication-related documentation?
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Use a leading zero for a value below one, and do not use a trailing zero in medication-related documentation. A missed decimal point can change the value.
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What does CXR mean in an imaging context?
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Chest X-ray. It is a radiograph of the chest, commonly used to view the lungs and nearby structures.
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What does DVT mean in a vascular context?
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Deep-vein thrombosis. It is a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in a leg.
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What does ICD mean in a cardiac-device context?
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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. It is a device that monitors heart rhythm and can correct certain dangerous rhythms.
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What does GERD mean in a gastrointestinal context?
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease. It occurs when stomach contents repeatedly flow back into the esophagus.
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What do ECG and EKG mean in a cardiac-testing context?
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Electrocardiogram. ECG and EKG are two abbreviations for a recording of the heart’s electrical activity.
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What does ICU mean in a hospital context?
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Intensive care unit. It is a hospital unit for patients who need close monitoring and specialized care.
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What does HBV mean in an infectious-disease context?
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Hepatitis B virus. It is the virus that causes hepatitis B.
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What does IM mean as a route term?
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Intramuscular. It means within a muscle.
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Why should MS, MSO4, and MgSO4 be avoided in medication-related documentation?
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Write “morphine sulfate” or “magnesium sulfate” in full. MS is ambiguous, and MSO4 and MgSO4 can be confused with each other.
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What does ECHO mean in a cardiac-testing context?
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Echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to make images of the heart.
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What does HCV mean in an infectious-disease context?
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Hepatitis C virus. It is the virus that causes hepatitis C.
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What does IV mean as a route term?
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Intravenous. It means within a vein.
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What does MI mean in a cardiac context?
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Myocardial infarction. It is a heart attack caused by interrupted blood flow to heart muscle.
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What does EEG mean in a neurologic-testing context?
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Electroencephalogram. It records electrical activity in the brain.
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What does MMR mean in an immunization context?
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Measles, mumps, and rubella. The abbreviation commonly names the combined vaccine for these three diseases.
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What does HTN mean in a clinical context?
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Hypertension. It means high blood pressure.
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What does NG mean in “NG tube”?
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Nasogastric. An NG tube passes through the nose into the stomach.
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What does EMG mean in a muscle-testing context?
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Electromyography. It measures electrical activity in muscles.
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What does IBD mean in a gastrointestinal context?
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Inflammatory bowel disease. It is the umbrella term for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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What does NKDA mean in an allergy-history context?
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No known drug allergies. It records that no drug allergy is known at that time; it is not the same as “no known allergies.”
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What does HIV mean in an infectious-disease context?
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Human immunodeficiency virus. It attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS if untreated.
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What does ESR mean on a laboratory report?
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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate. It is a blood test used as a nonspecific marker of inflammation.
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What does NSAID mean in a medication-class context?
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is a class of medicines used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation.
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What does IBS mean in a gastrointestinal context?
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Irritable bowel syndrome. It is a disorder involving abdominal symptoms and altered bowel habits without visible digestive-tract damage.
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What does PRN mean in a medication context?
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As needed. It signals that timing depends on a stated need or condition; the abbreviation does not supply that condition by itself.
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What does TSH mean on a laboratory report?
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Thyroid-stimulating hormone. It is a blood-test marker commonly used when evaluating thyroid function.
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What does MRSA mean in an infectious-disease context?
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It is a type of staph bacterium resistant to several antibiotics.
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What does GFR mean in a kidney-testing context?
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Glomerular filtration rate. It estimates how much blood the kidneys’ filtering units process over time.
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What does SOB mean in clinical documentation?
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Shortness of breath. It describes difficulty breathing or feeling unable to get enough air.
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What does OCD mean in a mental-health context?
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder. It involves unwanted recurring thoughts and/or repetitive behaviors.
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What does HCT mean on a laboratory report?
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Hematocrit. It is the proportion of blood volume made up of red blood cells.
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What does BID mean in a medication context?
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Twice a day. This deck teaches recognition only; real medication instructions should follow current local standards and use plain language when required.
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What does PAD mean in a vascular context?
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Peripheral arterial disease. It is narrowing or blockage of arteries outside the heart, often affecting the legs.
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What does PSA mean on a laboratory report?
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Prostate-specific antigen. It is a blood-test marker associated with the prostate; the result is not a diagnosis by itself.
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What does RA mean in a rheumatology context?
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Rheumatoid arthritis. It is an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation.
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What does PID mean in a reproductive-health context?
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Pelvic inflammatory disease. It is an infection of the female reproductive organs.
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What does LFT mean on a laboratory order?
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Liver function tests. It refers to a group of blood tests used to assess the liver.
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What does RBC mean in a blood-cell context?
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Red blood cell. It is a blood cell that carries oxygen using hemoglobin.
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What does TID mean in a medication context?
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Three times a day. This deck teaches recognition only; real medication instructions should follow current local standards and use plain language when required.
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What does MRI mean in an imaging context?
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Magnetic resonance imaging. It uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images.
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Which common abbreviation means “cardiopulmonary resuscitation”?
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CPR.
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What does RSV mean in an infectious-disease context?
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Respiratory syncytial virus. It commonly causes respiratory infections and can be serious in infants and some older or high-risk adults.
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What does MS mean in a neurology context?
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Multiple sclerosis. It is a disease in which the immune system damages the protective covering of nerves. Outside this context, MS is ambiguous.
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What does PFT mean in a respiratory-testing context?
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Pulmonary function test. The term covers tests that measure how well the lungs work.
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Which common abbreviation means “blood pressure”?
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BP.
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What does SLE mean in a rheumatology context?
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Systemic lupus erythematosus. It is the systemic form of lupus, an autoimmune disease.
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Which common abbreviation means “complete blood count”?
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CBC.
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What does WBC mean in a blood-cell context?
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White blood cell. It is an immune-system cell that helps the body respond to infection and other threats.
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What does TB mean in an infectious-disease context?
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Tuberculosis. It is an infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, most often affecting the lungs.
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Which common abbreviation means “magnetic resonance imaging”?
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MRI.
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What does TIA mean in a neurologic context?
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Transient ischemic attack. It is a brief stroke-like episode caused by temporary interruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
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What does HGB mean on a laboratory report?
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Hemoglobin. It is the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells and a common blood-test measurement.
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What does UTI mean in a urinary context?
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Urinary tract infection. It is an infection in part of the urinary system.
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Medical Abbreviation Flashcards: Common Clinical Terms & Acronyms
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