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Primary C-section (first time mom has given birth by C-section)
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1E
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Secondary C-section (second time mom has given birth by C-section
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2E
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11-Beta-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
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11-β-HSD
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17-OH Progesterone -one of several indicators for adrenal etiologies of elevated androgens
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17-OHP
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Anterior & Posterior Repair
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A&P
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abortion
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A/AB
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Atypical Antibody Screen
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AAS
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Abortion (pregnancy termination prior to 20 weeks), or Abortus (number of pregnancies terminated before 20 weeks)
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AB/Ab
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Abdomen, Abdominal
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Abd
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Abdominal Circumference
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AC
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Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme
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ACE
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American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
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ACOG
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adrenocorticotropic hormone -impt for Cushing's
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ACTH
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Amniotic Fluid
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AF
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Amniotic Fluid Alpha-Fetoprotein
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AF-AFP
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Antral Follicle Count
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AFC
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Amniotic Fluid Infusion
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AFI
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Amniotic Fluid Index- •measures pockets of amniotic fluid to estimate amount •measures 4 quadrants of uterus >5cm = adequate <5cm = inadequate
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AFI
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alpha-fetoprotein
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AFP
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Amniotic Fluid Volume
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AFV
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appropriate (average) for gestational age
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AGA
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Atypical Glandular Cells, Atypical Glandular Cells-benign (from EC or EM origion, favoring benign nature), Atypical Glandular Cells-Not Otherwise Specified (favoring benign nature), Atypical Glandular Cells-Neoplastic (favoring a neoplastic nature)
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AGC, AGC-beningn, AGC-NOS, AGC-neoplastic
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acute gastroenteritis
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AGE
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artificial insemination
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AI
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Artificial Insemination Homologous
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AIH
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Alanine transaminase
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ALT
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Advanced Maternal Age
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AMA
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Anti-Mullerian Hormone (aka MIS, Mullerian Inhibiting Substance) -Member of TGF-Beta family, produced in granulosa cells of preantral & small antral follicles. AMH levels are reported as highest in follicles up to 4 nm in diameter, and levels decline with increase in follicle size. Has inhibitory effect on follicles' recruitment & decreases sensitivity of follicles to FSH, so it may have a regulatory role in follicle development.
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AMH
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Test for AMH (aka MIS) levels using enzyme immunoassay
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AMH/MIS EIA kit
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Amniocentesis
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Amnio, (Amno?)
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Very comprehensive sonogram to look for any fetal anomalies
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Anatomy scan
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antepartal; antepartum
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AP
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Anterior-Posterior
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AP
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome
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APS
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to reveal fetal hemoglobin, e.g. in vasa previa
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Apt Test
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Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
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APTT
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Artificial (assisted) Rupture of Membrane- •To speed up or induce labor the bag of waters may be broken using a hooked instrument. This is often carried out in conjunction with a drip of a synthetic hormone (pitocin) into the arm to stimulate contractions.
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AROM
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Assisted Reproductive Technology
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ART
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Asymptomatic Bacteriuria -most common type of UTI (8% incidence) -highest rates in women w/ sickle cell trait If ASB is untreated, 305 of cases progress to acute pyelophephritis
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ASB
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Atypical Squamous Cells, Atypical Squamous Cells of Uncertain Significance, Atypical Squamous Cells-High-grade
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ASCs, ASC-US, ASC-H
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Atrial Septal Defect
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ASD
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Aspartate transaminase
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AST
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
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AUB
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Area Under Curve (statistical/curve analysis)
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AUC
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starting codon
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AUG
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Zidovudine
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AZT
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HCG, Human chorionic gonadotropin, interacts with the LHCG receptor and promotes the maintenance of the corpus luteum during the beginning of pregnancy, causing it to secrete the hormone progesterone. Progesterone enriches the uterus with a thick lining of blood vessels and capillaries so that it can sustain the growing fetus. Human chorionic gonadotropin is heterodimeric, with an α (alpha) subunit identical to that of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH); and a β (beta) subunit that is unique to hCG. Levels of hCG may be measured in the blood or urine. Most tests employ a monoclonal antibody, which is specific to the β-subunit of hCG (β-hCG). This procedure is employed to ensure that tests do not make false positives by confusing hCG with LH and FSH. (The latter two are always present at varying levels in the body, whereas the presence of hCG almost always indicates pregnancy.)
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β-hCG
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baby for adoption
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B4A
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birth control pills
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BCP
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Barium Enema
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BE
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Baby For Adoption
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BFA
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Becker's Muscular Dystrophy
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BMD
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Baby On Arrival
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BOA
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bilateral otitis media
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BOM
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bag of water(s)
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BOW
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Blood Pressure
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BP
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biparietal diameter
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BPD
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(infants; respiratory): bronchopulmonary dysplasia
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BPD
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Beats per Minute
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BPM
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Biophysical profile- •A biophysical profile is a prenatal ultrasound evaluation of fetal wellbeing, involving a scoring system. It is often done when a non-stress test is non reactive, or for other obstetrical indications. this assessment evaluates: fetal breathing movements, gross body movements, fetal tone, reactive fetal heart rate, qualitative amniotic fluid volume. each component is scored as 2 or 0. a "good" score is a 10, and 6 - 8 is ok as long as amniotic fluid scores a 2.
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BPP
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Predisposing genetic factor for breast & ovarian cancers
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BRCA1
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breastfeeding
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BRF
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bathroom priviledges
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BRP
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Bowel sounds
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BS
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body surface area
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BSA
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breast self-examination
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BSE
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bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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BSO
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breakthrough bleeding
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BTB
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Bilateral Tubal Ligation
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BTL
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Blood Urea Nitrogen
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BUN
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Bacterial Vaginosis -arises from an alteration of normal flora, w/ marked decrease in lactobacillus & significant increase in aerobes & anaerobes -no inflamatory response w/ erythema, edema, & WBC's -Vaginal pH rises, & clue cells are seen on saline preparations (epithelial cells studded with bacteria obscuring the cell borders)
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BV
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birth weight
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BW
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Cesarean Section
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C-section, C/S
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Carcinoma
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CA
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cancer antigen 125; tumor marker
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CA-125
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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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CAH
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child abuse and neglect
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CAN
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Complete Blood Count
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CBC
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Clinical Breast Exam
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CBE
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Cortisol Binding Globulin
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CBG
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Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test
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CCCT
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cervical exam
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CE
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Conjugated Equine Estrogen
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CEE
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Carcinogenic Embryonic Antigen; tumor marker
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CEA
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continuous epidural infusion
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CEI
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Coronary Heart Disease
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CHD
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chronic hypertension
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CHTN
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cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
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CIN
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carcinoma in situ
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CIS
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Corpus Luteum
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CL
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cystometrogram
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CMG
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Cytomegalovirus- •a herpes-type virus that usually causes disease when the immune system is compromised
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CMV
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Core Needle Biopsy (of stereotatactic core-needle biopsy)
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CNB
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Certified Nurse Midwife
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CNM
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Central nervous system
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CNS
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clinical nurse specialist
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CNS (nurse)
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complains of
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c/o
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Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
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COH
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cerebral palsy
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CP
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Cephalopelvic Disproportion- •condition preventing normal delivery through the birth canal; either the baby's head is too large or the birth canal is too small
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CPD
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Creatinine (levels decreased in pregnancy)
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Cr
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Corticotropin Releasing Hormone
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CRH
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crown rump length
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CRL
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cesarean section
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CS or C-section
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Cerebrospinal Fluid
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CSF
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Contraction Stress Test- •stress test used to evaluate the ability of the fetus to tolerate stress of labor and delivery (oxytocin challenge test)
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CST
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Chlamydia- •sexually transmitted disease, the most common in developed countries •caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. •Often producing no symptoms, it can cause infertility, chronic pain, or a tubal pregnancy if left untreated.
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Contractions, contractions •Rhythmic tightening and relaxing motions of the muscles of the uterus
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93.CTX
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Costovertebral Angle, e.g. in costovertebral angle tenderness w/ acute pyelonephritis
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CVA
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Chorionic Villus Sampling- •A technique of prenatal diagnosis in which a small sample of the fetal portion of the placenta is removed and analyzed to detect certain genetic and congenital defects in the fetus
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CVS
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cervix
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CX
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Contraction
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CXT
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Dilatation (dilatation) & Curettage- •dilating the uterine cervix and using a curette to scrape the endometrium of the uterus; to diagnose disease, to correct vaginal bleeding, or to produce abortion
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D&C
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Dilation & Evacuation
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D&E
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discharge
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d/c
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Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (type of breast cancer)
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DCIS
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Diethylstilbestrol
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DES
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diet for age
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DFA
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dehydroepiandrosterone
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DHEA?
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dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate
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DHEAS
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Donor Insemination -Used in cases of azoospermia or failed ICSI
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DI
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disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
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DIC
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Diabetes Mellitus
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DM
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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DMD
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date of birth
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DOB
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Diminished/Decreased Ovarian Reserve
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DOR
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Delivery Room
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DR
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dexamethasone suppression test
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DST
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Deep Tendon Reflexes- •They are elicited by striking a tendon with a reflex hammer. This stimulus stretches the muscle group and causes skeletal muscles to contract.
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DTR
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Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
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DUB
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Deep Venous Thrombosis
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DVT
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Dual X-ray Absorptiometry scanning
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DXA
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Estradiol
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E2
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Endometriosis
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E/met
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elective abortion
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EAB
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Estimated Blood Loss
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EBL
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Endocervical (e.g. when a glandular epithelial cell abnormality has an endocervicial origion)
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EC
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endocervical curettage
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ECC
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Estimated/expected date of confinement
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EDC
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Estimated Date of Delivery; estimated due date
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EDD
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External Fetal Monitor- 1. detects cardiac activity as early as 4 wks gestation; used throughout pregnancy 2. useful short term monitoring; often used early in pregnancy (~10wks gestation) 3. useful for long term monitoring fetus is viable 23-24 wks gestation; monitor contractions
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EFM
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Exogenous FSH Ovarian Reserve Test
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EFORT
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Estimated Fetal Weight- •incorporation of all fetal growth parameters (bpd, hc, ac, fl, and hl)
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EFW
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Estimated Gestational Age
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EGA
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Endometrial (e.g. when a glandular epithelial cell abnormality has an endometrial origion)
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EM
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endometrial biopsy
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EMB
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Endocervical Adenocarcinoma In Situ
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Endocervical AIS
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ear, nose, throat
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ENT
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Endometrioma
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EOMA
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Estrogen &Progesterone Therapy
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EPT
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Estrogen-Progesterone Challenge Test
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EPCT
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Estrogen Replacement Therapy
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ERT
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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
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ESR
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Embryo Transfer
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ET
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Estrogen Therapy
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ET
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome- •These babies are born not only small for gestational age but also can be cognitively challenged. •Infant typically has a characteristic craniofacial deformity including short palpebral fissures, a thin upper lip, and an upturned nose. •Because of individual variations in metabolism, it is impossible to define a safe level of alcohol consumption.
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FAS
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Forceps Assisted Vaginal Delivery
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FAVD
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Foreign Body
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FB
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Fasting Blood Sugar
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FBS
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Frozen Embryo Transfer
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FET
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fetal fibronectin
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fFN
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Fundal Height
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FH
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Fetal Heart Rate- •Normal ______ _____ _____ is 120-160 BPM, (110 at term) Observe for baseline, variability, and periodic changes.
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FHR
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fetal heart tone, fetal heart tones
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FHT, FHT's
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International Federation of Gynecology & Obstetrics
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FIGO
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Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
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FISH
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femur length
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FL
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fetal lung maturity
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FLM
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Fine Needle Aspiration
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FNA
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Father of Baby
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FOB
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#Full term, preterm, abortion, living
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Functional Residual Capacity (of fetal lung)
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FRC
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Fetal Scalp Electrode- • instrument used to monitor the fetus's heartbeat while it is still in the uterus. • the device is placed just under the skin of the fetus's scalp
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FSE
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone- • initiates growth of ovarian follicles each month in the ovary and stimulates one or more follicles to develop to the stage of matuirty and ovulation; FSH also stimulates estrogen secretion by developing follicles; stimulates sperm production in the male
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FSH
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fingertip
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Ft
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Fluorescent Titer Antibody Absorption (e.g. for detecting syphillis
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FTA-ABS
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Failure To Descend
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FTD
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full-term normal delivery
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FTND
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Failure to Progress
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FTP
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First Trimester Screen (NT by US, PAPP-A, + βhCG )
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FTS
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failure to thrive
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FTT
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fever of unknown origin
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FUO
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fracture
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FX, Fx
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gravida, (number of pregnancies)
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G
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Gravida # of pregnancies; Para # of live births
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G//P
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gravida and para
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G&P
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Currently pregnant; was pregnant that turned into a miscarriage
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G1P0
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Twins; identical or fraternal
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G1P2
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5 pregnancies, 0 full term, 2 preterm, 3 abortions/miscarriage, 0 (currently) living. • This woman is a high risk pregnancy as she tends to have more preterm/miscarriages than full term pregnancies. Monitor her very closely
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G5P0230
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5 pregnancies, 2 full term, 1 preterm, 1 abortion/miscarriage, 3 (currently) living children
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G5P2113
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Gonadotropin Analog Stimulation Test
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GAST
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Group B Beta-hemolytic Streptococcus
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GBBS
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Group Beta Strep; Group B Strep • Normal flora of perineum of 1/3 adults. **Can transfer to newborns
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GBS
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the same culture group beta strep- vaginal rectal culture
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GBS/VRC
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Gonorrhea culture
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GC
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Gonorrhea- • A sexually transmitted bacterial disease caused by a gonococcus bacterium that causes inflammation of the genital mucous membrane, burning pain when urinating, and a discharge
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GC
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Glucose challenge test
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GCT
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Granulosa Cell Tumor
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GCT
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
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GDM
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gastroesophageal reflux
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GER
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Glomerular Filtration Rate
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GFR
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gestational hypertention
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GH
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good hand washing
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GHW
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gastrointestinal
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GI
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gamete intrafallopian transfer
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GIFT
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gonadotropin-releasing hormone
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GnRH, GNRH
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Gravida, pregnancy
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Grav
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Gestational Sac
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GS
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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
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GTD
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Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasm
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GTN
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gravida, term, premature, abortion, living children
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GTPAL
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Glucose Tolerance Test
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GTT
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gynecology
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GYN
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hemoglobin and hematocrit
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H&H
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history and physical
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H&P
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Hepatitis B e antigen -accurate predictor of viral replication & infectivity
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HBeAg
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Hepatitis B surface antigen -most common screening marker that identifies carrier status
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HBsAg
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hyperbaric oxygen
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HBO
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head circumference
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HC
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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin- • hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta, stimulates the corpus luteum to grow and secrete estrogen and progesterone at a higher rate; pregnancy tests work by detecting this in women's urine. • hCG interacts with the LHCG receptor and promotes the maintenance of the corpus luteum during the beginning of pregnancy, causing it to secrete the hormone progesterone. • Progesterone enriches the uterus with a thick lining of blood vessels and capillaries so that it can sustain the growing fetus.
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hCG, HCG
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same as hPL; human chorionic somatomammotropin
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hCS
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Hematocrit
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Hct
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Hospital Day
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HD
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Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
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HDN
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Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, Low Platelets (a type of severe preeclampsia; with high protein in the urine = PIH)
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HELLP
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Hemoglobin
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Hgb
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Haemophilus influenzae type B; Hib: Haemophilus influenza B conjugate vaccine
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Hib
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Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia
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HIT
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Human immunodeficiency virus, the etiologic agent responsible for the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
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HIV
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Humerus Length
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HL
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Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
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HMG
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human placental lactogen
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hPL
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Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian; e.g. in ovarian estrogen stimulation of the HPO axis in true precocity
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HPO
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Human Papilloma Virus- • a group of viruses that can cause genital warts in males and females and can cause cervical cancer in females
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HPV
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heart rate
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HR
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hormone replacement therapy
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HRT
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hysterosalpingography, hystersalpingogram
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HSG
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High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion -Consistent with changes due to HPV viral persistence & higher suspicion for invasive potential -Encompasses moderate/severe dysplasia/CIS & CIN 2/CIN 3
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HSIL
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Herpes Simplex Virus- • Infections occur in the peri-rectal, oral, and genital areas; outbreak is more wide spread and lasts longer. • S/S include: fever, pain, bleeding, and lymph node enlargement. Systemic symptoms include: HA, myalgia, and malaise.
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HSV
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Hormone Therapy
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HT
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hypertension
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HTN
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intake and output
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I/O
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incision and drainage
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I&D
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Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
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ICSI
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Intensive Care Unit
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ICU
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Infant of Diabetic Mother
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IDM
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intramuscular
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IM
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Internal Scalp Electrode (ISE: Internal Scalp Lead?)
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ISE
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Internal Scalp Lead
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ISL
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Intrauterine Device- • inserted by doctor into uterus to prevent fertilized egg from implanting into uterine wall. can be left in for up to 5 years. doesn't prevent STDs. usually used after childbirth
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IUD
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Intrauterine fetal demise; death; distress • Intrauterine Fetal Death, may also see FDIU • Fetal death occurring before expected date of birth.
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IUFD or FDIU
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intrauterine growth restriction, intrauterine growth retardation (intrauterine growth rate?) • condition in which the fetus is not growing as fast as normal, usually considered being malnourished or abnormal.
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IUGR
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Intrauterine Insemination
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IUI
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intrauterine pregnancy
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IUP
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Intra-Uterine Pressure Catheter- • Pressure-sensitive device inserted through the cervix and past the presenting part into the amniotic fluid in the uterus to measure the intensity of contractions in mm of Hg.
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IUPC
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Intrauterine Transfusion
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IUT
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Intravenous
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IV
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Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation
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IVF
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in vitro fertilization
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IVF
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In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer, In Vitro Fertilization pre-Embryo Transfer
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IVF-ET
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Intraventricular Hemorrhage
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IVH
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In Vitro Maturation
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IVM
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Intravenous pyelogram; Intravenous Pyelography -e.g. to r/o urinary tract origin for a pelvic mass
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IVP
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Potassium Hydroxide; useful for revealing pseudohyphae, e.g. of candida vaginitis
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KOH
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kidneys, ureters, bladder
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KUB
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keep vein open
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KVO
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labor and delivery
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L/D
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Lecithin/Sphingomyelin (Ratio-mature=2:1)
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L/S
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Labor & Delivery
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L&D
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Lupus Anti-Coagulant
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LAC
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laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy
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LAVH
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low birth weight
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LBW
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living children
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LC
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Lobuklar Carcinoma In Situ (type of breast cancer)
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LCIS
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Low Cervical Transverse C-Section
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LCT C/S
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Lactate Dehydrogenase
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LDH
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Low-Density Lipoprotein
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LDL
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labor-delivery room
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LDR
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Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum
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LDRP
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loop electrocautery excision procedure, loop electrosurgical excision procedure
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LEEP
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Large for gestational Age- • A neonate who is plotted at or above the 90th percentile on the intrauterine growth chart.
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LGA
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Lymphogranuloma Venereum (caused by l serotype of Chlamydia Trachomatis) -male:female is 5:1 -rare in U.S.
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LGV
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Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
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LH
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Luteinizing Hormone
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LH
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Last Menstrual Period
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LMP
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left mentoposterior
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LMP
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Lymph Node Dissection
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LND
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last normal menstrual period
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LNMP
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Lysis Of Adhesions
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LOA
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left otitis media
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LOM
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Lysergic acid diethylamide
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LSD
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Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion -Consistent with changes of a transient HPV infection unlikely to progress to cancer. Encompasses mild HPV, mild dysplasia, & CIN 1
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LSIL
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left salpingo-oophorectomy
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LSO
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low transverse cesarean section
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LTCS
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Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
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LVH
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Minimal Alveolar Concentration (RE: inhalation anesthetics; decreased in pregnancy so they don't need as much drug)
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MAC
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
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MAO inhibitors
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meconium aspiration syndrome
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MAS
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Mother Baby
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MB
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Microbilirubin
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MBR
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Mean Corpuscular Volume
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MCV
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metered dose inhaler
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MDI
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medial/midline episiotomy
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ME
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Meconium
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MEC
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nebulized medication
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MED NEB, med neb
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Microhemagglutination assay for antibodies to T. pallidum (syphillis)
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MHA-TP
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Mullerian Inhibiting Factor (Aka MIS & AMH)
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MIF
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Mullerian Inhibiting Substance, aka AMH; Test to Determine Fertility AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone), also called MIS (Mullerian Inhibiting Substance) is produced directly by the ovarian follicles. Women with lower AMH have lower antral follicular counts and produce a lower number of oocytes. AMH level testing can also be very useful for young women who want to postpone childbearing , but want to check their fertility potential before doing so.
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milliliters
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Midline Episiotomy, medio-lateral episiotomy
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MLE
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medroxyprogesterone acetate
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MPA
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maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein
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MSAFP
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Morphine Sulphate Epidural
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MSE
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Meconium Strained Fluid
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MSF
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Multipara- • A woman who has delivered two or more pregnancies at 20 or more weeks of gestation. • multip: multipara, multiparous
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Multip
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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation
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N/V/D/C
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Newborn
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NB
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NC
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nursing care plan
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NCP
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Normal Delivery
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ND
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Necrotizing enterocolitis
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NEC
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Natural Family Planning
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NFP
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Non-Growing Follicle
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NGF
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Nongonococcal urethritis
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NGU
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neonatal intensive care unit
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NICU
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No Information Not Keeping
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NINK
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no known drug allergies
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NKDA
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New Ob appointment
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NOB
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No Prenatal Care
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NPC
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NPH insulin (or neutral protamine Hagedorn) (also known as Humulin N, Novolin N, Novolin NPH, NPH Iletin II, and isophane insulin), is an intermediate-acting insulin given to help control the blood sugar level of those with diabetes. NPH was created in 1936 when Nordisk formulated "isophane" porcine insulin by adding neutral protamine to regular insulin. This is a suspension of crystalline zinc insulin combined with the positively charged polypeptide, protamine. When injected subcutaneously, it has an intermediate duration of action, meaning longer than that of regular insulin, and shorter than ultralente, glargine or detemir.
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NPH
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nothing per os/nothing by mouth
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NPO
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Non Reassuring Fetal Heart Tones
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NRFHT
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Neonatal Resuscitation- • breathing assessment stimulate - dry off warmer to prevent heat loss O2 or ventilation may be needed compressions prn *possible intubation
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NRP
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Not Significant
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NS
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Normal Sinus Rhythm
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NSR
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Non Stress Test- • External FHR monitor to observe accelerations in response to movement. Reactive is defined by: 2 or more accelerations in 20 min at least 10 bpm above baseline and lasting at least 15 sec. nonreactive: this does not happen in 40 min
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NST
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Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
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NSVD
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nuchal translucency
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NT
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Neural Tube Defect- • any of a group of congenital anomalies involving the brain and spinal column that are caused by failure of the neural tube to close during embryonic development
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NTD
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nasotracheal tube
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NTT
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neurovascular
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NV
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nausea, vomitting, diarrhea, constipation
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NVDC, N/V/D/C
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Occiput Anterior- • most efficient, optimal contractions to allow baby to move down
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OA
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obstetrics, obstetric
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OB
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Ovarian Blood Flow (a fertility test; less commonly used)
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OBF
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oral contraceptive
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OC
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Oral Contraceptive Pill(s)
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OCP,OCPs
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Oxytocin Challenge Test
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OCT
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otitis externa
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OE
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
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OGTT
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Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome -Serious lifethreatening complication of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH)
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OHSS
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Oligohydramnios
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Oligo
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Occiput Posterior- • Baby is looking up at the ceiling rather than looking down. Most of the time fetuses rotate spontaneously and delivery progresses as normal.
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OP
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Ovarian Reserve
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OR
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open reduction internal fixation
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ORIF
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over the counter (nonpresciption) drug
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OTC
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Ovarian Volume (fertility test via ultrasound)
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OV
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Para (number of living children)
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P
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Progesterone (e.g. the lab value)
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P4
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Papanicolaou smear
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PAP/Pap
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Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein-A
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PAPP-A
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post anesthesia recovery
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PAR
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birth of viable infant
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Para
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pathology
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Path
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Polycystic ovaries, Polycystic ovarian syndrome
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PCO, PCOS
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Angel Dust; teratogenic, facial abnormalities
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PCP
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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PCR
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Progesterone Challenge Test
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PCT
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Patent Ductus Arteriosis- • a heart defect that occurs when the ductus arteriosus does not close at birth; channels between pulmonary artery and aorta fail to close
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PDA
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pediatrics
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Peds
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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy~ feeding tube
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PEG
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pupils equal round reactive to light and accomodation
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PERRLA
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Prostaglandin E2, for induction of labor in case of postdates pregnancy, when fetal macrosomia is supected & when the dates are certain & the cervix is unfavorable
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PGE2
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peripherally inserted central venous catheter
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PICC
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease- • inflammation of the vagina, cervix, fallopian tubes, and broad ligament; often a result of untreated sexually transmitted infections; also caused by bacteria associated with bacterial vaginitis
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PID
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Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (with high protein in the urine = Preeclampsia) • the development of hypertension (high blood pressure) during pregnancy in women who had normal blood pressure readings prior to pregnancy
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PIH
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Pitocin- oxytocin induced labor • synthetic form of oxytocin to induce or speed up labor
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Pit
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Phenylketonuria- • an inherited rare condition in which a baby is born without the ability to properly break down an amino acid called phenylalanine
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PKU
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premenstrual dysphoric disorder
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PMDD
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previous menstrual period
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PMP
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premenstrual syndrome
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PMS
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Prenatal Vitamins
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PNV
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oral
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PO
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Products Of Conception
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POC
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Postoperative Day
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POD
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Premature Ovarian Failure
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POF
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Polyhydramnios
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Poly
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Placenta, Ovaries, Uterus
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POU
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Postpartum
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PP
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Postpartum day
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PPD
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Purified Protein Derivative (TB test)
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PPD
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Post Partum Hemorrhage
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PPH
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Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes- • rupture of membranes in a gestation (before 37 weeks, prior to the onset of labor; half go into labor within 48 hours, 90% within a week
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PPROM
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packed red blood cells
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PRBC
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Primipara- • A woman who has delivered one pregnancy of at least 20 weeks.
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Primip, PRIMIP
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premature rupture of membranes • Spontaneous rupture of membranes before onset of labor. Gestation may be term, preterm, or postterm. • Complications of this are: Infection to mom & baby. It should not happen more than 24 hours before delivering of baby.
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PROM
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Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling -highest risk of the invasive testing methods -allows for the widest possible range of fetal testing
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PUBS
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Pruritic Urticarial Papules & Placques of Pregnancy -Most common pruritic dermatosis of pregnancy -No adverse effect on pregnancy has been noted -Severe itching occurs along w/ a periumbilical rash tht spreads to extremities Tx w/ oral antihistamines & corticosteroids
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PUPPP syndrome
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prothrombin time
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PT
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Preterm Labor
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PTL
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Propylthiouracil
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PTU
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partial thromboplastin time
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PTT
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Polyvinyl alcohol microspheres; e.g. for embolization treatment of Leiomyomas, in which microspheres are injected to cause ischemia, necrosis & devascularization of the leiomyomas
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PVA
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2nd trimester screen; 15-21 wks: AFP, hCG, uE3, & inhibin-A
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Quad screen
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rule out
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R/O, r/o
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reactive airway disease
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RAD
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Red Blood Cell
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RBC
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Randomized Controlled Trials
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RCT's
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recommended dietary allowence
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RDA
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recommended daily intake
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RDI
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome- • condition that can occur in a premature infant in which the lungs are not matured to the point of manufacturing lecithin, a pulmonary surfactant, resulting in a collapse of the alveoli, which leads to cyanosis and hypoxia
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RDS
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Red cell distribution width
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RDW
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rapid eye movement
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REM
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Given to prevent RH isoimmunization if the patient is Rh negative
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RhoGAM
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Receiver's Operating Characteristics (statistical/curve analysis)
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ROC
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range of motion
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ROM
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rupture of membranes
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ROM (OB)
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Retinopathy Of Prematurity
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ROP
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Retained Products Of Conception
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RPOC
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rapid plasma regain (a screening test for syphilis)
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RPR (RPG? RPS?)
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Recovery Room
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RR
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right salpingo-oophorectomy
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RSO
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Radiation Therapy
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RT
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return to clinic
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RTC
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Return To Office
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RTO
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Resolve Through Sharing
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RTS
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Mefipristone; oral progesterone antagonist used in combination with a prostaglandin as a first trimester abortion method; used to terminate pregnancies medially prior to 10 weeks gestation; success rates approach 95%, with failures requiring suction D&C
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RU-486
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Retroverted (e.g. in case of uterus)
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RV
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Status Post
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s/p
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signs and symptoms
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S/S
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Heterozygous sickle cell disease state
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SA
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spontaneous abortion
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SAB
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saturation
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SAT
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Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis
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SBE
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Squamo-columnar junction; between the original SC junction & the new SC junction lies the transformation zone, in which CIN might arise (in context of HPV 16 & 18)
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SC junction
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Supra Cervical Hysterectomy
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SCH
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Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (e.g. Raloxifene, an estrogen agonist in bone but an estrogen antagonist in breast & endometrial tissue; good for treating osteoporosis while avoiding added risk for neoplasm)
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SERM
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Small Gestational Age- • Born below the 10th percentile of birth weight for gestational age; indicates serious health risks.
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SGA
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Sex hormone binding globulin
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SHBG
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome- • the unexpected death, usually during the night, of an infant under 1 year of age that remains unexplained after thorough investigation
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SIDS
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Saline Infused Sonogram
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SIS
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sublingual
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SL
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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SLE
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Salpingo-oophorectomy
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SO
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subjective, objective, assessment, plan
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SOAP
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shortness of breath
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SOB
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spontaneous premature rupture of membranes
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SPROM
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spontaneous rupture of membranes • When the amniotic sac ruptures naturally; breaking of water or amniotic sac; women should go into labor within 24 hours
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SROM
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Homozygous sickle cell disease state
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SS
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sterile speculum exam
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SSE
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
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SSRI's
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sterile, spontaneous vaginal delivery
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SSVD
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immediately, at once
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STAT
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sexually transmitted disease
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STD
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Sexually Transmitted Infection- • a disease spread by sexual contact, including syphilis, gonorrhea, genital herpes, chlamydia, and HIV. STI
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STI
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subcutaneous
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SubQ
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(normal) spontaneous vaginal delivery
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SVD, NSVD
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Sterile Vaginal Exam
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SVE
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Triiodothyronine
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T3
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Thyroxin
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T4
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Free thyroxin index
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T4 index
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therapeutic abortion
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TAB, TAb
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total abdominal hysterectomy
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TAH
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total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy ("total pelvic clean out, e.g. as Tx for PID-related pain)
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TAH-BSO, TAHBSO
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Thyroid-binding globulin
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TBG
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term birth, living child
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TBLC
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Total Donor Insemination
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TDI
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TDX-FLM
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Tracheo-Esophageal
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TE
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to keep open
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TKO
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telephone order
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TO
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Tubo-Ovarian Abscess -arises from untreated or inadequately treated acute salpingooophoritis that fails to resolve but instead forms a purulent inflammatory mass involving the uterus, oviducts, ovaries, bowel & omentum
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TOA
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tocodynanometer, Tocometer •Pressure sensitive button that senses tightness/firmness of uterine muscle •Placed on the fundus with belt
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TOCO, Toco
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Trial of Labor- • allowance of reasonable period (4-6 hours) of spontaneous active labor in order to determine safety of a vaginal birth for mother and fetus.
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TOL
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Termination Of Pregnancy
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TOP
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total parenteral (parental?) nutrition
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TPN
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to run at
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TRA
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Thyrotropin Releasing Hormone
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TRH
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Throid Stimulating Hormone
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TSH
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toxic shock syndrome
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TSS
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Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
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TTN
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total vaginal hysterectomy
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TVH
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Transabdominal ultrasound
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TUS?
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Transvaginal Ultrasound?
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TVUS?
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Transformation Zone of the cervix, e.g. where CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) arises and where HPV, esp. types 16 & 18 may alter normal metaplasia of columnar to squarmous epithelium. Intraepithelal refers to the abnormal, immature, disorganized dysplastic cells contained within the epithelium, with the basement membrane intact
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T-zone
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Ultrasound
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U/S
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urinalysis
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UA
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Uterine Activity
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UA
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uterine contractions
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UC
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unconjugated Estriol (part of Quad Screen)
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uE3
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Uteroplacental Insufficiency
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UPI
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Upper Respiratory Infection
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URI
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ultrasound
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US, U/S
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urinary tract infection
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UTI
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vacuum assisted delivery
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VAD
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Vibroacoustic Stimulation
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VAS
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Vacuum Assisted Vaginal Delivery
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VAVD
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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean • VBAC is considered a safe option if the indication for cesarean delivery is not likely to be repeated Contraindications: • Classical • Large infant • Malpresentation • Pelvic inadequacy • Fetal or placental problems • Alternate setting (unless facilities available for C/S) Risks: • Uterine rupture and hemorrhage • Failure of trial of labor
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VBAC
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venereal disease
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VD
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Veneral Disease - Gonorrhea
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VDG
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veneral disease research labratories
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VDRL
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Venereal Disease - Syphillis
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VDS
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Vaginal Exam
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VE
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Vaginal Hysterectomy
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VH
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Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia
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VIN
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very low birth weight
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VLBW
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verbal order, verbal orders
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VO
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Ventricular Septal Defect
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VSD
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Venous thromboembolism
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VTE
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Vertex
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VTS
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Ventral Wall Defects(s) -e.g. omphalocele, gastroschisis)
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VWD(s)
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Varicella Zoster Virus
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VZV
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White Blood Cell
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WBC
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well developed
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W-D, WD
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women, infants, and children program
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WIC
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well nourished
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WN
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Within Normal Limits
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WNL
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triple marker screen
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X-AFP
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years old
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Y/O, y/o
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year of birth
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YOB
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Yolk Sac
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YS
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zygote intrafallopian transfer
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