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08/31/2010
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Term
a
 Definition
before
Term
A
 Definition
assessment
Term
A/
 Definition
active
Term
AA/
 Definition
active assist
Term
AAA
 Definition
abdominal aortic aneurysm
Term
AAL
 Definition
anterior axial line
Term
AAROM
 Definition
active assistive range of motion
Term
abd/add
 Definition
abduction / adduction
Term
ABG
 Definition
arterial blood gases
Term
ABI
 Definition
acquired brain injury
Term
abn
 Definition
abnormal
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
ACA
 Definition
anterior cerebral artery
Term
AC joint
 Definition
acromioclavicular joint
Term
ACL
 Definition
anterior cruciate ligament
Term
ADA
 Definition
Americans with Disabilites Act, American Diabetes Association
Term
ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
Term
ad lib
 Definition
at discretion
Term
AE
 Definition
above elbow
Term
afib
 Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
AFO
 Definition
ankle foot orthosis
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Term
AIIS
 Definition
anterior inferior iliac spine
Term
A/K
 Definition
above knee
Term
AKA
 Definition
above knee amputation
Term
AKS
 Definition
arthroscopic knee surgery
Term
A-line
 Definition
arterial line
Term
ALS
 Definition
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Term
AKFO
 Definition
ankle knee foot orthosis
Term
am, a.m.
 Definition
morning, before noon
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advice
Term
amb.
 Definition
ambulation
Term
amt
 Definition
amount
Term
ANS
 Definition
autonomic nervous system
Term
ant
 Definition
anterior
Term
ante
 Definition
before
Term
A-P
 Definition
anterior-posterior
Term
appts
 Definition
appointments
Term
APTA
 Definition
American Physical Therapy Association
Term
ARC
 Definition
AIDS related complex
Term
ARD
 Definition
adult respiratory distress
Term
ARDS
 Definition
adult respiratory distress syndrome
Term
ARF
 Definition
acute renal failure
Term
AROM
 Definition
active range of motion
Term
ASAP
 Definition
as soon as possible
Term
ASCVD
 Definition
arteriorsclerotic cardiovascular disease
Term
ASD
 Definition
atrial septal defect
Term
ASHD
 Definition
arteriorsclerotic heart disease
Term
ASIS
 Definition
anterior superior iliac spine
Term
assist.
 Definition
assistance
Term
ATNR
 Definition
asymmetrical tonic neck reflex
Term
A-V
 Definition
arterio-venous
Term
AVN
 Definition
avascular necrosis
Term
AVR
 Definition
aortic valve replacement
Term
AVS
 Definition
arteriovenous shunt
Term
ax.cr
 Definition
axillary crutches
Term
BBA
 Definition
Balanced Budget Act of 1997
Term
BBB
 Definition
bundle branch block
Term
BBFA
 Definition
both bone forearm (fracture)
Term
b/c
 Definition
because
Term
BC/BS
 Definition
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Term
BE
 Definition
below elbow
Term
bid
 Definition
twice a day
Term
bil.
 Definition
bilateral
Term
biw
 Definition
twice a week
Term
BK
 Definition
below knee
Term
BKA
 Definition
below knee amputation
Term
BLE
 Definition
both lower extremities
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BOS
 Definition
base of support
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BPD
 Definition
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Term
BPF
 Definition
bronchopleural fistula
Term
BPM
 Definition
beats per minute
Term
BR
 Definition
bedrest
Term
B/S, B.S.
 Definition
beside, bedside
Term
BS
 Definition
breath sounds, bowel sounds
Term
BUE
 Definition
both upper extremities
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
c
 Definition
with
Term
CA
 Definition
carcinoma, cancer
Term
CABG
 Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CAPTE
 Definition
Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education
Term
CARF
 Definition
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Term
CAT
 Definition
computerized axial tomography
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
C/C, C/Cs
 Definition
chief complaint, chief complaints
Term
cc
 Definition
cubic centimeter
Term
CCU
 Definition
coronary care unit
Term
C & DB
 Definition
cough and deep breathing
Term
CF
 Definition
cystic fibrosis
Term
CGA
 Definition
contact guard assist
Term
CHD
 Definition
congenital heart disease, congenital hip dislocation
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
CHI
 Definition
closed head injury
Term
CiTx
 Definition
cervical intermittent traction
Term
cm
 Definition
centimeter(s)
Term
CMS
 Definition
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Term
CMV
 Definition
cytomegalovirus
Term
CN
 Definition
cranial nerve
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
Term
c/o
 Definition
complains of, complaint(s) of
Term
CO
 Definition
cardiac output
Term
cont
 Definition
continue
Term
coord
 Definition
coordination
Term
COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Term
COTA
 Definition
certified occupational therapist assistant
Term
CP
 Definition
compression pump,cerebral palsy
Term
CPAP
 Definition
continuous positive airway pressure
Term
CPM
 Definition
continuous passive motion machine
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CPT
 Definition
current procedural terminology, chest physical therapy
Term
CRF
 Definition
chronic renal failure
Term
C-Section
 Definition
cesarean section
Term
CSF
 Definition
cerebral spinal fluid
Term
CT scan
 Definition
computerized axial tomography
Term
CVA
 Definition
cerebral vascular accident
Term
c/w
 Definition
consistent with
Term
CW
 Definition
continuous wave
Term
CX
 Definition
cancel
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
D1, D2
 Definition
diagonal 1, diagonal 2 (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation [PNF] patterns)
Term
d/c
 Definition
discharge, discontinue
Term
DEP
 Definition
data, evaluation, performance goals
Term
dept
 Definition
department
Term
DF
 Definition
dorsiflexion
Term
DI
 Definition
diabetes insipidus
Term
DIP
 Definition
distal interphalangeal joint
Term
DJD
 Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DME
 Definition
durable medical equipment
Term
DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
DOA
 Definition
dead on arrival
Term
DOB
 Definition
date of birth
Term
DOD
 Definition
date of discharge
Term
DOE
 Definition
dyspnea on exertion
Term
DPT
 Definition
diptheria-pertussis-tetanus (vaccine)
Term
DRGs
 Definition
diagnosis related groups
Term
drsg
 Definition
dressing
Term
DSD
 Definition
dry sterile dressing
Term
DTR
 Definition
deep tendon reflex
Term
DVT
 Definition
deep venous thrombosis
Term
Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
ECF
 Definition
extended care facility
Term
ECG, EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
elec.
 Definition
electrical
Term
EMG
 Definition
electromyogram
Term
ENT
 Definition
ear, nose, throat
Term
EOB
 Definition
edge of bed
Term
equip.
 Definition
equipment
Term
ER
 Definition
emergency room
Term
ERISA
 Definition
Employer Retirement Income Security Act
Term
E.S., E-stim
 Definition
electrical stimulation
Term
ESRD
 Definition
end-stage renal disease
Term
ETT
 Definition
endotracheal tube
Term
EV, ev
 Definition
eversion
Term
Eval
 Definition
evaluation
Term
ex.
 Definition
exercise
Term
ext., /
 Definition
extension
Term
F
 Definition
female,fair muscle strength grade
Term
(F)
 Definition
father
Term
FAQ
 Definition
full arc quads
Term
FAROM
 Definition
functional active range of motion
Term
FDA
 Definition
Food and Drug Administration
Term
FES
 Definition
functional electrical stimulation
Term
FIM
 Definition
functional independence measure
Term
flex.
 Definition
flexion
Term
FOR
 Definition
functional outcome report
Term
FRC
 Definition
functional residual capacity
Term
ft
 Definition
foot, feet
Term
FTP
 Definition
failure to progress
Term
FTSG
 Definition
full-thickness skin graft
Term
F/U
 Definition
follow up
Term
FUO
 Definition
fever unknown origin
Term
FVC
 Definition
forced vital capacity
Term
FWB
 Definition
full weight-bearing
Term
FWW; fw/w
 Definition
front wheeled walker
Term
Fx, fx
 Definition
fractured
Term
G
 Definition
good (muscle strength, balance)
Term
GA
 Definition
gestational age
Term
gastrocs
 Definition
gastrocnemius muscle
Term
GBS
 Definition
Guillain Barre Syndrome
Term
GCS
 Definition
Glasgow Coma Scale
Term
GERD
 Definition
gastroesophageal refulx disease
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
gluts.
 Definition
gluteals
Term
gm
 Definition
gram
Term
GMT
 Definition
gross muscle test
Term
GSW
 Definition
gunshot wound
Term
G-tube
 Definition
gastronomy tube
Term
gt.
 Definition
gait
Term
GXT
 Definition
graded exercise test
Term
(H)
 Definition
husband
Term
HBP
 Definition
high blood pressure
Term
HCFA
 Definition
Health Care Financing Administration
Term
H & P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
HA, H/A
 Definition
headache
Term
Hb, Hgb, HGB
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HCT, hct
 Definition
hematocrit
Term
HEENT
 Definition
head, ears, eyes, nose, throat
Term
Hemi
 Definition
hemiplegia
Term
Hep.
 Definition
heparin
Term
HEP
 Definition
home exercise program
Term
HHA
 Definition
hand held assist, home health aide
Term
HI
 Definition
head injury
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HMO
 Definition
health maintenance organization
Term
HNP
 Definition
herniated nucleus pulposus
Term
h/o
 Definition
history of
Term
HO
 Definition
heterotropic ossification
Term
HOB
 Definition
head of bed
Term
HP
 Definition
hot pack
Term
HR
 Definition
heart rate
Term
hr
 Definition
hour
Term
h.s.
 Definition
at bedtime
Term
HS
 Definition
hamstring(s)
Term
ht.
 Definition
height
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
HWR
 Definition
hardware removal
Term
HX, Hx, hx
 Definition
history
Term
(I), indep.
 Definition
independent
Term
IBS
 Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
Term
ICBG
 Definition
iliac crest bone graft
Term
ICD-9
 Definition
International Classification of Diseases
Term
ICH
 Definition
intracranial hemorrhage
Term
ICIDH
 Definition
International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities and Handicaps
Term
ICF
 Definition
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
Term
ICP
 Definition
intracranial pressure
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
IDDM
 Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
I/E ratio
 Definition
inspiratory/expiratory ratio
Term
IEP
 Definition
individual education program
Term
IFC
 Definition
interferential current
Term
IFSP
 Definition
individual family service plan
Term
ILV
 Definition
independent lung ventilation
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IMV
 Definition
intermittent mandatory ventilation
Term
in.
 Definition
inch(es)
Term
inf.
 Definition
inferior
Term
int.
 Definition
internal
Term
IP
 Definition
inpatient, interphalangeal
Term
IPA
 Definition
Individual Practice Association
Term
IRDS
 Definition
infant respiratory distress syndrome
Term
IS
 Definition
incentive spirometer
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
JAMA
 Definition
Journal of the American Medical Association
Term
JCAHO
 Definition
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (The Joint Commission)
Term
J-Tube
 Definition
jejunostomy tube
Term
JRA
 Definition
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Term
jt.
 Definition
joint
Term
K
 Definition
potassium
Term
Kcal
 Definition
kilocalorie
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
(A)
 Definition
assist
Term
L
 Definition
liter
Term
(L),lt.
 Definition
left
Term
L5
 Definition
5th lumbar vertebrae
Term
LAQ
 Definition
long arc quadriceps
Term
lat.
 Definition
lateral
Term
lb
 Definition
pound
Term
LBBB
 Definition
left bundle branch block
Term
LBP
 Definition
low back pain
Term
LE, LEs
 Definition
lower extremity, lower extremities
Term
lg
 Definition
large
Term
lic.
 Definition
license
Term
LL
 Definition
long leg braces
Term
LLC
 Definition
long leg cast
Term
LLE
 Definition
left lower extremity
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LMN
 Definition
lower motor neuron
Term
LOA
 Definition
leave of absence
Term
LOB
 Definition
loss of balance
Term
LOC
 Definition
loss of or level of consciousness
Term
LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
LPN
 Definition
licensed practical nurse
Term
LTG
 Definition
long-term goals
Term
LTC
 Definition
long-term care
Term
LUE
 Definition
left upper extremity
Term
M
 Definition
male
Term
(M)
 Definition
mother
Term
m.
 Definition
muscle
Term
MAP
 Definition
mean artieral pressure
Term
m., mm.
 Definition
muscle
Term
max.
 Definition
maximum
Term
MCA
 Definition
middle cerebral artery, motorcycle accident
Term
MCO
 Definition
managed care organization
Term
M.D.
 Definition
medical doctor, doctor of medicine
Term
MD
 Definition
muscular dystrophy
Term
MDS
 Definition
minimum data sheet
Term
mech
 Definition
mechanical
Term
MED
 Definition
minimal erythemal dose
Term
meds.
 Definition
medication
Term
mg
 Definition
milligram(s)
Term
MH
 Definition
moist heat
Term
MHz
 Definition
megahertz
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
min
 Definition
minute(s)
Term
min.
 Definition
minimum, minimal
Term
mm Hg
 Definition
millimeters of mercury
Term
MMT
 Definition
manual muscle test
Term
MMT
 Definition
manual muscle test
Term
mo
 Definition
month(s)
Term
mod.
 Definition
moderate
Term
MP, MCP
 Definition
metacarpophalangeal
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MRSA
 Definition
methicillian resistant staph aureus
Term
MS
 Definition
multiple sclerosis
Term
mtr.
 Definition
motor
Term
MVA
 Definition
motor vehicle accident
Term
N, nL
 Definition
normal (muscle strength)
Term
N/A
 Definition
not applicable, not able
Term
NAD
 Definition
no acute distress
Term
N & V
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
NBQC
 Definition
narrow-based quad cane
Term
NCV
 Definition
nerve conduction velocity
Term
NDT
 Definition
neurodevelopmental treatment
Term
NEC
 Definition
necrotizing enterocolitis
Term
neg.
 Definition
negative
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NICU
 Definition
newborn intensive care unit
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
nn
 Definition
nerve
Term
noc.
 Definition
night, at night
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NTT
 Definition
nasotracheal tube
Term
NWB
 Definition
non-weight-bearing
Term
O:
 Definition
objective data
Term
O2 sat
 Definition
oxygen saturation
Term
OA
 Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
OASIS
 Definition
outcome and assessment information sets
Term
OB
 Definition
obstetrics
Term
OBS
 Definition
organic brain syndrome
Term
occ
 Definition
occaisional
Term
OCD
 Definition
obsessive compulsive disorder
Term
OD
 Definition
overdose
Term
OGT
 Definition
oral gastric tube
Term
OM
 Definition
otitis media
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
OOT
 Definition
out of town
Term
OP
 Definition
outpatient
Term
OR
 Definition
operating room
Term
ORIF
 Definition
open reduction, internal fixation
Term
ortho
 Definition
orthopedics
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapist
Term
OTR
 Definition
registered occupational therapist
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce(s)
Term
p
 Definition
post, after
Term
P
 Definition
poor (muscle stregth, balance)
Term
P/
 Definition
passive
Term
P:
 Definition
plan (treatment plan)
Term
PA
 Definition
posterior/anterior
Term
para
 Definition
paraplegia
Term
p.c.
 Definition
after meals
Term
PC
 Definition
pressure control
Term
PCA
 Definition
patient controlled analgesia
Term
PCL
 Definition
posterior cruciate ligament
Term
PCP
 Definition
primary care physician
Term
PCO2
 Definition
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
Term
PD
 Definition
postural drainage
Term
PDA
 Definition
patent ductus arteriosus
Term
PDR
 Definition
physician desk reference
Term
PE
 Definition
pulmonary embolus
Term
peds
 Definition
pediatrics
Term
PEEP
 Definition
positive end expiratory pressure
Term
PF
 Definition
plantar flexion
Term
PFT
 Definition
pulmonary function test
Term
P.H., PH, PMH
 Definition
past history, past medical history
Term
pH
 Definition
hydrogen-ion concentration
Term
PHO
 Definition
physician/hospital organization
Term
PIP
 Definition
proximal interphalangeal
Term
PiTx
 Definition
pelvic intermittent traction
Term
PKU
 Definition
phenylketonuria
Term
pm, p.m.
 Definition
afternoon
Term
PMH
 Definition
past medical history
Term
PNF
 Definition
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
Term
PO
 Definition
by mouth
Term
POC
 Definition
plan of care
Term
POD
 Definition
post-operative day
Term
POE
 Definition
prone on elbows
Term
polio
 Definition
poliomyelitis
Term
POMR
 Definition
problem-oriented medical record
Term
POS
 Definition
point of service plan
Term
post.
 Definition
posterior
Term
post-op
 Definition
after surgery or operation
Term
PPO
 Definition
preferred provider organization
Term
pps
 Definition
pulses per second
Term
PPS
 Definition
prospective payment system
Term
Pr
 Definition
problem
Term
PRE
 Definition
progressive resistive exercise
Term
pre-op
 Definition
before surgery or operation
Term
prn
 Definition
whenever necessary, as needed
Term
PROM
 Definition
passive range of motion
Term
pro time
 Definition
prothrombin time
Term
prox.
 Definition
proximal
Term
Prx
 Definition
prognosis
Term
PSIS
 Definition
posterior superior iliac spine
Term
PSP
 Definition
problem, status, plan
Term
PSPG
 Definition
problem, status, plan, goals
Term
pt
 Definition
protime
Term
Pt., pt.
 Definition
patient
Term
PTA
 Definition
physical therapist assistant, prior to admission
Term
PUW
 Definition
pick up walker
Term
PVD
 Definition
peripheral vascular disease
Term
PWB
 Definition
partial weight-bearing
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
qd
 Definition
every day
Term
qh
 Definition
every hour
Term
qhs
 Definition
at bedtime
Term
quid
 Definition
four times a day
Term
qm
 Definition
every minute
Term
qod
 Definition
every other day
Term
qt
 Definition
quart
Term
quad
 Definition
quadriplegic
Term
quads
 Definition
quadriceps
Term
qw
 Definition
once weekly
Term
(R)
 Definition
right
Term
RA
 Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RAD
 Definition
reactive airway disease
Term
RBBB
 Definition
right bundle branch block
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood cells
Term
R.D.
 Definition
registered dietician
Term
RDS
 Definition
respiratory distress syndrome
Term
re:
 Definition
regarding
Term
re-ed
 Definition
reeducation
Term
REM
 Definition
rapid eye movement
Term
reps
 Definition
repititions
Term
ret.
 Definition
return
Term
RLE
 Definition
right lower extremity
Term
RLL
 Definition
right lower lobe
Term
rm
 Definition
room
Term
RN
 Definition
registered nurse
Term
R/O, R.O.
 Definition
rule out
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
rot.
 Definition
rotation
Term
rr
 Definition
respiratory rate
Term
RROM
 Definition
resistive range of motion
Term
RT
 Definition
respiratory therapist
Term
RUE
 Definition
right upper extremity
Term
RUGs
 Definition
resource utilization groups
Term
RUL
 Definition
right upper lobe
Term
Rx
 Definition
therapy, treatment
Term
s
 Definition
without
Term
S
 Definition
supervision
Term
S:
 Definition
subjective data
Term
SAH
 Definition
subarachnoid hemorrhage
Term
SAQ
 Definition
short arc quadriceps
Term
SB
 Definition
spontaneously breathing
Term
SBA
 Definition
standby assist
Term
SCI
 Definition
spinal cord injury
Term
SDH
 Definition
subdural hematoma
Term
sec
 Definition
second(s)
Term
SEC
 Definition
single-end cane
Term
SGA
 Definition
small for gestational age
Term
SICU
 Definition
surgical intensive care unit
Term
SIDS
 Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term
SLB
 Definition
short leg brace
Term
SLC
 Definition
short leg cast
Term
SLE
 Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus
Term
SLP
 Definition
speech language pathologist
Term
SLR
 Definition
straight leg raise
Term
SNF
 Definition
skilled nursing facility
Term
SO
 Definition
significant other
Term
SOAP
 Definition
subjective, objective,assessment, plan
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
SOMR
 Definition
source-oriented medical record
Term
S/P
 Definition
status post
Term
SPTA
 Definition
student physical therapist assistant, physical therapist assistant student
Term
SSI
 Definition
supplemental security income
Term
stat.
 Definition
immediately, at once
Term
STG
 Definition
short-term goal
Term
str.
 Definition
strength
Term
strep
 Definition
Streptococcus
Term
STSG
 Definition
split-thickness skin graft
Term
sup.
 Definition
superior
Term
SWD
 Definition
shortwave diathermy
Term
Sx
 Definition
symptoms
Term
T
 Definition
trace muscle strength
Term
T & A
 Definition
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TBI
 Definition
traumatic brain injury
Term
TCO
 Definition
total contact orthosis
Term
TDD
 Definition
tentative discharge date
Term
TDP
 Definition
tentative discharge plan
Term
TDWB
 Definition
touchdown weight-bearing
Term
T.E.D.S.
 Definition
antiembolitic stockings
Term
temp.
 Definition
temperature
Term
TENS
 Definition
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Term
TF
 Definition
tube feeding
Term
TFs
 Definition
transfers
Term
ther.ex.
 Definition
therapeutic exercise
Term
THR (THA)
 Definition
total hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty)
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
tid
 Definition
three time a day
Term
TKE
 Definition
ternminal knee extension
Term
TKR (TKA)
 Definition
total knee replacement (total knee arthroplasty)
Term
TLC
 Definition
total lung capacity
Term
TMJ
 Definition
temporomandibular joint
Term
TO
 Definition
telephone order
Term
tol.
 Definition
tolerate
Term
trach
 Definition
tracheostomy
Term
train., trng.
 Definition
training
Term
TSS
 Definition
toxic shock syndrome
Term
TT
 Definition
tilt table
Term
TTWB
 Definition
toe-touch weight-bearing
Term
TWB
 Definition
touch weight-bearing
Term
tx
 Definition
treatment
Term
Tx
 Definition
traction
Term
TV
 Definition
tidal volume
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UCR
 Definition
usual, customary, and reasonable payment
Term
UE, UEs
 Definition
upper extremity, upper extremities
Term
UED1
 Definition
upper extremity diagonal 1
Term
UGI
 Definition
upper gastrointestinal
Term
UMN
 Definition
upper motor neuron
Term
UPIN
 Definition
unique physician identification number
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
U/S, US
 Definition
ultrasound
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
UV
 Definition
ultraviolet
Term
v.c.
 Definition
verbal cues
Term
VC
 Definition
vital capacity
Term
VD
 Definition
venereal disease
Term
vent
 Definition
ventilator
Term
VO
 Definition
verbal order
Term
VO2
 Definition
oxygen consumption
Term
VP
 Definition
ventricual peritoneal shunt
Term
v.s.
 Definition
vital signs
Term
VSD
 Definition
ventricular septal defect
Term
VSU
 Definition
venous stasis ulcer
Term
(W)
 Definition
wife
Term
w/
 Definition
with
Term
WB
 Definition
weight-bearing
Term
WBAT
 Definition
weight-bearing as tolerated
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood cell
Term
WC, w/c
 Definition
wheelchair
Term
W/cm2
 Definition
watts per square centimeter
Term
WBQC
 Definition
wide-based quad cane
Term
WFL
 Definition
within functional limits
Term
WHO
 Definition
World Health Organization
Term
WNL
 Definition
within normal limits
Term
wk
 Definition
week
Term
wlp
 Definition
whirlpool
Term
w/o
 Definition
without
Term
wt.
 Definition
weight
Term
X
 Definition
number of times performed
Term
XR
 Definition
x-ray
Term
xfer (transf)
 Definition
transfer
Term
YO, y/o
 Definition
years old
Term
yr
 Definition
year
Term
YOM
 Definition
year-old-male
Term
Z
 Definition
zero
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