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Medical Terms abbreviations 2 # Other abbreviations are added in this Medical Terms abbreviations http://www.dwp.gov.uk/publications/specialist-guides/medical-conditions/commonabbreviations/ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ -------------------------------------------Abbreviation Translation // Further Information 0 Not Present OR No abnormality // Also in superscript eg 0 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D = Vitamin D // Vitamin D Levels +/- Uncertain/equivocal + Present or Noted ++ Present Significantly +++ Present in Excess = Equivalent to △ Diagnosis # Fracture < Less than > Greater than µl Micrometer -------------AAA Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information AAA = Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm // Swelling of the main artery in the abdomen AAL = Anterior Axillary Line // Imaginary line drawn down the chest wall in front of the arm pit AAT = Alpha1 Antitrypsin (AAT) Deficiency = Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency AB = Apex Beat ABG or Sats = Arterial Blood Gas // Blood test to see how much oxygen there is in the blood (percentage ‘saturation’ with oxygen) - 1. [ Arterial Blood Gas ; A blood test in which a syringe is used to draw a small blood sample from an artery.] - 2. measurement of the pH level and the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations in arterial blood; important in diagnosis of many respiratory diseases // You may have an ABG test to detect lung diseases. ACE = Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme // Drugs called ACE inhibitors are used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes and kidney diseases. ACL = Anterior Cruciate Ligament // A ligament in the knee, Commonly injured part of the knee. A.d = As Directed ADC = Aids Defining Condition ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder // A behavior disorder A/E = Air Entry to Lungs A&E = Accident & Emergency Department AF = Atrial Fibrillation Irregular heart beat AFIB = Atrial fibrillation // A disturbance of the rhythm of the heart. AFP = Alpha-fetoprotein AHRF = Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure AI/R = Aortic Incompetence/regurgitation // Leaking heart valve. AIDS = Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome // Infection caused by human immunodeficiency virus AJ/AR = Ankle Jerk/Reflex // Hitting the ankle with a patella hammer to test reflexes A/K = Above Knee ALP = Alkaline phosphatase // You may have a blood test for ALP to detect liver or bone disease. ALS = Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. // Also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. ALT = Alanine Transaminase // Part of the Liver Function Test. You may have a blood test for ALP to detect liver disease. AMD = Age-related macular degeneration // An eye problem AMI = Acute myocardial infarction // Heart attack ANA = Antinuclear antibody 항핵항체(抗核抗體) // A general test for autoimmune disease ANA's = Antinuclear antibodies AODM = Adult onset diabetes mellitus // Type 2 diabetes AoR = Aortic Valve Replacement aPL = Anti-phospholipid antibodies APD = Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis ARVC = Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy AS = Abdominal System OR Aortic Stenosis OR Ankylosing Spondylitis // Aortic Stenosis is a narrowed heart valve ASD = Atria-Septal Defect AST = Aspartate aminotransferase // You may have a blood test for ALP to detect liver disease. AVM = Arteriovenous malformation // A defect in the circulatory system. AXR = Abdominal X-Ray BBB Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information BAC = Blood Alcohol Concentration // The amount of alcohol in the blood BCC = Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer – Very Low Malignancy bd/bid = Twice a Day BDD = Body dysmorphic disorder BID = Twice a day // Your doctor may write this on your prescription. BiPAP = Bi-level Positive Airways Pressure BJ/BR = Biceps Jerk/Reflex // Hitting the front of the elbow with a patella hammer to test reflexes B/K = Below Knee BMI = Body Mass Index // A measure of how much you should weigh based on your height, A measure of body size relating to height and weight, BM stix = Blood Glucose Test BMP = Basic Metabolic Panel // Name for a group of tests- not a single test BNO = Bowels Not Opened BNP = Beta natriuretic peptide // A test used for Congestive Heart Failure BOR = Bowels Open Regularly BP = Blood Pressure BPd/DBP = Diastolic Blood Pressure // The lower blood pressure reading (heart relaxed) BPH = Benign prostatic hypertrophy // Enlargement of the prostate gland, BPs/SBP =Systolic Blood Pressure // The higher blood pressure reading (heart contracted) BRCA = Breast Cancer Gene // People with the gene may be at increased risk for breast or ovarian cancer. BS = Breath Sounds BSO = Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy BUN = Blood Urea Nitrogen // Part of the Kidney Function Test CCC Abbreviation Translation // Further Information Ca = Calcium // Blood Calcium Levels CA or Ca (also indicated by "*") = Carcinoma // Cancer Carcinoma Tumour Markers - CA 125 = (cancer antigen 125) // associated with ovarian cancer - CA 15-3 = (cancer antigen 15-3) // associated with breast, lung and ovarian cancer - CA 19-9 = (cancer antigen 19-9) // associated with pancreatic, bowel and bile duct cancers - CEA = (carcinoembryonic antigen) // associated with cancers of bowel, lung, breast, thyroid, pancreas, liver, cervix and bladder – elevated in many benign conditions as well - AFP = (alpha-fetoprotein) // associated with cancer of testicle or ovary - hCG = (human chorionic gonadotrophin) // associated with testicular cancer and normal pregnancy (this hormone is the one measured in home pregnancy urine test kits) - LDH = (lactate dehydrogenise) // associated with testicular cancer - PSA = Prostate-Specific Antogen // prostate cancer and benign conditions of the prostate, very raised when there are bony secondaries and is often a good predictor of bony spread CABG/S or CAG/S = Coronary Artery (Bypass) Graft/Surgery // Heart surgery to bypass blocked blood supply CAD = Coronary artery disease // A common type of heart disease CAPD = Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis CAT = Computerized axial tomography // A type of x-ray CBC = Complete Blood Count // Tests Red and White Blood Cells CBL = Vitamin B12 or Cobalamin // Vitamin B12 Levels CCF = Congestive Cardiac Failure CCU = Coronary Care Unit CF = Cystic Fibrosis CFS = Chronic Fatigue Syndrome // Also called ME CHD = Congenital heart disease // Heart disease you were born with CHF = Congestive heart failure // Also called heart failure. A condition in which the heart can’t pump enough blood throughout the body. CHRF = Chronic Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure CK = Creatine phosphokinase // A Measure of Muscle Damage- same test as CPK CMP = Comprehensive Metabolic Panel // Name for a group of tests- not a single test CMV = Cytomegalovirus // A common virus CNS= Central Nervous System // The brain and spinal cord CO2 = Carbon Dioxide C/o or C.o = Complains of COAD = Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease // Chronic lung disease COPD = Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease // Chronic lung disease CP = Cerebral Palsy CPAP = Continuous Positive Airways Pressure CPK = creatine phosphokinase // A Measure of Muscle Damage- same as CK. See CPK Blood Test CPR = Cardiopulmonary resuscitation // An emergency procedure whose heart has stopper or is no longer breathing Cr = Creatinine // Part of the Kidney Function Test CREST = Limited Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis CRF = Chronic renal failure // Failure of the kidneys CRP = C Reactive Protein // A measure of Inflammation CRP = C-reactive protein CSF = Cerebrospinal fluid // A fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord CSII = Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion CSOM = Chronic suppurative otitis media CT = Coronary Thrombosis // Heart Attack CT or CAT = Computerised Axial Tomography // X ray scan CTO = Compulsory Treatment Order CVA = Cerebrovascular Accident // Stroke, A stroke or "brain attack" CVS = Cardiovascular System // The heart and blood vessels CX or Cx = Cervix OR Cervical Spine // Cervix is the neck of the wombFor example, Cx smear = Cervical smear CXR = Chest X-ray // A diagnostic test that uses radiation to make images of your lungs --------------DDD` Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information D&C = Dilatation and curettage // A surgical procedure on the uterus (womb) D&V = Diarrhoea and Vomiting D/H = Drug History dcSSc = Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis DIP, MIP, PIP = Distal/middle/proximal interphalangeal joints // Finger joints DJD = Degenerative joint disease // Another name for arthritis DKA = Diabetic Ketoacidosis DLB = Dementia with Lewy bodies DLE = Discoid Lupus Erythematosus // A connective tissue disorder DM = Diabetes Mellitus DNA = Did Not Attend DNA = Deoxyribonucleic acid DS = Disseminated (Multiple) Sclerosis DT = Delerium Tremens // The “Shakes” in alcoholism DTP = Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis // A vaccine for three diseases DU = Duodenal Ulcer DVT = Deep Vein Thrombosis // Blood clot – usually in leg DX = Diagnosis DXT = Deep X-ray Treatment // Radiotherapy -----------------EEE` EAM = External Auditory Meatus // Ear canal opening ECG, EKG = Electrocardiogram / Electrocardiograph // A recording of the electrical impulses that accompany the beating of the heart. Often used to diagnose heart disease. ECHO = Echocardiogram // A test that uses sound waves to look at the heart ECT = Electro-convulsive therapy // A procedure in which an electric current is briefly applied to the head to produce a seizure for treatment of depression EDNOS = Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified EEG = Electroencephalogram // A test that measures electrical impulses of the brain, A recording of electrical activity of the brain to diagnose certain diseases (such as epilepsy). eGFR = Glomerular Filtration Rate EMG = Electromyography // A test that measures electrical impulses of muscles, Evaluation of the electrical activity of resting and contracting muscle to ascertain causes of muscular weakness, paralysis and involuntary movements of muscles. EMU = Early Morning Specimen of Urine // Most frequently analysed for detection of tuberculosis. ENG = Head engaged (Baby) // Head of baby low in pelvis (in Womb) ENT = Ear, Nose & Throat EP = Epilepsy EPAP = Expiratory Positive Airways Pressure ERCP = Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography // A way to diagnose problems in the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas ESR = Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate, Also called a 'sed rate'. // A blood test for inflammation, A measure of inflammation, ESRD = End-stage renal (kidney) disease FSH = Follicle stimulating hormone // If you are a woman, you may have a blood test for FSH to evaluate fertility. EUA= Examination Under Anaesthesia EUS = Endoluminal ultrasound FFF Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information FB = Foreign Body FBC = Full Blood Count // Blood test for red and white cells and platelets. FBG/S = Fasting Blood Glucose/Sugar // For diagnosis of diabetes FD = Forceps Delivery F/H or FH = Family History FEV1 = Forced Expiratory Volume FHH/R = Foetal Heart Heard/Regular // Baby’s heartbeat in the womb FROM = Full Range of Movement // Usually applies to joints FTD = Formal Thought Disorder // Disorder of thinking in psychotic illness FTND = Full Term Normal Delivery FVC = Forced Vital Capacity -------------------------GGG` G6PD = Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase GA = General Anaesthetic GC = General Condition GCS = Glasgow Coma Scale Consciousness state; score out of 15 qds (or) qid = Four times a day GERD = Gastroesophageal reflux disease // A problem that happens when stomach contents leak back into your gullet GFR = Glomerular filtration rate // A test of kidney damage GI or GIT = Gastro Intestinal/Tract // Another term for your digestive system. Refers to the oesophagus, stomach and intestines GORD = Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease // Back flow of stomach acid into the gullet GTN = Glyceryl Trinitrate // Medicine for Angina GTT = Glucose Tolerance Test GU or GUT or GUS = Genitourinary, Genito Urinary, Tract, System // The urinary and sex organs. Relating to kidneys, bladder & genitals. GU = Gastric Ulcer // Ulcer in stomach GUM = Genito-Urinary Medicine // For sexually transmitted diseases/infections HHH Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information HAART/ART = High Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy, Anti-Retroviral Therapy // Drug combinations used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS HAV = Hepatitis A Virus // A virus that causes one type of liver disease Hb = Haemoglobin // A measure of blood count (eg in Anaemia) (HbA1C) = Glycosylated Haemoglobin test HBV = Hepatitis B Virus hCG = Human chorionic gonadotrophin sometimes called ‘beta’ human chorionic gonadotrophin (βhCG) Hct = Hematocrit // Part of the CBC Blood Test HCV = Hepatitis C Virus HDL = High Density Lipoproteins // The 'Good' part of the cholesterol test Hg = Murcury // mm.Hg units for measuring blood pressure Hgb = Hemoglobin // Part of the CBC Blood Test HH = Hiatus Hernia // Part of stomach displaced above diaphragm HI = Head Injury HIV = Human Immunodeficiency Virus // The causative organism in AIDS. HME = Heat and moisture exchanger HNPU = Has Not Passed Urine HO = History Of HPC = History Of Present Complaint HPV = Human papilloma virus // A virus that causes cervical cancer HR = Heart Rate HRT = Hormone replacement therapy // Hormones supplements that women may take HS = Heart Sounds HT = Height HTN = Hypertension // High blood pressure Hx = History (of complaint) ------------------III` Abbreviations = Translation // Further Information IBD = Inflammatory bowel disease // A name for two digestive disorders - ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease IBS = Irritable Bowel Syndrome // A problem with the large intestine ICD = Implantable cardioverter defibrillator // A device that monitors heart rhythm problems ICU = Intensive Care Unit // Special hospital unit IDDM = Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 diabetes IDK = Internal Derangement of the Knee IGT or IGTN = In Growing Toenail IH = Inguinal Hernia IHD = Ischaemic Heart Disease IM = Intra-Muscular // A type of injection IMB = Intermenstrual Bleeding // Vaginal bleeding between periods INR = International Normalized Ratio // A test of blood clotting IP = Inpatient IPAP = Inspiratory Positive Airways Pressure IPPB = Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing ISQ = "In Status Quo" - Nothing has Changed IQ = Intelligence Quota // A psychometric test used to assess intelligence. The average IQ is 100. ITP = Autoimmune idiopathic thrombocytopaenic purpura IUD = Intrauterine device // A type of birth control for women IV = Intravenous // A type of injection IV = Intravenous IVP = Intravenous Pyelogram // X-ray of kidneys using an injected dye. An x-ray test of the urinary system Ix = Investigations -------------------------JJJ` Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information JVP = Jugular Venous Pressure // Pressure in right side of heart assessed by pulsation in neck veins --------------------KKK` K = Potassium // The Potassium Level in blood K+ = Serum potassium level KJ/KR = Knee Jerk/Reflex KUB = Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder // X-ray or ultrasound of renal track (IVP) ----------------------LLL Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information LBP = Low Back Pain lcSSc = Limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis LDH = Lactate dehydrogenase LDL = Low Density Lipoproteins // The 'Bad' part of the cholesterol test LFT = Liver function test(s) LFTs = Liver Function Tests // Blood tests for liver function LIF = Left Iliac Fossa // Left groin LIH = Left Inguinal Hernia // Hernia of left groin LKKS = Liver, kidney, kidney, spleen // Result of examination LOC = Loss of Consciousness LN = Lymph Node LP = Lumbar puncture // Needle inserted into the spine for diagnostic purposes L/R/ IH = Left or Right Inguinal Hernia // Hernia of groins LS = Lymphatic System LSCS or LUSCS = Lower (Uterine) Segment Caesarean section LTOT = Long Term Oxygen Therapy LUQ = Left Upper Quadrant // Left upper part of abdomen LVF = Left Ventricular Failure --------------------------- MMM` Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information Mane = In the Morning M&C (S) = Microscopy & Culture Sensitivity of Bacteria // Of a sample e.g. urine MCL = Mid Clavicular Line // An imaginary line down the body from the middle of the collarbone MCV = Mean Corpuscular Volume, Mean Corpuscle Volume // A measure of the size of red blood cells, See the MCV Blood Test Page. Part of the CBC ME = Myalgic Encephalomyelitis // Also called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome MET/S = Metastases // Cancer spread to other organs Mg = Magnesium // The Magnesium Level in blood MI = Myocardial Infarction OR Mitral Incompetence // Heart attack OR leaking heart valve (=MR) MMR = Measles, mumps, and rubella // A vaccine for three diseases mitte or mite = Dispense this number of tablets MMSE = Mini Mental Score Examination MND = Motor Neurone Disease MR = Mitral Regurgitation // Leaking heart valve (=MI) MRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging // Body, Brain Scan MRSA = Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus // A type of infection MS = Multiple Sclerosis OR Mitral Stenosis // A disease of the nervous system. Mitral Stenosis is a narrowed heart valve MSS = Musculo-Skeletal System MSE = Mental State Examination MSU or MSSU = Mid-Stream Urine Sample MUA = Manipulation Under Anaesthetic Mx = Management or treatment ---------------------NNN` Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information Na = Sodium // The Sodium Level of the Blood NAD = Nothing Abnormal Discovered NAI = Non-Accidental Injury NASH = Non alcoholic steatohepatitis NBI = No Bone Injury NG = Nasogastric // You may need an NG tube to empty the contents of your stomach. NIAV = Non-invasive Assisted Ventilation NIDDM = Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus // Type 2 diabetes NIPPV = Non-invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation or Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation NKDA = No known drug allergies NSAID = Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug // Drugs like ibuprofen Nocte, noc = [Latin word for] ‘night’ NFR = Not For Resuscitation N&V = Nausea & Vomiting NSAID = Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug --------------------------------OOO` Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information O2 = Oxygen OA = Osteoarthritis // Degenerative arthritis OCD = Obsessive compulsive disorder // A type of anxiety disorder OC/COC = (Combined) Oral Contraceptive OCT = Orthotopic Cardiac Transplant // Heart Transplant o.d. = Once a Day OD = Overdose O/E or o.e = On Examination OGD = Oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy // Fibreoptic examination of stomach and gullet OGTT = Oral Glucose Tolerance Test on = At Night om = In the Morning OM (R/L) = Otitis Media // Middle ear infection OP = Out Patient ORIF = Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (of fracture) // Operation to set a broken bone otc = Over the counter (bought medication) -------------------------PPP` Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information P = Pulse PACS = Picture Archiving and Communication System PAD = Peripheral arterial disease // Diseases of the arteries outside the heart PAP = Papanicolau // You may need a PAP test to detect cervical cancer. PAT = Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia // A disturbance of the rhythm of the heart PBC = Primary biliary cirrhosis PCB = Post Coital Bleeding // Vaginal bleeding after intercourse PCC = Post Coital Contraception // "Morning after" pill PDA = Patent ductus arteriosus PE = Pulmonary Embolism // Blood clot on the lung PEG = Percutaneous Gastrostomy PERLA = Pupils equal and react to light and accommodation // On examination of nervous system/eyes PET = Positron Emission Tomography scan // A type of x-ray test PF(R) = Peak Flow (Rate) // Breathing test – rate of expiration PFT = Pulmonary Function Test PID = Pelvic Inflammatory Disease OR Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc // Infection and inflammation of the female reproductive organs. Gynaecological infection OR Slipped Disc. PKU = Phenylketonuria // A Metabolic disease Platelets 혈소판 = Platelets // Part of the CBC Blood Test PM = Post mortem examination PMH also PHx = Previous Medical History PMR = Polymyalgia Rheumatica PMS = Premenstrual syndrome // A group of symptoms that may happen before a woman’s period PN = Percussion Note PND = Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnoea // Short of breath at night PO = Per Orim // By Mouth POP = Progesterone Only Pill OR Plaster of Paris // MinipillCast PPD = Purified protein derivative // You may have a PPD skin test for tuberculosis. PPs = Peripheral pulses // Pulses felt for example in the feet, ankles etc… PR = Per Rectum or Pulse Rate // Rectal examination PRN = As Required, As needed // Your doctor may write this on your prescription. PSA = Prostate Specific Antigen // A test for Prostate Cancer PT = Prothrombin time // A measure of blood clotting PTH = Parathyroid hormone // You may have a blood test for PTH to detect parathyroid disease. PT = Prothrombin Time // A test of blood clotting PTCA = Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty // Opening up the main arteries of the heart using a balloon inserted usually near the groin PTSD = Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [Syndrome] PTT = Partial Thromboplastin Time // A test of blood clotting PU = Peptic Ulcer OR Passed urine // Peptic Ulcer – Stomach or Duodenal Ulcer PUD = Peptic ulcer disease // A disease of the stomach PV = Per Vagina // Vaginal examination PVC = Premature ventricular contraction // A disturbance of the rhythm of the heart PVD = Peripheral Vascular Disease // Furring up (atherosclerosis) of the blood vessels of the limbs --------------------QQQ` QID = Four times a day // Your doctor may write this on your prescription. RRR` Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information R (R) = Respiration (Rate) // Rate of breathing in breaths per minute RA = Rheumatoid Arthritis // A type of joint disease. RAST = Radioallergosorbent Test RBC = Red Blood Cell // Part of the CBC Blood Test RDS = Respiratory Distress Syndrome // Difficulty in breathing – usually in premature babies RFTs = Renal (Kidney) Function tests OR Respiratory Function tests RIF = Right Iliac Fossa // Right groin RIH = Right Inguinal Hernia // Hernia in right groin R/L = Right/Left R/L HC = Right/Left Hypochondrium // Right/Left upper abdomen R/LIF = Right/Left Iliac fossa Right/Left groin R/LOL or RLOP = Right/Left occipito lateral / posterior // Position of baby’s head in womb RNA = Ribonucleic acid RS = Respiratory System RSI = Repetitive Strain Injury // Usually of wrist RSV = Respiratory syncytial virus // A virus that causes infections in children RTA = Road Traffic Accident RUQ = Right Upper Quadrant // Right upper abdomen Rx = Prescription or Treatment // Usually prescription ---------------SSS` Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information SAD = Seasonal affective disorder // Depression during seasons with little light SBG = Serum Blood Glucose // Blood Sugar Level SC = Subcutaneous // Injections SH = Social history SI = Sacro-IIiac // Back Joint SIDS = Sudden Infant Death Syndrome SJ/SR = Supinator Jerk /Reflex // Hitting the wrist with a patella hammer to test reflexes SLE = Systemic Lupus Erythematosis // Lupus for short. Connective tissue disorder. SLR = Straight Leg Raising SMI = Severely Mentally Impaired SMR = Submucosal Resection // Nasal operation SOB = Short of Breath SOL = Space Occupying Lesion // Tumour, usually of head SOM = Secretory Otitis Media // Middle ear infection/glue ear SOS = In an Emergency SR = Sinus rhythm // Normal heart beat SSRIs = Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors Stat = Immediately STD = Sexually Transmitted Disease // A disease contracted through sexual contact. STI = Sexually Transmitted Infection SVD = Spontaneous Vertex Delivery // Normal delivery SVT = Supraventricular tachcardia // Fast heart rate Sx = Symptoms SXR = Skull X-ray TTT` Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information T = Temperature T (usually with a circle with a dot in the centre) = Trachea Central // Breathing tube not displaced. If displaced, direction of displacement usually indicated by an arrow T3 = Triiodothyronine // You may have a blood test for T3 to detect thyroid disease. T4 = Thyroxine // You may have a blood test for T4 to detect thyroid disease. TAH = Total abdominal hysterectomy TB = Tuberculosis // An infection of the lungs TAH = Total abdominal hysterectomy = Surgery to remove a woman's uterus (womb) TATT = Tired all the Time TB = Tuberculosis TCI = To come in-date or fact that a person is due to be admitted to hospital tds (or) tid = Three Times a Day TEP = Tracheo-oesophageal puncture TFTs = Thyroid Function Tests THR = Total Hip Replacement TIA = Transient ischemic attack // A small stroke TIBC = Total iron binding capacity // A test that measures the amount of iron in your blood TID = Three times a day = Your doctor may write this on your prescription. TIA = Transient Ischaemic Attack // Small, short lived stroke – often recurrent TJ/TR = Triceps Jerk/Reflex // Hitting the back of the elbow with a patella hammer to test reflexes TKR = Total Knee Replacement TLC = Tender Loving Care // Treat only with symptom relief and nursing care, usually meaning that this is all that is needed. TM or Tm = Tympanic Membrane // Ear drum TMJ = Temporomandibular joint // The joint that connects your jaw to the side of your head TORCH = Stands for a group of infections that may cause birth defects // A newborn will have this test to check for infections. Sometimes the mother also needs the test. TNM = Tumor Node Metastasis TPN = Total Parenteral Nutrition TPO = Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies // Measurement of Antibodies to the Thyroid TPR = Temperature, Pulse and Respiration Trig = Triglygerides // Part of a cholesterol test TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone // The main part of a Thyroid Test Ts & As = Tonsilectomy and Adenoidectomy TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone TShR = Total Shoulder Replacement TTO/A = To take home/away (medication) TURP, TU(R)P = Transurethral resection of prostate gland. Transurethral (resection) of Prostate // An operation to remove parts of the prostate gland. Operation on the prostate gland carried out through the penis. UUU` Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information UC = Ulcerative Colitis U&Es = Urea and Electrolytes // Blood test for kidney function URI = Upper respiratory infection // Another name for the common cold US = Ultrasound USS = Ultra Sound Scan UTI = Urinary Tract Infection // Infection of the bladder and kidneys. UV = Ultraviolet VVV` Abbreviation = Translation // Further Information VF = Ventricular Fibrillation // Rapid uncoordinated heart beat usually leading to collapse, and need for defibrillation (electric heart shock) VIP hormone = Vasoactive intestinal peptide hormone VSD = Ventriculoseptal defect V/S/TOP = Vaginal suction termination of pregnancy VT = Ventricular Tachycardia // Fast heart beat WWW` WBC = White Blood Cell Count // Part of the CBC Blood Test Wt = Weight XXX` XRT = Radiotherapy // Therapy that uses radiation, usually for cancer