| A / G | albumin / globulin ratio |
| AAL | anterior Axillary Line |
| ABG | arterial blood gases |
| AC | before eating |
| ACE | angiotensin converting enzyme |
| ACL | Anterior Cruciate Ligament |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotropic hormone |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ADSF | Anterior Decomposition Spinal Fusion |
| AFB | acid-fast bacilli |
| AFP | alpha-fetoprotein |
| AGA | appropriate for gestational age |
| AGN | Acute Glomerulonephritis |
| AI | aortic insufficiency |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| AKA | Above Knee Amputation |
| AKA | above knee amputation |
| ALD | alcoholic liver disease |
| ALL | acute lymphocytic leukemia |
| ALP | alkaline phosphatase |
| ALT | alanine transaminase, alanine aminotransferase |
| APR | Abdominoperineal Resection |
| ARF | Acute Renal Failure |
| ASA | Acute Surgical Abdomen |
| ATN | acute tubular necrosis |
| AU | both ears |
| AV | atrioventricular |
| ad lib | as much as needed |
| B.S. | Bachelor of Science |
| B/K | below knee |
| BAT | Blunt Abdominal Trauma |
| BIH | Bilateral Inguinal Hernia |
| BKA | Below Knee Amputation |
| BM | bowel movement or breast milk |
| BX | biopsy |
| c | with |
| C/O | complaining of |
| CA | calcium, cancer, carcinoma |
| CAA | crystalline amino acids |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CAPD | continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| CA | Cancer |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBD | common bile duct |
| CBDE | Common Bile Duct Exploration |
| CBD | Common Bile Duct |
| CBG | capillary blood gas |
| CBI | continuous bladder irrigation |
| CBS | capillary blood sugar |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCK | cholecystokinin |
| CCPD | continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis |
| CCU | clean catch urine or cardiac care unit |
| CCV | critical closing volume |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| CI | cardiac index |
| CKD | Chronic Kidney Disease |
| CLEA | Continuous Lumbar Epidural Anesthesia |
| CLT | Clinical Laboratory Technician |
| CML | chronic myelogenous leukemia |
| CN | cranial nerves |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO | cardiac output |
| COM | Chronic Otitis Media |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | chest pain, cleft palate |
| CPD | cephalo-pelvic disproportion |
| CPK | creatinine phosphokinase |
| CPP | cerebral perfusion pressure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRCL | creatinine clearance |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| CRT | capillary refill time |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident, costovertebral angle |
| CVP | central venous pressure |
| D3 | Distal Third |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DC | (dc) discontinue |
| DIC | disseminated intravascular coagulopathy |
| DIH | Direct Inguinal Hernia |
| DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
| DL | Direct Laryngoscopy |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
| DTR | deep tendon reflexes |
| DVT | deep venous thrombosis |
| DX | diagnosis |
| EAA | essential amino acids |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| EBV | Epstein-Barr Virus |
| ECCE | Extra Capsular Cataract Extraction |
| ECF | extracellular fluid, extended care facility |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ECT | electroconvulsive therapy |
| EDC | Extensor Digitorum Communis |
| EDH | Epidural Hematoma |
| EEA | End to end Anastomosis |
| EEL | Emergency Exploratory Laparotomy |
| EENT | eye, ear, nose and throat |
| EFAD | essential fatty acid deficiency |
| EGD | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| EMV | eyes, motor, verbal response (Glasgow coma scale) |
| ENT | ears, nose, and throat |
| EOM | extraocular muscles |
| ERCP | Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| ESRD | end stage renal disease |
| ET | endotracheal tube |
| ETT | endotracheal tube |
| EUA | examination under anesthesia |
| FBE | Foreign Body Extraction |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FCU | Flexor Carpi Ulnaris |
| FDA | Food & Drug Administration |
| FDP | Flexor Digitorum Profundus |
| FDS | Flexor Digitorum Superficial |
| FESS | Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery |
| FEV | forced expiratory volume |
| FFP | fresh frozen plasma |
| FIA | Fistula in Ano |
| FNP | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| FTSG | Full Thickness Skin Grafting |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GC | gonorrhea |
| GCS | Glascow Coma Scale |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GETA | General Endotracheal Anesthesia |
| GFR | glomerular filtration rate |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GSW | Gunshot Wound |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| GU | genitourinary |
| HB | hemoglobin |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HCG | human chorionic gonadotropin |
| HCO3 | bicarbonate |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| HD | hemodialysis |
| HDL | high density lipoprotein |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| HPT | Hemoperitoneum |
| I & D | Incision & Drainage |
| IBG | Iliac Bone Graft |
| ICS | Intercostal Space |
| IIH | Indirect Inguinal Hernia |
| IJ | Intrajugular |
| IOC | Intraoperative Cholangiogram |
