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Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms (Sortable List)
Disclaimer: This is not meant to be comprehensive and your doctor may use an acronym/abbreviation differently. You should always seek professional medical advice, or consult with your physician if you have any question and/or concern with regards to your record.
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Abbreviations & Acronyms (sort using drop downs)
Abbr | Description (Lab, Disease, Diagnosis, etc.) | Specialty | Additional Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|
BSO | Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy | Ob/Gyn (Obstetrician/Gynecologist) | - |
BUE | Bilateral upper extremities | General | - |
BUN | Blood urea nitrogen | General | - |
BV | Bacterial vaginosis | Ob/Gyn (Obstetrician/Gynecologist) | ID (Infectious Disease) |
BiPAP | Bilevel positive airway pressure | Pulmonology (Lung) | - |
Bx | Biopsy | General | - |
C&S | Culture & Sensitivity | General | ID (Infectious Disease) |
C-Spine | Cerivcal spine | General | Neurosurgery |
C/F | Concerning For | General | - |
C/O | Complains of | General | - |
C/S | Consult | General | - |
C/w | Continue with | General | - |
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