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Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms (Sortable List)

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Abbreviations & Acronyms (sort using drop downs)
Abbr
Description (Lab, Disease, Diagnosis, etc.)
Specialty
Additional Specialty
ACE
Angiotensin converting enzyme
General
Nephrology (Kidney)
ACEi
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
General
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ACJ
Acromioclavicular joint
General
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ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
General
Orthopedics (Bone)
ACS
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Cardiology (Heart)
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ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
General
-
ACVD
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
General
Cardiology (Heart)
ADD
Attention-deficit disorder
Psychiatry
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ADEM
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
ID (Infectious Disease)
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ADH
Antidiuretic Hormone
General
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ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Psychiatry
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ADL
Activities of Daily Living
General
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