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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 | - |
ACJ | Acromioclavicular joint | General | - |
ACL | Anterior cruciate ligament | General | Orthopedics (Bone) |
ACS | Acute Coronary Syndrome | Cardiology (Heart) | - |
ACTH | Adrenocorticotropic hormone | General | - |
ACVD | Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease | General | Cardiology (Heart) |
ADD | Attention-deficit disorder | Psychiatry | - |
ADEM | Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis | ID (Infectious Disease) | - |
ADH | Antidiuretic Hormone | General | - |
ADHD | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | Psychiatry | - |
ADL | Activities of Daily Living | General | - |
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