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What does the abbreviation AA- stand for?
What does the abbreviation ABR mean?
What is represented by the abbreviation Abx?
What does ACC- stand for?
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What does AD refer to in medical terms?
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The abbreviation amt refers to which term?
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What does AODM- stand for?
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What does AOM stand for?
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What does P/A refer to?
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation AU?
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What does the abbreviation BPPV stand for?
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What does the abbreviation CNN mean?
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Study Notes
Common ENT Abbreviations
- AA-: Refers to an audiogram, a graphical representation of hearing ability.
- ABR: Stands for auditory brainstem response, a test measuring hearing threshold.
- Abx: Abbreviation for antibiotics, commonly used in treating infections.
- ACC-: Indicates adenoid cystic carcinoma, a type of cancer affecting glandular tissue.
- AD: Represents the right ear in hearing assessments.
- amt: Short for amount, often used in dosage contexts.
- ant: Denotes anterior, indicating a location toward the front.
- AODM-: Refers to adult onset diabetes mellitus, type of diabetes developing in adulthood.
- AOM: Represents acute otitis media, a common ear infection in children.
- A/P: Indicates anterior/posterior, used to describe positions or orientations.
- approx: Short for approximate, often used in measurements.
- AP: Stands for apical pulse, the pulse taken at the apex of the heart.
- AR: Indicates allergic rhinitis, an allergic inflammation of the nasal passages.
- AS: Represents the left ear in medical notes related to ear examinations.
- ASA: Short for aspirin, used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent.
- ASHL: Refers to asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss, indicating unequal hearing loss in both ears.
- AU: Stands for both ears, commonly used in audiology.
- BAHA: Indicates bone anchored hearing aid, a device for individuals with conductive hearing loss.
- BID: Refers to dosing of medication twice daily.
- BMT: Denotes Bilateral myringotomy tubes, tubes inserted into both ears to relieve pressure.
- BOT: Stand for base of tongue, a key area examined during throat assessments.
- BPPV: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, a disorder causing brief episodes of mild to intense dizziness.
- BRAT diet: Refers to a diet consisting of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast, often recommended for gastrointestinal upset.
- BTE: Behind the ear, relates to a type of hearing aid design.
- Bx: Short for biopsy, a procedure to analyze tissue.
- c-: Abbreviation for "with," often used in medical records.
- ce: Stands for cerumen, the earwax produced in the external auditory canal.
- CHL: Refers to conductive hearing loss, where sound is not transmitted effectively through the outer ear canal.
- Ci: Indicates cochlear implant, a device for individuals with severe hearing loss.
- CNN: Stands for cannot neutralize, often in clinical contexts.
- CNR: Closed nasal reduction, a procedure to correct nasal fractures.
- COM: Refers to chronic otitis media, persistent middle ear infection.
- CPA: Stands for cerebellopontine angle, an anatomical region related to ear and balance.
- CRF: Chronic renal failure, significant kidney impairment over a long period.
- CRS: Refers to chronic rhinosinusitis, prolonged inflammation of the nasal and sinus mucosa.
- CS: Indicates carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition causing numbness and tingling in the hand.
- CWD: Canal wall down, a technique used in ear surgery.
- CWR: Canal wall reconstruction, a procedure for reconstructing the ear canal.
- CWU: Canal wall up, a surgical approach in ear procedures.
- Cysto: Refers to cystoscopy, a procedure to examine the bladder.
- D/c: Indicates to discontinue, often used in treatment plans.
- DL: Refers to direct laryngoscopy, a procedure for examining the larynx.
- EAC: Stands for external auditory canal, the passage leading to the eardrum.
- EEG: Electroencephalogram, tests the electrical activity of the brain.
- e.g-: Stands for "for example," typically utilized to clarify or illustrate a point.
- ELS: Indicates endolymphatic shunt, a procedure related to inner ear fluid management.
- ENT: Refers to ear, nose, and throat, a medical specialty.
- ETD: Eustachian tube dysfunction, impairing the balance of ear pressure.
- EUA: Exam under anesthesia, allowing for thorough examination while the patient is sedated.
- FEES-: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, assessing swallowing function.
- FESS: Functional endoscopic sinus surgery, a minimally invasive procedure for sinus issues.
- FFF: Fibula free flap, a reconstructive surgical technique.
- FFL: Flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy, a method to visualize the larynx and vocal cords.
- FMTE-: Full mouth tooth extraction, typically in dental procedures.
- fld: Abbreviation for fluid, commonly used in medical documentation.
- FOM: Represents floor of mouth, anatomical reference in oral examinations.
- freq.: Stands for frequency, important in both hearing and diagnostic assessments.
- FTSG: Full thickness skin graft, a surgical method for skin repair.
- Gm: Refers to gram, a unit of weight measurement.
- gr: Indicates grain, another measurement unit.
- GTT-: Glucose tolerance test, used to assess glucose metabolism.
- gtt: Stands for drop, often related to medication dosage.
- HA: Represents hearing aids, devices to assist with hearing.
- hgt: Abbreviation for height, commonly recorded in health assessments.
- HL: Stands for hearing loss, indicating reduced ability to hear.
- H/O: Refers to history of, commonly used in patient histories.
- hr-: Indicates hour, often used in medication timing.
- HS: Stands for hour of sleep, typically noted in sleep studies.
- IAC: Refers to internal auditory canal, pathways associated with hearing.
- ID: Stands for intradermal, related to skin tests or injections.
- IDDM: Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, type of diabetes requiring insulin for control.
- IM: Intramuscular, relating to injections.
- IV: Stands for intravenous, referring to medication or fluid administration via veins.
- IVPB-: Intravenous piggyback, a method of administering medications via IV.
- L: Represents left, commonly used in medical contexts.
- lac: Abbreviation for laceration, a type of skin injury.
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