Language of Medicine Chapter 15- Abbreviations
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Chabner's Language of Medicine, 9th edition. Abbreviations for Chapter 15- the musculoskeletal system.
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HS 145 using Chabner's Language of Medicine
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 AC joint | acromioclavicular joint |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament of the knee |
| ANA | antinuclear antibody - indicator of systematic lupus erythematosus |
| BKA | below-knee amputation |
| BMD | bone mineral density |
| C1-C7 | cervical vertebrae |
| Ca | calcium |
| CK | creatine kinase- enzyme elevated in muscle disease |
| CMC | carpometacarpal (joint) |
| CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| DEXA or DXA | dual energy x-ray absorptiometry - a test of bone density |
| DMARD | disease-modifying antirheumatic drug |
| DO | doctor of osteopathy |
| DTR's | deep tendon reflexes |
| EMG | electromyography |
| ESR (sed rate) | erythrocyte sedimentation rate - indicates inflammation |
| HNP | herniated nucleus pulposus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| L1-L5 | lumbar vertebrae |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug-often prescribed to treat joint disorders |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| ORIF | open reduction (of fracture) / internal fixation |
| Ortho | orthopedics (or orthopaedics) |
| OT | occupational therapy-helps patients perform activities of daily living and function in work-related situations |
| P | phosphorus |
| PT | physical therapy-helps patients regain use of muscles and joints after injury or surgery |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RF | rheumatoid factor |
| ROM | range of motion |
| sed rate | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
| T1-T12 | thoracic vertebrae |
| TKR | total knee replacement/arthroplasty |
| THR | total hip replacement/arthroplasty |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint. |
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