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These are just some of the many abbreviations that medical transcriptionists must use in their daily work. A reference book of abbreviations is considered a “must have” book for MTs. Most professional MTs wouldn't think of working without their Stedman's Book of Abbreviations, Acronyms, & Symbols and you can read about it here.

D&V

diarrhea and vomiting

D/C

discharge

D/W

discussed with

DD

differential diagnosis

DH

drug history

DIC

disseminated intravascular coagulation

DIP

distal interphalangeal

DOB

date of birth

DU

duodenal ulcer

DVT

deep venous thrombosis

EBV

Epstein-Barr virus

ECG

electrocardiogram

EEG

electroencephalogram

EMG

electromyography

EMU

early morning urine

Ep

epilepsy

ERCP

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate

F/U

follow up

FBC

full blood count

FDP

fibrin degradation product

FEV1

forced expiratory volume in 1 second

FFP

fresh frozen plasma

FH

family history

FOB

fecal occult blood

FSH

follicle stimulating hormone

FUO

fever of unknown origin

FVC

forced vital capacity

GABA

gamma-aminobutyric acid

GFR

glomerular filtration rate

GGT

gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase

GH

growth hormone

GIS

gastrointestinal system

GN

glomerulonephritis

GP

general practitioner

GTN

glycerol trininitrate

GUS

genito-urinary system

GVH

graft versus host disease

HBV

hepatitis B virus

HIV

human immunodeficiency virus

HLA

human leucocyte antigen

HOCM

hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy

HPC

history of presenting complaint

HR

heart rate

HRT

hormone replacement therapy

HS

heart sounds

HSV

herpes simplex virus

HT

hypertension

Hx

history

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