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Obstetrics & Gynecol
Obstetrics and Gynecology Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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AB | abortion |
BSE | brease self examination |
CS, C-section | cesarean section |
CVS | chorionic villus sampling |
Cx | cervix |
D&C | dilation and curettage |
EMB | endometrial biopsy |
ERT | estrogen replacement therapy |
FHR | fetal heart rate |
FHT | fetal heart tone |
FTND | full-term normal delivery |
GI, grav I | first pregnancy |
GYN, gyn | gynecology |
HDN | hemolytic disease of the newborn |
HPV | human papilloma virus |
HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
HSG | hysterosalpingography |
IUD | intrauterine device |
IVF | in vitro fertilization |
LMP | last menstrual period |
NB | newborn |
OB | obstetrics |
OCPs | oral contraceptive pills |
PAP | papanicolaou test |
PI, para I | first birth |
PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
SB | stillbirth |
TAH-BSO | total abdominal hysterectomy-bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy |