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Abbreviations <strong>and</strong> Symbols 395<br />

CVID<br />

CVS<br />

D&C<br />

DASH<br />

DC<br />

DDS<br />

DEA<br />

DES<br />

DHEA<br />

DIC<br />

dL (dl)<br />

DLE<br />

DMARD<br />

DMD<br />

DNA<br />

DO<br />

DRE<br />

DrPH<br />

DTH<br />

DUB<br />

DVT<br />

EBCT<br />

ECC<br />

ECG<br />

ECT<br />

EECP<br />

EEG<br />

EENT<br />

EKG<br />

EMG<br />

EMT<br />

EPO<br />

EPS<br />

ERCP<br />

ESRD<br />

ESRF<br />

ESWL<br />

FAP<br />

FDA<br />

FOBT<br />

FSH<br />

GABA<br />

GAD<br />

GALT<br />

GERD<br />

common variable immunodeficiency<br />

chorionic villi sampling<br />

dilation <strong>and</strong> curettage (also dilatation<br />

<strong>and</strong> curettage)<br />

dietary approaches to stop<br />

hypertension<br />

doctor <strong>of</strong> chiropractic<br />

doctor <strong>of</strong> dental surgery<br />

US Drug Enforcement Agency<br />

diethylstilbestrol<br />

dehydroepi<strong>and</strong>rosterone<br />

disseminated intravascular<br />

coagulation<br />

deciliter<br />

discoid lupus erythematosus<br />

disease-modifying antirheumatic drug<br />

doctor <strong>of</strong> dental medicine<br />

deoxyribonucleic acid<br />

doctor <strong>of</strong> osteopathy<br />

digital rectal examination<br />

doctor <strong>of</strong> public health<br />

delayed-type hypersensitivity<br />

dysfunctional uterine bleeding<br />

deep vein thrombosis<br />

electron beam computed tomography<br />

emergency cardiovascular care<br />

electrocardiogram<br />

electroconvulsive therapy<br />

enhanced external counterpulsation<br />

electroencephalogram<br />

eyes, ears, nose, throat<br />

electrocardiogram<br />

electromyogram<br />

emergency medical technician<br />

erythropoietin<br />

electrophysiology study<br />

endoscopic retrograde<br />

cholangiopancreatography<br />

end-stage renal disease<br />

end-stage renal failure<br />

extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy<br />

familial adenomatous polyposis<br />

US Food <strong>and</strong> Drug Administration<br />

fecal occult blood test<br />

follicle-stimulating hormone<br />

gamma-aminobutyric acid<br />

generalized anxiety disorder<br />

gut-associated lymphoid tissue<br />

gastroesophageal reflux disorder<br />

GH<br />

GHB<br />

GHRH<br />

GIFT<br />

GnRH<br />

GPI<br />

HAART<br />

Hg<br />

HGE<br />

HHV<br />

HIV<br />

HLA<br />

HME<br />

HNPCC<br />

HPV<br />

HRT<br />

IABP<br />

IBD<br />

IBS<br />

ICD<br />

ICSI<br />

IgA<br />

IgD<br />

IgE<br />

IgG<br />

IgM<br />

IM<br />

IND<br />

ITP<br />

IUI<br />

IV<br />

IVF<br />

IVP<br />

L (l)<br />

LAAM<br />

LAc<br />

LAVH<br />

LH<br />

LP<br />

LPN<br />

LPT<br />

LQTS<br />

LSD<br />

LSW<br />

LVEF<br />

LVN<br />

m<br />

growth hormone<br />

gamma hydroxybutyrate<br />

growth hormone–releasing hormone<br />

gamete intrafallopian transfer<br />

gonadotropin-releasing hormone<br />

gastric inhibitive polypeptide<br />

highly active antiretroviral therapy<br />

mercury<br />

human granulocytic ehrlichiosis<br />

human herpesvirus<br />

human immunodeficiency virus<br />

human leukocyte antigen<br />

human monocytic ehrlichiosis<br />

hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal<br />

cancer<br />

human papillomavirus<br />

hormone replacement therapy<br />

intra-aortic balloon pump<br />

inflammatory bowel disease<br />

irritable bowel syndrome<br />

implantable cardioverter defibrillator<br />

intracytoplasmic sperm injection<br />

immunoglobulin A<br />

immunoglobulin D<br />

immunoglobulin E<br />

immunoglobulin G<br />

immunoglobulin M<br />

intramuscular<br />

investigational new drug<br />

immune thrombocytopenic purpura<br />

intrauterine artificial insemination<br />

intravenous<br />

in vitro fertilization<br />

intravenous pyelogram<br />

liter<br />

levo-alpha acetylmethadol<br />

licensed acupuncturist<br />

laparoscopically assisted vaginal<br />

hysterectomy<br />

luteinizing hormone<br />

lumbar puncture<br />

licensed practical nurse<br />

licensed physical therapist<br />

long QT syndrome<br />

lysergic acid diethylamide<br />

licensed social worker<br />

left ventricular ejection fraction<br />

licensed vocational nurse<br />

meter

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