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Common Abbreviations (D - E)
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| Abbreviation | Word or Phrase |
|---|---|
| D1, D2 ETC | First dorsal vertebra, second, etc. |
| D&C | Dilatation and curettage |
| DC | Discharge |
| DC | Discontinued |
| DCIS | Ductal carcinoma in situ |
| DERM | Dermatology |
| DD | Discharge diagnosis |
| DDX | Differential diagnosis |
| DIAM | Diameter |
| DIFF | Differentiated, differential |
| DIS, DISCH | Disease; Discharge |
| DLS | Date last seen |
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| DO | Doctor of Osteopathy |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| DOB | Date of birth |
| DOD | Date of death |
| DOE | Dyspnea on exertion |
| DR | (Medical) doctor |
| DS | Discharge |
| DTR | Deep tendon reflex |
| DX | Diagnosis |
| ECF | Extended care facility |
| ECG, EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| EEG | Electroencephalogram |
| EENT | Eyes, ears, nose, & throat |
| EGD | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
| EMG | Electromyogram |
| ENL | Enlarged |
| ENT | Ear, nose & throat |
| EPA | Erect (standing), posterior, anterior |
| ER | Emergency room |
| ER(A) | Estrogen receptor (assay) |
| ERCP | Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
| EST | Electroshock therapy |
| EUA | Exam under anesthesia |
| EXAM | Examination |
| EXC | Excision |
| EXP LAP | Exploratory laparotomy |
| EXT | Extend, extension |
| EXT | External; Extremity |
Updated: December 28, 2023