D - E
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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