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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
G, g, or gm	gram
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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