Medical Terminology Abbreviations Starting with P Part 10

This set of medical terminology flash cards includes abbreviations starting with the letter P. Follow facility policy regarding use of abbreviations. Many abbreviations may stand for the same medical term or phrase, while a single term or phrase may be abbreviated in more than one way.

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Medical Terminology Flash Cards

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PNP

peripheral neuropathy

PIH

pregnancy-induced hypertension

PGH

pituitary growth hormone

pl

placenta

PVD

peripheral vascular disease

PCT

plasmacrit time

PDT

photodynamic therapy

PPV

positive-pressure ventilation

PERLA

pupils equally reactive (responsive) to light and accommodation

pvt

private

Pr

presbyopia; prism

PKU

phenylketonuria

POMR

problem-oriented medical record

PVS

persistent vegetative state

PAC

premature atrial contraction

PLMS

periodic limb movements in sleep

Pn, PNA, pneu

pneumonia

Proct

proctology

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