Medical Terminology Flash Cards: Abbreviations Starting with D: Part 5

These Medical Terminology flash cards include abbreviations beginning with the letter "D." Some abbreviations in this series are used much more often than others. As you can see from the following examples, changing one letter in an abbreviation can completely change the meaning of the term. If in doubt, spell it out!

Directions

1. Click on the first slide to enlarge to full screen.
2. Click on the slide or thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.
3. Study the abbreviations backwards by clicking on the last slide and clicking on the thumbnails to advance to the previous slides.

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Medical Terminology Flash Cards

Abbreviation Flash Cards by Katrena

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid

DT

diphtheria and tetanus toxoids

debr

debridement

DOA

dead on arrival

DVA

distance visual acuity

DKA

diabetic ketoacidosis

DSA

digital subtraction angiography

D/C, d/c, dc

diarrhea/constipation; discharge; discontinue

DOMS

delayed-onset muscle soreness

DRP

diabetic retinopahy

DCR

direct cortical response

DRD

developmental reading disorder

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Medical Terminology Flash Cards: Abbreviations Starting with D: Part 4

These Medical Terminology flash cards include twelve abbreviations beginning with the letter "D." Some abbreviations in this series are used much more often than others. Abbreviations may have multiple meanings while some terms have multiple abbreviations. Facility policy may prohibit the use of some abbreviations. Always spell out the term if there is a question about which term it represents.

Directions

1. Click on the first slide to enlarge to full screen.
2. Click on the slide or thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.
3. Study the abbreviations backwards by clicking on the last slide and clicking on the thumbnails to advance to the previous slides.

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• Prefixes Starting with B, C, or D
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Medical Terminology Flash Cards

Abbreviation Flash Cards by Katrena

diff

differential diagnosis

d

day

D&E

dilation and evacuation

DTP

diptheria, tetanus toxoids, and pertusis vaccine

DOC

date of conception

Diag, diag

diagnosis

DES

diethylstilbestrol

DMD

Duschenne muscular dystrophy

D5NS

5% dextrose in normal saline

DBT

dialectical behavior therapy

DR

diabetic retinopathy; digital radiography; doctor

DIP

distal interphalangeal

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