Unit 4 Abbreviations

Abbreviation Meaning
ABCDE mnemonic for assessing the cancer risk of skin lesions: asymmetry, border, color, diameter, evolving
BCC basal cell carcinoma
Bx biopsy
decub decubitus ulcer
Derm dermatology
I&D incision & drainage
ID intradermal
IM intramuscular
RF radiofrequency (a type of electromagnetic energy)
SC
SQ
subQ
subcutaneous
SCC squamous cell carcinoma
Tx therapy
ung ointment (unguent)

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