ALS |
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
AU |
both ears (Latin auris uterque) |
AD |
right ear (Latin auris dextra) |
AS |
left ear (Latin auris sinistra) |
CNS |
central nervous system |
CSF |
cerebrospinal fluid |
CVA |
cerebrovascular accident; stroke |
EEG |
electroencephalogram |
EENT |
eye, ear, nose, and throat |
ENT |
ear, nose, and throat |
EMG |
electromyogram |
HEENT |
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
ICP |
intracranial pressure (not Insane Clown Posse) |
IOL |
intraocular lens |
IOP |
intraocular pressure |
LASIK |
laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis |
LOC |
level of consciousness |
LP |
lumbar puncture |
MRA |
magnetic resonance angiography |
MRI |
magnetic resonance imaging |
MS |
multiple sclerosis |
OU |
both eyes (Latin oculus uterque) |
OD |
right eye (Latin oculus dexter) |
OS |
left eye (Latin oculus sinistra) |
PET |
positron emission tomography |
PERRLA |
pupils are equal, round, reactive to light, and accommodate |
PNS |
peripheral nervous system |
TIA |
transient ischemic attack |