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) |
