| Acronym | Meaning |
| S/S | Signs & Symptoms |
| VPC | Ventricular Premature Contraction |
| PDR | Physician's Desk Reference |
| PDD | Pervasive Development Disorder |
| BPH | Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy |
| CPAP | Continuous Positive Airway Pressure |
| THR | Total Hip Replacement |
| ADA | American Diabetes Association |
| TED | (hose) Thrombo-embolism Deterrent |
| ASD | Atrial Septal Defect |