| Acronym | Meaning |
| JAMA | Journal Of The American Medical Association |
| GOT | Glutamic Oxalic Transaminase |
| PDR | Physician's Desk Reference |
| WNL | Within Normal Limits |
| ASCUS | Atypical Squamous Cells Of Unknown Significance |
| ARF | Acute Renal Failure |
| ARDS | Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome |
| PWB | PARTIAL WEIGHT BEARING |
| LB | Large Bowel |
| VPB | Ventricular Premature Beat |