Abbreviation: SLIT Allergen desensitization in which the antigen is administered in droplet form under the tongue instead of being injected subcutaneously. SLIT is a relatively safe form of immunotherapy and is often used at home instead of in a medical office, several times a week. Patient care...
In general, to avoid errors in the administration of medications and infusions, spell out the word instead of using an abbreviation. For example, use “international unit” instead of I.U.; “every day” instead of q.d.; “every other day” instead of q.o.d.; and “unit” instead ...
The given answer is true because "gen" is an abbreviation for "generation" and in this context, it refers to the original production or the first version of something. Therefore, "gen" does mean original production. Rate this question: 33. Myo means to extend a muscle A. True B. ...
The meaning of LINGUATULA is a genus of tongue worms that includes a cosmopolitan parasite (L. serrata) of the nasal and respiratory passages of various canines, sheep and goats, the horse, and occasionally humans.
Abbreviation for 1,4-bis(5-phenyloxazol-2-yl)benzene, a liquid scintillator. poppy (pop′e) SYN: Papaver. p. oil a fixed (drying) oil expressed from the seed of Papaver somniferum; sometimes used in the preparation of liniments and as a solvent of iodine in iodized oil. population ...
Abbreviation: PDL The connective tissue attached to the cementum on the outer surface of a dental root and the osseous tissue of the alveolar process. The periodontal ligament holds the teeth in the sockets of the bone. Synonym: dentoalveolar l.; alveolar periosteum Petit's ligament See: Peti...
Meaning 'sublingual,' this abbreviation is often seen with medications, indicating they are taken under the tongue. SLE 'Systemic lupus erythematosus.' This is often found in a patient's chart or written as a diagnosis of this disease. SOAP Often used as an abbreviation for the organization...
Abbreviation for carcinoma in situ. cis- 1. Prefix (in italics) meaning on this side, on the near side; opposite of trans-. 2. In genetics, a prefix denoting the location of two or more genes on the same chromosome of a homologous pair, in coupling. 3. In organic chemistry (in ital...
Abbreviation for transfer RNA. trocar (tro′kar) An instrument for withdrawing fluid from a cavity, or for use in paracentesis; it consists of a metal tube (cannula) into which fits an obturator with a sharp three-cornered tip, which is withdrawn after the instrument has been pushed into th...
UTMSHstands for University of Texas Medical School at Houston (Houston, TX) Suggest new definition This definition appears somewhat frequently and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories: Organizations, NGOs, schools, universities, etc. ...