Abbreviations and acronyms with multiple meanings
Never guess
Many abbreviations and acronyms have multiple meanings. If it is unclear which expanded form is referenced, use the abbreviation or acronym without expanding and leave a discrepancy flag for the dictator; alternatively, follow procedures as outlined for the account and/or your company.
Read the report
Sometimes it is possible to determine the meaning of an abbreviation or acronym by reviewing the report.
Again, however, do not ever guess. If uncertain, follow company/account specific procedures or leave as dictated and flag as a discrepancy.
The following comprise only a portion of the many abbreviations or acronyms that have multiple meanings.
AVF
antiviral factor
arteriovenous fistula
BCH
basal cell hyperplasia
basal cell hypoplasia
benign coital headache
CAD
cadaver (also Cad)
cadaveric
chronic airway disease
cold agglutinin disease
compressed-air disease
computer-assisted diagnosis
congenital abduction deficiency
coronary artery disease
cyclophosphamide, Adriamycin (doxorubicin), and dacarbazine
cytosine arabinoside and daunorubicin
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