What does the D/A medical term stand for?
There may be more than one meaning of D/A. However, what is the meaning of the D/A medical abbreviation?
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What does D/A medical abbreviation mean?
In science & medicine, the D/A medical term mean date of admission.
D/A: date of admission
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| C-spine | cervical spine |
| CAGE | controlling, anger/annoyance, guilt, eye opener (questions) |
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| CHHA | certified home health aide/agency |
| CNA | Certified Nurse Aide |
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| D&C | Dilatation and Currettage |
| DXT | radiotherapy |
| ECT | Electro-Convulsive Therapy |
| GHRF | growth hormone-releasing factor |
| GP | General Practitioner |
| HCV | Hepatitis C Virus |
| I+ | With Ionic Contrast (in reference to a CAT Scan) |
| ICH | Intra-Cranial Hemorrhage |
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| MPB | multipodus boot |
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| NIMH | National Institute of Mental Health |
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| Toco | tocotransducer |
| USP | United States Pharmacopeia |
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