What is FAX in medical terms?
There may be a few different meanings of abbreviation FAX. However, what is the medical term FAX?
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What is FAX medical abbreviation?
In medical field, the FAX medical term stands for facsimile.
FAX: facsimile
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| CRD | chronic respiratory disease |
| CRR | consult review request |
| CT | Cat Scan; also Chest Tube and Cardio-Thoracic |
| CvS | cardiovascular system |
| DH | dermatitis herpetiformis; Dental Hygienist; drug history |
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| EXT | Extremities |
| GITT | glucose insulin tolerance test |
| Gly | glycine |
| HAQ | health assessment questionnaire |
| HbB | Hemoglobin B |
| ICH | Intra-Cranial Hemorrhage |
| IVAD | intravenous access device |
| Ir | Iridium (element) |
| LPI | laser peripheral iridotomy |
| LRI | lower respiratory infection |
| LWS | low wall suction |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| MW | molecular weight; microwave |
| ORL | Oto-Rhino Laryngology |
| PADS | preventive aggression device system |
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| PBSCT | peripheral blood stem cell transplantation |
| PFTs | Pulmonary Function Tests |
| PHB | personal health budget |
| PICU | Pediatric Intensive Care Unit |
| PIPJ | proximal interphalangeal joint |
| PNF | proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation |
| PPN | Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition |
| PSL | peripheral saline lock |
| PUBS | percutaneous umbilical blood sampling |
| PVC | Premature Ventricular Contraction |
| RFFF | radial forearm free flap |
| ROT | right occiput transverse |
| RUG | Retrograde Urethrogram |
| SPLATT | split anterior tibial tendon transfer |
| THC | tetrahydrocannabinol (in marijuana and related) |
| TMJ | Temporo-Mandibular Joint |
| TQM | total quality management |
| Ti | Titanium (element) |
| Urol | urology |
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