What does the abbreviation HARPA stand for in medical terms?
There may be a few different meanings of abbreviation HARPA. Below is the meaning of HARPA abbreviation in medical terms.
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What does HARPA medical abbreviation mean?
In science & medicine, the meaning of the HARPA medical abbreviation is Helping AIDS in Resource Poor Areas.
HARPA: Helping AIDS in Resource Poor Areas
Related Medical Abbreviations
B-ALL | B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia |
BED | binge eating disorder |
BIBA | brought in by ambulance |
BIPAP | Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure |
C/TG | cholesterol/triglyceride ratio |
CCU | critical care unit; coronary/cardiac care unit |
CD8 | cytotoxic T lymphocytes |
CGA | contact guard assist; comprehensive geriatric assessment |
CMTC | cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita |
CN | Cranial Nerves |
CNA | Certified Nurse Aide |
CO | Cardiac Output |
CSIC | cervical spine immobilization collar |
CVOU | cardiovascular outpatient unit |
CVP | Central Venous Pressure |
Crt | creatinine |
DES | diethylstilbestrol |
DLV | delavirdine (antiviral drug) |
EDV | epidermodysplasia verruciformis |
EGD | Esophago-Gastro Duodenoscopy |
EHR | electronic health record |
EKG | Electrocardiogram (also known as ECG) |
EMQ | extended matching question |
ER | External Rotation; also Emergency Room |
ETA | embryo toxicity assay; estimated time of arrival |
FDB | flexor digitorum brevis |
FENO | Fractional exhaled nitric oxide |
FIV | forced inspiratory volume |
FR | flocculation reaction; friction rub |
G6-PD | glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase |
GRASE | generally recognized as safe and effective |
GvHD | Graft vs. host disease. It is complicated by the syndromes of acute and chronic graft-vs-host disease (GVHD). |
Gyn | gynecolog(y/ist/ic) |
HCO3 | bicarbonate |
HDCT | High Dose Cytotoxic Therapy |
HGF | hematopoietic factor; hepatocyte growth factor; human growth factor |
HSCT | hematopoietic stem cell transplantation |
HSDD | hypoactive sexual desire disorder |
HSV-2 | herpes simplex virus type 2 |
IDH | ischemic heart disease; isocitrate dehydrogenase |
IPF | Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis |
IVHA | intravenous hyperalimentation |
IVIG | intravenous immunoglobulin |
KTS | Klippel–Trenaunay syndrome |
L-R | left to right |
LTB | laryngotracheobronchitis |
LVL | left vastus lateralis |
M1 | mitral first sound |
MP MIA | microlatex particle mediated immunoassay |
MRCC | Medical Representatives Certification Commission |
N&V | nausea and vomiting |
NFTD | normal full term delivery |
NUCS | Nuclear Medicine |
NaCl | Sodium Chloride |
OLMC | on-line medical control |
OPT | outpatient |
PIV | peripheral intravenous |
PNP | Pediatric Nurse Practitioner |
PO2 | partial pressure of oxygen |
PVE | prosthetic valve endocarditis |
Phar. | pharmacy |
RCR | replication competent retrovirus |
RIU | radioactive iodine uptake (test) |
RN | Registered Nurse |
RSB | regular sinus bradycardia |
Rbcs | red blood cells |
S/S | signs and symptoms |
SAARD | slow-acting antirheumatic drug(s) |
STH | somatotrophic hormone (somatotropin) |
SUD | single-use device; substance use disorder; sudden unexpected death |
SW | Social Work; Stab Wound |
TSS | toxic shock syndrome |
TWE | tap water enema |
Trich | trichomonas |
UN | united nations |
UPP | urethral pressure profile |
WGL | within good limits |
conc | concentrated |
exam | examination |
hr | hour |
metab | metabolic, metabolism |
o.d. | once daily (omni die) |
opp | opposite |
post op | post operation |
p¯ | After meals. As in take two tablets after meals. |
rRNA | ribosomal RNA |
sm | small |
spp | species |
st. | let it/them stand |
u/o | urine output |
ung | ointment (unguentum) |