What is the medical term NA?
There may be more than one meaning of NA. However, what does the medical abbreviation NA mean?
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What is the NA medical abbreviation?
In medicine, the medical abbreviation NA stands for Not Available; also Sodium.
NA: Not Available; also Sodium
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| CNA | Certified Nurse Aide |
| CNS | Central Nervous System |
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| D/A | date of admission |
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| EFM | electronic fetal monitor |
| ENT | otorhinolaryngology/otolaryngologist; ear, nose and throat |
| ESIG | electronic signature |
| FBC | full blood count |
| GD | gestational diabetes |
| HDN | hemolytic disease of the newborn |
| HER2 | human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 |
| HIA | health impact assessment |
| IABC | intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation |
| ICF | intermediate care facility; intracellular fluid |
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| MOI | mechanism of injury |
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| RCS | Registered Cardiac Sonographer |
| S/E | side effects |
| SCA | sudden cardiac arrest; subclavian artery; sickle cell anemia |
| Sz P | seizure precautions |
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