Multilingual dictionary of abbreviations

Abbreviations related to the theme ‘Pathology’

Pathology, clinical medicine.

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Code

Meaning

Language

Themes and places

LICE

Lega Italiana Contro L'Epilessia (www.lice.it)

In Italian

LICHE

Liga Chilena contra la Epilepsia (https://www.ligaepilepsia.cl/)

In Spanish

LIEN

Lutte, Information, Études des infections Nosocomiales

In French

LIF

Laboratoire d'Imagerie Fonctionnelle

In French

LMC

Leucémie Myéloïde Chronique

In French

LMPV
Leucomalacie périventriculaire

LMPV is equivalent to PVL (Periventrikuläre Leukomalazie) in German, PVL (Periventricular Leukomalacia) in English, and PVL (Periventriculaire Leukomalacie) in Dutch.

In French

LNCC

Ligue Nationale Contre le Cancer (https://www.ligue-cancer.net/)

In French

LOADD

Lifestyle Over and Above Drugs in Diabetes

In English

LRPAT

Laboratoire de Recherche en Pathologies Radio-induites

In French

LSA

Limburgse Stichting Autisme

In Dutch

LTPP

Long Term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

In English

LUSSI

Laboratoire UltraSons, Signaux et Instrumentation (www.lussi.univ-tours.fr)

In French

LVEF
Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction

LVEF is equivalent to FEVG (Fraction d’Éjection du Ventricule Gauche) in French.

In English

LVH

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

In English

LVRS

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

In English

MAP

Mean Arterial Pressure

In English

MAS

Morbus Alzheimer Syndrom

In German

MAT

Microangiopathie thrombotique

In French

MAV

Malformation artérioveineuse

In French

    MCBO

    Molecular Cell Biology and Oncology Graduate Program

    In English

    MCH
    Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin

    MCH is equivalent to HCM (Hémoglobine Corpusculaire Moyenne) in French.

    In English

    MCHC
    Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration

    MCHC is equivalent to CCMH (Concentration Corpusculaire Moyenne en Hémoglobine) in French, and CHCM (Concentração de Hemoglobina Corpuscular Média) in Portuguese.

    In English

    MCHC

    Mother and Child Health Coalition

    In English

    MCHC

    Mean Cell Hemoglobin Concentration

    In English

    MCI

    Mild Cognitive Impairment

    In English

    MCJ

    Maladie de Creutzfeldt-Jakob

    In French

    MDPH

    Maison Départementale des Personnes Handicapées

    In French

      ME

      Myalgische Encefalomyelitis

      In Dutch

      MEAP

      Méningo-Encéphalite Amibienne Primaire

      In French

      MEEI

      Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (https://www.masseyeandear.org/)

      In English

      MEG
      Magnétoencéphalographie

      MEG is equivalent to MEG (Magnetoencephalography) in English.

      In French

      MEG
      Magnetoencephalography

      MEG is equivalent to MEG (see above).

      In English

      MEPS

      Mayo Elbow Performance Score

      In English

      MHR

      Maladie Hémorragique Rare

      In French

      MIDD

      Maternally Inherited Diabetes and Deafness

      In English

      MIV
      Menslike Immuniteitsgebreksvirus

      MIV is equivalent to VIH (Virus de l'Immunodéficience Humaine) in French, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) in English, VIH (Virus d'Inmunodeficencia Humana) in Asturian, VIH (Vírus da imunodeficiência humana) in Portuguese, VIDH (Virus Immunitarii Defectus Humanae) in Latin, ŽIV (Žmogaus Imunodeficito Virusas) in Lithuanian, ХИВ (Хумане имунодефицијенције) in Serbian, HIV (Humani Imunodeficientni Virus) in Slovenian, ВИЧ (Вирус иммунодефицита человека) in Russian, GIB (Giza Immunoeskasiaren Birusa) in Basque, and HIV (Humaan Immunodeficiëntie Virus) in Dutch.

      In Afrikaans

      MMM

      Myélofibrose avec Métaplasie Myéloïde

      In French

      MMS

      Mini Mental Slate

      In English

      MMSE

      Mini Mental State Examination

      In English

      MMTV

      Mouse Mammary Tumor Virus

      In English

      MMWR

      Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

      In English

      MODY

      Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young

      In English

      MPGN

      Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis

      In English

        MPOC

        Maladie Pulmonaire Obstructive Chronique

        In French

          MPOC
          Maladie Pulmonaire Obstructive Chronique

          MPOC is equivalent to BPCO (Broncho-Pneumopathie Chronique Obstructive) in French, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) in English, COLD (Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease) in English, COAD (Chronisch obstruktive Atemwegserkrankung) in German, EPOC (Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica) in Spanish, BPCO (Broncopneumopatia Cronica Ostruttiva) in Italian, DPOC (Doença Pulmonar Obstrutiva Crónica) in Portuguese, and KOAH (Kronik Obstrüktif Akciğer Hastalığı) in Turkish.

          In French

          MPPS

          Mammary Gland Physiology and Pathology Society

          In English

          MRD

          Minimal Residual Disease

          In English

            MRDR

            Myeloma and Related Diseases Registry

            In English

            MS

            Multiple Sclerosis

            In English

            MS

            Myhre Syndrome

            In English

            MUSE

            Medicated Urethral System for Erection

            In English

            MVO

            Maladie Veino-Occlusive

            In French

            MoMLV

            Moloney Murine Leukemia Virus

            In English

            NACCP

            National Association of Child Care Professionals

            In English

            NASH

            Nicht-alkoholische Steatohepatitis

            In German

              NASS

              North American Spine Society (https://www.spine.org/)

              In English

              NBIC

              Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Information Technology and Cognitive Science

              In English

              NBIC

              Nanotechnologies, Biologie, Information, Cognition

              In French

              NC

              Neuroscience Center

              In English

              NCI

              National Cancer Institute (https://www.cancer.gov/)

              In English

              NCM

              Neural Control of Movement Society (http://ncm-society.org)

              In English

              NDFU

              Norges Døveforbunds Ungdom

              In Norwegian

              NEM

              Néoplasie Endocrinienne Multiple

              In French

              NEOBRAIN

              Neonatal Estimation Of Brain Damage Risk And Identification of Neuroprotectants

              In English

              NERF

              Neuropôle de Recherche Francilien

              In French

              NERI
              Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

              NERI is equivalent to NRI (Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) in English, NRI (Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitor) in English, and ARI (Adrenergic Reuptake Inhibitor) in English.

              In English

              NERVTAG

              New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group

              In English

              NET
              Nécrolyse Épidermique Toxique

              NET is equivalent to TEN (Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis) in English.

              In French

              NETT

              National Emphysema Treatment Trial

              In English

              NGF

              Nerve Growth Factor

              In English

              NHC
              National Heart Centre (https://www.nhcs.com.sg/)

              NHC is equivalent to NHCS (National Heart Centre Singapore) in English.

              In English

              NHCS
              National Heart Centre Singapore (https://www.nhcs.com.sg/)
              The National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS) is a national and regional referral centre for cardiovascular diseases. It provides comprehensive cardiac care, including diagnostic, preventive services, heart and lung transplantation, heart attack treatment, balloon angioplasty and coronary bypass surgery.

              NHCS is equivalent to NHC, and (see above).

              In English

              NHF

              National Hemophilia Foundation

              In English

              NHLBI

              National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (www.nhlbi.nih.gov)

              In English

              NIDDK

              National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

              In English

              NIMH

              National Institute of Mental Health

              In English

              NKI-AVL

              Nederlands Kanker Instituut - Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Ziekenhuis

              In Dutch

              NMMBC

              Neuropathie Motrice Multifocale à Bloc de Conduction

              In French

              NN

              Neural Networks

              In English

              NPH

              Neutral Protamine Hagedorn

              In English

              NRA

              Norepinephrine Releasing Agent

              In English

              NRI
              Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

              NRI is equivalent to NERI, and ARI (see above).

              In English

              NRI
              Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitor

              NRI is equivalent to NERI, and ARI (see above).

              In English

              NSLC

              Non-Small cell Lung Carcinoma

              In English

              NiC

              NeuroImaging Center

              In English

              OAP

              Œdème Aigu Pulmonaire

              In French

              OBG

              Onlay Bone Graft

              In English

              OCD

              Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

              In English

              OCDU

              Outpatient Clinical Decision Unit

              In English

              OECI

              Organization of European Cancer Institutes (https://oeci.eu/)

              In English

              OGD

              Oesophago-Gastro-Duodénoscopie

              In French

              OIF

              Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation

              In English

              OMD

              Œdème Maculaire Diabétique

              In French

              ORD

              Office of Rare Diseases (http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov)

              In English

              ORP
              Oral Rehydration Point

              ORP is equivalent to PRO (Point de Réhydratation Orale) in French.

              In English

              OVCAD

              OVarian CAncer Diagnosis

              In English

              OeGHO

              Österreichische Gesellschaft für Hämatologie und medizinische Onkologie (https://www.oegho.at/)

              In German

              P-HUS

              Pneumococcal-associated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

              In English

              PA

              Protective Antigen

              In English

              PAAR

              Professional Association of Andrologists of Russia

              In English

              PACT
              Program Assertif Community Treatment

              PACT is equivalent to TAC (Traitement Communautaire Assertif) in French.

              In English

              PAF
              Penicillium AntiFungal protein
              Penicillium antifungal protein (PAF) is a small antifungal protein involved in the apoptotic and autophagic processes of its producer, namely the filamentous fungus Penicillium chrysogenum.

              In English

              PAH
              Pulmonalarterielle Hypertonie

              PAH is equivalent to PH (Pulmonale Hypertonie) in German, PHT (Pulmonale Hypertonie) in German, HAP (Hipertensió Arterial Pulmonar) in Catalan, HTAP (Hipertensió Arterial Pulmonar) in Catalan, PH (Pulmonary Hypertension) in English, HTP (Hipertensión Pulmonar) in Spanish, HTAP (Hypertension Artérielle Pulmonaire) in French, PH (Pulmonale Hypertensie) in Dutch, ЛГ (Лёгочная гиперте́нзия) in Russian, PAH (Pulmonal Arteriel Hypertension) in Danish, HTP (Hipertensión Pulmonar) in Galician, ԹՀ (Թոքային հիպերտենզիա) in Armenian, PAH (Pulmonal Arteriell Hypertensjon) in Norwegian, PH (Plućna Hipertenzija) in Serbian, PAH (Pulmonell Arteriell Hypertension) in Swedish, and PH (Pulmoner Hipertansiyon) in Turkish.

              In German

              PAH
              Pulmonal Arteriel Hypertension

              PAH is equivalent to PH, PHT, HAP, HTAP, HTP, ЛГ and ԹՀ (see above).

              In Danish

              PAH
              Pulmonal Arteriell Hypertensjon

              PAH is equivalent to PH, PHT, HAP, HTAP, HTP, ЛГ and ԹՀ (see above).

              In Norwegian

              PAH
              Pulmonell Arteriell Hypertension

              PAH is equivalent to PH, PHT, HAP, HTAP, HTP, ЛГ and ԹՀ (see above).

              In Swedish

              PANSS

              Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale

              In English

              PAP

              Papanicolaou

              In German

              PAS

              Personen uit het Autisme Spectrum

              In Dutch

              PAS
              Pyriform Aperture Stenosis

              The abbreviation PAS (Pyriform Aperture Stenosis) is included in the abbreviation CNPAS (Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture Stenosis).

              PAS is equivalent to CNPAS (Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture Stenosis) in English, and CSPA (Congenital Stenosis of Pyriform Aperture) in English.

              In English

              PAVC

              Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Vaccine Consortium

              In English

              PBR

              Ponction-Biopsie Rénale

              In French

              PC
              Pachyonychia Congenita
              Pachyonychia congenita (PC) is a rare genodermatosis predominantly featuring painful palmoplantar keratoderma, thickened nails, cysts and whitish oral mucosa.

              In English

              PCC

              Post-COVID Condition

              In English

              PCIME

              Prise en Charge Intégrée des Maladies de l’Enfance

              In French

              PCa

              Prostate Cancer

              In English

              PD

              Parkinson’s Disease

              In English

              PD

              Periodontal Probing Depth

              In English

              PD

              Probing Depth

              In English

              PDR

              Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

              In English

                PE

                Perturbateur Endocrinien

                In French

                PEAG
                Pustulose Exanthématique Aiguë Généralisée

                PEAG is equivalent to AGEP (Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis) in English.

                In French

                PFA

                Paralysie flasque aiguë

                In French

                  PGD

                  Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

                  In English

                  PH
                  Pulmonale Hypertonie

                  PH is equivalent to PAH, PHT, HAP, HTAP, HTP, ЛГ and ԹՀ (see above).

                  In German

                  PH
                  Pulmonary Hypertension

                  PH is equivalent to PAH, PHT, HAP, HTAP, HTP, ЛГ and ԹՀ (see above).

                  In English

                  PH
                  Pulmonale Hypertensie

                  PH is equivalent to PAH, PHT, HAP, HTAP, HTP, ЛГ and ԹՀ (see above).

                  In Dutch

                  PH
                  Plućna Hipertenzija

                  PH is equivalent to PAH, PHT, HAP, HTAP, HTP, ЛГ and ԹՀ (see above).

                  In Serbian

                  PH
                  Pulmoner Hipertansiyon

                  PH is equivalent to PAH, PHT, HAP, HTAP, HTP, ЛГ and ԹՀ (see above).

                  In Turkish

                  PHT
                  Pulmonale Hypertonie

                  PHT is equivalent to PAH, PH, HAP, HTAP, HTP, ЛГ and ԹՀ (see above).

                  In German

                  PI

                  Plaque Index

                  In English

                  PIA

                  Pristane-Induced Arthritis

                  In English

                  PID

                  Präimplantationsdiagnostik

                  In German

                  PIF

                  Péritonite Infectieuse Féline

                  In French

                  PIGO

                  Phenytoin-Induced Gingival Overgrowth

                  In English

                  PL

                  Ponction Lombaire

                  In French

                  PLD

                  Partial Lipodistrophy

                  In English

                  PLM

                  Physiopathologie des Lipides et Membranes

                  In French

                  PML

                  Progressive Multifokale Leukoenzephalopathie

                  In German

                    PML

                    Promyelocytic Leukaemia

                    In English

                      PMR

                      Personne à Mobilité Réduite

                      In French

                        PND

                        Pränatale Diagnostik

                        In German

                        PNH

                        Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

                        In English

                        PNH

                        Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria

                        In English

                        PNRC

                        Programme National de Recherche sur les Maladies Cardiovasculaires

                        In French

                        PNRD

                        Programme National de Recherche sur le Diabète

                        In French

                        POE

                        Postinitieel masteronderwijs Epidemiologie

                        In Dutch

                        PPWCP

                        Packard Pediatric Weight Control Program

                        In English

                        PRESENCCIA

                        Presence & Research Encompassing Sensory Enhancement, NeuroScience, Cerebral-Computer Interfaces and Applications

                        In English

                        PRO
                        Point de Réhydratation Orale

                        PRO is equivalent to ORP, and (see above).

                        In French

                        PSDE

                        Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy (https://psde.org.ph/)

                        In English

                        PSDE

                        Programme de Soins Dentaires pour Enfants

                        In French

                        PSSM

                        Polish Society for Sexual Medicine

                        In English

                        PTCA

                        Percutaneous Coronary Transluminal Angioplasty

                        In English

                        PTI

                        Purpura Thrombopénique Idiopathique

                        In French

                        PTT

                        Purpura Thrombotique Thrombocytopénique

                        In French

                        PV

                        Polyglobulie de Vaquez

                        In French

                        PVL
                        Periventrikuläre Leukomalazie

                        PVL is equivalent to LMPV, and (see above).

                        In German

                        PVL
                        Periventricular Leukomalacia

                        PVL is equivalent to LMPV, and (see above).

                        In English

                        PVL
                        Periventriculaire Leukomalacie

                        PVL is equivalent to LMPV, and (see above).

                        In Dutch

                        PiCT

                        Prothrombinase-induced Clotting Time

                        In English

                        PrPc

                        Protéine Prion cellulaire

                        In French

                        QİÇS
                        Qazanılmış İmmun Çatışmazlığı Sindromu

                        QİÇS is equivalent to AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) in English, SIDA (Syndrome d'Immuno-Déficience Acquise) in French, VIGS (Verworwe Immuniteitsgebreksindroom) in Afrikaans, SIDA (Síndrome de Inmuno-Deficiencia Adquirida) in Occitan, SIDA (Sindromo di Imuno-Defekteso Aquirita) in Ido, AIDS (Akirita Imuno-Deficita Simptomaro) in Esperanto, SIDA (Sindrome d'inmunodefizienzia aquirita) in Aragonese, СПИН (Синдром на придобитата имунна недостатъчност) in Bulgarian, SIDA (Síndrome d'Immunodeficiència Adquirida) in Catalan, HIES (Hartutako Immuno Eskasiaren Sindromea) in Basque, SIDA (Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirida) in Spanish, SEIF (Siondróm Easpa Imdhíonachta Faighte) in Irish, AIDS (Annlochd Inneamh Dìon-Slàinte) in Scottish Gaelic, ՁԻԱՀ (Ձեռքբերովի Իմունային Անբավարվածության Համախտանիշ) in Armenian, SCDI (Syndromis Comparatis Defectu Immunitatis) in Latin, 에이즈 (후천성 면역 결핍 증후군) in Korean, შიდსი (შეძენილი იმუნური დეფიციტის სინდრომი) in Georgian, СИДА (Синдромот на стекнат имунолошки дефицит) in Macedonian, СИДА (синдром стеченог имунолошког дефицита) in Serbian, AIDS (Akvirírani imúnski deficítni sindróm) in Slovenian, СПИД (Синдром приобретённого иммунного дефицита) in Russian, SIDA (Sindromul Imunodeficienţei Autodobândite) in Romanian, UHCW (Unquy hark'aypa chaskisqa waqlliynin) in Quechuan languages, SIDA (Síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida) in Portuguese, AIDS (Hội chứng Suy giảm Miễn dịch Mắc phải) in Vietnamese, СНІД (Cиндром набутого імунодефіциту) in Ukrainian, AIDS (Alınğan İmmun Defisit Síndromı) in Tatar, and UKIMWI (Upungufu wa Kinga Mwilini) in Swahili.

                        In Azerbaijani

                        RA

                        Rheumatoide Arthritis

                        In German

                          RAAS

                          Renine, Angiotensine, Aldosteron Systeem

                          In Dutch

                          RAISIN

                          Réseau d'Alerte, d'Investigation et de Surveillance des Infections Nosocomiales

                          In French

                          RASMUS

                          Remote Accessible Software configurable Multi-channel Ultrasound Sampling system

                          In English

                          RC

                          Root Coverage

                          In English

                          RCP

                          RCP : Réanimation Cardio-Pulmonaire

                          In French

                          RD

                          Rétinopathie Diabétique

                          In French

                          RD

                          Recession Depth

                          In English

                          RDA

                          Relative Dentin Abrasivity

                          In English

                          RENAR

                          Asociația de Acreditare din România (https://www.renar.ro)

                          In Romanian

                          RERC

                          Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center

                          In English

                          RIA

                          Research Institute on Addictions (www.ria.buffalo.edu)

                          In English

                          RIAPS

                          Regionální Institut Ambulantních Psychosociálních Služeb (www.riaps.cz)

                          In Czech

                          RISHI

                          Remen Institute for the Study of Health and Illness

                          In English

                          RP

                          Retinitis Pigmentosa

                          In Latin

                          RPCI

                          Roswell Park Cancer Institute (https://www.roswellpark.org/)

                          In English

                          RRAE

                          Résorption Radiculaire Apicale Externe

                          In French

                          RS

                          Retinoschisis

                          In English

                          RSL

                          Radioactive Seed Localization

                          In English

                          RSN

                          Réseau Sécurité Naissance (https://www.reseau-naissance.fr/)

                          In English

                          RSN

                          Renal Support Network (www.rsnhope.org)

                          In English

                          RSN

                          Romanian Society of Neurosurgery (www.rsn.ro)

                          In English

                          RSNA

                          Radiological Society of North America (https://www.rsna.org/)

                          In English

                          RSV
                          Respiratory Syncytial Virus

                          RSV is equivalent to VRS (Virus Respiratoire Syncytial) in French.

                          In English

                          RW

                          Recession Width

                          In English

                          S2E

                          Surveillance Spatiale des Épidémies

                          In French

                          SA

                          Syndrome d'Asperger

                          In French

                          SAA

                          Severe Aplastic Anemia

                          In English

                          SADIR

                          Société d’Assistance à Domicile des Insuffisants Respiratoires

                          In French

                          SAE

                          Serious Adverse Event

                          In English

                          SAMR

                          Staphylococcus Aureus Méticillino-Résistant

                          In French

                          SANS

                          Sympathetic Autonomic Nervous System

                          In English

                          SARM

                          Staphylococcus Aureus Résistant à la Méticilline

                          In French

                          SARS
                          Severe Acute Respiratory Disease

                          SARS is equivalent to SRAS (Syndrome Respiratoire Aigu Sévère) in French, SARS (Schwere Akute Respiratorische Syndrom) in German, SRAG (Síndrome Respiratorio Agudo Grave) in Spanish, SARS (Şiddetli Akut Solunum yolu Sendromu) in Turkish, SRAG (Síndrome Respiratoriu Agudu Grave) in Asturian, ΣΟΑΣ (Σοβαρό οξύ αναπνευστικό σύνδρομο) in Greek, SASoSo (Severa Akuta Spira Sindromo) in Esperanto, and SARS (Smagais Akūtais Respiratorais Sindroms) in Latvian.

                          In English

                          SARS
                          Schwere Akute Respiratorische Syndrom

                          SARS is equivalent to SRAS, SRAG, ΣΟΑΣ and SASoSo (see above).

                          In German

                          SARS
                          Şiddetli Akut Solunum yolu Sendromu

                          SARS is equivalent to SRAS, SRAG, ΣΟΑΣ and SASoSo (see above).

                          In Turkish

                          SARS
                          Smagais Akūtais Respiratorais Sindroms

                          SARS is equivalent to SRAS, SRAG, ΣΟΑΣ and SASoSo (see above).

                          In Latvian

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