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FISH can also be used to compare the genomes of two biological species, to deduce evolutionary relationships. A similar hybridization technique is called a zoo blot. Bacterial FISH probes are often primers for the 16s rRNA region. FISH is widely used in the field of microbial ecology, to identify microorganisms.
The main discussion of these abbreviations in the context of drug prescriptions and other medical prescriptions is at List of abbreviations used in medical prescriptions. Some of these abbreviations are best not used, as marked and explained here.
FISH: fluorescence in situ hybridization: FL: femur length FLAIR: fluid attenuated inversion recovery: FLK: funny-looking kid (slang reference to dysmorphic features) fl.oz. fluid ounce (1 Imperial fluid ounce ≈ 28.4 mL; 1 U.S. fluid ounce ≈ 29.6 mL) (use of these units is generally deprecated in modern medicine in favor of mL) FM: fetal ...
Australian Army Medical Corps: AAN: American Academy of Nursing: AANS: Australian Army Nursing Service: AAO: American Academy of Ophthalmology: AAO: American Academy of Optometry: AAOS: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics: ABEM: American Board of Emergency Medicine: ABMS: American Board of Medical ...
ABC Codes are five-digit alpha codes (e.g., AAAAA) used by licensed and non-licensed healthcare practitioners to supplement medical codes (e.g. CPT and HCPCS II) on standard electronic (e.g. American National Standards Institute, Accredited Standards Committee X12 N 837P healthcare claims and on standard paper claims (e.g., CMS 1500 Form) to describe services, remedies and/or supply items ...
AAPC provides training, certification, [9] and other services to individuals and organizations across medical coding, medical billing, auditing, compliance, and practice management. These services include networking events such as medical coding seminars and conferences. [10]
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Diploma in Nursing; Practical nurse (PN, LPN, VN) Certified anesthesiologist assistant (CAA)
The Clinical Care Classification (CCC) System is a standardized, coded nursing terminology that identifies the discrete elements of nursing practice. The CCC provides a unique framework and coding structure. Used for documenting the plan of care; following the nursing process in all health care settings. [1]