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Osteoarthritis ( OA) is a type of degenerative joint disease that results from breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone. [5] [6] It is believed to be the fourth leading cause of disability in the world, affecting 1 in 7 adults in the United States alone. [7] The most common symptoms are joint pain and stiffness. [1]
DJD Degenerative joint disease: DLB Dementia with Lewy bodies: DM Diabetes mellitus: DMD Duchenne muscular dystrophy: DP Doss porphyria/ALA dehydratase deficiency/Plumboporphyria (the disease is known by multiple names) DPT Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus: DRSP disease Drug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae disease DS Down syndrome: DSPS
DJD: degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis) DKA: diabetic ketoacidosis: dl: deciliter dL: deciliter DLB: dementia with Lewy bodies: DLCO: diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide: DLE: disseminated lupus erythematosus (systemic lupus erythematosus) DLI: donor lymphocyte infusion: DLP: dyslipoproteinemia : DM: diabetes mellitus ...
Degenerative disc disease ( DDD) is a medical condition typically brought on by the normal aging process in which there are anatomic changes and possibly a loss of function of one or more intervertebral discs of the spine. [1] DDD can take place with or without symptoms, but is typically identified once symptoms arise.
This list uses significant capitalization for headwords (the abbreviations) and their expansions. [4] EG abb. EG full name. Other. (ver change, need to know...etc.) ABG. arterial blood gas. ACE.
ambiguous meaning, write out "days" or "doses". D5LR. dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer's solution ( intravenous sugar solution ) D5NS. dextrose 5% in normal saline (0.9%) ( intravenous sugar solution ) D5W, D 5 W. dextrose 5% in water ( intravenous sugar solution ) D10W, D 10 W. dextrose 10% in water ( intravenous sugar solution )
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction ( TMD, TMJD) is an umbrella term covering pain and dysfunction of the muscles of mastication (the muscles that move the jaw) and the temporomandibular joints (the joints which connect the mandible to the skull ). The most important feature is pain, followed by restricted mandibular movement, [2] and noises ...
Relatively common [2] Patellofemoral pain syndrome ( PFPS; not to be confused with jumper's knee) is knee pain as a result of problems between the kneecap and the femur. [4] The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. [2] [4] Pain may worsen with sitting, excessive use, or climbing and descending stairs.