What is a acronym in medical terms?
(ak’rō-nim) A pronounceable word formed from the initial letters of each word or selected words in a phrase (e.g., AIDS).
What is DHS in medical terms?
Dynamic hip screw (DHS) or Sliding Screw Fixation is a type of orthopaedic implant designed for fixation of certain types of hip fractures which allows controlled dynamic sliding of the femoral head component along the construct.
What does fib stand for medical?
Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can lead to blood clots in the heart.
What medical abbreviation means diagnosis?
Dx
Dx: Abbreviation for diagnosis, the determination of the nature of a disease.