Language of Medicine Chapter 16-Abbreviations

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ABCDE

Characteristics associated with melanoma

Characteristic A

assymetry of shape

Bx

biopsy

Characteristic B

border (irregularity)

Characteristic C

color (variation within one lesion)

Derm

dermatology

Characteristic D

diameter (greater than 6mm)

DLE

discoid lupus erythematosus

Characteristic E

evolution (change)

PUVA

psoralen-ultraviolet A light therapy; treatment for psoriasis and other skin conditions.

PPD

purified protein derivative- used in skin test for tuberculosis

SC

subcutaneous

SLE

systemic lupus erythematosis


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