F

125I-fibrinogen scanning: (Test) to detect DVT.

I& A unit :(Ophth) irrigate/aspirate

I & D: (Abbrev) incision and drainage

I & O: (Abbrev) intake and output measurement.

I-131 uptake: (Lab) radioactive iodine; thyroid test.

IA-2 antibodies: (Lab) used in testing diabetes.

IABP: (Abbrev/Cardio) intra-aortic balloon pump

IADL: (Abbrev) instrumental activities of daily living (cleaning, meal preparation, shopping, and managing finances); as opposed to ADL,

activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding self).

Iaido: a type of martial arts involving use of some weaponry.

Iamin gel dressing: wound dressing

iatrogenic disease / reaction: results from the inadvertent activities of physician or normal medical care, not a mistake or malpractice

situation.

iBOT mobility system: (Equip) aka, stair-climbing wheelchair; Independence iBOT mobility system (2003).

ibritumomab tiuxetan: (Rx) generic for Zevalin; drug for Hodgkin lymphoma

Ibuterol: (Rx) asthma inhaler.

ICaps: (S/L “eye caps”) OTC vitamin combination for macular degeneration (spelling is per manufacturer website, Alcon).

Icar: dietary supplement for iron-deficiency anemia.

Ichikawa plates: (Ophth) for color vision testing of eyes.

ichthyosis: (Derm) congenital scaling, dryness of the skin and lipid disorder; also called alligator or fish skin.

ICP: (Abbrev) indwelling catheter program

ICP monitor: (Abbrev/Neuro) intracranial pressure catheter

ICR: (Abbrev) intracavitary radium (radiation therapy) or intrastromal coronary ring (eye)

ICSI: (Ob-GYN) intracytoplasmic sperm injection, infertility treatment.

ictal facial pain: (Neuro) can be related to stroke or seizure.

Idamycin PFS: (Rx) idarubicin HCI per the IV; antineoplastic, especially leukemia.

idarubicin: (Rx) generic for Idamycin, antineoplastic.

Identidex: A central database online provided by Micromedex. Example of use: If a patient comes in with pills out of the original container, Identidex can identify them by markings on the pills, etc.

Identity pacemaker: (Device)

IDET: (Ortho) IntraDiscal electrothermal procedure for the back.

idoxifene: (Rx) a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM).

I/E ratio: (Pulm) inspiratory/expiratory ratio; usually dictated as “I to E ratio”.

IEF: aka: IIEF; International Index of Erectile Function, questionnaire to aid in diagnosis of erectile dysfunction, scores from 5 to 25; i.e., it

may be dictated as “IIEF-10”, etc.

IFA: (Lab) indirect fluorescent antibody; method of testing.

I-Flow nerve block: regional nerve block for orthopedic procedures.

I-HAST: (Test) In-Home Alzheimer Screening Test

IHSS: (Abbrev) idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis

123-I-iodoamphetamine: injectable radiologic agent; aka, N-isopropyl-p-123-I-iodoamphetamine.

131-I-iodohippurate radioisotope: radiologic agent.

ILA: (Abbrev) infralateral angle

ILA surgical stapler: (Equip)

ILAC target: ?

ILC: interstitial laser coagulation

ileal loop: (GI/Uro) procedure where a portion of the ileum replaces the urinary bladder after total cystectomy or nonfunctioning bladder.

ileoanal pouch: (GI) pouch constructed for restoration of continence after proctocolectomy.

Iletin: (Rx) pork insulin.

ileum: (Gastro) distal portion of small intestine from jejunum to cecum; ileac = adjective. (NOTE- See ilium)

ileus: (GI/condition) obstruction of the bowel; may be referred to as dynamic ileus or adynamic ileus.

Ilfeld-Gustafson splint: ?

iliac: (Ortho) adjective, meaning pertaining to the ilium.

iliac crest: (Anatomy) hip bone, wing of the ilium.

iliacus or iliac muscle: (Anatomy) flexes thigh.

ilioinguinal nerve: (Anatomy) upper thigh/groin and iliac region.

iliopsoas: (Anatomy) iliacus and psoas magnus muscles, thigh.

ilium: (Ortho) one of the bones of each half of the pelvis, superior and widest part, supports the flank; iliac =

adjective. (NOTE- See ileum)

ilium, ala of the: wing of ilium, hip bone.

Ilizarov technique: (Ortho Surgery) corrects bones shortened and deformed by injury, tumor, infection, or birth defects.

illicit: not permitted, as in “illicit drug use”. (NOTE- See elicit)

IMA: (Abbrev) internal mammary artery OR inferior mesenteric artery.

Imagent: (Radio) contrast agent for ultrasounds

Imatron C-100 system: (Equip/Cardio) for heart studies and high resolution body imaging.

IMiD: immunomodulatory drug

imiquimod cream: (Rx) generic Aldara 5%, treatment for warts

imbricate: to overlap, as shingles on a roof or fish scales or rash on skin.

IMC: (Abbrev) internal mammary chain of lymph nodes

Imdur: (Rx) generic = isosorbide mononitrate; drug for angina

Imitrex: (Rx) generic – sumatriptan, for migraine headaches; formulations include oral pills, nasal spray, and self-injection via STATdose injector.

imminent: meaning impending (NOTE- See eminent)

immotile: lacking movement or motility.

immotile cilia syndrome: (Pulm) inherited condition where the cilia lining the airways fail to function or function ineffectively, causes respiratory problems that can mimic cystic fibrosis.

ImmTher: for treatment of osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma, currently orphan drug status per FDA (2005).

immunoblot: (Lab) lab testing technique; also called immunoblotting.

ImmunoCAP RAST: (Allergy) also acceptable as ImmunoCap, may be dictated as CAP or CAP RAST; a type of RAST test to determine allergens.

immunochromatographic testing: (Lab) lab testing technique.

ImmunoCyt: (Lab) tests urine for bladder cancer

immunofixation electrophoresis (IFE): (Lab) used for laboratory tests.

immunohistochemical stain: (Hem/Onc) lab test.

immunosuppressant cocktail: (Pharm) combination of immunosuppressant drugs given together.

immunotherapy, rush: (Allergy) rush immunotherapy is the induction of immunotherapy to an allergen over several days; ultrarush immunotherapy is done over several hours; aka VIT, or venom immunotherapy.

IMP-Capello arm support: provides stability and access to patient’s arm to monitor IV, BP, etc.

impaired host: (Infectious Disease) referring to impaired immunity, describing the status of a patient.

impedance plethysmography: (Test) looks for changes in tissue; primarily used for detection of DVT.

impingement: pressure transmitted from one tissue to another (NOTE- sometimes dictated as “impingement

1, 2").

impingement sign: (Ortho/Neuro) pain elicited by specific physical maneuvers, particularly evaluating the shoulder.

implant arthroplasty: (Ortho Surgery) flexible or movable implants used particularly in the hands to correct arthritic deformities.

implants, dental: types include: endosseous (inserted into bone), osteointegrated, subperiosteal (rests on top of bone),

transosteal (denture attachment).

implode: collapse inward (see explode).

IMPRA vein graft: (Vascular) IMPRA is the brand name, this is the way the company spells it, all caps; per website at bardimpra.com.

Impress Softpatch: (Uro) single use pad worn externally for patients with stress incontinence, available OTC.

impure flutter: (Cardio) on EKG, combination of atrial flutter waves and fibrillation waves.

IMV: (Abbrev) intermittent mandatory ventilation

inamrinone: (Rx) generic for Inocor, see below.

inappropriate antidiuretic hormone syndrome: (IADH, IAADH) or syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic

hormone (SIADH, SIAADH) .

incentive spirometry, spirometer: (Pulm) measures volume of air taken in by lungs.

incessant AV reciprocating tachycardia: (Cardio) heart rhythm.

incisura dextra of Gans: (Renal) deep groove, inferior aspect of liver.

Inclan-Ober procedure: scapulae

inclement weather: stormy or unmerciful; note it is not “inclimate” or “inclemate”.

“inclimate” weather: NO—should be inclement weather: meaning stormy or unmerciful.

inclusion bodies: (Lab) variously shaped particles that occur in cells occupied by viruses.

inclusion cyst: (Derm) epidermoid cyst, a cyst which lies just under the skin.

incomitance: (Ophth) strabismus due to weakness of ocular muscles, aka, incomitant strabismus.

Incomplete Sentence Blank Test: ISB, a mental status test.

increased automaticity: (Cardio) the mechanism of atrial tachycardia caused by digitalis intoxication.

Increlex: (Rx) generic = mecasermin; drug for growth failure.

Independence iBOT mobility system: aka, stair-climbing wheelchair, see “iBOT” above (2003).

Indermil: (Pharm) topical tissue adhesive, prescription.

index of suspicion : phrase meaning level of suspicion.

Indiana pouch: (Uro) continent urinary diversion procedure.

Indiana reamer: (Ortho/Instrument)

indicis proprius, extensor: (Anatomy) muscle which extends the index finger.

indict: (verb/Legal) to charge with an offense (NOTE- indite means to compose or write; pronounced the same).

indigo-carmine dye: used at surgery to stain tissues so they can be seen.

indium scan: (Radio)

indium-111-labeled leukocytes: (Lab)

indium-111 OctreoScan: (Radio) used to diagnose and evaluate tumors.

indoleacetic acid: (Lab) presence in urine associated with pathologic conditions of the intestinal tract (5-OH-indoleacetic acid).

indoor rollers: (Exercise Equip) specially modified treadmill for persons in wheelchairs; also for healthy people by putting a

bicycle on the rollers and riding indoors for exercise.

Infanrix: vaccination for infants to age 7 years against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis

infantile cortical hyperostosis: (Peds/Ortho) abnormal bone formation especially over mandibles and long bones, usually disappears as baby gets older; aka, Caffey syndrome

infarct avid scintigraphy: (Test/Cardio) done following MI to detect and evaluate areas of myocardial necrosis or damage, uses injection of a radiotracer before imaging.

Infasurf intrathecal suspension: (Pulm) administered to premature newborns with RDS (respiratory distress syndrome).

infera, patella: (Ortho) condition where the patella rides lower than more, more toward shin; caused by trauma or surgery. (NOTE- See also “patella alta” and “patella baja”.).

Infergen: (Rx) interferon alfacon-1, for treatment of chronic hepatitis C.

infliximab: (Rx) generic for Remicade.

Influenza A/H5 Virus RT PCR test: (Lab) test for avian flu.

INFORM test: (Onc) for breast cancer, tests for HER-2/neu gene.

infranatant fluid: material that separates from other liquid it is in and settles on the bottom of container.

infrapatellar fat pad: (Ortho) of the knee

infundibulopelvic ligament: (Ob-Gyn/Anatomy) portion of the broad ligament lateral to and above the ovary.

Infusaid pump: (Equip) for drug infusion

infuscate: (verb) to darken, make black, obscure.

Infuse-a-Port: (Device) catheter implanted under the skin for chemotherapy administration, fluids, blood transfusions, etc.

InFUSE bone graft device: (Ortho/Device) for spinal fusion, prevents need to harvest hip bone, stimulates new bone growth.

Infuvite: (Peds) multivitamin by infusion.

Ingram catheter: (Equip)

Ingram regimen: (Derm) for psoriasis, includes coal tar, UVB light, and anthralin cream, developed by John Ingram.

Ingram procedure: growth plate ?

Ingrassia process: (Anatomy) lesser wing of sphenoid bone.

ingravescent: meaning increasing in severity.

ingress tube: ingress means allowing to enter.

inhalation anthrax: (Pulm) contamination by the bacteria Bacillus anthracis by breathing spores in, a potential bio-terrorism tactic; another

form is contact anthrax, meaning contamination by skin contact with spores.

Injection Snoreplasty Study: (Sleep/Procedure) inject soft palate with a “stiffening” compound to see if it will prevent snoring (conducted at Walter Reed Hospital).

inlay graft: (Surgery) bone or skin graft used in plastic surgery; see also onlay graft.

InnerDyne trocar: (Instrument) used to sufflate air during laparoscopy.

Inner Lok ankle brace: (Ortho) brand name custom support.

innervate: supply nerves to area (NOTE- See enervate).

Innofem: (Rx) generic: estradiol; hormone replacement therapy

Innohep: (Rx) tinzaparin injection; treatment for DVT (deep venous thrombosis).

innominate artery: (Cardio) obsolete term for brachiocephalic trunk (Stedman’s 2003).

innominate osteotomy: (Ortho)

InnoPran XL: (Rx) generic = propranolol HCI; extended release formula for hypertension (FDA 2003).

Innova home therapy system: for urinary incontinence.

Innovo: (Device) insulin delivery system

Innovo Dial-A-Dose: (Device) keeps track of when insulin & how much insulin was taken.

Inocor: (Rx) generic = inamrinone, for CHF and pulmonary hypertension; NOTE: generic name was originally amrinone, but changed in 2000

due to medication errors and confusion with amiodarone.

INOmax: (Rx/Pulm) inhaled vasodilator for critically ill newborns.

inositol hexaniacinate: (Homeopathy) a natural form of niacin for lowering cholesterol.

InPath: (Device) device for cervical cancer screening.

INRatio Monitor: portable device to self test blood coagulation, PT/INR, aka, HemoSense.

Insall-Burstein arthroplasty: (Ortho Surgery) knee.

Insall-Salvati index: (Ortho) ratio of length of patellar tendon to the length of the patella.

insecticides, types of: aldicarb, carbofuran, Furadan, fonofos, malathion, mevinphos, N-methyl carbamates,

organophosphates, parathion.

insensate: lacking animate awareness or sensation

insipidus, diabetes: (Endocrine) polyuria and polydipsia caused by inadequate secretion of vasopressin.

in situ bypass: (Vascular) vein grafting technique.

in situ carcinoma, cancer: (Onc) confined, no spread or metastasis.

inspiratory rhonchi: (Pulm) rattling in throat, common in asthma.

inspiratory stridor: (Pulm) low audible inspiratory rhonchi.

inspissated cerumen: (ENT) dried ear wax plugging external canal.

Inspra: (Rx) generic = eplerenone; tablets to improve survival of CHF patients after heart attack (2003).

instantaneous axis of rotation: kinematic phrase.

InstaTrak: (Device) for ENT surgery.

Insyte AutoGuard, AutoGuard-P catheter: (Device) protects against accidental needle sticks.

Intacs: (Ophth) brand name corneal ring implants

intact PTH (parathyroid hormone): (Lab) to diagnosed hypo- or hyperparathyroidism.

Integra: artificial skin for treatment of burns.

Integrilin injection: (Rx) eptifibatide per IV, for severe chest pain, and to prevent heart attack.

Integris 3-D RA (rotational angiography): (Radio) imaging study

Integrity AFx DR pacemaker: (Cardio)

Intensive Narcotic Detoxification: anesthesia-assisted 1-day detox procedure for opiate addiction.

intensivist: doctor who treats patient only in ICU.

intention tremor: (Neuro) tremor exhibited or intensified when attempting coordinated movements.

inter. or int. : (abbrev.) between meals

intercalary graft: occurring between 2 others.

Intercept platelet system: (Hem) used to inactivate viruses, bacteria, etc., in platelets before transfusion.

interferometry: method that measures the path of reflected light.

Inter Fix spinal fusion cage: (Device) for spinal surgery.

InterGard heparin graft: graft infused with heparin to prevent blood clots at graft site.

intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB): (Pulm)

1-2 intermetatarsal angle: (Ortho) describes the interspace between metatarsals

Intermittent Cyclical Therapy (ICT): (Rheum/Pharm) osteoporosis therapy consisting of 400 mg/day of etidronate disodium (Didronel)

administered for 2 weeks, followed by a 13-week rest period, supplemented daily with 500 mg of elemental calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D,

total treatment period 150 weeks.

intermuscular septum: connective tissue which separates 2 muscles.

internal derangement: (Ortho) dislocation

internal intussusception: (GI)

internal oblique muscle: (Anatomy) anterolateral abdominal wall.

interosseus: (Anatomy) muscles of hands and feet, produce movement of digits; interossei (plural)

interosseous (adjective): situated between bones or occurring between bones, as some muscles and ligaments.

Interpore: (Ortho) synthetic bone/tissue brand name, for spinal fusions.

Interseal acetabular cup: (Device) used during hip replacements.

interspinous pseudarthrosis: (Ortho) formation of a false joint between 2 spinous processes.

InterStim: (Device) neurostimulation device, aids in incontinence.

interstitial: (adjective) (noun = interstice) space or gap in a tissue or structure of an organ.

interstitial laser coagulation: (Procedure) alternative procedure to TURP for benign prostatic hypertrophy

interstitial lung disease: (Pulm) x-ray changes can be acinar, nodular, reticular, reticulonodular.

intima of the aorta: innermost.

intima-thickness test: AKA, carotid intima-thickness test.

intimal: either relating to the intima or meaning innermost part.

in toto : all, complete (i.e., “removed the lesion in toto...”)

intraarterial digital subtraction angiography: (Radio)

intraarticular arthrodesis:

Intracath: catheter-through-needle system.

intracavernous injections: (Uro) at the base of the penis into the corpus cavernosum.

intracavitary radium (ICR): form of radiation treatment.

intracardiac amobarbital procedure: (Neuro) AKA: Wada testing; injection of anesthesia to suspend part of brain’s activity, done to test for suitability for brain surgery usually.

intracuticular: within the epidermis.

Intraject: drug delivery system, prefilled, needle free (HPI 2001).

intramedullary nail: used in long bones.

intramedullary skeletal kinetic distractor (ISKD): nail to lengthen femur and tibia.

intraosseous venography: obsolete technique of imaging deep veins after intraosseous injection of contrast.

intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy: (Onc) IPHC

intraperitoneal radioactive chromic phosphorus (P32): imaging agent.

intrarectal ultrasonography: (Radio) within the rectum.

intraspongy nuclear herniation (disk): ?

IntraStent DoubleStrut stent: (Equip) stent used in leg arteries.

intratendinous: within the tendon (adjective)

intrauterine pregnancy: (NOTE: not “inter”, inter means between, intra means within).

intravenous cholangiography (IVC): imaging of bile ducts after injection with contrast.

intraventricular conduction delay: on EKG, abbrev. IVCD.

intravitreal delivery: (Ophth) injection directly into the eye.

Intrepid catheter: (Cardio)

intrinsic: belonging to the essential nature of a thing, not accidental (NOTE- See extrinsic).

intrinsic plus/minus deformity of hand: arthritis

intraepiploic meningioma:

intussusception: (GI) telescoping of bowel.

Invacare Comfort-Mate cushion: type of cushion for wheelchair.

Invanz: (Rx) generic = ertapenem; antibiotic.

Invance male sling procedure: (Uro) for incontinence.

INVIRASE: (Rx) generic = saquinavir; antiretroviral medication.

inversion: turn inward, upside down. (NOTE- eversion: turn outward).

inversion ankle stress x-ray:

inversion yawn test: also called talar tilt.

Invicorp: injection for treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Involved field radiation therapy: (Onc) IFRT, cancer treatment.

Iodine-125 (type as I125): radioactive iodine

Iodoflex dressing:

iodoform gauze, dressing: used as a local antibacterial.

iodohippurate sodium I-131 renogram:

iodophor: iodine compound used to protect skin during surgery.

iohexol CT scan: (Radio) iohexol is a contrast medium.

IOL: intraocular lens.

Ionax soap: (Derm) skin cleanser for acne.

Ionescu-Shiley valve: (Cardio) prosthetic valve.

ionic flux, ionic fluxes: a measure of flow.

ionil-T: (Derm) coal tar shampoo.

iontophoresis: using electrical current to deliver therapy.

Iotrol study: study regarding physiologic effects of contrast media.

Iowa hip component: (Ortho)

Iowa trumpet: (Anesthesia) guiding instrument used in administration of pudendal block.

I-OXY: (Uro) intravesical oxybutynin.

IPAP: (Pulm) inspiratory positive airway pressure.

IPC: intermittent pneumatic compression, expels blood from legs.

IPG: impedance plethysmography.

I-Plant: brachytherapy with I-125 seeds.

ipledge program: for isoretinoin users, so they do not become pregnant while on the derm medication, see www.ipledge.com .

iPod: (Technology) hand-held organization and entertainment device.

IPPB: (Pulm) intermittent positive-pressure breathing.

ipratropium bromide: (Rx) generic for Atrovent; nasal spray for respiratory conditions.

Iprivask: (Rx) generic = desirudin; injection.

IPRK: (Abbrev/Ophth) intrastromal photorefractive keratectomy.

IPSF: immediate postsurgical fitting.

ipsilateral: meaning on the same side.

IPSS: (Uro) International Prostate Symptom Score.

iPTH: immunoreactive parathyroid hormone; note spelling, lower case “i” (“Current Medical Terminology”, 9^th Ed.)

IPV: (Peds) inactivated poliovirus vaccine.

Iquix: (Rx) generic = levofloxacin; an antibiotic ophthalmic solution, especially for bacterial corneal ulcers.

irascible: (Adjective) meaning prone to temper outbursts, easily angered.

irbesartan: (Rx) generic for Avapro, to treat hypertension.

Ircon, Ircon-FA: OTC iron supplement.

Iressa: (Rx) generic = gefitinib; drug for lung cancer (2003).

iridencleisis: (Ophth) procedure to reduce intraocular pressure

irides: plural of iris.

iridocorneal: (Ophth) relating to iris and cornea.

iridolenticular: (Ophth) pertaining to the iris and the lens.

iris bombe: (Ophth) pronounced “bom-bay”; condition or swelling or curving outward of iris.

IRMA: (Ophth) intraretinal microvascular abnormality.

irofulven: (Rx/Onc) one of a new antineoplastic class of drugs derived from mushroom toxins, another drug in this class is acylfulvene; all other drugs in this class will share “fulven” in their names.

iron-binding capacity: (Lab)

iron deficiency anemia: (Hem) condition of low serum iron.

irradiance: measure of the power output of laser (W/cm2).

Irrijet DS: (Device) irrigates and debrides wounds.

Irvine Viable Organ/Tissue Transport System (IVOTTS):

Irvine-Gass syndrome: (Ophth)

Irwin osteotomy: (Ortho) pelvic

ischiocavernosus muscle: (Anatomy) muscle extending from the ischium to the penis or clitoris and assisting in their

erection.

I-125 seed: (Onc) radioactive for brachytherapy; aka, I-Plant.

Ishihara test: (Ophth) screening for color vision, aka Ishihara plates.

ISIS (Integrated Shape Imaging System): used to diagnose scoliosis.

ISIS-2, 3: (Research) Second and Third International Study of Infarct Survival.

island of Reil: (Neuro) structure in the brain.

island pedicle graft, flap: (Surgery) reconstructive technique.

islet cell: pancreas.

Isletest: (Lab) test used to identify people at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes before onset of disease; aka, Isletest-ICA.

ISMO: (Rx) isosorbide mononitrate; vasodilator.

Isocam SPECT system: (Radio)

isocyanates: (Chemical) used in the manufacture of paints.

isoechoic: (Radio) ultrasonographic term, even distribution of echoes.