T&A
Tonsils and Adenoids; Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis; Tonsilectomy and Adenoidectomy

T&C
Type and Cross

T&S
Type and Screen

T3
Triiodothyronine

T4
Throxine (Tetraiodothyronine)

T4D
Thyroxine by Displacement

T4I
Throxine Iodide

TAb
Therapeutic Abortion

TAH
Total abd. Hysterectomy

Talar Tilt
A test designed to identify lesions of the calcaneofibular ligament. The patient is sitting on a table with the leg in a dependent position and the knee flexed to 90 degrees. With the foot in a neutra...Full Definition

TAT
Tetanus Antitoxin

Tbc
Tuberculosis;Tubercle Bacilli

TCDB
Turn, Cough and Deep Breathe

Td
Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccine (Adult)

TED Hose
Antiembolitic Stocking

Temp
Temperature

Tennis Elbow Tests
The following tests are designed to test for the presence of inflammation in the area of the lateral epicondyle.

1. The patient flexes the elbow to approximately 45 degrees and fully supinates...Full Definition

Tet. Tox.
Tetanus Toxoid

Th. Surg.
Thoracic Surgery

THC
marijuana

Thompson Test
A test designed to detect ruptures of the Achilles tendon. The patient is placed in a prone position or on the knees with the feet extended over the edge of the bed. The middle third of the calf muscl...Full Definition

THR
Total Hip Replacement

TIA
Transient Ischemic Attack

TIBC
Total Iron Binding Capacity

tid
Ter In Die = Three Times a Day

Tight Retinacular Ligament test
A test designed to determine the presence of shortened retinacular ligaments or a tight DIP joint capsule. The examiner holds the patient's PIP joint in a fully extended position while attempting to f...Full Definition

Tinel's sign
A test designed to detect carpal tunnel syndrome. The examiner taps over the carpal tunnel of the wrist. The test is positive if the patient reports paresthesia to the wrist.

TKR
Total Knee Replacement

TL
Tubal Ligation

TLC
Total Lung Capacity

Tm
Tubular Maximum

TMR
Temporal Mandibular Joint

TOGV
Transposition of Greater Vessels

TORCH
Toxoplasmosis, Other, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex Virus

TOX
Toxocology

TPN
Total Parenteral Nutrition

TPR
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration

Tr
Trace

TRAP
Transport and Rapid Accessioning for Later Procedure

TRP
Tubular Reabsorption of Phosphate

TSH
Throtropin; Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

T-SPINE
Thoracic Spine

TTVP
Temporary Transvenous Pacemaker

TUR
Trans Urethral Resection

TV
Tidal Volume

Tx
Transplant, Transfusion, Treatment