Abbreviations

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2D	two-dimensional	CHB	complete heart block
3D	three-dimensional	CHD	congenital heart disease
5-FU	5-fluorouracil	CI	confidence interval
ABC	airway, breathing, and circulation	CIN	cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
ABPM	ambulatory blood pressure monitoring	CIS	carcinoma in situ
AC	abdominal circumference	chronic kidney injury
ACA	anticardiolipin antibodies	CL	cervical length
ACE	angiotensin-converting enzyme	CNV	copy number variant
AChR	acetylcholine receptor	COC	combined oral contraceptive
ACOG	American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists	COX	cyclooxygenase
ACTH	adrenocorticotropic hormone	CPD	cephalopelvic disproportion
ADPKD	autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease	CPR	cardiopulmonary resuscitation
AED	antiepileptic drug	CRH	corticotropin-releasing hormone
AFC	antral follicle count	CRL	crown-rump length
AFLP	acute fatty liver of pregnancy	CSF	cerebrospinal fluid
aHUS	atypical haemolytic uraemic syndrome	CSP	cavum septum pellucidum
AI	aromatase inhibitor	CT	computed tomography
AIDS	acquired immunodeficiency syndrome	CTG	cardioto cography
AIP	abnormality invasive placenta	CTPA	computed tomography pulmonary angiography
AKI	acute kidney injury	CVS	chorionic villus sampling
ALT	alanine aminotransferase	CVT	cerebral venous thrombosis
AMH	anti-Mullerian hormone	D&E	dilatation and evacuation
AML	active management of labour	DFM	decreased fetal movement
aOR	adjusted odds ratio	DHEA	dehydroepiandrosterone
AP	anteroposterior	DIC	disseminated intravascular coagulation
APC APH	antigen-presenting cell antepartum haemorrhage	DSM-5	Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition
APS	antiphospholipid syndrome	dVIN	differentiated vulval intraepithelial neoplasia
ARDS	acute respiratory distress syndrome	EC	emergency contraceptive
ARM	artificial rupture of membranes	ECG	electrocardiogram
ARV	assisted reproductive technology or antiretroviral therapy	ECV EFI	external cephalic version Endometriosis Fertility Index
ASIS	anterior superior iliac spine	EFM	electronic fetal heart rate monitoring
ASRM	American Society of Reproductive Medicine	EFW	estimated fetal weight
ATP	adenosine triphosphate	EIN	endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia
AUB	abnormal uterine bleeding	EOC	epithelial ovarian cancer
AVP	arginine vasopressin	EOGBSD	early-onset neonatal group B Streptococcus disease
BMI	body mass index	EP	ectopic pregnancy
BP	blood pressure	EPAU	early pregnancy assessment unit
bpm	beats per minute	ER	oestrogen receptor
BV CAH	bacterial vaginosis congenital adrenal hyperplasia	ESHRE	European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology
CDC	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	ESRD	end-stage renal disease
CDH	congenital diaphragmatic hernia	EVT	extravillous trophoblast
CFU	colony-forming unit	EXIT	ex utero intrapartum treatment
CGH	comparative genomic hybridization	FASP	Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme

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FBS	fetal scalp blood sampling
FEV₁	forced expiratory volume in 1 second
FFN	fetal fibronectin
FGM/C	female genital mutilation/cutting
FGR	fetal growth restriction
FHR	fetal heart rate
FIGO	International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics
FISH	fluorescence in situ hybridization
FMAIT	fetal alloimmune thrombocytopenia
FRC	functional residual capacity
FSAD	female sexual arousal disorder
FSD	female sexual dysfunction
FSH	follicle-stimulating hormone
FSIAD	female sexual interest and arousal disorder
FSIRS	fetal systemic inflammatory response syndrome
FVL	factor V Leiden
G6PD	glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
GAS	group A Streptococcus
GBS	group B Streptococcus
GDM	gestational diabetes mellitus
GFR	glomerular filtration rate
GH	growth hormone
GMC	General Medical Council
GnRH	gonadotropin-releasing hormone
GOG	Gynecologic Oncology Group
GTD	gestational trophoblastic disease
GTN	gestational trophoblastic neoplasia
HAART	highly active antiretroviral therapy
HbAlc	glycated haemoglobin
HBPM	home blood pressure monitoring
HBV	hepatitis B virus
HC	head circumference
hCG	human chorionic gonadotropin
HCV	hepatitis C virus
HD	haemodialysis
HDP	hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
HELLP	haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets
HFEA	Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority
HGESS	high-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma
HGSOC	high-grade serous ovarian cancer
HIC	high-income country
HIFU	high-intensity focused ultrasound
HIV	human immunodeficiency virus
HLA	human leucocyte antigen
HMB	heavy menstrual bleeding
HNPCC	hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer
HPA	human platelet antigen
HPF	high power field(s)
hPL	human placental lactogen
HPO	hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian
HPV	human papillomavirus
HRAM	high-resolution anorectal manometry
HRT	hormonal replacement therapy
HSDD	hypoactive sexual desire disorder
HSG	hystero s alpingo gr aphy
HSP	Henoch-Schonlein purpura
HSV	herpes simplex virus
HT		hydroxytryptamine or hormone therapy
HUS		haemolytic uraemic syndrome
HyCoSys		hysterosalpingo contrast sonography
IADPSG		International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups
IARC		International Agency for Research on Cancer
IBD		inflammatory bowel disease
ICH		intracranial haemorrhage
ICP		intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
ICS		International Continence Society
ICSI		intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Ig		immunoglobulin
IGRT		image-guided radiation therapy
IL		interleukin
ILT		interstitial laser therapy
IM		intramuscular
IMRT		intensity-modulated radiation therapy
ISSVD		International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease
ISUOG		International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
IUD		intrauterine device
IUFD		intrauterine fetal demise
IUGA		International Urogynecological Association
IUGR		intrauterine growth restriction
IUI		intrauterine insemination
IUT		intrauterine blood transfusion
IV		intravenous
IVC		inferior vena cava
IVF		in vitro fertilization
IVF-ET		in vitro fertilization with embryo transfer
IVH		intraventricular haemorrhage
IVIG		intravenous immunoglobulin
JZ		junctional zone
LABA		long-acting beta-2-agonist
LAC		lupus anticoagulant
LAM		lactational amenorrhoea method or levator ani muscle
LARC		long-acting reversible contraception
LAT		labour admission test
LBW		low birth weight
LEEP		loop electrosurgical excision procedure
LFCNT		lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the thigh
LFT		liver function test
LGA
LGESS		low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma
LGSC		low-grade serous carcinoma
LH		luteinizing hormone
linac		linear accelerator
LLETZ		large loop excision of the transformation zone
LMIC		low- and middle-income countries
LMP		last menstrual period
LMWH		low-molecular-weight heparin
LNG-IUS		levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system
LUNA		laparoscopic uterosacral nerve ablation
LUTO		lower urinary tract obstruction
LVSI		lymphovascular space invasion
MAS		meconium aspiration syndrome

MBP	mechanical bowel preparation	POI	premature ovarian insufficiency
MCDA	monochorionic diamniotic	POP	pelvic organ prolapse
MCM	major congenital malformation	PPH	postpartum haemorrhage
MCMA	monochorionic monoamniotic	PPROM	preterm prelabour rupture of membranes
MDG	Millennium Development Goal	PR	progesterone receptor
MEC	Medical Eligibility Criteria	PRES	posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome
MFPR	multiple fetal pregnancy reduction	PSC	primary sclerosing cholangitis
MG	myasthenia gravis	PSN	presacral neurectomy
MHRA	Medicines Healthcare products Regulation Authority	PSTT	placental site trophoblastic tumour
MMC	myelomeningo co ele	PTB	preterm birth
MMP	matrix metalloproteinase	PTSD	post-traumatic stress disorder
MOEWS	Modified Obstetric Early Warning Score	PUL	pregnancy of unknown location
MPA	medroxyprogesterone acetate	PVL	periventricular leucomalacia
MR	magnetic resonance	QI	quality improvement
MRgFUS	magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery	RAS rASRM	renin-angiotensin system revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine
MRI	magnetic resonance imaging	RCOG	Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
MS	multiple sclerosis	RCT	randomized controlled trial
MSAF	meconium staining of the amniotic fluid	RCVS	reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome
MSU	mid-stream urine	RDS	respiratory distress syndrome
MUI	mixed urinary incontinence	RFA	radiofrequency ablation
NAAT	nucleic acid amplification test	RLS	restless legs syndrome
NCCN	National Comprehensive Cancer Network	RM	recurrent miscarriage
NHS	National Health Service	RPL	recurrent pregnancy loss
NICE	National Institute for health and Care Excellence	RR	relative risk
NIH	National Institutes of Health	SCD	sickle cell disease
NIP NIPT	national immunization programme non-invasive prenatal testing	SCENIHR	Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks
NK	natural killer	SCT	sacrococcygeal teratoma
NSAID	non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug	SDG	Sustainable Development Goal
NT	nuchal translucency	SET	single embryo transfer
OA	occipitoanterior	SGA	small for gestational age
OAB	overactive bladder	SHBG	sex hormone-binding globulin
OASIS	obstetric anal sphincter injuries	SIS	saline infusion sonography
OBGYN	obstetrics and gynaecology	sIUGR	selective intrauterine growth restriction
OHSS	ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome	SLE	systemic lupus erythematosus
OP	occipitoposterior	SNRI	serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor
OR	odds ratio	SPRM	selective progesterone receptor modulator
OT	occipitotransverse	sPTB	spontaneous preterm birth
OVD	operative vaginal delivery	SSRI	selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
PAI	plasminogen activator inhibitor	STI	sexually transmitted infection
PAPP-A	pregnancy-associated plasma protein A	SUA	single umbilical artery
PARP	poly(ADP ribose) polymerase	SUI	stress urinary incontinence
PBC	primary biliary cholangitis	SVT	supraventricular tachycardia
PCOS	polycystic ovary syndrome	_T 3	triiodothyronine
PCR	polymerase chain reaction or protein:creatinine ratio	T ^t4	tetraiodothyronine (thyroxine)
PD	peritoneal dialysis	TAUS	transabdominal ultrasound
PDE	phosphodiesterase	TBG	thyroxine-binding globulin
PE	pulmonary embolism	TCGA	The Cancer Genome Atlas
PEFR	peak expiratory flow rate	TCRE	transcervical resection of the endometrium
PET	pre-eclampsia/toxaemia	TKI	tyrosine kinase inhibitor
PFMT	pelvic floor muscle training	TMA	thrombotic microangiopathy
PFS	progression-free survival	TOLAC	trial of labour after caesarean
PGD	preimplantation genetic diagnosis	tPA	tissue plasminogen activator
PGM	prothrombin gene mutation	TRAP	twin reversed arterial perfusion
PGS	preimplantation genetic screening	TSG	tumour suppressor gene
PID	pelvic inflammatory disease	TTP	thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
PLD	pegylated liposomal doxorubicin	TTTS	twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome

TVUS	transvaginal ultrasound	VCI	velamentous insertion of the cord
TZ	transformation zone	VEGF	vascular endothelial growth factor
UAE	uterine artery embolization	VHD	valvular heart disease
UBA	urethral bulking agent	VIA	visual inspection with acetic acid
UCP	umbilical cord prolapse	VIN	vulval intraepithelial neoplasia
UDCA	ursodeoxycholic acid	VLDL	very low-density lipoprotein
UES	undifferentiated endometrial sarcoma	VP	ventriculoperitoneal
UFH	unfractionated heparin	VSCC	vulval squamous cell carcinoma
UI	urinary incontinence	VTE	venous thromboembolism
uPA	urokinase plasminogen activator	VUR	vesicoureteral reflux
USS	ultrasound screening	vWD	von Willebrand disease
UTI	urinary tract infection	vWF	von Willebrand factor
UUI	urgency urinary incontinence	VZIG	varicella zoster immunoglobulin
uVIN	usual-type vulval intraepithelial neoplasia	VZV	varicella zoster virus
V/Q	ventilation-perfusion	WHI	Women's Health Initiative
VAIN	vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia	WHO	World Health Organization
VAS	vesicoamniotic shunting	WwE	women with epilepsy
VBAC	vaginal birth after caesarean delivery

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Source: Arulkumaran S., Ledger W., Denny L., Doumouchtsis S. (eds.). Oxford Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Oxford University Press,2020. — 928 p.. 2020

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