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A&P<\/td>\nAnatomy and Physiology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AAT<\/td>\nAlpha-1-Antitrypsin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ACTH<\/td>\nAdrenocorticotropic Hormone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ADH<\/td>\nAntidiuretic Hormone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AKI<\/td>\nAcute Kidney Injury<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ANS<\/td>\nAutonomic Nervous System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ATN<\/td>\nAcute Tubular Necrosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BMI<\/td>\nBody Mass Index<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BPH<\/td>\nBenign Prostatic Hypertrophy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CBC<\/td>\nComplete Blood Count<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CCT<\/td>\nCertified Cardiographic Technician<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CDK<\/td>\nCyclin-Dependent Kinase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CHF<\/td>\nCongestive Heart Failure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CKD<\/td>\nChronic Kidney Disease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
COPD<\/td>\nChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
COVID-19<\/td>\nSARS-CoV-2 Virus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPAP<\/td>\nContinuous Positive Airway Pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPR<\/td>\nCardiopulmonary Resuscitation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CRAT<\/td>\nCertified Rhythm Analysis Technician<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CRP<\/td>\nC-Reactive Protein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CT<\/td>\nComputed Tomography<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CVD<\/td>\nCardiovascular Disease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DCT<\/td>\nDistal Convoluted Tubule<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DHPLC<\/td>\nDavid F. Hardwick Pathology Learning Centre at UBC (VGH Site)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DKA<\/td>\nDiabetic Ketoacidosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DRG<\/td>\nDorsal Respiratory Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EKG<\/td>\nElectrocardiogram<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ERV<\/td>\nExpiratory Reserve Volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ESR<\/td>\nErythrocyte Sedimentation Rate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FACC<\/td>\nFellow Of The American College Of Cardiology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FEV1<\/td>\nForced Expiratory Volume In 1 Second<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FRC<\/td>\nFunctional Residual Capacity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G1<\/td>\nGap 1 Phase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G2<\/td>\nGap 2 Phase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GFR<\/td>\nGlomerular Filtration Rate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H&E<\/td>\nHematoxylin and Eosin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDL<\/td>\nHigh-Density Lipoprotein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hESCs<\/td>\nHuman Embryonic Stem Cells<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hib<\/td>\nHaemophilus Influenzae Type B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HPIV<\/td>\nHuman Parainfluenza Virus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HRVC<\/td>\nHuman Rhinovirus C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IC<\/td>\nInspiratory Capacity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IDL<\/td>\nIntermediate-Density Lipoproteins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IFN- \u03b3<\/td>\nInterferon-\u03b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IgA<\/td>\nImmunoglobulin A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IL-1<\/td>\nInterleukin-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
INR<\/td>\nPlaceholder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iPSCs<\/td>\nInduced Pluripotent Stem Cells<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IRV<\/td>\nInspiratory Reserve Volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IVC<\/td>\nInferior Vena Cava(e)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IVC<\/td>\nPlaceholder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LA<\/td>\nLeft Atrium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LAD<\/td>\nLeft Anterior Descending Artery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LDL<\/td>\nLow-Density Lipoprotein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LFTs<\/td>\nLiver Function Tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LoH<\/td>\nLoop of Henle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LPS<\/td>\nLipopolysaccharide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LV<\/td>\nLeft Ventricle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MAP<\/td>\nMean Arterial Pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MI<\/td>\nMyocardial Infarction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSH<\/td>\nMelanocyte-Stimulating Hormone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NFP<\/td>\nNet Filtration Pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
oxLDL<\/td>\nOxidized Ldl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Palv<\/sub><\/td>\nIntra-Alveolar Pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Patm<\/sub><\/td>\nAtmospheric Pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCT<\/td>\nProximal Convoluted Tubule<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCV13<\/td>\nPneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PGE2<\/sub><\/td>\nProstaglandin E2<\/sub><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pip<\/sub><\/td>\nIntrapleural Pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PP<\/td>\nPancreatic Polypeptide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PRG<\/td>\nPontine Respiratory Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PRRs<\/td>\nPattern Recognition Receptor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PTT<\/td>\nPlaceholder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RA<\/td>\nRight Atrium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAAS<\/td>\nRenin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RCCS<\/td>\nRegistered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RCES<\/td>\nRegistered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RCIS<\/td>\nRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RCS<\/td>\nRegistered Cardiac Sonographer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RPhS<\/td>\nRegistered Phlebology Sonographer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RSV<\/td>\nRespiratory Synyctial Virus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RV<\/td>\nResidual Volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RV<\/td>\nRight Ventricle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RVS<\/td>\nRegistered Vascular Specialist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S phase<\/td>\nSynthesis Phase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
STEMI<\/td>\nST-Elevated MI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SVC<\/td>\nPlaceholder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SVC<\/td>\nSuperior Vena Cava<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T1DM<\/td>\nType 1 Diabetes Mellitus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T2DM<\/td>\nType 2 Diabetes Mellitus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TLC<\/td>\nTotal Lung Capacity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TMAO<\/td>\nTrimethylamine N-Oxide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TNF<\/td>\nTumour Necrosis Factor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TV<\/td>\nTidal Volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UBC<\/td>\nUniversity of British Columbia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UTIs<\/td>\nUrinary Tract Infections<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UV<\/td>\nUltraviolet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VC<\/td>\nVital Capacity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VLDL<\/td>\nVery Low-Density Lipoproteins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VRG<\/td>\nVentral Respiratory Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VSMCs<\/td>\nVascular Smooth Muscle Cells<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WSS<\/td>\nWall Shear Stress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n \n","rendered":"

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A&P<\/td>\nAnatomy and Physiology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AAT<\/td>\nAlpha-1-Antitrypsin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ACTH<\/td>\nAdrenocorticotropic Hormone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ADH<\/td>\nAntidiuretic Hormone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AKI<\/td>\nAcute Kidney Injury<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ANS<\/td>\nAutonomic Nervous System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ATN<\/td>\nAcute Tubular Necrosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BMI<\/td>\nBody Mass Index<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BPH<\/td>\nBenign Prostatic Hypertrophy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CBC<\/td>\nComplete Blood Count<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CCT<\/td>\nCertified Cardiographic Technician<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CDK<\/td>\nCyclin-Dependent Kinase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CHF<\/td>\nCongestive Heart Failure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CKD<\/td>\nChronic Kidney Disease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
COPD<\/td>\nChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
COVID-19<\/td>\nSARS-CoV-2 Virus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPAP<\/td>\nContinuous Positive Airway Pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPR<\/td>\nCardiopulmonary Resuscitation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CRAT<\/td>\nCertified Rhythm Analysis Technician<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CRP<\/td>\nC-Reactive Protein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CT<\/td>\nComputed Tomography<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CVD<\/td>\nCardiovascular Disease<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DCT<\/td>\nDistal Convoluted Tubule<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DHPLC<\/td>\nDavid F. Hardwick Pathology Learning Centre at UBC (VGH Site)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DKA<\/td>\nDiabetic Ketoacidosis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DRG<\/td>\nDorsal Respiratory Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EKG<\/td>\nElectrocardiogram<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ERV<\/td>\nExpiratory Reserve Volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ESR<\/td>\nErythrocyte Sedimentation Rate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FACC<\/td>\nFellow Of The American College Of Cardiology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FEV1<\/td>\nForced Expiratory Volume In 1 Second<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FRC<\/td>\nFunctional Residual Capacity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G1<\/td>\nGap 1 Phase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
G2<\/td>\nGap 2 Phase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GFR<\/td>\nGlomerular Filtration Rate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H&E<\/td>\nHematoxylin and Eosin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDL<\/td>\nHigh-Density Lipoprotein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
hESCs<\/td>\nHuman Embryonic Stem Cells<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hib<\/td>\nHaemophilus Influenzae Type B<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HPIV<\/td>\nHuman Parainfluenza Virus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HRVC<\/td>\nHuman Rhinovirus C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IC<\/td>\nInspiratory Capacity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IDL<\/td>\nIntermediate-Density Lipoproteins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IFN- \u03b3<\/td>\nInterferon-\u03b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IgA<\/td>\nImmunoglobulin A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IL-1<\/td>\nInterleukin-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
INR<\/td>\nPlaceholder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
iPSCs<\/td>\nInduced Pluripotent Stem Cells<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IRV<\/td>\nInspiratory Reserve Volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IVC<\/td>\nInferior Vena Cava(e)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IVC<\/td>\nPlaceholder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LA<\/td>\nLeft Atrium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LAD<\/td>\nLeft Anterior Descending Artery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LDL<\/td>\nLow-Density Lipoprotein<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LFTs<\/td>\nLiver Function Tests<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LoH<\/td>\nLoop of Henle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LPS<\/td>\nLipopolysaccharide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LV<\/td>\nLeft Ventricle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MAP<\/td>\nMean Arterial Pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MI<\/td>\nMyocardial Infarction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MSH<\/td>\nMelanocyte-Stimulating Hormone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NFP<\/td>\nNet Filtration Pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
oxLDL<\/td>\nOxidized Ldl<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Palv<\/sub><\/td>\nIntra-Alveolar Pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Patm<\/sub><\/td>\nAtmospheric Pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCT<\/td>\nProximal Convoluted Tubule<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCV13<\/td>\nPneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PGE2<\/sub><\/td>\nProstaglandin E2<\/sub><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pip<\/sub><\/td>\nIntrapleural Pressure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PP<\/td>\nPancreatic Polypeptide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PRG<\/td>\nPontine Respiratory Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PRRs<\/td>\nPattern Recognition Receptor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PTT<\/td>\nPlaceholder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RA<\/td>\nRight Atrium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAAS<\/td>\nRenin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RCCS<\/td>\nRegistered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RCES<\/td>\nRegistered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RCIS<\/td>\nRegistered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RCS<\/td>\nRegistered Cardiac Sonographer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RPhS<\/td>\nRegistered Phlebology Sonographer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RSV<\/td>\nRespiratory Synyctial Virus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RV<\/td>\nResidual Volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RV<\/td>\nRight Ventricle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RVS<\/td>\nRegistered Vascular Specialist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S phase<\/td>\nSynthesis Phase<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
STEMI<\/td>\nST-Elevated MI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SVC<\/td>\nPlaceholder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SVC<\/td>\nSuperior Vena Cava<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T1DM<\/td>\nType 1 Diabetes Mellitus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
T2DM<\/td>\nType 2 Diabetes Mellitus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TLC<\/td>\nTotal Lung Capacity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TMAO<\/td>\nTrimethylamine N-Oxide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TNF<\/td>\nTumour Necrosis Factor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TV<\/td>\nTidal Volume<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UBC<\/td>\nUniversity of British Columbia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UTIs<\/td>\nUrinary Tract Infections<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UV<\/td>\nUltraviolet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VC<\/td>\nVital Capacity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VLDL<\/td>\nVery Low-Density Lipoproteins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VRG<\/td>\nVentral Respiratory Group<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
VSMCs<\/td>\nVascular Smooth Muscle Cells<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WSS<\/td>\nWall Shear Stress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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