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Foundational healthcare data concepts and cross-domain terminology.
34,570 general terms
IntramuscularIM
Administration of medication into muscle tissue.
IntravenousIV
Administration of medication directly into a vein.
Intravenous AdmixtureIVA
Intravenous PiggybackIVPB
Intravenous PushIVP
InventoryInventory
Stock of medications, supplies, and equipment on hand. Tracked by location, quantity, expiration dates, and reorder points.
Investigational Device ExemptionIDE
IsolatorIsolator
Isotonic SolutionIsotonic
Japanese PharmacopoeiaJP
JavaScript Object NotationJSON
Kilogramkg
Lab Accession Numberlab_acc_num
A unique identifier assigned by the lab for a specific sample or order.
LabelLBL
Labor and DeliveryL&D
Process of childbirth including labor onset, delivery method (vaginal or cesarean), and immediate postpartum period.
Laboratory Information Management SystemLIMS
Laboratory Information SystemLIS
LactationLactation
Laminar Flow HoodLaminar_Flow
A workspace providing particle-free air for sterile compounding.
LaxativeLAX
A medication that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation.