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1. A & E — Accident & Emergency: The emergency department in a hospital where urgent care is provided.
2. AIDS — Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: A disease caused by HIV, leading to a weakened immune system.
3. BMR — Basal Metabolic Rate: The amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutral temperature environment.
4. CAT — Computerized Axial Tomography: An imaging technique that uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body.
5. CHD — Congenital Heart Disease or Coronary Heart Disease (depending on context): Heart disorders present at birth or related to coronary arteries.
6. D & V — Diarrhea and Vomiting: Symptoms often associated with gastrointestinal disturbances.
7. DOA — Dead on Arrival: Used when a patient is found already deceased upon reaching the hospital or emergency service.
8. GP — General Practitioner: A primary care doctor who treats a variety of health issues.
9. HAV — Hepatitis A Virus: A virus that causes hepatitis A, a liver infection.
10. HIV — Human Immunodeficiency Virus: The virus that causes AIDS.
11. MND — Motor Neuron Disease: A group of neurological disorders that affect the motor neurons.
12. OTC — Over The Counter: Medications available without a prescription.
13. PM — Post Mortem: An autopsy or examination of a body after death.
14. PMA — Post Marketing Authorization: Related to the approval process of drugs after they are marketed.
15. PMT — Premenstrual Tension (or Syndrome): Symptoms experienced before menstruation.
16. RQ — Respiratory Quotient: A number used in biological systems to measure the ratio of CO₂ produced to O₂ consumed.
17. RSI — Repetitive Strain Injury: Injury caused by repetitive movements or overuse.
18. SAD — Seasonal Affective Disorder: Depression triggered by short daylight hours in winter.
19. SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant, usually during sleep.
20. STI — Sexually Transmitted Infection: Infections transmitted through sexual contact.
21. TB — Tuberculosis: A contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs.
22. TBI — Traumatic Brain Injury: Brain dysfunction caused by an external force.
23. UV — Ultraviolet: A type of electromagnetic radiation from the sun or artificial sources.
24. VDH — Victorian Department of Health (or sometimes refers to Venerable District Hospital in other contexts); it depends on context, but generally refers to a health department.
25. WHO — World Health Organization: A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.

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