in the medical profession, several dictionaries of the slang have been compiled on the internet. See also Acronyms in healthcare List of medical abbreviations References Further reading — Discussion of the "usage, derivation, and psychological, ethical, and legal aspects of slang terminology in medicine" as well as a glossary of common UK medical slang terms — Medical Slang around the world Online Housestaff Community features Top 5 Annoying Medical Terms External links doctor's slang, including veterinary acronyms and slang Medical Abbreviations in 68 categories medical acronyms and slang Occupational cryptolects Slang