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Have you seen an OB/GYN yet?

This acronym is made up of two different words, but it's not common to just call
someone an "OB" or a "GYN". If you want to specifically talk about a
"gynecologist" or an "obstetrician", use the whole word.

61. "EMT"

(Emergency medical technician)

When you call an ambulance, the people who show up are "EMT"s. They are not
doctors, but they're trained to respond to a variety of emergency medical
situations.

The EMTs arrived a few minutes after I called.

You might also hear the acronym "EMS", which stands for "Emergency medical
service".

62. "CPR"

(Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

"CPR" is a technique that you can use if someone's heart has stopped and
they've stopped breathing. The technique involves pressing on someone's chest
several times, and then breathing into their mouth.

I did CPR training once when I was training to be a lifeguard.

63. "STD"

(Sexually transmitted disease)

An "STD" is a disease that you can get from having sex.

It's important to get tested for STDs if you're sexually active.

64. "HIV/AIDS"

(Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immunodeficiency Disorder)

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