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Common Med Abrv/sym2
Common medical abbreviations & symbols
Question | Answer |
---|---|
" | Inches |
/ | Through or by |
Circle with arrow pointing up from it | Male |
Circle with cross coming down from it | Female |
am/AM | Morning |
AMA | Against medical advice |
ASIS | Anterior superior iliac spine |
as tol | As Tolerated |
ASAP | As soon as possible |
bid, BID | Twice a day |
Eval | Evaluate |
ft | Foot |
Fx, FX | Fracture |
gastroc | Gastrocnemius |
h | Hour |
H & P | History and physical |
ITB | Illiotibial band |
lig | Ligament |
LE | Lower extremities |
MD | Medical doctor |
MET | Muscle Energy Technique |
PNF | Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facillitation |
postop | After surgery |
PRN, prn | As needed |
Pt, pt | Patient |
PM, pm | Afternoon |
PSIS | Posterior Inferior Iliac Spine |
PT | Physical Therapy |
q | Every |
qd | Every Day |
qid, QID | Four times a Day |
R/O, RO | Rule out |
RSI | Repetitive Strain Injury |
Rx | Prescription |
STAT | Immediately |
TFL | Tensor Fascia Lata |