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Medical Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Meaning |
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abd. | abdomen |
a.c. | before meals |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
adm | admission |
am/AM | morning (midnight to noon) |
amb | ambulate/walk |
amt. | amount |
approx. | approximately |
ax | axillary, armpit |
bid/BID | twice a day |
bm/BM | bowel movement |
B/P | blood pressure |
BR, br | bed rest |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
°C | Celsius degree, centigrade |
c(with a little line over it) | with |
CA | cancer |
cath. | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
cc | cubic centimeters |
CCU | coronary care unit |
c/o | complains of |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CS | central supply |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident/stroke |
dc, d/c | discontinue |
Del. Rm. | delivery room |
Dr. | doctor |
dx | diagnosis |
ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EENT | eye, ear, nose, and throat |
ER | emergency room |
°F | farenheit degree |
ft | foot |
fx | fracture |
GI | gastrointestinal |
GU | genitourinary |
Gyn | gynecology |
H2O | water, aqua |
hr | hour |
hs | bedtime, hour of sleep |
ht | height |
hyper | above, high |
hypo | below, low |
ICU | intensice care unit |
I & O | intake and output |
IV | intravenous |
lab | laboratory |
liq. | liquid |
LPN | licensed practical nurse |
LVN | licensed vocational nurse |
M.D. | medical doctor |
med. | medicine |
min. | minute |
NA | nurse aide/nursing assistant |
ng | nasogastric tube |
noct, noc. | night |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
O2 | oxygen |
Ob | obstetrics |
OOB/oob | out of bed |
OPD | outpatient department |
OR | operating room |
ord. | orderly |
ORTH | orthopedics |
O.T. | occupational therapy |
pc | after meals |
PEDS | pediatrics |
per | by, through |
pm/PM | afternoon(noon to midnight) |
po | by mouth |
post | after |
postop, PostOp | postoperative |
pre | before |
preop, PreOp | before surgery |
prn | whenever necessary, when required |
Pt, pt | patient |
P.T. | physical therapy |
q(with a line over it) | every |
qd | every day |
q2h | every 2 hours |
q3h | every 3 hours |
q4h | every 4 hours |
qhs | every night at bedtime |
qid, QID | 4 times a day |
qod/QOD | every other day |
qs | quantity sufficient |
r | rectal |
RN | registered nurse |
ROM | range of motion |
R.R. | recovery room |
Rx | prescription or treatment ordered by a physician |
s(with a little line over it) | without |
sob | short of breath |
spec. | specimen |
ss(with a little line over it) | one half |
stat | at once, immediately |
surg. | surgery |
TID/tid | three times a day |
TLC | tender loving care |
VS | vital signs |
WBC | white blood count |
w/c | wheelchair |
wt | weight |
TX | treatment |