Medical Abbreviations
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| abd | Abdomen
Abdominal
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| AD | Admitting diagnosis
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| ad lib | Wthout help
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| AIDS | Acquired Immune Difficiency Syndrome
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| AP | Anterior/ Posterior
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| AS | Additive Solution
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| bid | Twice a day
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| BP | Blood Pressure
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| Bx | Biopsy
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| C & S | Culture & Sensitivity
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| co c/o | Complains of
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| Ca | Calcium
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| CBC | Complete Blood Count
Complete Blood Work
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| CC | Chief Complaint
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| CCU | Critical Care Unit
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| cm | Centimeter
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| CNS | Central Nervous System
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| CSF | Cerebrospinal Fluid
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| CAT CT | Computerize Axial Tomography
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| CVA | Cerebral Vascular Accident
(Heart Attack)
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| CXR | Chest X-Ray
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| Dc | Discontinue
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| diff | Differential
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| DOA | Dead On Arrival
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| Dx | Diagnosis
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| ECG EKG | Electrocardiogram
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| EENT | Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat
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| FH | Family History
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| Fr Fx | Fracture
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| Hs | Hour of Sleep
(Bedtime)
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| I & D | Incision & Drainage
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| OD | Right eye
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| OS | Left eye
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| PA | Physician's Assistant
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| PMH | Past Medical History
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| q4h | Every for hours
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| qid | Four times a day
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| qod | Every other day
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| tid | Three times a day
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| URI | Upper Respiratory Infection
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| UTI | Urinary Tract Infection
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| WBC | White Blood Count
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| amb | Walk
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| am AM | Morning
Before noon
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| AHA | American Hospital Association
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| AMA | American Medical Association
Against Medical Advice
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| ant | Anterior
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| ASAP | As Soon As Possible
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| approx | Approximately
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| as tol | As Tolerated
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| ADL | Activities of Daily Living
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| ac | Before Meals
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| ax | Axilla
Axillary
Arm Pit
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| @ | At
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| ASA | Asprin
(acetylsalicylic acid)
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| Bl | Blood
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| BS | Blood Sugar
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| BSC bsc | Bedside Comode
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| BRP | Bathroom Privileges
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| BM | Bowel Movement
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| Bl wk | Blood Work
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| CHF | Congestive Heart Failure
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| w/ | With
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| cc | Cubic Centimeter
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| CBR | Complete Bed Rest
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| cath | Catheter
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| CRTT | Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
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| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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| cont | Continued
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| CNP | Certified Nurse Practitioner
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| CMA | Certified Medical Assistant
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| CHD | Coronary Heart Disease
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| CA | Cancer
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| cl liq | Clear Liquids
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| ck | Check
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| CDC | Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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| CDA | Certified Dental Assistant
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| DNR | Do Not Resuscitate
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| d | Day
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| DAT | Diet as Tolerated
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| DMS | Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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| DO | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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| DOB | Date of Birth
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| DOD | Date of Death
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| dsg drsg drg | Dressing
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| Dr | Doctor
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| Dx dx | Diagnosis
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| ea | Each
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| ED | Emergency Department
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| EEG | Electroencephalogram
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| ENT | Ear, Nose, Throat
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| EMT | Emergency Medical Technician
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| EMS | Emergency Medical Service
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| ER | Emergency Room
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| Etiol | Etiology (cause of disease)
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| EX ecam | Examination
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| EXC | Excision
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| ext | Extract
Extraction
External
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| FF FFL | Force Fluids
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| Fl fl | Fluid
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| FBW | Fasting Blood Work
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| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar
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| Gyn | Gynecology
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| GB | Gallbladder
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| GI | Gastrointestional
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| gtt(s) | Drop
Drops
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| Hx hx | History
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| w/o | Without
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| SOB | Short of Breath
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| Sx | Symptom
Sign
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| SIDS | Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
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| sm | Small
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| S & S | Sign & Symptoms
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| spec | specimen
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| STD (STI) | Sexual Transmitted Diseases
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| supp | Suppository
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| surg | Surgery
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| TPR | Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
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| TIA | Transient Ischemic Attack
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| tbsp | Tablespoon
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| tab | Tablet
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| tx | Traction
Treatment
Transplant
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| tsp | Teaspoon
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| UA U/A | Urinalysis
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| VS | Vital Signs
(TPR & BS)
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| Vag | Vaginal
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| Vo | Verbal Order
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| VD | Vernereal Disease
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| w/c | Wheelchair
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| WNL | Within Normal Limits
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| wt | Weight
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| X | Times
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| y/o | Years Old
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| yr | Year
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| o | Degree
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| M | Male
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| F | Female
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| " | Inches or Second
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| ' | Foot or Hour
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| # | Number or Pound
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| Down Arrow | Lower or Down
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| Up Arrow | Higher
Elevate
or Up
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| 2 > 1 | Greater Than
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| 1 > 2 | Less Than
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| NPO | Nothing by Mouth
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| noc | At night
Night
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| N/A | Not Applicable
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| N & V | Nausea & Vomiting
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| neg | Negative
None
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| NVD | Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea
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| O2 | Oxygen
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| OTC | Over The Counter
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| OP | Outpatient
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| OT | Occupational Therapy/ Therapist
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| PT | Physical Therapy/ Therapist
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| PRN prn | Whenever necessary
As needed
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| pc | After Meals
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| po | By mouth
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| p | Pulse
Phosphorus
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| Peds | Pediatrics
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| Pharm | Pharmacy
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| PM pm | Afternoon
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| pt | Patient
pint (500 mL or cc)
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| post | Posterior
After
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| prep | Prepare
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| PDR | Physicians' Desk Reference
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| post-op | After Operation
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| pre-op | Before Operation
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| qd | Every Day
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| q2h | Every two hours
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| qh | Every Hour
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| q | Hour
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| qt | Quart
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| qhs | Every Night at Bedtime
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| RRT | Registered Respiratory Therapist
Registered Radiologic Technologist
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| RN | Registered Nurse
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| R/O | Rule Out
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| RT | Respiratory Therapy/ Therapist
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| Rx | Prescription
Take
Treament
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| R | Respiratory
Rectal
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| ROM | Range of Motions
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| Stat | Immediately
At Once
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| Ht | Height
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| HOB | Head of Bed
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| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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| HCV | Hepatitis C Virus
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| HBV | Hepatitis B Virus
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| HOH | Hard of Hearing
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| Hr hr H h | Hour
Hours
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| H & P | History and Physical
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| HA | Hearing Aid
Headache
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| H2O | Water
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| I & O | Input and Output
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| irrig | Irrigation
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| IV | Intravenous
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| int | Interior
Internal
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| inj | Injection
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| inf | Infusion
Inferior
Infection
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| in | Inch
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| IM | Intramuscular
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| ICU | Intensive Care Unit
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| jt | Joint
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| kg | Kilogram
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| LMP | Last Menstrual Period
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| LOC | Laxative of choice
level of Consciousness
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| LPN | Licensed Practical Nurse
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| LAB | Laboratory
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| liq | Liquid
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| lg | Large
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| L & D | Labor and Delivery
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| (L) | Left
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| MI | Mycardial Infarction
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| MRSA | Methicilin resistant Stapylococcus aureus
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| ml | milliliter
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| Med | Medical
Medicine
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| MA | Medical Assistant
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| MD | Medical Doctor
muscular dystrophy
mycardial disease
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| Na | Sodium
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| NG | Nasogastric Tube
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