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Medical Terminology
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Answer |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals |
| ASIS | anterior superior iliac spine |
| AC joint | acromioclavicular joint |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AIIS | anterior inferior iliac spine |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| - a | before |
| ant. | anterior |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASA | aspirin |
| bid | bis in die, twice a day |
| bilat | bilateral |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BPM | beats per minute |
| c/o | complains of |
| cm | centimeter |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CWI | crutch walking instructions |
| DIP | distal interphalangeal joint |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DO | Doctor of Osteopathy |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| dc DC d/c | discontinue |
| ECG or EKG | echocardiogram |
| ER | emergency room |
| eval | evaluate/tion |
| ext. | extension |
| flex. | flexion |
| F/U | follow up |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| fx or FX | fracture |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| GYN | gynecological |
| HNP | herniated nucleus propulsis |
| HR | heart rate |
| Hx | history |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inf | inferior |
| int | interior |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilograms |
| L (circled) | left |
| L5 | lumbar, cervical, thoracic levels |
| lat | lateral |
| LBP | lower back pain |
| LOC | loss of consciousness |
| LE | lower extremity |
| UE | upper extremity |
| max | maximum |
| mmHg | millimeters mercury |
| MMT | manual muscle test |
| MD | Medical Doctor |
| mg | milligrams |
| MI | myocardial infection |
| ml mL | milliliter (same as cc) |
| mm | millimeter |
| MCP | metacarpal phalangeal joint |
| n. | nerve |
| N/A | not applicable |
| neg | negative |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OD | (oculus dexter) right eye |
| OS | (oculus sinister) left eye |
| OR | operating room |
| ORIF | open reduction internal fixation |
| pc | after meals |
| PNF | proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation |
| - p | after |
| PRE | progressive resistance exercise |
| PIP | proximal interphalangeal joint |
| PSIS | posterior superior inferior superior |
| Pt or pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PROM | passive range of motion |
| prn PRN | as needed |
| qd | everyday |
| qh q2h | every hour, every 2 hours |
| qid | four times daily |
| rehab | rehabilitation |
| reps | repetitions |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| Rx | prescriptions |
| R (circled) | right |
| S/S | signs and symptoms |
| Sx | symptoms |
| SI | sacroiliac joint |
| SLR | straight leg raise |
| S/P | status post |
| strep | streptococcus (strep throat) |
| tid | 3x's a day |
| TKE | terminal knee extension |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
| Tx | treatment |
| US | ultrasound |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| v.o. | verbal order |
| vs: | vital signs |
| w | (athletic training) with |
| w/o | (athletic training) without |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| W/cm^2 | watts per cm squared |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| yo | years old |
| # | indicates number |
| 2^0 (degree) | secondary to |
| MOI | mechanism of injury |
| NSAIDS | Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
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