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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 |