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VERY Common Abbr.
Commonly Encountered Abbreviations P's
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| P | pulse, phosphorus |
| Pap | papanicolaou (smear) |
| paren | parenterally |
| Path | pathology |
| PC, pc | after meals |
| PD | postprandial (after meals) |
| PE | physical examination |
| Peds | pediatrics |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
| PICU | pulmonary intensive care unit; pediatric intensive care unit |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PMP | previous menstrual period |
| PO | orally (per os) |
| postop, p/o | after opertation |
| prep | prepare |
| pp | postprandial |
| preop | before operation |
| pm | as required |
| pt | patient |
| PT | physical therapy (or therapist) |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |