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Medical Abbreviation
Symbols / A-Z / Roman Numerals
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| D/C | Discontinued, discharged |
| DRG | Diagnostic related group |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance portability and Accountability Act |
| gtts | drops |
| h | hour |
| HS | at Bedtime |
| Ht | height |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| H2o | Water |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Hg | mercury |
| EENT | ear, eye, Nose and throat |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| FFl | Forced Fluids |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| EMT | Emergency Medical Technician |
| OR | Operating Room |
| Na | Sodium |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| LMP | Last Menstrual Period |
| LTC | Long-Term Care |
| IM | intramuscular |
| oz. | ounce |
| OJ | Orange Juice |
| mL | Milliliters |
| N/S | Normal Saline |
| IV | intravenous |
| NaCl | Sodium Chloride |
| mm | millimeters |
| OPD | Out patient department of clinic |
| Ob | Obsterics |
| mg | milligrams |
| OU | Each/Both |
| prn | Whenever necessary, as needed |
| RN | Registered nurse |
| Rx | Prescription, take, treatment |
| pt | Patient, pint |
| R | Respiration, rectal |
| qid | 4 times a day |
| q | Every |
| qod | Every other day |
| qt | Quart |
| pc | After meals |
| Pre | Before |
| q2h | Every 2 hours |
| q6h | Every 6 hours |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| ↑ | Increased or elevated |
| ↓ | Decreased or lowered |
| ♀ or F | Female |
| ♂ or M | Male |
| ° | Degree |
| Δ | Changed |
| Hx | History |
| # | Pound |
| ' | Feet or minute |
| " | Inches or seconds |
| L or i or T | One |
| ll or ii or TT | Two |
| V | Five |
| X | Ten |
| L | Fifty |
| C | One hundred |
| M | One thousand |
| D | Five hundred |
| C (with line on top) | With |
| ac | Before meals |
| Cl | Chloride or chlorine |
| AP | Appical pulse |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| CDC | Centers of Disease Control and prevention |
| AED | Automated external defibrillation |
| BMI | Blood Mass Index |
| Bid | Twice a day |
| cc | Cubic centimeters |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| AM | Morning |
| BR | Bed rest |
| BRP | Bathroom privileges |
| CCU | Critical Care unit |
| Bl wk | Blood work |
| CBC | Compleat Blood Count |
| BUN | Blood urea nitrogen |
| Cap | Capsule |
| ADL | Activities of daily living |
| Cl liq | Clear liquid |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CVA | Cerebral vascular accident |
| CT | Computerized tomography |
| ACLS | Advanced cardiac life support |
| PT | Physical therapy/ therapist |
| PO | By mouth |
| Pre-op | Before Operation |
| stat | Immediately, at once |
| wt | Weight |
| T | Temperature |
| ss | One half |
| s | Without |
| Spec | Specimen |
| vp | Venipuncture, venous pressure |
| TPR | Temperature, pulse, respiration |
| SSE | Soap solution enema |
| tab | Tablet |
| VS | Vital signs |
| w/c | Wheelchair |
| Sig | Give the following directions or label |
| tid | Three times a day |
| Tbsp | Tablespoon |
| Subq,SQ | Subcutaneous |
| WBC | White blood cell |
| XR | X-Ray |
| Sx | Symptom, sign |
| SNF | Skilled nursing facility |
| y/o | Years old |
| YOB | Year of birth |
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