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MOD C - WEEK 3 WORDS
Term | Definition |
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ac, a.c. | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activities of daily living |
aq | water |
A&W | alive and well |
BP, B/P | blood pressure |
bw, BW | birth weight |
Bx, bx | biopsy |
cap | capsule |
CC | chief complaint |
Cath | catheter |
cc | cubic centimeter |
chemo | chemotherapy |
chr | chronic |
cm | centimeter |
c/o | complains of |
C&S | culture & sensitivity |
CX, CXR | chest x-ray |
Cx | cervix |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
Dx | diagnosis |
FBS | fasting blood sugar |
FH | family history |
F/U | follow up |
Fx | fracture |
h, hr | hour |
hgb | hemoglobin |
hct | hematocrit |
h/o | history of |
ht | height |
Hx | history |
IM | intramuscular |
kg | kilogram |
LMP | last menstrual period |
mcg | microgram |
mm | millimeter |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
pc, p.c. | after meals |
Px | prognosis |
pt. | patient |
q.n.s. | quantity not sufficent |
R/O | rule out |
Rx | prescription |
SOB | shortness of breath |
Sx | signs and symptoms |
T | time, temperature |
U/O | urinary output |
V/S | vital signs |
wt | weight |