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Abbreviations
Medical terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ENT | ears, nose, throat |
| FBS | fasting, blood sugar |
| pp | post prandial (after eating meal) |
| prn | as needed |
| PO, p.o. | by mouth |
| q | every |
| qd,-qd | everyday |
| qn,q.n. | every hour |
| QID, qid | 4 times a day |
| qm | every morning |
| qn | every night |
| qod | every other day |
| qoh | every other hour |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| TID, tid | three times a day |
| pt | patient |
| w/o | without |
| AC, ac | before meals |
| NO | number |
| # | number |
| ss | half |
| mg | miligram |
| ml | militer |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| p.c. | after meals |
| hs,h.s. | at bedtime |