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Medical Abbrevations
Ninth Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| staph | staphyloccus |
| stat | immediatley |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| std. precautions | standard precausions |
| strep | strepococcus |
| T. | temperature |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| t.i.d, tid | three times a day |
| TLC | tender loving care |
| TPN | total parental nutrition |
| tpr | temperature, pulse, and respiration |
| TWE | tap water enema |
| Tx | traction, treatment |
| U/A u/a | urinalysis |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| unk | unknown |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| vag. | vaginal |
| VRE | vancomycin-resistant |
| vs, VS | vital signs |
| WBC | white blood cell/count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt. | weight |