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Medical Terminology
Terminology Abbreviations and Commonly Ordered Tests
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| A & P | anatomy and physiology |
| ab | abortion |
| abd | abdominal |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ac & cl | acetest and clinitest |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| AD | right ear |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admission |
| afeb | afebrile, no fever |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
| AKA | above the knee |
| alb | albumin |
| alt dieb | alternate days (every other day) |
| am | morning |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| amal | amalgam |
| amb | ambulate, walk |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| amt | amount |
| ANS | automatic nervous system |
| ant | anterior |
| AOx3 | alert and oriented to person, time and place |
| Ap | apical |
| AP | apical pulse |
| approx | approximately |
| aq | aqueous |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
| AS | left ear |
| ASA | aspirin |
| asap (ASAP) | as soon as possible |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ATD | admission, transfer, discharge |
| AU | both ears |
| Ax | axillary |
| BE | barium enema |
| bid | twice a day |
| bil, bilateral | both sides |
| BK | below the knee |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| bl | blood |
| bl wk | blood work |
| BLS | basic life support |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BOW | bag of waters |
| B/P | blood pressure |
| bpm | beats per minute |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | breath sounds |
| BSI | body substance isolation |
| BSO | bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy |
| BUN | blood, urea, nitrogen levels |
| BVM | bag-valve-mask |
| bx | biopsy |
| c | with |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
| c-spine | cervical spine |
| CA | cancer |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cal | calorie |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCU | coronary care unit, critical care unit |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| chol | cholesterol |
| circ | circumcision |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complains of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPK | creatine phosphokinase |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CPT | chest physical therapy |
| CS | central supply |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | computer tomography |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
| cx | cervix or complaint of |
| CXR | chest X-ray |
| cysto | cystography |
| d/c | discontinue |
| D & C | dilation and curettage |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DC | discontinue or discharge |
| del | delivery |
| Del. Rm. | delivery room |
| diff | differential |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
| DRG | diagnosis-related grouping |
| D/S | dextrose in saline |
| DT's | delirium tremens |
| DW | distilled water |
| D5W 5% | dextrose in water |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EBL | estimated blood loss |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| ED | emergency department |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, throat |
| EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| EOA | esophageal obturator airway |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
| est | estimated |
| ER | emergency room |
| ET | endotracheal |
| ETA | estimated time of arrival |
| etiol | etiology |
| ETOH | ethyl alcohol, intoxicated |
| exam | examination |
| exp | exploratory |
| ext | external, extract, extraction |
| FBOA | foreign body obstructed airway |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FBW | fasting blood work |
| FF (F. FI) | force fluids |
| FH | family history |
| FHS | fetal heart sounds |
| FHT | fetal heart tone |
| FIFO | first in, first out |
| FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone |
| ft | foot |
| FUO | fever of undetermined origin |
| Fx | fracture |
| GB | gallbladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test (pancreas test) |
| gtt(s) | drop(s) |
| dyn | gynecology |
| H & H | hemoglobin and hematocrit |
| HCG | human chorionic gonadotrophin |
| hct | hematocrit |
| HDL | high-density lipoprotein |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| HOB | head of bed |
| hr (h) | hour |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| H & P | history and physical |
| HR | heart rate |
| hs | hour of sleep, bedtime |
| ht | height |
| Hx | history |
| hypo | hypodermic injection |
| hyst | hysterectomy |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| I & D | incision and drainage |
| I & O | intake and output |
| ICP | intracranial pressure |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| ing | inguinal |
| inj | injection |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| irrig | irrigation |
| IS | intercostal space |
| isol | isolation |
| IT | inhalation therapy |
| IUD | intrauterine device |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVF | in vitro fertilization |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| K+ | potassium |
| KCl | potassium chloride |
| KUB | kidney, ureter, bladder |
| L | lumbar |
| L & D | labor and delivery |
| lac | laceration |
| lab | laboratory |
| lap | laparotomy |
| lat | lateral |
| LD | lethal dose |
| LDH | lactic dehydrogenase |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| liq | liquid |
| LLQ, LLL | left lower quadrant (abdomen), lobe (lung) |
| MA | mental age |
| MAST | medical antishock trousers |
| MCI | mass casualty incident |
| meds | medications |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MICU | mobile intensive care unit |
| min | minute |
| MN | midnight |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imagery |
| MS | morphine sulfate, multiple sclerosis |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| NVD | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| NA+ | sodium |
| NaCl | sodium chloride |
| N/C | nasal cannula |
| no | complaints |
| neg | negative |
| neuro | neurology |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| nitro | nitroglycerine |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| noc (t) | night |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| NS | normal saline |
| nsg | nursing |
| NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
| NVS | neurological vital signs |
| O | oxygen |
| OB | obstetrics |
| OD | right eye, overdose |
| oint | ointment |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OPD | outpatient department |
| OR | operating room |
| ord | orderly |
| ORTH | orthopedics |
| ortho | correct, right (bones) |
| os | mouth |
| OS | left eye |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OU | both eyes |
| oz | ounce |
| p | after |
| P | pulse |
| P & A | percussion and auscultation |
| PAC | premature atrial contraction |
| palp | palpation |
| PAR | post-anesthesia room |
| PAT | paroxysmal atrial tachycardia |
| pc | after meals |
| pCO2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
| PDR | physician's desk reference |
| PE | physical exam, pulmonary embolism |
| PEDS | pediatrics |
| per | by or through |
| PERL(A) | pupils equal and reactive to light (and accommodation) |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| PH | past history |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PKU | phenylketonuria |
| pm | between noon and midnight |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| po | by mouth |
| post (pos) | posterior |
| postop, PostOp | postoperative |
| PP (p.p.) | postprandial (after eating) |
| pO2 | partial pressure of oxygen |
| PPD | purified protein derivative (TB test) |
| preop, PreOp | before surgery |
| prn | as needed, whenever necessary |
| pro time | prothrombin time |
| pt | patient, pint |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PTT | partial prothrombaplastin time |
| PVC | premature ventricular contraction |
| Px | physical exam, prognosis |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h, q3h, ... | every two hours, every three hours, ... |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | quantity sufficient |
| r (R) | rectal |
| R (resp) | respirations, rectal |
| RAIU | radioactive iodine uptake study |
| RBC | red blood cell/count |
| reg | regular |
| Rh | rhesus |
| RK | radial keratomy |
| RL | ringer's lactate |
| RLQ, RLL | right lower quadrant (abdomen), lobe (lung) |
| RML | right middle lobe (lung) |
| RO | reality orientation |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| R.R. | recovery room |
| RUQ, RLL | right upper quadrant, lobe |
| rt | right |
| RV | residual volume |
| Rx | take (prescription) |
| s | without |
| S & S | signs & symptoms |
| ss | 1/2 |
| Sats | oxygen/blood saturation level |
| SA | sinoatrial |
| SB | small bowel |
| sc | subcutaneous |
| SGOT | serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase |
| SGPT | serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase |
| SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
| Sig: | label/write |
| SL | sublingual |
| SMAC | sequential multiple analysis computer |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| spec | specimen |
| sp. gr. | specific gravity |
| SQ, sub q | subcutaneous |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| STH | somatotropic hormone |
| SVD | spontaneous vaginal delivery |
| SVN | small volume nebulizer |
| SVT | supraventricular tachycardia |
| Sx | symptoms |
| T | temperature, thoracic |
| T & A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| tab | tablet |
| tachy | tachycardic |
| TAH | total abdominal hysterectomy |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TCDB | turn, cough, deep breath |
| temp (T) | temperature |
| TH | thyroid hormone |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid | three times a day |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
| tol | tolerated |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respirations |
| tr | tincture |
| trach | tracheotomy, tracheostomy |
| TSH | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
| TT | tetanus toxiod |
| TUR | transurethral resection |
| TV | tidal volume |
| TVH | total vaginal hysterectomy |
| TX | traction |
| UA | urinalysis |
| umb | umbilicus |
| unc. | unconscious |
| ung | ointment |
| unk | unknown |
| ur | urine |
| URC | usual, reasonable, customary |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| US | ultrasonic |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| V fib | ventricular fibrillation |
| V tach | ventricular tachycardia |
| vag | vaginal |
| VC | vital capacity |
| VD | venereal disease |
| vit | vitamin |
| vo | verbal order |
| vol | volume |
| V/S | vital signs |
| WA | while awake |
| WBC | white blood cell/count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| y/o | year(s) old |
| ABGs | arterial blood gases |
| AFB | acidfast bacilli |
| APTT | activated partial thromboplastin time |
| BE | barium enema |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| C & S | culture and sensitivity |
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