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medical office abbre
medical office abbreviations A thru M
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| AB, ab, Ab | abortion |
| abd | abdomen |
| AC, ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AM, am | before noon (morning) |
| Amb, amb | ambulatory, ambulance |
| AMP, amp | ampule |
| amt | amount |
| aq | water |
| AR | apical rate |
| ARMD | age related macular degeneration |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASA | aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid |
| ax | axilla, axillary |
| BE | barium enema |
| BID, bid | twice a day |
| bil, bilat | bilateral |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood Pressure |
| BX, Bx | biopsy |
| CA, Ca | cancer, carcinoma |
| CAP, cap | capsule |
| cath | catherization |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | cardiac care unit |
| C/O, c/o | complaining of |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| comp | compound |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPE | complete physical exam |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident, cardiovascular accident |
| D/C, d/c | discontinue |
| D&C | dilating curettage |
| DIG | Digoxin |
| dil | dilute |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DOD | date of death |
| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
| DUB | dysfunctional uterin bledding |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose & throat |
| elx | elixir |
| ER | emergency room |
| exam | examination |
| ext | extract |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FROM | full range of motion |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| Fx | fracture |
| GC | gonorrhea |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GB | gallbladder |
| G,Gm,gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| gtt(s) | grop (s) |
| GU | genitourinary, gastric ulcer |
| GYN | gynecology, gynecologist |
| HA | headache |
| Hb,Hgb,hg | hemoglobin |
| hr,h | hour |
| HS, hs | history |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| IOL | intraocular lens |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| I&O,I/O | intake and output |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| IVPB | IV piggyback |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| LAB, lab | laboratory |
| Lasik | Laser in situ keratomileusis |
| LD,L&D | labor and delivery |
| LMP | last menstral period |
| M(s),m (s) | minim(s)= to a drop |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq,meq | millequivalents |
| mg | milligram |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| ml | milliliter |
| MOM | Milk of Magnesia |
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