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Med. Terminology
Common Abbreviations S through W and Specialized Abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| S with a - over it | without |
| sig. | write; to be labeled |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss | half |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediarely |
| strep | streptococcus |
| syr | syrup |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp | tablespoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| TO | telephone order |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and reparations |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| UP | universal precautions |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| v.o. | verbal order |
| v.s. | vital signs |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| wt. | weight |
| CCU | coronary care unit (critical) |
| CS | central supply |
| EENT | eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| ER | emergency room |
| GI lab | gastrointestinal lab |
| lab | laboratory |
| MICU | medical intensive care unit |
| NICU | neuro intensive care unit |
| OBGYN | obstetrics and gynecology |
| OR | operating room |
| pedi | pediatrics |
| PT | physical therapy |
| RT | respiratory therapy |
| SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| ACP | acute care panel |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| chem. | chemistry |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| CXR | chest X ray |
| DPT | diptheria, pertussis, tetanus |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| O&P | ova and parasites |
| O2 | oxygen |
| RBC | red blood cells |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| UA | urinalysis |
| WBC | white blood cells |
| Ca | calcium |
| Cl | chloride |
| CRE | creatinine |
| Fe | iron |
| Glu | glucose |
| K+ | potassium |
| Na | codium |
| NaHCO3 | sodium bicarbonate |