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Medical Abbreviation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| *< | Less than ( In the "do not use" list) |
| *> | Greater than ( In the "do not use" list) |
| _ c | with |
| Up Arrow ↑ | Increased or elevated |
| Down Arrow ⇩ | Decreased or lower, reduced |
| ♀ or F | Gender symbol meaning female |
| ♂or M | Gender symbol meaning male |
| ° | Degree |
| △ | Change |
| Hx | History |
| # | Pound or number |
| ' | Foot or minute |
| " | Inch or second |
| I or cursive i or a "T" | One |
| II or a cursive ii or "TT" | Two |
| Roman numeral V | Five |
| Roman numeral X | Ten |
| Roman numeral L | Fifty |
| Roman numeral C | One hundred |
| Roman numeral D | Five hundred |
| Roman numeral M | One thousand |
| Why do you think medical abbreviations are used? | I believe medical abbreviations are used for the purpose of making it much faster and simpler to say. It is also used to remember it in a shorter and easier way. |
| Where do medical terms and abbreviations come from? | Medical terms and abbreviations come from Latin roots and Ancient Greek language. |
| D/C | Discontinued or discharged |
| OR | Operating Room |
| prn | Whenever necessary, as needed |
| ac | Before meals |
| stat | Immediately, at once |
| RN | Registered Nurse |
| wt | Weight |
| CI | Chloride or chlorine |
| Rx | Prescription, take, treatment |
| AP | Apical pulse |
| T | Temperature |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth |
| spec | specimen |
| __ ss | One half |
| _ s | Without |
| pt | Patient, pint (500 mL or cc) |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| R | Respiration, rectal |
| Na | Sodium |
| CDC | Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
| DRG | Diagnostic Related Group |
| LMP | Last Menstrual Period |
| MRSA | Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
| vp | Venipuncture, venous pressure |
| AED | Automated External Defibrillation |
| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
| LTC | Long Term Care |
| BMI | Body Mass Index |
| CXR | Chest x-ray |
| EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| c/o | Complains of |
| CRT | Certified Respiratory Therapist |
| R/O | Rule out |
| ABG | Arterial Blood Gas |
| CVA | Cerebral Vascular Accident (Stroke) |
| AM | Morning |
| gtts | Drop, drops |
| bid | Twice a day |
| cc | Cubic centimeter |
| BR | Bed rest |
| BRP | Bathroom privileges |
| ECG | Electrocardiogram |
| CCU | Coronary care unit, Critical care unit |
| Bl Wk | Blood work |
| CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| Cap | Capsule |
| EENT | Ear, eye, nose, throat |
| Gyn | gynecology |
| ADL | Activities of daily living |
| FFl | Force fluids |
| cl liq | Clear liquids |
| GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CT | Computerized tomography |
| EMT | Emergency medical technician |
| ACLS | Advanced cardiac life support |
| I&O | Intake and output |
| ICD | International Classification of Diseases |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| h | Hour, hours |
| HS | Hour of sleep (bedtime) |
| mL | milliliter |
| N/S, NS | Normal saline, neurosurgery |
| IV | Intravenous |
| NaCI | Sodium chloride (salt) |
| H2O | Water |
| mm | Millimeter |
| Hg | Mercury |
| mg | miligram |
| NG | Nasogastric tube |
| IPPB | Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing |
| KCl | Potassium Chloride |
| KVO | Keep vein open |
| QOD | Every other day |
| YOB | Year of birth |
| TPR | r |
| q | Every |
| oz | Ounce |
| OJ | Orange Juice |
| tsp | |
| qt | Quart |
| Subq, SQ | Subcutaneous |
| P | Pulse, phosphorous |
| SSE | Soap Suds Enema |
| tab | Tablet |
| po | By mouth |
| pc | After meals |
| pre-op | Before an operation |
| OPD | Outpatient department or clinic |
| Ob | Obstetrics |
| VS | Vital signs (TPR and BP) |
| Sx | Symptom, sign |
| WBC | White Blood Cell |
| PT | Physical Therapy/Therapist |
| w/c | Wheelchair |
| ROM | Range of motion |
| O2 | Oxygen |
| Sig | Give the following directions |
| tid | Three times a day |
| SCD | Sequential Compression Device |
| PROM | Passive Range of Motion |
| post-op | After an operation |
| Tx | Treatment |
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