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Lesson 11 - 2
Medical Terminology Lesson 11: Common Medical Abbreviation S - W
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ŝ (s with a line overtop) | without |
| sig. | write; tone labelled |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| ss | half |
| SSE | soap suds enema |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | immediately |
| strep | streptococcus |
| syr | syrup |
| T | temperature |
| tab | tablet |
| tbsp. | tablespoon |
| tid | three times a day |
| TO | telephone order |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| UP | universal precautions |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| v.o. | verbal order |
| v.s. | vital signs |
| W/C | wheel chair |
| wt. | weight |