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Lesson 11 - 2
Medical Terminology Lesson 11: Common Medical Abbreviation S - W
Term | Definition |
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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 |