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Medical Terminology
CH 2 - Table 2 - 14 Abbreviations & Symbols - B
Term | Definition |
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prn | as needed |
FH | family history |
h, hr. | hour |
H&P | history and physical |
h/o | history of |
HOB | head of bed |
ht. | height |
LOS | length of stay |
LTG | long-term goal |
Hx | history |
Meds | medications |
Noc | night, at night |
NPO, npo | nothing by mouth |
pc | after meals |
PE | physical examination |
per | by / through |
PLOF | prior level of function |
p.o. | by mouth |
post-op | after surgery (operation) |
pre-op | before surgery (operation) |