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Abbreviations S
Term | Definition |
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S | sacral |
_ s, w/o | without |
SA | sinoatrial |
sc, SC | subcutaneous |
SCD | sequential compression device |
SGOT, SGPT | transaminase test |
SICU | surgical intensive care unit |
SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
Sig | give the following directions |
sm | small |
SNF | skilled nursing facility |
SOB | short of breath |
sol | solution |
spec | specimen |
SpGr, spgr | specific gravity |
SPN | student practical nurse |
__ ss | one half |
S/S, S&S | signs and symptoms |
SSE | soap solution enema |
staph | staphylococcus infection |
stat | immediately, at once |
STH | somatotropic hormone |
STI | sexually transmitted infection |
strep | streptococcus infection |
supp | suppository |
Surg | surgery, surgical |
susp | suspension |
Sx | symptom, sign |
syp | syrup |