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Abbreviations S
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |