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Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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Fx | Fracture |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
HBC | Hit by car |
HR | Heart rate |
Hx | History |
ICU | Intensive care unit |
ID | Intradermal |
IDDM | Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
IM | Intramuscular |
IN | Intranasal |
IP | Intraperitoneal |
IV | Intravenous |
KBH | Kicked by horse |
LA | Large animal |
LD | Lethal dose |
LMOM | Left message on machine |
LVT | Licensed veterinary technician |
ml | milliliter; also cc, cubic centimeter |
n | Normal |
NAF | No abnormal findings |
NSF | No significant findings |
NPS | No parasites seen |
NAVTA | National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America |
NPO (nil per os) | Nothing by mouth |
OR | Operating Room |
pc (post cibum) | After meals |
PCV | Packed cell volume |
PE | Physical examination |
PO (per os) | Orally |
PTS | Put to sleep |
EUT | Euthanasia |
qd | Everyday |
qh | Every hour |
QID | Four times per day |
qod | Every other day |
QOL | Quality of life |
rbc | Red blood cell |
Rx | Prescription |
SA | Small Animal |
SID | One time per day |
sg | Specific gravity |
Stat | Immediately |
Sub-Q, SC | Subcutaneous |
Sx | Surgery |
TID | Three times per day |
TLC | Tender loving care |
TPR | Temperature, pulse, respiration |
TTO | Talked to owner |
Tx | Treatment |
UA, U/A | Urinalysis |
VMD | Veterinary Medical Doctor |
wbc | White blood cell |
w/ | With |
w/o | Without |
wt | Weight |