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Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| ā | before |
| abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| ADL | Activities of Daily Living |
| am | morning |
| AS | Left ear |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| AU | both ears |
| bid | twice a day |
| bl | blood |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c-with a line over it | with |
| cap | capsule |
| CBC | Complete blood count |
| c/o | complaints of |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident/stroke |
| d | day |
| D/C | discharge, discontinue |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | Do Not Rescuitate |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| Dr | doctor |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EMS | EMergency Medical Services |
| exam | examination |
| FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
| Fx | fracture |
| GB | gall bladder |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| gtt(s) | drop(s) |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HOB | head of bed |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| h or hr | hour |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| Ht | height |
| hx | history |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| inj | injection |
| IV | intravenous |
| jt | joint |
| LLQ | left lower quardant |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| mg | milligrams |
| ml | milliliters |
| mm | millimeters |
| N/A | not applicable |
| N/C | no complaints |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N/V | nausea/vomiting |
| OD | right eye |
| OOB | out of bed |
| OP | outpatient |
| OR | operating room |
| OS | left eye |
| OTC | over the counter |
| OU | both eyes |
| p-with a line over it | after |
| pc | after meals |
| pm | evening |
| po | by mouth |
| post-op | after surgery |
| pre-op | before surgery |
| prn | as needed; whenever necessary |
| pt | patient |
| q | every |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qhs | every night at bedtime |
| qid | four times a day |
| qod | every other day |
| RLE | right lower quadrant |
| Rt | right |
| Lt | left |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| Rx | prescription;treatment |
| s-with a line over it | without |
| sc | subcuatneous |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| tab | tablet |
| tid | three times a day |
| U/A | urinalysis |
| VS | vital signs |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| XR | xray |
| YOB | year of birth |
| anti | against |
| bi | both, twice, two |
| carcin | cancer |
| cardi | heart |
| cephal | head |
| cerebro | brain |
| cyan | blue |
| cyst | bladder; sac |
| derm | skin |
| dys | painful; difficult |
| ectomy | surgical removal of |
| emesis | vomit |
| emia | blood |
| gast | stomach |
| hem | blood |
| hepat | liver |
| hyper | high; excessive |
| hypo | low, less |
| itis | inflammation |
| latero | side |
| logy | study of |
| megaly | enlarged |
| neo | new |
| ologist | person who studies |
| ology | study of |
| oma | tumor |
| osis | condition |
| path | disease |
| plasty | surgical correction of |
| plegia | paralysis |
| pulmon | lungs |
| quad | four |
| tach | fast |
| brady | slow |
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