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Abbreviations
Abbreviations and Symbols in Veterinary Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A/P | Anterior/Posterior |
| P/A | Posterior/Anterior |
| D/V | Dorsal/Ventral |
| V/D | Ventral/Dorsal |
| MRI | Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| AHT | Animal Healthcare Technician |
| DVM | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
| LAT | Laboratory Animal Technician |
| RVT | Registered Veterinary Technician |
| VAOA | Veterinary Assisting and Office Administration |
| AAHA | American Animal Hospital Association |
| AKC | American Kennel Club |
| CKC | Canadian Kennel Club |
| CVMA | Canadian Veterinary Medical Association |
| CVO | College of Veterinarians of Ontario |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| OAVT | Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians |
| OSPCA | Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
| OVMA | Ontario Veterinary Medical Association |
| Ad Lib (Ad Libitum) | As much as desired |
| BID | Twice daily |
| CC | Cubic Centimetre (1cc = 1mL) |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| IU | International Units (Insulin) |
| IV | Intravenous |
| Kg | Kilograms |
| L/l | Litre |
| Lb | Pound |
| mEq | Milliequivalent |
| NPO | Nothing by mouth (non per os) |
| OTC | Over the counter |
| PO | By mouth (per os) |
| PRN | As needed |
| q | Every |
| QID | Four times daily |
| SID/UID | Once daily |
| SaQ/SC/subQ/subC | Subcutaneous |
| Tab | Tablet |
| TID | Three times daily |
| BP | Blood Pressure |
| BUN | Blood urea nitrogen |
| CBC | Complete blood count |
| C&S or C/S | Culture and sensitivity |
| Diff | Differential blood count |
| EDTA | Ethylenediaminetetraaccetic Acid |
| Hb/Hgb | Hemoglobin (O2 carrying pigment in RBC) |
| HCT/Crit | Hematocrit (% of whole blood made up of RBC) |
| HW | Heartworm |
| HWT | Heartworm Test |
| NEO | No Eggs Observed |
| PCV | Packed cell volume (volume of packed RBC’s divided by total volume of blood) |
| RBC | Red blood cell |
| SG/sp. gr./s.g. | Specific Gravity (density of quantity of liquid compared to equal amount distilled water) |
| TNTC | Too numerous to count |
| TP | Total protein |
| UA or U/A | Urinalysis |
| WBC | White blood cell |
| ACL | Anterior cruciate ligament |
| AG | Anal glands |
| BAR | Bright, alert, responsive |
| AI | Artificial insemination |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| Cast./MC/MN | Castrated |
| C sect | Caesarian section |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure |
| CRT | Capillary refill time |
| c/s | Coughing/sneezing |
| d | Diarrhea |
| DLH | Domestic long hair |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| DSH | Domestic short hair |
| ECG/EKG | Electrocardiogram |
| F | Female |
| FLUTD | Feline lower urinary tract disease |
| F/S or FS | Female spayed |
| FUS | Feline Urological Syndrome |
| GI | Gastrointestinal |
| HBC | Hit by car |
| HR | Heart rate |
| ICU | Intensive care unit |
| K9/K-9 | Canine |
| M | Male |
| MC/MN | Castrated; male neutered |
| mm | Mucous Membrane |
| NA or N/A | Not applicable |
| NAF | No abnormal findings |
| NSF | No significant findings |
| o | Owner |
| OHE/OVE | Ovariohysterectomy |
| PD | Polydipsia |
| PE | Physical exam |
| PM | Post mortem |
| PU | Polyuria |
| QAR | Quiet, alert, responsibe |
| R/O | Rule out |
| S/R or SR | Suture removal |
| Stat (Statim) | Immediately |
| TPR | Temperature, pulse, respiration |
| URI | Upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | Urinary tract infection |
| v/d | Vomiting/diarrhea |
| wt | Weight |
| Bx | Biopsy |
| Dx | Diagnosis |
| Fx | Fracture |
| Hx | History |
| Rx | Prescription |
| Sx | Surgery |
| Tx | Treatment |
| AD | Right ear |
| AS | Left ear |
| AU | Both ears |
| OD | Right eye |
| OS | Left eye |
| OU | Both eyes |
| L | Left |
| R | Right |
| ♀ | Female |
| ♂ | Male |
| +/+ve | Positive |
| -/-ve | Negative |
| = | Equal |
| ↑ | Increase |
| ↓ | Decrease |
| Δ | Change |
| < | Less than |
| > | Greater than |
| @ | At or each |
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