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Clinical Abbrev
Clinical abbreviations in Anatomy/Physiology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| AE | above elbow |
| ant | anterior |
| BK | below knee |
| BP | blood pressure |
| c | centigrade, Celsius |
| c, cm | centimeter |
| cib | food |
| DOB | date of birth |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ENT | ear, nose, throat |
| F | Fahrenheit |
| H&P | history and physical |
| Lac | laceration |
| N/C | no complaints |
| bid | twice per day |
| cap | capsule |
| g | gram |
| gtts | drops |
| kg | kilogram |
| mcg | microgram |
| mg | milligram |
| ml | milliliter |
| ng | nanogram |
| prn | as needed |
| q | every |
| soln | solution |
| susp | suspension |
| tab | tablet |
| tid | 3 times per day |
| ilium | a pelvic bone |
| ileum | portion of small intestine |
| arthritis | inflammation of joint |
| arteritis | inflammation of an artery |
| adduct | to lead toward midline |
| abduct | to lead away from midline |