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Medical Abbreviation
Term | Definition |
---|---|
AAF | African-American female |
abd | abdomen; abdominal |
CBC | complete blood count |
c/o | complains of |
consult | consultation |
CT | computerized tomography |
CXR | chest x-ray |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
ER | emergency room |
hs | half strength; bedtime |
ht | height |
NKDA | no known drug allergies |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
OB/GYN | obstetrician/gynecologist |
OR | operating room |
postop | after surgery |
preop | before surgery |
pro. time | prothrombin time |
Pt, pt. | patient |
PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
SOB | shortness of breath |
stat, STAT | immediately |
T&C | type and cross match |
UA | urinalysis |
VS, V/S | vital signs |
wt | weight |
y/o | years old |