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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 |