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Acronyms
Medical Acronyms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aa | of each |
| abd | abdominal |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ADL | activity of daily living |
| AMI | acute myocardial infarction |
| bid | 2 times a day |
| Ca | cancer , carcinoma |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CXR | chest x ray |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| Fx | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| Hx | history |
| mcg | micrograms |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| po | by mouth |
| PRN | as needed |
| Q | every |
| Qd | everyday |
| Qid | 4 times a day |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| Tid | 3 times day |
| WNL | within normal limits |