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Medical Terminology
Abbreviations for medical terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
| I/O | Intake/ Output. Amount of fluids by mouth or IV( intake)/ amount of fluids discharged out of the body by urine (outtake) |
| DDX | Differential diagnosis. A list of possible conditions that share the same symptoms that the patient is experiencing. |
| PERRLA | Pupils are equal, round and reactive to light and accommodation. |
| CTA | Clear to ausculation |
| WDWN | Well developed, well nourished |
| IM | Intramuscular (into the muscle) |
| SC | Subcutaneous (under the skin) |
| QHS | At night |
| QID | 4 times daily |