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Med Term Lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| S/Sx | Sign and Symptoms |
| CC | Chief Complaint |
| QID | 4 times a day |
| BID | 2 times a day |
| TID | 3 times a day |
| Q#H | Taken every # hours |
| PO | By mouth |
| PR | By rectum |
| PRN | As needed |
| Rx | Prescription |
| IM | Intramuscular |
| IV | Intravenous |
| SQ | Subcutaneous |
| ID | Intradermal |
| Lt | Left |
| Rt | Right |
| ml | Milliliter |
| mg | Milligram |
| AC | Before meals |
| PC | After meals |
| Gastr | Stomach |
| Cardi | Heart |
| Megal | Enlarged |
| Itis | Inflammation |
| Dermat | Skin |
| Plast | Surgical Repair |
| Cerebr | Brain |
| Path | Disease |
| Ectomy | Surgical Removal |
| Enter | Intestines |
| Osis | Any Condition |
| Otomy | Cut into |
| Aden | Gland |
| Angi | Vessel |
| Oma | Tumor |
| Nephr | Kidney |
| Hepat | Liver |
| Arthr | Joint |
| Blephar | Eyelid |
| Ologist | Specialist |
| Rhin | Nose |
| Gingiv | Gum |
| Spasm | Involuntary Contraction |
| Malacia | Soft |
| Ology | The study of |