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Medical Terminology
Terms, abbreviations, and their meaning
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Supine | belly up |
| Dorsum | top of head |
| Planter | sole of foot |
| Contralateral | opposite side |
| Caudal | toward the bottom |
| HEENT | head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
| PICU | pediatric intensive care unit |
| RRR | regular rate and rhythm |
| PR | per rectum (anal) |
| SOB | shortness of breath |