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Medical Term Abbrev.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| a.c. | before meals |
| ad lib | as desire |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| BE | Barium enema |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BSE | Breast self- examination |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| c (with a line over it) | with |
| CA | Cancer |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cap | capsule |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| c/o | complains of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPAP | continuous postive airway pressure |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| D&C | dilation and currettage |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG | electrocardiogram |
| EENT | Eyes, Ear, Nose, Throat |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| Fx | fracture |
| gm | gram |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| h | hour |
| HBV | hepatitis B virus |
| Hct | hemotocrit |
| HD | hemodialysis |
| HDL | high density lipoprotein |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HIPAA | Health insurance portability accountably act |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| HPV | human pailomavirus |
| h.s. | at bedtime/half strength |
| HTN | hypertension (high blood pressure) |
| Hx | history |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| IBS | irritable bowel syndrome |
| IM | intramuscular/ infectious mononucleosis |
| I&O | intake and output (patients fluid) |
| IOL | intraocular lens |
| IUD | Intrauterine device |
| IV and IVD | intravenous/intravenous pyelography |
| L | left/liter/lower |
| LDL | low density lipoprotein |
| LVAD | left ventricular assist device |
| lytes | electrolytes |
| MI | myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
| mL | milliliter |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| NGTube | nasogastric tube |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| N&V | nausea and vomiting |
| OA | osteroarthritis |
| OR | operating room |
| os | mouth |
| p.c/pc | aftermeals |
| PE | physical examination/pulmonary embolus |
| PERRLA | pupils equal round reactive to light and accommodation |
| p.o./po | by mouth |
| p.r.n./prn | as needed |
| pt | patient |
| PTA | prior to admission |
| q | every |
| qd | each day |
| qh | each hour. |
| qid | 4x a day |
| R, r | respiration/right |
| RA | reheumatiud arthritis/right atrium |
| REM | rapid eye movement |
| R/O, r/o | rule out |
| ROM | range of motion |
| RR | recovery room/respiration rate |
| Rx | treatment/therapy/prescription |
| s (with a line over it) | without |
| SAD | seasonal affective disorder |
| SARS | severe acute respiratory syndrome |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| STAT, stat | immediately |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| T | temperature/time |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid | 3x a day |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| Tx | treatment |
| UA,U/A | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| VA | visual acuity |
| VS, V/S | vital signs |
| WBC, wbc | white blood count |
| W/C | wheelchair |
| WNL | within normal limits |
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