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Medical #9
| Tbsp | Tablespoon |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| staph | staphylococcus |
| stat | Immediately |
| STD | Sexually transmitted disease |
| std, prec | standard precautions |
| strep | streptococcus |
| T. | Temperature |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| T, C, DB | Turn, cough, and deep breathe |
| temp | Temperature |
| TIA | Transient ischemic attack |
| t.i.d., tid | Three times a day |
| TLC | Tender loving care |
| TPN | total parenteral nutrition |
| TPR | Temperature, Pulse, and Respirations |
| TWE | Tap water enema |
| Tx | Traction, treatment |
| U/A, u/a | Urinalysis |
| UGI | Upper Gastrointestinal |
| unk | unknown |
| URI | Upper Respiratory infection |
| UTI | Urinary Tract Infection |
| vag. | Vaginal |
| VRE | Vancomycin resistant enterococcus |
| vs, VS | Vital signs |
| WBC | White blood cell/count |
| w/c | wheelchair |
| WNL | Within normal limits |
| wt. | weight |