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Vet Term
Vet Term Pharm Abbrev & Physical Exam Abbrev
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| ac | before meals (ante cibum) |
| ad lib | as much as desired (ad libitum) |
| bid | twice daily (bis in die) |
| BSA | body surface area |
| cal | calorie |
| cap | capsule |
| cc | cubic centimeter (same as mL) |
| cm | centimeter |
| conc | concentration |
| dr | dram; equal to 1/8 oz or 4 mL |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water |
| ED | effective dose |
| ED50 | median effective dose |
| fl oz | fluid ounce |
| g | gram |
| gal | gallon |
| gr | grain; unit of weight approx. 65 mg |
| gt | drop (gutta) |
| gtt | drops (guttae) |
| hr | hour |
| IA | intra-arterial |
| IC | intracardiac |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IP | intraperitoneal |
| IT | intrathecal |
| IU | International Unit of intrauterine |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| km | kilometer |
| L or l | liter |
| kb or # | pound |
| LD | lethal dose |
| LRS | lactated Ringer's solution |
| m | meter |
| MBC | minimum bactericidal concentration |
| mcg or ug | microgram |
| MED | minimal effective dose |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg | milligram |
| MIC | minimum inhibitory concentration |
| MID | minimum infective dose |
| mL | milliliter (same as cc) |
| MLD | minimum lethal dose |
| mm | millimeter (also used for muscles) |
| NPO or npo | nothing by mouth (non per os) |