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Abbreviations/Terminology
| Abbreviations/ Terminology | |
|---|---|
| 1. Suffix | end of a word |
| 2. Prefix | beginning of a word |
| 3. ABGs | Arterial Blood Gases |
| 4. ac | before meals |
| 5. adlib | as desired |
| 6. ADL | activities of daily living |
| 7. AMA | Against Medical Advice |
| 8. a-, an-,in- | without, absence of |
| 9. A&O | Alert and Oriented |
| 10. ab- | away from |
| 11. ad- | toward |
| 12. anti- | against |
| 13. auto- | self |
| 14. AP | Apical Pulse |
| 15. A & P | Anatomy and Physiology |
| 16. ASA | aspirin |
| 17. ASHD | arterial sclerotic heart disease |
| 18. AV | atrial ventricular node |
| 19. -al, -ac, -ar, -ary, -ia, (t)ic, -ical,-eal, (t)ous, -ory | pertaining to |
| 20. -algia, dynia | pain |
| 21. amp | ampule |
| 22. AROM | Active Range of Motion |
| 23. bi- | two |
| 24. brady- | slow |
| 25. bid | twice a day |
| 26. bpm | beats per minute |
| 27. B/P | Blood Pressure |
| 28. BRP | Bathroom Privileges |
| 29. BUN | Blood Urea Nitrogen |
| 30. c/o | complains of |
| 31. CBC | Complete Blood Count |
| 32. CO | Carbon Monoxide |
| 33. CO2 | Carbon Dioxide |
| 34. CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
| 35. c (a line on top) | with |
| 36. CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
| 37. cm | centimeter |
| 38. C & S | Culture and Sensitivity |
| 39. cap | capsule |
| 40. CSF | Cerebral Spinal Fluid |
| 41. -cyte | cell |
| 42. -clast, -clasis | breaking |
| 43. CT | computerized Tomography |
| 44. cu | cubic |
| 45. CAT | consistency as tolerated |
| 46. -cele | hernia |
| 47. -centesis | surgical puncture |
| 48. -cide, -cidal | destroying, killing |
| 49. dys- | painful, difficult |
| 50. dia- trans- | through, across |
| 51. -derma | skin |
| 52. -dipsia | thirst,(drinking) |
| 53. drsg. | dressing |
| 54. DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
| 55. DX, dx | diagnosis |
| 56. en-, endo-, | within,inner |
| 57. eu- | good, normal |
| 58. ec-, ecto- | out, outside |
| 59. epi- | above, upon |
| 60. elix | elixer |
| 61. extra-, ex- | away from, external |
| 62. -ectasis | dilation, expansion |
| 63. -ectomy | excision, surgical removal |
| 64. -edema | swelling |
| 65. EEG | electroencephalogram |
| 66. EKG, ECG | Electrocardiogram |
| 67. -emia | condition of the blood |
| 68. -emesis | vomiting |
| 69. -esthesia | sensation |
| 70. ETOH | ethyl alcohol |
| 71. ER, ED | Emergency Room, Emergency Department |
| 72. FUO | fever undetermined origin |
| 73. Fx | Fracture |
| 74. gtt | drop |
| 75. G.U. | Genitourinary |
| 76. G, g, gm | gram |
| 77. gr | grain |
| 78. -gen, -genesis | creating, producing |
| 79. -gram | record |
| 80. -graphy | process of recording |
| 81. -graph | recording instrument |
| 82. -gravida | pregnant woman |
| 83. H2O | water |
| 84. HOH | Hard of Hearing |
| 85. hemi- | half |
| 86. hyper- | above, excessive |
| 87. hypo-, sub-, infra- | below, beneath |
| 88. H2O2 | hydrogen peroxide |
| 89. H & P | History and Physical |
| 90. inter- | between |
| 91. IV | Intravenous |
| 92. iso- | same, equal |
| 93. -ia, -ism | condition |
| 94. -iasis | Pathological condition or state,usually includes presence of a stone |
| 95. -ist | specialist |
| 96. -itis | inflammation |
| 97. I & O | Intake and Output |
| 98. IDDM | Insulin Dependent diabetes mellitus |
| 99. IM | Intramuscular |
| 100. intra- | inner |
| 101. kg | kilogram |
| 102. l (with a circle around it) | left |
| 103. LOC | Level of Consciousness |
| 104. L | Liter |
| 105. mm | millimeters |
| 106. mL | milliliter |
| 107. macro- | large |
| 108. mal- | bad, inadequate |
| 109. multi-, poly- | many, much |
| 110. micro | small |
| 111. mg | milligram |
| 112. mcg | microgram |
| 113. mL | milliliter |
| 114. mm | millimeter |
| 115. neo- | new |
| 116. N/V | Nausea and Vomiting |
| 117. NPO | nothing by mouth |
| 118. OTC | over the counter |
| 119. oligo- | deficiency |
| 120. oz | ounce |
| 121. O.D. | overdose or right eye |
| 122. O.U. | both eyes every |
| 123. O.S. | left eye |
| 124. O2 | oxygen |
| 125. p.c. | after meals |
| 126. PERRLA | Pupil Equal Round Reactive to Light and Accommodation |
| 127. prn | whenever necessary |
| 128. PROM | Passive Range of Motion |
| 129. PO | by mouth |
| 130. post- | following |
| 131. para-, peri- | beside, near |
| 132. PT | Physical Therapy |
| 133. pt | patient |
| 134. -paresis | slight or partial paralysis |
| 135. -pathy | disease |
| 136. -pause | cessation, stopping |
| 137. -penia | deficiency |
| 138. -pepsia | digestion |
| 139. -pexy | surgical fixation |
| 140. -plegia | paralysis |
| 141. -pnea | breathing |
| 142. -ptosis | drooping,prolapse |
| 143. pro- | before,forward |
| 144. qh | every hour |
| 145. quadri- | four |
| 146. qid | four times a day |
| 147. -rrhage,rrhagia | bursting forth |
| 148. -rrhaphy | suture, suturing |
| 149. -rrhea | flow, discharge |
| 150. RLQ | Right Lower Quadrant |
| 151. RBC | Red Blood Cells |
| 152. ROM | Range of Motion |
| 153. R/O | Rule Out |
| 154. re-, retro- | behind, back |
| 155. r (with a circle around it) | right |
| 156. supp | suppository |
| 157. Sub-q | Subcutaneous |
| 158. SSE | Soap Suds Enema |
| 159. S.O.B. | shortness of breath |
| 160. Stat | immediately |
| 161. ss | half |
| 162. TPR | Temperature, Pulse, Respiration |
| 163. tachy- | rapid |
| 164. tox- | poisonous |
| 165. tab | tablet |
| 166. uni- | one |
| 167. ultra | beyond |
| 168. ugtt | microdcrops |
| 169. V/S | Vital Signs |
| 170. wt | weight |
| 171. Triangle shape | change |
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