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Abbreviations
Medix Terminology
Question | Answer |
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A, B, AB, O | blood types of ABO blood groups |
AB, Ab, ab | anitbody |
AIDS | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
ALL | Acute lymphocytic leukemia |
AML | Acute myelogenous leukemia |
APC | Antigen-presenting cell |
APTT | Activated partial thromboplastin time |
baso | basophil |
BCC | Basal cell carcinoma |
Bx | Biopsy |
CA | Cancer, Calcium |
CBC | Complete blood count |
CLL | Chronic lymphocytic leukemia |
cm | Centimeter |
CML | Chronis myelogenous leukemia |
decub | decubitus |
derm | Dermatology |
diff | Differential count |
EBV | Epstein-Barr virus |
eos | eosinophil |
ESR | erythrocyte sedimentation rate |
FS | frozen section |
Hb, Hgb | Hemoglobin |
HCT, Hct | Hematocrit |
HDN | Hemolytic disease of the newborn |
HIV | Human immunodeficiency virus |
I&D | Incision and drainage |
ID | Intradermal |
Igs | Immunoglobulins |
IMP | Impression |
ITP | Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura |
L1, L2 | First lumbar vertebra, Second lumbar vertebra |
lymphos | Lymphocytes |
MCH | Mean cell hemoglobin |
MCHC | Mean cell hemoglobin concentration |
MCV | Mean cell volume |
ml, Ml | millimeter |
NK cell | Natural killer cell |
PA | Pernicious anemia, Posteroanterior |
PCP | pneumocystis carinii pneumonia |
PCV | Packed cell volume |
poly, PMN, PMNL | polymorphonuclear leukocyte |
PT | Prothrombin Time |
PTT | Partial thromboplastin time |
RA | Rhuematoid arthritis, right atrium |
RBC, rbc | Red blood count/cell |
sed | Sedimentation, sedimentation rate |
segs | segmented neutrophils |
SLE | systemic lupus erythromatosus |
subcu, Sub-Q, subQ | Subcutaneous |
UNG, ung | Ointment |
WBC, wbc | White blood count/cell |
AAA | Abdominal aortic aneurysm |
ABGs | Arterial blood gases |
ACE | Angiotension-converting enzyme |
ACG | angiocardiography |
AF | Atrial fribrillation |
AFB | Acid-fast ballicus |
AP | Anteroposterior |
ARDS | Acute respiratory distress syndrome |
AS | Aortic Stenosis |
ASD | Atrial septal defect |
ASHD | Arteriosclerotic heart disease |
AST | Angiotension sensitivity test |
AV | Atrioventricular |
BBB | Bundle Branch Block |
BP | Blood pressure |
CABG | Coronary artery bypass graft |
CAD | Coronary artery disease |
CC | Cardiac catheterization, Chief complaint |
CCU | Coronary care unit |
CDH | Congenital dislocation of the hip |
CHF | Congestive heart failure |
Chol | Cholesterol |
CK | Creatine Kinase |
CO2 | Carbon dioxide |
COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPK | Creatine phosphokinase |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CT scan, CT | Computed tomography |
CV | Cardiovascular |
CXR | Chest x-ray |
DOE | Dyspnea on exertion |
DSA | Digital subtraction angiography |
DVT | Deep vein thrombosis |
ECG, EKG | Electrocardiogram |
ECHO | Echocardiogram |
FEV | Forced expiratory volume |
FVC | Forced vital capacity |
HDL | High density lipoprotein |
HF | Heart failure |
HMD | Hyaline membrane disease |
Hx | History |
ICD | Implantable cardioverter defribrillator |
ICU | Intensive care unit |
IPPB | Intermittent Partial Pressure Breathing |
IRDS | Infant respiratory distress syndrome |
IV, I.V | Intravenous |
LD | Lactate dehydrogenase |
LDL | Low density lipoprotein |
MI | Mycocardial infarction |
MRA | Magnetic resonance angiography |
MRI | Magnetic resonance imaging |
MS | Mitral stenosis, Multiple sclerosis |
MVP | Mitral valve prolapse |
NMTs | Nebulized mist treatments |
O2 | Oxygen |
P | Phosphorus |
PAC | Premature atrial contractions |
PaCO2, PCO2 | Partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
PAT | Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia |
PFT | Pulmonary function test |
pH | acidity, alkalinity |
Plt | platlet |
PND | Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea |
PO2 | Partial pressure of oxygen |
PTCA | Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
RD | Respiratory distress |
PVC | Premature ventricular contractions |
RDS | Respiratory distress syndrome |
RV | Right ventricle |
SA | Sinoatrial |
SaCO2 | Arterial oxygen saturation |
SIDS | Sudden infant death syndrome |
SK | Streptokinase |
SOB | Shortness of breath |
T&A | Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy |
TB | Tuberculosis |
TPA, tPA | Tissue plasminogen activator |
URI | Upper respiratory infection |
VC | Vitral capacity |
VLDL | Very low-density lipoprotein |
VSD | Ventricular septal defect |
VT | Ventricular tachycardia |
Alk phos | Alakline phosphate |
Ba | Barium |
BaE | Barium Enema |
BM | Bowel Movement |
C1, C2 | First cervical vertebra, second cervical vertebra |
DJD | Degenerative joint disease |
EGD | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
EMG | Electromyography |
ERCP | Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography |
Fx | Fracture |
GBS | Gallbladder series |
GB | Gallbladder |
GERD | Gastroesophageal reflux disease |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
HAV | Hepatitis A virus |
HBV | Hepatitis B virus |
HCV | Hepatitis C virus |
HNP | Herniated nucleus pulposus |
HP | Hemipelvectomy |
IBS | Irritable bowel syndrome |
IM, I.M | Intramuscular |
IS | Intracostal space |
MG, mg | Myasthenia gravis, milligram |
MS | Multiple sclerosis, musculoskeletal, mitral stenosis |
NSAIDs | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
PUD | Peptic ulcer disease |
R/O | Rule out |
ROM | Range of motion |
UGI | Upper gastrointestinal |
ABR | Auditory brainstem response |
Acc | Accomodation |
AD | Right ear, alzheimer disease |
ADHD | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder |
ALS | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
ANS | Autohomic nervous system |
AS | Left ear |
AU | Both ears |
BC | Bone conduction |
BEAM | Brain electrical activity mapping |
CNS | Central nervous system |
CP | Cerebral palsy |
CSF | Cerebrospinal fluid |
CVA | Cerebrovascular accident |
Dx | Diagnosis |
ECT | Electroconvulsive therapy |
EEG | Electroencephalography |
EENT | Ears, eyes, nose, throat |
ENT | Ears, nose, throat |
EOM | Extraocular movement |
Grav | Number of pregnancies |
ICP | Intracranial pressure |
IOP | Intraocular pressure |
IQ | Intelligent quotient |
KUB | Kidney, ureter, bladder |
LMP | Last menstral period |
LOC | Loss of consciousness |
LP | Lumbar puncture |
Myop | Myopia |
NYD | Not yet diagnosed |
os | Mouth |
OS | Left eye |
OU | Both eyes |
P.I | Present illness |
para | Number of vioable (live) births |
PERRLA | Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accomodation |
PET | Positron emission tomography |
PNS | Peripheral nervous system |
REM | Rapid eye movement |
Rx | Prescription, treament, therapy |
SNS | Sympathetic nervous system, somatic nervous system |
ST | Esotropia |
TIA | Transient ischemic attack |
VA | Visual acuity |
VF | Visual field |
Wt | Weight |
XT | Exotropia |
ACTH | Adrenocorticotropic hormone |
ADH | Antidiuretic hormone |
BMR | Basal metabolic rate |
DI | Diabetes insipidus |
DKA | Diabetic ketoacidosis |
DM | Diabetes mellitus |
DOB | Date of birth |
FSH | Follicle stimulating hormone |
GH | Growth hormone |
HB | hemoglobin |
ICSH | Interstitial cell stimulating hormone |
IDDM | Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
K | Potassium |
LH | Luteinizing hormone |
LLQ | Left lower quadrant |
MSH | Melanocyet-stimulating hormone |
NIDDM | Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
NPH | Neutral protamine hagedorn |
PGH | Pituitary growth hormone |
PRL | Prolactin |
PTH | Parathyroid hormone |
RAIU | Radioactive iodine uptake |
RUQ | Right upper quadrant |
T3 | Triiodothyronine |
T4 | Thyroxine |
TFT | Thyroid function test |
TPR | Temperature, pulse, respirations |
TRH | Thyrotropin releasing hormone |
TSH | Thyroid stimulating hormone |
a.c | Before meals |
Aa | Of each, affected area |
ASAP | As soon as possible |
BID, b.i.d | Twice daily, two times a day |
c | With |
cap(s) | Capsule |
Elix | Elixir |
GM, gm | Gram |
gt | Drop |
gtts | Drops |
h.s | At bedtime |
h, hr | Hour |
kg | Kilogram |
L | Litre |
liq | Liquid |
NPO | Nothing by mouth |
OTC | Over the counter |
oz | Ounce |
p.c, pc | After meals |
po, p.o | By mouth |
PRN, p.r.n | As required |
q.d, qd, od | Everyday |
q.o.d, q2d | every other day, every 2 days etc. |
q2h, q3h | Every 2 hours, every 3 hours etc. |
s | Without |
sol | Solution |
ss | One half |
STAT, stat | Immediately |
tab | Tablet |
tbsp | Tablespoon |
TID, t.i.d | Three times a day, three times daily |
tr | Trace |
tsp | Teaspoon |
Tx, tx | Treatment |