Medical Abbreviations
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| AB, ab, Ab | abortion
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| ABG | arterial blood gases
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| abd | abdomen
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| AC, ac | before meals
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| ad lib | as desired
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| ADD | attention deficit disorder
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| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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| Amb, amb | ambulatory, ambulance
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| Amt | amount
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| AR | apical rate
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| ARMD | age related macular degeneration
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| AROM | active range of motion
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| ASA | aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid
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| ASD | atrial septal defect
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| ax | axilla, axillary
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| BE | barium enema
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| BID, bid | twice a day
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| bil, bilat | bilateral
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| BM | bowel movement
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| BP | blood pressure
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| BX, Bx | Biopsy
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| CA, ca | cancer/carcinoma
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| CAP, cap | capsule
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| cath | catheterization
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| CC | chief complaint
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| CCU | cardiac care unit
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| C/O, c/o | complaining of
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| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease
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| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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| CPE | complete physical exam
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| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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| CXR | chest x-ray
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| CVA | cerebrovascular accident
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| DOB | date of birth
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| D/C, d/c | discontinue
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| D & C | dilating and curettage
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| dec | deceased
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| DOA | dead on arrival
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| DOD | date of death
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| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
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| DtaP | diphtheria tetanus acellular pertussis
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| DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding
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| DVT | deep vein thrombosis
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| Dx | diagnosis
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| ECK, EKG | electrocardiogram
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| EMG | eletromyogram
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| ENT | ears, nose and throat
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| ER | emergency
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| exam | examination
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| FROM | full range of motion
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| F/U | follow-up
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| FUO | fever of unknown origin
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| Fx | fracture
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| GC | gonorrhea
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| GB | gallbladder
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| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disorder
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| G, Gm, g | gram
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| gr | grain
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| GTT | glucose tolerance test
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| GU | genitourinary, gastric ulcer
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| GYN | gynecology, gynecologist
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| Hb, Hgb, Hg | hemoglobin
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| HA | headache
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| HTN | hypertension
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| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus
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| HAV | hepatitis A virus
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| HBV | hepatitis B virus
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| HCV | hepatitis C virus
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| H & P | history and physical
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| hr, h | hour
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| HS, hs | hour of sleep, at bedtime
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| Hx | history
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| HPV | human papilloma virus
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| ICU | intensive care unit
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| I & D | incision and drainage
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| ID | intradermal
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| IM | intramuscular
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| ICD | implantable cardioverter defibrillator
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| inj | injection
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| IOL | intraocular lens
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| IOP | intraocular pressure
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| I & O, I/O | intake and output
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| IVP | intravenous pyelogram
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| IV | intravenous
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| JCAHO | joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations
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| kg | kilogram
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| Lab, lab | laboratory
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| LASIK | laser assisted in situ keratomileusis
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| lb | pound
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| LD, L & D | labor and delivery
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| LMP | last menstrual period
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| MRSA | Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
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| MD | muscular dystrophy
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| mg | milligram
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| MI | myocardial infarction
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| ml | milliliter
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| mo | month
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| MS | multiple sclerosis
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| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging
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| MVP | mitral valve prolapse
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| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs`
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| NKDA/NKa | no known (drug) allergies
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| NPO | nothing by mouth
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| N & V | nausea and vomiting
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| O2 | oxygen
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| OB | obstetrics, occult blood
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| OD | overdose
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| OP | outpatient
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| OR | operating room
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| OT | occupational therapy
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| PA & lat | posteroanterior and lateral
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| pc | after meals
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| PE | pulmonary embolism
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| PED, ped | pediatrics
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| PI | present illness
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| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease
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| PO. postop | postoperative
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| PO, po | by mouth, orally
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| PP | postpartum, postprandial
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| preop, pre-op | preoperative
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| PRK | photo reactive keratectomy
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| prog | prognosis
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| PROM | passive range of motion
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| PT | physical therapy, prothrombin time
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| pt, pT, PT | PATIENT
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| prn, PRN | AS NEEDED
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| PERLA & D | pupils equal; reactive to light; accommodation and distance
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| PERRLA | pupils, equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
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| PFT | pulmonary function test
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| PTSD | post traumatic stress disorder
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| qhs | every night
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| QID, qid | four times a day
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| RA | rheumatoid arthritis
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| R | rectal
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| R, resp | respiration, respiratory
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| RO, R/O | rule out
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| QNS | quantity not sufficient
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| RT | respiratory therapy
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| Rx | prescription
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| SOB | shortness of breath
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| spec | specimen
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| STAT | immediately
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| sub-Q, subQ | subcutaneous
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| supp | suppository
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| Sx | symptoms
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| T & A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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| tab | tablet
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| TIA | transient ischemic attack
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| T, temp | temperature
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| TB | tuberculosis
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| Tid | three times a day
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| Tx | treatment
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| UA | urinalysis
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| UGI | upper gastrointestinal
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| ung | ointment
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| URI | upper respiratory infection
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| US | ultrasound
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| UTI | urinary tract infection
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| VA | visual acuity
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| VD | venereal disease
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| VS | vital signs "vitals"
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| VF | visual field
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| WNL | within normal limits
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| WT | weight
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| y/o | year old
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