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Abbreviations S thru W/ Lab, Chem., and Symbols

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Abbreviation: s   Meaning: without  
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Abbreviation: sig.   Meaning: write, to be labeled Abbreviation:  
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Abbreviation: SOB   Meaning: shortness of breath  
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Abbreviation: ss   Meaning: half  
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Abbreviation: SSE   Meaning: soap suds enema  
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Abbreviation: staph   Meaning: staphylococcus  
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Abbreviation: stat   Meaning: immediately  
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Abbreviation: strep   Meaning: strepococcus  
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Abbreviation: syr   Meaning: syrup  
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Abbreviation: T   Meaning: temperature  
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Abbreviation: tab   Meaning: tablet  
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Abbreviation: tbsp.   Meaning: tablespoon  
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Abbreviation: tid   Meaning: three times a day  
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Abbreviation: TO   Meaning: telephone order  
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Abbreviation: TPR   Meaning: temperature, pulse, and respirations  
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Abbreviation: tsp.   Meaning: teaspoon  
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Abbreviation: UP   Meaning: universal precautions  
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Abbreviation: URI   Meaning: upper respiratory infection  
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Abbreviation: UTI   Meaning: urinary tract infection  
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Abbreviation: v.o.   Meaning: verbal order  
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Abbreviation: v.s.   Meaning: vital signs  
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Abbreviation: W/C   Meaning: wheelchair  
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Abbreviation: wt.   Meaning: weight  
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Abbreviations of Hospital Areas   Meaning of Hospital Areas  
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Abbreviation: CCU   Meaning: coronary care unit; critical care unit  
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Abbreviation: CS   Meaning: central supply  
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Abbreviation: EENT   Meaning: eyes, ears, nose, throat  
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Abbreviation: ER   Meaning: emergency room  
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Abbreviation: GI lab   Meaning: gastrointestinal lab  
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Abbreviation: lab   Meaning: laboratory  
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Abbreviation: MICU   Meaning: medical intensive care unit  
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Abbreviation: NICU   Meaning: neuro intensive care unit; neonatal intensive care unit  
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Abbreviation: OB-GYN   Meaning: obstetrics and gynecology, or obstetrician gynecologist  
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Abbreviation: OR   Meaning: operating room  
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Abbreviation: pedi   Meaning: pediatrics  
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Abbreviation: PT   Meaning: physical therapist  
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Abbreviation: RT   Meaning: respiratory therapist  
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Abbreviation: SICU   Meaning: surgical intensive care unit  
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Laboratory Abbreviations   Laboratory Meanings  
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Abbreviation: ABG   Meaning: arterial blood gas  
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Abbreviation: ACP   Meaning: acute care panel  
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Abbreviation: BUN   Meaning: blood urea nitrogen  
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Abbreviation: C&S   Meaning: culture and sensitivity  
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Abbreviation: CBC   Meaning: complete blood count  
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Abbreviation: chem.   Meaning: chemistry  
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Abbreviation: CSF   Meaning: cerebral spinal fluid  
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Abbreviation: CXR   Meaning: chest X ray  
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Abbreviation: DPT   Meaning: diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus  
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Abbreviation: FBS   Meaning: fasting blood sugar  
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Abbreviation: HCT   Meaning: hematocrit  
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Abbreviation: Hgb   Meaning: hemoglobin  
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Abbreviation: lytes   Meaning: electrolytes  
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Abbreviation: O&P   Meaning: ova and parasites  
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Abbreviation: O2   Meaning: oxygen  
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Abbreviation: RBC   Meaning: red blood cells  
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Abbreviation: TB   Meaning: tuberculosis  
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Abbreviation: UA   Meaning: urinalysis  
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Abbreviation: WBC   Meaning: white blood cells  
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Chemistry Abbreviations   Chemistry Meanings  
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Abbreviation: Ca   Meaning: calcium  
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Abbreviation: Cl   Meaning: chloride  
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Abbreviation: CRE   Meaning: creatinine  
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Abbreviation: Fe   Meaning: Iron  
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Abbreviation: Glu   Meaning: glucose  
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Abbreviation: K   Meaning: potassium  
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Abbreviation: Na   Meaning: sodium  
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Abbreviation: NaHCO3   Meaning: sodium bicarbonate  
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Medical Symbol Abbreviations   Medical Symbol Meanings  
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Abbreviation:   Meaning: less than  
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Abbreviation:   Meaning: greater than  
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Abbreviation:   Meaning: pound  
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Abbreviation:   Meaning: at  
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Abbreviation:   Meaning: and  
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Abbreviation:   Meaning: male  
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Abbreviation:   Meaning: female  
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Abbreviation:   Meaning: increase  
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Abbreviation:   Meaning: descrease  
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