Medical Terminology Abbreviations
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| abd | abdomen
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| ac | before meals
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| ADL | activities of daily living
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| ad lib | as desired
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| AM (am) | morning
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| amb | ambulatory
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| amt | amount
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| ap | apical
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| bid | twice a day
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| BM (bm) | bowel movement
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| BP | blood pressure
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| BRP | bathroom privileges
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| line (-) over "c" (can't type this) | with
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| C | centigrade
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| CA | cancer
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| cath | catheter
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| CBR | complete bed rest
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| cc | cubic centimetre
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| c/o | complains of
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| CO2 (subscript: 2)(can't type) | carbon dioxide
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| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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| dc (d/c) | discontinue
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| DOA | dead on arrival
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| DON | director of nursing
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| drsg | dressing
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| dx | diagnosis
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| ECC (EKG) | eletrocardiogram
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| EEG | electroencephalogram
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| ER | emergency room
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| F | Fahrenheit
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| fl (fld) | fluid
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| gal | gallon
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| GB | gallbladder
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| GI | gastrointestinal
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| h (hr) | hour
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| H2O (subscript 2) (can't type) | water
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| HS (hs) | hour of sleep
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| ht | height
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| in | inch
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| I&O | intake and output
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| IV | intravenous
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| L | left, litre
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| lab | laboratory
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| liq | liquid
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| LLQ | left lower quadrant
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| lt | left
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| LPN | licensed practical nurse
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| LVN | licenced vocational nurse
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| LUQ | left upper quadrant
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| meds | medications
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| mid noc | midnight
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| min | minute
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| mL | millilitre
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| neg | negative
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| noc | night
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| NPO (npo) | nothing by mouth
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| O2 (subscript 2) (can't type) | oxygen
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| OB | obstetrics
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| OOB | out of bed
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| OR | operating room
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| OT | occupational therapy
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| oz (Oz) | ounce
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| pc | after meals
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| peds | pediatrics
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| per | by, through
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| PM (pm) | after noon
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| po (per os) | by mouth
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| postop (post op) | postoperative
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| preop (pre op) | preoperative
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| prep | preparation
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| prn | when necessary
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| Pt (pt) | patient
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| PT | physiotherapy
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| line (-) over q (can't type) | every
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| qd | every day
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| qh | every hour
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| q2h, q3h, etc. | every 2 hours, every 3 hours, etc.
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| qhs | every night at bedtime
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| qid | four times a day
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| qod | every other day
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| R | rectal temperature; respiration; right
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| RBC | red blood cell; red blood count
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| RLQ | right lower quadrant
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| RN | registered nurse
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| ROM | range of motion
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| RPN | registered practical nurse; registered psychiatric nurse
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| RUQ | right upper quadrant
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| line (-) over s (can't type) | without
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| SOB | shortness of breath
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| Spec (spec) | specimen
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| SSE | soap suds enema
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| stat | at once, immediately
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| tbsp | tablespoon
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| tid | three times a day
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| TLC | tender loving care
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| TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations
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| tsp | teaspoon
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| U/a (U/A, u/a) | urinalysis
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| VS (vs) | vital signs
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| WBC | white blood cell; white blood count
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| w/c | wheel chair
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| wt | weight
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