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Units of measure used in Inscription-subscription

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Meaning
cc., cc   cubic centimeter (1cc=1mL)  
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fl, fld.   a measure that is a fluid measure  
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g., Gm   gram  
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gr., gr   grain  
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gtt.   drop  
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crazy looking M , dont confuse with mL   minim  
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mcg., mcg, and (greek mu)   microgram  
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mg., mg   milligram  
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ml., mL   milliliter. 1cc = 1mL  
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mOsm, mOsmol   milliosmole  
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O.   Apothecary pint  
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oz.   ounce  
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parts   ratio of ingredient quantities to each other. all components must have the same units  
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ratio strength   way of representing drug concentration. 1:n, n always represents the total quantity of the preparation NOT just that of the solvent  
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ss., ss   one half  
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tbl., tbsp., tbs.   tablespoonful 1 tbsp = 15mL  
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tsp.   teaspoonful 1tsp = 5mL  
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U, u, I.U.   Unit, International unit  
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