Medical Abbreviations
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| A | Assessment
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| - a | before
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| ac | before meals
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| ADL | activities of daily life
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| ad lib | as desired
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| AIDS | acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome
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| am | morning
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| amb | ambulate, ambulatory
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| amt | amount
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| AP | anterior posterior
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| ASA | aspirin
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| ASAP | as soon as possible
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| av | atrioventricular
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| ax | axillary
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| B | bilateral
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| bid | twice a day
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| BM | bowel movement
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| BP | blood pressure
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| BS | blood sugar, bowel sounds, breath sounds
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| Bx | biopsy
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| - c | with
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| C | celsius
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| CA | cancer
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| CBC | complete blood count
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| CC | chief complaint
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| cc | cubic centimeter
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| CHF | congestive heart failure
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| cm | centimetere
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| CNS | central nervous system
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| c/o | complains of
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| co2 | carbon dioxide
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| COPD | chronic obstuctive pulmonary disease
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| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid
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| CT | computer tomography
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| CVA | cerebrovascular accident
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| CXR | chest x-ray
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| d | day
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| dc | discontinue
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| DM | diabetes mellitus
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| DNR | do not resuscitate
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| DOA | dead on arrival
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| DOB | date of birth
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| DRG | diagnosis-related broup
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| DVT | deep vein thrombosis
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| Dx | diagnosis
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| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram
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| EEG | electroencephalogram
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| EMG | electromyogram
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| ENT | eqar,nose,and throat
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| ETA | estimated time of arrival
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| ETOH | alcohol
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| F | Fahrenheit
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| FBS | fasting blood sugar
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| FUO | fever of undetermineded origin fracture
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| fx | fracture
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| g/gm | gram
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| GERD | gastrosophageal reflux disease
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| GI | Gastrointestinal
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| gtt | drops
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| GTT | glucose tolerance test
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| GU | genitourinary
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| GYN | gynecology
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| h | hour
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| HA | headache
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| HBV | hepatitis B virus
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| Hct | hematocrit
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| HEENT | head, eyeyes, ears, nose, throat
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| Hg | mercury
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| hgb/hb | hemoglobin
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| h2o | water
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| h2o2 | hydrogen peroxide
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| HIB | haemophilus influenzae type be
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| HIV | human immunodeficidency virus
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| H&P or HxPx | history and physical
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| HR | heart rate
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| hs | hour of sleep
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| ht | height
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| hx | history
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| icu | intensive care unit
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| iddm | insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus
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| i&D | incision and drainage
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| i&O | intake and output
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| IP | inpatient
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| IV | intravenouss
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| K/K+ | potassium
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| kg | kilogram
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| L | left
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| l/i | liter
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| ib or # | pound
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| l&D | labor and delievery
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| LLQ | left lower quadrant
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| LMP | last menstrual period
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| LOC | level of consciousness
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| LUQ mg(m) | left upper quadrant milligram
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| MI | myocardial infarction
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| ml | milliliter
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| mm | millimeter
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| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging
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| na/na+ | sodium
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| n/a | not applicable
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| NB | new born
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| NCR | no cardiac resuscitation
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| neg | negative
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| NKA | no known allergies
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| nkda | no known drug allergies
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| noct | night
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| npo | nothing by mouth
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| ns | normal saline
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| n&v | nausea and vomiting
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| o2 | oxygen
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| OA | osteoarthritis
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| ob | obstetrics
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| OD | overdose or right eye
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| oint | ointment
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| OP | outpatient
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| OR | operating room
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| OS | left eye
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| OTC | over-the-counter
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| OU | both eyes
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| OV | office visit
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| oz | ounce
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| _ p | after
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| P | pulse
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| PDR | physicians desk reference
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| PE | pulmonary embolus or physical exam
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| PEDS | pediatrics
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| per | by or through
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| PET | positron emission tomography
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| PK | pain killer
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| pm | night
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| PMS | pre-menstrual syndrome
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| PO | orally, by mouth
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| PRN | as needed
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| q | every
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| qam | every morning
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| qd | every day
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| q_d | every_hour
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| qid | four times daily
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| R | rectal or respirations
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| (R) | right
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| RA | rheumatoid arthritis
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| RBC | red blood cell or red blood count
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| reg | regular
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| RICE | rest,ice,compression,and elevation
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| RLQ | right lower quadrant
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| R/O | Rule out
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| ROM | range of motion
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| ROS | review of systems
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| RRR | regular rate and rhythm
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| RTC | return to clinic
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| Rx | take or prescriotion
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| _ s | without
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| SA | sinoartial node
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| SIDS | sudden infant syndrome
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| sig | instructions or directions
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| sm | small
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| SO | standing order OR significant other
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| SOAP | subjective,objective, assesment, plan
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| sq/subcu/subq | subcutaneous
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| S&S | signs and symptoms
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| stat | imediately
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| STD | sexually transmitted diseases
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| T | temperature
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| tab | tablet
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| TB | tuberculosis
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| tbs | tablespoon
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| TCDB | turn,cough,deep breathe
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| temp | temperature
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| tid | three times daily
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| TM | tympanic membrane
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| TPR | temperature,pulse,and respiration
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| tsp | teaspoon
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| tx | therapy or treatment
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| U | unit
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| UA | urinalysis
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| UNK | unkown
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| URI | upper respitory infection
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| UTI | urinary tract infection
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| UV | ultra-violet
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| VA | visual acuity
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| VBAC | vaginal birth after c-section
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| VS | vital signs
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| VSS | vital signs stable
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| w/a | when awake
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| WBC | white blood cells OR white blood count
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| w/c | wheel chair
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| wk | week
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| WNL | within normal limits
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| Wt | weight
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| YOB | year of birth
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| yr | year
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| > | greater than
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| < | less than
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| + | positive
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| - | negative
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| ~ | approximately
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| % | percent
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| T | check
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