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Term
aa
 Definition
of each
Term
Abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
AD
 Definition
advance directive
Term
ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
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Ad lib
 Definition
as much as desired, at pleasure
Term
A/G
 Definition
albumin/globulin ratio
Term
AIDS
 Definition
acquired immunity deficiency syndrome
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A.M.A.
 Definition
against medical advice
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AMD
 Definition
age-related mascular degeneration
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amp
 Definition
ampule
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amt
 Definition
amount
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aq
 Definition
water
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aq dist
 Definition
distilled water
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ASH.D.
 Definition
arteriosclerotic heart disease
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BE
 Definition
barium enema
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bId
 Definition
twice a day
Term
BMR
 Definition
basal metabolic rate
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BP or B/P
 Definition
blood pressure
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BRP
 Definition
bathroom privileges
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c
 Definition
with
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Ca
 Definition
carcinoma
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CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
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caps
 Definition
capsules
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cath
 Definition
catheter
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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c c
 Definition
cubic centimeter
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cf
 Definition
compare
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
CMP
 Definition
comprehensive metabolic panel
Term
CNS
 Definition
central nervous system
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COLD
 Definition
chronic obstructive lung disease, same as COPD
Term
comp
 Definition
compound
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COPD
 Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CVA
 Definition
cerebral vascular accident
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d/c
 Definition
discontinued
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decub
 Definition
lying down
Term
Diab
 Definition
diabetic
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Diag or Dx
 Definition
diagnosis
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Diff
 Definition
differential blood count
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Dil
 Definition
dilute
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Disc
 Definition
discontinue
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Disch or D/C
 Definition
discharge
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DM
 Definition
diabetes mellitus
Term
DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
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EKG or ECG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
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EMS
 Definition
emergency medical service
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ESRD
 Definition
end stage renal disease
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exam
 Definition
examination
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fl or fld
 Definition
fluid
Term
FUO
 Definition
fever of unknown origin
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Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
GII
 Definition
gastrointestinal
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gm
 Definition
gram
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gr
 Definition
grain
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gtt or gtts
 Definition
drop(s)
Term
H or hr
 Definition
hour
Term
HBP
 Definition
high blood pressure
Term
HBV
 Definition
Hepatitis B virus that infects the liver; highly contagious
Term
HIV
 Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
hs
 Definition
at bedtime
Term
hypo
 Definition
hypodermically
Term
IDDM
 Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
inf
 Definition
infusion
Term
I & O
 Definition
intake and output
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IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
KUB
 Definition
kidney-ureter-bladder
Term
l
 Definition
liter
Term
lab
 Definition
laboratory
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Lat
 Definition
lateral
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lb
 Definition
pound
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liq
 Definition
liquid
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mg
 Definition
milligram
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min
 Definition
minute
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ml
 Definition
milliliter
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mm
 Definition
millimeter
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MN
 Definition
midnight
Term
MRSA
 Definition
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Term
N
 Definition
noon
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
noninsulin dependent diabets mellitus
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no
 Definition
number
Term
noct.
 Definition
at night
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NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NV
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
od
 Definition
right eye
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
os
 Definition
left eye
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
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ou
 Definition
each eye
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce
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p
 Definition
pulse
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pc
 Definition
after meal
Term
PEARL
 Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light
Term
PEG
 Definition
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
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po
 Definition
by mouth
Term
prn
 Definition
as needed
Term
prog
 Definition
prognosis
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PROM
 Definition
passive range of motion
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pt
 Definition
pint
Term
PT
 Definition
physical therapy
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PX
 Definition
physical exam
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qd
 Definition
every day
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qh
 Definition
every hour
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qhs
 Definition
each bedtime
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qid
 Definition
four times a day
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qn
 Definition
every night
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qod
 Definition
every other day
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qs
 Definition
sufficient quantity
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ROM
 Definition
range of motion
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Rx
 Definition
prescription
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s
 Definition
without
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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sol
 Definition
solution
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sos
 Definition
one dos, if necessary
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spec
 Definition
specimen
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SS
 Definition
soap solution
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ss
 Definition
half
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stat
 Definition
immediately
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surg
 Definition
surgery
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T
 Definition
temperature
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tab
 Definition
tablet
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TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
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tId
 Definition
three times a day
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tinct or tr
 Definition
tincture
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TO
 Definition
telephone order
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TPR
 Definition
temperature, pulse and respiration
Term
u
 Definition
unit
Term
ung
 Definition
ointment
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
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UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
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VO
 Definition
verbal order
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vol
 Definition
volume
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vs
 Definition
vital signs
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WBC
 Definition
white blood cells
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W/C
 Definition
wheel chair
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wt
 Definition
weight
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