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Basic Medical Terminology Packet Abbreviations
Abbreviations for Medical Scribe Packet
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02/15/2015
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Term
Δ
 Definition
change
Term
ā
 Definition
before
Term
aaa
 Definition
abdominal aortic aneurysm
Term
a fib
 Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
abd
 Definition
abdomen
Term
Abx
 Definition
Antibiotics
Term
AMA
 Definition
Against Medical Advice
Term
AMS
 Definition
Altered Mental Status
Term
ASA
 Definition
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Term
BID
 Definition
Twice Daily
Term
Bilat LE
 Definition
Bilateral Lower Extremities
Term
BM
 Definition
Bowel Movement
Term
BP
 Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
-
c
 Definition
With
Term
CA
 Definition
Cancer,carcinoma
Term
CABG
 Definition
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft "Open Heart Surgery"
Term
CAD
 Definition
Coronary Artery Disease, "heart disease"
Term
CT or CAT
 Definition
Computerized Assisted Tomography
Term
CHF
 Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
COPD
 Definition
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Term
CP
 Definition
Chest Pain
Term
CPR
 Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Term
C-section
 Definition
Caesarean Section
Term
CSF
 Definition
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Term
CVA
 Definition
Cerebrovascular Accident or Costovertebral Angle
Term
CXR
 Definition
Chest x-ray
Term
c/o
 Definition
Complains of
Term
C-Spine
 Definition
cervical spine (neck)
Term
DKA
 Definition
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Term
DM
 Definition
Diabetes Mellitus
Term
DNR
 Definition
Do Not Resuscitate
Term
DOE
 Definition
Dyspnea on Exertion
Term
DVT
 Definition
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Term
Dx
 Definition
Diagnosis
Term
Dz
 Definition
Disease
Term
EKG/ECG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
EtOH
 Definition
Alcohol
Term
FHx
 Definition
Family History
Term
Fx
 Definition
Fracture
Term
GI
 Definition
Gastrointestinal
Term
G/P/Ab
 Definition
Gravida/Para/Abortion
Term
GSW
 Definition
Gun Shot Wound
Term
GU
 Definition
Genitourinary
Term
HA
 Definition
Headache
Term
HEENT
 Definition
Head Eyes Ears Nose Throat
Term
HPI
 Definition
History of Present Illness
Term
HTN
 Definition
Hypertension
Term
Hx
 Definition
History
Term
H&H
 Definition
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
Term
H&P
 Definition
History of Present Illness and Physical Exam
Term
I&D
 Definition
Incision and Drainage
Term
IDDM
 Definition
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Term
IUP
 Definition
Intrauterine Pregnancy
Term
IVDA
 Definition
IV Drug Abuse
Term
JVD
 Definition
Jugular Vein Distension
Term
LLE
 Definition
Left Lower Extremity
Term
LLQ
 Definition
Left Lower Quadrant
Term
LNMP
 Definition
Last Normal Menustrual Period
Term
LOC
 Definition
Loss of Consciousness
Term
LP
 Definition
Lumbar Puncture
Term
LUE
 Definition
Left Upper Extremity
Term
LUQ
 Definition
Left Upper Quadrant
Term
MCA
 Definition
Motorcycle Accident
Term
MI
 Definition
Myocardial Infarction
Term
N/A
 Definition
Not applicable
Term
NAD
 Definition
No acute distress, No acute disease
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Term
NKDA
 Definition
No known drug allergies
Term
Nml-or nl
 Definition
Normal
Term
NSAID
 Definition
Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Term
NSR
 Definition
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Term
NTG
 Definition
Nitroglycerin
Term
N/V/D
 Definition
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
Term
O2 Satu
 Definition
Oxygen saturation
Term
-
P
 Definition
post,after
Term
PCP
 Definition
Primary Care Physician
Term
PE
 Definition
Pulmonary Embolism or Physical Exam
Term
PERRL
 Definition
Pupils are equal round and reactive to light
Term
PO
 Definition
Per Os(by mouth)
Term
PM
 Definition
As needed
Term
PT
 Definition
Patient
Term
PTA
 Definition
Prior to Arrival
Term
QD
 Definition
Every Day
Term
QH
 Definition
Every Hour
Term
QHS
 Definition
At every bedtime
Term
Q2H
 Definition
Every two hours
Term
QID
 Definition
Four times a day
Term
RLE
 Definition
Right Lower Extremity
Term
RLQ
 Definition
Right Lower Quadrant
Term
ROM
 Definition
Range of Motion
Term
ROS
 Definition
Review of System
Term
RUE
 Definition
Right Upper Extremity
Term
RUQ
 Definition
Right Upper Quadrant
Term
Rx
 Definition
Prescription
Term
R/O
 Definition
Rule Out
Term
-
S
 Definition
Without
Term
SOB
 Definition
Shortness of Breath
Term
S/P
 Definition
Status Post (After)
Term
Sx
 Definition
Symptoms
Term
TIA
 Definition
Transient Ischemic Attack
Term
TID
 Definition
Three Times a Day
Term
TM
 Definition
Tympanic Membrane
Term
Tx
 Definition
Treatment
Term
UA
 Definition
Urinalysis
Term
URI
 Definition
Upper Respiratory Infection
Term
US
 Definition
Ultrasound
Term
UTD
 Definition
Up to date
Term
UTI
 Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
Term
WNL
 Definition
Within Normal Limits
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