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Common Medical Abbreviations
Common Medical Abbreviations
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12/28/2011
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A & P
 Definition
anatomy and physiology
Term
ACLS
 Definition
advanced cardia life support
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
CA
 Definition
cancer
Term
CAD
 Definition
coronary artery disease
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CXR
 Definition
chest x-ray
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
NPO
 Definition
Latin "nil oer os" which means "nothing by mouth"
Term
P.R.N.
 Definition
whatever needed
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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STAT
 Definition
Latin "statim", which means "immediately"
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*ER/ED
 Definition
emergency room/emergency department
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