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Medical Terminology Abbrev.
HPRS - Del Mar College
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Term
AC, ac
 Definition
before meals
Term
ABC
 Definition
Airway/Breathing/Circulation
Term
abd
 Definition
abdomen, abduction
Term
ABG
 Definition
arterial blood gases
Term
ABX
 Definition
antibiotics
Term
ADA
 Definition
American Diabetic Association
Term
add
 Definition
adduction
Term
ADL
 Definition
Activities of Daily Living
Term
ad lib
 Definition
as much as needed, as desired
Term
Adm
 Definition
Admission
Term
AKA
 Definition
Above the knee amputation
Term
a.m.
 Definition
morning
Term
AMA
 Definition
against medical advice
Term
AMB, amb
 Definition
Ambulatory
Term
amp
 Definition
ampule
Term
Ant.
 Definition
Anterior
Term
AP
 Definition
anterior-posterior
Term
ARF
 Definition
Acute Renal Failure
Term
AROM
 Definition
Active range of motion
Term
ASAP
 Definition
as soon as possible
Term
ASA
 Definition
aspirin
Term
ASSMT
 Definition
Assessment
Term
as tol
 Definition
as tolerated
Term
Ax
 Definition
Axillary
Term
BBS
 Definition
bilateral breath sounds
Term
BCX
 Definition
blood culture
Term
BE
 Definition
barium enema
Term
BG
 Definition
blood glucose
Term
bid
 Definition
twice daily
Term
bil
 Definition
bilateral
Term
BKA
 Definition
Below the Knee Amputation
Term
Bld
 Definition
Blood
Term
BLE
 Definition
bilateral lower extremity
Term
bm
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
BMR
 Definition
basal metabolic rate
Term
BP, B/P
 Definition
blood pressure
Term
BPM, bpm
 Definition
beats per minute
Term
bs
 Definition
bedside or
bowel sounds
Term
BS
 Definition
blood sugar or
breath sounds
Term
BSA
 Definition
body surface area
Term
BUE
 Definition
Bilateral Upper Extremity
Term
BUN
 Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
Bx
 Definition
biopsy
Term
C
 Definition
Degrees Centigrade C*
Term
Ca
 Definition
Calcium
Term
CA
 Definition
Cancer, carcinoma
Term
Cal.
 Definition
calorie
Term
CT
 Definition
computerized axial tomography
Term
cath
 Definition
catheter, catherization
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CBR
 Definition
Complete bed rest
Term
CDC
 Definition
Center for Disease Control
Term
CEA
 Definition
carcinoembryonic antigen
Term
CHD
 Definition
congenital heart disease
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
CHO
 Definition
carbohydrate
Term
cl liq
 Definition
clear liquid
Term
cm
 Definition
centimeter
Term
CNS
 Definition
Central nervous system
Term
c/o
 Definition
complains of
Term
CO2
 Definition
Carbon dioxide
Term
Cont.
 Definition
continued
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CRF
 Definition
chronic renal failure
Term
CRTT
 Definition
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
Term
C/S
 Definition
C-section
Term
C&S
 Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CSF
 Definition
cerebral spinal fluid
Term
CTA
 Definition
clear to auscultation
Term
CV
 Definition
Cardiovascular
Term
CVA
 Definition
Cerebrovascular
Term
CVL
 Definition
Central Venous Line
Term
Cx
 Definition
Culture
Term
CXR
 Definition
Chest x-ray
Term
DAT
 Definition
diet as tolerated
Term
DI
 Definition
diabetes insipidus
Term
Diab.
 Definition
diabetes
Term
DM
 Definition
Diabetes mellitus
Term
DNR
 Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
D5NS
 Definition
Detrose 5% normal saline
Term
DOA
 Definition
dead on arrival
Term
DOB
 Definition
date of birth
Term
Dr.
 Definition
Doctor
Term
Drsg
 Definition
dressing
Term
dx
 Definition
diagnosis
Term
EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
Echo
 Definition
echocardiogram
Term
EEG
 Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
e.g.
 Definition
for example
Term
ENT
 Definition
ear, nose and throat
Term
EOM
 Definition
extraocular muscles, movement
Term
ESR
 Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ESRD
 Definition
End-stage renal disease
Term
et
 Definition
and
Term
E.T.
 Definition
Expiratory Time
Term
ETT
 Definition
endotracheal tube
Term
F
 Definition
Female
Term
*F
 Definition
Degrees Fahrenheit
Term
FBS
 Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
Fe
 Definition
iron
Term
FEV
 Definition
Forced Expiratory volume
Term
FHX
 Definition
Family History
Term
fl
 Definition
fluid
Term
FNP
 Definition
Family Nurse Practitioner
Term
FREQ
 Definition
frequent
Term
FROM
 Definition
full range of motion
Term
FS
 Definition
full strength
Term
F/U
 Definition
Follow-up
Term
FUO
 Definition
fever of undetermined origin
Term
FWB
 Definition
full weight bearing
Term
Fx
 Definition
fracture
Term
GFR
 Definition
glomerular filtration rate
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
gm
 Definition
gram
Term
GT
 Definition
Gastrostomy tube
Term
GTC
 Definition
generalized tonic clonic
Term
GTT
 Definition
Glucose Tolerance Test
Term
gtts
 Definition
drops
Term
GU
 Definition
genitourinary
Term
GYN
 Definition
gynecology
Term
HBG
 Definition
Glycolated hemoglobin
Term
Hct
 Definition
hematocrit (to be used by laboratory only)
Term
HEENT
 Definition
head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
Term
Hgb
 Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HOB
 Definition
head of bed
Term
H & H
 Definition
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Term
H&P
 Definition
history and physical
Term
hr
 Definition
hour
Term
HR
 Definition
heart rate
Term
hs, h.s.
 Definition
hour of sleep
Term
Ht.
 Definition
height
Term
HTN
 Definition
hypertension
Term
hx
 Definition
history
Term
I
 Definition
Independent
Term
IBW
 Definition
ideal body weight
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
I&D
 Definition
incision and drainage
Term
IDDM
 Definition
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
IMM
 Definition
immunization
Term
Inj
 Definition
injection
Term
I&O
 Definition
Intake and output
Term
IPPB
 Definition
intermittent positive pressure breathing
Term
IS
 Definition
Incentive spirometry
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
(write continuous or push)
Term
JT
 Definition
jejunal tube
Term
K+
 Definition
potassium level
Term
Kcal
 Definition
kilocalorie
Term
KCL
 Definition
potassium chloride
Term
Kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
KUB
 Definition
kidneys, ureters, bladder
Term
KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
(cannot stand alone; must be accompanied with a specific rate)
Term
L
 Definition
left
Term
l
 Definition
liter
Term
LAB
 Definition
Laboratory
Term
LAT
 Definition
lateral
Term
lb
 Definition
pound
Term
LE
 Definition
Lower Extremity
Term
LIQ
 Definition
Liquid
Term
LLE
 Definition
left lower extremity
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
L/min
 Definition
liters per minute (oxygen)
Term
LOC
 Definition
loss of consciousness
Term
LP
 Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
LTC
 Definition
Long term care
Term
LUE
 Definition
Left Upper Extremity
Term
LUL
 Definition
left upper lobe
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
LVN
 Definition
licensed vocational nurse
Term
Lytes
 Definition
electrolytes
Term
MAE (E)
 Definition
moves all extremities (equally)
Term
max
 Definition
maximum
Term
Mcg
 Definition
microgram
Term
MCL
 Definition
midclavicular line
Term
M.D.
 Definition
Medical Doctor
Term
meds
 Definition
medications
Term
mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
Term
mg
 Definition
milligram
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
min
 Definition
minute or
minimum
Term
ml
 Definition
milliliter
Term
mm
 Definition
millimeter
Term
MMR
 Definition
measles, mumps, rubella
Term
mod
 Definition
moderate
Term
MRI
 Definition
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Term
N/A
 Definition
not applicable
Term
Na+
 Definition
sodium
Term
NACL
 Definition
sodium chloride
Term
NC
 Definition
nasal cannula
Term
neg
 Definition
negative
Term
NG
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
NGT
 Definition
nasogastric tube
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
Term
NSR
 Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
N/V
 Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
NWB
 Definition
non-weight bearing
Term
O2
 Definition
oxygen
Term
OB
 Definition
obstetrics
Term
OR
 Definition
Operating Room
Term
OOB
 Definition
out of bed
Term
Ophth
 Definition
ophthalmic
Term
OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
Term
OTC
 Definition
over the counter drugs
Term
OTR
 Definition
Occupational Therapist Registered
Term
oz.
 Definition
ounce
Term
Path
 Definition
Pathology
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
PCA
 Definition
patient controlled analgesia
Term
PE
 Definition
physical exam
Term
PERRLA
 Definition
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodations
Term
PF
 Definition
peak flow
Term
PFT
 Definition
Pulmonary Function Test
Term
PMI
 Definition
point of maximum impulse
Term
p.m.
 Definition
afternoon
Term
po
 Definition
by mouth
Term
P.Ox
 Definition
pulse oximeter
Term
PT
 Definition
Prothrombin time or
Physical Therapy
Term
PROM
 Definition
Passive Range of Motion
Term
PR
 Definition
per rectum
Term
prn
 Definition
when necessary
Term
prox
 Definition
proximal
Term
pt
 Definition
patient
Term
PWB
 Definition
partial weight bearing
Term
R
 Definition
right
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood cells
Term
RDS
 Definition
respiratory distress syndrome
Term
Rec
 Definition
rectal
Term
reg
 Definition
regular
Term
Resp
 Definition
respiratory
Term
RLL
 Definition
right lower lobe
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
RN
 Definition
Registered Nurse
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
ROS
 Definition
review of systems
Term
RPh
 Definition
Registered Pharmacist
Term
RUE
 Definition
Right Upper Extremity
Term
RUL
 Definition
Right Upper Lobe
Term
RUQ
 Definition
Right Upper Quadrant
Term
Rx
 Definition
medication, prescription
Term
SBA
 Definition
stand-by assistance
Term
SOB
 Definition
short of breath
Term
SP
 Definition
speech
Term
S/P
 Definition
status post
Term
Sp. gr.
 Definition
specific gravity
Term
sq
 Definition
Subcutaneous (injection)
Term
S/S
 Definition
Signs/Symptoms
Term
STAT
 Definition
at once, immediately
Term
STD
 Definition
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Term
Subcut.
 Definition
Subcutaneous
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
tbsp.
 Definition
Tablespoon
Term
TCDB
 Definition
turn cough and deep breathe
Term
TID, tid, t.i.d.
 Definition
three times a day
Term
T, temp
 Definition
temperature
Term
T.O. or T/O
 Definition
telephone order
Term
TPR
 Definition
temperature, pulse and respirations
Term
tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
TTWB
 Definition
toe touch weight bearing
Term
Tx
 Definition
treatment
Term
UA
 Definition
urinalysis
Term
UE
 Definition
upper extremity
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
V/O, V.O.
 Definition
verbal order
Term
V/S
 Definition
vital signs
Term
WB
 Definition
weight bearing
Term
WBAT
 Definition
weight bearing as tolerated
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood cells
Term
W/C, w/c
 Definition
wheel chair
Term
WNL
 Definition
within normal limits
Term
Wt.
 Definition
weight
Term
X
 Definition
times
Term
x-match
 Definition
cross match
Term
y/o
 Definition
years old
Term
yr.
 Definition
year(s)
Term
&
 Definition
And
Term
%
 Definition
percent, percentile
Term
"
 Definition
inches or
seconds
Term
'
 Definition
foot, feet or
minutes
Term
=
 Definition
equal
Term
@
 Definition
at
Term
#
 Definition
number (preceding number) or
pounds
Term
+
 Definition
positive
Term
-
 Definition
negative
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
qid
 Definition
four times a day
Term
qns
 Definition
quantity not sufficient
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