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Sonia Aguirre
Medical Terminology
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10/06/2016

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Term
bilateral
Definition
bi- Two
later- Side
al- Pertaining to
Pertaining to two sides
Term
PA
Definition
Abbreviation for posteroanterior.
Meaning from the back to the front.
PA refers to position
Term
GI
Definition
Abbreviation for GastroIntestinal.
Term
OT
PT
ST
Definition
Abbreviation for:
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech Thrapy
Term
prn
Definition
Abbreviation for latin word pro re nata
meaning as needed.
Term
od
os
ou
Definition
Abbreviation for latin words for the eyes
oculus dexter (right eye)
oculus sinister (left eye)
oculus uterque (both eyes)
Term
TO
VO
Definition
Abbreviations for
Telephone Order
Verbal Order
Term
cardiomyopathy
Definition
Cardio- Heart
myo- muscle
pathy- disease
Any disease of the heart muscle
Term
CHF
Definition
Abbreviation for Congestive Heart Failure
Term
SOB
Definition
Abbreviation for Shortness of Breath
Term
ADLs
Definition
Abbreviation for Activities of Daily Living
Term
NAS
Definition
Abbreviation for No Added Salt
Term
BM
Definition
abbreviation for Bowel Movement
Term
PO
Definition
Abbreviation for the latin words for per os. Meaning by mouth, orally.
Term
BID
TID
Definition
Latin abbreviation for frequency
bis in die (twice a day)
ter in die (three times a day)
Term
qhs
Definition
Latin abbreviation for quaque hora somni
Meaning at hour of sleep or at bedtime
Term
anemia
Definition
an- no/without
emia- blood condition
Term
CPR
Definition
Abbreviation for CardioPulmonary Resuscitation.
Term
Hematologist
Definition
Hemat- Blood
ologist- Specialist
Term
C/O
Definition
Abbreviation for Complains Of
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