Abbrevations Flashcards
(180 cards)
1
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a
A
Before
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AB, Abnl, abn
A
Abnormal
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abd
A
Abdomen
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Latin name for AD
A
auris Dextra
5
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Auris Dextra
A
Right Ear
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ante cibum
A
Before meals
7
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Latin name for ac
A
ante cibum
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ac
A
Before Meals
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AD
A
Right Ear
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Latin name for ad lib
A
Ad libitum
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ad lib
A
As Desired
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AIDS
A
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Q
ant
A
Anterior
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AP
A
Anteroposterior
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Q
auris sinistra
A
Left Ear
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Latin name for AS
A
auris sinistra
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AS
A
Left Ear
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auris utraque
A
Both Ears
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Latin name for AU
A
auris utraque
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AU
A
Both Ears
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Ba
A
Barium
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BaE, BE
A
Barium Enema
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bid
A
Twice A Day
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BMR
A
Basal Metabolic Rate
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BP
Blood Pressure
26
BPH
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia; Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
27
BSE
Breast Self-examination
28
BUN
Blood Urea Nitrogen
29
Bx, bx
Biopsy
30
c
With
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CA
Cancer; Cardiac Arrest;Chronological Age
32
CAD
Coronary Artery Disease
33
CBC
Complete Blood Count
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CBD
Common Bile Duct
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cc
Cubic Centimeter
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CC
Chief Complaint
37
CDH
Congenital Dislocation of the Hip
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CF
Cystic Fibrosis
39
CHD
Coronary Heart Disease
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CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
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COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
42
CPD
Cephalopelvic Disproportion
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CPR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
44
CS, C-section
Cesarean Section
45
CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluid
46
CT scan, CAT scan
Computed Tomography Scan
47
CTS
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
48
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident
49
CVD
Cerebrovascular Disease
50
CXR
Chest X-ray; Chest Radiograph
51
D&C
Dilation and Curettage
52
decub
Decubitus
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DM
Diabetes Mellitus
54
DNR
Do Not Resusciate
55
DRE
Digital Rectal Examination
56
DSA
Digital Subtraction Angiography
57
Dx, dx
Diagnoses (Singular: Diagnosis)
58
ECG, EKG
Electrocardiogram
59
ED
Emergency Department; Erectile Dysfunction
60
EDC
Estimated Date of Confinement
61
EEG
Electroencephalogram
62
EENT
Eyes, ears, nose & throat
63
ENT
Ears, Nose & Throat
64
ERCP
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
65
ESWL
Extracorporeal Shock-wave; Lithotripsy
66
FBS
Fasting Blood Sugar
67
Fx
Fracture
68
G
Gravida (Pregnant)
69
GB
Gallbladder
70
GERD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
71
GI
Gastrointestinal
72
HAV
Hepatitis A Virus
73
Hb, Hg, Hgb
Hemoglobin
74
HBV
Hepatitis B Virus
75
HCG, hCG
Human Chrionic Gonadotropin
76
HF
Heart Failure
77
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
78
h/o
History of
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HPI
History of Present Illness
80
HPV
Human Papilloma Virus
81
HRT
Hormone Replacement Theraphy
82
hora somni
At bedtime
83
Latin name for hs
hora somni
84
hs
At Bedtime (Hour of Sleep)
85
HSG
Hysterosalpingography
86
HSV
Herpes Simplex Virus
87
HTN
Hypertension
88
Hx
History
89
ICU
Intensive Care Unit
90
ID
Intradermal
91
IDDM
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
92
IM
Intramuscular
93
IP
Inpatient
94
IRDS
Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
95
IUD
Intrauterine Device
96
IV, I.V.
Intravenous
97
IVC
Inferior Vena Cava; Intravenous Cholangiography
98
IVF
In Vitro Fertilization
99
IVP
Intravenous Pyelography; also called Excretory Urography (EU) or Intravenous Urography (IVU)
100
IVU
Intravenous Urography;also called Excretory Urography (EU) or Intravenous Pyelography (IVP)
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K
Potassium
102
KUB
Kidney, Ureter, Bladder
103
LAT, lat
Lateral
104
LLQ
Left Lower Quadrant
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LMP
Last Menstrual Period
106
Lt, lt
Left
107
LUQ
Left Upper Quadrant
108
mmHg
Millimeters of Mercury
109
MRA
Magnetic Resonance Angiogram; Magnetic Resonance Angiography
110
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
111
MRI scan
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan
112
NG
Nasogastric
113
NICU
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
114
NIDDM
Non-insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus
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noc.
Night
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npo
Nothing by Mouth
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OB-GYN
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Latin name for OU
oculus uterque
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Latin name for OS
oculus sinister
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Latin name for OD
oculus dexter
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OD
Right Eye
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OP
Outpatient
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OR
Operating Room
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OS
Left Eye
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OTC
Over-the-counter
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OU
Both Eyes
127
p
After
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PA
Posteroanterior
129
Meaning of pH
Power of hydrogen
130
Latin name for PC
post cibum
131
pc, pp
After Meals (Postprandial)
132
PE
Physical Examination
133
PET
Positron Emission Tomography
134
pH
Symbol for Degree of Acidity or Alkalinity
135
PID
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
136
PMS
Premenstrual Syndrome
137
po
By Mouth (per os)
138
prn
As Required
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pt
Patient
140
Px
Physical Examination
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q2h
Every 2 Hours
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q4h
Every 4 Hours
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qam, qm
Every Morning
144
qd
Every Day
145
qh
Every Hour
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qid
Four Times a Day
147
qod
Every Other Day
148
qpm, qn
Every Night
149
RATx
Radiation Therapy
150
R/O
Rule Out
151
RBC, rbc
Red Blood Cell(s); Red Blood Count
152
RDS
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
153
REM
Rapid Eye Movement
154
RIA
Radioimmunoassay
155
RLQ
Right Lower Quadrant
156
RP
Retrograde Pyelography
157
Rt
Right
158
RUQ
Right Upper Quadrant
159
Rx
Recipe or Prescription
160
s
Without
161
SC, SQ, subcu.
Subcutaneous(ly)
162
SIDS
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
163
SL
Sublingual
164
ss
Half
165
stat
Immediately
166
STD
Sexually Transmitted Disease
167
susp
Suspension
168
Sx
Symptom
169
TB
Tuberculosis
170
tid
Three Times a Day
171
TPR
Temperature, Pulse and Respiration
172
TUR, TURP
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
173
Tx, Tr
Treatment
174
UGIS
Upper Gastrointestinal Series
175
US
Ultrasound, Ultrasonography
176
UTI
Urinary Tract Infection
177
VCUG
Voiding Cystourethrogram,Voiding Cystourethtography
178
VD
Venereal Disease
179
WBC
White Blood Cell(s); White Blood Count
180
w/o
Without
