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abd.

A

Abdomen

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ABC

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Aspiration, biopsy, cytology

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ac

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Before meals

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ad. lib.

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As wanted, freely

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amt

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Amount

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AN

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Anemic

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ant.

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Anterior

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A&P

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Anterior and posterior

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app

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Appetite

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A-V

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Atrioventricular

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baso

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Basophil

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B&A

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Bright and alert

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bid

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Every 12 hours/twice a day

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bili

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Bilirubin

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BM

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Bowel movement

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BMR

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Basal metabolic rate

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BP

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Blood pressure

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BUN

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Blood urea nitrogen

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Bx

bx

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Biopsy

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c

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Carbon

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Ca

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Calcium

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Can.

K9

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Canine

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caps

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Capsules

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Cast.

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Castration

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cath.

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Catheter

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caud.

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Caudal

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CBC

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Complete blood count

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cc

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Cubic centimetre

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CC

A

Chronic conjunctivitis

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CD

A

Canine distemper

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ceph.

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Cephalic

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cerv.

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Cervical

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CHD

A

Canine hip dysplasia

Coronary heart disease

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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CND

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Central nervous disorder

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CNS

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Central nervous system

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CO

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Carbon monoxide

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CO2

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Carbon dioxide

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conj.

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Conjunctiva

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Cor.S.

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Corrective surgery

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CRD

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Chronic respiratory disease

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CRF

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Chronic renal failure

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CRT

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Capillary refill time

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C/S

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Clinical signs

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CS

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Cesarean section

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C&S

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Culture and sensitivity

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CSF

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Cerebrospinal fluid

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CV

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Cardiovascular

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CVP

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Central venous pressure

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CVS

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Cardiovascular system

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cyst.

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Cystitis

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DC

A

Discontinue

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deh

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Dehydrated

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DI

A

Diabetes insipidus

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Diff

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Differential

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dist.

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Distal

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DJD

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Degenerative joint disease

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DM

A

Diabetes mellitus

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DNA

A

Deoxyribonucleic acid

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DOA

A

Dead in arrival

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dor.

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Dorsal

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DP

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Dorsopalmar

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Dr.

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Drain

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DR

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Detached retina

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DV

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Dorsoventral

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DX

A

Diagnose

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Dz

A

Disease

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ECF

A

Extra cellular fluid

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ECG

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Electrocardiogram

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EEG

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Electroencephalogram

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EENT

A

Eyes, ears, nose and throat

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Emac.

emac.

A

Emaciated

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E.O.D.

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Every other day

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ext.

A

Extractions

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F/A

FA

A

Fecal analysis

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F.A.D.

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Fever, anorexia, depression

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FB

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Foreign body

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FBS

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Fasting blood sugar

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FD

A

Feline distemper

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Fel.

A

Feline

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FF

A

Fecal flotation

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FIP

A

Feline infectious peritonitis

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FIV

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Feline immunodeficiency virus

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Fl. Th.

A

Fluid therapy

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FLUTD

FUS

A

Feline lower urinary tract disease

Feline urological syndrome

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FLV

FeLV

A

Feline leukaemia virus

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FNA

A

Fine needle aspirate

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FP

A

Feline panleukopenia

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F/S

A

Female spayed

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FUO

A

Fever of undetermined origin

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FVR

A

Feline viral rhinotracheitis

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Fx

A

Fracture

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GE

A

Gastroenteritis

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GH

A

Growth hormone

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GI

GIT

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Gastrointestinal (tract)

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Glu.

A

Glucose

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gtt.

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Drops

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GW

A

Genralized weakness

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H

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Hydrogen

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HBC

A

Hit by car

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HC

HCT

A

Hematocrit

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HD

A

Hip dysplasia

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HGB
Hgb
Hb

A

Hemoglobin

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H/L

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Heart and lungs

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H/O

A

History of

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H2O

HOH

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H2O2

A

Hydrogen peroxide

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HR

A

Heart rate

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hosp.

A

Hospitalize

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HWD

A

Heartworm disease

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hyd.

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Hx

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IBD

A

Inflammatory bowel disease

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IC

A

Intensive care

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I.C.

A

Intracardiac

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ICF

A

Intracellular fluid

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I.D.

A

Intradermal

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Inj.

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I.M.

A

Intramuscular

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int.

A

Intestines

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IO

A

Intraosseous

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IOP

A

Intraocular pressure

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I.P.

A

Intraperitoneal

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IPPV

A

Intermittent positive pressure ventilation

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I.U.

A

International units

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I.V.

A

Intravenous

127
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KCS

A

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

128
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ker.

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(L)

L

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L.A.

A

Large animals

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Lab.

A

Laboratory

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LE

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LFL

A

Left front limb

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LFT

A

Liver function test

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LHL

A

Left hind limb

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LN

A

Lymph node

137
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LRS

A

Lactate ringer solution

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lymphs

A

Lymphocytes

139
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MCH

A

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin

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MCHC

A

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration

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MCV

A

Mean corpuscular volume

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med.

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Med.

Meds.

A

Medicine/medications

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mets

A

Metastasis

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ml

A

Millilitre

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MLD

A

Minimum lethal dose

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MLV

A

Modified live virus

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MM

A

Mucus membranes

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M/N

A

Male neutered

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MS

A

Musculoskeletal

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Na

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NaCl

A

Sodium chloride

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N/C

No.Chg

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neg

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neut.

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neph.

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N/M

A

Neutered male

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NPO

A

Nothing per os

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NR

A

Not remarkable

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n.r.

A

No repeat, not renewable

161
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NRBC

A

Nucleated red blood cell

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NSF

A

No significant findings

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N&V

A

Nausea and vomiting

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O2

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obj.

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OCD

A

Osteochondritis dissecans

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O.D.

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od

A

Once daily

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oh

A

Every hour

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OFA

A

Orthopedic foundation of animals

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OHE

OVH

A

Ovariohysterectomy

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ophth.

A

Ophthalmic

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O.

os

A

Per os-orally

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O.S.

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p

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P

177
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palp.

178
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path.

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pc

A

After meals

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PCV

A

Packed cell volume

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Pd.

pd.

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PD

A

Polydipsia

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P.D.Q.

A

Pretty darn quick

184
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PE

A

Physical exam

185
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Perio D.

A

Periodontal disease

186
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per os
P.O.
P
p/o

A

By mouth, orally

187
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pos.

188
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post.

189
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post op

A

Post operative

190
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PP

A

Plasma proteins

191
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PR

A

Pulse rate

192
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preop

A

Preoperative

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p.r.n.

A

As required, repeat as needed

194
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prog.

A

Prognosis

Progress

195
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prox.

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pt

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PU

198
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Px

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q.d.

200
Q

qid

A

Every 6hours, 4 times daily

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qh

A

Every hour

202
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q 6 hr

A

Every 6 hours

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q.o.d.

A

Every other day

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q.s.

205
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R

A

Respiration

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(R)

R

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RATx

A

Radiation therapy

208
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RBC

A

Red blood cells

209
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RE

210
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REM

A

Rapid eye movement

211
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RFL

A

Right front limb

212
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RHL

A

Right hind limb

213
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RNA

A

Ribonucleic acid

214
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R/O

215
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ROM

A

Range of motion

216
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RR

A

Respiratory rate

217
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Rx

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S

A

Seconds (time)

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S.A.

A

Small animal

220
Q

S.C.
S.Q.
Sub.Q

A

Subcutaneous

221
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S/F

A

Spayed female

222
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SG

sp.gr.

A

Specific gravity

223
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sid

A

Every 24 hours, once daily

224
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Sig.

A

Directions, instructions

225
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SOB

A

Shortness of breath

226
Q

s.o.s.

S/P

A

If necessary

227
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SR

A

Surgical repair

228
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stat.

A

Immediately

229
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Sx

230
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T

A

Temperature

231
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T4

232
Q

tab.

tabs

233
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T/F

A

Tibia/fibula

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thor.

235
Q

tid

A

Every 8 hours, three times a day

236
Q

“TLC”

A

Tender loving care

237
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TLC

A

Total lung capacity

238
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TP

A

Total proteins

239
Q

TPR

A

Temperature, pulse, respiration

240
Q

TRH

A

Thyrotropin releasing hormone

241
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TSH

A

Thyroid stimulating hormone

242
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TSP

A

Total serum proteins

243
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Tx

244
Q

TX

A

Tumor cannot be assessed

245
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U

A

Urine/urination

246
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U/A

A

Urinalysis

247
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UO

A

Urethral obstruction

248
Q

URI

A

Upper respiratory infection

249
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UTI

A

Urinary tract infection

250
Q

vag.

251
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V/D

A

Vomiting and diarrhea

252
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vent.

253
Q

via

A

Through or by way of

254
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vol.

255
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VS

A

Vital signs

256
Q

WBC

A

White blood cells

257
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WNL

A

Within normal limits

258
Q

Xr

A

Radiograph

259
Q

XX

A

Female sex chromosomes

260
Q

X-ray

A

Radiograph

261
Q

XY

A

Make sex chromosome

262
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Veterinary Terminology (12 decks)

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