Abbreviations Of Medical Terms

Question 1

What does A.M. or a.m. stand for?

Answer 1

before noon

Question 2

What is the abbreviation ACLS?

Answer 2

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Question 3

What does ACTH represent?

Answer 3

Adrenocorticotrophic hormone

Question 4

What does ‘ad lib’ mean?

Answer 4

as much as needed; desired

Question 5

What is the full term for ADH?

Answer 5

antidiuretic hormone

Question 6

What does ADL stand for?

Answer 6

activities of daily living

Question 7

What does AFB refer to?

Answer 7

Acid Fast Bacillus

Question 8

What is the meaning of Ag in medical terms?

Answer 8

antigen

Question 9

What does AGA stand for?

Answer 9

Appropriate for Gestational Age

Question 10

What does AIDS stand for?

Answer 10

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Question 11

What does AKA mean?

Answer 11

Above Knee Amputation

Question 12

What does AMA signify?

Answer 12

Against Medical Advice

Question 13

What does amt. represent?

Answer 13

amount

Question 14

What is the meaning of b.i.d.?

Answer 14

twice a day

Question 15

What does B.R.P. stand for?

Answer 15

bathroom privilege

Question 16

What is the full term for BUN?

Answer 16

Blood Urea Nitrogen

Question 17

What does BPH refer to?

Answer 17

benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia

Question 18

What does C&S stand for?

Answer 18

Culture and sensitivity

Question 19

Fill in the blank: ASO stands for _______.

Answer 19

Antistreptolysin-0

Question 20

What does ARF stand for?

Answer 20

Acute Renal Failure

Question 21

What does ASAP mean?

Answer 21

as soon as possible

Question 22

What is the abbreviation for Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome?

Answer 22

ARDS

Question 23

What does BKA stand for?

Answer 23

Below Knee Amputation

Question 24

What does BP represent in medical terms?

Answer 24

blood pressure

Question 25

What is the meaning of BA?

Answer 25

barium

Question 26

What does BBB stand for?

Answer 26

bundle branch block

Question 27

What is the full term for BCG?

Answer 27

Bacillus Calmette Guerin vaccine

Question 28

What does ANA stand for?

Answer 28

antinuclear antibodies

Question 29

What does Anti-HA refer to?

Answer 29

antibody to hepatitis A

Question 30

What does Anti-HB represent?

Answer 30

antibody to hepatitis B

Question 31

What does Anti-HBc stand for?

Answer 31

antibody to hepatitis B core antigen

Question 32

Fill in the blank: The abbreviation for anteroposterior and lateral is _______.

Answer 32

AP & Lat.

Question 33

What does CAD stand for?

Answer 33

Coronary Artery Disease ## Footnote A condition characterized by the narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries.

Question 34

What is the abbreviation for Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis?

Answer 34

CAPD ## Footnote A form of dialysis that allows patients to manage their treatment while continuing daily activities.

Question 35

What does CAT Scan refer to?

Answer 35

Computerized Axial Tomography ## Footnote A medical imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measurements.

Question 36

What does the abbreviation CBI stand for?

Answer 36

Continuous Bladder Irrigation ## Footnote A procedure to wash out the bladder with a continuous flow of fluid.

Question 37

What does CC represent in medical terms?

Answer 37

chief complaint ## Footnote The primary issue or symptom that a patient reports.

Question 38

What is the volume equivalent of 1 CC?

Answer 38

1 cubic centimeter ## Footnote A unit of volume equal to a milliliter.

Question 39

What does CCU stand for?

Answer 39

Coronary Care Unit ## Footnote A specialized hospital unit designed to care for patients with serious heart conditions.

Question 40

What is the full form of CHD?

Answer 40

Coronary Heart Disease ## Footnote A disease caused by the buildup of plaque in the coronary arteries.

Question 41

What does CBC stand for?

Answer 41

complete blood count ## Footnote A common blood test that evaluates overall health and detects a variety of disorders.

Question 42

What is the symbol for centimeter?

Answer 42

cm ## Footnote A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

Question 43

What does CNS stand for?

Answer 43

central nervous system ## Footnote The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

Question 44

What is the abbreviation for carbon monoxide?

Answer 44

CO ## Footnote A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning fossil fuels.

Question 45

What does CO2 represent?

Answer 45

carbon dioxide ## Footnote A colorless gas produced by respiration and combustion, significant in the greenhouse effect.

Question 46

What does COPD stand for?

Answer 46

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ## Footnote A group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe.

Question 47

What does CPR stand for?

Answer 47

cardio-pulmonary resuscitation ## Footnote An emergency procedure that combines chest compressions and artificial ventilation.

Question 48

What is CRF an abbreviation for?

Answer 48

chronic renal failure ## Footnote A condition characterized by a gradual loss of kidney function.

Question 49

What does cu mm stand for?

Answer 49

cubic millimeter ## Footnote A unit of volume equal to one millionth of a liter.

Question 50

What does CVA stand for?

Answer 50

Cerebrovascular Accident ## Footnote A medical term for a stroke, which occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted.

Question 51

What does CVP represent?

Answer 51

Central Venous Pressure ## Footnote The pressure in the thoracic vena cava, reflecting the amount of blood returning to the heart.

Question 52

What is the abbreviation for chest X-ray?

Answer 52

CXR ## Footnote An imaging test that uses X-rays to view the lungs and heart.