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Medical terminologies

A 
Is the language that is used to 
accurately describe the 
human body and 
associated components, 
conditions, processes and 
procedures in a science­
based manner.
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a.c

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before meals

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a/g ratio

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albumin to globulin ratio

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AKA

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above-knee amputation

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b.i.d

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twice a day

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BKA

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below-knee amputation

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BP

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blood pressure

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BSO

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bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (to remove both ovaries and fallopian tube and is part of performing TAH)

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C&S

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culture and sensitivity (used for detecting infection)

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cap

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capsule

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CC

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Chief Complaint

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CBC

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complete blood count

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cc

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cubic centimeters

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COPD

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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CVA

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cerebrovascular accident or stroke

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D/C or DC

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discontinue or discharged

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DDX

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differential diagnosis. A variety of diagnostic possibilities is being considered.

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DM

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diabetes mellitus

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DNC, D&C, or D and C

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Dilation and Curettage. Widening the cervix

and scraping with a curette for the purpose of removing tissue lining the inner surface of the womb (uterus).

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DNR

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Do not resuscitate. If a patient is given a DNR order, they are not resuscitated if they are near death and no code blue is called.

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DTR

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Deep tendon reflexes. These are reflexes that
the doctor tests by banging on the tendons with a
rubber hammer.

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DVT

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Deep venous thrombosis (Blood clot in large

vein).

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FX

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Fracture

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gtt/s

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Drop/s.

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h.s
hours of sleep. At bedtime. As in taking medicine at | bedtime.
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HA
headache
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HTN or HPN
hypertension
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I&D
Incision and drainage
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IM
Intramuscular. This is a typical notation when noting or | ordering an injection (shot) given into a muscle, such as B12 for pernicious anemia.
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IMP
impression. This is the summary conclusion of the patient's condition by the healthcare practitioner at that particular date and time.
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in vitro
In the laboratory.
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in vivo
In the body.
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IU
international units
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JT
joint
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K
Potassium. An essential electrolyte is frequently monitored regularly in intensive care.
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KCL
Potassium chloride
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LBP
Low Back Pain. LBP is one of the most common medical complaints.
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LLQ
Left lower quadrant. Diverticulitis pain is often in the LLQ of the abdomen.
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LUQ
Left upper quadrant. The spleen is located | in the LUQ of the abdomen.
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mg
milligrams
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ml
milliliters
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MVP
mitral valve prolapse
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N/V
Nausea or Vomiting
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NPO
Nothing by mouth. For example, if a patient was about to undergo a surgical operation requiring general anesthesia, they may be required to avoid food or beverage prior to the procedure. (nothing per orem)
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O&P
Ova and parasites. Stool O & P is tested in the laboratory to detect parasitic infection in persons with chronic diarrhea.
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O.D
right eye
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O.S
left eye
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O.U
both eyes
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ORIF
Open reduction and internal fixation, such | as with the orthopedic repair of a hip fracture.
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p
pulse
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p.o
by mouth. From the Latin terminology per os.
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p.r.n
As needed. So that it is not always done, but done only when the situation calls for it (or example, taking a pain medication only when having pain and not without pain). (pro re nata)
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PERRLA
Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light | and accommodation.
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q.d
each day
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q.i.d
four times daily
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q2h
every 2 hours
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q3h
every 3 hours
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qAM
Each morning. As in taking a medicine each morning.
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qhs
at each bedtime. As in taking a medicine each bedtime
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qod
Every other day. As in taking a medicine every other day.
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qPM
Each evening. As in taking a medicine each evening.
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RA
rheumatoid arthritis
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R/O
Rule out. Doctors frequently will rule out various possible diagnoses when figuring out the correct diagnosis.
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RLQ
Right lower quadrant. The appendix is located in the RLQ of the abdomen.
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RUQ
Right upper quadrant. The liver is located in the RUQ of the abdomen
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s/p
Status post. For example, a person who had a knee operation would be s/p a knee operation
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SOB
shortness of breath
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SC
Subcutaneous. This is a typical notation when noting or ordering an injection (shot) given into the fatty tissue under the skin, such as with insulin for diabetes mellitus.
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STAT
(statum) now, urgent or rush. For example a, a patient complaining of severe pain, the doctor ordered Demerol as stat dose.
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T
Temperature. Temperature is recorded as part of the physical examination. It is one of the "vital signs.“
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t.i.d
Three times daily. As in taking a medicine three times daily.
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tab
tablet
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TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
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UA or u/a
Urinalysis. A UA is a typical part of a comprehensive physical examination
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URI or URTI
Upper respiratory infection, such as sinusitis or the common cold.
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UTI
Urinary Tract Infection.

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