Symbols Flashcards
⇔
reversible reaction
△
change
↑
increase, above, elevated
↓
decrease, below, decreased
≤
less than or equal to
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≥
greater than or equal to
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°
degree (10℃, 10℉) or Hour ( 24°urine collection)
(better to write out hour- on do not use list)
=
equal to
_
number when before (#5 = number 5)
_#
pounds when after (5# = 5 pounds)
%
percent
’
feet (12’ = 12 feet)
”
inches (10” = 10 inches)
x
times (3 x 5 = 15)
/
per (10mg/1 mL = 10mg per 1 mL) or divided by
(better to write out- on do not use list)
:
ratio (5:10 is same as 1:2)
+
plus, add, positive
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-
minus, subtract, negative
&
and
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2°
secondary to
♀
female
♂
male