Medical Term Abbriviations
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 a.c. | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| AP | anterior posterior |
| AS | left ear |
| AU | both ears |
| b.i.d | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| bx | biopsy |
| c/o | complains of |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| D/C | discontinue |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| EENT | ears, eyes, nose, throat |
| fx | fracture |
| GERD | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GU | genitourinary |
| h.s. | bedtime |
| Hx | personal medical history |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| LMP | last menstrual period |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| n.p.o. | nothing by mouth |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| OD | right eye |
| OS | left eye |
| OU | both eyes |
| p.c | after meals |
| p.o | by mouth |
| p.r.n. | as needed |
| pt | patient |
| q | every |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| q.o.d. | every other day |
| sig. | instructions |
| stat | immediately |
| Sx | symptom |
| t.i.d. | three times a day |
| Tx | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| w.a. | while awake |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| Wt | weight |
| LLQ | left Lower quadrant |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant |
| RLQ | right lower quadrant |
| RUQ | right upper quadrant |
| US | ultrasound |
| CA | cancer |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| ID | Intradermal |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| HTN | hypertension |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| Hb, Hgb | hemoglobin |
| HCT, Hct | hematocrit |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| NSAIDs | nonsteroidalanti-inflammatory drugs |
| ROM | range of motion |
| BPH | benign prostatic hypertrophy |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| DRE | digital rectal exam |
| PSA | prostate specific antigen |
| D&C | dilatation and curettage |
| GYN | gynecology |
| OCPs | oral contraceptive pills |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| OB | obstetrics |
| BMI | body mass index |
| TFT | thyroid function test |
| TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |
| ADHD | attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| EEG | electroencephalography |
| EMG | electromyography |
| LOC | loss of consciousness |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| IOP | intraocular pressure |
| OM | otitismedia |
| PE | pressure equalizing (tube) |
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