medical abbreviations
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Dutch | English |
|---|---|
 a.c , ante cibum | before meals |
| ABO | blood type system |
| ad lib. , ad libidum | as desired |
| aq. , aqueous | water-based |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cm | centimeter |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| Ca | calcium |
| D5W | 5% dextrose in water (IV fluid) |
| b.i.d. , bis in die | two times a day |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DTR | deep tendon reflexes |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| E. coli | Escherichia coli ( bacteria in bowel) |
| EBV | Epstien-Barr virus |
| ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EM | electron microscope |
| Fr | French(a kind of catheter or tube) |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| GB | gallbladder |
| gm | gram |
| gr | grains |
| H2O | water |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IU | international units |
| IV | intravenious |
| kg | kilogram |
| L,I | liter |
| LMD | local doctor |
| lymphs | lymphocytes |
| mcg | microgram |
| mEq | milliequivalent |
| mg% | milligram per cent |
| mg | milligram |
| midnoc | midnight |
| mL, ml | milliliter |
| mmHg | millimeters of mercury |
| mm | millimeter |
| monos | monocytes |
| n.p.o , nil per os, NBM | nothing by mouth |
| NBS | normal bowel sounds |
| NF | none found, not found |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NSD | no serious disease |
| O2 | oxygen (gas) |
| O | oxygen (chemical element) |
| p.o., per os | by mouth |
| p.r.n., pro re nata | as needed, as directed |
| percent | for every one hundred |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
| polys | polymorphonuclear |
| PTA | prior to admission |
| q.( )h., quaque( ) hora | every ( ) hours |
| q.a.m., quaque ante meridian | every morning |
| q.d., quaque die | daily |
| q.h.s. | every hour of sleep, every bedtime |
| q.i.d., quarter in die | four times a day |
| q.n.s. | quantity not sufficient |
| R/O | rule out |
| RBC | red blood cells , red blood count |
| Rx | treatment, prescribe |
| sed rate | sedimentation rate |
| segs | segmented neurotrophilis |
| sp. gr. | specific gravity |
| stabs | stab cells |
| stat., statum | at once |
| Subcu., SubQ | subcutaneous |
| Sx | symptoms |
| TBC,TB | tuberculosis |
| TPR | temperature, pulse and respiration |
| tsp | teaspoon |
| t.i.d., ter in die | three times a day |
| U/A | urinalaysis |
| U | unit(s) |
| wbc, WBC | whits blood cells, whits blood count |
| YO | years old |
| ZnO2 | zinc oxide |
| ab | abortion |
| appy | appendectomy, appendicitis |
| cysto | cystoscopy, cystogram |
| exam | examination |
| flat plate | abdomen x-ray |
| kilos | kilogram |
| lab | laboratory |
| meds | medications |
| nullip | nullipara, woman with no deliveries |
| path | pathology |
| polio | poliomyelitis |
| prep | prepare, preperation |
| primip | primipara, woman with one previous birth |
| temp | temperature |
| sibs | siblings |
| subcue | subcutaneous |
| Av | arteriovenious |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| FYI | for your information |
| HEENT | head, eye, ear, nose and throat |
| HBP | high blood pressure |
| HIV | human immunodeficiency virus |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| IM | intramuscular |
| LOA | leave of absence |
| LRS | lactated Ringer's solution |
| MD | muscular dystrophy |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| Ms | multiple sclerosis |
| NBM | nothing by mouth |
| NPO | nil per os |
| NSD | no significant disease |
| PDR | Physician's desk reference |
| PERRLA(or pearl-a) | the pupis are equal, round and reactive to light and accomidation |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| STD | sexually transmitted disease |
| VDRL | venereal disease research laboratory |
| WBC | white blood count |
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