| ante-, pre-, pro- | Before, in front |
| a-, an-, im-,in- | without, not |
| Ab- | away from |
| Ad- | toward |
| Anti-, contra- | against |
| Brady- | slow |
| Bi- | two |
| Circum-, peri- | around |
| Dia-, trans- | through, across |
| Dys- | Painful, difficult |
| Epi- | above, upon |
| Ec-, ex- | out, out from |
| Exto-, exo-, extra- | Outside |
| Endo-, intra- | In, within |
| Hypo-, infra-, sub- | under/below |
| Hemi-, semi- | half |
| hyper- | excessive |
| inter- | between |
| Meso-, medi- | middle |
| Macro- | Large |
| Micro- | Small |
| Mono-, uni- | one |
| Multi-, poly- | many, much |
| Mal- | bad |
| Pseudo- | False |
| Post- | after/behind |
| Para- | near, beside |
| Quadri- | four |
| Super-, supra- | above, excessive |
| Syn- | union, joined |
| tri- | three |
| Tachy- | fast/rapid |
| -algesia, -algia | pain |
| -desis | fixation |
| -esthesia | sensation |
| -emesis | vomiting |
| -gram | record |
| -graph | instrument to record |
| -malacia | softening |
| -megaly | enlargement |
| -plasty | surgical repair |
| -pnea | breathing |
| -phoresis | carried |
| -penia | decrease |
| -physis | grow |
| -pathy | disease |
| -scopy | visual exam |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| ADL | Activities of daily living |
| AFO | ankle foot orthosis |
| AKA | above the knee amputation |
| amb | ambulate |
| ax | axillary/armpit |
| AP | anteroposterior |
| AE | above elbow |
| ANS | autonomic nervous system |
| b.i.d. | twice a day |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BE | below elbow |
| BKA | below the knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| c | with |
| cath | catheter |
| C/O | complain of |
| CA | cancer |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| CGA | contact guard assist |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| CVD | cerebrovascular disease |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CT | computed tomography scan |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CDH | congenital dislocation of the hip |
| CPT | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| D/C or DC | discontinue or discharge |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| DDX | differential diagnosis |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
| DTR | deep tendon reflexes |
| DVT | deep venous thrombosis |
| Decub. | decubitus |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EMG | electromyelogram |
| ER | emergency room |
| ETOH | alcohol |
| FWB | full weight bearing |
| FX | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| H&P | history and physical examination |
| hr | hour |
| h.s. | at bedtime |
| H/O or h/o | history of |
| HA | headache |
| HTN | hypertension |
| Hx | history |
| HGB, Hgb, Hb | hemoglobin |
| HD | hip disarticulation |
| HNP | herniated nucleus pulposus |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| I&O | intake and output |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IMP | impression |
| inj. | injection |
| IU | international units |
| IV | intravenous |
| ICF | intracellular fluid |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| JT | joint |
| K | potassium |
| Kg | kilogram |
| KD | knee disarticulation |
| lb | pound |
| LBP | low back pain |
| LLQ | Left lower quadrant |
| LUQ | Left upper quadrant |
| L/lt | left |
| LTG | long term goal |
| MCL | medial collateral ligament |
| milliliters | ml |
| MS | musculoskeletal |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| mg | milligrams |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MS | multiple sclerosis |
| N/V | nausea or vomiting |
| Na | sodium |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| noc | night |
| npo | nothing by mouth |
| NWB | non weight bearing |
| NSAID | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| NIDDM | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OOB | out of bed |
| ORIF | open reduction, internal fixation |
| ORTH/Ortho | orthopedics |
| oz | ounce |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| P | pulse |
| pc | after meals |
| po/per os | by mouth |
| post | after |
| prn | as needed |
| after meals | pp |
| PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
| PEDS | pediatrics |
| Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation | PERRLA |
| Plt | Platelets |
| PWB | partial weight bearing |
| PA | posteroanterior |
| PE | physical examination |
| PNS | peripheral nervous system |
| q | every |
| q.d. | each day |
| q.i.d. | four times a day |
| every hour | qh |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q4h | every 4 hours |
| qAM | each morning |
| qhs | at each bed time |
| qod | every other day |
| qPM | each evening |
| qs | as much as sufficient |
| R/O | rule out |
| ROM | rangeof motion |
| ROS | review of systems |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| R/rt | right |
| s | without |
| SL | sublingual |
| s/p | status post |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| stat | immediately |
| sono | sonogram |
| Sx | symptoms |
| SD | Shoulder disarticulation |
| STG | short term goal |
| T | temperature |
| tid | three times a day |
| THR | total hip replacement |
| THA | total hip arthroplasty |
| TKA | total knee arthroplasty |
| TKR | total knee replacement |
| TTWB | toe touch weight bearing |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| TBI | traumatic brain injury |
| UA or u/a | Urinalysis |
| URI | upper respiratory ingection |
| UTI | Urinary tract infection |
| VSS | vital signs are stable |
| Wt | weight |
| w/c | wheel chair |
| HEP | home exercise program |
| US | ultrasound |
| tx | treatment |