Vet Term Abbreviations

What does AD stand for in medical terminology?

Right Ear

What does AS refer to?

Left Ear

What does AU indicate?

Both Ears

What is the meaning of Ad Lib?

As desired

What does ADR stand for?

Ain’t doing right

What does BAR signify in a medical context?

Bright, alert, responsive

What does BP measure?

Blood Pressure

What does BPM represent?

Beats per minute

How often should BID medication be taken?

Twice a day

What does Bx stand for?

Biopsy

What does CBC refer to in a medical test?

Complete Blood Count

What does CC stand for in volume measurement?

Cubic centimeters

What is CHF an acronym for?

Congestive Heart Failure

What does Cm measure?

Centimeter

What does CNS represent?

Central Nervous System

What does CO2 indicate in blood tests?

Carbon Dioxide

What does CPR stand for?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

What does DDx refer to in diagnosis?

Differential Diagnosis

What does ECG or EKG measure?

Electrocardiogram

What does EOD stand for in medication frequency?

Every other day

What does euth refer to in veterinary medicine?

Euthanasia

What does FAD stand for?

Flea Allergy Dermatitis

What does FLUTD refer to?

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease

What does FIV stand for?

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

What does FeLV indicate?

Feline Leukemia Virus

What unit is represented by G or gm?

Gram

What does HBC refer to in emergencies?

Hit by car

What does Hx stand for in medical documentation?

History

What does IV represent in medical terminology?

Intravenous

What does Kg indicate?

Kilogram

What is Lb a measure of?

Pound

What do MM represent in a clinical exam?

Mucous membranes

How is Mg used in measurement?

Milligram

What does mL signify in fluid measurement?

Milliliter

What does NPO mean?

Nothing per os (no food or water by mouth)

What does NSF stand for in medical findings?

No significant findings

What does O stand for in medical terms?

Owner

What does O2 measure?

Oxygen

What does OD refer to in eye examinations?

Right eye

What does OS indicate in medical terminology?

Left eye

What does OU stand for?

Both eyes

What does OV mean in a clinical context?

Office visit

What does PE stand for in medical evaluation?

Physical Examination

What does PO refer to regarding medication administration?

By os/ by mouth

What does PRN signify in medical prescriptions?

As needed

What does PTS stand for in veterinary medicine?

Put to Sleep

What does PU/PD indicate in veterinary care?

Polyuria/Polydipsia

What does Q4h mean for medication frequency?

Every 4 hours

What does Q8h signify?

Every 8 hours

What is the meaning of QID in medication dosing?

4 times a day

What does QOD refer to?

Every other day

What does Rx stand for in prescriptions?

Prescription

What does Stat mean in emergency situations?

Immediately

What does SID indicate for medication frequency?

Once a day

What does Sx represent in clinical terms?

Surgery

What does T measure in medicine?

Temperature

What does Tab refer to in medication format?

Tablet

What does Tbsp measure in volume?

Tablespoon (15 mL)

What does TID stand for?

Three times a day

How is tsp used in measuring?

Teaspoon (5 mL)

What does Tx stand for in medical treatment?

Treatment

What does URI indicate in diagnosis?

Upper respiratory infection

What is UTI an acronym for?

Urinary tract infection

What does UA stand for in laboratory tests?

Urinalysis

What does V signify in clinical observations?

Vomiting

What does WNL indicate in medical assessments?

Within normal limits

What does Wt measure in health?

Weight