Medical Abbreviations: Key Terms for Healthcare Professionals

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abd

abdomen

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ad lib

as desired

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ADL

activities of daily living

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amb

ambulatory; ambulate; ambulation

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BM

bowel movement

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BP; B/P

blood pressure

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C

Celsius

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Ca

calcium

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C/O

complaints of

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DC; dc

discontinue

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Dx

diagnosis

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ECG; EKG

electrocardiogram

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EEG

electroencephalogram

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ER

emergency room

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F

Fahrenheit

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Fx

fracture

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GI

gastrointestinal

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H2O

water

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I&O

intake and output

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ICU

intensive care unit

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inv

involuntary

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K

potassium

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lab

laboratory

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Na

sodium

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noc

night

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NPO

nothing by mouth