More medical abbreviations

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic hormone, which stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol.

ADP

Adenosine diphosphate, a nucleotide involved in energy transfer.

ALT

Alanine aminotransferase, an enzyme found in the liver.

AST

Aspartate aminotransferase, an enzyme found in the heart and liver.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.

BUN

Blood urea nitrogen, a measure of kidney function.

C

Celsius, a temperature scale.

CBC(s)

Complete blood count(s), a test that evaluates overall health.

CK

Creatine kinase, an enzyme that indicates muscle damage.

CNS

Central nervous system, consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, an emergency procedure for life support.

CSF

Cerebrospinal fluid, which cushions the brain and spinal cord.

CT

Computed tomography, an imaging technique for detailed cross-sectional images.

ER

Emergency room, a medical treatment facility for urgent care.

FDA

Food and Drug Administration, the agency responsible for regulating food and medications.

GI

Gastrointestinal, relating to the digestive tract.

Hgb

Hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

ICU

Intensive care unit, a special department in a hospital for critically ill patients.

Ig

Immunoglobulin, a class of proteins involved in immune responses.

IV

Intravenous, referring to administration through a vein.

mg

Milligram, a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram.

mm

Millimeter, a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter.

MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging, a technique that uses magnetic fields to visualize internal structures.

NSAID(s)

Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug(s), used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

PO

Per os, orally.

RBC(s)

Red blood cell(s), responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood.

RNA

Ribonucleic acid, a molecule essential for various biological roles including coding and decoding.

WBC(s)

White blood cell(s), part of the immune system, helping to defend the body against infection.

yr

Year(s), a unit of time in the calendar.

pH

The negative logarithm of hydrogen ion activity, indicating the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.

bpm

Beats per minute, a measure of heart rate.

dl

Deciliter(s), a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter.

kg

Kilogram(s), a unit of mass in the metric system.

L

Liter(s), a metric unit of volume.

Hz

Hertz, a unit of frequency representing cycles per second.

μg

Microgram, a unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram.

tbsp

Tablespoon(s), a unit of volume typically used in cooking.

tsp

Teaspoon(s), a smaller unit of volume often used in cooking.

ppm

Parts per million, a unit of measurement used to describe the concentration of a substance.