Medical Abbreviations

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A

assessment

<p>assessment</p>
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a (with a line on top)

before

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ac

before meals

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ADL

(Activities of Daily Living) Activities that are necessary for daily care of oneself. It includes using the toilet, grooming, dressing, and feeding oneself.

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ad lib

as desired

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AIDS

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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am/AM

between midnight and noon

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amb

ambulate, walk

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amt

amount

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AP

anteroposterior

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ASA

aspirin

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ASAP

as soon as possible

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av/AV/A-V

atrioventricular

<p>atrioventricular</p>
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ax

axillary

<p>axillary</p>
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B with a circle around it

bilateral (both sides)

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bid

twice a day

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BM

bowel movement

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BP

blood pressure

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BS

blood sugar, bowel sounds, breath sounds

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Bx

biopsy

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c (with line above)

with

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C

Celsius

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CA

cancer, carcinoma

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CBC

Complete Blood Count (bloodwork to look for infection or anemia)

<p>Complete Blood Count (bloodwork to look for infection or anemia)</p>
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CC

chief complaint (the main reason for the visit)

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cc

cubic centimeter

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CHF

congestive heart failure

<p>congestive heart failure</p>
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cm

centimeter; 2.5 cm = 1 inch

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CNS

central nervous system; brain and spinal cord

<p>central nervous system; brain and spinal cord</p>
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c/o

complains of

<p>complains of</p>
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CO2

carbon dioxide

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COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

<p>chronic obstructive pulmonary disease</p>
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CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

<p>cardiopulmonary resuscitation</p>
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CSF

cerebral spinal fluid

<p>cerebral spinal fluid</p>
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CT

computed tomography

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CVA

cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

<p>cerebrovascular accident (stroke)</p>
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CXR

chest x-ray

<p>chest x-ray</p>
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d

day

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d/c DC or D/C

discontinue or discharge

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DM

diabetes mellitus

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DNR

do not resuscitate

<p>do not resuscitate</p>
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DOA

dead on arrival

<p>dead on arrival</p>
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DOB

date of birth

<p>date of birth</p>
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DRG

diagnostic related group

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DVT

deep vein thrombosis

<p>deep vein thrombosis</p>
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Dx

diagnosis

<p>diagnosis</p>
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ECG, EKG

electrocardiogram

<p>electrocardiogram</p>
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EEG

electroencephalogram; an amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity that sweep across the brain's surface. These waves are measured by electrodes placed on the scalp

<p>electroencephalogram; an amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity that sweep across the brain's surface. These waves are measured by electrodes placed on the scalp</p>
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EMG

electromyogram

<p>electromyogram</p>
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ENT

ear, nose, throat (otorhinolaryngology)

<p>ear, nose, throat (otorhinolaryngology)</p>
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ER

emergency room

<p>emergency room</p>
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ETA

estimated time of arrival

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F

Fahrenheit

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FBS

fasting blood sugar

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FUO

fever of unknown origin

<p>fever of unknown origin</p>
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Fx, fx

fracture

<p>fracture</p>
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g or gm

gram

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GERD

gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux)

<p>gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux)</p>
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GI

gastrointestinal

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gtt, gtts

drop, drops

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GU

genitourinary

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GYn/gyn

gynecology

<p>gynecology</p>
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h

hour

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HA

headache

<p>headache</p>
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HBV

hepatitis B virus

<p>hepatitis B virus</p>
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Hct

Hematocrit (% of RBC volume)

<p>Hematocrit (% of RBC volume)</p>
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HEENT

head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

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Hg

Mercury

<p>Mercury</p>
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Hgb/Hb

Hemoglobin ( part of a CBC- complete blood count )

<p>Hemoglobin ( part of a CBC- complete blood count )</p>
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H2o

water

<p>water</p>
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HIB

Haemophilus influenzae type B

<p>Haemophilus influenzae type B</p>
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HIV

human immunodeficiency virus

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H & P

history and physical examination

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HR

heart rate

<p>heart rate</p>
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hs

hour of sleep (bedtime)

<p>hour of sleep (bedtime)</p>
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Ht

height

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Hx

history

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ICU

Intensive Care Unit

Where unstable medical patients go for constant care

<p>Intensive Care Unit</p><p>Where unstable medical patients go for constant care</p>
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IDDM

insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1)

<p>insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1)</p>
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I & D

incision and drainage

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I & O

intake and output

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IM

intramuscular

<p>intramuscular</p>
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IP

inpatient

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IV

intravenous (into the vein)

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K K+

Potassium

<p>Potassium</p>
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kg

kilogram (mass)

<p>kilogram (mass)</p>
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L (with a circle around it)

left

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L/l

liter

<p>liter</p>
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lb or #

pound; equal to 16 ounces

<p>pound; equal to 16 ounces</p>
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L & D

Labor and delivery; unit where mother goes through labor and delivers a baby

<p>Labor and delivery; unit where mother goes through labor and delivers a baby</p>
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LLQ

left lower quadrant (abdomen)

<p>left lower quadrant (abdomen)</p>
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LMP

last menstrual period

<p>last menstrual period</p>
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LOC

level of consciousness

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LUQ

left upper quadrant (abdomen)

<p>left upper quadrant (abdomen)</p>
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MI

myocardial infarction (heart attack)

<p>myocardial infarction (heart attack)</p>
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ml

milliliter

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mm

millimeter

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MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging

A technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images that distinguish among different types of soft tissue; allows us to see structures within the brain

<p>Magnetic resonance imaging</p><p>A technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images that distinguish among different types of soft tissue; allows us to see structures within the brain</p>
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Na/Na+

Sodium

<p>Sodium</p>
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N/A

not applicable; not available