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Medical Terminology Abbrev.
HPRS - Del Mar College
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04/09/2009

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Term
AC, ac
Definition
before meals
Term
ABC
Definition
Airway/Breathing/Circulation
Term
abd
Definition
abdomen, abduction
Term
ABG
Definition
arterial blood gases
Term
ABX
Definition
antibiotics
Term
ADA
Definition
American Diabetic Association
Term
add
Definition
adduction
Term
ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
Term
ad lib
Definition
as much as needed, as desired
Term
Adm
Definition
Admission
Term
AKA
Definition
Above the knee amputation
Term
a.m.
Definition
morning
Term
AMA
Definition
against medical advice
Term
AMB, amb
Definition
Ambulatory
Term
amp
Definition
ampule
Term
Ant.
Definition
Anterior
Term
AP
Definition
anterior-posterior
Term
ARF
Definition
Acute Renal Failure
Term
AROM
Definition
Active range of motion
Term
ASAP
Definition
as soon as possible
Term
ASA
Definition
aspirin
Term
ASSMT
Definition
Assessment
Term
as tol
Definition
as tolerated
Term
Ax
Definition
Axillary
Term
BBS
Definition
bilateral breath sounds
Term
BCX
Definition
blood culture
Term
BE
Definition
barium enema
Term
BG
Definition
blood glucose
Term
bid
Definition
twice daily
Term
bil
Definition
bilateral
Term
BKA
Definition
Below the Knee Amputation
Term
Bld
Definition
Blood
Term
BLE
Definition
bilateral lower extremity
Term
bm
Definition
bowel movement
Term
BMR
Definition
basal metabolic rate
Term
BP, B/P
Definition
blood pressure
Term
BPM, bpm
Definition
beats per minute
Term
bs
Definition
bedside or
bowel sounds
Term
BS
Definition
blood sugar or
breath sounds
Term
BSA
Definition
body surface area
Term
BUE
Definition
Bilateral Upper Extremity
Term
BUN
Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
Bx
Definition
biopsy
Term
C
Definition
Degrees Centigrade C*
Term
Ca
Definition
Calcium
Term
CA
Definition
Cancer, carcinoma
Term
Cal.
Definition
calorie
Term
CT
Definition
computerized axial tomography
Term
cath
Definition
catheter, catherization
Term
CBC
Definition
complete blood count
Term
CBR
Definition
Complete bed rest
Term
CDC
Definition
Center for Disease Control
Term
CEA
Definition
carcinoembryonic antigen
Term
CHD
Definition
congenital heart disease
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
CHO
Definition
carbohydrate
Term
cl liq
Definition
clear liquid
Term
cm
Definition
centimeter
Term
CNS
Definition
Central nervous system
Term
c/o
Definition
complains of
Term
CO2
Definition
Carbon dioxide
Term
Cont.
Definition
continued
Term
CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CRF
Definition
chronic renal failure
Term
CRTT
Definition
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
Term
C/S
Definition
C-section
Term
C&S
Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CSF
Definition
cerebral spinal fluid
Term
CTA
Definition
clear to auscultation
Term
CV
Definition
Cardiovascular
Term
CVA
Definition
Cerebrovascular
Term
CVL
Definition
Central Venous Line
Term
Cx
Definition
Culture
Term
CXR
Definition
Chest x-ray
Term
DAT
Definition
diet as tolerated
Term
DI
Definition
diabetes insipidus
Term
Diab.
Definition
diabetes
Term
DM
Definition
Diabetes mellitus
Term
DNR
Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
D5NS
Definition
Detrose 5% normal saline
Term
DOA
Definition
dead on arrival
Term
DOB
Definition
date of birth
Term
Dr.
Definition
Doctor
Term
Drsg
Definition
dressing
Term
dx
Definition
diagnosis
Term
EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
Echo
Definition
echocardiogram
Term
EEG
Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
e.g.
Definition
for example
Term
ENT
Definition
ear, nose and throat
Term
EOM
Definition
extraocular muscles, movement
Term
ESR
Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ESRD
Definition
End-stage renal disease
Term
et
Definition
and
Term
E.T.
Definition
Expiratory Time
Term
ETT
Definition
endotracheal tube
Term
F
Definition
Female
Term
*F
Definition
Degrees Fahrenheit
Term
FBS
Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
Fe
Definition
iron
Term
FEV
Definition
Forced Expiratory volume
Term
FHX
Definition
Family History
Term
fl
Definition
fluid
Term
FNP
Definition
Family Nurse Practitioner
Term
FREQ
Definition
frequent
Term
FROM
Definition
full range of motion
Term
FS
Definition
full strength
Term
F/U
Definition
Follow-up
Term
FUO
Definition
fever of undetermined origin
Term
FWB
Definition
full weight bearing
Term
Fx
Definition
fracture
Term
GFR
Definition
glomerular filtration rate
Term
GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
gm
Definition
gram
Term
GT
Definition
Gastrostomy tube
Term
GTC
Definition
generalized tonic clonic
Term
GTT
Definition
Glucose Tolerance Test
Term
gtts
Definition
drops
Term
GU
Definition
genitourinary
Term
GYN
Definition
gynecology
Term
HBG
Definition
Glycolated hemoglobin
Term
Hct
Definition
hematocrit (to be used by laboratory only)
Term
HEENT
Definition
head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
Term
Hgb
Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HOB
Definition
head of bed
Term
H & H
Definition
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Term
H&P
Definition
history and physical
Term
hr
Definition
hour
Term
HR
Definition
heart rate
Term
hs, h.s.
Definition
hour of sleep
Term
Ht.
Definition
height
Term
HTN
Definition
hypertension
Term
hx
Definition
history
Term
I
Definition
Independent
Term
IBW
Definition
ideal body weight
Term
ICU
Definition
intensive care unit
Term
I&D
Definition
incision and drainage
Term
IDDM
Definition
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
IM
Definition
intramuscular
Term
IMM
Definition
immunization
Term
Inj
Definition
injection
Term
I&O
Definition
Intake and output
Term
IPPB
Definition
intermittent positive pressure breathing
Term
IS
Definition
Incentive spirometry
Term
IV
Definition
intravenous
(write continuous or push)
Term
JT
Definition
jejunal tube
Term
K+
Definition
potassium level
Term
Kcal
Definition
kilocalorie
Term
KCL
Definition
potassium chloride
Term
Kg
Definition
kilogram
Term
KUB
Definition
kidneys, ureters, bladder
Term
KVO
Definition
keep vein open
(cannot stand alone; must be accompanied with a specific rate)
Term
L
Definition
left
Term
l
Definition
liter
Term
LAB
Definition
Laboratory
Term
LAT
Definition
lateral
Term
lb
Definition
pound
Term
LE
Definition
Lower Extremity
Term
LIQ
Definition
Liquid
Term
LLE
Definition
left lower extremity
Term
LLL
Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LLQ
Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LMP
Definition
last menstrual period
Term
L/min
Definition
liters per minute (oxygen)
Term
LOC
Definition
loss of consciousness
Term
LP
Definition
lumbar puncture
Term
LTC
Definition
Long term care
Term
LUE
Definition
Left Upper Extremity
Term
LUL
Definition
left upper lobe
Term
LUQ
Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
LVN
Definition
licensed vocational nurse
Term
Lytes
Definition
electrolytes
Term
MAE (E)
Definition
moves all extremities (equally)
Term
max
Definition
maximum
Term
Mcg
Definition
microgram
Term
MCL
Definition
midclavicular line
Term
M.D.
Definition
Medical Doctor
Term
meds
Definition
medications
Term
mEq
Definition
milliequivalent
Term
mg
Definition
milligram
Term
MI
Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
min
Definition
minute or
minimum
Term
ml
Definition
milliliter
Term
mm
Definition
millimeter
Term
MMR
Definition
measles, mumps, rubella
Term
mod
Definition
moderate
Term
MRI
Definition
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Term
N/A
Definition
not applicable
Term
Na+
Definition
sodium
Term
NACL
Definition
sodium chloride
Term
NC
Definition
nasal cannula
Term
neg
Definition
negative
Term
NG
Definition
nasogastric
Term
NGT
Definition
nasogastric tube
Term
NKA
Definition
no known allergies
Term
NKDA
Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
NS
Definition
normal saline
Term
NSR
Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
N/V
Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
NWB
Definition
non-weight bearing
Term
O2
Definition
oxygen
Term
OB
Definition
obstetrics
Term
OR
Definition
Operating Room
Term
OOB
Definition
out of bed
Term
Ophth
Definition
ophthalmic
Term
OT
Definition
occupational therapy
Term
OTC
Definition
over the counter drugs
Term
OTR
Definition
Occupational Therapist Registered
Term
oz.
Definition
ounce
Term
Path
Definition
Pathology
Term
pc
Definition
after meals
Term
PCA
Definition
patient controlled analgesia
Term
PE
Definition
physical exam
Term
PERRLA
Definition
pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodations
Term
PF
Definition
peak flow
Term
PFT
Definition
Pulmonary Function Test
Term
PMI
Definition
point of maximum impulse
Term
p.m.
Definition
afternoon
Term
po
Definition
by mouth
Term
P.Ox
Definition
pulse oximeter
Term
PT
Definition
Prothrombin time or
Physical Therapy
Term
PROM
Definition
Passive Range of Motion
Term
PR
Definition
per rectum
Term
prn
Definition
when necessary
Term
prox
Definition
proximal
Term
pt
Definition
patient
Term
PWB
Definition
partial weight bearing
Term
R
Definition
right
Term
RBC
Definition
red blood cells
Term
RDS
Definition
respiratory distress syndrome
Term
Rec
Definition
rectal
Term
reg
Definition
regular
Term
Resp
Definition
respiratory
Term
RLL
Definition
right lower lobe
Term
RLQ
Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
RN
Definition
Registered Nurse
Term
R/O
Definition
rule out
Term
ROM
Definition
range of motion
Term
ROS
Definition
review of systems
Term
RPh
Definition
Registered Pharmacist
Term
RUE
Definition
Right Upper Extremity
Term
RUL
Definition
Right Upper Lobe
Term
RUQ
Definition
Right Upper Quadrant
Term
Rx
Definition
medication, prescription
Term
SBA
Definition
stand-by assistance
Term
SOB
Definition
short of breath
Term
SP
Definition
speech
Term
S/P
Definition
status post
Term
Sp. gr.
Definition
specific gravity
Term
sq
Definition
Subcutaneous (injection)
Term
S/S
Definition
Signs/Symptoms
Term
STAT
Definition
at once, immediately
Term
STD
Definition
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Term
Subcut.
Definition
Subcutaneous
Term
TB
Definition
tuberculosis
Term
tbsp.
Definition
Tablespoon
Term
TCDB
Definition
turn cough and deep breathe
Term
TID, tid, t.i.d.
Definition
three times a day
Term
T, temp
Definition
temperature
Term
T.O. or T/O
Definition
telephone order
Term
TPR
Definition
temperature, pulse and respirations
Term
tsp
Definition
teaspoon
Term
TTWB
Definition
toe touch weight bearing
Term
Tx
Definition
treatment
Term
UA
Definition
urinalysis
Term
UE
Definition
upper extremity
Term
UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
URI
Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
V/O, V.O.
Definition
verbal order
Term
V/S
Definition
vital signs
Term
WB
Definition
weight bearing
Term
WBAT
Definition
weight bearing as tolerated
Term
WBC
Definition
white blood cells
Term
W/C, w/c
Definition
wheel chair
Term
WNL
Definition
within normal limits
Term
Wt.
Definition
weight
Term
X
Definition
times
Term
x-match
Definition
cross match
Term
y/o
Definition
years old
Term
yr.
Definition
year(s)
Term
&
Definition
And
Term
%
Definition
percent, percentile
Term
"
Definition
inches or
seconds
Term
'
Definition
foot, feet or
minutes
Term
=
Definition
equal
Term
@
Definition
at
Term
#
Definition
number (preceding number) or
pounds
Term
+
Definition
positive
Term
-
Definition
negative
Term
q
Definition
every
Term
qid
Definition
four times a day
Term
qns
Definition
quantity not sufficient
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