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Basic Medical Terminology Packet Abbreviations
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02/15/2015

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Δ
Definition
change
Term
ā
Definition
before
Term
aaa
Definition
abdominal aortic aneurysm
Term
a fib
Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
abd
Definition
abdomen
Term
Abx
Definition
Antibiotics
Term
AMA
Definition
Against Medical Advice
Term
AMS
Definition
Altered Mental Status
Term
ASA
Definition
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Term
BID
Definition
Twice Daily
Term
Bilat LE
Definition
Bilateral Lower Extremities
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
Term
BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
-
c
Definition
With
Term
CA
Definition
Cancer,carcinoma
Term
CABG
Definition
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft "Open Heart Surgery"
Term
CAD
Definition
Coronary Artery Disease, "heart disease"
Term
CT or CAT
Definition
Computerized Assisted Tomography
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
COPD
Definition
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Term
CP
Definition
Chest Pain
Term
CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Term
C-section
Definition
Caesarean Section
Term
CSF
Definition
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Term
CVA
Definition
Cerebrovascular Accident or Costovertebral Angle
Term
CXR
Definition
Chest x-ray
Term
c/o
Definition
Complains of
Term
C-Spine
Definition
cervical spine (neck)
Term
DKA
Definition
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Term
DM
Definition
Diabetes Mellitus
Term
DNR
Definition
Do Not Resuscitate
Term
DOE
Definition
Dyspnea on Exertion
Term
DVT
Definition
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Term
Dx
Definition
Diagnosis
Term
Dz
Definition
Disease
Term
EKG/ECG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
EtOH
Definition
Alcohol
Term
FHx
Definition
Family History
Term
Fx
Definition
Fracture
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
Term
G/P/Ab
Definition
Gravida/Para/Abortion
Term
GSW
Definition
Gun Shot Wound
Term
GU
Definition
Genitourinary
Term
HA
Definition
Headache
Term
HEENT
Definition
Head Eyes Ears Nose Throat
Term
HPI
Definition
History of Present Illness
Term
HTN
Definition
Hypertension
Term
Hx
Definition
History
Term
H&H
Definition
Hemoglobin and Hematocrit
Term
H&P
Definition
History of Present Illness and Physical Exam
Term
I&D
Definition
Incision and Drainage
Term
IDDM
Definition
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Term
IUP
Definition
Intrauterine Pregnancy
Term
IVDA
Definition
IV Drug Abuse
Term
JVD
Definition
Jugular Vein Distension
Term
LLE
Definition
Left Lower Extremity
Term
LLQ
Definition
Left Lower Quadrant
Term
LNMP
Definition
Last Normal Menustrual Period
Term
LOC
Definition
Loss of Consciousness
Term
LP
Definition
Lumbar Puncture
Term
LUE
Definition
Left Upper Extremity
Term
LUQ
Definition
Left Upper Quadrant
Term
MCA
Definition
Motorcycle Accident
Term
MI
Definition
Myocardial Infarction
Term
N/A
Definition
Not applicable
Term
NAD
Definition
No acute distress, No acute disease
Term
NIDDM
Definition
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
Term
NKDA
Definition
No known drug allergies
Term
Nml-or nl
Definition
Normal
Term
NSAID
Definition
Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Term
NSR
Definition
Normal Sinus Rhythm
Term
NTG
Definition
Nitroglycerin
Term
N/V/D
Definition
Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea
Term
O2 Satu
Definition
Oxygen saturation
Term
-
P
Definition
post,after
Term
PCP
Definition
Primary Care Physician
Term
PE
Definition
Pulmonary Embolism or Physical Exam
Term
PERRL
Definition
Pupils are equal round and reactive to light
Term
PO
Definition
Per Os(by mouth)
Term
PM
Definition
As needed
Term
PT
Definition
Patient
Term
PTA
Definition
Prior to Arrival
Term
QD
Definition
Every Day
Term
QH
Definition
Every Hour
Term
QHS
Definition
At every bedtime
Term
Q2H
Definition
Every two hours
Term
QID
Definition
Four times a day
Term
RLE
Definition
Right Lower Extremity
Term
RLQ
Definition
Right Lower Quadrant
Term
ROM
Definition
Range of Motion
Term
ROS
Definition
Review of System
Term
RUE
Definition
Right Upper Extremity
Term
RUQ
Definition
Right Upper Quadrant
Term
Rx
Definition
Prescription
Term
R/O
Definition
Rule Out
Term
-
S
Definition
Without
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
Term
S/P
Definition
Status Post (After)
Term
Sx
Definition
Symptoms
Term
TIA
Definition
Transient Ischemic Attack
Term
TID
Definition
Three Times a Day
Term
TM
Definition
Tympanic Membrane
Term
Tx
Definition
Treatment
Term
UA
Definition
Urinalysis
Term
URI
Definition
Upper Respiratory Infection
Term
US
Definition
Ultrasound
Term
UTD
Definition
Up to date
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
Term
WNL
Definition
Within Normal Limits
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