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lobo-
low bow
Definition
section
Term
-emesis
hey mis
Definition
vomiting
Term
contra-
contractor
Definition
against,counter
Term
-iasis
oasis
oh sis
Definition
condition
Term
trans-
train
Definition
across,through
Term
brady-
briad
Definition
slow
Term
-ectasis
egg a sis
x pan
Definition
expansion
Term
cyt-
sight
Definition
cell
Term
odont-
oh dont
pull my
Definition
tooth
Term
leuk-
look magazine
Definition
white
Term
-esthesia
has the show
Definition
sensational
Term
cantho-
can throw
to the corner
Definition
angle at he end of an eye lid
Term
steno-
stenographer
Definition
narrow,contracted
Term
cheil-
burr cold
Definition
lip
Term
-cele
seal
Definition
hernia
Term
benign
bee 9
melts,not,can
Definition
mild,not cancerous
Term
semen
seaman
Definition
seed
Term
celio-
celling dome
apple dome
Definition
abdomen
Term
erytro-
wreath throw
Definition
red
Term
vaso-
angi
angle
Definition
vessel
Term
melan-
melon
Definition
black
Term
cauda-
cod liver oil
Definition
tail
Term
lingua-
language
Definition
tongue
Term
myring-
my ring
Definition
eardurm
Term
spondyl-
spin doll
Definition
spinal column
Term

 

adip/o

lip/o

steat/o

Definition

 

 

fat

Term

 

 

axill/o

Definition

 

 

armpit

Term

 

 

bi/o

Definition

 

 

life

Term

 

 

cephal/o

Definition

 

 

head

Term

 

 

cervic/o

Definition

 

 

neck

Term

 

 

cyt/o

Definition

 

 

cell

Term

 

hist/o

histi/o

Definition

 

 

tissue

Term

 

 

pathy/o

Definition

 

 

disease

Term

 

 

viscer/o

Definition

 

 

internal organs

Term

 

cili/o

pil/o

 

 

Definition

 

 

hair

Term

 

derm/o

dermat/o

cutane/o

Definition

 

 

skin

Term

 

onych/o

ungu/o

Definition

 

 

nail

Term

 

 

arthr/o

Definition

 

 

joint

Term

 

 

chondr/o

Definition

 

 

cartilage

Term

 

 

crani/o

Definition

 

 

skull

Term

 

 

cost/o

Definition

 

 

rib

Term

 

 

myel/o

Definition

 

bone marrow

or 

spinal cord

 

 

Term

 

 

oste/o

Definition

 

 

bone

Term

 

 

pelv/o

Definition

 

 

pelvis

Term

 

 

spin/o

Definition

 

 

spine

spinal column

back bone

Term

 

spondyl/o

vertebr/o

Definition

 

 

vertebra

Term

 

my/o

muscul/o

Definition

 

 

muscle

Term

 

tend/o

tendin/o

Definition

 

 

tendon

Term

 

 

blephar/o

Definition

 

 

eyelid

Term

cerebr/o
encephal/o
Definition

 

 

brain

Term

 

 

neur/o

Definition

 

 

nerve

Term

 

ophthalm/o

ocul/o

Definition

 

 

eye

Term

 

 

ot/o

Definition

 

 

ear

Term

 

 

aden/o

Definition

 

 

gland

Term

 

 

adren/o

Definition

 

 

adrenal gland

Term

 

 

parathyroid/o

Definition

 

 

parathyroid gland

Term

 

 

pituitar/o

Definition

 

 

pituitary gland

Term

 

 

thyroid/o

 

Definition

 

 

thyroid gland

Term

 

angi/o

vascul/o

vas/o

Definition

 

 

vessel

Term

 

 

arteri/o

Definition

 

 

artery

Term

 

 

cardi/o

Definition

 

 

heart

Term

 

hem/o

hemat/o

Definition

 

 

blood

Term

 

ven/o

phleb/o

Definition

 

 

vein

Term

 

 

adenoid/o

Definition

 

 

adenoids

Term

 

 

lymphaden/o

Definition

 

lymph glands 

lymph nodes

 

 

Term

 

 

lymph/o

Definition

 

 

lymph

(clear watery fluid)

Term

 

 

lymphangi/o

Definition

 

 

lymph vessels

Term

 

 

splen/o

Definition

 

 

spleen

Term

 

 

tonsill/o

Definition

 

 

tonsils

Term

 

 

alveol/o

Definition

 

air sac

alveolus

 

 

Term

 

bronch/o

bronchi/o

Definition

 

 

bronchus

Term

 

 

bronchiol/o

Definition

 

 

small bronchial tubes

Term

 

 

laryng/o

Definition

 

voice box

larynx

Term

 

nas/o

rhin/o

Definition

 

 

nose

Term

 

 

pharyng/o

Definition

 

 

throat

pharynx

Term

 

 

phren/o

Definition

 

 

diaphragm

Term

 

pneum/o

pneumon/o

pulmon/o

Definition

 

 

lungs

Term

 

 

thorac/o

Definition

 

 

chest

Term

 

 

trache/o

Definition

 

 

windpipe

trachea

Term

 

 

cyst/o

Definition

 

 

bladder

Term

 

ren/o

nephr/o

Definition

 

 

kidneys

Term

 

 

ureter/o

Definition

 

 

ureters

Term

 

 

urethr/o

Definition

 

 

urethra

Term

 

 

abdomin/o

Definition

 

 

abdomen

Term

 

 

cheil/o

Definition

 

 

lips

Term

 

 

col/o

Definition

 

 

large intestine

colon

Term

 

 

enter/o

Definition

 

 

small intestine

Term

 

 

esophag/o

Definition

 

 

esophagus

Term

 

 

gastr/o

Definition

 

 

stomach

Term

 

gloss/o

lingu/o

Definition

 

 

tongue

Term

 

 

hepat/o

 

Definition

 

 

liver

Term

 

or/o

stomat/o

 

 

Definition

 

 

mouth

Term

 

 

rect/o

Definition

 

 

rectum

Term

 

 

gynec/o

Definition

 

 

female

Term

 

colp/o

vagin/o

Definition

 

vagina

Term

 

mast/o 

mamm/o

Definition

 

 

breast

Term

 

oophor/o

ovari/o

Definition

 

 

ovary

Term

 

 

salping/o

Definition

 

 

fallopian tubes

uterine tubes

Term

 

 

vulv/o

 

Definition

 

 

vulva

(external genitalia)

Term

 

uter/o

hyster/o

metr/o

Definition

 

 

uterus

Term

 

 

phall/o

Definition

 

 

penis

Term

 

 

prostat/o

Definition

 

 

prostate gland

Term

 

 

vas/o

 

Definition

 

 

ductus deferens

 

 

Term

 

 

epididym/o

Definition

 

 

epididymis

Term

 

orchid/o

test/o

testicul/o

Definition

 

 

testicle

testis

Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Term
diff
Definition
differential white blood cell count
Term
D&C
Definition
dilatation and curettage
Term
DNR
Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
DOA
Definition
dead on arrival
Term
DX or dx
Definition
diagnosis
Term
D/c or d/c
Definition
discontinue
Term
DTP
Definition
Diptheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
Term
Dr.
Definition
doctor
Term
DTs
Definition
delirium tremens
Term
DNA
Definition
deoxyribonucleic acid
Term
del
Definition
delivery
Term
diag
Definition
diagnosis
Term
disch
Definition
discharge
Term
DJD
Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
DM
Definition
diabetes mellitus (diastolic murmur)
Term
DOB
Definition
date of birth
Term
ECG or EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
EEG
Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
ER
Definition
emergency room
Term
ESR
Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ETOH
Definition
ethyl alcohol
Term
ECHO
Definition
echocardiogram
Term
EDC
Definition
estimated date of confinement
Term
ELISA
Definition
enzyme linked immunoassay
Term
EMG
Definition
electromyogram
Term
ENT
Definition
ears nose and throat
Term
ESRD
Definition
end stage of renal disease
Term
exp
Definition
exspiration
Term
ext
Definition
external or (extraction)
Term
F
Definition
fahrenheit
Term
FBS
Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
FH
Definition
family history
Term
Fx
Definition
fracture
Term
FDA
Definition
food and drug administration
Term
FAS
Definition
fetal alcohol syndrome
Term
FB
Definition
foreign body
Term
FE
Definition
iron
Term
FHR
Definition
fetal heart rate
Term
FTT
Definition
failure to thrive
Term
FUO
Definition
fever of unknown orgin
Term
GBS
Definition
gall bladder series
Term
GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
GU
Definition
genitourinary
Term
GYN or gyn
Definition
gynecology
Term
Grav or grav
Definition
pregnant
Term
GERD
Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GB
Definition
gall bladder
Term
GP
Definition
general practice
Term
a
Definition
before
Term
A&P or P&A
Definition
auscultation percussion(anatomy&physiology
Term
ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
Term
ad lib
Definition
as desired
Term
AD
Definition
right ear
Term
AS
Definition
left ear
Term
AU
Definition
both ears
Term
AMA or a.m.a
Definition
against medical advice
Term
ASAP
Definition
as soon as possible
Term
AIDS
Definition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Term
amt
Definition
amount
Term
ausc
Definition
auscultation
Term
ASA
Definition
aspirin
Term
ABG
Definition
arterial blood gas
Term
ADHD
Definition
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Term
adm
Definition
admission
Term
A fib
Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
ARDS
Definition
acute respiratory distress syndrome
Term
ARF
Definition
acute renal failure
Term
BM
Definition
bowel movement (bone marrow)
Term
BP or B/P
Definition
blood pressure
Term
BS
Definition
blood sugar
Term
BUN
Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
Bx
Definition
biopsy
Term
BPH
Definition
benign prostatic hypertrophy
Term
BMR
Definition
basic metabolic rate
Term
_
c
Definition
with
Term
CBC
Definition
complete blood count
Term
CC or c.c
Definition
chief complaint
Term
CDC or CDCP
Definition
center for disease control and prevention
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
chr
Definition
chronic
Term
CNS
Definition
central nervous system
Term
COPD
Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
Term
CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CSF
Definition
cerebrospinal fluid
Term
CV
Definition
cardiovascular
Term
Ca
Definition
cancer
Term
CABG
Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
c/o
Definition
complaints of
Term
C&S
Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CVA
Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
CXR
Definition
chest x-ray
Term
CAT
Definition
computerized axial tomography
Term
CF
Definition
cystic fibrosis
Term
chol
Definition
cholesterol
Term
chol
Definition
cholesterol
Term
CVS
Definition
chorionic villus sampling chronic
Term
Cx
Definition
cervix
Term
d
Definition
day
Term
GSW
Definition
gun shot wound
Term
HBP
Definition
high blood pressure
Term
HPN
Definition
hypertension
Term
H&H
Definition
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Term
Hct
Definition
hematocrit
Term
Hgb
Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HDL
Definition
high density lipoprotein
(good cholesterol)
Term
HEENT
Definition
head eyes ears nose and throat
Term
H&P
Definition
history and physical
Term
HX or Hx
Definition
history
Term
HIV
Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HPI
Definition
history of present illness
Term
HPV
Definition
human papilloma virus
Term
HRT
Definition
hormone replacement therapy
Term
ICU
Definition
intensive care unit
Term
I&D
Definition
incision and drainage
Term
IM
Definition
intramuscular
Term
inf.
Definition
infusion (inferior)
Term
inj
Definition
injection
Term
IT
Definition
inhalation therapy
Term
IUD
Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IV
Definition
intravenous
Term
IBS
Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
Term
IDDM
Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
isol
Definition
isolation
Term
K
Definition
potassium
Term
KUB
Definition
kidney ureter and bladder
Term
lab
Definition
laboratory
Term
LMP
Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LDL
Definition
low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol)
Term
LLL
Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LUL
Definition
left upper lobe
Term
LLQ
Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LUQ
Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
LBW
Definition
low birth weight
Term
L&D
Definition
labor and delivery
Term
LE
Definition
lower extremity (left eye) or (lupus erythrmatosus)
Term
LOC
Definition
level of consciousness
Term
LOS
Definition
length of stay
Term
MCH
Definition
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
Term
MCHC
Definition
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
Term
MCV
Definition
mean corpuscular volume
Term
MI
Definition
myocardial infraction (mitral insufficiency)
Term
MM
Definition
mucous membrane
Term
MS
Definition
multiple sclerosis (mitral stenosis)
Term
MD
Definition
medical doctor
Term
mm Hg
Definition
millimeters of mercury
Term
MRI
Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MVP
Definition
mitral valve prolapse
Term
MT
Definition
medical technician
Term
NEG or neg
Definition
negative
Term
NG
Definition
nasalgastric
Term
NKA
Definition
no known allergies
Term
NPO
Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NSR
Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
NB
Definition
new born
Term
NED
Definition
no evidence of disease
Term
no.
Definition
number
Term
noct or noc
Definition
nocturnal (night)
Term
NSAID
Definition
nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drug
Term
NS
Definition
normal saline
Term
N&V
Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
N/C
Definition
no complaints
Term
N/A
Definition
not applicable
Term
Na
Definition
sodium
Term
neuro
Definition
neurology
Term
NICU
Definition
neonate intensive care unit
Term
OB
Definition
obstetrics
Term
OD
Definition
right eye (over dose)
Term
OS
Definition
left eye
Term
OU
Definition
both eyes
Term
OCC
Definition
occasional
Term
O&P
Definition
ova and parasites
Term
OR
Definition
operating room
Term
OT
Definition
occupational therapy
Term
PEARLA
Definition
pupils are equal and react to light and accommodation
Term
PH
Definition
past history
Term
PMH
Definition
past medical history
Term
PE
Definition
physical exam
Term
PO
Definition
by mouth
Term
PT or Pt.
Definition
patient
Term
PID
Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
p/o
Definition
by mouth
Term
POMR
Definition
problem oriented medical record
Term
PRN or prn or p.r.n.
Definition
as needed
Term
PTA
Definition
prior to admission
Term
PKU
Definition
phenylketonuria
Term
PMS
Definition
premenstrual syndrome
Term
Pap
Definition
papanicolaou smear
Term
Para
Definition
live birth
Term
PFT
Definition
pulmonary function test
Term
pos
Definition
positive
Term
preg
Definition
pregnant
Term
preop
Definition
preoperative
Term
prog
Definition
prognosis
Term
PSA
Definition
prostatic specific antigen
Term
PTCA
Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Term
PTSD
Definition
post traumatic stress disorder
Term
PTSD
Definition
post traumatic stress disorder
Term
RBC
Definition
red blood cells
Term
ROS
Definition
review of systems
Term
R/O
Definition
rule out
Term
RX or Rx
Definition
prescription
Term
RUL
Definition
right upper lobe
Term
RML
Definition
right middle lobe
Term
RLL
Definition
right lower lobe
Term
RUQ
Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
RLQ
Definition
right lower Quadrant
Term
REM
Definition
rapid eye movement
Term
RL
Definition
right leg
Term
R&R
Definition
rate and rhythm
Term
RR
Definition
recovery room (respiration)
Term
rt
Definition
right (routine)
Term
SIDS
Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term
Sig
Definition
directions
Term
SOAP
Definition
subjective objective assessment plan
Term
SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
Term
S/R
Definition
suture removal
Term
staph
Definition
staphylococcus
Term
SH
Definition
social history
Term
Spec
Definition
specimen
Term
stat
Definition
immediately
Term
S-A
Definition
sinoatrial bode
Term
SB
Definition
still birth
Term
SBO
Definition
small bowel obstruction
Term
sed rate
Definition
sediment rate
Term
strep
Definition
streptococcus
Term
T&A
Definition
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Term
TB
Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TPR
Definition
temp pulse respiration
Term
Tx
Definition
treatment
Term
TIA
Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
TIA
Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
diff
Definition
differential white blood cell count
Term
D&C
Definition
dilatation and curettage
Term
DNR
Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
DOA
Definition
dead on arrival
Term
DX or dx
Definition
diagnosis
Term
D/c or d/c
Definition
discontinue
Term
DTP
Definition
Diptheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
Term
Dr.
Definition
doctor
Term
DTs
Definition
delirium tremens
Term
DNA
Definition
deoxyribonucleic acid
Term
del
Definition
delivery
Term
diag
Definition
diagnosis
Term
disch
Definition
discharge
Term
DJD
Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
DM
Definition
diabetes mellitus (diastolic murmur)
Term
DOB
Definition
date of birth
Term
ECG or EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
EEG
Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
ER
Definition
emergency room
Term
ESR
Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ETOH
Definition
ethyl alcohol
Term
ECHO
Definition
echocardiogram
Term
EDC
Definition
estimated date of confinement
Term
ELISA
Definition
enzyme linked immunoassay
Term
EMG
Definition
electromyogram
Term
ENT
Definition
ears nose and throat
Term
ESRD
Definition
end stage of renal disease
Term
exp
Definition
exspiration
Term
ext
Definition
external or (extraction)
Term
F
Definition
fahrenheit
Term
FBS
Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
FH
Definition
family history
Term
Fx
Definition
fracture
Term
FDA
Definition
food and drug administration
Term
FAS
Definition
fetal alcohol syndrome
Term
FB
Definition
foreign body
Term
FE
Definition
iron
Term
FHR
Definition
fetal heart rate
Term
FTT
Definition
failure to thrive
Term
FUO
Definition
fever of unknown orgin
Term
GBS
Definition
gall bladder series
Term
GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
GU
Definition
genitourinary
Term
GYN or gyn
Definition
gynecology
Term
Grav or grav
Definition
pregnant
Term
GERD
Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GB
Definition
gall bladder
Term
GP
Definition
general practice
Term
a
Definition
before
Term
A&P or P&A
Definition
auscultation percussion(anatomy&physiology
Term
ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
Term
ad lib
Definition
as desired
Term
AD
Definition
right ear
Term
AS
Definition
left ear
Term
AU
Definition
both ears
Term
AMA or a.m.a
Definition
against medical advice
Term
ASAP
Definition
as soon as possible
Term
AIDS
Definition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Term
amt
Definition
amount
Term
ausc
Definition
auscultation
Term
ASA
Definition
aspirin
Term
ABG
Definition
arterial blood gas
Term
ADHD
Definition
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Term
adm
Definition
admission
Term
A fib
Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
ARDS
Definition
acute respiratory distress syndrome
Term
ARF
Definition
acute renal failure
Term
BM
Definition
bowel movement (bone marrow)
Term
BP or B/P
Definition
blood pressure
Term
BS
Definition
blood sugar
Term
BUN
Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
Bx
Definition
biopsy
Term
BPH
Definition
benign prostatic hypertrophy
Term
BMR
Definition
basic metabolic rate
Term
_
c
Definition
with
Term
CBC
Definition
complete blood count
Term
CC or c.c
Definition
chief complaint
Term
CDC or CDCP
Definition
center for disease control and prevention
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
chr
Definition
chronic
Term
CNS
Definition
central nervous system
Term
COPD
Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
Term
CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CSF
Definition
cerebrospinal fluid
Term
CV
Definition
cardiovascular
Term
Ca
Definition
cancer
Term
CABG
Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
c/o
Definition
complaints of
Term
C&S
Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CVA
Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
CXR
Definition
chest x-ray
Term
CAT
Definition
computerized axial tomography
Term
CF
Definition
cystic fibrosis
Term
chol
Definition
cholesterol
Term
chol
Definition
cholesterol
Term
CVS
Definition
chorionic villus sampling chronic
Term
Cx
Definition
cervix
Term
d
Definition
day
Term
GSW
Definition
gun shot wound
Term
HBP
Definition
high blood pressure
Term
HPN
Definition
hypertension
Term
H&H
Definition
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Term
Hct
Definition
hematocrit
Term
Hgb
Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HDL
Definition
high density lipoprotein
(good cholesterol)
Term
HEENT
Definition
head eyes ears nose and throat
Term
H&P
Definition
history and physical
Term
HX or Hx
Definition
history
Term
HIV
Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HPI
Definition
history of present illness
Term
HPV
Definition
human papilloma virus
Term
HRT
Definition
hormone replacement therapy
Term
ICU
Definition
intensive care unit
Term
I&D
Definition
incision and drainage
Term
IM
Definition
intramuscular
Term
inf.
Definition
infusion (inferior)
Term
inj
Definition
injection
Term
IT
Definition
inhalation therapy
Term
IUD
Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IV
Definition
intravenous
Term
IBS
Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
Term
IDDM
Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
isol
Definition
isolation
Term
K
Definition
potassium
Term
KUB
Definition
kidney ureter and bladder
Term
lab
Definition
laboratory
Term
LMP
Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LDL
Definition
low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol)
Term
LLL
Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LUL
Definition
left upper lobe
Term
LLQ
Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LUQ
Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
LBW
Definition
low birth weight
Term
L&D
Definition
labor and delivery
Term
LE
Definition
lower extremity (left eye) or (lupus erythrmatosus)
Term
LOC
Definition
level of consciousness
Term
LOS
Definition
length of stay
Term
MCH
Definition
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
Term
MCHC
Definition
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
Term
MCV
Definition
mean corpuscular volume
Term
MI
Definition
myocardial infraction (mitral insufficiency)
Term
MM
Definition
mucous membrane
Term
MS
Definition
multiple sclerosis (mitral stenosis)
Term
MD
Definition
medical doctor
Term
mm Hg
Definition
millimeters of mercury
Term
MRI
Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MVP
Definition
mitral valve prolapse
Term
MT
Definition
medical technician
Term
NEG or neg
Definition
negative
Term
NG
Definition
nasalgastric
Term
NKA
Definition
no known allergies
Term
NPO
Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NSR
Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
NB
Definition
new born
Term
NED
Definition
no evidence of disease
Term
no.
Definition
number
Term
noct or noc
Definition
nocturnal (night)
Term
NSAID
Definition
nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drug
Term
NS
Definition
normal saline
Term
N&V
Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
N/C
Definition
no complaints
Term
N/A
Definition
not applicable
Term
Na
Definition
sodium
Term
neuro
Definition
neurology
Term
NICU
Definition
neonate intensive care unit
Term
OB
Definition
obstetrics
Term
OD
Definition
right eye (over dose)
Term
OS
Definition
left eye
Term
OU
Definition
both eyes
Term
OCC
Definition
occasional
Term
O&P
Definition
ova and parasites
Term
OR
Definition
operating room
Term
OT
Definition
occupational therapy
Term
PEARLA
Definition
pupils are equal and react to light and accommodation
Term
PH
Definition
past history
Term
PMH
Definition
past medical history
Term
PE
Definition
physical exam
Term
PO
Definition
by mouth
Term
PT or Pt.
Definition
patient
Term
PID
Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
p/o
Definition
by mouth
Term
POMR
Definition
problem oriented medical record
Term
PRN or prn or p.r.n.
Definition
as needed
Term
PTA
Definition
prior to admission
Term
PKU
Definition
phenylketonuria
Term
PMS
Definition
premenstrual syndrome
Term
Pap
Definition
papanicolaou smear
Term
Para
Definition
live birth
Term
PFT
Definition
pulmonary function test
Term
pos
Definition
positive
Term
preg
Definition
pregnant
Term
preop
Definition
preoperative
Term
prog
Definition
prognosis
Term
PSA
Definition
prostatic specific antigen
Term
PTCA
Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Term
PTSD
Definition
post traumatic stress disorder
Term
PTSD
Definition
post traumatic stress disorder
Term
RBC
Definition
red blood cells
Term
ROS
Definition
review of systems
Term
R/O
Definition
rule out
Term
RX or Rx
Definition
prescription
Term
RUL
Definition
right upper lobe
Term
RML
Definition
right middle lobe
Term
RLL
Definition
right lower lobe
Term
RUQ
Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
RLQ
Definition
right lower Quadrant
Term
REM
Definition
rapid eye movement
Term
RL
Definition
right leg
Term
R&R
Definition
rate and rhythm
Term
RR
Definition
recovery room (respiration)
Term
rt
Definition
right (routine)
Term
SIDS
Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term
Sig
Definition
directions
Term
SOAP
Definition
subjective objective assessment plan
Term
SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
Term
S/R
Definition
suture removal
Term
staph
Definition
staphylococcus
Term
SH
Definition
social history
Term
Spec
Definition
specimen
Term
stat
Definition
immediately
Term
S-A
Definition
sinoatrial bode
Term
SB
Definition
still birth
Term
SBO
Definition
small bowel obstruction
Term
sed rate
Definition
sediment rate
Term
strep
Definition
streptococcus
Term
T&A
Definition
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Term
TB
Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TPR
Definition
temp pulse respiration
Term
Tx
Definition
treatment
Term
TIA
Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
TIA
Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
diff
Definition
differential white blood cell count
Term
D&C
Definition
dilatation and curettage
Term
DNR
Definition
do not resuscitate
Term
DOA
Definition
dead on arrival
Term
DX or dx
Definition
diagnosis
Term
D/c or d/c
Definition
discontinue
Term
DTP
Definition
Diptheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
Term
Dr.
Definition
doctor
Term
DTs
Definition
delirium tremens
Term
DNA
Definition
deoxyribonucleic acid
Term
del
Definition
delivery
Term
diag
Definition
diagnosis
Term
disch
Definition
discharge
Term
DJD
Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
DM
Definition
diabetes mellitus (diastolic murmur)
Term
DOB
Definition
date of birth
Term
ECG or EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
Term
EEG
Definition
electroencephalogram
Term
ER
Definition
emergency room
Term
ESR
Definition
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Term
ETOH
Definition
ethyl alcohol
Term
ECHO
Definition
echocardiogram
Term
EDC
Definition
estimated date of confinement
Term
ELISA
Definition
enzyme linked immunoassay
Term
EMG
Definition
electromyogram
Term
ENT
Definition
ears nose and throat
Term
ESRD
Definition
end stage of renal disease
Term
exp
Definition
exspiration
Term
ext
Definition
external or (extraction)
Term
F
Definition
fahrenheit
Term
FBS
Definition
fasting blood sugar
Term
FH
Definition
family history
Term
Fx
Definition
fracture
Term
FDA
Definition
food and drug administration
Term
FAS
Definition
fetal alcohol syndrome
Term
FB
Definition
foreign body
Term
FE
Definition
iron
Term
FHR
Definition
fetal heart rate
Term
FTT
Definition
failure to thrive
Term
FUO
Definition
fever of unknown orgin
Term
GBS
Definition
gall bladder series
Term
GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
GU
Definition
genitourinary
Term
GYN or gyn
Definition
gynecology
Term
Grav or grav
Definition
pregnant
Term
GERD
Definition
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Term
GB
Definition
gall bladder
Term
GP
Definition
general practice
Term
a
Definition
before
Term
A&P or P&A
Definition
auscultation percussion(anatomy&physiology
Term
ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
Term
ad lib
Definition
as desired
Term
AD
Definition
right ear
Term
AS
Definition
left ear
Term
AU
Definition
both ears
Term
AMA or a.m.a
Definition
against medical advice
Term
ASAP
Definition
as soon as possible
Term
AIDS
Definition
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Term
amt
Definition
amount
Term
ausc
Definition
auscultation
Term
ASA
Definition
aspirin
Term
ABG
Definition
arterial blood gas
Term
ADHD
Definition
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Term
adm
Definition
admission
Term
A fib
Definition
atrial fibrillation
Term
ARDS
Definition
acute respiratory distress syndrome
Term
ARF
Definition
acute renal failure
Term
BM
Definition
bowel movement (bone marrow)
Term
BP or B/P
Definition
blood pressure
Term
BS
Definition
blood sugar
Term
BUN
Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
Bx
Definition
biopsy
Term
BPH
Definition
benign prostatic hypertrophy
Term
BMR
Definition
basic metabolic rate
Term
_
c
Definition
with
Term
CBC
Definition
complete blood count
Term
CC or c.c
Definition
chief complaint
Term
CDC or CDCP
Definition
center for disease control and prevention
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
chr
Definition
chronic
Term
CNS
Definition
central nervous system
Term
COPD
Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
Term
CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
CSF
Definition
cerebrospinal fluid
Term
CV
Definition
cardiovascular
Term
Ca
Definition
cancer
Term
CABG
Definition
coronary artery bypass graft
Term
c/o
Definition
complaints of
Term
C&S
Definition
culture and sensitivity
Term
CVA
Definition
cerebrovascular accident
Term
CXR
Definition
chest x-ray
Term
CAT
Definition
computerized axial tomography
Term
CF
Definition
cystic fibrosis
Term
chol
Definition
cholesterol
Term
chol
Definition
cholesterol
Term
CVS
Definition
chorionic villus sampling chronic
Term
Cx
Definition
cervix
Term
d
Definition
day
Term
GSW
Definition
gun shot wound
Term
HBP
Definition
high blood pressure
Term
HPN
Definition
hypertension
Term
H&H
Definition
hemoglobin and hematocrit
Term
Hct
Definition
hematocrit
Term
Hgb
Definition
hemoglobin
Term
HDL
Definition
high density lipoprotein
(good cholesterol)
Term
HEENT
Definition
head eyes ears nose and throat
Term
H&P
Definition
history and physical
Term
HX or Hx
Definition
history
Term
HIV
Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HPI
Definition
history of present illness
Term
HPV
Definition
human papilloma virus
Term
HRT
Definition
hormone replacement therapy
Term
ICU
Definition
intensive care unit
Term
I&D
Definition
incision and drainage
Term
IM
Definition
intramuscular
Term
inf.
Definition
infusion (inferior)
Term
inj
Definition
injection
Term
IT
Definition
inhalation therapy
Term
IUD
Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IV
Definition
intravenous
Term
IBS
Definition
irritable bowel syndrome
Term
IDDM
Definition
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
isol
Definition
isolation
Term
K
Definition
potassium
Term
KUB
Definition
kidney ureter and bladder
Term
lab
Definition
laboratory
Term
LMP
Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LDL
Definition
low density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol)
Term
LLL
Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LUL
Definition
left upper lobe
Term
LLQ
Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LUQ
Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
LBW
Definition
low birth weight
Term
L&D
Definition
labor and delivery
Term
LE
Definition
lower extremity (left eye) or (lupus erythrmatosus)
Term
LOC
Definition
level of consciousness
Term
LOS
Definition
length of stay
Term
MCH
Definition
mean corpuscular hemoglobin
Term
MCHC
Definition
mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
Term
MCV
Definition
mean corpuscular volume
Term
MI
Definition
myocardial infraction (mitral insufficiency)
Term
MM
Definition
mucous membrane
Term
MS
Definition
multiple sclerosis (mitral stenosis)
Term
MD
Definition
medical doctor
Term
mm Hg
Definition
millimeters of mercury
Term
MRI
Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MVP
Definition
mitral valve prolapse
Term
MT
Definition
medical technician
Term
NEG or neg
Definition
negative
Term
NG
Definition
nasalgastric
Term
NKA
Definition
no known allergies
Term
NPO
Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NSR
Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
NB
Definition
new born
Term
NED
Definition
no evidence of disease
Term
no.
Definition
number
Term
noct or noc
Definition
nocturnal (night)
Term
NSAID
Definition
nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drug
Term
NS
Definition
normal saline
Term
N&V
Definition
nausea and vomiting
Term
N/C
Definition
no complaints
Term
N/A
Definition
not applicable
Term
Na
Definition
sodium
Term
neuro
Definition
neurology
Term
NICU
Definition
neonate intensive care unit
Term
OB
Definition
obstetrics
Term
OD
Definition
right eye (over dose)
Term
OS
Definition
left eye
Term
OU
Definition
both eyes
Term
OCC
Definition
occasional
Term
O&P
Definition
ova and parasites
Term
OR
Definition
operating room
Term
OT
Definition
occupational therapy
Term
PEARLA
Definition
pupils are equal and react to light and accommodation
Term
PH
Definition
past history
Term
PMH
Definition
past medical history
Term
PE
Definition
physical exam
Term
PO
Definition
by mouth
Term
PT or Pt.
Definition
patient
Term
PID
Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
p/o
Definition
by mouth
Term
POMR
Definition
problem oriented medical record
Term
PRN or prn or p.r.n.
Definition
as needed
Term
PTA
Definition
prior to admission
Term
PKU
Definition
phenylketonuria
Term
PMS
Definition
premenstrual syndrome
Term
Pap
Definition
papanicolaou smear
Term
Para
Definition
live birth
Term
PFT
Definition
pulmonary function test
Term
pos
Definition
positive
Term
preg
Definition
pregnant
Term
preop
Definition
preoperative
Term
prog
Definition
prognosis
Term
PSA
Definition
prostatic specific antigen
Term
PTCA
Definition
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
Term
PTSD
Definition
post traumatic stress disorder
Term
PTSD
Definition
post traumatic stress disorder
Term
RBC
Definition
red blood cells
Term
ROS
Definition
review of systems
Term
R/O
Definition
rule out
Term
RX or Rx
Definition
prescription
Term
RUL
Definition
right upper lobe
Term
RML
Definition
right middle lobe
Term
RLL
Definition
right lower lobe
Term
RUQ
Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
RLQ
Definition
right lower Quadrant
Term
REM
Definition
rapid eye movement
Term
RL
Definition
right leg
Term
R&R
Definition
rate and rhythm
Term
RR
Definition
recovery room (respiration)
Term
rt
Definition
right (routine)
Term
SIDS
Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term
Sig
Definition
directions
Term
SOAP
Definition
subjective objective assessment plan
Term
SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
Term
S/R
Definition
suture removal
Term
staph
Definition
staphylococcus
Term
SH
Definition
social history
Term
Spec
Definition
specimen
Term
stat
Definition
immediately
Term
S-A
Definition
sinoatrial bode
Term
SB
Definition
still birth
Term
SBO
Definition
small bowel obstruction
Term
sed rate
Definition
sediment rate
Term
strep
Definition
streptococcus
Term
T&A
Definition
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Term
TB
Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TPR
Definition
temp pulse respiration
Term
Tx
Definition
treatment
Term
TIA
Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
TIA
Definition
transient ischemic attack
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