{"id":229,"date":"2018-07-30T05:26:49","date_gmt":"2018-07-30T05:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmbasicscience\/?p=229"},"modified":"2018-09-05T22:51:07","modified_gmt":"2018-09-05T22:51:07","slug":"medical-terminology-abbreviations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmbasicscience\/medicalerminology\/medical-terminology-abbreviations\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Terminology: Abbreviations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.integrativewellnessandmovement.com\/iwmstudentresources\/MedicalTerminology-abbreviations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download this worksheet here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u0101<\/strong>: before<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u0101\u0101<\/strong>: of each<\/li>\n<li><strong>abd<\/strong>: abdomen<\/li>\n<li><strong>ABG<\/strong>: arterial blood gas<\/li>\n<li><strong>ac<\/strong>: before meals<\/li>\n<li><strong>ACLS<\/strong>: advanced cardiac life support<\/li>\n<li><strong>ad lib<\/strong>: as much as desired<\/li>\n<li><strong>ADL<\/strong>: activities of daily living<\/li>\n<li><strong>AED<\/strong>: automated external defibrillator<\/li>\n<li><strong>AF<\/strong>: atrial fibrillation<\/li>\n<li><strong>AK<\/strong>: above the knee<\/li>\n<li><strong>AKA<\/strong>: above the knee amputation<\/li>\n<li><strong>A-line<\/strong>: arterial line<\/li>\n<li><strong>AMA<\/strong>: against medical advice<\/li>\n<li><strong>amb<\/strong>: ambulatory<\/li>\n<li><strong>AMI<\/strong>: acute myocardial infarction<\/li>\n<li><strong>AMS<\/strong>: altered mental status<\/li>\n<li><strong>ant<\/strong>: anterior<\/li>\n<li><strong>AOx4<\/strong>: alert and oriented to person, place, time, and self<\/li>\n<li><strong>AP<\/strong>: anteroposterior, front-to-back, action potential, angina pectoris, anterior pituitary, arterial pressure<\/li>\n<li><strong>APC<\/strong>: atrial premature complex, activated protein C, aspirin-phenacetin-caffeine<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aq<\/strong>: water<\/li>\n<li><strong>ARDS<\/strong>: adult respiratory distress syndrome<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASA<\/strong>: aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)<\/li>\n<li><strong>ASHD<\/strong>: arteriosclerotic or atherosclerotic heart disease<\/li>\n<li><strong>AV, A-V<\/strong>: atrioventricular, arteriovenous<\/li>\n<li><strong>BBB<\/strong>: bundle branch block<\/li>\n<li><strong>bid<\/strong>: twice daily<\/li>\n<li><strong>BKA<\/strong>: below the knee amputation<\/li>\n<li><strong>BM<\/strong>: bowel movement<\/li>\n<li><strong>BP<\/strong>: blood pressure<\/li>\n<li><strong>BS<\/strong>: blood sugar, breath sounds, bowel sounds<\/li>\n<li><strong>BSA<\/strong>: body surface area<\/li>\n<li><strong>bx<\/strong>: biopsy<\/li>\n<li><strong>c<\/strong> (with bar over): with<\/li>\n<li><strong>CA<\/strong>: cancer, cardiac arrest, chronologic age, coronary artery, cold agglutinin<\/li>\n<li><strong>CABG<\/strong>: coronary artery bypass graft<\/li>\n<li><strong>CAD<\/strong>: coronary artery disease<\/li>\n<li><strong>CBC<\/strong>: complete blood count<\/li>\n<li><strong>cc<\/strong>: cubic centimeter<\/li>\n<li><strong>CC or C\/C<\/strong>: chief complaint<\/li>\n<li><strong>CCU<\/strong>: coronary care unit<\/li>\n<li><strong>CHF<\/strong>: congestive heart failure<\/li>\n<li><strong>c\/o<\/strong>:\u00a0 complaining of<\/li>\n<li><strong>CO<\/strong>: cardiac output, carbon monoxide<\/li>\n<li><strong>COLD<\/strong>: chronic obstructive lung disease<\/li>\n<li><strong>COPD<\/strong>: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease<\/li>\n<li><strong>CP<\/strong>: chest pain, chemically pure, cerebral palsy<\/li>\n<li><strong>CRT<\/strong>: capillary refill time, cathode-ray tube<\/li>\n<li><strong>CSF<\/strong>: cerebrospinal fluid<\/li>\n<li><strong>CSM<\/strong>: carotid sinus massage, cerebrospinal meningitis<\/li>\n<li><strong>CVA<\/strong>: cerebrovascular accident<\/li>\n<li><strong>CVP<\/strong>: central venous pressure<\/li>\n<li><strong>CXR<\/strong>: chest x-ray<\/li>\n<li><strong>D&amp;C<\/strong>: dilation and curettage<\/li>\n<li><strong>D\/C<\/strong>: discontinue<\/li>\n<li><strong>diff<\/strong>: differential<\/li>\n<li><strong>dig<\/strong>:\u00a0 digoxin<\/li>\n<li><strong>DM<\/strong>: diabetes mellitus<\/li>\n<li><strong>DOA<\/strong>: dead on arrival<\/li>\n<li><strong>DOE<\/strong>: dyspnea on exertion<\/li>\n<li><strong>DOS<\/strong>: dead on scene<\/li>\n<li><strong>DPT<\/strong>: diphtherial, pertussis, and tetanus toxoids vaccine<\/li>\n<li><strong>DSD<\/strong>: dry sterile dressing<\/li>\n<li><strong>DtaP<\/strong>: diphtheria tetanus toxoids, and acellular pertussis vaccine<\/li>\n<li><strong>DTP<\/strong>: diphtheria, tetanus toxoids, and pertussis vaccine<\/li>\n<li><strong>DTs<\/strong>: delirium tremens<\/li>\n<li><strong>DVT<\/strong>: deep venous thrombosis<\/li>\n<li><strong>D5W<\/strong>: dextrose 5% in water<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dx<\/strong>: diagnosis<\/li>\n<li><strong>EDC<\/strong>: estimated date of confinement<\/li>\n<li><strong>ET<\/strong>: endotracheal tube, endotracheal<\/li>\n<li><strong>ETOH<\/strong>: ethyl alcohol<\/li>\n<li><strong>ETT<\/strong>: endotracheal tube<\/li>\n<li><strong>FIO2<\/strong>: fractionof inspired oxygen<\/li>\n<li><strong>FBS<\/strong>: fasting blood sugar<\/li>\n<li><strong>FHR<\/strong>: fetal heart rate<\/li>\n<li><strong>FHT<\/strong>: fetal heart tones<\/li>\n<li><strong>FHx<\/strong>: family history<\/li>\n<li><strong>fL<\/strong>: femtoliter<\/li>\n<li><strong>fl<\/strong>: fluid<\/li>\n<li><strong>fld<\/strong>: fluid<\/li>\n<li><strong>fx<\/strong>: fracture<\/li>\n<li><strong>GB<\/strong>: gallbladder<\/li>\n<li><strong>gr<\/strong>: grain<\/li>\n<li><strong>GSW<\/strong>: gunshot wound<\/li>\n<li><strong>gtt<\/strong>: drop(s)<\/li>\n<li><strong>GTT<\/strong>: glucose tolerance test<\/li>\n<li><strong>GU<\/strong>: genitourinary<\/li>\n<li><strong>(H)<\/strong>: hypodermic<\/li>\n<li><strong>H<\/strong>: hypodermic<\/li>\n<li><strong>H&amp;H<\/strong>: hemoglobin and hematocrit<\/li>\n<li><strong>H&amp;P<\/strong>: history and physical<\/li>\n<li><strong>H\/A<\/strong>: headache<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hb<\/strong>: hemoglobin<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hct<\/strong>: hematocrit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hgb<\/strong>: hemoglobin<\/li>\n<li><strong>HH<\/strong>: hiatal hernia<\/li>\n<li><strong>HPI<\/strong>: history of present illness<\/li>\n<li><strong>hs<\/strong>: at bedtime<\/li>\n<li><strong>HTN<\/strong>: hypertension<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hx<\/strong>: history<\/li>\n<li><strong>I&amp;O<\/strong>: intake and output<\/li>\n<li><strong>IC<\/strong>: intracardiac, inspiratory capacity irritable colon<\/li>\n<li><strong>ICP<\/strong>: intracranial pressure<\/li>\n<li><strong>IDDM<\/strong>: insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus<\/li>\n<li><strong>IM<\/strong>: intramuscular<\/li>\n<li><strong>IO<\/strong>: intraosseuous<\/li>\n<li><strong>IPPB<\/strong>: intermittent positive pressure breathing<\/li>\n<li><strong>JVD<\/strong>: jugular venous distention<\/li>\n<li><strong>KUB<\/strong>: kidneys, ureters, and bladder<\/li>\n<li><strong>KVO<\/strong>: keep vein open<\/li>\n<li><strong>LAC<\/strong>: laceration laparoscopic-assisted colectomy<\/li>\n<li><strong>LE<\/strong>: lower extremity, left eye, lupus erythematosus<\/li>\n<li><strong>LLL<\/strong>: left lower lobe of the lung<\/li>\n<li><strong>LLQ<\/strong>: left lower quadrant of the abdomen<\/li>\n<li><strong>L\/M<\/strong>: liters per minute<\/li>\n<li><strong>LMP<\/strong>: last menstrual period<\/li>\n<li><strong>LOC<\/strong>: level of consciousness<\/li>\n<li><strong>LPM<\/strong>: liters per minute<\/li>\n<li><strong>LR<\/strong>: lactated Ringer&#8217;s<\/li>\n<li><strong>LSD<\/strong>: lysergic acid diethylamide<\/li>\n<li><strong>LUL<\/strong>: left upper lobe of the lung<\/li>\n<li><strong>LUQ<\/strong>: left upper quadrant of the abdomen<\/li>\n<li><strong>MAE<\/strong>: moves all extremities<\/li>\n<li><strong>MAEW<\/strong>: moves all extremities well<\/li>\n<li><strong>MAP<\/strong>: mean arterial pressure<\/li>\n<li><strong>mcg<\/strong>: microgram<\/li>\n<li><strong>MCL<\/strong>: midclavicular line, modified chest lead<\/li>\n<li><strong>mEq<\/strong>: milliequivalen<\/li>\n<li><strong>MI<\/strong>: myocardial infarction<\/li>\n<li><strong>MICU<\/strong>: mobile intensive care unit; medical intensive care unit<\/li>\n<li><strong>MS<\/strong>: morphine sulfate<\/li>\n<li><strong>MSO4<\/strong>: morphine sulfate<\/li>\n<li><strong>MVA<\/strong>: motor vehicle accident<\/li>\n<li><strong>MVC<\/strong>: motor vehicle crash<\/li>\n<li><strong>MVP<\/strong>: mitral valve prolapse<\/li>\n<li><strong>N<\/strong>: normal<\/li>\n<li><strong>NA, N\/A<\/strong>: not applicable<\/li>\n<li><strong>NAD<\/strong>: no apparent distress, no appreciable disease<\/li>\n<li><strong>NC<\/strong>: nasal cannula<\/li>\n<li><strong>NG<\/strong>: nasogastric<\/li>\n<li><strong>NIDDM<\/strong>: non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus<\/li>\n<li><strong>NKA<\/strong>: no known allergies<\/li>\n<li><strong>NKDA<\/strong>: no known drug allergies<\/li>\n<li><strong>NPA<\/strong>: nasopharyngeal airway<\/li>\n<li><strong>NPO<\/strong>: nil per os (nothing by mouth)<\/li>\n<li><strong>NS<\/strong>: normal saline<\/li>\n<li><strong>NSR<\/strong>: normal sinus rhythm<\/li>\n<li><strong>NTG<\/strong>: nitroglycerin<\/li>\n<li><strong>N\/V<\/strong>: nauseaand vomiting<\/li>\n<li><strong>N\/V\/D<\/strong>: nausea, vomiting, and diarhhea<\/li>\n<li><strong>NVD<\/strong>: neck vein distention<\/li>\n<li><strong>OBS<\/strong>: organic brain syndrome<\/li>\n<li><strong>OP<\/strong>: outpatient<\/li>\n<li><strong>OPA<\/strong>: oropharyngeal airway<\/li>\n<li><strong>OS<\/strong>: left eye<\/li>\n<li><strong>OU<\/strong>: both eyes<\/li>\n<li><strong>p<\/strong> (with bar over): after<\/li>\n<li><strong>pc<\/strong>: after meals<\/li>\n<li><strong>PE<\/strong>: pulmonary embolism, physical examination<\/li>\n<li><strong>PEA<\/strong>: pulseless electrical activity<\/li>\n<li><strong>PEARL<\/strong>: pupils equal and reactive to light<\/li>\n<li><strong>PEEP<\/strong>: positive end expiratory pressure<\/li>\n<li><strong>PERL<\/strong>: pupils equal and reactive to light<\/li>\n<li><strong>PERRL<\/strong>: pupils equal, round, and reactive to light<\/li>\n<li><strong>PID<\/strong>: pelvic inflammatory disease<\/li>\n<li><strong>PND<\/strong>: paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea<\/li>\n<li><strong>po<\/strong>: per os (by mouth)<\/li>\n<li><strong>PO<\/strong>: post operative<\/li>\n<li><strong>PRN<\/strong>: pro re nata (as needed)<\/li>\n<li><strong>PSVT<\/strong>: paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia<\/li>\n<li><strong>pt<\/strong>: patient<\/li>\n<li><strong>PTA<\/strong>: prior to admission, plasma thromboplastin antecedent<\/li>\n<li><strong>PTT<\/strong>: partial thromboplastin time<\/li>\n<li><strong>PVC<\/strong>: premature venricular complex, polyvinyl chloride<\/li>\n<li><strong>PVD<\/strong>: peripheral vascular disease<\/li>\n<li><strong>q<\/strong>: every<\/li>\n<li><strong>qd<\/strong>: every day<\/li>\n<li><strong>qh<\/strong>: every hour<\/li>\n<li><strong>quid<\/strong>: four times a day<\/li>\n<li><strong>qod<\/strong>: every other day<\/li>\n<li><strong>RA<\/strong>: rheumatoid arthritis, right atrium<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAD<\/strong>: reactive airway disease, right axis deviation<\/li>\n<li><strong>RHD<\/strong>: rheumatic heart disease<\/li>\n<li><strong>RL<\/strong>: Ringer&#8217;s lactate<\/li>\n<li><strong>RLL<\/strong>: right lower quadrant of the abdomen<\/li>\n<li><strong>R\/O<\/strong>: rule out<\/li>\n<li><strong>RUL<\/strong>: right upper lobe of the lung<\/li>\n<li><strong>RUQ<\/strong>: right upper quadrant of the abdomen<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rx<\/strong>: prescription<\/li>\n<li><strong>s<\/strong> (with bar over): without<\/li>\n<li><strong>SC<\/strong>: subcutaneous, secretory component<\/li>\n<li><strong>SICU<\/strong>: surgical intensive care unit<\/li>\n<li><strong>SL<\/strong>: sublingual<\/li>\n<li><strong>SOB<\/strong>: shortness of breath<\/li>\n<li><strong>SQ<\/strong>: subcutaneous<\/li>\n<li><strong>ss<\/strong>: half<\/li>\n<li><strong>S\/S<\/strong>: signs and symptoms<\/li>\n<li><strong>SubQ<\/strong>: subcutaneous<\/li>\n<li><strong>SVT<\/strong>: supraventricular tachycardia<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sx<\/strong>: symptoms<\/li>\n<li><strong>sym<\/strong>: symptoms<\/li>\n<li><strong>tab<\/strong>: tablet<\/li>\n<li><strong>TBA<\/strong>: to be admitted<\/li>\n<li><strong>TIA<\/strong>: transient ischemic attack<\/li>\n<li><strong>tid<\/strong>: three times a day<\/li>\n<li><strong>TKO<\/strong>: to keep open<\/li>\n<li><strong>TPR<\/strong>: temperature, pulse, respiration<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tx<\/strong>: treatment<\/li>\n<li><strong>U<\/strong>: unit<\/li>\n<li><strong>UA<\/strong>: urinalysis<\/li>\n<li><strong>UE<\/strong>: upper extremity<\/li>\n<li><strong>URI<\/strong>: upper respiratory infection<\/li>\n<li><strong>VS<\/strong>: vital signs<\/li>\n<li><strong>WNL<\/strong>: within normal limits<\/li>\n<li><strong>x<\/strong> (with bar over): except<\/li>\n<li>\u2191 (up arrow): increased<\/li>\n<li>\u2193 (down arrow): decreased<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00d8<\/strong> (zero with diagonal slash): no, not, none<\/li>\n<li>\u00ae\u00a0(R inside a circle): right<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u24c1<\/strong> (L inside a circle): left<\/li>\n<li><strong>~<\/strong> (tilde): approximately<\/li>\n<li><strong>x2<\/strong>: times two<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u0394<\/strong> : change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Reference<\/p>\n<p>Bliven,\u00a0K. (2014, May 29).\u00a0<em>KINE 5003: Functional anatomy, terminology<\/em>\u00a0[PDF].<\/p>\n<p>Des Moines University, Matz,\u00a0D., &amp; Dyche,\u00a0W. (n.d.). Online Medical Terminology Course. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.dmu.edu\/medterms\/<\/p>\n<p>Jenkins,\u00a0G., &amp; Tortora,\u00a0G.\u00a0J. (2012).\u00a0<em>Anatomy and Physiology: From Science to Life, 3rd Edition International Stu<\/em>. John Wiley &amp; Sons.<\/p>\n<p><em>Medical Terminology<\/em>\u00a0[PDF]. (n.d.). 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