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Medical Terminology - Abbreviations
Common abbreviations used in medical terminology
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| A | B |
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| abd | abdomen |
| ac | before meals |
| AD | right ear |
| ad lib | as desired |
| stat | immediately |
| VS | vital signs |
| prn | as necessary |
| HS | hour of sleep |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| po | by mouth |
| bid | twice a day |
| amb | ambulate, walk |
| mg | milligram |
| mL | milliliter |
| L | Liter |
| G | Gram |
| cc | cubic centimeter = 1 mL |
| tsp or t | teaspoon |
| tbsp or T | tablespoon |
| EKG | electorcardiogram |
| D/C | discontinue or Discharge |
| EEG | electroenchephalogram |
| DNR | Do Not Resuscitate |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| adm | admission |
| AS | left ear |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ASA | asprin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| AU | both ears |
| Ax | axilla, armpit |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| Bx | biopsy |
| CA | cancer |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
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