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Abbrev.9
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Term | Definition |
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staph | staphylococcus |
stat | immediately |
STD | sexually transmitted diseases |
strep | streptococcus |
T. | temperature |
TB | tuberculosis |
T, C, DB | turn, cough, and deep breathe |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
t.i.d., tid | three times a day |
TLC | tender loving care |
TWE | tap water enema |
TPN | total parental nutrition |
TPR | temperature, pulse, and respirations |
TWe | tap water enema |
Tx | traction, treatment |
U/A, u/a | urinalysis |
UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
UNK | unknown |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
vag. | vaginal |
VRE | vancomycin resistant enterococcus |
vs, VS | vital signs |
WBC | white blood cell/ count |
w/c | wheelchair |
WNL | within normal limits |
wt. | weight |