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VERY Common Abbr.
Commonly Encountered Abbreviations P's
Term | Definition |
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P | pulse, phosphorus |
Pap | papanicolaou (smear) |
paren | parenterally |
Path | pathology |
PC, pc | after meals |
PD | postprandial (after meals) |
PE | physical examination |
Peds | pediatrics |
pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
PICU | pulmonary intensive care unit; pediatric intensive care unit |
PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
PMP | previous menstrual period |
PO | orally (per os) |
postop, p/o | after opertation |
prep | prepare |
pp | postprandial |
preop | before operation |
pm | as required |
pt | patient |
PT | physical therapy (or therapist) |
PVC | premature ventricular contraction |