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Abbreviations
Medical Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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RTC | return to clinic |
RBC | Red blood cell |
IVP | Intravenous Pylegram |
wbc | white blood cell |
occ | occasional |
KUB | kidney ureter bladder |
Sp gr | specific gravity |
X | x-ray |
FU | follow up |
UPJ | urtero pelvic junction |
Brev | Brevital (drug) |
inc | include |
RX | prescription |
Pt | patient |
ASHD | Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease |
HBP | high blood pressure |
ECG,EKG | electrocardiogram |
Stat | immediately |
Lab | laboratory |
Comp | comprehensive |
PX,PE | physical examination |
PTR | patient to return |
wk,wks | weeks |
I&D | incision and drainage |
R;L | right, left |
t.i.d. | three times day |
i.e. | that is, for example |
Kg | kilogram |
CT | Computerized Tomography |
DX | diagnosis |
ad lib | as much as needed |
retn | return |
p.r.n. | as neccessary |
CMA (AAMA) | Certified Medical Assistant (American Association of Medical Assistants) |
G111 | 3 pregnancies |
Para 1 | 1 live birth |
LMP | last menstrual period |
approx | approximately |
EDC | estimated date of confinement (baby due date) |
BP | blood pressure |
UA, U/A | urinalysis |
FHS | fetal heart sound |
c/o | complains of |
abd | abdomen |
DEM | Doctor of Emergency Medicine |
MD | Medical Doctor |
DO | Doctor of Osteopathy |
Perf. | performed |
ofc | office visit |
adv | advice |
A/P | anterior posterior |
WM | white male |
con | consultation |
inf | infection |
inflam | inflammation |
RLQ | Right Lower Quadrant |
AB | antibiotic |
BI | biopsy |
interpret | interpretation |
C & S | Culture & Sensitivity |
OTC | over the counter |
RTO | return to office |
B/L | bilateral |
hosp | hospital |
_ c | with |
cc | chief complaint |
ED | emergency department; erectile dysfunction |
RN | Nurse Practitioner |
FH | family history |
h.s. | hour of sleep |
TPR | temperature pulse respiration |
O2 | oxygen |
Dr. | Doctor |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
TX | treatment |
b.i.d. | twice a day |
IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
q.i.d. | 4 times a day |
ml | milileter |
q. 3h.; q. 4h | every 3 hours; every 4 hours |
dilat | dilate, dialation |
IM | Intramuscular |
SC | Subcutaneous |
ID | Intradermal |
- p | after |
VLDL | very low density lipoprotein |
ASA | acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) |
Surg | surgery |
CAD | Coronary Artery Disease |
CHF | Congestive Heart Failure |
PVD | Peripheral Vascular Disease |
PAD | Peripheral Artery Disease |
EF | Ejection Fraction |
SBE | Subacute bacterial endocartitis |
H & N | health & nutrition, head and neck |
DM 11 | Diabetes Mellitus 11 |
BBB | bundle, branch, block |
HTN | hypertension |
HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act |
FX | Fracture |
FXN | function |
CBC | complete blood count |
CMP | complete metabolic panel (kidney & Liver) |
AS | Aortic Stenosis |
FSH | Follicle Stimulating Hormone |
HGH | human growth hormone |
Trig | Triglycerides |
DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
MI | myocardial infarction |
AAA | abdominal aortic aneurism |
VSD | Ventricular septal defect |
TB | Tiberculosis |
SDI | State Disability Insurance |
CHAMPVA | Civilian health medical program of veterans administration |
TRI | Tricare |
CMS | center for medicare or medicaid services |
UCD | unemployment compensation Diability |
FECA | Federal Employees Compensation Act |
TD | Temporary disability |
PD | Permanent disability |
ret'nd | retained |
HC | house call |
HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
Chol | cholesterol |
RMPF | rocky mountain spotted fever |
HDL | High density lipprotein |
BMP | basic metabolic panel |
LDL | low density lipoprotein |
mg | miligram |
g | gram |