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Medical terminology
Med terms
Term | Definition |
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AD,AS,AU | Right ear, left ear, both ears |
AMA | Against medical advice |
CXR | Chest x-ray |
GI | Gastrointestinal |
IUD | Intrauterine device |
NPO | Nothing by mouth |
RLE | Right lower extremity |
OTC | Over the counter |
PRN | As needed |
“ | Inches |
ac | Before meals |
PT | Physical therapy |
NKA | No known allergies |
BKA | Below the knee amputation |
FUO | Fever of unknown origin |
DNR | Do not resuscitate |
pt | Patient |
NICU | Neonatal intensive care unit |
ED | Emergency department |
CPR | Cardio pulmonary resuscitation |
OP | Outpatient |
ACLS | Advanced cardiac life support |
BMI | Body mass index |
hx | History |
AED | Automated external defibrillator |
STI | Sexually transmitted infection |
VS | Vital signs |
DOA | Dead on arrival |
R/O | Rule out |
SOB | Shortness of breath |