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Medical Terms 9
Medical Terms
Term | Definition |
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Tbsp | tablespoon |
tsp | teaspoon |
staph | staphylococcus |
stat | immediately |
STD | sexually transmitted diseases |
std. prec. | standard precautions |
strep | streptococcus |
T. | temperature |
TB | tuberculosis |
T, C, DB | turn, cough, deep breathe |
temp | temperature |
TIA | transient ischemic attack |
t.i.d., tid | three times a day |
TLC | tender loving care |
TPN | total parenteral 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 |