AA - amino acid
ABG - arterial blood gas
ADM - admission, admitted
ASAP - as soon as possible
ALS - advanced life support
AMA - against medical advice, American Medical Association
ASAP - as soon as possible
A&W - alive and well
C - centigrade, celsius
CC - cubic centimeter, chief complaint, critical care, complications, carbon copy
C/O - complains of
CO2 - carbon dioxide
D/C - discontinue or discharge
DNR - do not resuscitate
DO - disorder
DOA - dead on arrival or date of admission
DOB - date of birth
DOT - directly observed therapy
DSM - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual on Mental Disorders
EDC - estimated date of confinement
EDD - estimated delivery date
EGA - estimated gestational age
ER - emergency room
F - fahrenheit
FNF - finger to nose
H&P - history and physical examination
HPI - history of present illness
H/O - history of
HR - heart rate or hour
HS - hour of sleep (bedtime)
ICU - intensive care unit
ID - infectious diseases
IP - inpatient
IQ - intelligence quotient
IU - international units
MCO - managed care organization
MG - milligram
MVA - motor vehicle accident
ML - milliliter
NKDA - no known drug allergies
NTG - nitroglycerin
O2 - oxygen
OPD - outpatient department
P - pulse
Post-op - postoperative (after surgery)
Pre-op - preoperative (before surgery)
PA or PT - patient
PCP - primary care physician
RBC - red blood cell
RF - risk factor
S - without
SX - symptoms
S/S - signs and symptoms
STAT - immediately
T - temperature
TPR - temperature, pulse, respiration
USOH - usual state of health
VS - vital signs
VSS - vital signs stable
WB - whole blood
WBC - white blood cell
WNL - within normal limits

Prescription

ABX - antibiotics
AC - before meals
Ad lib - at will, as desired
BID - bis in dies (twice a day)
CAP - capsule
GTT - drop-liquid measurement
i - 1
ii - 2
iii - 3
iv - 4
v - 5
MDD - maximum daily dose
NPO - nothing by mouth
OCP - oral contraceptive pill
OPV - oral polio vaccine
OTC - over the counter
PC - after meals
PCN - penicillin
PNV - pre-natal vitamins
PO - per os (by mouth)
PRN - as needed
q2h - every 2 hours
q3h - every 3 hours
qam - every morning
qd - once a day
qh - once every hour
qhs - at bedtime
qid - four times a day
qod - every other day
qpm - every evening
RDI - recommended daily intake
Rx - prescription, treatment
SC/SQ - subcutaneous
TAB - tablet
TIW - three times a week

Care

AXR - abdominal x-ray
BAL - blood alcohol level
BC - birth control
BE - barium enema
BMT - bone marrow transplant
Bx - biopsy
BRP - bathroom privileges
CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CXR - chest x-ray
ECC - emergency cardiac care
ECG or EKG - electrocardiogram
ECMO - extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
ECT - electroconvulsive therapy
ECV - external cephalic version
FB - foreign body
FNA - fine needle aspiration
FOBT - fecal occult blood testing
GLT - glucose loading test
GTT - glucose tolerance test
hs - hour of sleep (bedtime)
H20 - water
I&D - incision and drainage
IM - intramuscular
I&O - intake and output
IV - intravenous
IUPC - intrauterine pressure catheter
In vitro - in the laboratory
In vivo - in the body
KUB - kidney, ureter, bladder (x-ray)
O GTT - oral glucose tolerance test
PAP - pulmonary artery pressure
PEEP - positive end expiratory pressure
PT - physical therapy
Rx - treatment
T&C - type and cross (blood)
TPA - tissue plasminogen activator (dissolve clots), total parenteral alimentation (intravenous nutritional needs)
UA - urinalysis
US - ultrasound
XRT - external radiation therapy

Diagnosis or Condition

ADHD - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
AF - acid-fast
AIDS - acquired immune deficiency syndrome
A&O - alert and oriented
AOB - alcohol on breath
ARDS - adult respiratory distress syndrome
ARF - acute renal failure, acute rheumatic fever
BAD - bipolar affective disorder
BM - bowel movement
BP - blood pressure
CA - cancer
CAB - carotid artery bruit
CABG - coronary artery bypass graft
CAD - coronary artery disease
CBC - complete blood count
CF - cystic fibrosis
C/F - chills, fever
CFT - complement fixation testing
CHD - congenital heart disease
CHF - congestive heart failure
COLD - chronic obstructive lung disease
COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP - chest pain
CP - cerebral palsy
C/S - cesarean section
CV - cardiovascular
CVA - cerebral vascular accident (stroke)
CXR - chest x-ray
DTR - deep tendon reflex
DVT - deep venous thrombosis
Dx - diagnosis
EBL - estimated blood loss
EBV - Epstein-Barr virus
EC - eye contact
ECASA - enteric coated acetylsalicylic acid
EGC - early gastric cancer
FAS - fetal alcohol syndrome
FB - foreign body
F/C - fever, chills
FEF - forced expiratory flow
FHR - fetal heart rate
FM - fetal movement
FRC - functional residual capacity
FSE - fetal scalp electrode
FSH - follicle stimulating hormone
FT - full term
FX - fracture
GA - gestational age
GH - growth hormone
GHRH - growth hormone releasing hormone
GI - gastrointestinal
GLT - glucose loading test
GSW - gunshot wound
GTT - glucose tolerance test
GU - genitourinary
HA - headache
HA - hemolytic anemia
HAV - hepatitis A virus
HBV - hepatitis B virus
Hb - hemoglobin
HCV - hepatitis C virus
HDL - high density lipoprotein
HDV - hepatitis D virus
HIV - human immunodeficiency virus
HPA - hypothalamic suppression test
HR - heart rate
HTN - hypertension
IBD - inflammatory bowel disease
IBS - inflammatory bowel syndrome
ICP - intracranial pressure
IDDM - insulin dependent diabeter mellitus
IPF - idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
IUI - intrauterine insemination
IUP - intrauterine pregnancy
IVF - in vitro fertilization
IVIG - intravenous immune globulin
IVP - intravenous push
JCV - JC virus
JRA - juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
JVD - jugular venous distension
KS - Kaposi sarcoma
LAD - leukocyte adhesion deficiency
LBP - lower back pain
LBW - low birth weight
LIH - left inguinal hernia
LOF - loss of fluid
MD - muscular dystrophy
MR - mental retardation
MS - multiple sclerosis
NAD - no acute distress
Nat/O - birth
NIDDM - non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
NM - neuromuscular
N/V - nausea vomiting
NVD - normal vaginal delivery
OCD - obsessive compulsive disorder
ON - optic neuritis
OSA - obstructive sleep apnea
PD - Parkinson's disease
PE - pulmonary embolism
PKD - polycystic kidney disease
PID - pelvic inflammatory disease
PIH - pregnancy induced hypertension
PMS - premenstrual syndrom
PTSD - post-tramatic stress disorder
RA - rheumatoid arthritis
RAD - reactive airway disease
RDS - respiratory distress syndrome
REM - rapid eye movements
RHD - rheumatic heart disease
RXN - reaction
SAB - spontaneous abortion
SBO - small bowel obstruction
SBS - shaken baby syndrome
SOB - shortness of breath
STD - sexually transmitted disease
TAH - total abdominal hysterectomy
TB - tuberculosis
TBI - traumatic brain injury
TGA - transient global amnesia
UC - ulcerative colitis
UO - urine output
URI - upper respiratory infection
UTI - urinary tract infection
VB - vaginal bleeding
VBAC - vaginal birth after caesarean section
VF - ventricular fibrillation
VH - vaginal hysterectomy, hallucination
VIP - voluntary interruption of pregnancy

Body Description

ABD - abdomen
AD - right ear
AL - left ear
AU - both ears
BMD - bone mass density
BMI - body mass index
BMR - basic metabolic rate
CBD - common bile duct
CBF - cerebral blood flow
FL - femur length
FROM - free range of motion
HC - head circumference
IBW - ideal body weight
LLL - left lower lobe
LLQ - left lower quadrant
LUL - left upper lobe
LUQ - left upper quadrant
LV - left ventricle
OD - right eye
OS - left eye
OU - both eyes
PNS - peripheral nervous system
RA - right atrium
RUL - right upper lobe
RUQ - right upper quadrant
RV - right ventrical, residual volume
TLC - total lung capacity
UE - upper extremity
WT - weight

If you have any doubts about the meaning of a medical abbreviation, it is always advisable to consult with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist or other medical professional. Only those within the medical field can truly decipher all of the different prescription abbreviations that show up within the industry.

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1.1. Alphabetical Listing of Medical Abbreviations

This alphabetical listing of medical abbreviations is intended to help you better understand commonly used abbreviations and acronyms in your medical records or used by medical staff as they speak to you, or around you. We hope that you find it helpful.

AAA – abdominal aortic aneurysm
A-a gradient – alveolar to arterial gradient
AAS – acute abdominal series
ABD – abdomen
ABG – arterial blood gas
AC – before eating
ACLS – advanced cardiac life support
ACTH – adrenocorticotropic hormone
AD – autonomic dysreflexia
ad lib – as much as needed
ADH – anti-diuretic hormone
ADL – activity of daily living
AF – atrial fibrillation or afebrile
AFB – acid-fast bacilli
AFP – alpha-fetoprotein
AFO – ankle foot orthosis
A/G – albumin/globulin ratio
AI – aortic insufficiency
AKA – above the knee amputation
ALL – acute lymphocytic leukemia
ALS – amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease)
amb – ambulate
AML – acute myelogenous leukemia
ANA – antinuclear antibody
AOB – alcohol on breath
AODM – adult onset diabetes mellitus
AP – anteroposterior or abdominal – perineal
ARDS – acute respiratory distress syndrome
ARF – acute renal failure
AS – aortic stenosis
ASAP – as soon as possible
ASCVD – atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
ASD – atrial septal defect
ASHD – atherosclerotic heart disease
ASIA – American Spinal Injury Association
AV – atrioventricular
A-V – arteriovenous
A-VO2 – arteriovenous oxygen

BBB – bundle branch block
BC – bowel care
BCAA – branched chain amino acids
BE – barium enema
BEE – basal energy expenditure
bid – twice a day
bilat – bilateral
BKA – below the knee amputation
BM – bone marrow or bowel movement
BMR – basal metabolic rate
BOM – bilateral otitis media
BP – blood pressure
BPH – benign prostatic hypertrophy
BPM – beats per minute
BRBPR – bright red blood per rectum
BRP – bathroom privileges
BS – bowel or breath sounds
BUN – blood urea nitrogen
BW – body weight
BX – biopsy

c – with
C&S – culture and sensitivity
CA – cancer
Ca – calcium
CAA – crystalline amino acids
CABG – coronary artery bypass graft
CAD – coronary artery disease
CAT – computerized axial tomography
CBC – complete blood count
CBG – capillary blood gas
CC – chief complaint
CCU – clean catch urine or cardiac care unit
CCV – critical closing volume
CF – cystic fibrosis
CGL – chronic granulocytic leukemia
CHF – congestive heart failure
CHO – carbohydrate
CI – cardiac index
CML – chronic myelogenous leukemia
CMV – cytomegalovirus
CN – cranial nerves
CNS – central nervous system
CO – cardiac output
C/O – complaining of
COLD – chronic obstructive lung disease
COPD – chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP – chest pain or cerebral palsy
CPAP – continuous positive airway pressure
CPK – creatinine phosphokinase
CPR – cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CRCL – creatinine clearance
CRF – chronic renal failure
CRP – C-reactive protein
CRTS – certified recreational therapy specialist
CSF – cerebrospinal fluid
CSW – certified social worker
CT – computerized tomography
CVA – cerebrovascular accident or costovertebral angle
CVAT – CVA tenderness
CVP – central venous pressure
CXR – chest X-ray

DAT – diet as tolerated
DAW – dispense as written
DC – discontinue or discharge
D&C – dilation and curettage
DDx – differential diagnosis
D5W – 5% dextrose in water
DI – diabetes insipidus
DIC – disseminated intravascular coagulopathy
DIP – distal interphalangeal joint
DJD – degenerative joint disease
DKA – diabetic ketoacidosis
dL – deciliter
DM – diabetes mellitus
DNA – deoxyribonucleic acid
DNR – do not resuscitate
DOA – dead on arrival
DOE – dyspnea on exertion
DPL – diagnostic peritoneal lavage
DPT – diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
DTR – deep tendon reflexes
DVT – deep venous thrombosis
DX – diagnosis

EAA – essential amino acids
EBL – estimated blood loss
ECD – external continence device
ECG – electrocardiogram
ECT – electroconvulsive therapy
ED – erectile dysfunction
EFAD – essential fatty acid deficiency
EMG – Electromyogram
EMV – eyes, motor, verbal response (Glasgow coma scale)
ENT – ears, nose, and throat
EOM – extraocular muscles
ESR – erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ET – endotracheal
ETT – endotracheal tube
ERCP – endoscopic retrograde cholangio -pancreatography
ETOH – ethanol
EUA – examination under anesthesia

FBS – fasting blood sugar
FES – functional electrical stimulation
FEV – forced expiratory volume
FFP – fresh frozen plasma
FRC – functional residual capacity
FTT – failure to thrive
FU – follow-up
FUO – fever of unknown origin
FVC – forced vital capacity
Fx – fracture

GC – gonorrhea
GETT – general by endotracheal tube
GFR – glomerular filtration rate
GI – gastrointestinal
gr – grain; 1 grain = 65mg
GSW – gun shot wound
gt or gtt – drops
GTT – glucose tolerance test
GU – genitourinary
GXT – graded exercise tolerance (Stress test)

HA – headache
HAA – hepatitis B surface antigen
HAV – hepatitis A virus
HBP – high blood pressure
HCG – human chorionic gonadotropin
HCT – hematocrit
HDL – high density lipoprotein
HEENT – head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
Hgb – hemoglobin
H/H – Henderson-Hasselbach equation or hemoglobin/ hematocrit
HIV – human immunodeficiency virus
HLA – histocompatibility locus antigen
HJR – hepatojugular reflex
HO – history of
HOB – head of bed
HPF – high power field
HPI – history of present illness
HR – heart rate
HS – at bedtime
HSM – hepatosplenomegaly
HTLV-III – human lymphotropic virus, type III (AIDS agent, HIV)
HSV – herpes simplex virus
HTN – hypertension
Hx – history

I&D – incision and drainage
I&O – intake and output
ICS – intercostal space
ICU – intensive care unit
ID – infectious disease or identification
IDDM – insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
IG – immunoglobulin
IHSS – idiopathic hypertropic subaortic stenosis
IM – intramuscular
IMV – intermittent mandatory ventilation
INF – intravenous nutritional fluid
IPPB – intermittent positive pressure breathing
IRBBB – incomplete right bundle branch block
IRDM – insulin resistant diabetes mellitus
IT – interthecal
ITP – idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
IV – intravenous
IVC – intravenous cholangiogram or inferior vena cava
IVP – intravenous pyelogram

JODM – juvenile onset diabetes mellitus
JVD – jugular venous distention

KAFO – knee ankle foot orthosis
KOR – keep open rate
KT – kinesio therapy or kinesiotherapist
KUB – kidneys, ureters, bladder
KVO – keep vein open

L – left
LAD – left axis deviation or left anterior descending
LAE – left atrial enlargement
LAHB – left anterior hemiblock
LAP – left atrial pressure or leukocyte alkaline phosphatase
LBBB – left bundle branch block
LDH – lactate dehydrogenase
LDL – low density lipoprotein
LE – lupus erythematosus
LIH – left inguinal hernia
LLL – left lower lobe
LMP – last menstrual period
LNMP – last normal menstrual period
LOC – loss of consciousness or level of consciousness
LP – lumbar puncture
LPN – licensed practical nurse
LUL – left upper quadrant
LV – left ventricle
LVEDP – left ventricular end diastolic pressure
LVH – left ventricular hypertrophy

MAO – monoamine oxidase
MAP – mean arterial pressure
MAST – medical antishock trousers
MBT – maternal blood type
MCH – mean cell hemoglobin
MCHC – mean cell hemoglobin concentration
MCV – mean cell volume
MI – myocardial infarction or mitral insufficiency
mL – milliliter
MLE – midline episiotomy
MMEF – maximal mid expiratory flow
mmol – millimole
MMR – measles, mumps, rubella
MRI – magnetic resonance imaging
MRSA – methicillin resistant staph aureus
MS – multiple sclerosis or mitral stenosis, or morphine sulfate
MSSA – methicillin-sensitive staph aureus
MUSE – medicated urethral system erection
MVA – motor vehicle accident
MVI – multivitamin injection
MVV – maximum voluntary ventilation

NAD – no active disease
NAS – no added salt
NCV – nerve conduction velocity
NED – no evidence of recurrent disease
ng – nanogram
NG – nasogastric
NIDDM – non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
NKA – no known allergies
NKDA – no known drug allergies
NMR – nuclear magnetic resonance
NPO – nothing by mouth
NRM – no regular medications
NSAID – non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
NSR – normal sinus rhythm
NT – nasotracheal

OB – obstetrics
OCG – oral cholecystogram
OD – overdose or right eye
OM – otitis media
OOB – out of bed
OPV – oral polio vaccine
OR – operating room
OS – left eye
OT – occupational therapy or occupational therapist
OU – both eyes

P – para
PA – posteroanterior
PAC – premature atrial contraction
PAO2 – alveolar oxygen
PaO2 – peripheral arterial oxygen content
PAP – pulmonary artery pressure
PAT – paroxysymal atrial tachycardia
P&PD – percussion and postural drainage
PC – after eating
PCWP – pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
PDA – patent ductus arteriosus
PDR – physicians desk reference
PE – pulmonary embolus, or physical exam or pleural effusion
PEEP – positive end expiratory pressure
PFT – pulmonary function tests
pg – picogram
PI – pulmonic insufficiency disease
PKU – phenylketonuria
PMH – previous medical history
PMI – point of maximal impulse
PMN – polymorphonuclear leukocyte (neutrophil)
PND – paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
PO – by mouth
POD – post-op day
PP – postprandial or pulsus paradoxus
PPD – purified protein derivative
PPMS – primary progressive multiple sclerosis
PPS – post-polio syndrome
PR – by rectum
PRBC – packed red blood cells
PRN – as needed
PS – pulmonic stenosis
PSA – prostate-specific antigen
PT – prothrombin time, or physical therapy
Pt – patient
PTCA – percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
PTH – parathyroid hormone
PTHC – percutanous transhepatic cholangiogram
PTSD – post-traumatic stress disorder
PTT – partial thromboplastin time
PUD – peptic ulcer disease
PVC – premature ventricular contraction
PVD – peripheral vascular disease
PVR – post voiding residual

q – every
qd – every day
qh – every hour
q4h, q6h.... – every 4 hours, every 6 hours etc.
qid – four times a day
QNS – quantity not sufficient
qod – every other day
Qs/Qt – shunt fraction
Qt – total cardiac output

R – right
RA – rheumatoid arthritis or right atrium
RAD – right atrial axis deviation
RAE – right atrial enlargement
RAP – right atrial pressure
RBBB – right bundle branch block
RBC – red blood cell
RBP – retinol-binding protein
RDA – recommended daily allowance
RDW – red cell distribution width
RIA – radioimmunoassay
RIH – right inguinal hernia
RLL – right lower lobe
RLQ – right lower quadrant
RML – right middle lobe
RNA – ribonucleic acid
R/O – rule out
ROM – range of motion
ROS – review of systems
RPG – retrograde pyelogram
RPMS – relapsing-progressive multiple sclerosis
RRMS – relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
RRR – regular rate and rhyth
RT – respiratory or radiation therapy
RTA – renal tubular acidosis
RTC – return to clinic
RU – resin uptake
RUG – retrograde urethogram
RUL – right upper lobe
RUQ – right upper quadrant
RV – residual volume
RVH – right ventricular hyperthrophy
Rx – treatment

s – without
SA – sinoatrial
SAA – synthetic amino acid
S&E – sugar and acetone
SBE – subacute bacterial endocarditis
SBFT – small bowel follow through
SBS – short bowel syndrome
SCr – serum creatinine
SCI – spinal cord injury
SCI/D – spinal cord injury and disorder
SEM – systolic ejection murmur
SG – Swan-Ganz
SGA – small for gestational age
SGGT – serum gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase
SGOT – serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase
SGPT – serum glutamic-pyruvic transaminase
SIADH – syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
sig – write on label
SIMV – synchronous intermittent mandatory ventilation
sl – sublingual
SLE – systemic lupus erythematous
SMO – slips made out
SOAP – Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
SOB – shortness of breath
SPMS – secondary preogressive multiple sclerosis
SQ – subcutaneous
ss – one-half
STAT – immediately
SVD – spontaneous vaginal delivery
SW – social worker
Sx – symptoms

T&C – type and cross
TAH – total abdominal hysterectomy
T&H – type and hold
TB – tuberculosis
TBG – total binding globulin
Td – tetanus-diphtheria toxoid
TIA – transient ischemic attack
TIBC – total iron binding capacity
tid – three times a day
TIG – tetanus immune globulin
TKO – to keep open
TLC – total lung capacity
TMJ – temporo mandibular joint
TNTC – too numerous to count
TO – telephone order
TOPV – trivalent oral polio vaccine
TPN – total parenteral nutrition
TSH – thyroid stimulating hormone
TT – thrombin time
TTP – thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
TU – tuberculin units
TUR – transurethral resection
TURBT – TUR bladder tumors
TURP – transurethral resection of prostate
TV – tidal volume
TVH – total vaginal hysterectomy
tw – twice a week
Tx – treatment, transplant

UA – urinalysis
UAC – uric acid
ud – use as directed
UGI – upper gastrointestinal
URI – upper respiratory infection
US – ultrasound
UTI – urinary tract infection
UUN – urinary urea nitrogen

VC – vital capacity
VCUG – voiding cystourethrogram
VMA – vanillymadelic acid
VO – verbal or voice order
V/Q – ventilation – perfusion
VSS – vital signs stable

WB – whole blood
WBC – white blood cell or count
WD – well developed
WF – white female
WM – white male
WN – well nourished
WNL – within normal limits
WPW – Wolf-Parkinson-White

XRT – X-ray therapy

yo – years old

ZE – Zollinger-Ellison

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Dangerous medical abbreviations

Almost all abbreviations have multiple different expansions. More often than not, it it easy for a human to disambiguate the meaning of an abbreviations that has alternate expansions. For example, you can distinguish AKA ("above knee amputation") from AKA ("also known as"). The context of a sentence determines the meaning.

However, there are many abbreviations that cannot easily be disambiguated, even by experts in a knowledge domain. These abbreviations sometimes arise from what I call "term-drift," wherein another, very similar term, with the same abbreviation, is mistakenly used, and where this misuse gains a foothold in medical culture.

Abbreviations that cannot always be disambiguated are particularly dangerous and are a potential source of medical errors. Here are some examples:

1. ABG aortic bifurcation graft, or aortobifemoral graft

2. AHA acquired hemolytic anemia, or autoimmune hemolytic anemia

3. ASCVD arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, or arteriosclerotic cerebrovascular disease

4. CHD congenital heart disease, or congestive heart disease, or coronary heart disease

5. DOA date of admission, or dead on arrival

6. EDC estimated date of conception, or estimated date of confinement ("due date" means almost the opposite of "conception date")

7. HZO herpes zoster ophthalmicus, or herpes zoster oticus

8. IBD inflammatory bowel disease, or irritable bowel disease

9. LLL left lower lid, or left lower lip, or left lower lobe, or left lower lung

10. MCGN mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis or minimal change glomerulonephritis

11. MVR mitral valve regurgitation, or mitral valve repair, or mitral valve replacement

12. NC no change, or noncontributory

13. NKDA no known drug allergies, or nonketotic diabetic acidosis

14. PE pulmonary effusion, or pulmonary edema, or pulmonary embolectomy or pulmonary embolism

15. SK seborrheic keratosis, or solar keratosis

16. UVF ureterovaginal fistula, or urethrovaginal fistula

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Abbreviations Used by Physicians in Prescriptions, Medical Books and Journals

ss. {Semissis). Half.

iss (Sesqui). One and a half.

A. aa. (ana, utrlusque). Of each. Abdom. Abdomen.

Abs. Febr. {Absente febre). In the absence of fever.

Ad. or Add {Adde or Addator). Add, or let there be added.

Ad Lib. {Ad libitum). At pleasure.

Altern. Hor. {Alternis horis). Every other hour.

Aq. {Aqua). Water.

Aq. Bull. {Aqua Bulliens). Boiling Water.

Aq. Conm. {Aqua Communis). Common water.

Aq. Ferv. {Aqua /ervens). Hot water.

Aq. Font. {Aquafontis). Spring water.

B. A, {Balneum Arence). A sand bath. Bib. {Bibe). Drink.

Bis Ind. {Bis indies). Twice daily. Bol. {Bolus). A large pill. Bull. {Bulliat). Let it boil.

B. V. {Balneum vaporis). A vapor bath. Cap. (Capiat). Let him take.

Chart. {Chartula). A small paper. Cochl. {Cochleare). A spoonful. Col. {Cola). Strain. Collyr. {Collyrium). An eye water. Comp. {Compositus). Compound.

C. or Cong. {Congius). A gallon. Coq. {Coque). Boil.

Cort. {Cortex). Bark.

C. M. {Cras Mane). To-morrow morning.

C. N. {Cras Nocte). To-morrow night. Crast. (Crastinus). For to-morrow.

D. (Detur). Let it be given. Decub. (Dtcubitus). Lying down.

De D. in D. (De die in diem). From day to day.

Dig. (Digeratur). Let it be digested.

Dil. (Dilutus). Dilute.

Dim. (Dimidius). One-half.

Div. {Divide) Divide.

Enem. {Enema). A clyster.

Abbreviations, Etc. - Continued F. (Fiat). Let it be made. F. Pil. (Fiat pilula). Make into a pill. Feb. Dur. (Febre durante). During the fever. Fl. (Fluidus) Fluid. Gr. (Granmn). A grain. Gt. (Gutta). A drop. Gtt. (Guttoe). Drops. Guttat. (Guttatim). By drops. Hor. Decub. (Hora decubitus). At bedtime. Lb. and Lib. (Libra). A poundweight. Liq.Liquor. M. (Misce). Mix. Man. (Minipulus). A handful. Mic. Pan. (Mica Panis). Crumb of bread. Min. (Minimum). The sixtieth part of a drachm bymeasure. Mist. (Mistura). A mixture. Muc. (Mucilago). Mucilage.

0. (Octarius). A pint.

01. (Oleum).Oil.

Omn. Hor. (Omni hora). Every hour.

Omn. Man. (Omni Mane). Every morning.

Omn. Nocte. Every night.

Oz. (Uncia). An ounce.

P. M. (Partes Equates). Equal parts.

Pil. (Pilula). A pill.

P. R. N. (Pro re nata). As occasion may require,

Pulv. (Pulvis). A powder.

Q. S. (Quantum suflicit). As much as is sufficient.

Rad. (Radix). Root.