L, M Flashcards
L
Liter, left
L Sp
Lumbar spine
lab
Laboratory
lap.
Laparotomy
lat.
Lateral
lb.
Pound
L.BBB
Left bundle branch block
LE
Lupus erythematosus
lf
Left
I.FTs
Liver function tests
LGA
Large for gestation age
LH
Luteinizing hormone
LIH
Left inguinal hernia
LLD
Left lateral decubitus
llq/LLQ
Left lower quadrant (abdomen)
lmp/LMP
Last menstrual period
L.N.
Lymph nodes
Lp/lp
Lumbar puncture
LPN/lpn
Licensed practical nurse
L/S
Liver/spleen
LSK
Liver, spleen, and kidneys
lt. /L
Left
LUL
Left upper lobe (lung)
LV
Left ventricle
LVH
Left ventricle hypertrophy
Lymph /lymphs
Lymphocytes
m~
Murmur
M
Meter
Malig
Malignant
mcg
Microgram
med
Medical/medium/medication/medicine
mEq (mEQ/L)
Milliequivalents (per liter)
mets
Metastases
mg.
Milligram
mg/dl
Milligram per deciliter
Mg
Magnesium
MI
Myocardial infarction; mitral insufficiency
MIC
Maximum inspiratory capacity
min
Minutes
ml.
Milliliter or milliliters =cc
mm
Millimeters
mod
Moderate
mono
Monocyte
MR
Mitral regurgitation
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging
M.S
Multiple sclerosis; mitral sterosis; morphine sulfate
MTX
Methotrexate (drug for cancer)
MVA
Motor vehicle accident
MVP
Mitral valve prolapse