Medical Terminology: Symbols Flashcards
1
Q
⇔
A
reversible reaction
2
Q
△
A
change
3
Q
↑
A
increase, above, elevated
4
Q
↓
A
decrease, below, decreased
5
Q
≤
A
less than or equal to (better to write out- on do not use list)
6
Q
≥
A
Greater than or equal to (better to write out- on do not use list)
7
Q
°
A
degree (10℃, 10℉) or Hour ( 24°urine collection) (better to write out- on do
not use list)
8
Q
≠
A
not equal to
9
Q
=
A
equal to
10
Q
So it is #_
A
number when before (#5 = number 5)
11
Q
_#
A
pounds when after (5# = 5 pounds)
12
Q
%
A
percent
13
Q
’
A
feet (12’ = 12 feet)
14
Q
”
A
inches (10” = 10 inches)
15
Q
/
A
per (10mg/1 mL = 10mg per 1 mL) or divided by (better to write out- on do not use list)
