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1
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Medical terminologies

A 
Is the language that is used to 
accurately describe the 
human body and 
associated components, 
conditions, processes and 
procedures in a science­
based manner.
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a.c

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before meals

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a/g ratio

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albumin to globulin ratio

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AKA

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above-knee amputation

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b.i.d

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twice a day

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BKA

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below-knee amputation

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BP

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blood pressure

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BSO

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bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (to remove both ovaries and fallopian tube and is part of performing TAH)

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C&S

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culture and sensitivity (used for detecting infection)

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cap

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capsule

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CC

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Chief Complaint

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CBC

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complete blood count

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cc

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cubic centimeters

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COPD

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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CVA

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cerebrovascular accident or stroke

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D/C or DC

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discontinue or discharged

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DDX

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differential diagnosis. A variety of diagnostic possibilities is being considered.

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DM

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diabetes mellitus

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DNC, D&C, or D and C

A

Dilation and Curettage. Widening the cervix

and scraping with a curette for the purpose of removing tissue lining the inner surface of the womb (uterus).

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DNR

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Do not resuscitate. If a patient is given a DNR order, they are not resuscitated if they are near death and no code blue is called.

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DTR

A

Deep tendon reflexes. These are reflexes that
the doctor tests by banging on the tendons with a
rubber hammer.

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DVT

A

Deep venous thrombosis (Blood clot in large

vein).

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FX

A

Fracture

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gtt/s

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Drop/s.

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h.s

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hours of sleep. At bedtime. As in taking medicine at

bedtime.

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HA

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headache

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HTN or HPN

A

hypertension

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I&D

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Incision and drainage

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IM

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Intramuscular. This is a typical notation when noting or

ordering an injection (shot) given into a muscle, such as B12 for pernicious anemia.

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IMP

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impression. This is the summary conclusion of the patient’s condition by the healthcare practitioner at that particular date and time.

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in vitro

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In the laboratory.

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in vivo

A

In the body.

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IU

A

international units

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JT

A

joint

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K

A

Potassium. An essential electrolyte is frequently monitored regularly in intensive care.

36
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KCL

A

Potassium chloride

37
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LBP

A

Low Back Pain. LBP is one of the most common medical complaints.

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LLQ

A

Left lower quadrant. Diverticulitis pain is often in the LLQ of the abdomen.

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LUQ

A

Left upper quadrant. The spleen is located

in the LUQ of the abdomen.

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mg

A

milligrams

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ml

A

milliliters

42
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MVP

A

mitral valve prolapse

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N/V

A

Nausea or Vomiting

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NPO

A

Nothing by mouth. For example, if a patient was about
to undergo a surgical operation requiring general anesthesia, they may be required to avoid food or beverage prior to the procedure. (nothing per orem)

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O&P

A

Ova and parasites. Stool O & P is tested in the
laboratory to detect parasitic infection in persons with
chronic diarrhea.

46
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O.D

A

right eye

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O.S

A

left eye

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O.U

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both eyes

49
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ORIF

A

Open reduction and internal fixation, such

as with the orthopedic repair of a hip fracture.

50
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p

A

pulse

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p.o

A

by mouth. From the Latin terminology per os.

52
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p.r.n

A

As needed. So that it is not always done, but done
only when the situation calls for it (or example, taking a
pain medication only when having pain and not without
pain). (pro re nata)

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PERRLA

A

Pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light

and accommodation.

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q.d

A

each day

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q.i.d

A

four times daily

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q2h

A

every 2 hours

57
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q3h

A

every 3 hours

58
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qAM

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Each morning. As in taking a medicine each morning.

59
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qhs

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at each bedtime. As in taking a medicine each bedtime

60
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qod

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Every other day. As in taking a medicine every other day.

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qPM

A

Each evening. As in taking a medicine each evening.

62
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RA

A

rheumatoid arthritis

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R/O

A

Rule out. Doctors frequently will rule out various possible diagnoses when figuring out the correct diagnosis.

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RLQ

A

Right lower quadrant. The appendix is located in the RLQ of the abdomen.

65
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RUQ

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Right upper quadrant. The liver is located in the RUQ of the abdomen

66
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s/p

A

Status post. For example, a person who had a knee operation would be s/p a knee operation

67
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SOB

A

shortness of breath

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SC

A

Subcutaneous. This is a typical notation when noting or ordering an injection (shot) given into the fatty tissue under the skin, such as with insulin for diabetes mellitus.

69
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STAT

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(statum) now, urgent or rush. For example a, a patient complaining of severe pain, the doctor ordered Demerol as stat dose.

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T

A

Temperature. Temperature is recorded as part of the physical examination. It is one of the “vital signs.“

71
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t.i.d

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Three times daily. As in taking a medicine three times daily.

72
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tab

A

tablet

73
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TAH

A

total abdominal hysterectomy

74
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UA or u/a

A

Urinalysis. A UA is a typical part of a comprehensive physical examination

75
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URI or URTI

A

Upper respiratory infection, such as sinusitis or the common cold.

76
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UTI

A

Urinary Tract Infection.

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