List of medical abbreviations
List of Medical Abbreviations
Medical abbreviations are a shorthand way of writing and speaking that is commonly used in the medical field. These abbreviations are used to save time and space in medical documentation and communication. Below is a list of commonly used medical abbreviations.
Common Medical Abbreviations[edit | edit source]
- ABG - Arterial blood gas
- ACE - Angiotensin-converting enzyme
- ADHD - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- AIDS - Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
- ALS - Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- AMI - Acute myocardial infarction
- BID - Bis in die (twice a day)
- BP - Blood pressure
- BPM - Beats per minute
- CBC - Complete blood count
- COPD - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- CPR - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- CT - Computed tomography
- CVA - Cerebrovascular accident
- DNR - Do not resuscitate
- ECG/EKG - Electrocardiogram
- EEG - Electroencephalogram
- EMG - Electromyography
- ENT - Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
- GI - Gastrointestinal
- HIV - Human immunodeficiency virus
- ICU - Intensive care unit
- IM - Intramuscular
- IV - Intravenous
- MRI - Magnetic resonance imaging
- NPO - Nil per os (nothing by mouth)
- NSAID - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- OB/GYN - Obstetrics and gynaecology
- OTC - Over-the-counter drug
- PFT - Pulmonary function test
- PRN - Pro re nata (as needed)
- PT - Physical therapy
- PTSD - Post-traumatic stress disorder
- RBC - Red blood cell
- Rx - Prescription
- SOB - Shortness of breath
- STAT - Statim (immediately)
- TIA - Transient ischemic attack
- TID - Ter in die (three times a day)
- URI - Upper respiratory infection
- UTI - Urinary tract infection
- WBC - White blood cell
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Medical terminology
- Medical dictionary
- Medical transcription
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- Pharmacology
- Nursing
- Emergency medicine
- Surgery
- Radiology
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