List of medical abbreviations: 0-9

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This section provides an overview of medical abbreviations, starting with numbers and symbols. Each abbreviation is accompanied by a description for better understanding.

Symbols and Numbers[edit | edit source]

  • Δ - Delta: Used in medical contexts to signify change or difference. For example, ΔHR could mean "change in heart rate".
  • ΔΔ - Delta Delta: Often used in the context of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) for expressing comparative results, especially in quantitative PCR.
  • +ve - Positive: Indicates the presence of something, such as a substance or an organism, in a test result.
  • # - Number: Used to denote the number of something, such as "# of patients".
  • #NOF - Neck of Femur fracture: A common abbreviation in orthopedics referring to a type of hip fracture.
  • - Prescription: A symbol representing a medical prescription.
  • Ψ - Psi: In psychology, it can represent the mind or psychological functions.
  • Σ - Sigma: Represents the sum of all values in medical research or statistical analysis.
  • x/12 - Per twelve; used for monthly intervals. For example, medication dosing might be 2x/12 or twice per month.
  • x/40 - Per forty; not commonly used in medical notation, may need context for specific usage.
  • x/52 - Per fifty-two; used for weekly intervals. For example, a follow-up appointment might be 1x/52 or once a week.
  • x/7 - Per seven; used for daily intervals. For example, a medication might be prescribed 3x/7 or three times a week.
  • 18F-FDG - Fluorodeoxyglucose (18F): A radiopharmaceutical used in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.
  • - Secondary: Can indicate a secondary condition or disease resulting from a primary cause.
  • 2-Feb - Second of February: A date, possibly used to indicate the date of a medical event or appointment.
  • 3TC - Lamivudine: An antiretroviral medication used to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS.
  • 5-FU - 5-Fluorouracil: A medication used to treat cancer.
  • 5-HIAA - 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid: A product of serotonin metabolism often measured in the diagnosis of carcinoid tumors.
  • 5-HT - 5-Hydroxytryptamine: Also known as serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood.
  • 6MP - 6-Mercaptopurine: A medication used in the treatment of leukemia.
  • - Increase: Used to denote an increase in a value or level, such as ↑BP for increased blood pressure.
  • - Decrease: Used to denote a decrease in a value or level, such as ↓HR for decreased heart rate.
  • - Arrow: Indicates direction or progression from one point to another, often used in flow diagrams or algorithms.

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