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Term
IC
 Definition
intracardiac
Term
ICP
 Definition
intracranial pressure
Term
ICU
 Definition
intensive care unit
Term
IDDM
 Definition
insulin-dependant diabetes mellitus
Term
idi-
 Definition
separate, distinct
Term
Ig
 Definition
immunoglobin
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
infra-
 Definition
below
Term
inter-
 Definition
between
Term
intra-
 Definition
within
Term
IO
 Definition
intraosseous
Term
IPPD
 Definition
intermittent positive pressure
Term
iso-
 Definition
equal
Term
-itis
 Definition
inflammation
Term
IUD
 Definition
intrauterine device
Term
IV
 Definition
intravenous
Term
IVP
 Definition
intravenous push
Term
IVPB
 Definition
intravenous piggyback
Term
JVD
 Definition
jugular venous distension
Term
K
 Definition
potassium (Element)
Term
K+
 Definition
potassium ion
Term
kg
 Definition
kilogram
Term
KVO
 Definition
keep vein open
Term
L
 Definition
left or litre
Term
LAC
 Definition
laceration
Term
lact-
 Definition
milk
Term
latero-
 Definition
side
Term
lb
 Definition
pound
Term
LBBB
 Definition
left bundle branch block
Term
leuk-
 Definition
white
Term
lingu-
 Definition
tongue
Term
LLL
 Definition
left lower lobe
Term
LLQ
 Definition
left lower quadrant
Term
LMA
 Definition
laryngeal mask airway
Term
LMP
 Definition
last menstrual period
Term
LOC
 Definition
level of consciousness or loss of consciousness
Term
lpm
 Definition
litres per minute
Term
LPN
 Definition
licensed practical nurse
Term
LR
 Definition
Lactated Ringer's solution
Term
LSD
 Definition
lystergic acid diethylamide
Term
LUL
 Definition
left upper lobe
Term
LUQ
 Definition
left upper quadrant
Term
-lysis
 Definition
decline, destruction
Term
m
 Definition
metre
Term
macro-
 Definition
large
Term
mal-
 Definition
bad, abnormal
Term
MAP
 Definition
mean arterial pressure
Term
MAX
 Definition
maximum
Term
mcg
 Definition
microgram
Term
MDI
 Definition
metered dose inhaler
Term
medi-
 Definition
middle
Term
mega-
 Definition
large
Term
-megaly
 Definition
enlargement
Term
mening-
 Definition
membrane (usually the meninges)
Term
mEq
 Definition
milliequivalent
Term
Mg
 Definition
magnesium
Term
MI
 Definition
myocardial infarction
Term
micro-
 Definition
small
Term
MICU
 Definition
medical intensive care unit
Term
min
 Definition
minute
Term
mL
 Definition
milliliter
Term
mmHg
 Definition
millimetres of mercury
Term
mm
 Definition
millimetre
Term
mm³
 Definition
cubic millimetre
Term
mono-
 Definition
one
Term
MRI
 Definition
magnetic resonance imaging
Term
MS
 Definition
morphine sulphate or multiple sclerosis
Term
MVA
 Definition
motor vehicle accident
Term
MVC
 Definition
motor vehicle collision
Term
my-
 Definition
muscle
Term
myel-
 Definition
marrow, spinal cord
Term
N
 Definition
nitrogen
Term
N/A
 Definition
not applicable
Term
N2O
 Definition
nitrous oxide
Term
Na
 Definition
sodium (Element)
Term
Na+
 Definition
sodium ion
Term
NaCl
 Definition
sodium chloride
Term
nas(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to the nose
Term
NC
 Definition
nasal cannula
Term
ne(o)-
 Definition
new
Term
nephr-
 Definition
kidney
Term
neur-
 Definition
nerve
Term
NF
 Definition
Nation Forumilary
Term
NICU
 Definition
neonatal intensive care unit
Term
NIDDM
 Definition
non insulin dependant diabetes mellitus
Term
NKA
 Definition
no known allergies
Term
NKDA
 Definition
no known drug allergies
Term
nm
 Definition
nanometre
Term
noct-
 Definition
night
Term
NPO
 Definition
nothing by mouth
Term
NS
 Definition
normal saline
Term
NSR
 Definition
normal sinus rhythm
Term
NTG
 Definition
nitroglycerin
Term
O
 Definition
oxygen atomic symbol
Term
O²
 Definition
oxygen (element)
Term
OB
 Definition
obstetricts
Term
°C
 Definition
degree centigrade, degree celcius
Term
OD
 Definition
overdose or right eye
Term
°F
 Definition
degree farenheit
Term
olig(o)-
 Definition
little, deficient, minial
Term
-ology
 Definition
science of
Term
-oma
 Definition
tumor
Term
oophor(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to the ovary
Term
OPA
 Definition
oropharyngeal airway
Term
ophalm-
 Definition
eye
Term
OR
 Definition
operating room
Term
orchi(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to the testicles
Term
ortho-
 Definition
straight, normal
Term
OS
 Definition
left eye
Term
-osis
 Definition
pertaining to a disease
Term
ost(e)-
 Definition
bone
Term
oste(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to the bone
Term
-ostomy
 Definition
surgical creation of an opening
Term
ot-
 Definition
ear
Term
OTC
 Definition
over-the-counter
Term
OU
 Definition
both eyes
Term
ov-
 Definition
egg
Term
oz
 Definition
ounce
Term
∞
 Definition
ounce
Term
p
 Definition
after (post)
Term
prn
 Definition
when required, as often as necessary
Term
PAC
 Definition
premature atrial contraction
Term
PaCO2
 Definition
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
Term
para-
 Definition
by side of
Term
path-
 Definition
disease
Term
-pathy
 Definition
disease
Term
pc
 Definition
after meals
Term
PCA
 Definition
primary care attendant
Term
PCO2
 Definition
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
Term
PCP
 Definition
phencyclidine
Term
PCR
 Definition
patient care report
Term
PDR
 Definition
physicians desk reference
Term
PE
 Definition
pulmonary embolism
Term
PEARRL
 Definition
pupils equal and round, reactive to light
Term
ped-
 Definition
child or foot
Term
pedi
 Definition
pediatric
Term
PEEP
 Definition
positive end expiratory pressure
Term
per-
 Definition
through
Term
peri-
 Definition
around
Term
pH
 Definition
hydrogen ion concentration
Term
phag-
 Definition
eat
Term
phag(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to eating, ingesting
Term
-phagia
 Definition
pertaining to swallowing
Term
pharyng-
 Definition
throat
Term
-phasia
 Definition
pertaining to speech
Term
phleb(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to a vein
Term
-phobia
 Definition
pertaining to irrational fear
Term
photo-
 Definition
light
Term
PID
 Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease
Term
PJC
 Definition
premature junctional contraction
Term
-plasty
 Definition
reconstruction
Term
-plegia
 Definition
paralysis
Term
pleur-
 Definition
rib, side
Term
pm
 Definition
evening
Term
PMHx
 Definition
past medical history
Term
PMS
 Definition
premenstrual syndrome
Term
-pnea
 Definition
pertaining to breathing
Term
pneum(at)-
 Definition
breath
Term
pneumo(n)-
 Definition
lung
Term
PO
 Definition
orally
Term
PO2
 Definition
partial pressure of oxygen
Term
pod-
 Definition
foot
Term
poly-
 Definition
many
Term
post-
 Definition
after, behind
Term
ppm
 Definition
parts per million
Term
PR
 Definition
per rectum
Term
pre-
 Definition
before
Term
pro-
 Definition
before, in front of
Term
proct(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to the rectum
Term
pseudo(o)
 Definition
false
Term
psi
 Definition
pounds per square inch
Term
psych-
 Definition
mind
Term
Pt
 Definition
patient
Term
pto-
 Definition
fall
Term
-ptosis
 Definition
drooping
Term
ptyal-
 Definition
saliva
Term
pulm(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to the lung
Term
pur-
 Definition
pus
Term
py-
 Definition
pus
Term
PVC
 Definition
premature ventricular contraction
Term
PVD
 Definition
peripheral vascular disease
Term
py(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to pus
Term
pyel(o)-
 Definition
pertaining to kidneys, pelvis
Term
pyr-
 Definition
fire
Term
q
 Definition
every
Term
q2h
 Definition
every 2 hours
Term
q3h
 Definition
every 3 hours
Term
q4h
 Definition
every 4 hours
Term
qd
 Definition
every day
Term
qh
 Definition
every hour
Term
qid
 Definition
4 times per day
Term
qn
 Definition
every night
Term
qns
 Definition
quantity not sufficient
Term
qod
 Definition
every other day
Term
quadr-
 Definition
four
Term
quar
 Definition
four
Term
quat-
 Definition
four
Term
R
 Definition
right
Term
R/O
 Definition
rule out
Term
RAD
 Definition
reactive airway disease
Term
RBBB
 Definition
right bundle branch block
Term
RBC
 Definition
red blood cell
Term
ren-
 Definition
kidney
Term
retr(o)-
 Definition
towards the back, behind
Term
Rh-
 Definition
negative Rh factor
Term
Rh+
 Definition
positive Rh factor
Term
rhin-
 Definition
nose
Term
RLL
 Definition
right lower lobe
Term
RLQ
 Definition
right lower quadrant
Term
RML
 Definition
right middle lobe
Term
RN
 Definition
registered nurse
Term
ROM
 Definition
range of motion
Term
-rrhage
 Definition
abnormal or excessive discharge
Term
-rrhaphy
 Definition
suture, repair of
Term
-rrhea
 Definition
flow or discharge
Term
RUL
 Definition
right upper lobe
Term
RUQ
 Definition
right upper quadrant
Term
Rx
 Definition
prescription, treatment
Term
s
 Definition
without
Term
S/S
 Definition
signs and symptoms
Term
sangui(n)-
 Definition
blood
Term
SC
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
scler-
 Definition
hard
Term
-scope
 Definition
instrument for examination
Term
-scopy
 Definition
examination with instrument
Term
sect-
 Definition
cut
Term
semi-
 Definition
half or partial
Term
sept-
 Definition
wall, divider, seven
Term
sib.
 Definition
sibling
Term
SICU
 Definition
surgical intensive care unit
Term
SIDS
 Definition
sudden infant death syndrome
Term
sinus
 Definition
cavity, channel, hollow space
Term
-sis
 Definition
a process, action, condition
Term
SL
 Definition
sublingual
Term
sol
 Definition
solution, dissolved
Term
som(a)-
 Definition
body
Term
sos
 Definition
if necessary
Term
spir-
 Definition
coil
Term
SpO2
 Definition
oxygen saturation (oximetry)
Term
SQ
 Definition
subcutaneous
Term
ss
 Definition
half
Term
stasis
 Definition
stasis (wtf is the point?)
Term
stat
 Definition
immediately
Term
STD
 Definition
sexually transmitted disease
Term
stern(o)-
 Definition
sternum
Term
stoma
 Definition
any small opening in the body
Term
sub-
 Definition
under, moderately
Term
super-
 Definition
high, excessive
Term
susp
 Definition
suspicion
Term
SVN
 Definition
small volume nebulizer
Term
SVT
 Definition
supraventricular tachycardia
Term
tach(y)-
 Definition
fast
Term
tach-
 Definition
fast
Term
tachy-
 Definition
fast
Term
tact-
 Definition
touch
Term
-taxis
 Definition
order, arrangement of
Term
TB
 Definition
tuberculosis
Term
TBA
 Definition
to be announced/admitted
Term
tbsp
 Definition
tablespoon
Term
tetra-
 Definition
four
Term
thorac-
 Definition
chest
Term
TIA
 Definition
transient ischemic attack
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
TKO
 Definition
to keep open
Term
TKVO
 Definition
to keep vein open
Term
tom-
 Definition
cut
Term
toxic
 Definition
poisonous
Term
tPA
 Definition
tissue plasminogen activator
Term
tr
 Definition
tincture
Term
tri-
 Definition
three
Term
trich-
 Definition
hair
Term
-trophic
 Definition
pertaining to nutrition
Term
tsp
 Definition
teaspoon
Term
Tx
 Definition
treatment
Term
u
 Definition
unit
Term
uni-
 Definition
one
Term
ur-
 Definition
urine
Term
URI
 Definition
upper respiratory infection
Term
-uria
 Definition
pertaining to urine
Term
USP
 Definition
United States Pharmocopeia
Term
UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
Term
varic-
 Definition
varicose vein
Term
vas(o)-
 Definition
vessel
Term
viscer-
 Definition
internal organs
Term
viscous
 Definition
sticky
Term
vol
 Definition
volume
Term
w/
 Definition
with
Term
WBC
 Definition
white blood cell
Term
wt
 Definition
weight
Term
x
 Definition
except
Term
xen-
 Definition
foreign material
Term
xer-
 Definition
dry
Term
y/o
 Definition
year or years old
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