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Medical Terminology

This guide provides a comprehensive list of key medical abbreviations and terminology essential for healthcare professionals. It includes definitions for commonly used terms like abdomen (abd.), before meals (a.c.), twice a day (b.i.d.), blood pressure (BP), and more. Understanding these abbreviations is crucial in clinical settings to enhance communication among healthcare providers and ensure accurate patient care. Familiarity with terms such as biopsy (Bx), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and diagnosis (Dx) will aid in efficient medical practice and improve patient outcomes.

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Medical Terminology

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  1. Medical Terminology List 10 Abreviations

  2. abd • Abdomen

  3. a.c. ac • Before meals • (Ante cibum)

  4. ad lib • Freely as desired • (ad libitum)

  5. b.i.d. bid • Twice a day • (bis in die)

  6. BM • Bowel movement • Bone marrow

  7. BP B/P • Blood pressure

  8. bs • Bowel sounds • Blood sugar • Breath sounds

  9. Bx bx • Biopsy

  10. c • With • (cum)

  11. cath • Catheter • Catheterization

  12. DOB • Date of birth

  13. c/o • Complains of

  14. CO2 • Carbon dioxide

  15. CPR • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

  16. C&S C+S • Culture and sensitivity

  17. CT • Computed tomography • Computed axial tomography • CT scan • CAT scan • (x-ray images in cross sectional view)

  18. CVA • Cerebrovascular accident • Stroke

  19. D/C • Discontinue

  20. Dx • Diagnosis

  21. MRI • Magnetic resonance imaging

  22. ER • Emergency room

  23. F/U f/u • Follow-up

  24. Fx • Fracture

  25. GI • Gastrointestinal

  26. h hr • Hour

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