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What does the abbreviation a.c. mean?
What does the abbreviation p.c. refer to?
What does h.s. mean?
What does m.et n. stand for?
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What does p.r.n. indicate?
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What does quotid. mean?
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What does q.h. signify?
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What does b.i.d. stand for?
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What does t.i.d. signify?
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What does stat. refer to?
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What does s.o.s. mean?
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What does ut dict. indicate?
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What does aq.(dest.) mean?
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What does sol. stand for?
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What does i.m. refer to?
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What does i.v. signify?
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What does O.D. indicate?
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What does p.o. signify?
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What does n.p.o. mean?
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What does ad lib. refer to?
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What does c., ca. translate to?
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What does c (with a line over it) signify?
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What does s (with a line over it) indicate?
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What does ad mean?
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What does ung. stand for?
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What does n.b. signify?
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What does AF stand for?
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Study Notes
Common Latin Abbreviations in Medical Terminology
- a.c.: Abbreviation for "ante cibum," meaning before a meal.
- p.c.: Stands for "post cibum," meaning after a meal.
- h.s.: Represents "hora somni," meaning at bedtime.
- m.et n.: Indicates "manibus et nocte," meaning morning and night.
- p.r.n.: Means "pro re nata," signifying as needed or as the occasion arises.
- quotid.: Abbreviation for "quotidian," meaning daily.
- q.h.: Represents "quaque hora," meaning every hour.
- q.q.h.: Stands for "quaque quartā hōrā," meaning every four hours.
- b.i.d.: Abbreviation for "bis in die," meaning twice a day.
- t.i.d.: Stands for "ter in die," meaning three times a day.
- q.i.d.: Indicates "quater in die," meaning four times a day.
- stat.: Represents "statim," meaning immediately.
- s.o.s.: Stands for "si opus sit," meaning if the need arises.
- ut dict.: Means "ut dictum," signifying as directed.
- aq.(dest.): Abbreviation for distilled water.
- sol.: Stands for "solution."
Common Routes and Conditions in Medical Abbreviations
- i.m.: Abbreviation for "intramuscular," meaning within a muscle.
- i.v.: Stands for "intravenous," meaning within a vein.
- O.D.: Indicates right eye (oculus dexter).
- O.S.: Denotes left eye (oculus sinister).
- O.U.: Means each eye (oculus uterque).
- p.o.: Abbreviation for "per os," meaning orally.
- n.p.o.: Stands for "nil per os," meaning nothing by mouth.
- ad lib.: Means "ad libitum," signifying freely or at will.
- c., ca.: Indicates "circa," meaning about.
- c̄: Represents "cum," meaning with.
- s̄: Stands for "sine," meaning without.
- ad: Abbreviation meaning to or up to.
- ung.: Stands for "unguentum," meaning ointment.
- ft.: Means "fiat," indicating let it be made.
- n.b.: Abbreviation for "nota bene," meaning note well.
- solv.: Means dissolve.
- st.: Represents "stare," signifying let it stand.
- sum.: Abbreviation for "sumere," meaning take.
- sig.: Stands for "signa," meaning let it be labeled.
- rep.: Means let it be repeated.
- non rep.: Indicates do not repeat.
English Abbreviations in Medical Terminology
- AF: Abbreviation for atrial fibrillation.
- AK: Stands for above the knee.
- a.m.a.: Means against medical advice.
- BK: Represents below the knee.
- BP: Abbreviation for blood pressure.
- BM: Denotes bowel movement.
- bpm: Stands for beats per minute.
- Bx: Abbreviation for biopsy.
- cath.: Means catheter.
- CBC: Represents complete blood count.
- CC: Stands for chief complaint.
- CSF: Indicates cerebrospinal fluid.
- CV: Abbreviation for cardiovascular.
- CVP: Stands for central venous pressure.
- dc: Meaning discontinue.
- DNR: Denotes do not resuscitate.
- DRG: Represents diagnosis-related group.
- Dx: Stands for diagnosis.
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Test your knowledge of common Latin abbreviations used in medical terminology. This quiz covers essential abbreviations such as a.c., p.c., and b.i.d. Understanding these terms is crucial for professionals in the medical field.