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What does GA stand for?
What is the definition of the abbreviation 'gal'?
gallon
What does GB stand for?
What does Gc refer to?
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What is GH in the medical context?
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What does GI stand for?
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What does Gm or g represent?
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What is the definition of 'gr'?
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What do gt, gtt, and gtts stand for?
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What does GTT refer to?
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What does GU mean?
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What does Gyn stand for?
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What does the letter H represent in a medical context?
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What does H2O stand for?
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What does H, (h), or hypo refer to?
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What does HA stand for?
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What is HBP an abbreviation for?
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What does HBV stand for?
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What does HCG mean?
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What does HCl stand for?
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What is the abbreviation 'hct' used for?
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What does HDL stand for?
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What does Hg represent?
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HgB, HB is a measure of ______.
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What does HHA stand for?
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What does HIV stand for?
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What is the definition of HMO?
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What does HOB mean?
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What does HOH refer to?
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What does HOSA stand for?
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What does H&P stand for?
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What does Hr, hr, H, h represent?
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What does HS refer to?
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What does Ht represent?
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What is the meaning of hx or hx?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations G-H
- GA stands for gastric analysis, a test to evaluate stomach function.
- Gal is short for gallon, a unit of liquid capacity.
- GB signifies gallbladder, an organ that stores bile aiding in digestion.
- Gc refers to gonococcus, the bacterium causing gonorrhea.
- GH represents growth hormone, crucial for growth and metabolism.
- GI means gastrointestinal, relating to the stomach and intestines.
- Gm or g denotes a gram, a metric unit of mass.
- Gr stands for grain, an old unit of mass; also used in medication dosages.
- gt, gtt, gtts indicate a drop or drops, often in liquid medications.
- GTT is the glucose tolerance test, used to diagnose diabetes.
- GU refers to genitourinary, encompassing the genital and urinary systems.
- Gyn is the abbreviation for gynecology, the study of female reproductive health.
- H stands for hydrogen, a chemical element.
- H2O signifies water, essential for life.
- H, (h), hypo indicates a hypodermic injection, a method of administering medication under the skin.
- HA represents hearing aid or headache, a device to assist in hearing or a common form of pain.
- HBP stands for high blood pressure, a medical condition with various health implications.
- HBV is the abbreviation for the hepatitis B virus, a serious liver infection.
- HCG refers to human chorionic gonadotropin hormone, which is involved in pregnancy.
- HCl denotes hydrochloric acid, a key digestive acid in the stomach.
- hct stands for hematocrit, a measure of blood cell proportion.
- HDL represents high-density lipoproteins, known as "good" cholesterol.
- Hg signifies mercury, a chemical element, often related to health measurements.
- HgB or HB stands for hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- HHA represents home health assistant/aide, a caregiver providing support in a home setting.
- HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes AIDS.
- HMO denotes health maintenance organization, a type of health insurance plan.
- HOB refers to head of bed, indicating patient positioning.
- HOH stands for hard of hearing, a term used to describe individuals with hearing loss.
- HOSA is the Health Occupations Students of America, a career and technical student organization.
- H&P means history and physical, commonly used in patient assessments.
- Hr, hr, H, h all indicate hour or hours, a unit of time measurement.
- HS signifies hour of sleep, often used in medication schedules.
- Ht refers to height, a measurement of a person's vertical stature.
- Hx, hx denotes history, especially regarding a patient's medical background.
- Hypo again indicates a hypodermic injection, repeating its significance in medical procedures.
- Hyst stands for hysterectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the uterus.
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