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What does 's, w/o' mean?
What does 's, w/o' mean?
- signs and symptoms
- immediately, at once
- small
- without (correct)
What does 'sm' stand for?
What does 'sm' stand for?
small
What does 'S/S' or 'S&S' refer to?
What does 'S/S' or 'S&S' refer to?
- specimen
- immediately, at once
- without
- signs and symptoms (correct)
What does 'stat' mean?
What does 'stat' mean?
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What does 'Sx' refer to?
What does 'Sx' refer to?
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What is the meaning of 'Spec'?
What is the meaning of 'Spec'?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations Study Notes
- s, w/o: Abbreviation for "without," commonly used in prescriptions and medical records.
- sm: Stands for "small," used to describe size in medical contexts.
- S/S, S&S: Refers to "signs and symptoms," critical for diagnosing medical conditions and communicating patient health status.
- stat: Indicates "immediately" or "at once," often applied in urgent medical situations for prompt action or treatment.
- Sx: An abbreviation for "symptom" or "sign," terms that define the manifestations of a medical condition.
- Spec: Short for "specimen," referring to samples collected for analysis in diagnostics.
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