Medical Abbreviations Quiz

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What does 's, w/o' mean?

  • signs and symptoms
  • immediately, at once
  • small
  • without (correct)

What does 'sm' stand for?

small

What does 'S/S' or 'S&S' refer to?

  • specimen
  • immediately, at once
  • without
  • signs and symptoms (correct)

What does 'stat' mean?

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What does 'Sx' refer to?

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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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