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What does the medical abbreviation 'ABD' stand for?
What does the medical abbreviation 'ABD' stand for?
Which abbreviation is used for a procedure often done to examine tissue for disease?
Which abbreviation is used for a procedure often done to examine tissue for disease?
What does 'CVA' stand for in medical terminology?
What does 'CVA' stand for in medical terminology?
What is the correct abbreviation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
What is the correct abbreviation for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
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Which abbreviation stands for 'Birth Control'?
Which abbreviation stands for 'Birth Control'?
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What does the abbreviation 'DVT' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'DVT' stand for?
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What does 'ALS' refer to in medical terms?
What does 'ALS' refer to in medical terms?
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What does the medical abbreviation 'HTN' stand for?
What does the medical abbreviation 'HTN' stand for?
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What does 'FHR' stand for in the context of pregnancy?
What does 'FHR' stand for in the context of pregnancy?
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Which medical condition is abbreviated as 'LBP'?
Which medical condition is abbreviated as 'LBP'?
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What does 'IR&D' mean in medical terminology?
What does 'IR&D' mean in medical terminology?
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If a patient needs medication every four times daily, which abbreviation might be used?
If a patient needs medication every four times daily, which abbreviation might be used?
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Which prefix relates to 'self'?
Which prefix relates to 'self'?
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What does 'pr.n.' mean in medical contexts?
What does 'pr.n.' mean in medical contexts?
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Study Notes
Importance of Medical Terminology
- The language of medicine is primarily derived from Greek and Latin.
- Medical terminology is used internationally and is necessary for effective communication with other medical personnel.
- A strong vocabulary base is essential for competent patient care and communication with the medical community.
Abbreviations in Medical Terminology
- Abbreviations are used to shorten notes or documentation.
- Standard, accepted abbreviations must be used to avoid confusion or error.
- Examples of medical abbreviations:
- ABD: Abdomen
- ABX: Antibiotics
- ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
- ALS: Advance Life Support
- ...and many more
Medical Abbreviations
- BS: At Bedtime
- H/D: History of
- HA: Headache
- HTH: Hypertension
- IRD: Incision and Drainage
- ICU: Intensive Care Unit
- IM: Intramuscular
- K: Potassium
- LBP: Lower Back Pain
- LLQ: Left Lower Quadrant
- ...and many more
Medical Prefixes
- A-, An-: Without; Not
- Anti-: Against
- Auto-: Self
- Bio-: Life
- Contra-: Against
- Dis-: Not; Opposite
- Dys-: Bad; Abnormal
- Fibr/o: Fiber
- Gluco-: Sugar
- Hydro-: Water
- LYSO-: Lysis
- Mal-: Bad
- Necro-: Death
- Neo-: New
- Oxy-: Oxygen
- Pharmac-: Medicine
- Re-: Again
- Acous-: Hearing
- Aden-: Gland
- Adip-: Fat
- Adre-: Gland
- Angi-: Vessel
- Arter-: Artery
- Arthr-: Joint
- ...and many more
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Learn the language of medicine derived from Greek and Latin, and understand the importance of medical terminology in international communication and patient care.
