List of Medical Abbreviations

Some Common List of Medical Abbreviations :-

 

1. A&E: Accident and Emergency

2. AAA: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

3. ABG: Arterial Blood Gas

4. ACL: Anterior Cruciate Ligament

5. ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

6. AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

7. AKI: Acute Kidney Injury

8. ALS: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

9. AMI: Acute Myocardial Infarction

10. AML: Acute Myeloid Leukemia

11. ANC: Absolute Neutrophil Count

12. ASA: Aspirin

13. BID: Twice a Day

14. BP: Blood Pressure

15. BPH: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

16. CA: Cancer

17. CABG: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

18. CAD: Coronary Artery Disease

19. CBC: Complete Blood Count

20. CCU: Coronary Care Unit

21. COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

22. CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

23. CSF: Cerebrospinal Fluid

24. CT: Computed Tomography

25. CVA: Cerebrovascular Accident

26. D&C: Dilatation and Curettage

27. DNR: Do Not Resuscitate

28. DVT: Deep Vein Thrombosis

29. ECG or EKG: Electrocardiogram

30. EEG: Electroencephalogram

31. ENT: Ear, Nose, and Throat

32. ER: Emergency Room

33. ESR: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

34. FSH: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

35. GI: Gastrointestinal

36. GTT: Glucose Tolerance Test

37. Hb or Hgb: Hemoglobin

38. HBP: High Blood Pressure

39. HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus

40. HPV: Human Papillomavirus

41. HR: Heart Rate

42. ICU: Intensive Care Unit

43. IUD: Intrauterine Device

44. IV: Intravenous

45. MI: Myocardial Infarction

46. MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

47. MS: Multiple Sclerosis

48. NPO: Nothing by Mouth

49. NSAID: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

50. OTC: Over-the-Counter

51. PACU: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

52. PCP: Primary Care Physician

53. PE: Pulmonary Embolism

54. PICC: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter

55. PID: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

56. PMS: Premenstrual Syndrome

57. PT: Physical Therapy

58. PTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

59. PVC: Premature Ventricular Contraction

60. RA: Rheumatoid Arthritis

61. RBC: Red Blood Cell

62. RF: Rheumatic Fever

63. ROM: Range of Motion

64. SLE: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

65. STD: Sexually Transmitted Disease

66. TIA: Transient Ischemic Attack

67. UTI: Urinary Tract Infection

68. VSD: Ventricular Septal Defect

69. WBC: White Blood Cell

70. AB: Antibody

71. AED: Automated External Defibrillator

72. ALP: Alkaline Phosphatase

73. ALT: Alanine Aminotransferase

74. ASA: Acetylsalicylic Acid

75. ATC: Around the Clock

76. BID: Bis in Die (Twice a Day)

77. BMI: Body Mass Index

78. BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen

79. c/o: Complains of

80. CA: Calcium

81. CC: Chief Complaint

82. CP: Chest Pain

83. CS: Central Nervous System

84. CXR: Chest X-Ray

85. D5W: Dextrose 5% in Water

86. D&C: Dilation and Curettage

87. DKA: Diabetic Ketoacidosis

88. DM: Diabetes Mellitus

89. DOA: Dead on Arrival

90. DPT: Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus Vaccine

91. Dx: Diagnosis

92. EENT: Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

93. EKG or ECG: Electrocardiogram

94. ENT: Ear, Nose, and Throat

95. FBS: Fasting Blood Sugar

96. Fx: Fracture

97. GFR: Glomerular Filtration Rate

98. GI: Gastrointestinal

99. GYN: Gynecology

100. H&P: History and Physical

101. Hct: Hematocrit

102. HRT: Hormone Replacement Therapy

103. Hx: History

104. I&D: Incision and Drainage

105. IM: Intramuscular

106. IOP: Intraocular Pressure

107. K: Potassium

108. LMP: Last Menstrual Period

109. LP: Lumbar Puncture

110. LUQ: Left Upper Quadrant

111. mg: Milligram

112. MVA: Motor Vehicle Accident

113. N/V: Nausea and Vomiting

114. NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

115. NKDA: No Known Drug Allergies

116. NPO: Nil Per Os (Nothing by Mouth)

117. OD: Overdose

118. OR: Operating Room

119. OS: Left Eye

120. OU: Both Eyes

121. P: Pulse

122. PE: Physical Examination

123. PMH: Past Medical History

124. PO: Per Os (By Mouth)

125. PPE: Personal Protective Equipment

126. PQRST: Provocation, Quality, Radiates, Severity, Time

127. PT: Prothrombin Time

128. PTT: Partial Thromboplastin Time

129. QD: Quaque Die (Every Day)

130. QID: Quater in Die (Four Times a Day)

131. RBC: Red Blood Cell Count

132. RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

133. RLQ: Right Lower Quadrant

134. RSI: Rapid Sequence Intubation

135. Rx: Prescription

136. s/p: Status Post

137. SIDS: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

138. SOB: Shortness of Breath

139. SSRI: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

140. STAT: Immediately

141. T&A: Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

142. TID: Ter in Die (Three Times a Day)

143. TSH: Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

144. URI: Upper Respiratory Infection

145. US: Ultrasound

146. UTI: Urinary Tract Infection

147. V/Q: Ventilation/Perfusion

148. WNL: Within Normal Limits

149. XR: Extended Release

150. YOB: Year of Birth

151. A1C: Hemoglobin A1C 

152. ABX: Antibiotics

153. ACTH: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

154. ADH: Antidiuretic Hormone

155. AFP: Alpha-Fetoprotein

156. AKG: Ambulatory Electrocardiogram

157. AMA: Against Medical Advice

158. ARDS: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

159. ARF: Acute Renal Failure

160. BCG: Bacillus Calmette-Guérin

161. BE: Barium Enema

162. BLS: Basic Life Support

163. BMP: Basic Metabolic Panel

164. BRBPR: Bright Red Blood Per Rectum

165. BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen

166. CAO: Conscious, Alert, and Oriented

167. CCK: Cholecystokinin

168. CHF: Congestive Heart Failure

169. CNS: Central Nervous System

170. CO2: Carbon Dioxide

171. CPAP: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

172. CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

173. CRP: C-Reactive Protein

174. CSF: Cerebrospinal Fluid

175. CT: Computed Tomography

176. CVP: Central Venous Pressure

177. D&C: Dilatation and Curettage

178. DKA: Diabetic Ketoacidosis

179. DNA: Deoxyribonucleic Acid

180. DNR: Do Not Resuscitate

181. ECG or EKG: Electrocardiogram

182. ECT: Electroconvulsive Therapy

183. EEG: Electroencephalogram

184. EENT: Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

185. ESR: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

186. FIO2: Fraction of Inspired Oxygen

187. GFR: Glomerular Filtration Rate

188. GGT: Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase

189. GERD: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

190. GFR: Glomerular Filtration Rate

191. GU: Genitourinary

192. H&P: History and Physical

193. HCG: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

194. HCV: Hepatitis C Virus

195. HDL: High-Density Lipoprotein

196. HEENT: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat

197. Hgb or Hb: Hemoglobin

198. HIDA: Hepatobiliary Iminodiacetic Acid

199. HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus

200. HR: Heart Rate

201. ICP: Intracranial Pressure

202. ICU: Intensive Care Unit

203. IDDM: Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

204. IOP: Intraocular Pressure

205. IUD: Intrauterine Device

206. IVP: Intravenous Pyelogram

207. IVF: In Vitro Fertilization

208. JVD: Jugular Venous Distention

209. LFT: Liver Function Test

210. LOC: Loss of Consciousness

211. LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse

212. MCH: Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin

213. MCHC: Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration

214. MCV: Mean Corpuscular Volume

215. NG: Nasogastric

216. NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

217. NPO: Nothing by Mouth

218. NSAID: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

219. O2: Oxygen

220. OD: Right Eye

221. OT: Occupational Therapy

222. PERRLA: Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation

223. PET: Positron Emission Tomography

224. PICU: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

225. PRN: As Needed

226. PT: Prothrombin Time

227. PTT: Partial Thromboplastin Time

228. RA: Rheumatoid Arthritis

229. RBC: Red Blood Cell Count

230. RHD: Rheumatic Heart Disease

231. ROM: Range of Motion

232. RT: Respiratory Therapist

233. SIADH: Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone

234. SIRS: Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

235. TSH: Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

236. URI: Upper Respiratory Infection

237. UTI: Urinary Tract Infection

238. VSD: Ventricular Septal Defect

239. WBC: White Blood Cell Count

240. XR: X-Ray