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OpenMD’s index includes 5,000 common medical abbreviations. Meanings vary by institution and clinical context. When available, the context and original Latin term are provided in parentheses after the English definition.
PMHx: Past Medical History PO: to be taken by mouth PR: to be taken by rectum PRN: As needed PSHx: Past Surgical History Pt: Common abbreviation for patient PT: a measure how “thin” the blood is and reflect how your liver is working and/or how well blood thinners you are taking might be working – when referring to a lab
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- Acute: Acute conditions are severe and happen suddenly. This could describe anything from a broken bone to an asthma attack.
- Ambulatory: Based on the term “ambulator,” which means “a person who walks.” In ambulatory care settings, patients come in for treatment and then leave the same day.
- BMI: Body mass index, the most widely used measure of weight relative to height. A normal BMI for an adult is between 18.5 and 24.9.
- BMP: Basic metabolic panel. This test includes levels of sodium, potassium, calcium, glucose (sugar), and measurements of kidney function.
CDE: Complete dental (oral) evaluation. cc: Cubic centimeters. For example, the amount of fluid removed from the body is recorded in ccs. Chem panel: Chemistry panel. A comprehensive screening blood test that indicates the status of the liver, kidneys, and electrolytes. CPAP: Continuous positive airway pressure.
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