| uro-; urin-; uria | Urinary system |
| varic- | Veins |
| vascul- | Blood vessel |
| viscer- | Internal |
| xanth-;xantho | Yellow |
| a with line on top | Before |
| A&O | Alert and Oriented |
| AC | Before meal |
| abduction | Movement away from midline |
| ADL | Activities of daily living |
| ad-lib | As desired/ as able |
| a-fib | Atrial fibrillation |
| AKA | Above knee amputation |
| Amb | Ambulate |
| ambulate | Walk |
| ambulation | The act of walking |
| angina | Chest pain |
| aphasic | Impairment in language |
| appt | Appointment |
| AROM | Active range of motion |
| aspiration | Liquid/food in airway |
| atelectasis | Lack of gas exchange in lung |
| bed rest | Patient is to remain in bed |
| BID/bid | Twice per day |
| BKA | Below knee amputation |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BR | Bed rest |
| BRP | Bathroom privileges |
| BS | Blood sugar |
| BSC | Bedside commode |
| Bx | biopsy |
| c with line on top | With |
| C/O | Complaints of |
| C-1 to C-7 | Cervical vertebrae |
| CA | Cancer |
| CABG | Coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | Coronary artery disease |
| cardiology | Dealing with the heart |
| CAT, CT scan | Computerized axial tomography |
| CAT/CT | Cat scan |
| cath | Catheter |
| CBC | Complete blood count |
| cc | Chief complaint |
| CCU | Cardiac care unit |
| C-Diff | Clostridium difficile |
| CHD | Coronary heart disease |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure |
| chronic | Long lasting,persistent |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| CO2 | Carbon dioxide |
| coffee ground | Old blood |
| colostomy | Artificial opening of colon through the abdomen |
| comorbidities | Secondary diagnosis/diagnosis's |
| cont. | Continued |
| COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPE | Complete physical examination |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRF | Chronic renal failure |
| C-section | Cesarean section |
| CVA | Cerebral vascular disease |
| CXR | Chest X-ray |
| cyanotic | Blue color of skin |
| cysto | Cystoscopy |
| D&C | Dilation & Currettage |
| D/C | Discontinue |
| DAT | Diet as tolerated |
| DC | Discharge |
| dc | Discontinue |
| DC-D/C | Discharge |
| decub | Decubitus ulcer |
| diaphoresis | Excessive sweating |
| diaphoretic | Perspiration |
| diuresis | Fluid output |
| DJD | Degenerative joint disease |
| DM | Diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | Do not resuscitate |
| dressing | Bandage |
| drsg | dressing, bandage |
| DT | Delirium tremors |
| DVT | Deep vein thrombosis |
| dysphagia | Impaired swallowing |
| e.g. | Example |
| e-coli | Escherichia coli |
| ED | Emergency department |
| edema | Fluids trapped in tissue |
| edematous | Swollen extremities/fluid trapped |
| EEG | Electroenceplagram |
| EKG/ECG | Electrocardiogram |
| embolism | A mass, such as an air bubble, detached blood clot, or foreign body |
| EMR | Electronic medical record |
| ENT | Ears, nose, throat |
| epidemiology | Incidence, distribution, and control of diseases |
| ETOH | Ethanol |
| extension | Straining a joint , extreme stretching |
| extremities | Arms/legs |
| FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
| feces, fecal | Bowel movement |
| flank | side of trunk |
| flatus | Passage of gas via rectum |
