Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms
A
A.C.
Before meals. As in taking a medicine before meals.
A/G RATIO
Albumin to Globulin Ratio.
ACL
Anterior Cruciate Ligament. ACL injuries are one of the most common ligament injuries to the knee. The ACL can be sprained or completely torn from trauma and/or degeneration.
AD LIB
At liberty. For example, a patient may be permitted to move out of bed freely and orders would, therefore, be for activities to be ad lib.
AKA
Above The Knee Amputation.
ANURIC
Not Producing Urine. A person who is anuric is
often critical and may
require dialysis.
ANNO
Not; Without
-AC
Pertaining to
ACANTH/O
Spiny; Thorny
ACAR/O
Mites
ACETABUL/O Acetabulum
(Hip Socket)
ACOUST/O
Hearing, Sound
ACR/O
Extremeties; Top; Extreme Point
ACROMI/O
Acromion (extension of shoulder bone)
ACTIN/O
Light
ACU/O
Sharp; Svere; Sudden
-ACUSIS
Hearing
AD
Toward
ADENOID/O
Adenoids
ADREN/O
Adrenal Gland
AER/O
Air
AGGLUTIN/O
Clumping; Sticking together
-AGOGUE
Producer, Leader
-AGON
To assemble; gather
B
BKA
Below the knee amputation.
BMP
Basic Metabolic Panel. Electrolytes (potassium, sodium, carbon dioxide, and chloride) and creatinine and glucose.
BP
Blood Pressure. Blood pressure is recorded as part of the physical examination. It is one of the “vital signs.”
BSO
Bilateral Salpingo- Oophorectomy. A BSO is
the removal of both of the ovaries and adjacent Fallopian tubes and often is performed as part of a total abdominal hysterectomy.
BACILL/O
Bacilli (bacteria)
BAR/O
Pressure; Weight
BARTHOLIN/O
Bartholin glands
BAS/O
Base; Opposite of acid
BATHO-, BATHY
Deep, Depth
BI
Two
BI/O
Life
BIL/I
Bile; Gall
BILIRUBIN/O
Bilirubin
BLEPHAR/O
Eyelid
BOL/O
Cast; Throw
-BOULIA
Will
BRACHI/O
Arm
BRACHY
Short
BROM/O
Bromine-containing compound,odor
BRONCH/O
Bronchial Tube
C
C&S
Culture and Sensitivity. Performed to detect infection.
C/O
Complaint of. The patient’s
expressedconcern.cap:
Capsule.
CBC
Complete Blood Count.
CC
Chief Complaint. The patient’s main concern.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.
COPD
Конец
