Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms (Speedy Study Guides). Speedy Publishing

      

      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