The World of Medical Abbreviations

Medical-related abbreviations are commonly used in the field of healthcare to simplify and standardize communication. Here are some commonly used medical abbreviations:

1. CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
2. ECG/EKG - Electrocardiogram
3. MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
4. CT - Computed Tomography
5. X-ray - Radiography or Radiologic Examination
6. HR - Heart Rate
7. RR - Respiratory Rate
8. Rx - Prescription
9. Dx - Diagnosis
10. F/U: Follow-up
11. O2 - Oxygen
12. IV - Intravenous
13. PO - Per Oral (by mouth)
14. NPO - Nil Per Os (nothing by mouth)
15. BMI - Body Mass Index
16. WBC - White Blood Cell Count
17. RBC - Red Blood Cell Count
18. Hb/Hgb - Hemoglobin
19. Hct - Hematocrit
20. PT - Prothrombin Time
21. PTT - Partial Thromboplastin Time
22. HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus
23. AIDS - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
24. STI - Sexually Transmitted Infection
25. UTI - Urinary Tract Infection
26. CVA - Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke)
27. TIA - Transient Ischemic Attack (mini-stroke)
28. MI - Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)
29. GERD - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
30. COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
31. T2DM - Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
32. HTN - Hypertension (high blood pressure)
33. CHF - Congestive Heart Failure
34. ARDS - Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
35. CNS - Central Nervous System
36. PNS - Peripheral Nervous System
37. GI - Gastrointestinal
38. ENT - Ear, Nose, and Throat
39. OB/GYN - Obstetrics and Gynecology
40. DM - Diabetes Mellitus
41. RA - Rheumatoid Arthritis
42. OA - Osteoarthritis
43. PID - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
44. UTI - Urinary Tract Infection
45. ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
46. ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder
47. PTSD - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
48. EHR - Electronic Health Record
49. HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
50. FDA - Food and Drug Administration
51. CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
52. AA: Alcoholics Anonymous
53. ABG: Arterial Blood Gas
54. AC: Before Meals (Ante Cibum)
55. ADL: Activities of Daily Living
56. APAP: Acetaminophen
57. ASA: Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
58. BID: Twice a Day (Bis in Die)
59. BMI: Body Mass Index
60. BPM: Beats Per Minute
61. CBC: Complete Blood Count
62. CC: Chief Complaint
63. CNS: Central Nervous System
64. ED: Emergency Department
65. ER: Emergency Room
66. FBS: Fasting Blood Sugar
67. GI: Gastrointestinal
68. HbA1c: Hemoglobin A1c
69. HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
70. ICU: Intensive Care Unit
71. IV: Intravenous
72. MI: Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
73. MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
74. NPO: Nothing by Mouth (Nil Per Os)
75. O2: Oxygen
76. OTC: Over-the-Counter
77. PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
78. SOB: Shortness of Breath
79. STAT: Immediately (Statim)
80. TB: Tuberculosis
81. TIA: Transient Ischemic Attack
82. TID: Three Times a Day (Ter in Die)
83. UTI: Urinary Tract Infection
84. WBC: White Blood Cell Count
85. X-ray: Radiography