Understanding the Significance of Abbreviations in Various Fields
Abbreviations play a crucial role in communication by providing shortened forms of words or phrases. They are commonly used in medical, veterinary, and other professional contexts to convey information more efficiently. Examples of common abbreviations and their meanings are presented, illustrating the importance and utility of abbreviations in everyday language.
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Do you know these? brb brb 2NTE 2NTE LTD LTD L8R L8R LBAY LBAY
How about these? ml ml tsp tsp min min hr hr qt qt
Importance of Abbreviations From Latin brevis, meaning "short Is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Usually, but not always, it consists of a letter or group of letters taken from the word or phrase. For example, the word abbreviation can itself be represented by the abbreviation abbr. or abbrev. To shorten directions or ideas.
Common Abbreviations ad lib. As much as desired sid One time daily bid Two times daily tid Three times daily qid Four times daily
qh Every hour qd Every day w/o Without Stat Immediately N Normal
DSH Domestic Short Hair (cat) DLH Domestic Long Hair (cat) Dx Diagnosis
Hx History Rx Prescription Sx Surgery FeLV Feline leukemia virus FIA Feline infectious anemia
FIP Feline infectious peritonitis ECG Electrocardiogram ICU Intensive care unit cc Cubic centimeter, mL ml Milliliter
wt Weight HR Heart rate PCV Packed cell volume sg Specific gravity TPR Temperature, pulse, respiration
UA,U/A Urinalysis IM Intramuscular IP Intraperitoneal IV Intravenous Sub-Q Subcutaneous
rbc Red blood cell wbc White blood cell DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine CNS Central Nervous System GI Gastrointestinal
DOA Dead on Arrival DOB Date of Birth Female Male
Practice Sample Rx (Prescription) Administer 2cc per 10lbs, bid Rx: 6mL IM qid Vaccinate for FIA, FeLV and FIP.
Activity - Abbreviations Complete the activity sheet, using your notes. Be prepared for a quiz upon completion.
