What is Biba medical term?
(Glossary for the uninitiated: BIBA, brought in by ambulance; LGFTD, looks good from the door; BBPR, bright blood per rectum; SP/TUR, status post-transurethral resection of prostate; GOK, God only knows; NYD, not yet diagnosed; hd, headache; sz, seizures; cp, chest pain; ccu, coronary care unit; dm, diabetes mellitus.)
What is the abbreviation for seizure?
Seizure is abbreviated sz. See also epilepsy.
What does CM stand for in medical terms?
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| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CM | Chirurgiae Magister, Master of Surgery (British and Commonwealth countries medical degree) Caucasian male cardiomyopathy |
| CMD | cystic medial degeneration |
| CME | continuing medical education |
| CML | chronic myelogenous leukemia, also called chronic myeloid leukaemia |
What is a PRN drug?
The PRN prescription stands for ‘pro re nata,’ which means that the administration of medication is not scheduled. Instead, the prescription is taken as needed.
What is CX medical abbreviation?
cx—cervix or complaint of. CXR—chest X ray.
What is seizures in medical terms?
What is a seizure? A seizure is a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells (also called neurons or nerve cells) that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements (stiffness, twitching or limpness), behaviors, sensations or states of awareness.
What does SZ stand for in medical terms?
A-Z. Short first. Long first. SZ Medical Abbreviation. 7. Sz. Seizure + 3 variants. Veterinary, Neurosurgery, Biomechanics. Veterinary, Neurosurgery, Biomechanics.
What do medical abbreviations stand for in medical terms?
MAE medical abbreviation for moves all extremities MAP medical abbreviation for Mean Arterial Pressure mcg medical abbreviation for microgram MCI medical abbreviation for mass casualty incident MDI medical abbreviation for Metered Dose Inhaler mEq medical abbreviation for millequilvalent MI medical abbreviation for Myocardial Infarction
What are the root words for medical terms?
Medical root words. 1 43. Cardi/o: Related to the heart. 2 44. Derm/a/o, dermat/o: Pertaining to the skin. 3 45. Encephal/o: Related to the brain. 4 46. Gastr/o: Related to the stomach. 5 47. Hemat/o: Pertaining to blood.