List of 200 commonly used medical abbreviations
List of 200 commonly used medical abbreviations
200 commonly used medical abbreviations, organized by category for clarity and quick reference.
These are widely used in clinical, diagnostic, and research settings:
1. Dx – Diagnosis
2. Rx – Prescription
3. Tx – Treatment
4. Hx – History
5. Fx – Fracture
6. Sx – Symptoms
7. Px – Prognosis
8. Pt – Patient
9. NPO – Nothing by mouth
10. PRN – As needed
11. QID – Four times a day
12. TID – Three times a day
13. BID – Twice a day
14. QD – Once a day
15. QOD – Every other day
16. STAT – Immediately
17. PO – By mouth
18. IM – Intramuscular
19. IV – Intravenous
20. SC – Subcutaneous
21. OD – Right eye
22. OS – Left eye
23. OU – Both eyes
24. AD – Right ear
25. AS – Left ear
26. AU – Both ears
28. BMP – Basic Metabolic Panel
29. CMP – Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
30. LFT – Liver Function Test
31. RFT – Renal Function Test
32. ABG – Arterial Blood Gas
33. ECG/EKG – Electrocardiogram
34. EEG – Electroencephalogram
36. CT – Computed Tomography
37. USG – Ultrasound
38. XRT – Radiation therapy
39. BMR – Basal Metabolic Rate
40. BMI – Body Mass Index
41. BP – Blood Pressure
42. HR – Heart Rate
43. RR – Respiratory Rate
44. O2 Sat – Oxygen Saturation
46. DNR – Do Not Resuscitate
47. ICU – Intensive Care Unit
48. NICU – Neonatal ICU
49. PICU – Pediatric ICU
50. ER – Emergency Room
51. OR – Operating Room
52. PACU – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
53. OPD – Outpatient Department
54. IPD – Inpatient Department
55. DOB – Date of Birth
56. DOE – Dyspnea on Exertion
57. SOB – Shortness of Breath
58. TIA – Transient Ischemic Attack
59. CVA – Cerebrovascular Accident
60. MI – Myocardial Infarction
61. CAD – Coronary Artery Disease
62. CHF – Congestive Heart Failure
63. HTN – Hypertension
64. DM – Diabetes Mellitus
65. COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
66. TB – Tuberculosis
68. AIDS – Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
69. UTI – Urinary Tract Infection
70. STD/STI – Sexually Transmitted Disease/Infection
71. GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
72. IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome
73. IBD – Inflammatory Bowel Disease
74. CKD – Chronic Kidney Disease
75. AKI – Acute Kidney Injury
76. BPH – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
77. PCOS – Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
78. PID – Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
79. CNS – Central Nervous System
80. PNS – Peripheral Nervous System
81. MS – Multiple Sclerosis
82. ALS – Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
83. ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
84. OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
86. MDD – Major Depressive Disorder
87. BPD – Borderline Personality Disorder
88. GAD – Generalized Anxiety Disorder
89. SLE – Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
90. RA – Rheumatoid Arthritis
91. OA – Osteoarthritis
92. DVT – Deep Vein Thrombosis
93. PE – Pulmonary Embolism
94. ARDS – Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
95. H&P – History and Physical
96. SOAP – Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
97. LOC – Level of Consciousness
98. GCS – Glasgow Coma Scale
99. ETOH – Alcohol
100. ETT – Endotracheal Tube
Lab & Diagnostic Abbreviations
101. CBC – Complete Blood Count
102. ESR – Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
103. CRP – C-Reactive Protein
104. HbA1c – Hemoglobin A1c
105. T3 – Triiodothyronine
106. T4 – Thyroxine
107. TSH – Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
108. LDL – Low-Density Lipoprotein
109. HDL – High-Density Lipoprotein
110. AST – Aspartate Aminotransferase
111. ALT – Alanine Aminotransferase
112. ALP – Alkaline Phosphatase
113. GGT – Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase
114. BUN – Blood Urea Nitrogen
115. Cr – Creatinine
116. Na – Sodium
117. K – Potassium
118. Cl – Chloride
119. Ca – Calcium
120. Mg – Magnesium
121. Phos – Phosphorus
122. PT – Prothrombin Time
123. INR – International Normalized Ratio
124. aPTT – Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
125. TLC – Total Leukocyte Count
126. RBC – Red Blood Cells
127. WBC – White Blood Cells
128. PLT – Platelets
129. Hct – Hematocrit
130. Hb – Hemoglobin
131. TIBC – Total Iron Binding Capacity
132. Ferritin – Iron Storage Protein
133. ANA – Antinuclear Antibody
134. RF – Rheumatoid Factor
135. HLA – Human Leukocyte Antigen
136. IgG – Immunoglobulin G
137. IgM – Immunoglobulin M
138. IgA – Immunoglobulin A
139. PCR – Polymerase Chain Reaction
141. CSF – Cerebrospinal Fluid
142. BAL – Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Imaging & Radiology
143. CXR – Chest X-Ray
144. KUB – Kidney, Ureter, Bladder X-ray
145. VCUG – Voiding Cystourethrogram
146. IVP – Intravenous Pyelogram
147. PET – Positron Emission Tomography
148. SPECT – Single Photon Emission CT
149. USG – Ultrasonography
150. CT – Computed Tomography
151. MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging
152. MRA – Magnetic Resonance Angiography
153. DEXA – Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry
154. ECHO – Echocardiogram
155. TEE – Transesophageal Echocardiogram
156. ECG/EKG – Electrocardiogram
157. EEG – Electroencephalogram
158. EMG – Electromyography
159. NCV – Nerve Conduction Velocity
Reproductive & Obstetric
160. LMP – Last Menstrual Period
161. EGA – Estimated Gestational Age
162. EDD – Estimated Due Date
163. C/S – Cesarean Section
164. NSVD – Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
165. GTPAL – Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortions, Living
166. APGAR – Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration
167. NICU – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
168. IUGR – Intrauterine Growth Restriction
169. PPH – Postpartum Hemorrhage
170. PAP – Papanicolaou Test
172. HCG – Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
173. IUCD – Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
174. IVF – In Vitro Fertilization
175. ART – Assisted Reproductive Technology
Oncology & Tumor Markers
176. PSA – Prostate Specific Antigen
177. AFP – Alpha-Fetoprotein
178. CEA – Carcinoembryonic Antigen
179. CA-125 – Cancer Antigen 125
180. CA 19-9 – Cancer Antigen 19-9
181. BRCA – Breast Cancer Gene
182. HER2 – Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2
183. TNM – Tumor, Node, Metastasis
184. BSE – Breast Self-Exam
185. TSE – Testicular Self-Exam
186. DRE – Digital Rectal Exam
Administrative & Regulatory
187. EMR – Electronic Medical Record
188. EHR – Electronic Health Record
189. ICD – International Classification of Diseases
190. CPT – Current Procedural Terminology
191. HIPAA – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
192. FDA – Food and Drug Administration
193. CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
194. WHO – World Health Organization
196. OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
197. ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act
198. CMS – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
199. AMA – American Medical Association
200. JAMA – Journal of the American Medical Association
