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
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