prefix
hyper
high
itis
inflammation
activities of daily living
ADL's
Two times a Day
BID
wheelchair
w/c
hypo
low
pathy
disease
ambulate
amb
Bowel Movements
diagnosis
Dx
dys
painful or difficult
algia
Pertaining to Pain
partial weight bearing
pwb
water
H2O
Fasting Blood Sugar
FBS
tachy
fast
ology
Science of
immediately
STAT
Nothing by mouth
NPO
complains of
C/O
cardio
heart
rrhage
Abnormal or excessive flow or discharge
as necessary
PRN
gastrointestinal
GI
vital signs
VS