Abbreviations
Origins of Medical Language
Medical Terminology
Medical Term Word Parts
Abbreviations
100

bid

what is two times a day

100

PO

What is nothing my mouth.

100

medical suffix for enlargement

What is megaly

100

What does UA mean?

What is urinalysis. 

100
PO
What is by mouth
200

OOB

What is out of bed

200

root word rhino

What is nose

200

gastro 

What is stomach

200

PPE

What is personal protective equipment.

200
WNL
What is within normal limits
300

CBC

What is complete blood count.

300

tid

What is three times a day

300
itis
What is inflammation
300

ac

What is before meals

300
QID
What is 4 times a day
400

NPO

What is nothing by mouth.

400

NKDA

What is no known drug allergies 

400
-pathy
What is disease
400

OTC

What is over the counter

400

OR

What is operating room

500
h.s.
What is at bedtime
500

BMI

What is body max index

500

BP

What is blood pressure

500

qd

What is once daily

500

w/c

What is wheelchair