Mosby’s Medical Dictionary

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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
AND COMMUNICATIONS
MANUAL ALPHABET
The Alphabet
A B C D E F
G H I J K
L M N O P
Q R S T U
V W X Y Z
Numbers
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS
USED IN WRITING PRESCRIPTIONS
Abbreviation Derivation Meaning Abbreviation Derivation Meaning
ā ā ana of each o.m. omni mane every morning
a.c. ante cibum before meals o.n. omni nocte every night
ad ad to, up to os os mouth
ad lib. ad libitum freely as desired (at oz uncia ounce
pleasure) p.c. post cibum after meals
agit. ante sum. agita ante shake before taking per per through or by
sumendum pil. pilula pill
alt. dieb. alternis diebus every other day p.o. per os orally
alt. hor. alternis horis alternate hours p.r.n. pro re nata as required
alt. noct. alternis noctibus alternate nights PR per rectum
aq. aqua water PTA prior to appointment
aq. dest. aqua destillata distilled water ptd prior to discharge
b.i.d. bis in die two times a day q quaque every
b.i.n. bis in nocte two times a night q.h. quaque hora every hour
c.,c cum with q. 2 h. every two hours
q. 3 h. every three hours
Cap. capiat let him take
q. 4 h. every four hours
caps. capsula capsule
q.i.d. quater in die four times a day
comp. compositus compound
q.l. quantum libet as much as desired
Det. detur let it be given
q.n. quaque nocte every night
Dieb. tert. diebus tertiis every third day
q.p. quantum placeat as much as desired
dil. dilutus dilute
q.v. quantum vis as much as you
DS double strength
please
D/W distilled water
q.s. quantum sufficit as much as is
EOD; eod every other day
required
elix. elixir elixir
R recipe take
ext. extractum extract
Rep. repetatur let it be repeated
fld. fluidus fluid
Ft. fiat make s, s sine without
g gramme gram seq. luce. sequenti luce the following day
gr granum grain Sig. or S. signa write on label
gt gutta a drop s.o.s. si opus sit if necessary
gtt guttae drops sp. spiritus spirits
h. hora hour ss semis a half
h.d. hora decubitus at bedtime stat. statim immediately
h.s. hora somni hour of sleep supp suppository
(bedtime) syr. syrupus syrup
M. misce mix t.d.s. ter die sumendum to be taken three
m. minimum a minim times daily
mist. mistura mixture t.i.d. ter in die three times a day
non rep. non repetatur not to be repeated t.i.n. ter in nocte three times a night
noct. nocte in the night tr. or tinct. tinctura tincture
O octarius pint ung. unguentum ointment
ol. oleum oil ut. dict. ut dictum as directed
o.d. omni die every day vin. vini of wine
o.h. omni hora every hour W/O without
SPANISH-FRENCH-ENGLISH EQUIVALENTS OF
COMMONLY USED MEDICAL TERMS AND PHRASES
English Spanish French
General phrases
What is your name? ¿Cómo se llama usted? (¿Cuál es su Comment vous appelez-vous?
nombre?)
Where do you work? ¿Dónde trabaja? (¿Cuál es su profesión Où travaillez-vous?
o trabajo?) (¿Qué hace usted?)
You will need blood and urine tests. Usted va a necesitar pruebas de sangre y Vous avez besoin d’une analyse de sang
de orina. et d’urine.
You will be admitted to a hospital. Usted será ingresado al hospital. Vous allez être admis à un hôpital.
May I help you? ¿Puedo ayudarle? Puis-je vous aider?
How are you feeling? Where does it hurt? ¿Cómo se siente? ¿Dónde le duele? Comment vous sentez-vous? Où avezvous
mal?
Do you feel better today? ¿Se siente mejor hoy? Vous sentez-vous mieux aujourd’hui?
Are you sleepy? ¿Tiene usted sueño? Avez-vous sommeil?
The doctor will examine you now. El doctor le examinará ahora. Le médecin va vous examiner maintenant.
You should remain in bed today. Usted debe guardar cama hoy. Vous devriez rester au lit aujourd’hui.
We want you to get up now. Queremos que se levante ahora. Nous voulons que vous vous leviez
maintenant.
You may take a bath. Puede bañarse. Vous pouvez prendre un bain.
You may take a shower. Puede tomar una ducha. Vous pouvez prendre une douche.
Have you noticed any bleeding? ¿Ha notado alguna hemorragia? Avez-vous remarqué un saignement?
Do you still have any numbness? ¿Todavía siente adormecimiento? Ressentez-vous encore un
engourdissement?
Do you have any drug allergies? ¿Es usted alérgico(a) algún médicamento? Souffrez-vous d’allergie à des
médicaments?
I need to change your dressing. Necesito cambiar su vendaje. Je dois changer votre pansement.
What medications are you taking now? ¿Qué médicamentos está tomando ahora? Quels médicaments prenez-vous
actuellement?
Do you take any medications? ¿Toma usted algunas medicinas? Prenez-vous des médicaments?
Do you have a history of ¿Padece Avez-vous déjà souffert de
a. heart disease? a. del corazón? a. maladie du coeur?
b. diabetes? b. de diabetes? b. diabète?
c. epilepsy? c. de epilepsia? c. épilepsie?
d. bronchitis? d. de bronquitis? d. bronchite?
e. emphysema? e. de enfisema? e. emphysème?
f. asthma? f. de asma? f. asthme?
Do you need a sleeping pill? ¿Necesita una pastilla para dormir? Avez-vous besoin d’un somnifère?
Do you need a laxative? ¿Necesita un laxante/purgante? Avez-vous besoin d’un laxatif?
Relax. Try to sleep. Relájese. Trate de dormir. Détendez-vous. Essayez de dormir.
Please turn on your side. Favor de ponerse de lado. Veuillez vous tourner sur le côté.
Do you have to urinate? ¿Tiene que orinar? Avez-vous besoin d’uriner?
Have you had any sickness from any ¿Le ha caido mal alguna medicina? Avez-vous déjà eu des réactions à un
medicine? médicament?
Are you allergic to anything? Medicines, ¿Es usted alergico(a) a algo? ¿Medicinas, Êtes-vous allergique à quelque chose?
drugs, foods, insect bites? drogas, alimentos, picaduras de insectos? Médicaments, drogues, aliments, piqûres
d’insectes?
Do you use contact lenses, dentures? Do ¿Usa usted lentes de contacto, dentadura Utilisez-vous des verres de contact, des
you have any loose teeth, removable postiza? ¿Tiene dientes flojos, dientes prothèses dentaires? Avez-vous des dents
bridges, or any prosthesis? postizos, o cualquier prostesis? qui se déchaussent, des ponts amovibles
ou une prothèse?
Press the button when you want a nurse. Apriete el botón cuando quiera a una Appuyez sur le bouton pour appeler une
enfermera. infirmière.
Spanish adapted from Lister S, Wilber CJ: Medical Spanish: the instant survival guide, ed 4, London, 2004, Butterworth.
French translations provided by Catherine Moor, translator, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
COMMONLY USED ABBREVIATIONS
Note: Abbreviations in common use can vary CPAP Continuous positive airway GB Gallbladder
widely from place to place. Each institution’s pressure GC Gonococcus; gonorrheal
list of acceptable abbreviations is the best CPK Creatine phosphokinase GI Gastrointestinal
authority for its records. CPR Cardiopulmonary Grav I, II, etc. Pregnancy one, two, three,
resuscitation etc. (Gravida)
ACLS Advanced cardiac life CSF Cerebrospinal fluid GSW Gunshot wound
support CT Computed tomography gtt Drops (guttae)
ADD Attention deficit disorder
CVA Cerebrovascular accident; GU Genitourinary
ADL Activities of daily living costovertebral angle
Gyn Gynecology
AIDS Acquired immunodeficiency CVP Central venous pressure
H & P History and physical
syndrome
D & C Dilation (dilatation) and
HAV Hepatitis A virus
ALS Advanced life support; curettage
amyotrophic lateral Hb Hemoglobin
dc; DC; D/C Discontinue
sclerosis HBV Hepatitis B virus
DIC Disseminated intravascular
AM Morning HCG Human chorionic
coagulation
AMI Acute myocardial infarction gonadotropin
diff Differential blood count
ASD Atrial septal defect HCT Hematocrit
DKA Diabetic ketoacidosis
AST Aspartate aminotransferase HDL High-density lipoprotein
DM Diabetes mellitus; diastolic
(formerly SGOT) HEENT Head, eye, ear, nose, and throat
murmur
A-V; AV; A/V Arteriovenous; HIV Human immunodeficiency
DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid
atrioventricular virus
DNR Do not resuscitate
BCLS Basic cardiac life support h/o History of
DOA Dead on arrival
BE Barium enema DOB Date of birth H2O2 Hydrogen peroxide
bid; b.i.d. Twice a day (bis in die) HR Heart rate
DPT Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus
BM Bowel movement HSV Herpes simplex virus
DRG Diagnosis-related group
BMR Basal metabolic rate HT; HTN Hypertension
DSM-IV Diagnostic and Statistical
BP Blood pressure hx; Hx History
Manual of Mental Disorders
BPH Benign prostatic hypertrophy I & O Intake and output
DT Delirium tremens
bpm Beats per minute IBW Ideal body weight
D5W Dextrose 5% in water
BSA Body surface area ICP Intracranial pressure
Dx Diagnosis
BSE Breast self-examination ICU Intensive care unit
EBV Epstein-Barr virus
BUN Blood urea nitrogen Ig Immunoglobulin
ECG Electrocardiogram;
Bx Biopsy electrocardiograph IM Intramuscular
c With ECHO Echocardiography IUD Intrauterine device
CABG Coronary artery bypass graft ECT Electroconvulsive therapy IV Intravenous
CAD Coronary artery disease ED Emergency department IVP Intravenous pyelogram;
intravenous push
CAT Computerized (axial) tomog- EDD Estimated date of delivery
KCl Potassium chloride
raphy scan EEG Electroencephalogram;
CBC; cbc Complete blood count electroencephalograph KUB Kidney, ureter, and bladder
CCU Coronary care unit; critical EENT Eye, ear, nose, and throat L Liter
care unit ELISA Enzyme-linked immunosor- lab Laboratory
CF Cystic fibrosis bent assay L & D Labor and delivery
CHD Congenital heart disease; EMG Electromyogram LDL Low-density lipoprotein
coronary heart disease EMS Emergency medical service LE Lower extremity; lupus
CHF Congestive heart failure EMT Emergency medical erythematosus
CK Creatinine kinase technician LMP Last menstrual period
CMV Cytomegalovirus ENT Ear, nose, and throat LOC Level/loss of consciousness
CNS Central nervous system ER Emergency room (hospital) LP Lumbar puncture
c/o Complaints of ERV Expiratory reserve volume LR Lactated Ringer’s
CO Carbon monoxide; cardiac ESR Erythrocyte sedimentation rate LVH Left ventricular hypertrophy
output ESRD End-stage renal disease MAP Mean arterial pressure
CO2 Carbon dioxide FBS Fasting blood sugar MD Muscular dystrophy
COPD Chronic obstructive pulmo- FEV Forced expiratory volume MDI Medium dose inhalant;
nary disease FH; Fhx Family history metered dose inhaler
COX Cyclooxygenase FHR Fetal heart rate mEq Milliequivalent
CP Cerebral palsy; cleft palate FTT Failure to thrive MI Myocardial infarction
fx Fracture mm Hg Millimeters of mercury
MMR Maternal mortality rate; PKU Phenylketonuria SIDS Sudden infant death
measles-mumps-rubella PM Evening syndrome
MRI Magnetic resonance PMH Past medical history SLE Systemic lupus
imaging PMI Point of maximal impulse erythematosus
MVA Motor vehicle accident PMN Polymorphonuclear neutro- SOB Shortness of breath
N/A Not applicable phil leukocytes (polys) s/s Signs and symptoms
NaCl Sodium chloride PMS Premenstrual syndrome Staph Staphylococcus
NANDA North American Nursing PO; p.o. Orally (per os) stat Immediately (statim)
Diagnosis Association PRN; p.r.n. As required (pro re nata) STD Sexually transmitted disease
N & V; N/V Nausea and vomiting pro time Prothrombin time Strep Streptococcus
NG; ng Nasogastric pt Pint Sx Symptoms
NICU Neonatal intensive care unit PT Prothrombin time; physical T Temperature; thoracic
NKA No known allergies therapy T & A Tonsillectomy and
NPO; n.p.o. Nothing by mouth (non PTT Partial thromboplastin time adenoidectomy
peros) PVC Premature ventricular TB Tuberculosis
NSAID Nonsteroidal antiinflamma- contraction TENS Transcutaneous electrical
tory drug R Respiration; right; Rickett- nerve stimulation
NSR Normal sinus rhythm sia; roentgen TIA Transient ischemic attack
O2 Oxygen RBC; rbc Red blood cell; red blood TMJ Temporomandibular joint
OB Obstetrics count TPN Total parenteral nutrition
OBS Organic brain syndrome RDA Recommended daily/dietary TPR Temperature, pulse, and
OR Operating room allowance respiration
OTC Over-the-counter RDS Respiratory distress TSE Testicular self-examination
PALS Pediatric advanced life syndrome TSH Thyroid-stimulating
support Rh Symbol of rhesus factor hormone
PACU Postanesthesia care unit RNA Ribonucleic acid Tx Treatment
PCA Patient-controlled analgesia ROM Range of motion UA Urinalysis
PE Physical examination ROS Review of systems URI Upper respiratory infection
PEEP Positive end-expiratory RR Recovery room; respiratory UTI Urinary tract infection
pressure rate VC Vital capacity
PERRLA Pupils equal, regular, react to R/T Related to vol Volume
light and accommodation s Without VS; v.s. Vital signs
PET Positron emission SGOT Serum glutamic oxaloacetic VSD Ventricular septal defect
tomography transaminase WBC; wbc White blood cell; white
PICC Percutaneously inserted SGPT Serum glutamic pyruvic blood count
central catheter
transaminase
PID Pelvic inflammatory disease
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