Medical and Nursing

Abbreviations and
Acronyms
• What does HOB or ROM mean? Do you
know the different medical and nursing
terms from the healthcare industry? We
in the fields of nursing and medicine
have our unique set of vocabulary. These
terminologies are important for us to
have a more understandable and
efficient communication.
 Differentiating abbreviations from acronyms
• Abbreviations are shortened forms for written words
or phrases used in a place of the whole (e.g., vol for
volume).
• Acronyms are words formed from the initial letter of
each of the successive parts or major parts of a
compound term (e.g., CBC for complete blood
count).
• Medical abbreviations were made to quickly but
accurately document. Here’s a list of medical
terminologies that you should know.
CHARTING ABBREVIATIONS
CHARTING ABBREVIATIONS
VITAL SIGN ABBREVIATIONS
LAB ABBREVIATIONS
Imaging/Test Abbreviations
 Pharmacy Abbreviations

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Medication Abbreviations
Diagnosis/Condition Abbreviations
Diagnosis/Condition Abbreviations
Anatomy Abbreviations
Treatment/Care Abbreviations
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