Acronyms and Abbreviations used in Australian Veterinary Practice
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M

Male

   

M(n)

Male neutered / desexed / castrated / sterilised. See also: MN, M(s)

    

M(s)

Male sterilised / desexed / castrated / neutered. See also: M(n), MN

  

MACVSc

Member of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists - Veterinarian further qualified by examination in a particular area of study over and above their University qualifications.

  

mc

meta-carpal bone (e.g. mciii = metacarpal number 3)

    

MC&S

Microscopy (Gram stain), Culture and Sensitivity

 WA  

MCA

Motor Car Accident. See also RTA; HBC; ROBO; MVA

   

MCT

Mast Cell Tumour

    

MDA

Maternal Derived Antibody

    
meds Medications.    

Melb

Melbourne - capital city of Victoria

    

MLV

Modified Live Vaccine

    

MN

Male neutered / desexed / castrated / sterilised. See also: M(n), M(s)

    

mm

mucous membranes (e.g. "mm pink.")

    

MRCVS

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - Veterinarian registered on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons roll or qualified as a vet in the United Kingdom.

  

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

  

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheets

  

mt

meta-tarsal bone (e.g. mtiii = metatarsal number 3)

    

MTAGS

Empty Anal Glands

WA Baz

MUVH

Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital

 WA  

MVA

Motor Vehicle Accident. See also RTA; HBC; ROBO; MCA

 WA  

Mx

Monitor (e.g. Plan: Mx Bwt & dental disease)

    

Mx

Multiple

    
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