Acronyms
and Abbreviations used in Australian Veterinary Practice
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Acronym |
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Minus.
Used to denote 'lack of' or absence. (e.g. D- = absence of drinking). Note: there is no degree of absence. |
+ |
Plus. Used to denote severity. + mild; ++ moderate; +++ severe. If you use ++++, then it is really serious. (e.g. V+ = mild, occassional vomiting; fleas ++ = "There is a moderate number of fleas on the animal and I'm not going to count them"; Dh+++ = "This patient has severe diarrhoea") |
^ |
Value increased above normal limits (e.g. "^CREAT"). See also +; * |
* |
Take note of this. Take note of this value. ** = very important. See also +; ^ |
# |
Fracture or Broken. See also: F# |
1/2/7 |
1 tablet twice daily for seven days (or variations) |
1+, 2+, etc |
Degree of severity (e.g. in a urine test: Protein 2+). See also + |
1+, 2+, etc |
One day's time, two day's time, etc. (e.g. repeat UA 2+ = repeat urine analysis in 2 days) |
A |
Assessment. Presenting problem asessment including severity of illness (e.g. V+++). As part of SOAP |
A+ |
Alimentation; Appetite; Eating = positive or 'yes' |
A+++ |
Alimentation; Appetite; Eating = excessive. See also PP |
A+/- |
Picky eater |
A- |
Not eating. See also: n/e |
A/H |
After Hours |
AB |
A feline blood group or antibiotic (singular) |
Ab |
Antibiotic or antibody |
ABs |
Antibiotics. See also Ab, ABCs, ABTS. Also abbreviated as: AB (singular) e.g. "AB Tx = Amoxil" = "Antibiotic treatment = Amoxil" |
ABCs |
Antibiotics. See also Ab, ABs, ABTS. Also abbreviated as: AB (singular) e.g. "AB Tx = Amoxil" = "Antibiotic treatment = Amoxil" |
ABTS |
Antibiotics. See also Ab, ABs, ABCs. Also abbreviated as: AB (singular) e.g. "AB Tx = Amoxil" = "Antibiotic treatment = Amoxil" |
ABDO |
Abdomen. Also abbreviated as: Abdo. May be linked to PALP or PALPN = abdominal palpation. |
ACE |
Acepromazine. See also ACP |
ACE |
Angiotensin Conversion Enzyme (as in 'ACE inhibitor') |
ACEI |
Angiotensin Conversion Enzyme Inhibitor (also known as in 'ACE inhibitor'; or ACEi) |
ACP |
Acepromazine. See also ACE |
ACL |
Anterior Cruciate Ligament. See also CCL |
ACT |
Activated Clotting Time - blood test |
ACT |
Australian Capital Territory |
ACTH |
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone |
ACVSc |
Australian College of Veterinary Scientists |
ADT |
Alternate Day Therapy. See also EOD |
ADPT |
Alternate Day Prednisolone Therapy |
ADR |
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ADUD |
Alimentation, Drinking, Urination, Defaecation. See also EDDU |
ADUF |
Alimentation, Drinking, Urine, Faeces. See also EDDU |
AES |
Animal Eye Services, Brisbane |
AFB |
Acid Fast Bacilli. As with mycobacteria |
Ag |
Antigen |
AI |
Artificial Insemination |
AIHA |
AutoImmune Haemolytic Anaemia. See also: IHA |
AIT |
AutoImmune Thrombocytopaenia. See also: ITP |
AIW |
All Is Well |
ALG |
Acral Lick Granuloma |
alt d |
Also "alt die" which meant "alterno die" = every other day. See also EOD; ADT |
AOR |
At Owner's Request (usually if the owner's request differs from veterinary advice being offered) |
APESMA |
Association of Professional Engineers Scientists and Managers Australia - the veterinary union |
APTT |
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time |
APVMA |
Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority - for reporting of adverse drug reactions |
ARDS |
Acute / Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome |
ARF |
Acute Renal Failure |
ASAVA |
Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association |
ATT |
At This Time |
AUSC |
Auscaltation |
AV |
Atrioventricular |
AVA |
Australian Veterinary Association |
AVJ |
Australian Veterinary Journal |
AVP |
Australian Veterinary Practitioner - journal |
b&a |
Patient is: Bright and Alert. See also: BAR |
b4 |
Before. Also written B4. (e.g. "Check b4 sedn.") |
BAR |
Patient is: Bright Alert Responsive. See also: b&a |
BB |
Bordatella bronchiseptica (vaccine). Also Bb |
BCS |
Body Condition Score |
bdg |
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BG |
Blood Glucose. See also: Gluc |
BGC |
Blood Glucose Curve |
BHP |
Black Headed Python |
BID |
Medication twice a day. Also written: bid or b.i.d |
BIOP |
Been In Owner's Possession (e.g. "Pup BIOP 24h"). See also IOP |
BIW |
Medication twice per week (e.g. shampoo). Also written: biw |
BOH |
Bucket On Head. See also E-collar |
BOT |
Base Of Tail |
BP |
Blood Pressure |
BUN |
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BVMS |
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery |
BVSc |
Bachelor of Veterinary Science |
BVSC |
Brisbane Veterinary Specialists Centre |
Bwt |
Body Weight. See also: Wt |
Bx |
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C&S |
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C&T |
Control and Therapy; series of practical vet writings |
c/s |
Corticosteroids. Also written: CROIDS |
C/S |
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C3 |
Canine vaccination: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus |
C4 |
Canine vaccination: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza |
C5 |
Canine vaccination: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Bordatella bronchiseptica |
C6 |
Canine vaccination: Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza, Bordatella bronchiseptica, Leptospirosis |
*Care* |
Take care this patient may be aggressive. See also:WI; W |
CBA |
Cat Bight Abscess. See also CFA, CFW |
CBC |
Complete Blood Count |
CC |
Make a Courtesy Call or Client Contact. Also written cc. See also T; STO, f/u pc |
CCL |
Cranial Cruciate Ligament. See also: ACL |
cf |
In comparison to. (e.g. "Pup small cf littermates.") |
CFA |
Cat Fight Abscess. See also CBA, CFW |
CFC |
Cat Fight Cellulitis. See also CBA, CFW |
CFW |
Cat Fight Wound. See also CBA, CFA |
CGH |
Can Go Home |
ChemoTx |
Chemotherapy. Also written Chemo |
CHF |
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CI |
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CK |
Creatinine Kinase |
Clav |
Amoxicillin potentiated with Clavulinic Acid |
CLIN |
Clinical presentation. See also C/S, Cx |
clin.path |
Clinical pathology. See also path, pathol |
CLL |
Cervical Line Lesion (on a cat's tooth). See also FORL: Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesion. "Resorptive Lesion". |
CNS |
Central Nervous System |
CREA |
Creatinine. Also abbreviated as CREAT |
CRF |
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CRI |
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CROIDS |
Corticosteroids. See also Dex, Pred, Depo |
CRCC |
Creek Road Cat Clinic, Brisbane |
CRT |
Capillary Refill Time |
CS |
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CSF |
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CVA |
CerebroVascular Accident ('stroke'). See also EIE, NVA |
CVE |
Centre for Veterinary Education (formerly PGF) |
Cx |
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D |
Drinking. (e.g. D+ = drinking; D- = not drinking; D+++ = polydypsic. See also PD, Dr+) |
Dr+ |
Drinking. (e.g. Dr+ = drinking; Dr- = not drinking; Dr+++ = polydypsic. See also PD, D) |
D/C |
Discharge. See DIC to see why this is probably not a good abbreviation to use. Especially if hand written. |
D/C |
Director's Circular. A publication form the PGF. See DIC to see why this is probably not a good abbreviation to use. Especially if hand written. |
DCS |
Often preceded by No Diarrhoea, Coughing, Sneezing |
D/O |
Drain Out. See also: D/R |
D/R |
Drain Removal. See also: D/O |
DDx |
Differential Diagnosis. Also written ddx |
De+ |
Dehydration. Add '+' to denote severity (e.g. De+ = mild; Dh+++ = severe). Consider using De 5% or De10% for severity as well. Note: Dh more commonly denotes diarrhoea. |
Dex |
Dexamethasone. See also CROIDS |
Depo |
Long acting methylprednisolone injection. See also CROIDS. 'Depopen' would be a depot injection of penicillin. |
depo |
A depot administration into the patient of a long acting medication via injection or suppository. |
DFTS |
Digital Flexor Tendon Sheath |
Dh+ |
Diarrhoea. Note that D more commonly denotes drinking. Add '+' to denote severity (e.g. Dh+ = mild diarrhoea; Dh+++ = severe diarrhoea). See also Dia+, HGE. |
Dia+ |
Diarrhoea. Add '+' to denote severity (e.g. Dia+ = mild diarrhoea; Dia+++ = severe diarrhoea). May also be abbreviated as: Diah+ or DIAH. |
d+ |
Diarrhoea with blood. See also Dh+++, HGE. Note that D more commonly denotes drinking. |
DhWB |
Diarrhoea with blood. See also Dh+++, d+, HGE |
DI |
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DIC |
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy |
DIM |
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DJD |
Degenerative Joint Disease |
DKA |
Diabetic Keto-Acidosis |
DLH |
Domestic Long Haired (cat) |
DM |
Diabetes Mellitus. See also: IDDM |
DNA | Did Not Arrive (for appointment) |
DOA |
Dead On Arrival |
DOI |
Duration of Immunity |
Dr. |
Doctor. A complimentary honorific used by veterinarians in Australia. |
DR |
Dose Rate. Not to be confused with D/R |
DS |
Dental Score - a measurement of oral disease. Scale of 1 to 4. 4 is the worst. |
DSH |
Domestic Short Haired (cat) |
DUDE |
Defaecating, Urinating, Drinking and Eating |
Dx |
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E-collar |
Elizabethan Collar. See also BOH |
E&B |
Euthanasia and Burial |
E&C |
Euthanasia and Cremation |
E&D |
Euthanasia and Disposal (not good to use because may be interpreted as Eating and Drinking) |
EAGs |
Empty Anal Glands. See also MTAGS |
EB |
Estrodial Benzoate |
EBM |
Evidence Based Medicine |
EDDU |
Eating Drinking Defecating and Urinating. See also ADUD, ADUF |
EDUD |
Eating Drinking Urine & Defecation. See also EDDU, EDUF, ADUD, ADUF |
EDUF |
Eating Drinking Urine & Faeces. See also EDDU, EDUD, ADUD, ADUF |
EFA |
Essential Fatty Acid |
EIE |
Embolic Ischaemic Episode ('stroke'). See also CVA, NVA |
EIEIO |
Common stutter. Speech pathology during description of farm stock. On that farm he had a... (e.g. sheep ...) |
EOD |
Every Other Day (on every second day). See also: ADT. Also written: eod |
epg |
eggs per gram |
EPI |
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EPO |
Erythropoietin (Feline Medicine) or Evening Primrose Oil (Complementary Medicine) |
E$t |
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Euth |
Euthanasia. See also PTS |
Ex |
Examination. See also PE; GPE |
EXLAP |
Exploratory Laparotomy. Also written: ExLap, exlap. See also: LAP |
EUGA |
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F |
Female |
F |
Faeces. i.e. The presence or absence of faeces in a SOAP as part of assessing ADUF |
F- |
Female spayed / desexed / sterilised |
F# |
Fracture. See also #. May also be denoted as Fx |
f/u pc |
Follow up phone call. (e.g."f/u pc STO report AIW") |
F3 |
Feline vaccination: Enteritis, Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus. See also RCP |
F4 - WA |
Feline vaccination: Enteritis, Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Feline Leukemia |
F4 - Qld |
Feline vaccination: Enteritis, Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Chlamydia |
F5 |
Feline vaccination: Enteritis, Rhinotracheitis, Calcivirus, Chlamydia, Leukemia |
FACVSc |
Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists - Veterinary Specialist by examination |
FAD |
Flea Allergy Dermatitis |
FATE |
Feline Aortic Thrombo-Embolism (Cat) |
FB |
Foreign Body |
FBE |
Full Blood Examination (CBC and blood film morphology) |
FC |
Feline Calicivirus Virus. See also F3 |
FCoV |
Feline Corona Virus. See also FIP (the disease state) |
FCP |
Fractured Coronoid Process |
Fe++ |
Iron. As in: iron levels in anaemia |
FE |
Feline Enteritis. See also F3, FPL |
FEC |
Faecal Egg Count |
Fel |
Feline |
FeLV |
Feline Leukemia Virus |
FF |
Faecal Float |
FHE |
Femoral Head Excision. See also: FHO |
FHO |
Femoral Head Osteotomy. See also: FHE |
FIA |
Feline Infectious Anemia - Mycoplasma haemofelis |
FIP |
Feline Infectious Peritonitis |
FIV |
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus |
FLUTD |
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease |
FN |
Female neuter / sterilised / desexed / speyed. See also F(s) |
FNA |
Fine Needle Aspirate |
FORL |
Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesion. "Resorptive Lesion". See also CLL Cervical Line Lesion |
FPL |
Feline Pan-Leucopaenia. See also FE |
FR |
Feline Rhinotracheitis Virus. A herpes virus. See also F3 |
FRD |
Feline Respiratory Disease |
F(s) |
Female sterilised / desexed / speyed / neuter. See also FN |
FS |
Faecal Smear |
FT4 |
Free Thyroxine test = Free T4 |
FU x d |
Follow Up in 'x' number of days |
FUNW |
Follow Up Next Week |
fupc |
Follow Up Phone Call. Also noted as fu pc, or f/u, f/u pc, or cc (courtesy call) |
FUS |
Feline Urological Syndrome (now FLUTD) |
FYI |
For Your Information |
Fx |
Fracture. See also #; F# |
G |
Gauge (e.g. 23G needle) |
GA |
General Anaesthetic |
GDV |
Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus |
GFR |
Glomerular Filtration Rate - kidneys |
GI |
Gastrointesinal or Glycemic Index |
GIT |
Gastrointesinal tract |
Gluc |
Glucose value or Glucose as part of fluid therapy |
GME |
Granulomatous meningoencephalitis |
GnRH |
Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (Dairy) |
GPE |
General Physical Examination. See also Ex; PE |
GSD |
German Shepherd Dog |
GSP |
German Shorthaired Pointer |
G tube |
Gastrostomy Tube (feeding tube) |
guber |
gubernaculum |
GVD |
Geriatric Vestibular Disease |
GVP |
Gribbles Veterinary Pathology Vic & SA |
HBC |
Hit By Car. See also MVA; RTA; ROBO |
HBCB |
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HBP |
Hit By Pig. (in North America it is HBH - Hit By Hog) Also HBB - hit by buffalo |
HCM |
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy |
HD |
Hip Dysplasia |
HeV |
Hendra Virus - risk of infection to vets from horses |
HGE |
Haemorrhagic gastroenteritis. See also Dh+++, d+, DhWB |
Histo |
Histopathology |
HR |
Heart Rate |
HSA |
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HW |
Heart Worm |
HWP |
Heart Worm Prevention |
HWtest |
Heart Worm Test |
HyperA |
Hyperadrenocorticism |
HyperT4 |
Hyperthyroidism |
HypoA |
Hypoadrenocorticism |
HypoT4 |
Hypothyroidism |
Hx |
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I |
Me. A name I call myself. |
i/m pin |
Intra-medullary pin. Orthopaedic repair |
IA |
Intra-articular |
IBD |
Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
IBD |
Inclusion Body Disease (of snakes) |
ICU |
Intensive Care Unit |
IDDM |
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. See also DM |
IFN |
If No Better (e.g. IFN r/v). See also: INI; INB; IFNB |
IFNB |
If No Better (e.g. IFNB r/v). See also: INI; INB; IFN |
IHA |
Iummune Haemolytic Anaemia. See also: AHIA |
IM |
Intramuscular
- injection. Intra-muscular - injection or Intra-medullary - pin.
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IMHA |
Iummune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia. See also: AHIA; IHA |
IMTP |
Immune Mediated Thrombocytopenia |
INB |
If No Better (e.g. INB r/v). See also: IFN; INI; IFNB |
INI |
If No Improvement (e.g. INI r/v). See also: IFN; INB; IFNB |
INJ |
Injection |
intra-op |
During the surgery/ operation |
IOP |
Intra-Ocular Pressure |
IOP |
In Owner's Possession i.e. how long have they owned the pet. See also BIOP |
IP |
Intraperitoneal - injection |
ITP |
Immune ThrombocytoPaenia. See also: AIT |
IU |
International Units |
IV |
Intravenous - injection |
IVDD |
Inter-Vertebral Disc Disease |
IVF |
Intravenous Fluids |
IVFT |
Intravenous Fluid Therapy |
IW |
Intestinal Worming |
J |
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JPP |
Joint Protection Plan - Rest, NSAIDs, Xray... |
J tube |
Jejunostomy Tube (feeding tube) |
K9 |
Canine. Also written k9 |
KC |
"Kennel Cough" - better to use the term Canine Cough but some vaccines abbreviated this way |
KCS |
Kerato-Conjunctivitis Sicca ('dry eye') |
KI |
Keep In (cf. CGH = Can Go Home) |
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Left side. See also LS; LHS |
L |
Left side. See also LS; LHS |
L |
"Lab". Pathology laboratory results/reports. |
LA |
Large Animal or Long Acting (e.g. LApen) or Local Anaesthetic |
LAP |
Laparotomy or Long Acting Penicillin. See also EXLAP, LApen |
LApen |
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LDA |
Left Displaced Abomasum |
LF |
Left Fore. Also written LFL. See also L |
LFL |
Left Front Leg. Left Fore Limb. Also written LF. See also L |
LH |
Left Hind. Also written LHL. See also L |
LHL |
Left Hind Leg/ Limb. Also written LH. See also L |
LHS |
Left Hand Side. See also L; LS |
LMN |
Lower Motor Neuron |
LN(s) |
Lymph Node(s) (e.g. SMLNs ^ = the submandibular lymph nodes are 'up') |
LPE |
Lymphocytic Plasmacytic Enteritis |
LPS |
Lymphocytic Plasmacytic Stomatitis. See also PLS |
LS |
Left Side. See also L; LHS |
LSA |
Lymphosarcoma |
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 |
MCA |
Motor Car Accident. See also RTA; HBC; ROBO; MVA |
MCT |
Mast Cell Tumour |
meds | Medications |
Melb |
Melbourne - capital city of Victoria |
MN |
Male neutered / desexed / castrated / sterilised. See also: M(n), M(s) |
mm |
mucus 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 |
MUVH |
Murdoch University Veterinary Hospital |
MVA |
Motor Vehicle Accident. See also RTA; HBC; ROBO; MCA |
Mx |
Monitor (e.g. Plan: Mx Bwt & Teeth = Monitor body weight and teeth cleanliness) |
Mx |
Multiple times |
NAD |
No Abnormality Detected. No Aid to Diagnosis. See also NAF; NOS; NVL; NSF |
NAD |
Not Actually Done. |
NAF |
No Abnormal Findings. See also NAD; NOS; NVL; NSF |
n/e |
Not eating. See also: A- |
neo cort |
topical neomycin hydrocortisone. A common skin ointment. See also nth, nhc |
Neuro |
Neurological - pertaining to the nervous system |
nhc |
topical neomycin hydrocortisone. A common skin ointment. See also neo cort, nth |
NLA |
Neuroleptanalgesia |
NOS |
Nothing Of Significance (found). See also: NAF; NAD; NVL; NSF |
NPO |
Nil per os. Give nothing via the mouth. That includes water and medications. |
NSAID |
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug(s) |
NSF |
No Significant Findings. See also: NAF; NAD; NVL |
NSW |
New South Wales |
NT |
Northern Territory (of Australia) |
nth |
neomycin topical hydrocortisone. A common skin ointment. See also neo cort, nhc |
NTS (--) |
Not To See (Veterinarian’s Initials) |
NVA |
NeuroVascular Accident ('stroke'). See also CVA, EIE |
NVL |
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NWB |
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O |
Objective measurement. (e.g. TPR). As part of SOAP |
O' |
Owner. Also written: O. See also: STO |
OA |
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OCD |
Osteochondritis dissecans or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (feline behaviour medicine) |
OCNE |
Off colour not eating |
OE |
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OHS |
Occupational Health and Safety. Also written: OH&S |
OI |
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OID |
Medication once a day. Also written: oid |
OM |
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OP |
OrganoPhosphate. See also OPP |
OPP |
OrganoPhosphate Poisoning. See also OP |
OR |
Owner Reports (e.g. Owner reports Fifi vomiting over night at home) |
OR |
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OSPT |
One Stage Prothrombin Time. See also PT. |
OTC |
Over The Counter. An over the counter sale. See also OTC (below) |
OTC |
Oxytetracycline (antibiotic). See also Oxytet |
OVH |
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Oxytet |
Oxytetracycline (antibiotic). See also OTC |
P |
Plan. As part of SOAP |
P3 |
Puppy vaccination: Measles, Hepatitis, Parvovirus |
PABs |
Pre-Anaeasthetic Blood(s) (blood tests) See also PreGA |
PALPN |
Palpation. Also abbreviated as: PALP |
path |
Pathology.
Also abbreviated as: pathol |
PBD |
Potential Bad Debt |
PBFD |
Pssitacine Beak and Feather Disease. See also PBFDS |
PBFDS |
Pssitacine Beak and Feather Disease Syndrome. See also PBFD |
PBFDV |
Pssitacine Beak and Feather Disease Virus. See also PBFDS and PBFD |
Pc |
Post cibum; "after meals" |
PCR |
Polymerase Chain Reaction (assay) May be used in testing for e.g. FIV or FCoV |
PCV |
Packed Cell Volume. See also Hct |
PCV |
Prednisolone Cyclophosphamide Vinblastine - ChemoTx |
PCV |
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PD |
Pregnancy Diagnosis or PolyDypsia / PolyDypsic. See also D+++; PUPD |
PDx |
Provisional Diagnosis. See also: TENT, TDx |
PE |
Physical Examination. See also GPE; Ex |
PEI |
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PG |
Prostaglandin |
PGF |
Post Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science - University of Sydney. Now the CVE |
per os |
p.o., PO . Give via the mouth. |
PI2 |
Parainfluenza virus (vaccine) |
PKD |
Polycystic Kidney Disease |
PL |
Problem List |
PLE |
Protein Losing Enteropathy |
PLR |
Pupillary Light Reflex |
PLS |
Plasmacytic Lymphocytic Stomatitis. See also LPS |
pls |
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PM |
Practice Manager (e.g. "I'll just have to check with the PM on that question.") |
PO2 |
Partial Pressure of Oxygen |
PO |
per os. Give via the mouth. |
POP |
Plaster of Paris |
post-op |
After the surgery. (e.g. Post-op care notes) |
PP |
PolyPhagia. See also A+++ |
PPS |
Puppy Pre-School |
PPE |
Personal Protective Equipment |
p.r. |
per rectum |
p.r.n |
pro re nata - according to circumstances / "as required" (e.g. "apply ointment p.r.n"). Also written: PRN |
PR |
Pulse Rate or Public Relations or Per Rectum |
PRA |
Progressive Retinal Atrophy |
Pred |
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PreGA |
Preceding General Anaesthetic (e.g. Pre GA blood tests for geriatric or anaesthetic risk patients). See also PABs |
PSOM |
Primary Secretory Otitis Media |
PSS |
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PT |
Prothrombin Time (test for rodenticide toxicity) |
PTIC |
Pregnancy Tested In Calf |
PTR |
Put To Rest. See also EUTH, PTS |
PTS |
Put To Sleep. See also EUTH, PTR |
PTT |
Partial Thromboplastin Time |
PulseOx |
Pulse Oximeter |
PU |
PolyUria or Perineal Urethrostomy (read in context: "The cat with the PU had PUPD due to its CRF"). |
PUPD |
Polyuria ~ Polydipsia |
PUO |
Pyrexia (of) Unknown Origin |
PV |
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PVC |
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Px |
Prognosis |
PYO |
Pyometra. Also written: Pyo |
q |
Every. (e.g. q12h = "Give every 12 hours."). |
QAR |
Quiet (but) Alert and Responsive |
QID |
Medication four times a day |
Qld |
Queensland |
QofL |
Quality of Life |
QVS |
Queensland Veterinary Specialists, Brisbane |
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On the Right side. See also RS; RHS |
R |
On the Right side. See also RS; RHS |
RADIOG |
Radiograph. See also: X; Rads |
Rads |
Radiographs. See also: X; RADIOG |
RB |
Repeat Breeder |
RCP |
Rhinotracheitis Calicivirus Panleucopenia. Feline viruses. See also F3 |
RER |
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RF |
Right Fore. Also written RFL. See also R |
RFL |
Right Front Leg. Also written RF. See also R |
RH |
Right Hind. Also written RHL. See also R |
RHL |
Right Hind Leg. Also written RH. See also R |
RHS |
Right Hand Side. See also R; RS |
RJB |
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ROBO |
Run Over By Owner. See also RTA; MVA; HBC |
ROM |
Range Of Motion |
RR |
Respiratory Rate |
RS |
Right Side. See also R. note: some veterinarians may use 'RS' to mean the case has a poor prognosis. |
RT |
Radiotherapy (form of cancer therapy) |
RTA |
Road Traffic Accident. See also HBC; MVA; ROBO |
RV |
revisit, (e.g. r/v 10 days). Also written: r/v or rv |
r/s |
remove sutures, (e.g. r/s 10 days), See also s/r; s/o |
r/v |
revisit, (e.g. r/v 10 days). Also written: RV or rv |
Rx |
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s/o |
sutures out, (e.g. s/o 10 - 14 d), See also r/s; s/r |
s/r |
suture removal , (e.g. s/r 10 - 14 d), See also r/s; s/o |
S |
Subjective assessment. (e.g. BAR). As part of SOAP |
SA | Small Animal or Short Acting or South Australia (not Southern Australia). See WA |
SBL |
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SC | Subcutaneous. See also SQ |
SCC | Squamous Cell Carcinoma |
SCF | Subcutaneous Fluids |
SCS |
Sympathy Card (has been) Sent |
SDA |
Specific Dynamic Action |
sedn |
Sedation |
sf |
Similar to. (e.g. "This episode sf last time.") |
SID |
Medication once a day. Also written: sid |
SIRS |
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SIW |
Medication once per week. Also written: siw |
SMLN(s) |
Submandibular lymph node(s). See also LN(s) |
SOAP |
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan (e.g. "has anyone one SOAPed this patient?") |
SQ | Subcutaneous or subcuticular. See also SC |
stat |
A statistic in an investigation or article. |
Stat! |
(Give) Immediately! |
STO | Speak / Spoke To Owner. See also T; cc |
STT |
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Surg |
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Sx |
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Syd |
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T |
Telephone Conversation. See also STO; cc |
Tas |
Tasmania |
TAS |
(Paralysis) Tick Antitoxin Serum |
TAT |
Tetanus Antitoxin |
tatt |
Tattoo. Sterilisation tattoo placed inside the ear pinna (e.g. "tatt L ear.") |
TBA |
Total Bile Acids (or To Be Announced) |
TBC |
Total Blood Count or To Be Culled (Dairy) |
TBFP |
Total Body Function Profile |
TCM |
Texas Chainsaw Massacre: When you cut too close on a nail clip |
TDx |
Tentative Diagnosis. See also: PDx, TENT |
TEF |
Third Eyelid Flap. See also TELF, TFF |
TEL |
Third Eyelid |
TELF |
Third EyeLid Flap. See also TFF, TEF |
TENT |
Tentative Diagnosis. See also: PDx, TDx |
TFF |
Third Eyelid Flap. See also TELF, TEF |
TGHW | To Go Home With. e.g. TGHW 14 clav 50mg 1 bid |
THR |
Total Hip Replacement |
t.i.d |
ter in die. On a prescription: Three times per day |
TIW |
Medication three times a week. Also written: tiw |
TLC |
Tender Loving Care |
TLI |
Trypsinogen-Like Immunoreactivity. A test for EPI. |
TN |
Temperature Normal |
TNTC |
Too Numerous To Count (eg RBC in urine exam) |
TP |
Total Protein |
TPLO |
Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy |
TPO |
Triple Pelvic Osteotomy |
TPP |
Total Plasma Protein. See also TP |
TPR |
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration (rate) |
TSP |
Total Serum Protein |
Tx |
Treatment |
U |
Units. Also see IU. Often seen in insulin dosing. |
U/A |
Urine Analysis. See also UA |
U/S |
Ultrasound examination. Also written: US; u/s |
UA |
Urine Analysis. See also U/A |
UQ |
University of Queensland |
UMN |
Upper Motor Neuron |
Uni |
University |
UPC |
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USG |
Urine Specific Gravity. Also written USg |
URT |
Upper Respiratory Tract |
URTI |
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection |
UTBH |
Unable To Be Handled. See also UTH |
UTH |
Unable To Handle |
v |
very (e.g. v.sore = very sore) |
V+ |
Vomiting. Add '+' to denote severity (e.g. V+ = mild; V+++ = severe) |
VDCS |
Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Coughing, Sneezing |
Vet |
Veterinarian |
Vet. Sci |
Veterinary Science |
VIC |
Victoria (State in Australia) |
VMB |
Very Much Better |
VMBA |
Veterinary Multiple Biochemstry Analysis |
VMW |
Very Much Worse |
VN |
Veterinary Nurse |
VSB |
Veterinary Surgeons Board |
VSO |
Vet See Owner (i.e. needs vet discharge) |
VSS |
Veterinary Specialist Services, Brisbane QLD |
vWB |
Von Willebrand's Disease - congenital coagulopathy |
Vx |
Vaccination |
W |
Watch! (potential danger) See also:*Care*; WI |
W&S |
Wait and see |
WA |
Western Australia (not West Australia) |
WBC |
White Blood Cell (WBCs = White Blood Cells) |
WCC |
White Cell Count |
WDT |
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WI |
Watch It! (potential danger) See also:*Care*; W |
WIM |
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WNL |
Within Normal Limits |
WNS |
Wait/Watch and See. See also: W&S |
Wt |
Weight or Body Weight. See also: Bwt |
X |
X-ray / Radiograph. See also: RADIOG |
X-iate |
Cruciate. In the form of a cross. Pertains to ligaments or a suture pattern. |
Xx |
X-ray / Radiograph. See also: RADIOG |
Xray |
Radiograph. See also: RADIOG |
Y |
Yes |
Z |
Sleeping |
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