Acronyms in healthcare
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Acronyms in Healthcare
Acronyms in healthcare are abbreviations formed from the initial components in a phrase or a word. These components may be individual letters (as in "MRI") or parts of words (as in "Benadryl"). They are widely used in the medical field to simplify complex terminologies and phrases.
Pronunciation
- Acronyms: /ˈakrəˌnim/
Etymology
The term "acronym" is derived from the Greek words 'akros' meaning 'end' and 'onuma' meaning 'name'.
List of Common Acronyms in Healthcare
- MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- CT - Computed Tomography
- ECG - Electrocardiogram
- EEG - Electroencephalogram
- CBC - Complete Blood Count
- BPM - Beats Per Minute
- ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- ER - Emergency Room
- OT - Operating Theatre
- GP - General Practitioner
Related Terms
- Abbreviation - A shortened form of a word or phrase.
- Medical Terminology - Language used to precisely describe the human body and associated components, conditions, processes and process in a science-based manner.
- Healthcare - The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acronyms in healthcare
- Wikipedia's article - Acronyms in healthcare
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