Abbreviations Their Meanings
Ab | antibody |
ACE | angiotensin-converting-enzyme |
ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
ACT | activated clotting time |
ACTH | adrenocorticotropic hormone |
ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
ad lib | as much as desired |
ag | antigen |
AGID | agar gel immunodiffusion |
AI | artificial insemination |
AIHA | autoimmune hemolytic anemia |
ALP | alkaline phosphatase |
ALT | alanine aminotransferase (SGPT) |
ant. | anterior |
AP | anterior posterior |
APTT | activated partial thromboplastin time |
AST | aspartate aminotransferase (SGOT) |
ATP | adenosine triphosphate |
AV | atrioventricular |
AZT | azidothymidine |
BAL | dimercaprol |
bid | twice a day |
BMR | basal metabolic rate |
BP | blood pressure |
BSP | sulfobromophthalein |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
BW | body weight |
C | cervical vertebrae (C1-C7) |
ºC | degree Celsius (centigrade) |
Ca | calcium |
cal | calorie(s) |
CAT | computerized axial tomography |
CAV | canine adenovirus |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CCV | canine coronavirus |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
CDV | canine distemper virus |
CF | cardiac failure, complement fixation |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CHV | canine herpes virus |
CK | creatine kinase |
Cl | chloride |
cm | centimeter(s) |
CMI | cell-mediated immunity |
CNS | central nervous system |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
CPK | creatinine phosphokinase |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CPV | canine parvovirus |
CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
Cu | copper |
cu | cubic |
DEA | Drug Enforcement Agency |
DES | diethylstilbestrol |
DIC | disseminated intravascular coagulation |
DJD | degenerative joint disease |
dL | deciliter(s) |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DMSO | dimethyl sulfoxide |
DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |
DOCP | desoxycorticosterone pivalate |
dx | diagnosis |
ECG | electrocardiogram |
ECP | estradiol cypionate |
EEG | electroencephalogram |
EFA | essential fatty acids |
eg | for example |
EIA | enzyme immunoassay |
EKG | electrocardiogram |
ELISA | enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
EM | electron microscopy |
EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
EPG | eggs per gram (of feces) |
EPO | erythropoietin |
ºF | degree Fahrenheit |
FA | fatty acid, fluorescent antibody |
FAD | flea allergy dermatitis |
FCP | fragmented coronoid process |
FCV | feline calicivirus |
FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
Fe | iron |
FeLV | feline leukemia virus |
FHV | feline herpes virus |
FIP | feline infectious peritonitis |
FIV | feline immunodeficiency virus |
FLUTD | feline lower urinary tract disease |
FOCMA | feline oncovirus - associated cell membrane antigen |
FRV | feline rhinotracheitis virus |
ft | foot, feet |
FUO | fever of undetermined origin |
FUS | feline urologic syndrome (now termed feline lower urinary tract disease) |
fx | fracture |
g | gram(s) |
gal | gallon(s) |
GDV | gastric dilatation and volvulus |
GH | growth hormone |
GI | gastrointestinal |
gm | gram |
gr | grain(s) |
H and E | hematoxylin and eosin (stain) |
HCL | hydrochloride |
HCT | hematocrit |
Hgb | hemoglobin |
HGE | hemorrhagic gastroenteritis |
HI | hemagglutination inhibition |
HOD | hypertrophic osteodystrophy |
HPF | high-power field |
hr | hour(s) |
I | iodine |
IBD | inflammatory bowel disease |
IC | intracardiac |
ICH | infectious canine hepatitis |
ID | intradermal |
IDDM | insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus |
IDST | intradermal skin test |
ie | that is |
IFN | interferon |
Ig | immunoglobulin (with class following: A, D, E, G, or M) |
IHA | indirect hemagglutination antibody |
IM | intramuscular(ly) |
IN | intranasal |
in | inch(es) |
inf. | inferior, infection |
IP | intraperitoneal(ly) |
IU | international unit(s) |
IV | intravenous(ly) |
IVD | intervertebral disc |
IVP | intravenous pyelogram, intravenous pyelography |
K | potassium |
kcal | kilocalorie(s) |
KCS | keratoconjunctivitis sicca |
kg | kilogram(s) |
kVp | kilovolt peak |
L | liter(s) |
lat. | lateral |
lb | pound(s) |
LE | lupus erythematosus |
lg an | large animal(s), ie, farm animals, horses |
LPF | low-power field |
m | meter(s) |
M | molar |
MAOI | monoamine oxidase inhibitor |
Mcal | megacalorie(s) |
MCV | mean corpuscular volume |
ME | metabolizable energy |
med. | medial, median |
mEq | milliequivalent(s) |
µg | microgram |
Mg | magnesium |
mg | milligram(s) |
MIC | minimum inhibitory concentration |
min | minute(s) |
mL | milliliter(s) |
MLV | modified live virus |
mm | millimeter(s) |
Mn | manganese |
mo | month(s) |
mOsm | milliosmol(s) |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
Na | sodium |
NAF | no abnormalities found |
ng | nanogram(s) |
nm | nanometer(s) |
NRC | National Research Council |
NSAIDS | non-steroidal anti-inflammatories |
O2 | oxygen |
OA | osteoarthritis |
OCD | osteochondritis dissecans |
OD | right eye |
OFA | Orthopedic Foundation for Animals |
OLM | ocular larval migran |
OS | left eye |
OTC | over the counter |
oz | ounce(s) |
P | phosphorous |
p/pp | page/pages |
PCR | polymerase chain reaction |
PCV | packed cell volume |
PDA | patent ductus arteriosus |
PE | physical exam |
pg | picogram(s) |
pH | negative logarithm of hydrogen ion activity (measure of the acidity of a solution) |
plt | platelet |
PO | per os, orally |
post. | posterior |
ppb | part(s) per billion |
ppm | part(s) per million |
PRA | progressive retinal atrophy |
PRN | as required |
PT | prothrombin time |
pt | pint(s) |
PTH | parathyroid hormone |
q | every |
qid | four times daily |
q4h | every 4 hours |
qod | every other day |
qt | quart(s) |
r | roentgen unit(s) |
RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
RAST | radioallergosorbent |
RBC | red blood cell(s) |
RMSF | Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever |
RNA | ribonucleic acid |
rx | treatment, prescription |
SC | subcutaneous(ly) |
Se | selenium |
sec | second(s) |
SGOT | aspartate aminotransferase (ALT) |
SGPT | alanine aminotransferase |
SLE | systemic lupus erythematosus |
sm an | small animal(s), ie, cats, dogs |
sp/spp | species (sing.)/species (pl.) |
SPF | specific pathogen free |
sq | square |
SSRI | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
subcut. | subcutaneous(ly) |
sup. | superior |
Sub Q | subcutaneous(ly) |
sx | surgery |
T3 | triiodothyronine |
T4 | thyroxine |
tbsp | tablespoon(s) |
TDN | total digestible nutrients |
tid | three times daily |
toxo | toxoplasmosis |
TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |
tsp | teaspoon(s) |
U | unit(s) |
UAP | ununited anconeal process |
USP | United States Pharmacopeia |
UTI | urinary tract infection |
VD | ventral dorsal |
viz | namely |
VLM | visceral larval migran |
VN | virus neutralization |
WB | western blot |
WBC | white blood cell, white blood (cell) count |
wk | week(s) |
wt | weight |
yr | year(s) |