It is very critical that those who practice medical science to be aware of medical abbreviation meanings as these are abbreviations that are used on a daily basis. Following are some of the most commonly used medical abbreviations and their meanings.
ECG – Electro Cardiogram
MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CT – Computed Tomography
ICU – Intensive Care Unit
OPD – Outpatient Department
BP – Blood Pressure
HIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus
AIDS – Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
DNA – Deoxyribonucleic Acid
RNA – Ribonucleic Acid
ENT – Ear, Nose and Throat
BCG – Bacillus Calmette – Guerin
WHO – World Health Organization
CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
ICU – Intensive Care Unit
IV – Intravenous
BMI – Body Mass Index
CBC – Complete Blood Count
WBC – White Blood Cells
RBC – Red Blood Cells
NICU – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
PACU – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
D&C – Dilation & Curettage
TB – Tuberculosis
HBP – High Blood Pressure
LBP – Low Blood Pressure
UTI – Urinary Tract Infection
COPD – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
SIDS – Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
ICCU – Intensive Coma Care Unit
