Category: Terms Abbreviations

Physical Px is short for physical. It’s a common medical abbreviation. Px usually appears on lab results and prescriptions. It stands for physical examination.

Physical Therapy PT, or physical therapy, is a type of medical treatment that helps patients recover from injuries and improve their mobility. PT can be...

Intravenous IV means intravenous (within a vein). This type of therapy involves inserting a needle into a vein in order to deliver medications or fluids...

Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light & Accommodation PERRLA is an acronym that stands for Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light & Accommodation. This acronym...

Over the Counter OTC is an abbreviation for over-the-counter. Over-the-counter drugs are medications that can be purchased without a prescription from a healthcare provider. These...

Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy, or OT, is a branch of health care that helps people regain independence after an injury or illness. OTs use a...

Obstetrics Obstetrics is the branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

No Known Allergies NKA, or No Known Allergies, is a term used by healthcare providers to indicate that a patient has no known history of...

Nausea and Vomiting Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but they are symptoms of many conditions. The main causes of nausea and vomiting are infection,...

Level of Consciousness LOC, or level of consciousness, is a medical term used to describe a patient’s level of awareness and responsiveness. It is important...