Glossary of common abbreviations

Glossary of common abbreviations and  terms used in veterinary medicine

BP

blood pressure

BID

twice daily

CRT

capillary refill time

DX

diagnosis

EOD

every other day

FX

fracture

HBC

hit by car

IM

intramuscular

IV

intravenous

LRS

lactated ringers solution

NSF

no significant findings

PCV

packed cell volume

PRN

as necessary

QD

once daily

QOD

every other day

RBC

red blood cell

RX

prescription

SID

temperature, pulse, respiration

TX

treatment

WBC

white blood cell

 

  • Alopecia - hair loss
  • Ataxia - lack of coordination
  • Capillary - tiny blood vessels connecting arteries with veins
  • Distal - away from the center
  • Dorsal - back, posterior
  • Dyspnea - difficult or labored breathing
  • Edema - large amounts of fluid in subcutaneous tissues
  • Emesis - vomit
  • Gastroenteritis - inflammation of the stomach and intestine
  • Hematoma - a blood filled swelling
  • Hydration - to combine with water
  • Hyperventilation - rapid or deep breathing that over oxygenates the blood causing dizziness
  • Jaundice - yellowing of the skin
  • Lateral - side away from the center
  • Luxation - dislocation
  • Otic - relating to the ear
  • Pancreat - pertaining to the pancreas
  • Pneumo - pertaining to the lungs
  • Polydipsia - excess thirst
  • Polyuria - passage of greater than normal amounts of urine
  • Proximal - nearer or towards center
  • Renal - relating to the kidneys
  • Thoracic - Pertaining to the chest cavity
  • Ventilation - circulate air to oxygenate blood
  • Ventral - sternum or belly side
  • Zoonosis - disease of animals that can be transmitted to humans
 
This information is only a guide for giving first aid to a dog. It is not intended to replace veterinary care, but to give FIRST AID until you can get professional help.
 
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