Veterinary Abbreviations Flashcard

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Three times daily

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tid (ter in die) is a Latin abbreviation used in veterinary medicine to indicate that a medication should be administered three times a day.

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Weight

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wt is the abbreviation for weight, commonly used in veterinary prescriptions and medical records.

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

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DVM stands for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, the degree awarded to veterinarians.

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Specific gravity

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sg is the abbreviation for specific gravity, a measure of the density of a substance compared to the density of water.

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Heart rate

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HR is the abbreviation for heart rate, which measures the number of heartbeats per minute.

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Twice daily

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bid (bis in die) is a Latin abbreviation indicating that a medication should be administered twice a day.

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Once daily

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sid (semel in die) is a Latin abbreviation indicating that a medication should be administered once a day.

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Milliliter

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mL is the abbreviation for milliliter, a unit of volume commonly used in veterinary medicine.

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Cubic centimeter

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cc is an abbreviation for cubic centimeter, equivalent to milliliters, often used in medication dosages.

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Complete blood count

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CBC is an abbreviation for complete blood count, a common blood test used to evaluate overall health.