What does the medical abbreviation sp mean?
The abbreviation sp may have a few different meanings. However, what is the meaning of the sp medical abbreviation?
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What is sp medical abbreviation?
In science & medicine, the sp medical abbreviation is the meaning of specific gravity; species; space.
sp: specific gravity; species; space
Related Medical Abbreviations
| ABPA | Allergic Broncho Pulmonary Aspergillosis |
| APPY | Appendectomy |
| BMI | Body Mass Index |
| BRBPR | Bright Red Blood Per Rectum |
| BTFS | breast tumor frozen section |
| CCPD | continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis |
| CME | continuing medical education |
| CPB | competitive protein binding |
| CSU | catheter specimen of urine |
| CUC | chronic ulcerative colitis |
| CVAT | costovertebral angle tenderness |
| D/NS | dextrose in normal saline |
| DIRA | deficiency of the interleukin-1-receptor |
| EE | Ethinyl estradiol |
| ESIG | electronic signature |
| FACD | Fellow of the American College of Dentists |
| FEM-POP | femoral-popliteal |
| GG | gamma globulin |
| HI | Homicidal Ideation |
| Hgb | hemoglobin |
| ICN | international council of nurses |
| IPPB | intermittent positive pressure breathing |
| KCL | Potassium chloride. |
| LEEP | loop electrosurgical excision procedure |
| LML | left mediolateral |
| MAC | Monitored Anesthesia Care |
| MPAP | mean pulmonary artery pressure |
| N/V/D | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| NAFLD | non-alcoholic fatty liver disease |
| NICMP | nonischemic cardiomyopathy |
| OSA | Obstructive Sleep Apnea |
| P&A | percussion and auscultation |
| PA-C | Certified Physician Assistant |
| PAP | pulmonary artery pressure; peak airway pressure; patient assistance programs |
| R/O | Rule Out |
| SOP | standard operating procedure |
| STH | somatotrophic hormone (somatotropin) |
| TCD | transcranial doppler |
| TGV | thoracic gas volume |
| UE | Upper Extremity (usually preceded by R or L) |
| VE | vaccine efficacy; vaginal exam |
| disch | discharge |
| dkm | decameter |
| esp | especially |
| garg | gargle |
| gmo | grandmother |
| incompl | incomplete |
| km | kilometer |
| p.r.n. | As needed. So that it is not always done, but done only when the situation calls for it (or example, taking a pain medication only when having pain and not without pain). |
| spon AB | spontaneous abortion |
| tinct | tincture |
