Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant. Lori Renda-Francis
Internal anatomy
| arthr‐ | joint |
| balan‐ | penis |
| bronch‐ | bronchus |
| cardi‐ | heart |
| cost‐ | rib |
| cyst‐ | bladder |
| enter‐ | intestine |
| gastr‐ | stomach |
| hepat‐ | liver |
| hyster‐ | uterus |
| laryng‐ | larynx |
| metr‐ | uterus |
| myo‐ | muscle |
| nephr‐ | kidney |
| neur‐ | nerve, nervous system |
| oophor‐ | ovary |
| orchi‐ | testes |
| oss‐ | bone |
| ovari‐ | ovary |
| phleb‐ | veins |
| phren‐ | diaphragm |
| pneum‐ | lungs |
| proct‐ | rectum or anus |
| pulm‐ | lungs |
| ren‐ | kidney |
| splen‐ | spleen |
| stern‐ | sternum |
| thym‐ | thymus gland |
| thyr‐ | thyroid gland |
| trache‐ | trachea |
| urethr‐ | urethra |
| vas‐ | vessel or duct |
| ven‐ | veins |
Common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine
Below is a list of abbreviations and acronyms commonly used in veterinary practice. Please note that this is not a complete list of all veterinary abbreviations. It is a list of the most common abbreviations that are of interest to the veterinary assistant. It is also important to mention that abbreviations and acronyms will vary among veterinary practices, and you should obtain a list of those commonly used at your workplace. You can also purchase a copy of the Standard Abbreviations for Veterinary Medical Records, 2nd edition, from the AAHA Press. It contains a complete list of standard abbreviations.
| AD | auris dexter (right ear) |
| ad lib | freely, as wanted |
| AG | anal glands |
| AL | auris sinistra (left ear) |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| AU | auris unitas (both ears) |
| BAR | bright, alert, and responsive |
| BID | twice daily |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| BW | body weight |
| C | with |
| CAP | capsule |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRT | capillary refill time |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DSH | domestic shorthair |
| DLH | domestic longhair |
| Dx |
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