Medical Terminology Flash Cards: Abbreviations Starting with H: Part 1

This set of Medical Terminology flash cards includes abbreviations starting with the letter H. Some of these abbreviations have multiple meanings, while several terms have more than one abbreviation. You can typically determine which abbreviation is relevant by looking at context clues. If there is any doubt, spell the word out. Always follow facility policy regarding use of abbreviations.

Directions

1. Click on the first slide to enlarge to full screen.
2. Click on the slide or thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.
3. Study the abbreviations backwards by clicking on the last slide and clicking on the thumbnails to advance to the previous slides.

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Medical Abbreviation Flash Cards by Katrena

Hi, His

histamine

HSG

hysterosalpingogram; hysterosalpingography

HDL

high-density lipoproteins

HB

heart block; hemoglobin; hepatitis B; His bundle

H&H

hemoglobin and hematocrit

HV

hallux valgus; hospital visit

HA

hemolytic anemia; histamine

HOB

head of bed

hemi

hemiplegia

HCD

heavy-chain disease

HBGM

home blood glucose monitoring

HEENT

head, eyes, ears, nose, throat

HM

hand motion; Holter monitor

H

hydrogen; hypodermic; hyperopia

HCVD

hypertensive cardiovascular disease

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