Medical Terminology Abbreviations Starting with V Part 2

This set of Medical Terminology flash cards includes abbreviations starting with the letter V. Some abbreviations have multiple meanings, while some terms may have more than one abbreviation. You can typically determine which term is abbreviated by considering the context. If in doubt, spell the word out. Follow facility policy regarding use of abbreviations.

Directions

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Medical Terminology Flash Cards Abbreviations Starting with V

Free Medical Abbreviation Flash Cards by Katrena

VPB

ventricular premature beat

vit cap

vital capacity

VB

viable birth

VC

acuity of color vision, vena cava, vital capacity

VPC

ventricular premature contraction

VV

varicose veins

V

ventral; visual acuity

VG

ventricular gallop

VS, vs

vital signs

VDS

venereal disease, syphilis

VCUG

voiding cystourethrogram

VA

vacuum aspiration, visual acuity

Vent, ventr

ventral

VP

venipuncture; venous pressure

VTAs

vascular targeting agents

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