Medical Terminology Abbreviations Starting with X, Y, or Z

This set of Medical Terminology flash cards includes abbreviations starting with the letter X, Y, or Z. 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.

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Medical Terminology Flash Cards Abbreviations Starting with X, Y, or Z

Free Medical Abbreviation Flash Cards by Katrena

XM

cross-match

yr

year

x

xerophthalmia

XU

excretory urogram

zyg

zygote

XDP

xeroderma pigmentosum

y/o

year(s) old

XR

x-ray

z

atomic number; no effect; zero

x

multiplied by; times

XT

exotropia

YOB

year of birth

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