Medical Terminology Abbreviations Starting with S Part 2

This set of Medical Terminology flash cards includes abbreviations starting with the letter S. 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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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 Terminology Flash Cards Abbreviations Starting with S

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SIADH

syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone

SPF

skin protective factor; sun protective factor

SAS

short arm splint; sleep apnea syndrome; social adjustment scale; subarachnoid space

SOM

serous otitis media

SUI

stress urinary incontinence

SLE

slit-lamp examination; systemic lupus erythematosus

SA

salicylic acid; sinoatrial; sperm analysis; surgeon's assistant

SS

signs and symptoms; Sjögren's syndrome; soap solution

sm

small

SCA

sickle cell anemia

SOP

standard operating procedure

SVG

saphenous vein graft

SSRI

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

sed rate

sedimentation rate

SALP

salpingectomy; salpingography; serum alkaline phosphatase

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