Medical Terminology Abbreviations Starting with S Part 7

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.

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Medical Terminology Flash Cards Abbreviations Starting with S Part 7

Free Medical Abbreviation Flash Cards by Katrena

strab

strabismus

SMA

sequential multiple analysis; spinal muscular atrophy

SED

sub-erythema dose

supp

suppository

sp gr

specific gravity

Sal, Salm

salmonella

sig

let it be labeled

staph

staphylococcus

SPR

scanned projection radiography

SIS

saline infusion sonohysterography

SDS

sudden death syndrome

sh

shoulder

SEM

scanning electron microscopy

SLND

sentinel lymph node dissection

STS

serologic test for syphilis

SMG

senile macular degeneration

sev

sever; severed

SNRI

serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

SVD

spontaneous vaginal delivery

SVT

supraventricular tachycardia

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