Medical Terminology Abbreviations Starting with W

This set of Medical Terminology flash cards includes abbreviations starting with the letter W. 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 W

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W/C, w/c

wheelchair

wt

weight

WDWN

well-developed, well-nourished

WR, W.r.

Wassermann reaction

WB

weight-bearing; whole blood

W

water

wd

wound

WNL

within normal limits

WD, w/d

well-developed

w/o

without

wf

white female

WA

while awake

w/v

weight by volume

w/n

well nourished

WBC

white blood cell; white blood count

w (right arrow) d

wet to dry

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