What Are Common Abbreviations?

Common Abbreviations
approx. – approximately.appt. – appointment.apt. – apartment.A.S.A.P. – as soon as possible.B.Y.O.B. c/o – care of, used when sending mail to someone who’s not at their usual address.dept. D.I.Y. – Do it yourself.

What is C medical abbreviation?

The symbol looks like this: c. This symbol actually has a very simple meaning. A c with a line over it just means “with”. This abbreviation is often used on patient charts and prescriptions, as well as information or notes written by medical professionals.

OD. Daily. BD. Twice a day. TDS (or TD or TID)

What are Doctor abbreviations?

DDS – Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Dental Science. DMD – Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Medical Dentistry. DO or OD – Doctor of Optometry, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. DPM – Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy.

Popular Acronym Examples
AIDS – Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. ASAP – As Soon As Possible. AWOL – Absent Without Official Leave (or Absent Without Leave) IMAX – Image Maximum. LASER – Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. PIN – Personal Identification Number. RADAR – Radio Detection and Ranging.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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