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Medical Abbreviations

Unless you have a really strong background in Latin, medical abbreviations, including those used to write prescriptions can leave you totally clueless. Here are definitions that will help you -- once you decipher the doctor's handwriting!
Medical Abbreviations: D - H
Headache and Migraine related abbreviations defined.
Medical Abbreviations: I - M
Headache and Migraine related abbreviations defined.
Medical Abbreviations: N - Z
Headache and Migraine related abbreviations defined.
Abbreviations Used in Writing Prescriptons
Handwriting aside, ever wish you could decipher the prescriptions your doctor writes? What do b.i.d., h.s., daw, q.s, and other abbreviations mean? Here are the answers.
Medical Abbreviations: A - C
Headache and Migraine related abbreviations defined.
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