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Common Abbreviations (S)
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| Abbreviation | Word or Phrase |
|---|---|
| S1S5 | Sacral vertebra |
| SALT | Skin-associated lymphoid tissue |
| SARC | Sarcoma |
| SB | Small bowel |
| SBE | Subacute bacterial endocarditis |
| SCC | Squamous cell carcinoma |
| SEER | Surveilance Epidemiology and End Results |
| SGOT | Serum glutamic oxaloacetic |
| SGPT | Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase |
| SS | Social Secrutity |
| SH | Serum hepatitis |
| SM | Small |
| SMA | Sequential multiple analysis (Biochem profile) |
| SML BWL | Small bowel |
| SNF | Skilled nursing facility |
| SO | Salpingo-oophorectomy |
| SOB | Shortness of breath |
| SOL | Solution |
| S/P | Status post |
| SPEC | Specimen |
| SP GR | Specific gravity |
| S-Q, SQ | Subcutaneous |
| SQ, SQUAM | Squamous |
| SQ CELL CA | Squamous cell carcinoma |
| SR | Sedimentation rate |
| S-SPINE | Sacral spine |
| STAPH | Staphylococus |
| STAT | Immediately (statim) |
| STREP | Streptococcus |
| STSG | Split thickness skin graft |
| SUBCU | Subcutaneous |
| SUB-Q, SUBQ | Subcutaneous |
| SURG | Surgery, surgical |
| SVC | Superior vena cava |
| SX | Symptoms |
| SYMP | Symptoms |
Updated: December 28, 2023