Abbreviations

Abbreviation:  A shortened form of a word or phrase used mainly in writing.

Rules why and when to use the abbreviations:

a.  Terms dictated in full.

b.  Diagnosis and operative titles.

c.  Units of measure.

d.  Dangerous and obscure abbreviations.

e.  Business names.

f.  Geographic names.

g.  Units of time.

You can find different pages for different types of abbreviations, please click on the appropriate link below.