Textbook for the Veterinary Assistant. Lori Renda-Francis

side ling‐ tongue mamm‐ mammary gland nas‐ nose ocul‐ eye odont‐ tooth or teeth onych‐ nail or claw or‐ mouth stomat‐ mouth pil‐ hair pod‐ foot rhin‐ nose thorac‐ chest or thorax ventr‐ belly or underside

      Internal anatomy

arthr‐	joint
balan‐	penis
bronch‐	bronchus
cardi‐	heart
cost‐	rib
cyst‐	bladder
enter‐	intestine
gastr‐	stomach
hepat‐	liver
hyster‐	uterus
laryng‐	larynx
metr‐	uterus
myo‐	muscle
nephr‐	kidney
neur‐	nerve, nervous system
oophor‐	ovary
orchi‐	testes
oss‐	bone
ovari‐	ovary
phleb‐	veins
phren‐	diaphragm
pneum‐	lungs
proct‐	rectum or anus
pulm‐	lungs
ren‐	kidney
splen‐	spleen
stern‐	sternum
thym‐	thymus gland
thyr‐	thyroid gland
trache‐	trachea
urethr‐	urethra
vas‐	vessel or duct
ven‐	veins

Common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine

      Below is a list of abbreviations and acronyms commonly used in veterinary practice. Please note that this is not a complete list of all veterinary abbreviations. It is a list of the most common abbreviations that are of interest to the veterinary assistant. It is also important to mention that abbreviations and acronyms will vary among veterinary practices, and you should obtain a list of those commonly used at your workplace. You can also purchase a copy of the Standard Abbreviations for Veterinary Medical Records, 2nd edition, from the AAHA Press. It contains a complete list of standard abbreviations.

AD	auris dexter (right ear)
ad lib	freely, as wanted
AG	anal glands
AL	auris sinistra (left ear)
ASAP	as soon as possible
AU	auris unitas (both ears)
BAR	bright, alert, and responsive
BID	twice daily
BM	bowel movement
BUN	blood urea nitrogen
BW	body weight
C	with
CAP	capsule
CBC	complete blood count
CNS	central nervous system
CPR	cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CRT	capillary refill time
DOA	dead on arrival
DSH	domestic shorthair
DLH	domestic longhair
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