MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS (CONT)
PB-Fe
protein-bound iron
PBI
protein-bound iodine
pc
after meals
PCV
packed cell volume
PDA
patent ductus arteriosus
PDR
Physician's Desk Reference
PE
physical examination
Ped
pediatrics
PEG
pneumoencephalography
PGH
pituitary growth hormone
PH
past history
Phe
phenylalanine
phys
physical; physician
PI
present illness
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
Pit
Pitocin
PKA
prokininogenase
PM
post mortem
PMH
past medical history
PMS
post-menopausal syndrome
PNa
plasma sodium
PO; postop
postoperative
po
by mouth; orally
PO2
oxygen tension
pos
positive
postop; PO
postoperative
PP
post partum
PPB
positive pressure breathing
MD0010
C-12
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