HS, from the Latin “hora somni,” means “ take at bedtime.” PC, from the Latin “post cibum,” means “take after a meal.”
Whats the meaning of HS?
High school (secondary education)
What is OD and BD in prescription?
OD. Daily. BD. Twice a day. TDS (or TD or TID)
What is BD in medical prescription?
Medical Definition of b.d. twice a day —used in writing prescriptions.
What does 2 12 mean on a prescription?
2/ 12 – 2 Months.
What does AC and HS mean in medical terms?
PC breakfast/lunch. After breakfast and lunch. AC HS. Before meals and at bedtime.
Is bid once a day?
b.i.d. (on prescription): Seen on a prescription, b.i.d. means twice (two times) a day. It is an abbreviation for “bis in die” which in Latin means twice a day. q.d. (qd or QD) is once a day; q.d. stands for “quaque die” (which means, in Latin, once a day).
What does HS stand for in law?
HS and HSC are abbreviations for “ Health and Safety Code.” California’s Health and Safety Code largely includes state laws on drug-related offenses.
What does HS mean in business?
Harmonized System (HS) Codes.
What is DC medical term?
It’s important to know the basic differences between an MD (Medical Doctor) and a DC ( Doctor of Chiropractic ) so that you understand the unique role that each type of medical professional plays in helping you to maintain or regain your health.
Why do doctors write Rx?
The symbol “Rx” is usually said to stand for the Latin word “recipe” meaning “to take.” It is customarily part of the superscription (heading) of a prescription.
What is PO stand for?
(piː oʊ ) also P.O. PO is an abbreviation for post office or, postal order.
When do you need a medical abbreviation?
p.r.n.: Abbreviation meaning “when necessary” (from the Latin “pro re nata”, for an occasion that has arisen, as circumstances require, as needed).