Meaning

Litigation in a personal injury case is the formal legal process of resolving an injury-related dispute through the court system. It begins when a lawsuit is filed and can include…

DDS stands for Doctor of Dental Surgery.It is a professional doctoral degree awarded to dentists who have completed accredited dental school training and are licensed to practice dentistry. If you’ve…

BFP in pregnancy stands for “Big Fat Positive.” It’s an informal internet abbreviation people use to celebrate a positive pregnancy test result. If you’ve been browsing fertility forums, pregnancy apps,…

EDC in pregnancy stands for Estimated Date of Confinement. It is the predicted due date when a baby is expected to be born, calculated based on the first day of…

DME in medical terms stands for Durable Medical Equipment. It refers to reusable medical devices prescribed by a healthcare provider for home use to help patients manage a medical condition,…

Low MCV in a blood test means your red blood cells are smaller than normal. MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume, a measurement that reflects the average size of your…

EVS in a hospital stands for Environmental Services. It refers to the department responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, and maintaining a safe, hygienic healthcare environment for patients, staff, and visitors.…

“Trace” in a urine test means a very small amount of a substance (such as protein, blood, ketones, or glucose) was detected in the urine so little that it may…

BIBA in medical terminology stands for “Brought In By Ambulance.” It is commonly used in emergency departments, hospital notes, and clinical handovers to indicate that a patient arrived via ambulance…

“Cx” in medical terms most commonly stands for cervix (the lower part of the uterus). Depending on context, it may also mean culture (as in a lab test) or complains…