Meaning

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…

In medical terms, VSS stands for “Vital Signs Stable.” It indicates that a patient’s key health indicators such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and temperature are within normal…

RDW-SD (Red Cell Distribution Width–Standard Deviation) is a measurement in a complete blood count (CBC) that shows how much variation exists in the size of your red blood cells, reported…

In medical terms, ED most commonly stands for erectile dysfunction, a condition in which a person has difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for sexual activity.In healthcare facility contexts,…

What does abnormal mean in medical terms, and why is it important for understanding health?In medicine, the word “abnormal” is frequently used, from lab results to imaging scans to physical…

In medical terms, MMI stands for Maximal Medical Improvement. It refers to the stage in a patient’s recovery where their condition has stabilized and is unlikely to improve significantly with…

A bolus in medical terms refers to a single, concentrated dose of medication, nutrient, or fluid administered rapidly into the bloodstream or digestive system. It is often used to achieve…