Medical Abbreviations and what they mean

By: Satyra Harris

UTIThe abbreviation UTI means urinary tract infection

Most common in women ,due to shorter urethra than menCause by bacteria such as E. coli

Can occur in any organ of the urinary systems

Female urinary tract Male urinary tract

BUNBUN means blood urea nitrogen

Blood test

Measures the function of the kidneys

Levels of nitrogenous waste, or urea in the blood

H2O

H2O means water

Very important to hydrate the total body

Located in intercellular and extracellular parts of the body

Total body water produces

Saliva

Cerebrospinal fluid

Fluid of the eyes

cathMeans catheterization insertion of tube ; help to withdraw fluids from areas of the

body, such as urine from the bladder through the urethra.

Catheter purpose for withdrawing urine from bladder Catheter used for dialysis

CRFChronic renal failure which involves the kidneys

o This is when the kidneys are not functioning well

o Can lead to possible dialysis or transplant