Health Abbreviations & Acronyms

Acronyms abound in our health world. Here you'll find many common health acronyms and what they abbreviate. Use the search box for quick health abbreviation lookup!

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• I
• J
• K
• L
• M
• N
• O
• P
• Q
• R
• S
• T
• U
• V
• W
• X
• Y
• Z

• K - potassium
• Kcal - kilocalorie;
• kg - kilogram
• KOH - potassium hydroxide
• KUB - kidneys, ureters, bladder
• KVO - keep vein open