Medical Abbreviations with M
M is for medical abbreviations. Do you know what they are? Chances are you’ve heard of some, but there are many more out there than you may be aware of. In this blog post we’ll go over some of the most common medical abbreviations and their meanings. By understanding these abbreviations, you’ll be one step closer to becoming a certified doctor! So let’s get started!
| MFM | maternal and fetal medicine |
| MVC | motor vehicle crash |
| MCHC | mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration |
| MMR-D | mismatch repair deficiency syndrome |
| M | murmur |
| MBSS | modified barium swallow study |
| MHA-TP | microhemagglutination assay for T. pallidum |
| MM | myeloid metaplasia |
| MRG | murmurs, rubs, and gallops |
| MSSA | methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus |
| MHW | Mental Health Worker |
| MCTD | mixed connective tissue disease |
| MSM | men who have sex with men |
| MDS | myelodysplastic syndrome |
| M/E | microscopic examination |
| MVo2 | mixed venous oxygen concentration |
| MAT | multifocal atrial tachycardia |
| MMI | maximum medical improvement |
| MALT | mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue |
| MSU | midstream urine sample |
| MMPI | Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory |
| MPT | multi-professional team |
| MAE | moves all extremities |
| MRSA | methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| MS-AFP | maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein |
| MICA | mental illness and chemical abuse |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| MLC | mixed lymphocyte culture |
| MTX | methotrexate |
| MCC | MotorCycle Collision, Motor Cycle Crash |
| MEDLINE | Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online |
| MVR | mitral valve replacement |
| Mg | magnesium |
| MCAT | Medical College Admission Test |
| MANOS | minilaparoscopy assisted natural orifice surgery |
| MIC | minimum inhibitory concentration |
| MgSO4 | magnesium sulfate |
| ME | UK: Myalgic Encephalopathy |
| MND | motor neurone disease |
| MSH | melanocyte-stimulating hormone |
| MRCP | magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography |
| MRA | magnetic resonance angiography |
| MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
| MEN | multiple endocrine neoplasia |
| MSUD | maple syrup urine disease |
| MC | metacarpal bone |
| MCP | metacarpophalangeal joint |
| MMSE | mini-mental state examination |
| MMP | medical marijuana patient |
| MACE | Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events |
| MAC | Mycobacterium avium complex |
| MPD(s) | myeloproliferative disease |
| MSE | mental status examination |
| MPA | medroxyprogesterone acetate |
| MoM | multiples of the median |
| MUSE | medicated urethral system for erections |
| MIF | Müllerian inhibitory factor |
| MDD | major depressive disorder |
| MGN | membranous glomerulonephritis |
| Mφ | macrophage |
| MCV | mean corpuscular volume |
| MIS | Minimally Invasive Surgery |
| MDI | metered dose inhaler |
| MSDU | medical surgical day unit |
| MPGN | membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis |
| MCH | mean cell hemoglobin |
| MAS | meconium aspiration syndrome |
| MPO | myeloperoxidase |
| MMFR | midmaximal flow rate |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MDCT | multidetector row computerized tomography |
| MAP | mean arterial pressure |
| MN | membranous nephropathy |
| MCD | minimal change diseaseharmful can cause cancer |
| MOM | milk of magnesia |
| MODY | maturity onset diabetes of the young |
| MELD | Model for End-Stage Liver Disease |
| MTBI | mild traumatic brain injury |
| MICU | mobile intensive care unit / medical intensive care unit |
| MT | metatarsal bone |
| mod | moderate |
| MLE | midline episiotomy |
| MMM | moist mucus membranes |
| MVI | Multivitamin |
| met | metastasis |
| MSOF | multisystem organ failure |
| MG | myasthenia gravis |
| MDip | Master Diploma |
| MMT | Mixed Mullerian Tumor |
| MEC | Moderate emetic chemotherapy |
| MAR | Medication Administration Record |
| MVPS | mitral valve prolapse syndrome |
| MMR | mismatch repair |
| M&M | morbidity and mortality |
| Mono-Di | monochorionic-diamniotic twins |
| MIP | Maximum intensity projection |
| MHMR | mental health and mental retardation |
| MOB | mother of baby |
| MPV | mean platelet volume |
| MTP | metatarsalphalangeal |
| MPD | Main pancreatic duct |
| MAHA | microangiopathic hemolytic anemia |
| MS | medical student |
| MSK | medullary sponge kidney UK: Musculoskeletal |
| MGUS | monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance |
| MSO4 | morphine sulfate |
| MC&S | microscopy, culture, and sensitivity |
| MGPE | milligrams of phenytoin equivalents |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| MARSA | methicillin- and aminoglycoside-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| Mo | monocytes |
| Mono-Mono | monochorionic-monoamniotic twins |
| MDE | major depressive episode |
| MeSH | Medical Subject Headings |
| MCA | mucinous cystadenoma |
| MAL | midaxillary line |
| MR | medical representative |
| MAST | Michigan alcohol screening test |
| MOPP | mechlorethamine, procarbazine, and prednisone in combination |
| MMK | Marshall–Marchetti–Kranz procedure |
| MUGA | Multiple gated acquisition scan |
| MAOI | monoamine oxidase inhibitor |
| MET | metabolic equivalent |
