Have you ever seen a "c" with a line over it in a doctor's prescription and wondered what does it mean? Do you see other odd jargons and abbreviations in the prescription that you cannot understand? Do you know what the meaningof "a.c." in your prescriptionis? Some doctors use abbreviations to communicate the medical information with their patients but patients feel difficulty in reading them. But don’t worry! After reading this article you will find it much easier to understand your prescription.

What Does C with a Line over It Mean?

If a doctor writes a "c" with a line over it and you are getting all confused, thinking it is a secret code; please don’t panic. In medical language, "c" with a line over it is synonymous to "with." Abbreviations and short forms like these are used frequently for doctors to describe the information more quickly and effectively. The other two letters that are often used with a line over it in medical prescriptions include:

• S: a lowercase "s" with a line over it means "without." In other words, s with a line over it is apparently the opposite of c with a line over it.
• P: If you a see a line over a lowercase "p", then you should know that it means "after."

Common Medical Abbreviations You Should Know

Most healthcare professionals' writing prescription is hard tounderstand, not only because of the hand-writing, but in most cases it is also difficult to know what exactly your doctor is trying to communicate to you, such as a c with a line over it. However, most individuals are reluctant or shy to ask the doctor directly.This is why we have prepared a list for your convenience so that you can take medication as suggested by your doctor rightly or get better understanding of what your doctor means.

Abbreviations in Prescription

These abbreviations are commonly seen in doctors' prescription, which are very important since you will use the drugs accordingly.

Abbreviations in Body Description

These are common abbreviations to reflect/define your body parts or organs.

Abbreviations in General Terms

Most of us use some of these abbreviations in our daily language. It is imperative to understand that sometimes more than one meaning exist for one abbreviation. Below are some common terms that reflect complex medical jargon.

Abbreviations in Testing and Care

If you need to do some other tests or stay long time in a hospital in some conditions, you may often see these abbreviations.

Abbreviations in Diagnosis or Conditions

With some understanding of this kind of medical abbreviation, you can know directly about the problems or diseases you are suffering.