Table 3.
Different types of abbreviations.
| Abbr. Type | Examples | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Acronym | BP–Blood Pressure | 50.0% |
| Shortened
Words |
Pt–Patient
Sx–Symptoms |
32.0% |
| Contraction | t/d/a-tobacco, drugs or alcohol
2/2-secondary to |
9.0% |
| Others | etoh-alcohol | 9.0% |
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