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Abrieviations

Hi all

I hope you don't mind me saying..... as I am new to the site......? but I get very confused by the abbreviations used......... we are not all from the same country.... so they really don't mean much.......?..... x

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    Got any examples?

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    Hi and welcome!

    I realize that sometimes those who don't speak English as their primarly language find that abbreviations can get lost in translation. Here are a couple of links that I hope can help you out.

    If you mean general online abbreviations such as LOL, YMMV, AFAIK, etc.:

    Appendix:English internet slang - Wiktionary

    If you want nursing-related abbreviations:

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/nursing-medical-abbreviations-14070.html

    Note: some abbreviations can vary between specialities as well as between individual facilities.

    If you have a specific abbreviation that you want a translation for, tell us what it is and one of us will be happy to provide the info.

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    What abbreviations are you having trouble with?

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    Are you talking about medical/nursing abbreviations or internet abbreviations?

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