What does the term H/o stand for in medical terms?!


Question: I got a letter with that wording from my doctor and wanted to know what it means. Thanks!


Answers: I got a letter with that wording from my doctor and wanted to know what it means. Thanks!

H/o most of the time means "history of". Hx/o would also mean the same thing, just like "Hx".

HO (with no slash) means Heterotopic ossification. Which is the abnormal development of bone in usually in soft tissue.

history of

History Of





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