What are Latin abbreviations?
Latin abbreviations are an effective way to use common argumentative phrases in parenthetical material without taking up much space or distracting your readers from the main ideas of your sentences. However, in the text of your paper, you should instead use the English translations of these abbreviations.
What does OD and BD mean?
30th Dec, 2022. BD refers to “bis in die” meaning twice a day. BD terminology is used when doctors prescribe medicine to be taken “twice daily”. If OD is written, that means medicine should be taken once only everyday.
What is QDS in Latin?
QDS is one of the most common abbreviations used on drug prescriptions. Coming from the latin 'quater die sumendum' it simply means 'to be taken four times daily'.