What it means
Read it from context. In a care plan or referral, PT means physical therapyFIZ-ih-kul THER-uh-peeTreatment that uses exercise, movement training and other physical methods to improve strength, mobility and function.Full entry , or the physical therapist who helps clients regain strength and movement. In lab results, PT means prothrombin timeproh-THROM-bin TYMEA blood test that measures how many seconds it takes a blood sample to form a clot.Full entry , which measures how long blood takes to clot and is reported with the INR. In some notes it is also used for "patient".
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Related terms
physical therapy
Treatment that uses exercise, movement training and other physical methods to improve strength, mobility and function.
prothrombin time
A blood test that measures how many seconds it takes a blood sample to form a clot.