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gtts
DROPS (or GEE-TEE-TEE-ESS) · noun · informal
Drops (as a unit of dosing or IV drip rate).
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A pharmacy and IV abbreviation meaning drops, used for dosing liquids or setting infusion rates.
“Titrate the drip to 20 gtts per minute.”
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gtts In A Sentence
Titrate the drip to 20 gtts per minute.
Origin & Usage
From Latin 'guttae,' the plural of 'gutta' meaning 'drop.'
Variants
gtt
People Also Ask
What does gtts mean?
It means 'drops' — from the Latin 'guttae' — used for dosing liquid medications or setting IV drip rates.
What is the difference between gtt and gtts?
'gtt' is the singular (one drop) and 'gtts' is the plural (drops).
How is gtts used with an IV?
It sets the drip rate, as in titrating a drip to a certain number of drops per minute.
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