qh en · ADV
Etymology
Abbreviation of Latin quāque hōra (supply in diē).
Meanings
- (not-comparable) quaque hora: every hour - used in medical pharmacy prescriptions usually with a numeral defining hours between doses. "q4h" read as: "taken every 4 hours". Also common is the format: "3 caps q4h" read as" means "Take 3 capsules every 4 hours."
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| q.h. | alternative | lexicographic |