Index Medicus -national - Library Of Medicine- Abbreviations For Journal Titles

This guide outlines how to find and use the official abbreviations for medical journal titles as established by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), often referred to as Index Medicus or MEDLINE abbreviations. 1. Where to Find Official NLM Abbreviations

Part I: The Genesis of Index Medicus

• Journal of the American Medical Association → JAMA
• The Lancet → Lancet

Omission of Fillers

: Articles ( the , a ), conjunctions ( and ), and prepositions ( of , in ) are almost always removed. This guide outlines how to find and use

• Example: "Medicine" becomes "Med" (not "Medi").
• Example: "Journal" becomes "J" (not "Jrnl").