We hear them all the time. Many of us use them without even recognizing it. We Americans like to use shortened versions of words. Some include:
cardio = cardiovascular exercise
meds = medicine/prescriptions
temps = temperature
veggies = vegetables
the net = internet
stats = statistics
prof = professor
There are many other examples. I used to resist using these shortcuts as my way of not "joining the crowd". Now, though, I find it much easier to say "cardio" when describing time in the gym as opposed to "cardiovascular excerise on the elliptical". Sometimes, it take an old dog to learn a new trick.
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