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abr. 1
Term | Definition |
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abd. | abdomen |
ABR | absolute bedrest |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
adm. | admission |
ADL | activites of daily living |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus (TB) |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
BE | barium enema |
C | caesarian |
AKA | Above knee ampuation |
AL | assisted living |
am,AM | morning |
amb | ambulatory |
amt | amount |
ap | apical |
approx | approximately |
AROM | active range of motion |
ASAP | As soon as possible |
as tol | as tolerated |
ax | axillary (armpit) |
BID b.i.d | 2x a day |
BKA | below knee amputation |
bld | blood |
BM | bowel movement |
BP,B/P | blood pressure |
BR | bed rest |