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Medical Abbreviation
First set of medical abbreviations we did in class. 1-27.
Term | Definition |
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abd | Abdomen |
ABR | Absolute Bed Rest |
ac | Before meals |
ad lib | As desired |
adm | Admission |
ADL | Activities of daily living |
AFB | Acid-fast bacillus (TB) |
AIDS | Acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
BE | Barium Enema |
C | Caesarian |
AKA | Above knee amputation |
AL | Assisted Living |
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 | Two times a day |
BKA | Below knee apmutation |
bld | Blood |
BM | Bowel Movement |
BP | Blood Pressure |
BR | Bedrest |