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Abbreviations
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| aa | of each |
| abd | abdomen |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admitted |
| AL | activity level |
| A.M. | before noon |
| AMA | against medical advice |
| amb | ambulate |
| amp | ampule |
| amt | amount |
| ant | anterior |
| a/p | anterior/posterior |
| ap | apical pulse |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary |
| BE | barium enema |
| b.i.d. | twice daily |
| B.M. | bowel movement |
| B/P | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privilages |
| Bx | biopsy |
| c | with |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| Ca | cancer |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| cap | capsule |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| H20 | water |