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Common Med Abbr
Medical Abbreviations commonly used A-D
Abbreviation | Meaning |
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a | artery |
aa | of each |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ac | before a meal |
ad | right ear |
ad lib | as desired |
ad sat | to saturation |
a.m. | in the morning |
ant | anterior |
app. | applicator full |
aq | water |
aq dist | distilled water |
as | left ear |
ATC | around the clock |
au | each ear |
AV | atrioventricular |
bid | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BS | blood sugar |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
c | with |
Cap | capsule |
CBC | complete blood count |
cc | cubic centimeter |
dc | discontinue |
dil | dilute |
disp | dispense |
dr | dram |
DW | distilled water |