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Common Med Abbr
Medical Abbreviations commonly used A-D
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |