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| ABBREVIATIONS | THE WHOLE WORD |
|---|---|
| __aa | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| a.d. | right ear |
| ad | up to |
| ad lib | as needed or desired |
| am | mourning |
| amp | ampule |
| amt | amount |
| a.s. | left ear |
| asap | as soon as possible |
| au | both ears |
| aq | water |
| bid | twice a day |
| bm | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BSA | body surface area |
| C | centigrade |
| -c | with |
| c | cup |
| Ca | calcium |
| cap | capsule |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| Cl | chlorine |
| cm | centimeter |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| c/o | complaint of |
| comp | compound |
| CS | cesarian section |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CT | clotting time |
| d | day |
| D/C | discharge |
| d/c | discontinue |
| dict | as directed |
| disp | dispense |
| DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid |