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med abbreviation 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abd. | abdomen |
| ABR | absolute bedrest |
| 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 |
| am | morning |
| amb | ambulartory |
| amt | amount |
| ap | apical |
| approx. | approximately |
| AROM | active range of motions |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary |
| BID | two times a day |
| BKA | below-knee amputation |
| bld | blood |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |