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med abbreviation 1
Term | Definition |
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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 |