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CA 1-25
| 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 system |
| be | barium enema |
| aka | above-knee amputation |
| al | assisted living |
| am | morning |
| amb | ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| ap | apical |
| approx | approximately |
| arom | active range of motion |
| c | caesarian |
| asap | as soon as possible |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary |
| bid | two times a day |
| bka | below knee amputation |
| bld | blood |
| bm | bowel movement |
| bp | blood pressure |
| br | bed rest |