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Medical terms A
Term | Definition |
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ARC | AIDS- related complex |
ant | anterior |
ANS | Autonomic nervous system |
ANA | American Nurses' Association |
av | average |
AV | arteriovenous, atrioventicular |
A & W | Alive and well |
Ax | axilla, axillary, armpit |
ASHD | arterioscrotic heart disease |
amt | amount |
adm | admission |
amb | ambulate, walk |
ad lib | as desired |
aq, aqua | aqueous (water base) |
Ap | apical pulse |
approx | approximatley |
__ aa | of each |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
AU | both ears |
am, AM | morning, before noon |
ADL | activities of daily living |
abd | abdomen, abdominal |
ASCVD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
amal | amalgram |
AMA | American Medical Association, against medical service |
AHA | American Hospital Association |
ADH | Antidiuretic hormone |
Ab | abortion |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
ac | before meals |
ACTH | adrenocorticotrophic hormone |
A & P | anterior and posterior, anatomy and physiology |
A & D | admission and discharge |
AD | right ear |
As | left ear |
as tol | as tolerated |
ART | accredited records technician |
ASA | aspirin |