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Medical Abbrev. : A
Medical Abbreviations for the letter A
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| __ a | before |
| __ aa | of each |
| ab | abortion |
| abd | abdomen |
| ABG | Arterial blood gas |
| ac | before meals |
| ACTH | adrenocorticortrophic hormone |
| AD | right ear |
| A&D | admissions and discharge |
| ADH | anti diuretic hormone |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm | admissions |
| AHA | American Heart Association |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency disorder |
| AM | morning, before noon |
| AMA | American Medical Association Against Medical Advice |
| amal | amalgam |
| amb | ambulate, walk |
| amt | amount |
| ANA | American Nurses Association |
| ANS | Autonomic nervous system |
| ant | anterior |
| AP | apical pulse |
| A&P | anterior and posterior anatomy and physiology |
| approx | approximate |
| aq aqua | aqueous |
| ARC | AIDS related complex |
| ART | Accredited Record technician |
| AS | left ear |
| ASA | Aspirin |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| AU | both ears |
| AV | arteriorvenous |
| av | average |
| A&W | alive and well |
| AX | Axillary, armpit |