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Medical Abbreviation
Medical Abbreviations Test #1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AB, ab, Ab | abortion |
| abd | abdomen |
| AC, ac | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| Amb, amb | ambulatory, ambulance |
| AR | apical rate |
| ARMD | age related macular degeneration |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASA | aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid |
| ax | axilla, axillary |
| BE | barium enema |
| BID, bid | twice a day |
| bil, bilat | bilateral |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BX, Bx | biopsy |
| CA, Ca | caner/carcinoma |
| CAP, cap | capsule |
| cath | catherization |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | cardiac care unit |
| C/O, c/o | complaining of |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPE | complete physical exam |
| CPR | cardipulmonary resuscitation |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident, cardiovascular accident |
| DOB | date of birth |
| D/C, d/c | discontinue |
| D&C | dilating and curettage |
| dec | deceased |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DOD | date of death |
| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |