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Medical Abbreviation
Medical Abbreviations Test #1
Term | Definition |
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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 |