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Medical
| 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 syndrome |
| BE | barium enema |
| C | caesarian |
| AKA | above-knee amputation |
| AL | assisted living |
| am,AM | morning |
| amb | ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| ap | apical |
| approx. | approximately |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| as tol | as tolerated |
| ax | axillary (armpit) |
| BID, b.i.d. | two times a day |
| BKA | below-knee amputation |
| bld | blood |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| BR | bedrest |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| BS | blood sugar |
| BSC | bedside commode |
| C̅ | with |
| C | centigrade |
| CA | cancer |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bedrest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CCU | coronary caare unit |
| CDC | Center for Disease Control |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| CMS | circulation, motion, sensation |
| CNA | certified nursin assistant |
| CNS | cental nervous system |
| c/o | complains of, in care of |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident, stroke |
| CVS | cardiovascular system |
| DAT | diet as tolerated |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |