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medical abbreviations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| A & P | anatomy and physiology |
| ad lib | freely, at will |
| ac | before meals |
| adm | admission |
| AED | automated external defibrillator |
| amb | ambulate |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ax | axillary |
| bid | twice a day |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMI | body mass index |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate |
| BP or B/P | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| -c- | with |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| cl liq | clear liquids |
| c/o | complains of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CT | computerized tomography |