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Health term abrv.
Term | Definition |
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BR | Bedrest |
BP | Blood Pressure |
BM | Bowel Movement |
Bld | Blood |
BKA | Below-Knee Amputation |
BID | Two Times A day |
AX | Axillary (Armpit) |
as tol | as tolerated |
asap | as soon as possible |
AROM | active range of motion |
Approx. | Approximately |
ap | apical |
amt | amount |
amb | ambulatory |
Am | morning |
AL | assisted living |
AKA | above-knee amputation |
AIDs | acquired immune deficiency system |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus (TB) |
ADL | Activities of daily living |
adm. | admission |
ad lib | as desired |
ac | before meals |
ABR | Absolute bed rest |
Abd | abdomen |