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Medical abv. List 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ABR | Absolute Bedrest |
| Abd | Abdomen |
| Adm. | Admission |
| Ad lib | As desired |
| Ac | Before meals |
| AFB | Acid-fast bacillus |
| ADL | Activity of daily life |
| BE | Barium enema |
| AIDS | Acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| AKA | Above knee amputation |
| C | Caesarian |
| Am,AM | Morning |
| AL | Assisted living |
| Amb | Ambulatory |
| Amt | Amount |
| Ap | Apical |
| Approx. | Approximately |
| AROM | Active range of motion |
| ASAP | As soon as possible |
| As tol | As tolerated |
| Ax | Axillary |
| BID,b.i.d. | Two times a day |
| BKA | Below-knee amputation |
| Bld | Blood |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BP,B\P | Blood pressure |
| BR | Bedrest |