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Medical abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| AKA | Above knee amputation |
| Al | Assisted living |
| 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 ) |