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Abbreviations-A
Term | Definition |
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ABR | Absolute bedrest |
ac | Before meals |
ad lib | As desired |
adm. | Admission |
ADL | Activities of daily living |
abd. | Abdomen |
AFB | Acid-fast balcillus (TB) |
AIDS | Acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
AKA | Above the 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) |