click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Medical Abbreviation
Abbreviations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a | before |
| A | anterior; assessment |
| A&P | ausculation and percussion |
| A&W | alive and well |
| AB | abortion |
| a.c. | before meals |
| ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme |
| ACP | American College of Physicians |
| ACS | American College of Surgeons |
| ACTH | adrenocorticotrophic hormone |
| AD | right ear |
| ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
| ADHD | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AIDS | acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome |
| AKA | above-knee amputation |
| alb | albumin |
| ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
| ALT | alanine aminotrans-ferase (enzyme) |
| a.m. | morning |
| AMBS | American Board of Medical Specialties |
| amt | amount |
| ANS | autonomic nervous system |
| AOA | American Osteopathic Association |
| AP | anterior posterior |
| APKD | adult polycystic kidney disease |
| aq | water |
| AS | left ear |
| ASD | atrial septal defect |
| ASHD | anteriosclerotic heart disease |
| AST | aspartate aminotrans-ferase (enzyme) |
| AU | both ears |
| AV | atrioventricular |
| BAEP | brainstem auditory evoked potentials |