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Medical Term (A)
Medical Term for lesson A
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ā | before |
| AED | automated external defibrillator or defibrillation |
| AV, A-V | atrioventricular |
| AAROM | active-assisted range of motion |
| ABG | arterial blood gas |
| AU | both ears |
| AP | apical pulse |
| @ | at |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ac | before meals |
| ARF | acute renal failure |
| amb | ambulate/walk |
| ANP | advance nurse practitiioner |
| ASD | atrial septal defect |
| ad lib | as desired |
| ACLS | advanced cardiac life support |
| ant | anterior |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASA | aspirin |
| ASCVD | arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| adm | admission |
| APAP | acetaminophen |
| Ax | axilla, axillary, armpit |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |