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Medical Abbreviation
Medical Abbreviations Part 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| AC; ac | before meals |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| ad lib | as desired |
| AIDS | acquired immunodeficiency syndrome |
| AKA | above-the-knee amputation |
| AM | morning |
| AMB; amb | ambulate; ambulatory |
| amt | amount |
| ap; AP | apical |
| BE | Barium enema (x-ray) |
| BKA | below-the-knee amputation |
| BM; bm | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom privileges |
| c̅ | with |
| C | centigrade - Celsius |
| Ca; CA | Cancer |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| cal | calories |
| cath | catheter |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CNA | certified nursing assistant |
| C/O; c/o | complains of |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CS | central service; central supply |
| DOA | dead on arrival |