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Abbreviations
List 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abd. | Abdomen |
| ABR | Absolute bedrest |
| AC | before meals |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm. | admission |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficient syndrome |
| BCF | Brachiocephalic Fistula |
| C | Caesarian |
| AKA | Above-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 |
| BID, b.i.d | two times a day |
| BKA | below-knee amputation |
| bld | blood |
| bm | Bowel movement |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| BR | bedrest |