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| 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 (TB) |
| AIDS | Acquired Immune Deficiency syndrome |
| BE | Barium Enema |
| 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 (armpit) |
| BID, b.i.d. | Two Times a Day |
| BKA | Below-Knee Amputation |
| bld | Blood |
| BM | Bowel Movement |
| BP, B/P | Blood Pressure |
| BR | Bedrest |