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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abd | abdomen |
| ABR | absolute bedrest |
| ac | before meals |
| ad libs | as desired |
| Adm | Admisson |
| ADL | Activities of daily living |
| AFB | acid-fast bacillus (TB) |
| AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
| AKA | above-knee amputation |
| AL | assisted living |
| 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 amputaton |
| bld | blood |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP, B/P | blood pressure |
| BR | bed rest |