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Medical Abbreviation
Medical Abbreviations for quiz on thursday
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 deficiency syndrome |
| 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 |
| BE | Barium Enema |
| BCF | Brachiocephalic Fistula |
| C | Caesarian |