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easy way to study some medical abbreviations

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arrow up   higher;increase  
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arrow down   lower;decrease  
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circle with cross   female  
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circle with arrow   male  
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pie sign with two dots   two  
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ac   before meals  
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AP   apical pulse  
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AED   automated external defribilation  
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AM   morning  
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ADL   activities of daily living  
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ACLS   advanced cardiac life support  
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BMI   body mass index  
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Bid   twice a day  
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BP   blood pressure  
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BR   bed rest  
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BRP   bathroom privlages  
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BL Wk   Blood work  
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BUN   Blood urea Nitrogen  
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CL   chloride or chlorine  
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c w/ a dash ontop   with  
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c/o   complaints of  
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CBC   complete blood count  
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CCU   coronary care unit  
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CDC   centers for disease control and prevention  
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cc   cubic centimeters  
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cap   capsule  
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cl liq   chlorine liquid  
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COPD   chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  
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CVA   cerebral vascular accident  
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CT   computerized tomography  
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