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abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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ant | anterior |
AP | apical pluse |
approx | approximately |
__ aa | of each |
AX | axilla, axillary, armpit |
A & W | alive and well |
av | average |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
ad lib | as desired |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ARC | AIDS related complex |
ASCVD | arteriosclertic cardiovascular diesease |
as tol | as tolerated |
amal | amalgam |
amb | ambulate, walk |
ASA | asprin |
ANS | the part of the nervous system that regulates involuntary body functions, including the activity of the cardio muscle, smooth muscle , and glands. |
AV | artervenous , artioventricular |
ANA | American Nurses association |
AD | right ear |
AS | left ear |
AIDS | ACQUIRED IMMUNE DIFENCY SYNDROME |
A & P | anterior and posterior |
aq, aqua | aqueous ( water base ) |
abd | abdomen,abdominal |
am (1) AM (2) | morning before noon |
AHA | American Hosiptal |
ASHD | A thickening and hardening of the walls of the coronary artetries |
amt | amount |
Ab | abortion |
AV | both ears .pertaining to arteries and veins |
AMA | American medical association against medical advice |
ACtH | widely used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, anemia, allergic states, avrious dermatologic diseases, and many other disorders. |
ac | before meals |
adm | admisson |
ADA | a hormone that decreases the production of urine by increasing the of water by the renal tubles. |
ART | accredited records technician |
-- a | before |
@ | at |
A & D | admission and discharge |
ABG | arterial blood gas |