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Medical
Term | Definition |
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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 |
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 |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
BS | blood sugar |
BSC | bedside commode |
C̅ | with |
C | centigrade |
CA | cancer |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bedrest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CCU | coronary caare unit |
CDC | Center for Disease Control |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
cl liq | clear liquid |
CMS | circulation, motion, sensation |
CNA | certified nursin assistant |
CNS | cental nervous system |
c/o | complains of, in care of |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
CPR | cardiopulmonary |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident, stroke |
CVS | cardiovascular system |
DAT | diet as tolerated |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |