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medical abr
Term | Definition |
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abd | abdomen |
abr | absolute bedrest |
ab lib | as desired |
adm | admission |
adl | activities of daily living |
afb | acid-fast bacillus |
afb | acid-fast bacillus |
aids | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
aids | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
aka | above knee amputation |
aka | above knee amputation |
al | assisted living |
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 |
bid | two times a day |
bka | below knee amputation |
bld | blood |
bm | bowl movement |
bp | blood pressure |
br | bed rest |
brp | bathroom privileges |
bs | blood sugar |
bsc | bedside commode |
c (dash above c) | with |
C | cintigrade |
CA | cancer |
cath | catheter |
cbc | complete blood count |
cbr | complete bed rest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
ccu | coronary care unit |
cdc | centers for disease control |
chf | congestive heart failure |
cl liq | clear liquid |
cms | circulation, motion, sensation |
cna | certified nursing assistant |
cns | central nervous system |
c/o | complains of, in care |
copd | chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder |
cpr | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
cva | cerebrovascular accident, stroke |
cvs | cardiovascular system |
dat | diet as tolerated |
dm | diabetes mellitus |
dnr | do not resusciatate |