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Abbreviations
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Term | Definition |
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a | before |
abd | abdomen |
ABGs | arterial blood gasses |
ac | before meals |
AD | right ear (no longer in use) |
ADA | American Diabetic Association |
ad lib | as desired |
adm | admission |
AIDS | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
AM | before noon |
amt | amount |
ant | anterior |
AP | anteroposterior, anterior/posterior |
AQ or aq | water |
ARDS | adult respiratory distress syndrome |
AS | left ear (no longer in use) |
ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
AU | both ears (no longer in use) |
BE | barium enema |
BID or bid | twice daily |
bil | bilateral |
BM | bowel movement |
BP | blood pressure |
BS | blood sugar |
BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
Bx | biopsy |
C | celsius |
c | with |
CA | cancer |
Ca | calcium |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
caps | capsule |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bedrest |
cc | cubic centimeter (not used in medical charting) |
CC | chief complaint |
CCU | Coronary Care Unit |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
Cl | chloride |
cm | centimeter |
CNS | central nervous system |
c/o | complaining of |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CP | cerebral palsy and/or chest pain |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |