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medical abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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A & P | anatomy and physiology |
ad lib | freely, at will |
ac | before meals |
adm | admission |
AED | automated external defibrillator |
amb | ambulate |
ASAP | as soon as possible |
ax | axillary |
bid | twice a day |
BM | bowel movement |
BMI | body mass index |
BMR | basal metabolic rate |
BP or B/P | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom privileges |
-c- | with |
CBC | complete blood count |
CC | chief complaint |
CHO | carbohydrate |
cl liq | clear liquids |
c/o | complains of |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CT | computerized tomography |