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Medical abv. List 1
Term | Definition |
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ABR | Absolute Bedrest |
Abd | Abdomen |
Adm. | Admission |
Ad lib | As desired |
Ac | Before meals |
AFB | Acid-fast bacillus |
ADL | Activity of daily life |
BE | Barium enema |
AIDS | Acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
AKA | Above knee amputation |
C | Caesarian |
Am,AM | Morning |
AL | Assisted living |
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,b.i.d. | Two times a day |
BKA | Below-knee amputation |
Bld | Blood |
BM | Bowel movement |
BP,B\P | Blood pressure |
BR | Bedrest |