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Medical Abbreviation
Medical Abbreviation 1-26
Term | Definition |
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abd. | abdomen |
ABR | absolute bedrest |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
adm. | admission |
ADL | activities |
AFB | acid-fast bacillus |
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. | approximatley |
AROM | active range of motion |
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 |