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Medical Abbreviation
Abbreviations
Question | Answer |
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a | before |
A | anterior; assessment |
A&P | ausculation and percussion |
A&W | alive and well |
AB | abortion |
a.c. | before meals |
ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme |
ACP | American College of Physicians |
ACS | American College of Surgeons |
ACTH | adrenocorticotrophic hormone |
AD | right ear |
ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
ADHD | attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder |
ad lib | as desired |
AIDS | acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome |
AKA | above-knee amputation |
alb | albumin |
ALS | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
ALT | alanine aminotrans-ferase (enzyme) |
a.m. | morning |
AMBS | American Board of Medical Specialties |
amt | amount |
ANS | autonomic nervous system |
AOA | American Osteopathic Association |
AP | anterior posterior |
APKD | adult polycystic kidney disease |
aq | water |
AS | left ear |
ASD | atrial septal defect |
ASHD | anteriosclerotic heart disease |
AST | aspartate aminotrans-ferase (enzyme) |
AU | both ears |
AV | atrioventricular |
BAEP | brainstem auditory evoked potentials |