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Abbreviations
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Term | Definition |
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@ | at |
aa | of each |
abd | abdomen |
a.c. | before meals |
ADL | activities of daily living |
ad lib | as desired |
adm | admitted |
AL | activity level |
A.M. | before noon |
AMA | against medical advice |
amb | ambulate |
amp | ampule |
amt | amount |
ant | anterior |
a/p | anterior/posterior |
ap | apical pulse |
as tol | as tolerated |
ax | axillary |
BE | barium enema |
b.i.d. | twice daily |
B.M. | bowel movement |
B/P | blood pressure |
BRP | bathroom privilages |
Bx | biopsy |
c | with |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
Ca | cancer |
CXR | chest x-ray |
cap | capsule |
CBC | complete blood count |
cc | cubic centimeter |
H20 | water |