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medical abbreviation
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Term | Definition |
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abd | abdomen |
abr | absolute bedrest |
ac | before meals |
ad lib | as desired |
adm. | admission |
adl | activities of daily living |
afb | acid-fast bacillus |
aids | acquired immune deficiency syndrome |
bcf | brachiocephalic fistula |
c | caesarian |
aka | above- knee amputaion |
al | assisted living |
am | morning |
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 |