A - C (Abb.) Flashcards
A & E
Accident and Emergency
MS: Accident and Emergency
AAA
Abdominal aortic
MS: Intensive/Coronary Care Unit
ABC
Airway, breathing, circulation
MS: First aid
a.c.
Before food (ante cibum)
MS: Therapeutics
ACBS
Airway, breathing, circulation
MS: First aid
ACE
Angiotensin-converting enzyme
MS: Cardiology
ACP
Augmented care period
MS: Intensive/Coronary Care Unit
ACTH
Adrenocorticotrophic hormone
MS: Endocrinology
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone
MS: Endocrinology
ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
MS: Pediatrics
AE
Atrial extrasystole
MS: Intensive/Coronary Care Unit
AE
Air entry
MS: Respiratory/medicine
AF
Atrial fibrillation (or flutter)
MS: Cardiology
AFP
Alpha-fetoprotein
MS: Obstetrics
Ag
Silver
MS: Therapeutics