Abbreviation of Medical Terms (A-C) Flashcards by Keith Ashley Salinas

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a.c.

A

before meals

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A.M

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before noon

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ACLS

A

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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ACTH

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

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ad lib

A

as much as needed; desired

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ADL

A

activities of daily living

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AFB

A

Acid Fast Bacillus

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Ag

A

Antigen

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AGA

A

Appropriate for Gestational Age

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AIDS

A

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

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AKA

A

Above Knee Amputation

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AMA

A

Against Medical Advice

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amt.

A

amount

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ANA

A

antinuclear antibodies

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anes.

A

anesthesia

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Anti-HA

A

antibody to hepatitis A

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Anti-HB

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antibody to hepatitis B

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Anti-HBc

A

antibody to hepatitis B core antigen

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Anti-HBe

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antibody to hepatitis B “e” antigen

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Anti-HBs

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antibody to hepatitis B “surface” antigen

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AP & Lat.

A

anteroposterior and lateral

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ARC

A

AIDS Related Complex

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ARDS

A

Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome

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ARF

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Acute Renal Failure

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ASAP

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as soon as possible

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ASHD

A

Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease

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ASO

A

Antistreptolysin-O

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b.i.d

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twice a day

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B.R.P.

A

bathroom privilege

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Ba

A

barium

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BAO

A

branch artery occlusion

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BBB

A

bundle branch block

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BCG

A

Bacillus Calmette Guerin vaccine

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BKA

A

Below Knee Amputation

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BM

A

bowel movement

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BP

A

blood pressure

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BPH

A

benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia

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BUN

A

Blood Urea Nitrogen

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C&S

A

Culture and sensitivity

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C.

A

centigrade/celsius

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C.P.D

A

Cephalopelvic disproportion

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C.S.F.

A

Cerebrospinal Fluid

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C/S

A

cesarean section

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CA

A

carcinoma

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CHO

A

Carbohydrate

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Chol.

A

cholesterol

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CT

A

clotting time

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CBD

A

common bile duct

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CHF

A

Congestive Heart Failure

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Ca.

A

Calcium

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CAD

A

Coronary Artery Disease

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cap.

A

capsule

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CAPD

A

Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

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CAT Scan

A

Computerized Axial Tomography

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Cath.

A

catheter

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CBI

A

continuous bladder irrigation

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CC

A

chief complaint

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cc

A

cubic centimeter

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CCU

A

Coronary Care Unit

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CHD

A

Coronary Heart Disease

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cm.

A

centimeter

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CNS

A

central nervous system

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CO

A

carbon monoxide

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CO2

A

carbon dioxide

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COPD

A

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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CPK

A

creatine phosphokinase

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CPR

A

cardio-pulmonary resuscitation

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cu mm

A

cubic millimeter

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CVP

A

Central Venous Pressure

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CXR

A

Chest X-ray