Medical Abbreviations: section 1 Flashcards

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ā

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Before

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@

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At

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A&D

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Admission and discharge

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A&P

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Anterior/posterior

Anatomy and physiology

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āā

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Of each

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Ab

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Abortion

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abd

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Abdomen, abdominal

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ac

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Before meals

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AD

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Right ear

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ad lib

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As desired

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ADL

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Activities of daily living

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adm

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Admission

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AED

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Automated external defibrillation

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AIDS

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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

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am, AM

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Morning, before noon

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amb

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Ambulate, walk

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amt

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Amount

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AP

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Apical pulse

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approx

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Approximately

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AS

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Left ear

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as tol

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As tolerated

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ASA

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Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)

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ASAP

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As soon as possible

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AU

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Both ears

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av

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Average

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Ax

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Axils, auxiliary, armpit