Medical Abbreviations: section 1 Flashcards
0
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ā
A
Before
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@
A
At
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A&D
A
Admission and discharge
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A&P
A
Anterior/posterior
Anatomy and physiology
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āā
A
Of each
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Ab
A
Abortion
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abd
A
Abdomen, abdominal
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ac
A
Before meals
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AD
A
Right ear
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ad lib
A
As desired
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ADL
A
Activities of daily living
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adm
A
Admission
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AED
A
Automated external defibrillation
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AIDS
A
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
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am, AM
A
Morning, before noon
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amb
A
Ambulate, walk
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amt
A
Amount
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AP
A
Apical pulse
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approx
A
Approximately
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AS
A
Left ear
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as tol
A
As tolerated
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ASA
A
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
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ASAP
A
As soon as possible
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AU
A
Both ears
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av
A
Average
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Ax
A
Axils, auxiliary, armpit
