Medical Abbreviations
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zionvinman on December 14, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 ad lib | as desired |
| AKA | above knee amputation |
| AM | morning |
| Amb | ambulatory, ambulate |
| Amt | amount |
| AP | apical pulse |
| Ax | axillary |
| Ba Enema | Barium Enema |
| BKA | below knee amputation |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BP | blood pressure |
| BRP | bathroom priveledges |
| BSC | bed-side commode |
| č (c with line over it) | with |
| cath or cath. | catheter |
| CBI | continuous bladder irrigation |
| Cl | Chloride/clear |
| CxR | chest x-ray |
| Cysto | cystoscopy |
| DNR | do NOT resuscitate |
| ECG (EKG) | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| exam | examination |
| GB | gallbladder |
| G/C | geri-chair |
| gtt | drops |
| gt | drop |
| H or hr | hour |
| HOH | hard of hearing |
| ac | before meals |
| ADL's | activities of daily living |
| adm | admission |
| Bx | biopsy |
| Δ | change |
| c/o | complaint of |
| DC (D/C) | discontinue |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| Fx | fracture |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| G-Tube | gastrostomy tube |
| HOB | head of bead |
| bid or BID | twice daily |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| D&C | dialation and carettage |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ED | emergency department |
| CBI | Continuous bladder irrigation |
| FUO | Fever of unknown origin |
| GU | genitourinary |
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