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What does 'aa' stand for?
What does 'AA' refer to?
What does 'Ab' represent?
What does 'ABC' refer to in medical terminology?
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What is the meaning of 'Abd'?
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What does 'Abs' mean?
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What does 'ac' indicate?
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What does 'Ad lib' mean in medical context?
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What does 'Admin' refer to?
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What does 'AM' or 'a.m.' mean?
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What does 'Amt' indicate?
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What is the meaning of 'AP'?
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What does 'Approx' represent?
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What does 'ASA' stand for?
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What does 'b/c' indicate?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations (aa-BPM)
- aa: Refers to "of each," commonly used in prescriptions to indicate quantity per item.
- AA: Stands for "affected area" or "Alcoholics Anonymous," relevant in both medical and social contexts.
- Ab: Abbreviation for "abortion" or "antibody," significant in medical discussions around immunology and reproductive health.
- ABC: Represents "airway, breathing, circulation," a critical mnemonic for emergency medical assessments.
- Abd: Short for "abdominal," referring to the area encompassing the stomach and digestive organs.
- Abs: Indicates "absent," often used in medical records to denote a missing piece of information or lack of a symptom.
- ac: Means "before meals," important for scheduling medication or treatment related to food intake.
- Ad lib: Translates to "as desired," allowing patients flexibility in medication or activity according to their preference.
- Admin: Short form for "admission," used in hospital contexts for patient intake procedures.
- AM or a.m.: Refers to "morning" or "before noon," essential for appointment scheduling and medication timing.
- Amt: Stands for "amount," frequently used in prescriptions or dietary guidelines.
- AP: Denotes "apical pulse," a critical measurement in assessing heart functionality.
- Approx: Abbreviation for "approximately," used in medical notes to convey estimated figures or timeframes.
- Appt: Short for "appointment," relevant in scheduling patient consultations.
- ASA: Represents "aspirin," a common medication for pain relief and anti-inflammatory purposes.
- ASAP: Means "as soon as possible," indicating urgency in medical requests or actions.
- BA: Abbreviation for "backache," a symptom often recorded during patient evaluations.
- b/c: Stands for "because," used in medical documentation to explain reasons for treatments or conditions.
- BC: Refers to "blood culture," a laboratory test to detect infections in the bloodstream.
- Bid: Indicates "twice a day," commonly used in medication dosage instructions.
- BM: Stands for "bowel movement," a key indicator in assessing gastrointestinal health.
- BP: Abbreviation for "blood pressure," a critical vital sign in evaluating cardiovascular health.
- BPM: Means "beats per minute," a measure of heart rate essential in monitoring heart health.
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