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Medical Acronyms or Abbreviations
Medical Acronyms or Abbreviations
ABBREVIATIONS
• ASA: aspirin
• ATC: around the clock
• a.c. (ante cibos): Before meals. As
• AU: both ears
in taking a medicine before meals.
• b.i.d.: Twice daily. As in taking a
• a/g ratio: Albumin to globulin
medicine twice daily.
ratio.
• BKA: Below the knee amputation.
• ABG: arterial blood gas
• BM: bowel movement
• ACL: Anterior cruciate ligament.
ACL injuries are one of the most • BP: blood pressure
common ligament injuries to the
• BRP: bathroom privilege
knee.
• C&S: Culture and sensitivity,
• AD: right ear
performed to detect infection.
• ADH: Antidiuretic hormone
• Ca: Cancer; carcinoma.
• ADHD: Attention deficit
• CABG. Coronary artery bypass
hyperactivity disorder
graft. A surgery involving the
• ADL: activities of daily living heart.
Example: Order-Dilantin
50mg p.o. TID
Drug available-
Dilantin 125 mg/5ml