Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms (A)

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a

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before

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aa

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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

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ABGs

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arterial blood gases

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ACTH

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adrenocorticotropic hormone

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ADFC

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aid to families with dependent children

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ADH

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anti-diuretic hormone

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ad lib

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as desired, at liberty

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ADLs

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activities of daily living

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AFP

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alpha-fetoprotein

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A/G ratio

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albumin-globulin ratio

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AHRQ

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

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AIDS

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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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AKA

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above the knee amputation

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ALL

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acute lymphocytic leukemia

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ALS

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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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AMA

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American Medical Association

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AMB

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ambulate, ambulatory

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AML

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acute myelocytic leukemia

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ANA

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American Nurses Association

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ANA

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anti-nuclear body

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ANCC

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American Nurses Credentialing Center

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AP

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anteposterior

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APTT

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activated partial thromboplastin time

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ARC

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American Red Cross

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ARDS

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acute (or adult) respiratory distress syndrome

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ARF

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acute renal failure

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ASHD

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arteriosclerotic heart disease

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AST

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aspartate aminotransferase

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ATN

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acute tubular necrosis

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AV

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atrioventricular

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AVM

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arteriovenous malformation

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AVR

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aortic valve replacement