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, abd abdomen
ABG arterial blood gas
ac before meals
ADL activities of daily living
ad lib as desired
A.M. morning
amb. ambulatory, walking
amp. ampule
amt. amount
AP anterior/posterior and apical pulse
approx. approximately (about)
ax. axillary
bid twice a day
BM bowel movement
BMR basal metabolic rate