Med term

A

Abnormal; allergy; anterior

ā

Before

Abd

Abdomen

a.c.

Before a meal..

ACLS

Advanced cardiac life support

ad.

Add

ad lib

As desired

AED

Automated external defibrillator

a.m.

Morning

Amp

Ample; amputation

a.p.

Before a meal

APAP

Tylenol

ASA

Aspirin

AU

Both ears

Ax

Axillary Armpit

BG

Blood glucose

bid

Twice a day

B

Bilateral both sides

Bld

Blood

Bm

Bone narrow; bowel movement ; breast milk