Medical Term A
A.C.
A.M.
morning
Br
Bed Rest
CM
centimeter
DX
diagonis
A.D.L
activities of daily living
ASL
American sign language
Bs
Breath Sound
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
DC
discharge
AMA
against medical advice
B.I.D
twice a day
CA
cancer
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
D
day
A&O
Alert and oriented
BP
blood pressure
complete blood count
CXR
chest x-ray
DOB
date of birth
ASAP
As soon as possible
Bx
biospy
CHF
congestive heart failure
DNR
Do not resuscitate
ENT
EAR,NOSE,THROAT