abbreviations week 1
Abbreviation for Before
A
stomach
gastr
abbreviation for morning
AM
pain
-algia
blephar-
eyelid
Abbreviation for as desired
ad lib
intestines, usually small
enter
Abbreviation for against medical advice
AMA
loosening, destruction
-lysis
surgical removal
-ectomy
abbreviation for abdomen
abd
rhin-
nose
Abbreviation for appointment
appt
stone
lith-
create an opening
-ostomy
abbreviation for activities of daily living
ADLs
soft
-malacia
abbreviation for as soon as possible
ASAP
observe
-scop
-otomy
cut into
abbreviation for before meals
ac
-ologist
specialist
abbreviation for twice a day
bid
crani-
skull
mind
psycho-