Medical Terminology Flash Cards: Abbreviations Starting with A: Part 5

Learning medical terminology abbreviations is a core component of mastering a medical terminology course. This set of flashcards includes fifteen medical terminology abbreviations beginning with the letter "A." Abbreviations have more than one meaning; therefore, slides that include multiple meanings are separated by semicolons. Medical terms may have more than one abbreviation, and slides including multiple abbreviations are separated by commas.

Directions

1. Click on the first slide to enlarge to full screen.
2. Click on the slide or thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.
3. Study the abbreviations backwards by clicking on the last slide and clicking on the thumbnails to advance to the previous slides.

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Free Medical Terminology Abbreviation Flash Cards

Medical Terminology Study Guide by Katrena

AVR

aortic valve replacement

AIH

artificial insemination by husband

AFP

alpha-fetoprotein

AAA

abdominal aortic aneurysm

ADH

adhesion; antidiuretic hormone

A2

aortic valve closure

AP

abruptio placenta; angina pectoris; anteroposterior; anterior-posterior; appendectomy; appendicitis

ART

arthritis; assisted reproductive technology

ATP

adenosine triphosphate

AIDS

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

AB, Abnl, abn

abnormal

ACU

acute care unit; ambulatory care unit

ABR

auditory brainstem response

ASD

atrial septal defect; autistic spectrum disorder

A/B

acid-base ratio

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