Medical Terminology includes a huge number of abbreviations. This set
of flashcards features fifteen medical terminology abbreviations that begin
with the letter "A." Some abbreviations have more than one meaning; slides including multiple meanings are separated by semicolons. Some terms
have more than one abbreviation; slides including multiple abbreviations are
separated by commas. Use contextual clues to determine which meaning is correct in any given situation.
Directions
- Click on the first slide to enlarge to full screen.
- Click on the slide or thumbnail at the bottom to advance to the next slide.
- 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 |
Free Medical Terminology Resource by Katrena |
ASAP |
as soon as possible |
alb |
albumin |
AMA |
advanced maternal age; against medical advice; American Medical Association |
ADS |
antibody deficiency syndrome |
AB, Ab, ab |
abortion |
ACL |
anterior cruciate ligament |
A-V, AV |
aortic valve; artificial ventilation; arteriovenous; atrioventricular |
amb |
ambulance; ambulatory |
AI |
accidentally incurred; aortic insufficiency; artificial insemination |
ALND |
axillary lymph node dissection |
ARM |
artificial rupture of membranes |
APAP |
acetaminophen |
ADE |
acute disseminated encephalitis; adverse drug event |
AVN |
atrioventricular node |
ARF |
acute renal failure; acute respiratory failure |
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