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ASCVD

ASCVD. Arteriorsclerotic cardiovascular disease Hardening of the arteries; affecting the heart. A.U. both ears Vertebrate organs used in sound conduction and equilibrium; capable of detecting vibrating motion. A & W. alive and well

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ASCVD

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  1. ASCVD Arteriorsclerotic cardiovascular disease Hardening of the arteries; affecting the heart

  2. A.U. both ears Vertebrate organs used in sound conduction and equilibrium; capable of detecting vibrating motion.

  3. A & W alive and well having life; free from disease

  4. BCP birth control pills Deliberate prevention of conception or impregnation.

  5. bid b.i.d. twice a day pertaining to two times a day

  6. B/KA below knee amputation removal of limb below knee area

  7. BM bowel movement defecation; passing of stool

  8. BMIbody mass indexmeasure of body fat based on height and weight

  9. BMR basal metabolic rate Minimal caloric requirement needed to sustain life

  10. B/P blood pressure hypertension; the silent killer

  11. BPH benign prostatic hypertrophy An enlarged prostate that is usually noncancerous

  12. bpm beats per minute Referring to how many heart beats per minute

  13. BR bed rest bed rest

  14. BS blood sugar, breath sounds hypoglycemia

  15. BUN blood urea nitrogen blood urea nitrogen

  16. Bx bx biopsy Surgical removal of living body tissue for study and diagnosis with a microscope.

  17. c with used to shorthand doctors instructions

  18. c/o complains of Used as shorthand by doctors and nurses

  19. C&S culture and sensitivity Living material in nutrient media; able to respond to stimulation.

  20. C Celsius international thermometric scale

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