AFB

acid - fast bacilli

Aids

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

 AKA

Also known as

AMA

American Medical Association

ASAP

As soon as possible

BID

Twice a day

BM

Bowel Movement

BP

Blood Pressure

 ‾

C

With

CA

Cancer

CBC

Complete Blood Count

 cc

cubic centimeter

CCU

Corinary Care unit

CDC

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

CICU

Corinary Intensive Care unit

cm

centimeter

CMV

cytomegalovirus

CNS

Central Nervous System

CO

Carbon Monoxide

CO2

carbon dioxide

C&S

culture and sensitivity

CSF

Cerebral Spinal Fluid

CVA

cerebrovascular accident (stroke)