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Foundational healthcare data concepts and cross-domain terminology.
34,570 general terms
AnxiolyticANX
A medication that reduces anxiety and promotes relaxation.
Arterial Blood GasABG
As NeededPRN
Aseptic TechniqueAseptic
Procedures used to prevent contamination during sterile compounding.
Aspartate AminotransferaseAST
AspirinASA
AssayAssay
An investigative procedure in laboratory medicine or biology for qualitatively assessing or quantitatively measuring the presence or functional activity of a target entity.
Association for the Advancement of Medical InstrumentationAAMI
At BedtimeHS
Atrial FibrillationAFib
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderADHD
AutoclaveAutoclave
Automated CarouselCarousel
Automated Dispensing CabinetADC
A computerized drug storage device used in healthcare settings to manage and distribute medications.
Automated Dispensing UnitADU
Auxiliary LabelAuxiliary
An additional label affixed to a medication container providing warnings or instructions.
Average Length of StayALOS
Average Wholesale PriceAWP
A benchmark price used for calculating payments to pharmacies by third-party payers.
BackorderBackorder
Bank Identification NumberBIN