What does AD stand for in medical terms?
Alzheimer’s disease
List of medical abbreviations: A
Abbreviation | Meaning |
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AD | Alzheimer’s disease acute distress Aortic dissection right ear (from Latin auris dexter) as directed |
ADA | adenosine deaminase American Dental Association American Diabetes Association; e.g., “ADA diet” Americans with Disabilities Act |
ADC | AIDS dementia complex |
What does AD stand for in nursing?
Nursing Abbreviations and Acronyms

Abbreviations & Acronyms | Meaning |
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ac | Before meals |
AD | Admitting diagnosis |
A&D | Admission and discharge |
Ad lib | As desired, if the patient so desired |
What is AD in pharmacy?
a.d. right ear. Derived from Latin, auris dextra.
What does AD stand for in pharmacy?
right ear
Table 1: Common Medical Abbreviations

Abbreviation | Meaning / Intended Meaning |
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ac | before meals |
achs | before meals and at bedtime |
AD | right ear |
ad lib | freely; as much as desired |
What is AD in psychology?
abbreviation for action disorganization syndrome.
What is BD medicine?
twice a day —used in writing prescriptions.
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How often is BD medication?
Pharmacy Abbreviations
Abbreviation | Meaning |
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b. | twice |
b.d. | twice daily |
b.i.d. | twice daily |