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cm-Dx
Medical abbrevations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cm | centimeter |
| CMV | cytomegalovirous |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO2 | Carbon Dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardipulmonary resuscitation |
| CRF | chronic renal failure |
| CS | cesarean section |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| CT scan or CAT scan | computerized tomography |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
| CC | chief complaint |
| c/o | complains of |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| cysto | cystoscopy |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| d/c or dc | discontinue |
| diff | differential count (WBC) |
| DIG | digoxin |
| DPT | diptheria.pertussis, tetanus |
| DM | Diabetes Mellitus |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| DRE | digital rectal exam |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| DUB | dysfunctional uterine bleeding |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |