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VERY Common Abbr.
Commonly Encountered Abbreviations C's
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| C | celsius, centigrade |
| CA | cancer, calcium |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCU | coronary care unit |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CGN | chronic glomerulonephritis |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CI | chloride |
| CLL | chronic lymphocytic leukemia |
| cm | centimeter |
| CML | chronic myelocytic leukemia |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| Contra | against |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary disease |
| CS | cesarean section |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| CVD | cardiovascular disease |
| CXR | chest x-ray, chest radiograph |