click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Medical Abbreviation
51-100
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| BSA | body surface area |
| BSE | breast self exam |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| BV | bacterial vaginosis; blood volume |
| Bx | biopsy |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| C1-C7 | cervical vertebrae |
| Ca | cancer |
| CAB | coronary artery bypass |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass grafting |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cap,caps | capsules |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCE | cholecystectomy |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| chr | chronic |
| CIS | carcinoma in situ |
| CK | creatinine kinase |
| cm | centimeter |
| CMV | cytomegalovirus |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| COLD | chronic obstructive lung disease |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPE | complete physical exam |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CV | cardiovascular |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident aka stroke |
| Cx | cervix |
| Cx | culture,cervix |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| d | day |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| DEA | drug enforcement agency |
| Dil,dil | dilute |
| DJD | degenerative joint disease |
| DM | diabetes mellitus |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| DOB | date of birth |
| DPT | diphtheria-pertussis tetanus (vaccine) |
| DT's | delirium tremens |
| Dx,dx | diagnosis |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| ECHO | echocardiogram |