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Health Care Records - Q – Units of Measure & A – Meaning
Question | Answer |
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cc | cubic centimeter; 1 cc = 1 mL [use the metric equivalent mL] |
cm | centimeter; 2.5 cm = 1 inch |
g or gm | gram |
kg | kilogram; equal to 1,000 grams or 2.2 pounds |
L | liter |
mg | milligram; equal to one-thousandth (0.001) of a gram |
mL or ml | milliliter; equal to one-thousandth (0.001) of a liter |
mm | millimeter; equal to one-thousandth (0.001) of a meter |
cu mm or mm3 | cubic millimeter |
fl oz | fluid ounce |
gr | grain |
gt | drop (gutta = drop) |
gtt | drops |
dr | dram; equal to 1/8 ounce |
oz | ounce |
lb or | |
qt | quart; equal to 32 ounces |