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Medical Terms C
Question | Answer |
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C | degrees celsius |
c, w/ | with |
Ca | calcium |
CA | cancer |
cal | calorie |
Cap | capsule |
CAT | computerized axial tomography |
Cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBET | certified biomedical equipment technician |
CBR | complete bed rest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CC | cheif complaint |
CCU | coronary care unit, critical care unit |
CDA | certified dental assisstant |
CDC | Centers for Disease, Control and Prevention |
CEO | Chief Executive Order |
CF | cystic fibrosis |
CHD | coronary heart disease |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CHO | carbohydrate |
chol | cholestrol |
CICU | cardiac intensive care unit |
ck | check |
Cl | chloride or chlorine |
cl liq | clear liquids |
cm | centimeter |
CMA | certified medical assistant |
CNP | certified nurse practioner |
CNS | central nervous system |
co, c/o | complains of |
CO | carbon monoxide, coronary exclusion |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
Comp | complete, compound |
cont | continued |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
COTA | certified occupational therapy assistant |
Cp | cerebral palsy |
CPK | creatine phosphokinase |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CPT | current procedure technology |
CRTT | certified respiratory therapy technician |
CS | central supply or service |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
CSR | central supply room |
CST | certified surgical technologist |
CT | computerized tomography copper |
Cu | copper |
CVA | cerebral vascular accident |
Cx | cervix, complication, complaint |