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Med Abbreviations C
Term | Definition |
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°C | degrees Celsius |
c line above, 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 | chief complaint |
CCU | coronary care unit, critical care unit |
CDA | certified dental assistant |
CDC | centers for disease control and prevention |
CEO | chief executive officer |
CF | cystic fibrosis |
CHD | coronary heart disease |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CHO | carbohydrate |
chol | cholesterol |
CICU | cardiac intensive care unit |
ck | check |
Cl | chloride or chlorine |
cl liq | clear liquids |
cm | centimeter |
CMA | certified medical assistant |
CNP | certified nurse practitioner |
CNS | central nervous system |
co, c/o | complaints of |
CO | carbon monoxide |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
Comp | complete |
cont | continued |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
COTA | certified occupational therapy assistant |
CP | cerebral palsy |
CPK | creatine phosphokinase |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CPT | current procedure terminology |
CRT | certified respiratory therapy |
CS | central supply or service |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CSF | cerbal spinal fluid |
CSR | central supply room |
CST | certified surgical technician |
Cu | copper |
CUA | cerbal vascular accident |
Cx | complication or complaint |