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Abbreviations C
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| C | Celsius |
| _ c, W/ | with |
| Ca | calcium |
| CA | cancer |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graph |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| cal | calorie |
| Cap | capsule |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| Cath | catheter, catheterize |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBET | certified biomedical equipment technician |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeters |
| 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 |
| CEU | continuing education unit |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| chol | cholesterol |
| CICU | cardiac/coronary intensive care unit |
| ck | check |
| Cl | chloride, chlorine |
| cl liq | clear liquid |
| cm | centimeter |
| CMA | certified medical assistant |
| CNP | certified nurse practitioner |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| co, c/o | complains of |
| CO | carbon monoxide, coronary occlusion |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| Comp | complete, compound |
| cont | continued |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| COTA | certified occupational therapy assistant |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CPAP | continuous (constant) positive airway pressure |
| CPK | creatine phosphokinase (cardiac enzyme) |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CPT | current procedure terminology |
| CRTT | certified respiratory therapy technician |
| CS | central supply or service |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CSR | central supply room |
| CST | certified surgical technologist |
| CT | computerized tomography |
| CVA | cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
| CVD | cardiovascular disease |
| Cx | cervix, complication, complaint |
| CXR | chest X-ray or radiograph |