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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 |