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letter C med abbrev
Term | Definition |
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C | degrees celsius |
- c, w | with |
Ca | calcium |
CA | cancer |
cal | calorie |
Cap | capulse |
CAT | computerized axial tomography |
Cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBET | certified bio medical equipment technician |
CBR | complete bed rest |
cc | cubic meter |
CC | chief complaint |
CCU | coronary care unit/ critical care unit |
CDA | certified dental assistant |
CDC | center 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/chlorine |
Cl liq | clear liquids |
cm | centimeter |
CMA | certified medical assitant |
CNP | certified nurse practitioner |
CNS | central nervous system |
co, c/o | complains of |
CO | carbon monoxide, coronary occclusion |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
Comp | complete, compund |
cont | continued |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
COTA | certified occupational therapy assitant |
CP | cerebral palsy |
CPK | creative phosphokinase (cardiac enzyme) |
CPR | cardiopulmonary ressurection |
CPT | current procedure terminology |
CRTT | certified respiratory therapy technician |
CS | central supply/source |
C&S | culture and sentivity |
CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
CSR | central supply room |
CST | certified surgical technologist |
CT | computerized tomography |
Cu | copper |
CVA | cerebral vascular accident (stroke) |
Cx | cervix, complication, complaint |