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Abbreviations C
Term | Definition |
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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 |