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CCMA abbreviations
abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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-c- | with |
c | celsius centigrade |
Ca | calcium |
CA | cancer |
CAB | coronary artery bypass |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
Cal | calorie |
cap | capsule |
CAT | computerized axial tomography |
CT scan | computerized axial tomography |
cath | catheter |
CBC | complete blood count |
CBR | complete bed rest |
cc | cubic centimeter |
CC | chief complaint |
CCU | coronary care unit cardiac care unit |
CDC | center for disease control and prevention |
CEA | carcinoembryonic antigen |
CEU | continuing education unit |
CHD | coronary heart disease |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
chol | cholesterol |
CF | cystic fibrosis |
CFS | chronic fatigue syndrome |
CHD | coronary heart disease |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CHO | carbohydrate |
CK | creatine kinase |
CPK | creatine kinase |
Cl | chloride |
CLIA '88 | clinical laboratory improvement act of 1988 |
Cl liq | clear liquid |
CLS | clinical laboratory scientist |
MT | clinical laboratory scientist |
CLT | clinical laboratory technician |
MLT | clinical laboratory technician |
CM | centimeter |
CNS | central nervous system |
c/o | complains of |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COD | cause of death |
COLA | commission on office laboratory accreditation |
comp | compound |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CPU | central processing unit |
CQI | continuous quality improvement |
CRD | chronic respiratory disease |
CRP | c-reactive protein |
C&S | culture & sensitivity |
CS | central supply |
CSF | cerebral spinal fluid cerebrospinal fluid |
CTS | carpal tunnel syndrome |
CVC | central venous catheter |
CVD | cardiovascular disease |
CVS | chorionic villus sampling |
CT | computer tomography |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
cysto | cystoscopy |
Cx | cervix |
CXR | chest x-ray |
d/c | discontinue |
D&C | dilation and curettage |
DAT | diet as tolerated direct antihuman globulin test |
Ddx | differential diagnosis |
DI | diabetes insipidus |
DIC | disseminated intravascular coagulation |
Dil | dilute |
dil | dilute |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DNR | do not resuscitate |
DNS | deviated nasal septum |
DOA | dead on arrival |
DOB | date of birth |
DOC | date of conception |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
DOMS | delayed onset muscle soreness |
DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus |
DT's | delirium tremens |
dx | diagnosis |
Dx | diagnosis |