Acronyms C Flashcards

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CA

A

cancer

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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

A

coronary artery disease

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cath

A

catheter

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CBC

A

complete blood count

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CC

A

chief complaint

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CCU

A

coronary care unit, critical care unit

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CDC

A

Centers for Disease Control and Pervention

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CHF

A

congestive heart failure

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CK

A

creatine kinase

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CK-MB

A

serum creatine kinase, myocardial bound

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Cl

A

chlorine

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CLL

A

chronic lymphocytic leukemia

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CNS

A

central nervous system

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c/o

A

complaints of

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CP

A

chest pain

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CPAP

A

continuous positive airway pressure

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CPK

A

creatine phosphokinase

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CREST

A

calcinosis, raynaud phenomenon

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CRP

A

C-reactive protein

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CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid

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CT

A

computed/computerized tomography

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CV

A

cardiovascular

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident; costovertebral angle

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CVP

A

central venous pressure

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CXR

A

chest x-ray