Basic Medical Terminology Part 2 Flashcards
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COTA
certified occupational therapy assistant
CP
cerebral palsy
CPK
creatine phosphokinase
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPT
current procedure terminology
CRTT
certified respiratory therapy technician
CS
central supply or service
C&S
culture and sensitivity
CSF
cerebral spinal fluid
CSR
central supply room
CST
certified surgical technologist
CT
computerized tomography
Cu
copper
CVA
cerebral vascular accident (stroke)
Cx
cervix, complications, or complaints
d
day
D&C
dilation and curettage
DA
dental assistant
DAT
diet as tolerated
DC
doctor of chiropractic
D/C, disc, or dc
discontinued or discharge
DDS
doctor of dental surgery
DEA
Drug Enforcement Agency
del
delivery
Dept
department
DH
dental hygienist
DHHS
Department of Health and Human Services
Diff
differential white blood cell count
dil
dilute or dissolve
DMD
doctor of dental medicine
DMS
diagnostic medical sonography
DNR
do not resuscitate
DO
doctor of osteopathy
DOA
dead on arrival