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C

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Cervical/ centigrade/ Celsius

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C, c( with dash over it)

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With

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C1

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First cervical vertebrae

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Ca

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Calcium

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CA

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Cancer, carcinoma

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CAAHEP

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Commission on accreditation of allied health education programs

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CAATE

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Commission accreditation of athletic training education

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CABG

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Coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

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Coronary artery disease

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cal

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Calorie

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CARF

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Commission Accreditation of rehabilitation facilities

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CAT

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Computer assisted tomography

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CAT scan

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Computerized axial tomography scan

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CBC

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Complete blood count

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CBI

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Closed brain injury

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CBR

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Complete bed rest

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CBS

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Chronic brain syndrome

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CC

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Chief complaint/ carbon copy

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cc

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Cubic centimeters

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CCU

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Coronary care unit

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CDC

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Centers for disease control and prevention

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CE

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Continuing education

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CEU

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Continuing education units

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CF

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Cystic fibrosis

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CFL

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Calcaneofibular ligament

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CFS

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Chronic fatigue syndrome

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CHD

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Coronary heart disease

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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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CHI

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Closed head injury

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CHO

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Carbohydrate

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Chol

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Cholesterol

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CHT

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Certified hand therapists

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Cl

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Contraindications/ clinical instructions/ cardiac index

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CID

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Cervical immobilization device

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CKD

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Chronic kidney disease

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Cl

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Chlorine

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cm

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Centimeters

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CME

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Continuing medical education

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CMP

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Competitive medical plan

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CMS

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Circulation, motion, sensation

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CN

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Cranial nerves

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CNS

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Central nervous system

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C/O, c/o

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Complains of

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CO

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Cardiac output/ carbon monoxide

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CO2

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Carbon dioxide

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COG

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Center of gravity

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COLD

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Chronic obstruction lung disease

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COM

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Center of mass

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Cont.

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Continue

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Contra

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Contraindications

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COPD

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Chronic obstruction pulmonary disease

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COTA

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Certified occupational therapy assistants

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CP

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Chest pain/ cerebral palsy/ chest compressions

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CPE

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Continuing professional education

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CPM

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Continuing passive motion

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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cr. c.r

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Contract relax

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CRF

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Chronic renal failure

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CRI

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Chronic renal index

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Crit

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Hematocrit

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CRT

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Capillary refill time

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C&S

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Culture and sensitivity

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CSF

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Cerebral spinal fluid

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C-spine

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Cervical spine

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CT

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Computed tomography

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CT scan

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Computed tomography scan

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CTS

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

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cu

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Cubic

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CV

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Cardiovascular

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CVA

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Cardiovascular accident

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CVD

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Cardiovascular disease

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c/w

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Consistent with

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CWI

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Crutch walking instruction

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CXR

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Chest X-ray

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Cysto

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Cytoscopic examination

Medical Terminology Abbreviations (12 decks)

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