C Abriviations Flashcards
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C or w/
With
C
Degrees Celsius
CA
Cancer
Ca
Calcium
CAD
Coronary artery disease
cal
Calorie
Cap
Capsule
CAT
Computerized axial tomography
CT
Computerized axial tomography
Cath
Catheter
CBC
Complete blood count
CBET
Certified biomedical equipment technician
CBR
Complete bedrest
cc
Cubic centimeter
CC
Chief complaint
CCU
Coronary care unit
CDA
Certified dental assistant
CDC
Center for disease control
CEO
Chief executive officer
CHD
Coronary heart disease
CHF
Congestive heart failure
CHO
Carbohydrate
Chol
Cholesterol
CICU
Cardiac intensive care unit
ck
Check
Cl
Chlorine or chloride
Cl liq
Clear liquids
cm
Centimeters
CMA
Certified medical assistant
CNP
Certified nurse practitioner
CNS
Central nervous system
Co or c/o
Complaints of
CO
Carbon monoxide
CO2
Carbon dioxide
Comp
Complete or compound
Cont
Continued
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COTA
Certified occupational therapy assistant
CP
Cerebral palsy
CPK
Creatine phosphokinase (cardiac enzyme)
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CS
Central supply, service
CSR
Central supply room
C&S
Culture& sensitivity
CSF
Cerebral spinal fluid
CST
Certified surgical technologist
CT
Computerized tomography
Cu
Copper
CVA
Cerebral vascular accident, stroke
Cx
Cervix
CXR
Chest X-ray