ma Flashcards
bilat
bilateral
Example: The patient had bilateral knee pain.
BM
bowel movement
Example: The patient had a normal bowel movement.
ВРН
benign prostatic hypertrophy
Example: The patient was diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy.
BS
bowel sounds/ breath sounds
Example: The nurse assessed the patient’s bowel sounds.
Bx
biopsy
Example: The doctor ordered a biopsy of the skin lesion.
c/o
complains of
Example: The patient complains of chest pain.
C&S
culture and sensitivity
Example: The doctor ordered a culture and sensitivity test.
CA
cancer
Example: The patient was diagnosed with lung cancer.
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
Example: The patient underwent a coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
CAD
coronary artery disease
Example: The patient has a history of coronary artery disease.
caps
capsules
Example: The medication comes in the form of capsules.
СВС
complete blood count
Example: The doctor ordered a complete blood count test.
CC
cubic centimeter (same as mLs)
Example: The medication dosage is in milliliters (mLs).
CC
chief complaint
Example: The patient’s chief complaint was shortness of breath.
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Example: The CDC issued guidelines for COVID-19 prevention.
CHF
congestive heart failure
Example: The patient was hospitalized for congestive heart failure.
cm
centimeter
Example: The wound measured 2 centimeters in length.
CNS
central nervous system
Example: The infection affected the central nervous system.
CO2
carbon dioxide
Example: The patient’s blood gas showed elevated carbon dioxide levels.
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Example: The patient was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
CS
cesarean section
Example: The patient had a cesarean section delivery.
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
Example: The doctor collected a sample of cerebrospinal fluid for testing.
CVA
cerebral vascular accident or stroke
Example: The patient suffered a cerebral vascular accident.
