Medical Abbreviations: Section 3 Flashcards
0
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CHD
A
Coronary heart disease
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CDC
A
Centers for disease control and prevention
2
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CHF
A
Congestive heart failure
3
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CHO
A
Carbohydrate
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chol
A
Cholesterol
5
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CICU
A
Cardiac intensive care unit
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ck
A
Check
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cl liq
A
Clear liquids
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cm
A
Centimeter
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CNS
A
Central nervous system
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co, c/o
A
Complains of
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CO2
A
Carbon dioxide
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cont
A
Continued
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COPD
A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
14
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CPK
A
Creatine phosphokinase (cardiac enzyme)
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CPR
A
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CS
A
Central supply or service
17
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C&S
A
Culture and sensitivity
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CSF
A
Cerebrospinal fluid
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CSR
A
Central supply room
20
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CT
A
Computerized tomography
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CVA
A
Cerebral vascular accident (stroke)
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Cx
A
Cervix, complication, complaint
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d
A
Day
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DAT
A
Diet as tolerated
