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Key Terms
Term
Definition
CC
chief complaint
CCU
coronary care unit, critical care unit
CDA
certified dental assistant
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CEO
chief executive officer
CF
cystic fibrosis
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
CC | chief complaint |
CCU | coronary care unit, critical care unit |
CDA | certified dental assistant |
CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
CEO | chief executive officer |
CF | cystic fibrosis |
CHD | coronary heart disease |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CHO | carbohydrate |
Chol | cholesterol |
CICU | cardiac intensive care unit |
Ck | check |
Cl | chloride or chlorine |
cl liq | clear liquids |
cm | centimeter |
CMA | certified medical assistant |
CNP | certified nurse practitioner |
CNS | central nervous system |
co, c/o | complains of |
CO | carbon monoxide, coronary occlusion |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
Comp | complete, compound |
Cont | continued |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
COTA | certified occupational therapy assistant |
CP | cerebral palsy |
CPK | creatine phosphokinase (cardiac enzyme) |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CPT | Current Procedural Terminology |
CRTT | certified respiratory therapy technician |
CS | central supply or service |
C&S | culture and sensitivity |
CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
CSR | central supply room |
CST | certified surgical technologist |
CT | computerized tomography |
Cu | Copper |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
CVD | cardiovascular disease |
Cx | cervix, complication, complaint |