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What does CCU stand for?
What is the definition of CDC?
Center for Disease Control
What does CEU stand for?
Continuing Education Unit
What does CHO represent in medical terminology?
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Define chol.
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What does ck mean?
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What does Cl stand for?
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What is cl liq?
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What does cm represent?
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Define CNS.
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What does co or c/o mean?
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What does CO refer to?
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What is the meaning of CO2?
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Define Comp.
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What does cont mean?
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What is CPAP?
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What does CPR stand for?
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Define C&S.
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What does CSF refer to?
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What is the meaning of Cu?
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What does comp mean?
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What does CXR stand for?
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What does d stand for?
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What is DAT?
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Define D/C.
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What does DEA stand for?
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What does del mean?
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What does Dept refer to?
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What does DHHS stand for?
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What does dil mean?
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Define DNA.
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What does DNR stand for?
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What does DOA mean?
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What does DOB stand for?
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What does DOD refer to?
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What does dr mean?
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Define drg, drsg, dsg.
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What does DSD stand for?
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What is DW?
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What does Dx mean?
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What does ea stand for?
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What does EBL mean?
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What does ECG or EKG represent?
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What does ED stand for?
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What does EENT represent?
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What does elix mean?
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What does EMS stand for?
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What does ENT refer to?
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What does EPA stand for?
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What does ER stand for?
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What does et mean?
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What does Ex or exam stand for?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations
- CCU: Stands for Coronary Care Unit or Critical Care Unit, a specialized area for monitoring patients with heart conditions.
- CDC: Refers to the Center for Disease Control, a federal agency focused on public health and disease prevention.
- CEU: Represents Continuing Education Unit, a measure used for non-academic education aimed at professionals.
- CHO: An abbreviation for Carbohydrate, an essential macronutrient for energy.
- Chol: Stands for Cholesterol, a waxy substance found in blood, important for various bodily functions.
- CK: Indicates "check," commonly used in medical documentation.
- Cl: Represents Chloride or Chlorine, an essential electrolyte.
- Cl Liq: Refers to Clear Liquid, often part of dietary guidelines for patients.
- CM: Abbreviation for Centimeter, a unit of length in the metric system.
- CNS: Stands for Central Nervous System, which includes the brain and spinal cord.
- Co, C/O: Stands for Complaints Of, used to note patient symptoms.
- CO: Represents Carbon Monoxide, a harmful gas when inhaled.
- CO2: Refers to Carbon Dioxide, a byproduct of metabolism and important for respiration.
- Comp: Denotes "Complete," used in medical documentation for thorough assessments.
- Cont: Indicates "continued," often used in progress notes.
- CPAP: Stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, a treatment for sleep apnea.
- CPR: Abbreviation for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a life-saving procedure in emergencies.
- C&S: Refers to Culture and Sensitivity, a lab test to identify infections and effective treatments.
- CSF: Represents Cerebrospinal Fluid, which cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord.
- Cu: Stands for Copper, a trace mineral important for bodily functions.
- Comp: Abbreviation for Complication or Complaint, used to note issues in patient care.
- CXR: Abbreviation for Chest X-ray, an imaging technique to examine lung conditions.
- D: Represents Day, a unit of time.
- DAT: Stands for Diet As Tolerated, indicating dietary restrictions based on patient’s condition.
- D/C, dc, disc: Term for Discontinue or Discharge, used in patient treatment plans.
- DEA: Refers to the Drug Enforcement Agency, the agency regulating controlled substances.
- Del: Abbreviation for Delivery, often related to childbirth or transferring medical supplies.
- Dept: Stands for Department, used to specify units in healthcare settings.
- DHHS: Represents the Department of Health and Human Services, overseeing public health.
- Dil: Indicates "dilute," often used in medication preparation.
- DNA: Stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid, the molecule carrying genetic information.
- DNR: Represents Do Not Resuscitate, a medical order to withhold resuscitation.
- DOA: Stands for Dead On Arrival, a term used when a patient arrives without signs of life.
- DOB: Indicates Date Of Birth, crucial for patient identification.
- DOD: Represents Date Of Death, used in medical records for accuracy.
- Dr: Abbreviation for Dram or Drainage, relevant in measuring or assessing wounds.
- Drg, drsg, dsg: Refers to Dressing, used in wound care documentation.
- DSD: Stands for Dry Sterile Dressing, a method of wound coverage.
- DW: Represents Distilled Water, commonly used in medical procedures.
- Dx, dx: Abbreviates Diagnosis, indicating a patient’s identified medical condition.
- Ea: Denotes Each, often used in medication prescriptions.
- EBL: Stands for Estimated Blood Loss, crucial in surgical notes.
- ECG, EKG: Refers to Electrocardiogram, a test to measure heart electrical activity.
- ED: Abbreviation for Emergency Department, a critical care unit in hospitals.
- EENT: Stands for Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, referring to areas of medical examination.
- Elix: Abbreviation for Elixir, a medicinal solution often with alcohol.
- EMS: Stands for Emergency Medical Services, key responders in medical emergencies.
- ENT: Represents Ear, Nose, Throat, specializing in these areas of medicine.
- EPA: Refers to the Environmental Protection Agency, regulating environmental health.
- ER: Stands for Emergency Room, where urgent medical care is provided.
- Et: Means "and," commonly used in medical documentation.
- Ex, Exam: Abbreviation for Examination, pertaining to patient assessments.
- Exc: Stands for Excision, the surgical removal of tissue.
- Exp: Represents Exploratory or Expiration, used in surgical and medical contexts.
- Ext: Abbreviation for Extract, Extraction, or External, indicating various medical procedures or locations.
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