Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

Medical Abbreviations

• CHO: Short for carbohydrate, essential source of energy in nutrition.
• Cl: Refers to chloride or chlorine, an important electrolyte in the body.
• ck: An abbreviation for check, often used in medical charts and notes.
• CEO: Stands for chief executive officer, the highest-ranking official in an organization.
• CA: Abbreviation for cancer, a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
• chol: Refers to cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, relevant for heart health.
• CICU: Cardiac intensive care unit, specialized unit for patients with serious heart conditions.
• CDA: Certified dental assistant, a professional credential for dental support staff.
• cl liq: Indicates clear liquids, often prescribed for patients before surgeries or medical procedures.
• CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a key health agency in the United States focused on public health safety.
• CF: Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system.
• CHD: Coronary heart disease, a condition resulting from the build-up of plaque in the coronary arteries.
• CEU: Continuing education unit, a measure used in continuing education programs for professionals.
• CHF: Congestive heart failure, a chronic condition where the heart doesn't pump blood effectively.
• CC: Chief complaint, the primary issue or symptom reported by a patient.
• Cath: Refers to catheter or catheterize, a tube used to deliver or remove fluids.
• cc: Abbreviation for cubic centimeter, a unit of volume commonly used in medicine.
• CBR: Complete bed rest, a medical prescription for patients to remain in bed for recovery.
• CBET: Certified biomedical equipment technician, a professional responsible for maintaining medical equipment.
• CBC: Complete blood count, a blood test that evaluates overall health and detects disorders.
• CCU: Coronary care unit or critical care unit, specialized departments for severe heart or critical illness cases.
• CABG: Coronary artery bypass graft, a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart.
• c, w/: Means with; often used to denote associations in medical notation.
• C: Degrees Celsius (centigrade), a unit of temperature measurement.
• Ca: Represents calcium, a vital mineral for bone health and muscular functions.
• CAD: Coronary artery disease, a condition affecting the arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle.
• Cap: Refers to a capsule, a form of medication or supplement encapsulated for protection and ease of ingestion.
• cal: Abbreviation for calorie, a unit of energy measurement in dietary contexts.
• CAT: Computerized axial tomography, a medical imaging process that creates cross-sectional images of the body.

Test your knowledge of essential medical abbreviations with these flashcards. Each card provides a common abbreviation along with its definition, helping you understand vital terms in the medical field. Perfect for students and professionals who want to enhance their medical vocabulary.