Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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What does CHO stand for?

Carbohydrate (correct)

Chloride

Chief Executive Officer

Check

What does Cl refer to?

Chloride or Chlorine

What does ck signify?

Check

What does CEO stand for?

Chief Executive Officer Signup and view all the answers

What does CA mean in a medical context?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does chol represent?

Cholesterol Signup and view all the answers

What does CICU stand for?

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Signup and view all the answers

What does CDA represent?

Certified Dental Assistant Signup and view all the answers

What does cl liq mean?

Clear Liquids Signup and view all the answers

What does CDC stand for?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Signup and view all the answers

What is CF an abbreviation for?

Cystic Fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What does CHD stand for?

Coronary Heart Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does CEU represent?

Continuing Education Unit Signup and view all the answers

What does CHF stand for?

Congestive Heart Failure Signup and view all the answers

What does CC refer to in a medical report?

Chief Complaint Signup and view all the answers

What does Cath stand for?

Catheter, Catheterize Signup and view all the answers

What does *cc represent?

Cubic Centimeter Signup and view all the answers

What does CBR mean?

Complete Bed Rest Signup and view all the answers

What does CBET stand for?

Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician Signup and view all the answers

What does CBC stand for?

Complete Blood Count Signup and view all the answers

What does CCU represent?

Coronary Care Unit, Critical Care Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of CABG?

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Signup and view all the answers

What does c, w/ represent?

With Signup and view all the answers

What does C stand for?

Degrees Celsius (Centigrade) Signup and view all the answers

What does Ca refer to?

Calcium Signup and view all the answers

What does CAD stand for?

Coronary Artery Disease Signup and view all the answers

What does Cap represent?

Capsule Signup and view all the answers

What does cal mean?

Calorie Signup and view all the answers

What does CAT stand for?

Computerized Axial Tomography Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

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.

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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.