c, w/
with
Ca
calcium
CA
cancer
cal
calorie
cap
capsule
cath
catheter
CBC
complete blood count
CBR
complete bed rest
cc
cubic centimeter
CC
chief complaint
CCU
coronary care unit or critical care unit
CDA
certified dental assistant
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CEO
chief executive officer
CF
cystic fibrosis
CHF
congestive heart failure
CHO
carbohydrate
chol
cholesterol
CICU
cardiac intensive care unit
ck
check
Cl
chloride or chlorine
cl liq
clear liquids
CMA
certified medical assistant
CNA
certified nursing assistant
CNS
central nervous system
c/o
complains of
CO
carbon monoxide
CO
carbon dioxide
comp
complete, compound
cont
continued
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COTA
certified occupational therapy assistant
CP
cerebral palsy
CPK
cardiac enzyme present in cases of heart attack (creatine phosphokinase)
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPT
current procedure terminology
C&S
culture and sensitivity
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
CST
certified surgical tech
CT
computerized tomography
CAT
computerized axial tomography
CVA
cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
Cx
complaint, cervix, complication