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C1, C2...
- first cervical vertebra
- second cervical vertebra
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CA (3)
- 1. cancer
- 2. cardiac arrest
- 3. chronilogical age
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CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
coronary artery disease
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CAH (2)
- 1. Chronic active hepatitis
- 2. congenital adrenal hyperplasia
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CAT
computed axial tomography
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Cath
Catheterization, Catheter
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cc*
cubic centimeters (same as milliliters)
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CDH
congenital dislocation of hip
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CHD
coronary heart disease
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CHF
congestive heart failure
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CLL
chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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CK
- 1. creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme)
- 2. conductive keratoplasty
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CML
chronic myelogenous leukemia
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CNS
central nervous system
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c/o
complains of, complaints
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPAP
continuous positive airway pressure
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CPD
cephalopelvic disproportion
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CPK
creatine phophokinase (enzyme released into the bloodstream after heart attack)
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CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CRF
chronic renal failure
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CRRT
continuous renal replacement therapy
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C&S
culture & sensitivity
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CS, C-section
Cesarean section
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CTS
Carpal tunnel syndrome
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CVA
cerebrovascular accident,
costovertebral angle
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CVD
cardiovascular disease
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CVS
Chorionic villus sampling
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CWP
childbirth without pain
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CXR
- 1. chest x-ray
- 2. chest radiograph
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