Medical Abbreviations (C, D) Flashcards by Justin Duff

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C1-C7

A

first cervical through seventh cervical vertebrae

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C1-C8

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cervical nerves

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Ca

A

calcium

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CA

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cancer

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CA125

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tumor marker primarily for ovarian cancer

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CA15-3

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tumor marker used to monitor breast cancer

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CA19-9

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tumor marker for pancreatic, stomach, and bile duct cancer

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CA27-29

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tumor marker used to check for recurrence of breast cancer

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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

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CAD

A

coronary artery disease

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CAM

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complementary and alternative medicine

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CAPD

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continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

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CAT

A

computed axial tomography

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Cath

A

(cardiac) catheterization

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CBC

A

complete blood cell (count)

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CCB

A

calcium channel blocker(s)

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CCPD

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continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis

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CEA

A

carcinoembryonic antigen

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CF

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cystic fibrosis

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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CIN

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cervical interepithelial neoplasia

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CIS

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carcinoma in situ

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CKD

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chronic kidney disease

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CI

A

chloride

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CLL

chronic lymphocytic leukemia

CML

chronic myelogenous leukemia

CMP

comprehensive metabolic panel

CNS

central nervous system

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

COX-2

cyclooxygenase-2

CP

cerebral palsy

CPAP

continuous positive airway pressure

CPK

creatine phosphokinase

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CPT

Current Procedural Terminology

CR

closed reduction

CREF

closed reduction, external fixation

CRP

C-reactive protein

CS

cesarean section

C-section

cesarean section

CSF

cerebrospinal fluid; colony-stimulating factor

CT scan

computed tomography scan

CTA

clear to auscultation

CTR

certified tumor registrar

CTS

carpal tunnel syndrome

CV

cardiovascular

CVA

cerebrovascular accident

CVS

chronic villus sampling

CWP

coal workers' pneumoconiosis

Cx

cervix

CXR

chest x-ray

DAP Test

Draw-a-Person Test

decub

decubitus ulcer

DEXA

dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

DXA

dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

DI

diabetes insipidus

diff

differential (WBC count)

DIP

distal interphalangeal joint

DJD

degenerative joint disease

DLE

disseminated lupus erythematosus

DM

diabetes mellitus

DMARD

disease-modifying antirheumatic drug

DNA

deoxyribonucleic acid

DOE

dyspnea on exertion

DRE

digital rectal exam

DSA

digital subtraction angiography

DSM

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

DSM-5

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition

DT

delirium tremens

DTR

deep tendon reflex

DUB

dysfunctional uterine bleeding

DVT

deep vein thrombosis

D&C

dilation and curettage

D1-D12

first dorsal through twelfth dorsal vertebrae