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Medical Abbreviations (C, D) Flashcards

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1
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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

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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

A

complementary and alternative medicine

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CAPD

A

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

A

continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis

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CEA

A

carcinoembryonic antigen

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CF

A

cystic fibrosis

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CHF

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congestive heart failure

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CIN

A

cervical interepithelial neoplasia

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CIS

A

carcinoma in situ

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CKD

A

chronic kidney disease

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CI

A

chloride

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CLL

A

chronic lymphocytic leukemia

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CML

A

chronic myelogenous leukemia

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CMP

A

comprehensive metabolic panel

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CNS

A

central nervous system

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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COX-2

A

cyclooxygenase-2

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CP

A

cerebral palsy

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CPAP

A

continuous positive airway pressure

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CPK

A

creatine phosphokinase

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CPT

A

Current Procedural Terminology

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CR

A

closed reduction

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CREF

A

closed reduction, external fixation

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CRP

A

C-reactive protein

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CS

A

cesarean section

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C-section

A

cesarean section

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CSF

A

cerebrospinal fluid; colony-stimulating factor

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CT scan

A

computed tomography scan

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CTA

A

clear to auscultation

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CTR

A

certified tumor registrar

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CTS

A

carpal tunnel syndrome

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CV

A

cardiovascular

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CVA

A

cerebrovascular accident

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CVS

A

chronic villus sampling

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CWP

A

coal workers’ pneumoconiosis

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Cx

A

cervix

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CXR

A

chest x-ray

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DAP Test

A

Draw-a-Person Test

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decub

A

decubitus ulcer

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DEXA

A

dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

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DXA

A

dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry

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DI

A

diabetes insipidus

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diff

A

differential (WBC count)

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DIP

A

distal interphalangeal joint

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DJD

A

degenerative joint disease

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DLE

A

disseminated lupus erythematosus

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DM

A

diabetes mellitus

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DMARD

A

disease-modifying antirheumatic drug

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DNA

A

deoxyribonucleic acid

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DOE

A

dyspnea on exertion

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DRE

A

digital rectal exam

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DSA

A

digital subtraction angiography

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DSM

A

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

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DSM-5

A

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition

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DT

A

delirium tremens

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DTR

A

deep tendon reflex

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DUB

A

dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

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D&C

A

dilation and curettage

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D1-D12

A

first dorsal through twelfth dorsal vertebrae

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