Basics
Tests and procedures
Word Parts 1
Medical Abbreviations
Word Parts 2
100

What does “°C” mean?

  °C

Degrees Celsius

100

What does “CDA” mean?

CDA

Certified dental assistant

100

What does “Cm” mean?

Cm

Centimeter

100

What does “CPK” mean?

CPK

Creatine phosphokinase

100

What does “Cx” mean?

What does “Cx” mean?

200

What does “c, w/” mean?

c, w/

With

200

What does “CDC” mean?

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

200

What does “CMA” mean?

CMA

Certified medical assistant

200

What does “CPR” mean?

What does “CPR” mean?

200

What does “CAD” mean?

CAD

Coronary artery disease

300

What does “Ca” mean?

Ca

Calcium

300

What does “CEO” mean?

CEO

Chief executive officer

300

What does “CNP” mean?

CNP

Certified nurse practitioner

300

What does “CPT” mean?

What does “CPT” mean?

300

What does “CABG” mean?

CABG

Coronary artery bypass graft

400

What does “CA” mean?

CA

Cancer; carcinoma

400

What does “CF” mean?

CF

Cystic fibrosis

400

What does “CNS” mean?

CNS

Central nervous system

400

What does “CRTT” mean?

CRTT

Certified respiratory therapy technician

400

What does “contra-” mean?

contra-

Against

500

What does “CAT” mean?

CAT

Computed axial tomography (CT scan)

500

What does “CHD” mean?

What does “CHD” mean?

500

What does “co, c/o” mean?

co, c/o

Complains of

500

What does “CS” mean?

CS Central Supply 

500

What does “crypt-” mean?

crypt-

Hidden

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