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Medical Abbreviations & Acronyms (Sortable List)
Disclaimer: This is not meant to be comprehensive and your doctor may use an acronym/abbreviation differently. You should always seek professional medical advice, or consult with your physician if you have any question and/or concern with regards to your record.
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Abbreviations & Acronyms (sort using drop downs)
Abbr | Description (Lab, Disease, Diagnosis, etc.) | Specialty | Additional Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|
CVA | Cerebrovascular accident | Neurology (Nervous System) | - |
CVC | Central venous catheter | CCU/ICU (Critical/Intensive Care) | - |
CVID | Common variable immunodeficiency | ID (Infectious Disease) | - |
CVP | Central venous pressure | CCU/ICU (Critical/Intensive Care) | - |
CVS | Cyclical vomiting syndrome | General | - |
CVVH | Continuous venovenous hemofiltration | Nephrology (Kidney) | CCU/ICU (Critical/Intensive Care) |
CXR | Chest x-ray | General | - |
Cath | Catheterization | General | Cardiology (Heart) |
Coag | coagulation | General | - |
CrCl | Creatinine Clearance | General | Nephrology (Kidney) |
Cx | Culture | General | ID (Infectious Disease) |
D&C | Dilatation and curettage | Ob/Gyn (Obstetrician/Gynecologist) | - |
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