| A | B |
| C (with a little o before it) | degrees Celsius (Centigrade) |
| c (with a line over it), w/ | with |
| Ca | calcium |
| CA | cancer |
| cal | calorie |
| Cap | capsule |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| Cath | catheter, catheterize |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CBET | certified biomedical equipment technician |
| CBR | complete bed rest |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CC | chief complaint |
| CCU | coronary care unit, critical care unit |
| CDA | certified dental assistant |
| CDC | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| CEO | chief executive officer |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CHD | coronary heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CABG | coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | coronary artery disease |
| CEU | continuing education unit |