What cc stands for

cc is a medical abbreviation for cubic centimeter - written out in full as “Cubic centimeter (equivalent to mL)”. TermDecode files it under measurement abbreviations.

MeasurementFlagged high riskSourced

Risk

Can be mistaken for "U" (units) when poorly written

Safer Alternative

Write "mL"

Seen in context

10 cc misread as 10 U

Sources

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