cc
Cubic centimeter
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.
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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