In medical terms, "CC" often refers to a cubic centimeter, a unit of volume commonly used in medication dosing.
Cubic Centimeter Explained
A cubic centimeter (cc) is a unit of volume in the metric system. It's equivalent to:
- One milliliter (mL)
- 1/1,000,000 of a cubic meter (m3)
| Unit | Abbreviation | Equivalent Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Cubic Centimeter | cc | 1 mL |
| Milliliter | mL | 1 cc |
Usage in Medicine
CC is frequently used in the following contexts:
- Medication Dosage: Prescribing the volume of liquid medications (e.g., "Administer 5 cc of Amoxicillin").
- Fluid Measurement: Measuring bodily fluids, such as urine output or blood volume.
- Injection Volume: Specifying the volume of a substance to be injected (e.g., vaccines, insulin).
Example
If a doctor prescribes "10 cc of cough syrup," it means the patient should take 10 milliliters of the cough syrup.
