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Chapter 2: Metric System and Its Abbreviations
Unit; Abbreviation; Equivalent; & Typical Measurement
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Medical
Undergraduate 2
06/13/2014
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Cubic Centimeter

 Definition

CC

1 cc = 1 mL

Liquid Medications
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Centimeters

 Definition

cm

2.54 cm = 1 inch

Wound Size
Term
Cubic Millimeter
 Definition

cu mm

1 cu mm = 0.001 cu m

Laboratory Measurements
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Gram

 Definition

g or gm

1000 gm = 2.2 lb

Weight of a Tumor
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Kilogram

 Definition

kg

1 kg = 2.2 lb

Weight of an infant
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 Definition

L

1 L = 1.05 quarts

Intravenous Fluid Measurement
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Milligram

 Definition

mg

1 mg = 0.001 gm

Dry Medications
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Milliliter

 Definition

mL

1 mL = 1 cc

Liquuid Medications
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Millimeters

 Definition

mm

1 mm = 0.001 m

Size of Skin Lesion
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