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CP medical abbreviation
CP has 2 common meanings: "chest pain", "cerebral palsy". The context of the note or order decides which one is meant.
Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for CP), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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2 meanings of CP
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| chest pain | None | Charting | |
| cerebral palsy | None | Charting |
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What does CP mean in medical terms?
CP has 2 common meanings: "chest pain", "cerebral palsy". The context of the note or order decides which one is meant.
Where is CP used?
CP shows up in charting. Its category here is charting.
Is CP on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. CP is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.