Cc/ccs - Do They Mean the Same Thing?

Question

Ccs just have S at the end because someone told me it was different!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Cc is a measurement of volume. Technically it implies a plurality so adding an S is redundant.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

cc is the singular form and cc's are just the multiple form of the term "cc". cc is also the same as ml (mililiter).

Edward J. Bednar, MD · Answer

It may be an abbreviation for CCs to measure volume-I sometimes refer to either one.  If you need clarification, I would ask your PS at consultation.

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

I have not seen ccs written, but since a cc is 1 cubic centimeter, the additon of an s, as in ccs, probably means multiple cc's. This is also the same thing as ml or millimeter. The metric system is very practical. A cc of water at a certain temperature weighs 1 gram. a thousand cc's is 1 liter.

Sutton Graham II, MD · Answer

Those terms are metric system units of volume. A cubic centimeter (cc) equals one milliliter (ml) of liquid. Some people add the "s" to indicate plural, others use the abbreviation as both singular and plural. As an example, on my photo gallery, the descriptions most often list implant fill as "375ml" but you may also see "375cc". Hopefully this ends the confusion caused by various terms.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

A cc is a cubic centimeter or one milliliter.  ccs most likely stands for more than one cc.  One cc of water weights one gram.   This makes the metric system easy to understand.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I think that you are referring to the volume measurement of saline/silicone used in breast implants. Sometimes, people will use the same initials  to shorten "capsular contracture".

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

CC means cubic centimeters, a volume measure, equal in number to milliliters. 

	The use of the plural is common, but probably grammatically incorrect. All the best.

Cc/ccs - Do They Mean the Same Thing?

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