What does the "CC" stand for when dispensing medicine?

Answer:
The other answers are correct: Cubic Centimeters =mL.However, medicine is trying to shy away from cc and use mL instead. The cc often gets confused with other abbreviations. I know the hospital system that I work for highly discourages the use of cc.

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cubic centimeters

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Philo is correct....CC's are equal to mililiters (mL)

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Centimeters Checked?

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Cubic Centimeters, which is equal to milliliters.

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one cc of water=one mL of water=one gram of water all at sea level and room temperature

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