What it means
In child health and neurology, CP means cerebral palsy, a group of lasting movement and posture disorders caused by damage to the developing brain. In emergency and heart care, CP often means chest pain. The setting tells you which is meant.
For the nurse
If the meaning is not clear, ask or write the full term.
Related terms
myocardial infarction
Death of part of the heart muscle because its blood supply is blocked; a heart attack.