What Does CYC Mean in Medical Terms?

CYC stands for cyclophosphamide. Immune-suppressing and chemotherapy medicine.

cyclophosphamide

Immune-suppressing and chemotherapy medicine.

Where you will see CYC

You will most often see CYC in medication orders and prescriptions, blood results and cancer treatment charts.

Example

A medication order might be written with “CYC” as shorthand for cyclophosphamide.

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