What Does CYP Mean in Medical Terms?

CYP stands for cytochrome P450. Liver enzyme family breaking down many medicines.

Where you will see CYP

You will most often see CYP in laboratory orders and test results, medication orders and prescriptions.

Example

A medication order might be written with “CYP” as shorthand for cytochrome P450.

Related abbreviations

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• 17-OHP — 17-hydroxyprogesterone
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• 21-hydroxylase — 21-hydroxylase deficiency (CAH)
• 25-OH vitamin D — 25-hydroxyvitamin D
• 3% saline — three percent saline (hypertonic)
• 3h GTT — three-hour glucose tolerance test

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