cf

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used in writing when you want the reader to make a comparison between the subject being discussed and something else

abbreviation for cardiac failure: a situation in which the heart stops working correctly or stops completely

written abbreviation for cystic fibrosis

abbreviation for cerebrospinal fluid: the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord

written abbreviation for compare: used for referring to another written statement, document, or book:

Further amendments have been incorporated into the proposal (cf. Bartt & Sons p17).