Test or procedure
AKA medical abbreviation
AKA means "above-knee amputation".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for AKA), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What AKA means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| above-knee amputation | None | Charting, Orders |
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What does AKA mean in medical terms?
AKA means "above-knee amputation".
Where is AKA used?
AKA shows up in charting and orders. Its category here is test or procedure.
Is AKA on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. AKA is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.