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APPROX medical abbreviation
APPROX means "approximately".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for APPROX), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What APPROX means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| approximately | None | Charting |
Also written: approx.
Example
Sample note: "approx 2 cm."
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What does APPROX mean in medical terms?
APPROX means "approximately".
Where is APPROX used?
APPROX shows up in charting. Its category here is charting.
Is APPROX on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. APPROX is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.