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CHOL medical abbreviation
CHOL means "cholesterol".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for CHOL), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What CHOL means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| cholesterol | None | Lab orders, Charting |
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Sample lab panel label: "Chol."
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What does CHOL mean in medical terms?
CHOL means "cholesterol".
Where is CHOL used?
CHOL shows up in lab orders and charting. Its category here is lab.
Is CHOL on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. CHOL is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.