Condition

CRF medical abbreviation

CRF means "chronic renal failure".

Each meaning matched at least two public references (4 in all for CRF), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.

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What does CRF mean in medical terms?

CRF means "chronic renal failure".

Where is CRF used?

CRF shows up in charting and problem lists. Its category here is condition.

Is CRF on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. CRF is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.

Source: MedlinePlus Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations (NLM); NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR); FDA Acronyms and Abbreviations; Army Regulation 40-66, Appendix B: Authorized Medical Records Abbreviations. Data as of October 23, 2026. Last updated October 23, 2026. How we source data. Spotted an error? Send a correction.

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