Condition

DVT medical abbreviation

DVT means "deep vein thrombosis".

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

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What does DVT mean in medical terms?

DVT means "deep vein thrombosis".

Where is DVT used?

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

Is DVT on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. DVT 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); NCI Thesaurus, including CDISC SDTM terminology (NCI EVS); NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR); 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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