Charting
ETOH medical abbreviation
ETOH means "ethyl alcohol".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for ETOH), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What ETOH means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| ethyl alcohol | None | Charting |
Also written: EtOH.
Example
Sample social history entry: "EtOH: social."
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What does ETOH mean in medical terms?
ETOH means "ethyl alcohol".
Where is ETOH used?
ETOH shows up in charting. Its category here is charting.
Is ETOH on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. ETOH is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.