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