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