Condition

HNP medical abbreviation

HNP means "herniated nucleus pulposus".

Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for HNP), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.

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What HNP means

MeaningLatin originWhere usedChecked against
herniated nucleus pulposusNoneCharting, Problem lists

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Sample imaging finding: "HNP at L4-L5."

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What does HNP mean in medical terms?

HNP means "herniated nucleus pulposus".

Where is HNP used?

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

Is HNP on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

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

Source: 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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