Anatomy and body systems
LUL medical abbreviation
LUL means "left upper lobe".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for LUL), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What LUL means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| left upper lobe | None | Charting |
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What does LUL mean in medical terms?
LUL means "left upper lobe".
Where is LUL used?
LUL shows up in charting. Its category here is anatomy and body systems.
Is LUL on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. LUL is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.