Condition

MODS medical abbreviation

MODS means "multiple organ dysfunction syndrome".

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What does MODS mean in medical terms?

MODS means "multiple organ dysfunction syndrome".

Where is MODS used?

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

Is MODS on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

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

Source: NCI Thesaurus, including CDISC SDTM terminology (NCI EVS); NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR); NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) 2026, abbreviation and acronym entry terms. 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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