Care setting or organization
NIH medical abbreviation
NIH means "National Institutes of Health".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (4 in all for NIH), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What NIH means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | None | Billing, Charting |
Example
Sample reference: "NIH study."
A made-up line that shows the abbreviation in place. It is not about any patient and is not an instruction.
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Questions
What does NIH mean in medical terms?
NIH means "National Institutes of Health".
Where is NIH used?
NIH shows up in billing and charting. Its category here is care setting or organization.
Is NIH on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. NIH is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.