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