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POD medical abbreviation
POD means "postoperative day".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for POD), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What POD means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| postoperative day | None | Charting |
Example
Sample note: "POD 2."
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Questions
What does POD mean in medical terms?
POD means "postoperative day".
Where is POD used?
POD shows up in charting. Its category here is charting.
Is POD on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. POD is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.