Condition
STD medical abbreviation
STD means "sexually transmitted disease".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (5 in all for STD), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What STD means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| sexually transmitted disease | None | Charting, Problem lists |
Example
Sample screening heading: "STD screening."
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Questions
What does STD mean in medical terms?
STD means "sexually transmitted disease".
Where is STD used?
STD shows up in charting and problem lists. Its category here is condition.
Is STD on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. STD is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.