Charting
TEMP medical abbreviation
TEMP means "temperature".
Each meaning matched at least two public references (3 in all for TEMP), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What TEMP means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| temperature | None | Charting |
Also written: temp.
Example
Sample flowsheet row: "temp."
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 TEMP mean in medical terms?
TEMP means "temperature".
Where is TEMP used?
TEMP shows up in charting. Its category here is charting.
Is TEMP on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No. TEMP is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.