What Does STAT Mean?
STAT
IPA: /stæt/
STAT
STAT is pronounced STAT
What does STAT stand for?
STAT comes from the Latin 'statim,' meaning 'immediately.
How do you pronounce STAT?
STAT is pronounced "STAT". Syllables: stat.
When is STAT used in medicine?
Urgent labs, emergency medications, critical imaging orders. Any order where delay could harm the patient.
Word Parts & Etymology
Latinstatimimmediately
Common Misconceptions
Overuse dilutes its urgency. STAT should be reserved for genuinely time-critical orders.
Clinical Context
Urgent labs, emergency medications, critical imaging orders. Any order where delay could harm the patient.
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