What Does BEV Mean in Medical Terms?

BEV stands for bevacizumab (chart shorthand). Blood-vessel growth blocking antibody shorthand.

bevacizumab (chart shorthand)

Blood-vessel growth blocking antibody shorthand.

Where you will see BEV

You will most often see BEV in medication orders and prescriptions, blood results and cancer treatment charts.

Example

A medication order might be written with “BEV” as shorthand for bevacizumab (chart shorthand).

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Educational reference only. This guide is for learning and quick reference. Abbreviations vary between hospitals, countries and specialties, and some are discouraged because they can be misread. Always write and interpret orders using your own institution’s approved abbreviation list, and check anything unclear with the prescriber or your local policy.