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What Does DVD Mean in Medical Terms?
DVD stands for dissociated vertical deviation. Upward drift of an eye when covered.
dissociated vertical deviation
Upward drift of an eye when covered.
Where you will see DVD
You will most often see DVD in medical charts and clinical notes, children’s health records.
Example
A chart note might use “DVD” as shorthand for dissociated vertical deviation when documenting a patient's care.
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- A/P — assessment and plan
Browse the full Medical Abbreviations guide — 5,715 entries, searchable A–Z and by specialty.
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.