- Physical Examination
- Surgical Examination
- Ophthalmology
- Clinical Skills
- Orthopedics
- Surgery Videos
- Laparoscopy
- Pediatrics
- Funny Videos
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Nursing Videos
- Plastic Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Histology and Histopathology
- Neurosurgery
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Urology
- Dentistry
- Oncology and Cancers
- Anatomy Videos
- Health and Fitness
- Radiology
- Anaesthesia
- Physical Therapy
- Pharmacology
- Interventional Radiology
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Gynecology
- Emergency Medicine
- Psychiatry and Psychology
- Childbirth Videos
- General Medical Videos
- Nephrology
- Physiology
- Diet and Food Health
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Neurology
- Women Health
- Osteoporosis
- Gastroenterology
- Pulmonology
- Hematology
- Rheumatology
- Toxicology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Vascular Disease
- Reproductive Health
- Burns and Wound Healing
- Kidney Zone Podcast
- Other
What Does UTI Mean in Medical Terms?
UTI stands for urinary tract infection. Infection of the bladder, urethra or kidneys.
urinary tract infection
Infection of the bladder, urethra or kidneys.
Where you will see UTI
You will most often see UTI in kidney unit and dialysis charts, microbiology results and infection-control notes.
Example
A chart note might use “UTI” as shorthand for urinary tract infection when documenting a patient's care.
Related abbreviations
- 1,25-(OH)2 vitamin D — 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D
- 14-3-3 — 14-3-3 protein (CSF)
- 2g Na diet — two-gram sodium diet
- 3 Cs measles — three Cs of measles (cough coryza conjunctivitis)
- ABMR — antibody-mediated rejection (activity)
- ABO incompatible — ABO-incompatible transplant (program)
- ABSSSI — acute bacterial skin and skin structure infection
- ABx — antibiotics
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.