What Does VN Mean in Medical Terms?

VN stands for vestibular neuritis. Sudden prolonged vertigo after viral inner-ear inflammation.

Where you will see VN

You will most often see VN in medical charts and clinical notes, neurology notes and assessments, emergency department and intensive care records.

Example

A chart note might use “VN” as shorthand for vestibular neuritis when documenting a patient's care.

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