abbreviation General Slang

GOK

GOK · abbreviation · slang

'God Only Knows' — undiagnosable case

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Definitions

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Shorthand admission that nobody can work out what is wrong with the patient.

“Every test negative; final impression, GOK.”
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GOK In A Sentence

Every test negative; final impression, GOK.

Origin & Usage

Medical slang acronym.

People Also Ask

What does GOK stand for?

'God Only Knows' — used when every test is negative and nobody can work out what's wrong with the patient.

How is GOK used?

As a wry final impression when a case defies diagnosis despite a full work-up.

Is GOK offensive?

No, it's self-deprecating staff humour aimed at the puzzle, not the patient.

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