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VOMIT
VOM-it · abbreviation · slang
'Victim Of Modern Imaging Technology'
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A patient subjected to unnecessary tests and interventions triggered by an incidental scan finding.
“Cascade of scans off one shadow — he's a classic VOMIT.”
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VOMIT In A Sentence
Cascade of scans off one shadow — he's a classic VOMIT.
Origin & Usage
Medical acronym critiquing overinvestigation.
People Also Ask
What does VOMIT stand for in medicine?
It stands for 'Victim Of Modern Imaging Technology,' a patient dragged into unnecessary tests by an incidental scan finding.
What point is the acronym making?
It critiques overinvestigation, where one incidental finding triggers a cascade of further scans and interventions.
Is VOMIT an official term?
No, it's a satirical medical acronym rather than formal terminology.
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