WDWN
Medical abbreviation · Medical Documentation
| Stands for | Well-developed, well-nourished |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
WDWN stands for Well-developed, well-nourished, a medical documentation abbreviation.
General appearance phrase at the start of a physical exam noting normal body build and nutritional state. It is often combined with age, sex and distress level in a single opening line.
Example: General: WDWN male in no acute distress, appears stated age.
Usage notes
Usually part of a longer stock phrase, such as "WDWN, NAD". Malnourished or cachectic patients should be described specifically instead. Like other template phrases, it is criticized when copied forward without being checked, and it adds little in patients with obvious malnutrition or obesity.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.