nothing by mouth

Word History

Etymology

Latin nil per os

Dictionary Entries Near NPO

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“NPO.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/NPO. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.

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