elev
7.4
Higher than normal, often about medical test results
- adjective
- /ˈɛlɛv/
- Specialized
:
elevado
- Doctors are concerned about elev cholesterol levels in young adults.
Examples
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The nurse noted elev blood pressure in the patient's chart.
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The report mentioned elev temperatures in the affected area.
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The patient's elev blood pressure is concerning.
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Doctors noted an elev level of cholesterol in her tests.
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The doctor advised the patient to monitor their elev blood pressure daily.
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High levels of elev glucose in the blood can indicate diabetes.
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The technician recorded elev humidity levels in the laboratory.
Synonyms
high
vselev
∞
1.0
More than usual in amount or strength
is a shortened term used specifically in technical or medical writing
above normal
vselev
12
3.4
Higher than the usual or expected level
is an abbreviation commonly found in medical and technical notes
elevated
vselev
4.6
Higher than normal in amount or level
is an abbreviated form used mainly in medical or technical contexts
How High
Surface Forms
elev positive
Etymology
Elev is a short form of the word elevate, from Latin elevare meaning 'to lift up'. So when a doctor or nurse writes elev it shows a value is 'higher' or raised above the normal level.