NT/ND
Medical abbreviation · Patient Assessment
| Stands for | Nontender, nondistended |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
NT/ND stands for Nontender, nondistended, a patient assessment abbreviation.
Abdominal exam finding that the abdomen is not painful to touch and is not swollen. It is a standard part of the abdominal line in physical exam notes.
Example: Abd: soft, NT/ND, normoactive bowel sounds, no organomegaly.
Usage notes
Usually preceded by "soft", giving the common phrase "soft, NT/ND". Guarding, rebound tenderness or rigidity would replace it when peritonitis is suspected. Distension can come from gas, fluid, stool, masses or pregnancy, so it is described when present.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.