SSI

What does SSI stand for?

Surgical site infection

An acronym for an infection that develops from a surgical operation; can double the length of time a patient must stay in the hospital, which increases the cost of health care.

Example

"He has to stay in the hospital for an extra week because of an SSI."

Related Slang

HCAIHealth care associated infection
DODoctor of Osteopathy
CRNACertified registered nurse anesthetist
MDMedical doctor
HHAHome health aide
ACLAnterior cruciate ligament
MCLMedial collateral ligament
LCLLateral collateral ligament
PCLPosterior cruciate ligament

Usage

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Last Updated: March 11, 2015

SSI definition

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