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Please forgive a silly question...

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Colton, Dec 14, 2007.

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  1. Colton

    Colton Active Member

    I've always wondered what it means when hospital people say, "Dr. Smith to X-ray, stat!"

    What the hell does "stat" mean?

    Apologies in advance for the question.
     
    Colton, Dec 14, 2007
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  2. Bad Guy Zero

    Bad Guy Zero Active Member

    stat=ASAP. It's an abbreviation of the Latin word "statim" which means "immediately."
     
    Bad Guy Zero, Dec 14, 2007
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  3. novelist_wannabe

    novelist_wannabe Well-Known Member

    Your enjoyment of ER will now be that much greater ....
     
    novelist_wannabe, Dec 14, 2007
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  4. Colton

    Colton Active Member

    Thanks, Bad Guy... much appreciated.

    novelist: Haven't watched it since Anthony Edwards departed, but at least I'll know the definition while watching reruns.

    Mods: Please feel free to lock this sucker, thanks to Bad Guy's assistance.
     
    Colton, Dec 14, 2007
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  5. Bad Guy Zero

    Bad Guy Zero Active Member

    Would a "DTGDT" be in order?
     
    Bad Guy Zero, Dec 14, 2007
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  6. Big Buckin' agate_monkey

    Big Buckin' agate_monkey Active Member

    STAT!
     
    Big Buckin' agate_monkey, Dec 14, 2007
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