stat
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Definition
'Stat' is a medical term used to mean 'immediately' or 'as soon as possible,' indicating that something is urgent. It is often used by doctors and nurses in hospitals.
Usage & Nuances
'Stat' is formal but used mainly in medical or emergency contexts. It's not common in everyday conversation unless imitating medical speech. Written in hospital charts and shouted in urgent situations ('Get this patient to surgery stat!'). Not to be confused with 'stats' (statistics).
Example Sentences
Nurse, I need a blood test done stat!
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If the patient stops breathing, call the doctor stat!
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The doctor said, "We need this report stat!"
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Bring the medicine here, stat.
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Send him to the emergency room stat.
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They need to get this baby to surgery stat — she’s turning blue!
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