medicalcode
nounUK /ˈmɛdɪkəl kəʊd/
US /ˈmɛdɪkəl koʊd/
A special set of letters and numbers that doctors use to name an illness or treatment.
The nurse typed the medical code into the computer to record the patient's visit.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A secret word or signal used to call for medical help quickly.
The lifeguard shouted the medical code when someone fainted on the beach.
3. A set of rules about keeping medical information private and safe.
Every clinic must follow the medical code to protect patient records.
4. A system of symbols used on medical equipment or medicine labels.
The medical code on the bottle tells pharmacists what is inside.