Word
NED
Phoneticsned
/ˈnɛd/
Definition
n. Stands for no evidence of disease. It is a medical note that doctors use when they cannot find any signs of cancer or illness in a patient after treatment.
n. Abbreviation for no evidence of disease. This indicates that clinical tests and imaging show no detectable signs of a previously diagnosed illness. It is used primarily in oncology to describe a patient's status after successful treatment.
Examples
“The doctor told her she is finally NED.”
“After six months of intensive chemotherapy and surgery, the patient's latest scans came back as NED.”
“While being NED is a significant milestone in cancer recovery, patients often continue regular screenings to ensure that any potential recurrence is caught early.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor told her she is finally NED.”
contextual
“After six months of intensive chemotherapy and surgery, the patient's latest scans came back as NED.”
complex
“While being NED is a significant milestone in cancer recovery, patients often continue regular screenings to ensure that any potential recurrence is caught early.”
Usage
Typically functions as a predicative complement after the verb 'to be' or as a status label in medical charts.