Rarely consumes ETOH

What does "Rarely consumes ETOH" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Rarely consumes ETOH" is a phrase used in the medical field to describe a person who seldom drinks alcohol. ETOH is a shorthand term for ethanol, which is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. So, if a person "rarely consumes ETOH", it means they don't often drink beer, wine, spirits, or other types of alcoholic drinks.

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