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What Is the Medical Term for Do Not Eat? Understanding NPO

Oct 18, 2025 •

4 min read

Studies show that adhering to NPO guidelines significantly reduces the risk of aspiration pneumonia during anesthesia. So, what is the medical term for do not eat? The standard medical order is NPO, or *nil per os*, which is Latin for nothing by mouth.