General
hvlt
What does hvlt mean?
Euphemistic acronym for a gunshot injury (the 'lead' being the bullet).
"Two cases of HVLT rolled in after the shooting."
Origin
US trauma gallows-humour acronym.
Frequently asked questions
What does HVLT stand for?
'High-Velocity Lead Poisoning' — a euphemistic term for a gunshot wound, the 'lead' being the bullet.
Is HVLT a real diagnosis?
No. It is gallows-humour trauma slang, not a formal medical term for a gunshot injury.
Where is it used?
US trauma settings, spoken among staff as dark humour rather than in official notes.
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