VDT stands for Visual Display Terminal, and it refers to any type of device that displays visual information. There are various synonyms for VDTs that are commonly used in different contexts. For example, computer monitors are popularly referred to as screens, displays, or monitors. Other synonyms that are used in different industries include video display units, video monitors, and electronic displays. In the healthcare industry, VDTs are commonly called Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) or Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Other industries that commonly use VDTs include aviation, gaming, and the military, where they are known by various other names, including cockpit displays, panel displays, and situational displays.