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Symbol Term(s)
1° Primary
2° Secondary
@ At
/ Comparison (e.g., 6/12 LN for six of 12 lymph nodes)
= Equals
# Number (if before a numeral) pounds (if after a number)
X Times
Female
Male
Increased
Decreased
- Negative
+ Positive
µCi Microcurie
µ Microgram
< Less than
> Greater than
< Less than or equal to
> Greater than or equal to
C With
S Without

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