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Common Symbols
| Symbol | Term(s) |
|---|---|
| 1° | Primary |
| 2° | Secondary |
| @ | at |
| / | Comparison (e.g. 6/12 LN for six of 12 lymph nodes) |
| = | W |
| # | Number (if before a numeral), pounds (if after a numeral) |
| X | Times |
| ♀ | Female |
| ♂ | Male |
| ↑ | Increased |
| ↓ | Decreased |
| - | Negative |
| + | Positive |
| μCi | Microcurie |
| < | Less than |
| > | Greater than |
| ≤ | Less than or equal to |
| ≥ | Greater than or equal to |
| C | With |
| S | Without |



