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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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MRC
1. In the US, the Medical Reserve Corps. 2. In the UK and some Commonwealth countries, the Medical Research Council
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- Pseudomonas infection Infection usually with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the versatile 'blue-green pus bacteria' that opportunistically…
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