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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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Fee for service
): In health care, a payment mechanism in which a provider is paid for each individual service rendered to a patient
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