What is the medical term TM?
There may be more than one meaning of TM. However, what does the abbreviation TM mean in medical terms?
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What does TM medical abbreviation mean?
In science & medicine, the medical abbreviation TM stands for Tympanic Membrane; Maximum Temperature.
TM: Tympanic Membrane; Maximum Temperature
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