What does ad lib medical abbreviation stand for?

What does medical abbreviation ad lib mean?

The abbreviation ad lib may have a few different meanings. However, what is the meaning of the ad lib medical abbreviation?

What is the meaning of ad lib medical abbreviation?

In science & medicine, the ad lib medical term mean as desired (Latin ad libitum).

ad lib: as desired (Latin ad libitum)

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