What does BBS mean in medical terms?
In some cases, the abbreviation BBS may have a few different meanings. However, what is the meaning of the BBS medical abbreviation?
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What is the meaning of BBS medical abbreviation?
In science & medicine, it is bilateral breath sounds the medical abbreviation BBS stands for.
BBS: bilateral breath sounds
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| GME | graduate medical education |
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| HIPAA | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act |
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