What does the ESS medical term mean?
In some cases, there may be more than one meaning of ESS. However, what does the medical abbreviation ESS mean?
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ESS medical abbreviation, what does it stand for?
In science & medicine, the medical term ESS means Empty sella syndrome.
ESS: Empty sella syndrome
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| CCK | Cholycystectomy |
| CCSS | Childhood Cancer Survivor Study |
| CHQOER | Center for Health Quality Outcomes and Economic Research |
| CKD | chronic kidney disease |
| CMDT | Current Medical Diagnosis And Treatment |
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| CSF | Cerebral Spinal Fluid |
| DASE | Denver Articulation Screening Examination |
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| DSDM | Dubai School of Dental Medicine |
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| EMDP | Extended Medical Degree Programme |
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| EPMK | Emergency Preparedness Medical Kit |
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| FND | Fundus Not Discernible |
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| HCTA | Health Care Technology Assessment |
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| IUS | intrauterine system |
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| MBS | Medical Benefits Schedule |
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| PPHI | Post Polio Health International |
| PSO | patient services office |
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| musc | muscle |
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