What does the medical abbreviation GABA mean?
In some cases, there may be more than one meaning of GABA. Below is the meaning of GABA abbreviation in medical terms.
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What is GABA medical abbreviation?
In science & medicine, the medical term GABA means gamma-aminobutyric acid.
GABA: gamma-aminobutyric acid
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| BX | Biopsy |
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| HM | hand movement |
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