What does the medical abbreviation HGB mean?
The abbreviation HGB may have a few different meanings. However, what does the HGB medical term stand for?
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What is the meaning of HGB medical abbreviation?
In medical field, the HGB medical abbreviation stands for Hemoglobin.
HGB: Hemoglobin
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