What does the HIT medical term mean?
The HIT abbreviation may have multiplied meanings. However, what is the meaning of the medical abbreviation HIT?
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What does HIT medical abbreviation stand for?
In science & medicine, the medical term HIT means Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia.
HIT: Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia
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| DF | Dorsiflexion |
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| GE | gastroenterology; gastroesophageal |
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| RCS | Registered Cardiac Sonographer |
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