What is the medical term IPF?
There may be a few different meanings of abbreviation IPF. However, what does IPF mean in medical terms?
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What is the meaning of IPF medical abbreviation?
In science & medicine, the medical abbreviation IPF stands for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
IPF: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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