What does the LCX medical term mean?
In some cases, there may be more than one meaning of LCX. Below is the meaning that LCX abbreviation stands for.
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What is the LCX medical abbreviation?
In science & medicine, the medical term LCX means Left Circumflex (coronary artery).
LCX: Left Circumflex (coronary artery)
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