What does the abbreviation LIMA stand for in medical terms?
In some cases, the abbreviation LIMA may have a few different meanings. Here is the meaning of LIMA mean in medical terms.
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What is the meaning of LIMA medical abbreviation?
In science & medicine, the meaning of the LIMA medical abbreviation is Left Internal Mammary Artery.
LIMA: Left Internal Mammary Artery
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| CQI | continuous quality improvement; clinical quality indicator |
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| EENT | eye, ear, nose, and throat |
| EGFR | epidermal growth factor receptor [case sensitive] |
| FHT | fetal heart tone(s) |
| FRCP | Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians |
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| IDR | idiosyncratic drug reaction |
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