What does the medical term NPWT stand for?
There may be more than one meaning of NPWT. However, what does the NPWT medical term stand for?
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What is NPWT medical abbreviation?
In medical field, the NPWT medical term stands for negative pressure wound therapy.
NPWT: negative pressure wound therapy
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