What does the medical term RL mean?
In some cases, there may be more than one meaning of RL. However, what does the medical term RL stand for?
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What is the meaning of RL medical abbreviation?
In science & medicine, the medical term RL means Ringer’s Lactate; right leg; right lateral.
RL: Ringer’s Lactate; right leg; right lateral
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