DM
Abbreviation Pathophysiology and Disease Processes
Diabetes mellitus.
Sources
- Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 21 Key Terms · OpenStax
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