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tympanic membranes? maybe TMs intact? nm

Posted By: ltt on 2007-12-03
In Reply to: Need Help with Audiology (sm) - charlie

Subject: tympanic membranes? maybe TMs intact? nm




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My guess from the sound of it is sclera, but it doesn't fit the context.  Any better ideas?  Thanks.


sl sglare intact (hand)
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My guess from the sound of it is sclera, but it doesn't fit the context.  Any better ideas?  Thanks.


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