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...presented at 39 weeks by s/l "LN" 18-week ultrasound

Posted By: Jill on 2009-04-28
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Subject: ...presented at 39 weeks by s/l "LN" 18-week ultrasound




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Subject: could it be size equals 35-week ultrasound ?

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Subject: that would be two weeks' time. 's is singular (one week's time) and s' is pleural (two weeks' time)

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Subject: another opinion... one week's time (single week; possessive) sm

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Subject: F/U one week for s/l "pinkling". sm

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Subject: 2 times per week. only use x with x2.

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