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Yes, PAFs ... it stands for

Posted By: Busy MT'ing on 2005-12-29
In Reply to: eye exam - anon

Subject: Yes, PAFs ... it stands for

platelet-activating factors. The presence of those in the eye usually indicate there has been an injury.


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