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2D echo vs Two dimensional echo? - sublimelytragic
Posted: Apr 12, 2014
I do not have a BOS 3rd edition, only 2nd edition. Is 2D echocardiogram correct or should it be changed to Two dimensional echocardiogram TIA
What do your account specifics say? - sm
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I've never seen two dimensional echocardiogram. I've seen only 2-D echo and 2-D echocardiogram. Your account specifics always override what BOS says. If there's no preference in your account specifics, then maybe you should ask your editor or QA manager. Did they think you had a BOS-3 when they hired you?
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TIA:)
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Thanks ...