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brief form of "labs" - KO


Posted: Nov 22, 2010

The brief form of lab is acceptable to use for laboratory, but I was wondering if the brief form "labs" should be used for laboratory studies??? Thanks in advance.

If one can be used so can the other if dictated - that way. NM

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