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how to type invasive "tubular lobular" carcinoma. Hyphenate? - Brandi


Posted: Nov 12, 2010

She's clearly saying two words.  :)

I've run into that before and not hyphenated it - Happy MT Robin

[ In Reply To ..]
I'd put invasive tubular, lobular carcinoma since tubular and lobular are two different types.


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