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bal

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Definition of bal

 (Entry 1 of 2)

balance

BAL

noun
\ ˌbē-(ˌ)ā-ˈel How to pronounce BAL (audio) \

Definition of BAL (Entry 2 of 2)

: dimercaprol

First Known Use of bal

Noun

1942, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bal

Noun

British Anti-Lewisite

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bal

abbreviation

Medical Definition of bal

 (Entry 1 of 2)

balance

BAL

noun
\ ˌbē-(ˌ)ā-ˈel How to pronounce BAL (audio) \

Medical Definition of BAL (Entry 2 of 2)

: dimercaprol

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