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bal

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Definition of bal

balance

BAL

noun \ ˌbē-(ˌ)ā-ˈel \

Definition of BAL

: dimercaprol

Origin and Etymology of bal

British Anti-Lewisite

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bal

abbreviation

medical Definition of bal

balance

BAL

noun \ ˌbē-(ˌ)ā-ˈel \

medical Definition of BAL

: dimercaprol

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