Which abbreviation is NOT a surgical procedure?
a. REM
b. ECCE
c. LASIK
d. PRK
a
Explanation:
a. REM: correct; it stands for "rapid eye movement"
b. ECCE: stands for "extracapsular cataract extraction"
c. LASIK: stands for "laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis"
d. PRK: stands for "photorefractive keratectomy"
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