Some abbreviations that used to be common are no longer used because they are
A. derived from old Latin terms.
B. considered error-prone.
C. not recognized by electronic programs.
D. too long to fit on paper forms.
Answer: B
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a. Aplastic anemia b. Sickle cell anemia c. Thalassemia major d. Iron-deficiency anemia
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