Clear

What does "Clear" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In a medical document, the term "clear" often refers to the absence of any abnormalities or issues. For instance, when a doctor mentions that the lungs are "clear", it means that no problems or diseases were detected in the parts of the lungs that were examined. It's a way of saying that those parts of the body appear to be healthy.

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