Scant

What does "Scant" 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

"Scant" in the context of medicine generally refers to a very small or insufficient amount or quantity of something. For example, if a medical report mentions "scant cells", it means there are very few cells present. This term is often used to describe the amount of a substance, such as blood or bacteria, in a sample or in the body. It's a way of saying that there's not much of something.

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