Taber's Medical Dictionary
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(shēld)
1. A cover or barrier; any layer or structure that limits exposure to a potentially toxic agent, such as a source of body fluids or radiation.
2. In biology, a protective plate or hard outer covering.
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(shēld)
1. A cover or barrier; any layer or structure that limits exposure to a potentially toxic agent, such as a source of body fluids or radiation.
2. In biology, a protective plate or hard outer covering.
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