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- noun chemistry One thousandth of an
equivalent
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- noun one-thousandth of an equivalent
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A meq is a milliequivalent which is an expression of concentration of substance per liter of solution, calculated by dividing the concentration in milligrams per 100 milliliters by the molecular weight.
Articles of Health 2008
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IU = international unit mEq = milliequivalent mmol = millimol ml = millilitre (1 cc = 1ml) tsp = teaspoon (= 5ml)
Chapter 3 1993
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