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I've decided it's slang

Posted By: Huh on 2007-12-14
In Reply to: s/l a-kee-al plastic surgeon Dr. XXX - Huh

Subject: I've decided it's slang

Just wanted to post a follow-up. I've decided it's slang for oculofacial plastic surgeon. If QA comes back with something else, I'll wade back in and repost.

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