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PCR polymerase chain reaction TLT transcranial laser therapy
PDGF platelet-derived growth factor TNF tumor necrosis factor
PGE2 prostaglandin E2 TP trigger point
PGI 2 prostacyclin TPLO tibial plateau leveling osteotomy
PLA phospholipase A2 TTA tibial tuberosity advancement
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PMF pulsed magnetic field TU therapeutic ultrasound
Pp peak power TSCIS Texas Spinal Cord Injury Score
PRP platelet-rich plasma TSH thyroid stimulating hormone
RNS reactive nitrogen species Tx treatment
ROM range of motion TXA2 thromoboxane A2
ROS reactive oxygen species UV ultraviolet
SIRS systemic inflammatory response syndrome VAS visual analogue scales
SSI surgical site infection VCAMs vascular cell adhesion molecules
TBI traumatic brain injury VEGF vascular endothelial growth factor
TCM Traditional Chinese Medicine WALT World Association of Laser Therapy
TCVM Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine WSAVA World Small Animal Veterinary
TENS transcutaneous electrical stimulation Association
TGF transforming growth factor WHS Wound Healing Society

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