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sp

abbreviation

Definition of SP

1
special
2
species
3
specific
4
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Sp

abbreviation

Definition of SP

Spain; Spanish

SP

abbreviation

Definition of SP

1
shore patrol; shore patrolman; shore police
2
specialist
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sp

abbreviation

Medical Definition of SP

species (singular)—compare spp

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. sp
  2. sp gr
  3. sp ht
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