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Tablet

TAB
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

A solid dosage form containing medication compressed into a small disc or other shape.

Standard Abbreviation

TAB

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  tab VARCHAR(100),  -- Tablet
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  tab as tablet
FROM claims;

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