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Compliance
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The act of following a medical regimen or schedule correctly and consistently, including taking medicines or following a diet. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Acting in accordance to certain accepted standards. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
Voluntary cooperation of the patient in following a prescribed regimen. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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