REM
The origin and history of REM.
Etymology
Formed as a shortening — the radiation unit clips "roentgen equivalent man," while the programming sense clips "remark."
The origin and history of REM.
Formed as a shortening — the radiation unit clips "roentgen equivalent man," while the programming sense clips "remark."
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