Explain What a Dash Means When It Appears at the End

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Essay

Explain what a dash means when it appears at the end of an ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry.

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Definitions:

Loop Condition

The boolean expression evaluated at the beginning of each iteration of a loop, determining whether the loop continues to execute.

Reevaluated

The process of assessing something again or differently, often to make new decisions based on the latest information or insights.

EOF-controlled

Pertains to loops or sequences controlled by the End Of File (EOF) marker, particularly in file processing.

Sentinel-controlled

A loop control mechanism where the loop repeats until a specific value (sentinel) is encountered.