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DBS en · NOUN

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1. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable) Initialism of deep brain stimulation.
   alt of deep brain stimulation
   • In deep brain stimulation, or DBS, the areas of the brain that control movement are stimulated with electrical signals. 2020, Yaa Gyasi, Transcendent Kingdom, Viking (2021), page 50:
2. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable) Initialism of direct broadcast satellite.
   alt of direct broadcast satellite
   • I looked at it and there is almost nothing there for me that I do not already receive with a combination of my analog $200 receiver and my $99 DBS minidish. On the contrary, there are quite a few channels that have gone digital that I receive (for a fee) thru the minidish. 1998 March 1, PELOPAS KIATOY KORINTHIAS, “Re: IPG ON 4DTV”, in alt.video.satellite.4dtv (Usenet):

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DBS en · PROPN

Meanings

1. (UK, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism) Initialism of Disclosure and Barring Service.
   alt of Disclosure and Barring Service