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What is a set back? and what causes it?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Too vague: In general a setback is a deliberate movement or depression of an object. As you look at a tall building it may have several setbacks as it is rising.

Answered 11/21/2015

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