As used in this division:

(a) “Permanent total disability” means a permanent disability with a rating of 100 percent permanent disability only.

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(b) “Permanent partial disability” means a permanent disability with a rating of less than 100 percent permanent disability.

(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1023.)