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Blalock-Taussig operation
A pioneering heart operation named after the American surgeon Alfred Blalock (1899-1964) and the pediatric cardiologist Helen B. Taussig (1898-1986). Dr. Taussig designed and Dr. Blalock carried out the first 'blue-baby' operation to treat…
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- World Health Organization An agency of the United Nations established in 1948 to further international cooperation in improving health…
- Rx A medical prescription. The symbol 'Rx' is usually said to stand for the Latin word 'recipe' meaning 'to…
- Anomaly, Klippel-Feil See: Klippel-Feil sequence
- ARS Acute radiation syndrome
- Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) A supplement that has been promoted as an aid to weight loss and muscle building and as a deterrent to…
- Disease, guinea worm See: Guinea worm disease
- Dermatophytic onychomycosis Ringworm of the nail, the most common fungus infection of the nails (onychomycosis). Onychomycosis makes the…
- Delivery, breech Delivery in which the buttocks present before the head
- PMS (PreMenstrual Syndrome) See Premenstrual syndrome
- Seizure disorders One of a great many medical conditions that are characterized by episodes of uncontrolled electrical activity…