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David (Medicine)

David (pronounced /ˈdeɪvɪd/) is not a term directly associated with medicine. However, there are several medical terms and concepts named after individuals named David. This article will focus on those terms and their relevance in the field of medicine.

Etymology

The name David is of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved". In the context of medicine, it is used in eponyms, which are terms named after people.

David Procedure

The David Procedure (pronounced /ˈdeɪvɪd ˈproʊsiːdʒər/) is a type of heart surgery named after Dr. Tirone David. It is a valve-sparing aortic root replacement (VSARR) surgery that is used to treat conditions such as aortic aneurysm and aortic insufficiency.

Davidoff's line

Davidoff's line (pronounced /ˈdeɪvɪdɒfz ˈlaɪn/) is a radiological sign named after Dr. Michael Davidoff. It is used in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.

Related Terms

  • Eponym: A term derived from the name of a person, whether real or fictional. Many medical terms are eponyms.
  • Aortic aneurysm: A condition where the large blood vessel (aorta) that supplies blood to the abdomen, pelvis, and legs becomes abnormally large or balloons outward.
  • Pulmonary embolism: A condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot.

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