Norwood procedure

noun

Nor·​wood procedure ˈnȯ(ə)r-ˌwu̇d- How to pronounce Norwood procedure (audio)
: a complex surgical procedure especially for the palliative treatment of hypoplastic left heart syndrome

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“Norwood procedure.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Norwood%20procedure. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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